• A variety of NCLEX^® preparatory activities will be delivered in stages throughout the entire prelicensure academic program.
• Prior to graduation, all learners must successfully complete the prescribed NCLEX^® review course.
• All learners must engage with the NCLEX® Success Coach, provided by the College at no additional cost, prior to applying for licensure and testing.

The Standardized Exit Exam is a predictor of success on the NCLEX^® exam and will assist learners in preparation for licensure examination.

Licensing Exam Reimbursement Policy

Evidence suggests that learners who take the licensing exam as promptly as possible after graduation increase their chances of success. To encourage a timely application and successful outcome of the licensing examination, graduates will be reimbursed for the cost of licensing exam registration when they meet the criteria noted in this policy. 

Requirements for Reimbursement

1. The graduate must pass the licensing exam, provide proof of passing, and complete the required reimbursement form within 45 days of passing the licensing exam to receive reimbursement for their licensing exam. The reimbursement covers the cost of the exam fee only and does not include any state-specific fees. Learners may email nclexcoaching@nightingale.edu to notify NCLEX Success of their successful attempt or to receive more information about reimbursement. 
2. Academic transcript clearance is the date when Nursing Education Services clears a learner for graduation. If a learner is engaged in NCLEX Coaching, that date will start when the NCLEX Coach clears the learner, which will be the Academic Clearance date. 
3. The graduate must be cleared by NCLEX Success to qualify. 
4. The graduate must report their test date to nclexcoaching@nightingale.edu via their Nightingale College email.

Needs-Based Advance

1. The graduate must meet financial eligibility criteria as determined by Bursar and Learner Funding.
2. The graduate must be cleared for graduation and cleared by NCLEX Coaching to qualify.
3. The graduate must apply for the needs-based advance by emailing a request to nclexcoaching@nightingale.edu via their Nightingale College email. 
4. Once approval has been granted, the graduate will meet with the Coordinator of NCLEX Success to register for the licensing exam and set the test date. 
5. Graduates may apply for the needs-based advance for up to two attempts on the licensing exam. 

Note: Should the graduate choose to change the location of the scheduled licensing examination, any change in registration fees will remain the responsibility of the graduate. The College will not reimburse this fee. 

Process

If graduates do not follow and complete the reimbursement policy process, they will not be eligible for reimbursement. 

1. Upon receiving confirmation from the graduate that they have passed the licensing exam, NCLEX Success will process the graduate’s electronic signature for reimbursement according to the policy above.
2. NCLEX Success will confirm the graduate’s licensure status by reviewing official test results submitted by graduates using their electronic signature that will be sent through the graduate’s Nightingale College email address. The graduate will then send their electronic signature, which will be submitted to Accounts Payable for reimbursement. 
3. Accounts Payable will complete the reimbursement process within fourteen (14) business days of receipt of the completed and signed form, assuming no errors or incomplete information.