NCLEX Review in Illinois

Everything nursing graduates in Illinois need to pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN, plus free practice questions and a study plan.

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NCLEX Illinois: What You Need to Know

Looking for help with NCLEX Illinois? You are in the right place. This guide gives nursing candidates across the USA and Canada clear, practical steps to prepare for the NCLEX with confidence.

Taking the NCLEX in Illinois

Nursing graduates in Illinois take the NCLEX to become licensed. Licensure is granted by the Illinois Board of Nursing (IDFPR), which confirms your eligibility before you can register for the exam with Pearson VUE.

Illinois processes licensure through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

How to Register for the NCLEX in Illinois

  1. Apply for licensure with the Illinois Board of Nursing (IDFPR).
  2. Register and pay the NCLEX fee with Pearson VUE.
  3. Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT).
  4. Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE test center, including locations near Chicago, Springfield and Rockford.
  5. Bring acceptable ID that matches your registration name.
Requirements can change. Always confirm current rules with the Illinois Board of Nursing (IDFPR). This page is educational and is not affiliated with the Illinois Board of Nursing (IDFPR).

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Do nurses in Illinois take the NCLEX?

Yes. Illinois uses the NCLEX-RN for registered nurses and the NCLEX-PN for practical/vocational nurses.

Who issues nursing licenses in Illinois?

The Illinois Board of Nursing (IDFPR) issues nursing licenses in Illinois and determines NCLEX eligibility.

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