Processing Times
Applications are processed in date order received. The processing times below are provided as a general guideline. Although the Board makes every effort to stay within these timeframes, applications are individually evaluated and processing times can vary based on individual circumstances.
For the week of August 5, 2024, we are processing applications received during the dates noted below. Contacting the Board for application status while within these timeframes may cause processing delays. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Applicants
| Item Requested | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received |
|---|---|---|
| VN Licensure by Examination (School) | 4 – 6 Weeks | July 2, 2024 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (School) | 4 – 6 Weeks | July 31, 2024 |
| VN Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | July 28, 2024 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | August 2, 2024 |
| VN Licensure by Endorsement | 3 – 4 Weeks | July 20, 2024 |
| VN Re – Examination | 3 – 4 Weeks | July 7, 2024 |
| PT Re – Examination | 3 – 4 Weeks | July 28, 2024 |
| VN/PT Initial License Application | 3 – 4 Weeks | August 2, 2024 |
| NCLEX – PN Results | 3 – 4 Weeks | August 2, 2024 |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received |
|---|---|---|
| VN/PT License Renewals *Online renewals are in real time. |
6 – 8 Weeks | August 5, 2024 |
| Address Changes *Online changes are in real time. |
6 – 8 Weeks | August 5, 2024 |
| Name Change | 2 – 4 Weeks | August 2, 2024 |
| Inactive to Active Status | 2 – 4 Weeks | July 26, 2024 |
| Verification of Licensure (Endorsement to Another State or Country) NOTE: Additional processing time is required to verify licenses that have been expired 7 years or longer. |
4 – 8 Weeks | July 28, 2024 |
