Update: California BON Application for NCLEX-RN for International Students Requirement Changes
Hi Everyone!
It seems like more and more people are having issues in terms of fulfilling requirements for the California BON specifically for International Students and regarding the license to practice Nursing in the country where they were educated.
Before, if you do not hold a license it seemed to be enough to write a letter of explanation why you do not have one. But now more people are getting letters asking for them to submit a copy of their license despite submitting a letter of explanation.
I did a couple of reading and so far I haven’t seen any official statements from the California BON regarding the issue. But upon inspecting the actual application form I noticed that they removed the part that says if you do not hold a license where you were educated write a letter of explanation. What is stated now is the following: Attach a photocopy of your license or diploma that allows you to practice professional nursing in the country where you were educated.
So for those applying for the California BON please be aware of the changes. Hope this information helps everyone.
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Tags: California, U.S. Board of Nursing
June 24th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
hi,
i have one question. i can’t seem to find the link where i can pay for the NCLEX Application Fee thru credit card. hope you can help me with this one. thanks!
God Bless!
June 30th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
hi mam! i know this is out of the topic but i just want to know what IELTS overall band score and speaking score are required to be able to work in the US? Is IELTS required in applying for the Visa Screen certificate? Is there a reuired score for it? Do i have to obtain hospital experience first before i can apply for work in US? Or trainings can be valid? Hope you can help me. Thanks a lot in advance! ^_^
July 9th, 2008 at 4:05 am
I have been reading your site, and am in the same situation as Dennis (FilAm, U.S. citizen, graduated nursing in PI). I applied late January 2008 to California bon, and received a letter asking for date of entry into U.S. if I was a migrant, and a copy of my license or diploma authorizing me to practice in the country where I was educated. I called to clarify, was asked to send in a copy of all pages of my U.S. passport, and I again sent a copy of my diploma with a letter explaining that I did not take the NLE as I intend to work in California and am a U.S. citizen.
Again, I waited, and just today 7/8/08 found out I WAS APPROVED!!! I was told I can now register with Pearson and schedule to take the NCLEX!!
July 9th, 2008 at 4:09 am
I believe California may be in the ‘process’ of changing their requirements, however, it is not clearly stated on their website. To those of you in my situation, you may want to take the Philippine board right after graduation, just to be certain. It would be a good practice also. I believe a U.S. citizen can take the exam, only not be licensed in the Philippines (with a waiver).
July 11th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Good day! Ms. Joan
Last july 8,2008 i received my LOE from California, i’m planning to register using Mail wala kc kaming credit card. I understand po that i need to enclosed the payment of $200 (demand draft, bnk draft) and answer info. sheet and return the envelop back at NCLEX OPERATION.. question po. kailangan po bang regular mailing or EMS (post ofc.) or pwede din pong thru Fed-X. Please Help me. MABUHAY and GOD Bless
July 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Gud pm! it’s me again.. after registration and paying $200, Do i need to pay $150 (international Testing Fee)??? dito po ako sa pinas mag-NCLEX exam & saan ako magbabayad?
August 16th, 2008 at 12:52 am
HI’
I am a US citizen and a psychiatric technician here in California and I enrolled for BSN course in the Philippines (because the financial cost is much cheaper), but I heard from a friend that after finishing the course I am required to take the local board, before I can apply for NCLEX here in US, but I have no intention of working in the Phils. So, am I still required to take the local board in the Phils or can I go and directly apply for NCLEX here in CA without taking any local board? And do I only need diploma and TOR to apply for NCLEX? Thank you.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hello po..i need ur help regarding the Nclex examination registration form.I recieved my LOE together with the Nclex candidate Bulletin last June 11, 2008.I decided to register thru mail.and now im having a hard time accomplishing the form.
I left the Current mailing address blank for a while because my current address is kinda long and I’m nervous that i might not get it right or not write it the proper way.another problem is the boxes are not enough to accomodate my whole address.
If i provided my E-mail address, do i still need to write my mailing address? (stated on the candidate bulletin that if i choose to provide an e-mail address, all the correspondence from Pearson VUE will arrive ONLY by E-mail.)
Thanks in Advance!
August 28th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
hi mam joan..I passed the local boards last june and i am planning to take NCLEX and all the necessary exams required to be able to work in the US before i start working here in the philippines as a nurse. Is that possible? Is it true that once you pass the nclex, you have to be able to go abroad before its expiration or you will have to apply all over again..Thanks alot..I enjoy reading all of your answers.They are very helpful to me..
