Another batch of responses from your queries… I encourage everyone to leave comments for their own set of questions and I will get back of them as soon as I can. Thanks for supporting the site!

LOVE

hello, ms. joan Its been 4 months and i haven’t receive my LOE yet. I emailed them but they won’t really reply. Im so worried coz my parents kept asking me bout this. Can i ask for the exact telephone number if I want to inquire bout my application status in CA? I already know what’s the main phone number. All i need to know is the local number for the APPLICATION STATUS INQUIRY. So that i dont need to listen to that answering machine. And what time is it in the phils. does 8 am-5 pm in CA? thank you and more power xxx!

Sad to say more often than not they do not reply via email. The best thing to do is to give them a call at this number: +1 (916) 574-7697, Monday- Friday with office hours of 8-5pm. The time difference is -15 hours from our local time since they are on daylight saving time right now.

IMSKEE

hi ms. joan, i just want to ask about my ATT infos. kc ung address ko is incomplete… like “buhay na tubig”.. is “buhay” lang nakalagay… i tried to send them (pearson) a letter about the error.. pero di sila ngreply… my eligibility from Calif BRN has a complete address. i was just thinking if it will affect the mailing address when they send me the results of my nclex exam… thanks. stay blessed.

It might have an effect in terms of receiving your documents. It will also depend on the mailman/ the post office if they will be able to find your place or at the very least figure the address out themselves. But like what I always say there is no room for assumptions and errors so the best thing you can do is to give them a call and inform them about your query. How long has it been since you took the exam? Most of the results come out in about a month or a month and half the most. So if it exceeds that time period definitely you have to give them a call.

KATZ

hi..i just graduated last yr batch 2007., and took the nclex-rn last jan. 2008,and last Feb 21, they sent me a letter informing me that i passed the exam. But nakalagay dun sa letter that i need to submit my sss number within 3 years in order for me to have my permanent license. Ask lng, kasi in other state if you already pass the exam, after a few months they will already send your license.. xa CA ba iba? do you need to pass your sss number before they will give you your license??

Yes each state has different procedures in terms of giving out their permanent license. As what the letter indicates they need a SSN before they can release you your license.

ELIJAY

hi joan..i have already received my eligibility but i am quite worried about my application,my surname is leano,it’s spelled with an enye.all my documents that i had passed includes this surname but when my eligibility arrived it is spelled as plain leano,should i correct this with the BON or is it ok to go on with the process of my apllication?thank you very much,waiting for your reply

I think it will be okay the important thing is that when you get your ATT at Pearson Vue that your information are all correct. The ATT will be the basis for comparison with your passport which is the only accepted proof of identification during examinations. So when you register with PearsonVue make sure all your information is spelled correctly. But to be sure try contacting the California Board of Nursing if it will affect any of your documents.

BIANCA

hi there, I would just like to ask on how to update for the eligibility for examination…. hoping for your help, thanks..

You can inquire about the status of your application by calling the CA BON at this number +19165747697. Business hours is from Monday- Friday, 8-5PM Pacific Time. Keep in mind that they are in daylight savings time so add one hour from the regular time difference.

YANA

hello, just wanna ask something regarding the CA NCLEX. my sister is living in california and she told me that it is ok to take CA NCLEX even if i am not a local board passer. is it true?

Yes they do not require you to have a local license. If you do not have one you just need to write a letter of explanation why you do not hold a license in the country where you were educated.

MOCHA

hi, its mocha again,tnx sa rply mo,im waiting it tlga…ask k lng,pwede poh bng 1 padala lng gwn ko,i mean kanino ko iadres ung leter…db sbi nyo pgsamahin k nlng poh ung pinapadla nila tor and other WIth my Explanation letter….pwde poh b un????tangapn b nla un?

Sorry for the delay in reply. Since they sent you a letter informing the documents that you lacked you can send them the documents directly. You can just address the letter as to “To Whom It May Concern” or “Ruth Ann Terry” who is the Executive Officer according to the Application Form.

