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 December 30, 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 | December 2, 2024 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (School) | 4 – 6 Weeks | December 18, 2024 |
| VN Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | December 17, 2024 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | December 27, 2024 |
| VN Licensure by Endorsement | 3 – 4 Weeks | December 6, 2024 |
| VN Re – Examination | 3 – 4 Weeks | December 20, 2024 |
| PT Re – Examination | 3 – 4 Weeks | December 23, 2024 |
| VN/PT Initial License Application | 3 – 4 Weeks | December 27, 2024 |
| NCLEX – PN Results | 3 – 4 Weeks | December 19, 2024 |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received |
|---|---|---|
| VN/PT License Renewals *Online renewals are in real time. |
6 – 8 Weeks | December 30, 2024 |
| Address Changes *Online changes are in real time. |
6 – 8 Weeks | December 30, 2024 |
| Name Change | 2 – 4 Weeks | December 13, 2024 |
| Inactive to Active Status | 2 – 4 Weeks | December 23, 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 | December 14, 2024 |
