The NCLEX-RNisadministeredbyComputerizedAdaptiveTesting(CAT)andisdesignedtotestknowledge,skills, and abilities essential to safe and effective nursing practice at the entry-level. There is continuous, year-round testing with CAT, allowing eligible candidates to schedule their examination on a date and at the location of their choice. Examination applicants should submit their application to the Board at least six to eight (6 – 8) weeks before they wish to take the examination to allow time for processing and receipt of all required documents.Note:Applicationprocessingtimesvarydependingonworkloadvolumesreceived. The Board will evaluate your application, and if found eligible, you will be provided with essential and detailed instructions regarding the registration process with the NCLEX testing service. PLEASE NOTE: All NCLEX examination registrations with the NCLEX testing service will remain effective for 365 days. Candidates not made eligible by our Board within 365 days will forfeit their registration and fee with the NCLEX testing service. The Board encourages candidates to wait until they are made Board-eligible before registering with the NCLEX testing service. Appropriate fees, including fingerprint and interim permit fees, if applicable. 1. Completed “Application for Licensure by Examination,” including U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). 2. Completedfingerprints using Live Scan or fingerprint card (Hard Card) processing method. 3. Completed“RequestforAccommodationofDisabilities”andaccompanyingform(s). 4. Transcripts will be sent directly from your school of nursing. 5. If applicable, documents and letters explaining prior convictions or disciplinary action and attesting to your rehabilitation as directed in the “Reporting Prior Convictions or Discipline Against Licenses” section of the application packet. REPORTINGPRIORCONVICTIONSORDISCIPLINEAGAINSTLICENSES The Enforcement Division has an Applicant Enforcement Webinar for pre-licensure students and first-time California license applicants with a history of criminal conviction or discipline against another professional license. As of July 1, 2020, applicants are no longer asked about their prior criminal conviction history. Upon receipt of fingerprint results from the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a criminal history will be discovered. All applicants with a history of criminal convictions will have their applications referred for an additional Enforcement Division review. Convictions within seven (7) years of application will receive a full enforcement review. If a student reports any prior discipline against a practical nurse, vocational nurse, or other healthcare-related license. The Enforcement Division must review the application before the applicant is considered for licensing. Note. Taken from the California Board of Registered Nursing website (2019) and retrieved from https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-faqs.shtml#discipline. For moreinformationaboutRNlicensingandexamination,youcanvisit https://rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-faqs.shtml#examination. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has determined that the A.S. in Nursing curriculum does not meet the initial licensure requirement in the following states: Alaska. Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program (A.S. in PTA) Physical Therapist Assistants must be licensed in California. Examinations include the National Physical Therapy Exam(NPTE)forPTAsandaCaliforniaLawExam(CLE). 86