Obtain the necessary experience: only nurses that have a minimum of two years of experience may write or review NCLEX questions. To write questions for the NCLEX-RN, the nurse also needs experience teaching undergraduate student nurses in clinical skills.
Apply online for consideration at the NCSBN website (see Resources). The online form is simple and only takes a few minutes. The application asks for licensure information and employment experience, as well as the areas of interest in nursing.
Wait to hear from the NCSBN. Applications are kept on file for two years from the date of submission.
Travel to Chicago. When selected for a panel, travel, hotel and food expenses will be provided. A nurse can be selected multiple times during the two-year period her application is on file. Travel expenses are paid each time, and each panel lasts for three to five days.