NCLEX Puerto Rico

Yes. Puerto Rico is currently listed as an international NCLEX testing location. Once your chosen nursing board declares you eligible and Pearson VUE sends your Authorization to Test, you can check available appointments at a Puerto Rico test center.

Yes. The place where you take the exam does not determine which board issues your license. You may test in Puerto Rico while applying through a mainland state board, as long as that board has approved your eligibility and is connected to your Pearson VUE registration.

No. Nursing licenses are issued by individual states and territories. A Puerto Rico license does not automatically authorize you to practice in another jurisdiction. You must meet the requirements of the state where you intend to work.

It depends on the state board and your nursing program. Some boards may accept direct verification from your school, while others may require additional educational review or documentation. Confirm the board’s requirements before ordering any credential service.

Candidates pursuing U.S. licensure should prepare to take the NCLEX in English. If your nursing education or clinical practice was mainly in Spanish, include English nursing terminology, priority wording, medication language, and NGN case studies in your study plan.