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NCLEX & licensure

Use the source that sets the requirement.

Separate school completion, board eligibility, exam registration, preparation, and job applications. IFRN helps organize the questions; official providers set the rules.

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These are independent official resources, not IFRN partners or placement arrangements. Providers control eligibility, dates, selection, and availability. Do not send private applications to IFRN marketing forms.
NCLEX & licensure

Official NCLEX Preparation Resources

Start with the official candidate bulletin, exam tutorial, sample materials, and test plans. IFRN links to these materials rather than reproducing proprietary examination questions.

Who it is for: Candidates organizing exam preparation
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official preparation hub available; use the materials that match your exam date.

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NCLEX & licensure

2026 NCLEX Test Plans

Read the official content plan for the examination you will take. The listed 2026 RN and PN plans apply April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.

Who it is for: RN and PN examination candidates
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: 2026 test plans published; verify the plan applicable to your testing date.

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NCLEX & licensure

Official NCLEX Registration Process

Separate the board-of-nursing application from exam registration with Pearson. Follow the official sequence and wait for the Authorization to Test before scheduling within its validity dates.

Who it is for: Candidates preparing for licensure by examination
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official registration reference; state requirements and ATT validity vary.

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NCLEX & licensure

Pearson NCLEX Candidate Support

Use Pearson’s official candidate support for exam registration, payment, scheduling, and test-center questions. Ask the relevant nursing regulator about eligibility and licensing decisions.

Who it is for: Registered examination candidates
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official candidate support page available.

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NCLEX & licensure

Georgia Board of Nursing

Use the state board for current licensing instructions, forms, approved-program information, and regulatory updates. Verify school approval before enrolling in a nursing program.

Who it is for: Georgia nursing students and license applicants
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official regulator hub; instructions can change.

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NCLEX & licensure

Georgia RN Licensure How-to Guide

Read the state’s instructions for your specific application type. Follow current guidance for licensure by exam, required documentation, background checks, and submission through the official portal.

Who it is for: Graduates seeking a Georgia RN license
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official step-by-step guide available; do not substitute an IFRN checklist for the state application.

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NCLEX & licensure

Find Georgia’s Nursing Regulator

Use NCSBN’s Georgia member page to reach the official Board of Nursing and confirm regulatory contact details. NCSBN does not replace the board’s individual licensure decisions.

Who it is for: Candidates needing board contact information
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official regulator contact page available.

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Use the directory with a plan

Before you apply,
check the fit.

  • Am I at the right student or licensure stage?
  • Is this application window open on the provider’s page?
  • What eligibility, documents, service commitments, or costs apply?
  • Who is the official contact for my question?
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