PHILIP

Good day, i need help.I registered for my NCLEX through mail. It was March 5 when i mailed the registration form along with the payment to St Paul, USA.

It says in the NCLEX Bulletin that in two weeks, i will be receiving a mail saying that they receive my registration. Until now, i havn’t received any correspondence from them.
What shall i do?

What state did you apply to? And when you registered for NCLEX what do you mean by this? I hope you could give me the necessary information so that I can give you a far more specific answer.

CLUELESSMONIQUE

hi…im really new to everything…so please bear with me maam.i don’t have a specific state to apply on yet because,does it matter what state i apply for nclex on?what if i end up finding an oppurtunity at another state,will that be a hassle for me?i guess what im leading to is do i need to be fixed on a specific state application before i apply?and will i be limited to that state only?what will be it’s effect?huhuhu…i hope you can help me maam…

hi…im also wondering if you could tell me how a cgfns certificate affect my application?i also heard from a friend that we could apply for saipan board of nursing,and have it processed faster?help help help

Above everything else I think its important to make up your mind on what state you really want to apply to. Personally, I think its important since it saves you a lot of time, money and effort. You can read more about this on my article here.

Passing the CGFNS exam gives you like an edge on what to expect when you take the NCLEX-RN exam. Though the two exams are different its a good way to see your knowledge and skills in nursing. Some states require the exam aside from taking the NCLEX so if you are to apply to those states then you really need to take the CGFNS examination. Also, some agencies/ employer may take you in even if you just passed the CGFNS exam. If they take you in they may also pay for your NCLEX examination expenses.

MEY

hi miss joan.. ask ko lng po sana kung gaano katagal validiy ng eligibility and att for cali nclex.. thanks po!

Your eligibility is valid for 2 years from the date it was written. So within that 2 years you need to register with PearsonVue. Once you register with PearsonVue your ATT will be valid for one year.

CHICKLET

hi there! i just wanna ask if i applied licensure for california,then i passed the NCLEX RN, do i have to be there and work there first before i get to hold my license? and if i will apply for Vermont state, do i have to work there before i can endorse my license to another state? Thanx so much!! oh and another thing..what states can i endorse my vermont license? thanx again!

You just need to have a SSN before you can get hold of your license in California. In terms of endorsing to another state you just have to fulfill the requirements of the state you want to endorse to.

YOJ

Is it true that most US hospitals prefer to hire foreign nurses who passed both the cgfns cert. program and nclex-rn? Coz this rumor really bothers me alot. Your reply will really help me decide if i’ll apply for cgfns cert. program.

I am not sure about this issue because I haven’t heard of it personally. But in my opinion some employers take in CG Passers because more or less if you pass the CG exam there is a big chance of getting good results when you take the NCLEX exam. If the state you are applying does not need a CG exam might as well not take it to save you some money.

DOM

hi ms. joan!!!! ask ko lang po kc sa u.s na po ako magpapadala ng mga documents ko at yung galing sa skul. pede po ba yun? pede ko po ba ipadala yung mga skul documents ko pag andun na ako sa states?

ms. joan isa pa po. pede ko po ba gamitin yung u.s check para sa pagbabayad? thanks po.

Your school should be the one sending the documents that would be coming from them. They shouldn’t be sent together with your personal application. To be safe, its better to pay using a money order or manager’s check which is readily available in the US in Railey’s or any US bank.

JULIE

hi just wanna ask if san pwede magdownload ng bank draft application form fro NCSBN, nagsearch na ako sa net pero wala me makita. thanks

I don’t think you can download a bank draft application. If you are pertaining to a bank draft you can inquire with any local banks.

ELLA

hi!! i want to ask how can i apply to nclex?

Before I can help you with this what state are you planning on applying?

PINKY CHAN

hi! I had submitted my NCLEX application las Feb. to the CA-BON but am anxious because until now I don”t know if they received it. Is there a way I can follow it up? Thanks for your help.

Let it pass for at least 3 months before following up. After that period, you could give them a call 8-5 PM Pacific Time Mondays- Fridays. You can inquire at this number: +19165747697.

