ABBY

Hello po! Regarding po sa NCLEX-RN Application, I already submitted my Application and the requirements to the BRN. Those requirements I submitted to them are the ff: Application Form, Fee, Copy of Diploma, Educational Breakdown, RLE, Photograph 2×2, a Live Scan Form, everything what they need except my license. After a couple of weeks I received their initial evaluation and  their still looking for a copy of my license from the Philippines. I graduated last 2008 October and just moved here right after my graduation without taking the local board exam there. I still deciding if I go back to the Philippines and take the board this November or do you have any other way to how to get qualify for NCLEX exam without looking for my local license. Or is it really required to have a license in the Philippines for applying NCLEX in California or any state board of nursing? I’m looking forward to know it. Thanks a lot. God Bless!

Here is the thing, if you are an immigrant or a US citizen who just took Nursing here in the Philippines then you can reason out with them that it is possible that the PRC will not allow you to take the examination in order to obtain a local license. Most BON’s would ask for your local license.

RAYMOND

Like for example in NY, its not a requirement but they do require you to have your school credentials verified by CGNFS);correct me if im wrong, but does it mean i still need to take CGFNS in able to take NCLEX newyork..

No you do not need to take the CGFNS examination all you have to do is avail of the credentials verification for New York also done by CGFNS.

NIKKI

good evening. just like to ask po, where can i get a fingerprint card? could it be possible if i download and print it directly from the internet or do i need to buy? i’m planning to take the NCLEX-california but i’m residing in the philippines. hope you can help me. tnx.

The fingerprint card is given for free by California BON. All you have to do is request it online and they would mail you 2 pieces of it. You cannot print the fingerprint cards. Clicke here to go to the link.

KAZAM

just asking about the fingerprint card in CA, medyo may onting lukot kc ung FC, ok lang kaya un.. tipong slightly fold un lower right side, nun pinadala kc d2 ganun na.. valid pa rin kaya un or do i need to have a new request of FC?

To be safe it would be better to order another set but then again I worry that the result would be the same. If the card is not indented or no fingerprint marks is affected by the fold that might still work. Also, when mailing your fingerprint cards together with your forms make sure you place it in a hard envelope to protect it from further damage.

JACKDANIEL

Hi, I would like to ask some instruction on how to change state from California to Vermont?  I already have my ATT at California BON and I haven’t schedule my exam yet.  Another question, is that true that California license expire after 3 years and you will retake again the nclex exam?

Since you haven’t take the exam yet its either you re-apply to Vermont or take the exam for California and then once you passed transfer your license to Vermont. Either way, it would cost you some amount of money. And yes as of now if you cannot provide a SSN for 3 years in California you are forced to retake the examination.

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