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How long after you’ve passed the NCLEX, is your license number posted to the state board of nursing website? I’ve started applying to nursing positions, but not sure if I should stop and wait until I receive my license number.


November 11th, 2022

It depends. I had to wait about a week for my license number to be posted. I was told it could take up to 30 days till I found out if I passed. Keep on job hunting. If you got a job before your license number is posted, they will hold the job for you.

September 12th, 2023

in 24 hours the RN-LPN licenses are ready to verify

November 9th, 2022

Definitely apply. Interm Permit given to those whose status is pending.
(I would think in one week and you should know if you passed

March 4th, 2023

In the state of NY in 2014, it took several days for my license to appear on the Office of the Professions site.

February 28th, 2023

Just check it on nursys.com