NCLEX-RN Exam Results

Passing the NCLEX-RN exam is the final step toward becoming a licensed registered nurse in the United States. The exam is administered under the authority of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), and all results are issued through official state boards of nursing.

How to check NCLEX-RN results

Understanding NCLEX-RN Pass Results

If you pass:

• Your license number will be issued by your state board.
• Your status becomes publicly verifiable online.
• You are legally authorized to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) once licensed.

If you do not pass:

• You will receive a Candidate Performance Report (CPR).
• You may retake the exam after the required waiting period.