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 March 20, 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 | March 3, 2023 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (School) | 4-6 Weeks | March 10, 2023 |
| VN Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | March 6, 2023 |
| PT Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) | 26 Weeks | March 10, 2023 |
| VN Licensure by Endorsement | 3-4 Weeks | February 23, 2023 |
| VN Re-Examination | 3-4 Weeks | March 6, 2023 |
| PT Re-Examination | 3-4 Weeks | March 6, 2023 |
| VN/PT Initial License Application | 3-4 Weeks | February 21, 2023 |
| NCLEX-PN Results | 3-4 Weeks | February 17, 2023 |
Licensees
| Item Requested | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Items Received |
|---|---|---|
| VN/PT License Renewals *Online renewals are in real time. |
6-8 Weeks | February 17, 2023 |
| Address Changes *Online changes are in real time. |
6-8 Weeks | February 17, 2023 |
| Name Change | 2-4 Weeks | February 26, 2023 |
| Inactive to Active Status | 2-4 Weeks | February 21, 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 | March 1, 2023 |
