All nursing graduates need to take and pass the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) to obtain a license and be a registered nurse in the Philippines. So knowing the process to apply for the exam is very useful for all nurses.

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) provides a step by step procedure on exam application on their official website. It is a good thing that the application procedure is almost the same for first time takers and repeaters.

The only difference is that repeaters need to submit the Record of OR-DR Cases and Summary of Related Learning Experience.

Here is the complete procedure and the requirements in applying for Nursing Licensure Examination.

List of Requirements:

Duly accomplished Nurses’ Application Form (NAF)- Download it here.
NSO Birth Certificate
NSO Marriage Contract (female married applicant)
Transcript of Records with degree/course, exact date of graduation , Special Order (S.O)/exemption/ accreditation/deregulation status, SCANNED PICTURE and remarks "FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY"

Other Requirements:
Examination Fee Php : 900.00 (complete)/ 450.00 (conditioned)
4 pcs passport pictures in white background with complete name tag
1 piece window mailing envelope with metered postage stamp
Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)

Application Procedures:

Step 1: Fill out the Nurses' Application Form (NAF) that one can get that at the Information Desk.

Step 2: Proceed to Processing Counters (windows 5,6,7,8) or other designated counters.

For  Other Degree Holders/Second Coursers-proceed to the Rating Division for interview by the Board of Nursing; Regional Filing Center - submit and return at appointedschedule.

Repeater/Conditioned - proceed to Records Section/Unit for rating/result verification

Repeater with Change of Civil Status - proceed to the Asst. Secretariat's
office for change status approval

Foreign Sounding Surname/Born Abroad/Foreign Parents - proceed to Legal Division/Unit for approval of citizenship

Step 3: Pay examination fee at the Cashier's Counters (windows 1,2,3,4) or other designated counters.

Step 4: Accomplish all PRC Forms. Copy Application Number on the Notice of Admission.

Step 5: Proceed to the Customer Service Center/ PRC Coop Store for the metered stamps and window mailing envelope.

Step 6: Proceed to the Issuance Counters (windows 9,10,11,12) or other designated counters.

Step 7: Return to PRC 2-3 days before the exam date for verification of school/building/room assignment.

You can also see the PRC Application FlowChart here.