BIENNE

i passed the nclex exam for california. problem is the sss# issue.. i need suggestions.

I think the next step is finding an employer that can sponsor you to work legally in the US.

MARIA LOVELLA

Good day! My pleasure to know about this site conserning about people problems on NCLEX. I have something to ask. I am a fresh graduate og BSN and i want to take the NCLEX. What will i do to apply the said examination? what are the requirements? do i need an employeer able to review first and take the exam? thankyou so much. I will be glad if you reply.. God bless ma’am joan..

Thank you so much for visiting the site. As for your question the first thing to do in terms of applying for NCLEX is choosing what state you intend to practice in. You do not necessarily need an employer in terms of reviewing and taking the test but there are some who would offer that. So that decision depends on you if you feel there is a need for financial assistance in terms of paying and reviewing for the exam then you can go and look for an employer that offers such.

KHRISTIE

Good Day po…

I’m so relieved i’ve come across your website that talks about NCLEX application particularly in California.
I just passed my application last january and I would just like to ask if there’s a website to check wether my application was already received or will the BON just inform me thru email or should i call them up.

Thanks a lot for your time and God bless…

Hi it’s me again..

after reading some of the comments. I realized that i only passed a copy of my diploma coz my license was not available yet and i failed to write them an explanation regarding my PRC license which i just got last february. WHAT WILL I DO? i’m so worried right now will it cause a delay in my application?

Thanks a lot and sorry for taking so much of your time… God Bless you more and more!

You can inquire about your application at this number +19165747697, 8-5 PM Pacific Time Mondays- Fridays. Upon inquiring you will know if there is a need for you to still submit a copy of your license or if the diploma you submitted will suffice.

ARNEE

hello po…i just wana ask po bout applying sa ca?anu po b ung dapat unahing itake?nclex or cg?tanx po.Godbless

If you intend on practicing in California there is no need for you to take the CGFNS based on their requirements.

AIMEE

hi, Just want to know what are the requirements or forms needed for the NCLEX-RN application? Hope to receive reply as soon as possible. MANY THANKS.

What state are you applying?

ARCHIE

hi ms joan. does this mean na i have a maximum of almost 3 years for nclex if I want to delay my exam? within 2 yrs for registering in pearsonvue and within 1 yr for scheduling my exam.

i found this website for more than 1 year na. this is very informative and I followed all your instructions regarding applying for nclex. tnx very much

Yes you are correct. But please take note that once you register with PearsonVue and get your ATT it will only be valid for one year. Thanks for supporting the site do keep us posted with the progress of your application.

SASHA

hi, i just graduated my nursing course here in the Phils. last March 2008. I just want to ask if is it ossible for me to take the California state board exam even if I will not take the local board exam here in the Phils? please respond.tnx

I cannot personally vouch for this but I have heard people do such. The important thing is that when you submit your application to the boards write a letter of explanation why you do not hold a license in the Philippines.

CAS

hello..need help about nclex in california.im planning to take the exam.could you pls guide me on how to process the papers?the specific step by step procedure.and lastly i’d also like to know what website can i visit about the illinois nclex.tnx a lot.

You can see the step by step guide application to California by clicking on the link. Also here is the link to the Illinois Nursing State Boards.
NIKS

Good afternoon miss Joan. Yung bankdraft ko po kasi, sa landbank ko pina-process. Tapos po, yung date dun, may alteration, ang nakatype kasi April 15, 2008, tas ginawang 25. Tapos po, naka address sa: “Board of Registered Nursing-California” for “Examination Fee” di na po nilagay yung address nung BORN. And then, hindi rin po nakalagay yung name ko sa bankdraft. Saka po may lukot yung cheke. Any suggestions maam? Hoping for your reply. THanks

I am worried that this might cause a problem in your application. Its just that there were too many errors made. My main concern is that the check should have been made to “Board of Registered Nursing” and yours had some additional words. The best thing to do is verify if the check was deposited and at the same time call the BON to follow up and know the status of your application.

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