POST PINNING

POST PINNING

BY KATE RACIAK MSN, RN

​PINNING CEREMONY-DETAILS TBA

Per the Nursing Handbook pg 18: Block 4 students must complete an application for the degree through the Admissions and Records department prior to the date listed in the college catalog.
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3. The AAS degree must be posted on the student’s transcripts before authorization is given to the State Board of Nursing to take the licensing exam.

Multiple Choice

I must petition to graduate

• True

• False

Step 1: ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING

-Step 1a: Review the RN/LPN licensure by exam requirements
-Step 1b: Create a NURSYS portal account with AZBN
*Here is a video tutorial
**Here are Nursys FAQ'

Click apply for license

​Click RN by Exam initial

​**EVEN IF YOU ARE CEP, EVERYONE MUST APPLY BY PVCC ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM OR THE STATE BOARD WILL NOT VALIDATE YOU TO TEST

​-Step 1c: Pay the fees!!!

Multiple Choice

How much does it cost to apply for RN licensure?

• It's free

• At least $300

​-Step 1d: Complete fingerprint requirements

Dropdown

If I submitted fingerprints, including for a fingerprint clearance card in the last 2 years, I do NOT need to re-submit​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

Where do I find the code to submit a fingerprint clearance card?

• In the Nurse Portal message center

• On the State Board website

Step 2 a: Review the Pearson Vue bulletin

​Step 2: PEARSON VUE

Step 2b: Apply for a Pearson Vue account

​PEARSON VUE

• Register for the NCLEX

• Use the PVCC ADN program code: US96404200

Multiple Choice

Currently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that the testing center collect my palm vein pattern for ID purposes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Dropdown

The name on my Pearson Vue account must match the ID that I use at the testing facility​

Select answer

Step 2c: Pay the NCLEX fee!!!

Dropdown

The charge to register for Pearson Vue is ​

Select answer

ETA 2026:
REMOTE TESTING

​Now it's a waiting game for an ATT....but who are we waiting on???

Multiple Choice

The first 2 to 3 weeks after pinning I have to wait for
A&R (admission and records) and the State Board to verify eligibility through the Nurse Portal

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

I will typically receive an ATT (authorization to test)

• approximately 3 weeks after pinning

• 2 days after pinning

Multiple Choice

If I don't receive an ATT, I should FIRST check my nurse portal account to see what is missing. SECOND, I should check with Pearson Vue and AZBN. THIRD, if something is missing from the college, I should contact the nursing department who will notify admission and records.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

I can test in any state or country, but I have to bring Professor Kate and Barbara :)

• TRUE!!!

• FALSE