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 24, 2025, 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 3/12/2025
PT Licensure by Examination (School) 4 – 6 Weeks 3/20/2025
VN Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) 26 Weeks 3/16/2025
PT Licensure by Examination (Equivalency) 26 Weeks 3/21/2025
VN Licensure by Endorsement 3 – 4 Weeks 3/9/2025
VN Re – Examination 3 – 4 Weeks 3/18/2025
PT Re – Examination 3 – 4 Weeks 3/21/2025
VN/PT Initial License Application 3 – 4 Weeks 3/21/2025
NCLEX – PN Results 3 – 4 Weeks 3/19/2025

Licensees

Item Requested Target Timeframe Currently Processing Items Received
VN/PT License Renewals
*Online renewals are in real time.
6 – 8 Weeks 3/21/2025
Address Changes
*Online changes are in real time.
6 – 8 Weeks 3/21/2025
Name Change 2 – 4 Weeks 3/21/2025
Inactive to Active Status 2 – 4 Weeks 3/21/2025
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 3/16/2025