Catalog Supplement

Download as PDF

Eligibility requirements to sit for the NCLEX exam and apply for nursing licensure in Indiana

Indiana applications for licensure by examination must be completed by each candidate and must be submitted to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA). The registration with NCLEX must be completed according to the instructions in the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin. The NCLEX Candidate Bulletin can be accessed on the NCSBN website, https://www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm Both the Indiana licensure application and the NCLEX registration process must be completed before eligibility to take the examination can be granted by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

To be eligible to take the NCLEX for licensure in the state of Indiana, the ISBN requires the dean of your nursing program to submit a Certificate of Completion form.

Instructions for Completing the RN/LPN Application for Licensure by Examination for US Graduates

Applications

You will need to complete two (2) types of applications (the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin and the Indiana licensure application). The NCLEX bulletin may only be accessed at https://www.ncsbn.org/ Indiana applications for licensure by examination must be completed by each candidate and MUST be submitted to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. The registration with NCLEX must be completed according to the instructions in the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin. Both the Indiana licensure application and the NCLEX registration process must be completed before eligibility to take the examination can be granted by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

State Application

  1. State Application: Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov or completed by paper and mailed to our office (Foreign graduates see section below). If you have ever held a license as a nurse previously in Indiana, and are applying again for the same license type, please contact our office at (317)234-2043 or by email at pla2@pla.in.gov to inquire about reactivating your previous license.
  2. Application Fee of $50.00: Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online atMyLicense.IN.gov. If applying by paper/mail make checks or money orders payable to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. All application fees are non-refundable.
  3. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
  4. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any disciplinary/background questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
  5. Education: High school information will need to be entered on the application as well as the nursing program information. If you have not completed high school a copy of your GED scores must accompany the application. (Foreign graduates see additional information below)
  6. Criminal Background Check: If you submit a paper application, a confirmation email advising you to do your criminal background check will be sent to the email address supplied on the application. If the application is submitted online, you may start your criminal background check process after the receipt screen appears after submitting your online application and payment. Applicants who complete a criminal background check prior to their application being received will be required to complete another criminal background check.
  7. Verification of Licensure: We must receive verification from every state, territory, and country that you hold or have held a license in a health profession. (Foreign graduates see additional information below)
    1. States that participate in NURSYS are as follows: AL, AR, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA,MN, MS, MO, MT, NB, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV-PN only, WI and WY. You can register online at http://www.nursys.com/.
    2. Jurisdictions not using the NURSYS program need to be sent a Verification of State Licensure form. They should return this form to the Indiana Board of Nursing or submit their own form including all requested information. Please check with each state and territory to see if there is a fee for this service. Verification
    3. You must also provide verification of all health-related licenses and certificates you hold of have held, including but not limited to CNA licenses, EMT certifications, etc.
  8. Certificate of Completion/Transcripts from Nursing Program: This certificate of completion must be completed by the Dean, Director, or Designee of the domestic program of nursing with an original signature and received at the Board's address before you can be declared eligible to take the examination. This form must be provided directly from the nursing program. The Board will not accept a certificate of completion form provided by parties other than the nursing program's Dean, Director, or Designee. If the program was completed more than 6 months before the application submission, transcripts may be sent directly to us from the nursing program showing the degree and date of graduation.

All documents being sent to our office from a direct source should be mailed to:

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Nursing Board
402 West Washington Street Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204

NCLEX Application & Registration

The NCLEX application and registration process MUST be completed according to the instructions in the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin. The NCLEX bulletin may only be accessed at https://www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm. More information on the exam, including but not limited to admission to the exam, special accommodations, and notification of results, can be accessed at https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm.