Accommodations for NCLEX Testing
Step 1
Collect Documentation
Documentation must include a written report of an evaluation (educational, psychological, or physical) within the preceding five (5) years from a qualified professional which states a diagnosis of the disability, describes the disability, and recommends specific accommodations. If testing was completed more than two years prior to this request, a physician or psychologist must provide a summary stating why current testing is not needed (e.g., the disability does not change over time and new testing would not reveal new information).
Documentation must include the following:
- A professionally recognized diagnosis must be included in the documentation which the board receives from the candidate.
- A history of the disability and any past accommodation granted the candidate and a description of its impact on the individual’s functioning.
- Identification of the specific standardized and professionally recognized test/assessment given (e.g., Woodcock-Johnson, Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale).
- The scores resulting from testing, interpretation of the scores and evaluations.
- Recommendations for testing accommodations with a stated rationale as to why the requested accommodation is necessary and appropriate for the diagnosed disability (NCSBN 2007).
Step 2
Acquire Program Director’s Statement
A written statement from the candidate’s Program Director (or designee) which describes any testing accommodations made while the student was enrolled in the program.
Step 3
Send Application
A letter from the applicant requesting specific special accommodations and the accompanying documentation (steps 1 and 2) for the need of the accommodations must be submitted to the Kansas Board of Nursing with your application to test. The Board of Nursing meets quarterly – March, June, September, and December. Requests may be submitted anytime, but at least 30 days before the scheduled Board meeting.
