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"The NCSBN is pleased to expand availability of the NCLEX examination toManila. Security of the examination process is a primary concern for theNCSBN. By working collaboratively with Pearson VUE to deliver the NCLEXexamination in the Manila Pearson Professional Center, we are able to utilizethe latest in biometric technology and security processes. We are confidentthat we will provide greater customer service and convenience to nursingcandidates without compromising the integrity of the NCLEX examinationprocess," said Casey Marks, PhD, Associate Executive Director, BusinessOperations, NCSBN.
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"As the NCSBN continues to expand internationally, we are pleased to beable to offer nursing candidates in the Philippines the most consistent andsecure testing experience possible," said Robert Whelan, president of PearsonVUE. "Each Pearson VUE-owned and -operated test center employs anunparalleled, patented security solution and we leave nothing to chance whenopening a new test center. We have worked closely with the NCSBN to increaseavailability of the NCLEX examination internationally and will continue to doso in the future."
The Manila, Philippines, site will join the following internationalPearson VUE locations in offering NCLEX testing: London, England; Hong Kong;Sydney, Australia; Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, Canada; Frankfurt,Germany; Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, India; MexicoCity, Mexico; Taipei, Taiwan; and Chiyoda-ku and Yokohama, Japan. The NCLEXexamination is also available at over 200 Pearson Professional Centersthroughout the United States and its territories.
Intended for the purposes of domestic nurse licensure in U.S. states andterritories, all security policies and procedures currently used to administerthe NCLEX examination domestically will be fully implemented at the PearsonProfessional Center in Manila.
About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (http://www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronictesting services for academic admissions, certification and licensureprograms. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of testcenters in 162 countries, providing testing services for informationtechnology, regulatory and certification boards, academic, government andcorporate clients. Its innovative technology offers the security and controlrequired by academic, licensure and certification programs while itscommitment to service provides customers with an unmatched testing experience.Pearson acquired Promissor, which is now a business of Pearson VUE, extendingits leadership in the testing and certification industry.
Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), theinternational media company, whose businesses include the Financial TimesGroup, Pearson Education, and the Penguin Group.
About the NCSBN
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) is anot-for-profit organization whose membership comprises the boards of nursingin the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.
Mission: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), composedof Member Boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence forpublic protection.
SOURCE Pearson VUE