September 10th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Miss Joan.. your site is really a BIG help for us confused applicants…
I’m planning to take the NCLEX-RN exam hopefully within the next year because I need to complete all the needed requirements for California. My Diploma together with my PRC license will be released on November. I just have this 1 problem. my school is not yet accredited by Ched. i saw that one of the requirments needed is SCHOOL ACCREDITATION. We are the 1st batch of nursing graduates in our university and it’s really confusing becasue they said that our university is autonomous so we dont need to have an accreditation from ched. how can we provide this “school accreditation”?
thank you.. God bless!!
October 7th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
hi ms. joan! ur website is really a big help in providing us nurses information about NCLEX. i just want to ask you if it is possible to use a close relative’s address in the US for mailing the requirements to California BON? Like me (phils.) – relative (US) – california BON and vice versa. i would like to ask also if the address that I will be placing on the application form will be my address here in the Phils. or my relative’s? thank you very much! =)
October 29th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I am getting married next year to an american citizen and have not passed the nclex for the 2nd time around. when I become a namericn citizen by marriage, should I get an application for retake or just aply as a first tiem taker again or would it be better if i take the 3rd time here inthe philippines prior to getting married? thank you
November 27th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
hi pls. i would really like to know what to do , for the retake, DO I NEED TO SEND ANOTHER FORM OF NURSING VEFICATION FORM FROM THE NURSING SCHOOL I GRADUATED? PLS THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. another qxn is do i need to pay if i wanted a change of address
July 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Hi!
I’m having a problem. Malapit na po ako makumpleto sa mga reqts ko sa nclex cali except po yung payment for application fee and fingerprint hard scan.
Kailangan po ba talaga na may naka-attach na payment na bankdraft don? Or is there a way po to pay them through credit card after ipadala po yun reqts?
Wala po kasi akong dollar account for the demand draft or bank draft.
here is my email address po just in case: rikie_11@yahoo.com
Thanks po!
July 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
hi. would just like to ask, if i apply for eligibility for NCLEX for the state of california, do i need to pass IELTS first? do they also require CES? perhaps you guys have updated info regarding these things as of present. i’m wondering if they have changed their requirements… i am so lost. thanks!
December 25th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I’ve been reading a few posts and really and enjoy your writing. I’m just starting up my own blog and only hope that I can write as well and give the reader so much insight.
April 14th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hi Ms.Joan I have a huge huge problem BON is asking for my passport but I lost my passport which has all my arrival and departure info. What do I have to do? Hwat should I submit to them in replcament of my passport info. please help please. Thank you so much.
May 7th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
hi… i am applying for nclex in the state of cali.. my documents were already sent there (from the philippines) but unfortunately CABON did not accept my documents anymore due to the new policy which requiring for SSN.. i was advised to look for another state which do not require SSN.. my problem is, i do not know what state that require NCLEX-RN only? because some states requires CGFNS, IELTS or TOEFEL.. i need an advice on what am i going to do..pls.. its highly appreciated.. thank you.. i need it to be done quickly.. help me.. thank you
May 11th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
i am a licenced nurse here in the philippines and is planning to take NCLEX in CA. However, i don’t have SSN..What will i do? Please help me
June 30th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
hi!!! ask ko lang po kasi hindi talaga ako makatulog sa kakaisip.. i took nclex once and i failed so i planned to re-apply again.. kaya lang kasi may nabasa ako sa forum na kapag walang SSN hindi iproprocess ang application.. is it true ba? so you mean i can’t retake my nclex na.. i’m a nurse in the Philippines.. i’m reviewing but hindi ako makapagconcentrate sa nabasa ko.. ano dapat kong gawin? i have a visa in US but it’s a tourist visa lang. 2019 pa maeexpired.. pls. help me..
June 30th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
hi!!! ask ko lang po kasi hindi talaga ako makatulog sa kakaisip.. i took nclex (california) once and i failed so i planned to re-apply again.. kaya lang kasi may nabasa ako sa forum na kapag walang SSN hindi iproprocess ang application.. is it true ba? so you mean i can’t retake my nclex na.. i’m a nurse in the Philippines.. i’m reviewing but hindi ako makapagconcentrate sa nabasa ko.. ano dapat kong gawin? i have a visa in US but it’s a tourist visa lang. 2019 pa maeexpired.. pls. help me.. ano dapat kong gawin? pls give me an advice..