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 31, 2023, 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 29, 2023
PT Licensure by Examination (School) 4-6 Weeks December 29, 2023
VN Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) 26 Weeks December 29, 2023
PT Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) 26 Weeks December 29, 2023
VN Licensure by Endorsement 3-4 Weeks December 29, 2023
VN Re-Examination 3-4 Weeks December 14, 2023
PT Re-Examination 3-4 Weeks December 29, 2023
VN/PT Initial License Application 3-4 Weeks December 29, 2023
NCLEX-PN Results 3-4 Weeks December 22, 2023

Licensees

Item Requested Target Timeframe Currently Processing Items Received
VN/PT License Renewals
*Online renewals are in real time.
6-8 Weeks December 19, 2023
Address Changes
*Online changes are in real time.
6-8 Weeks December 14, 2023
Name Change 2-4 Weeks December 14, 2023
Inactive to Active Status 2-4 Weeks December 15, 2023
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 25, 2023