NCLEX-RN Preparation and Resources

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To practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States, entry-into-nursing graduates must pass a standardized, national licensing exam called the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

This exam is developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and administered by Pearson Professional Assessments (formerly Pearson VUE). Applications for this standardized test are made through each state’s Nursing Regulatory Body (NRB). The Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) is Maryland’s NRB. Therefore, the MBON oversees the licensing of RNs who live and work in Maryland.

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NCLEX-RN Readiness and Licensure Verification

We provide the guidance, resources, and support to help you stay on track and prepare confidently for the NCLEX-RN Examination.

Preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam is woven throughout your nursing program and supported by Assessment Technology Institute ATI, an NCLEX-RN preparation and readiness resource.

As you progress through your nursing program, evidence-based, data-driven practices are used to assess learning, monitor progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and support readiness for NCLEX-RN success. Preparation activities may include standardized assessments, individualized coaching and remediation, readiness activities, and participation in the NCLEX-RN Live Review. 

Assessments and preparation activities are required of all students, while others may be required based on individual performance on standardized assessments. For example, all students are required to participate in the NCLEX-RN Live Review, while only students meeting specified criteria may be required to repeat the Comprehensive Predictor assessment or complete additional remediation activities. 

Completion of all applicable program and NCLEX-RN preparation requirements is documented and tracked. These requirements include successful completion of required coursework and program requirements, standardized assessments, and any required NCLEX-RN preparation or remediation activities.

Once you have satisfactorily completed all applicable requirements, we will send confirmation of your eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN to  to the NRB.

Many States, One License:

Maryland was the first state to join the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 1999. Prior to this, nurses had to obtain a separate license for every state where they practiced. Nurses with a multistate license can practice in participating states.

Disclaimer: The information provided does not, and is not intended to, represent, guaranty, or warranty whatsoever the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of the licensure by examination process. Thus, you should not rely on any information provided herein for any purpose without seeking advice from a duly-authorized agent competent to advise on the licensure by examination process in your jurisdiction. All information, content, and materials available are provided by prior graduates of UMSON and third-party sites, and are only for the convenience of the reader for general informational purposes, which may be incomplete or outdated. These are good reasons why you need to undertake your own due diligence, and investigation, before acting or refraining from acting on the basis of information provided in the relevant jurisdiction. Only an authorized board of nursing agent in the relevant jurisdiction can provide assurances that the information provided-and your interpretation of it- is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.