CHIEKOY
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?
Good pm! Ms. Joan, It’s me again.. after paying the registration fee of $200. Do i need to pay (international testing fee) $150 ,may additional VAT pa po ba ito?? and saan po ako magbabayad? additional question po.. pwede ko bang gamitin ung credit card ng sister ng friend ko, Local Credit card pwede po ba? Thank you & MAbuhay!
You can use anyone’s credit card just be ready with all the card information of your friend. You can use any VISA or MasterCard credit card.
hello Ms. Joan,
I am so confuse my cousin send me an e-mail regarding CA BON. e2 po ung e-mail sa akin, Anu po masasabi nyo about this? please reply po bigla po akong naguluhan..
“CA gives you three years to present them with a SSN#, or your file is destroyed and you start all over again. For those of you that decided to go with CA anyhow, you can apply to another state for licensure by examination while you still have a valid file with CA, and have them forward the results, and then get a license that way. Make sure that the new state issues a license without a SSN#. Suggest that you do not do that until it has been over two years of waiting, until you know what will be happening with visas
Well it is true that the CA BON is really just giving three years to provide them with a SSN or else your file will be destroyed and you will have to do the process all over again. This is indeed a tough position to be in considering the issue with the visa and the retrogression.
hello! Ms. Joan
madam, i already received my LOE few weeks ago, only recently i found na mali ung Street NAME address ko, instead of Rosarito St.,, Rosario st. ang nakalagay. this august plan ko ng magregister sa pearsonVue. i checked the photocopy ng application for licensure by examination na pinadala ko sa kanila. tama naman ung nasulat ko na Rosarito St. di kaya magkaroon ng prob.? i already e-mailed CaBON pero wala pa silang sagot. Please HELP!! thank you.
My best bet would be to call CA BON and inform them about the mispell. But then when you apply for your ATT you will be prompted to place your address there and just make sure that when you do get your ATT no mispelled information would be written especially with your name. It is far more important to have the ATT correct in comparison with your valid identification.
MKS
hi mam joan ive read the posts in your site. im sure you’ve helped a lot people with your posts, informations, etc. but sadly, i dont understand most of the discussions regarding the nclex exams, the ATTs, etc because i just graduated last april and took the NLE here in manila last june 2008. i really wanna be able to work in the US. most of my relatives are in Seattle, Washington so if i could, i want to work there or in California. If i get to pass the local board, what step should i do next? i’m a filipino citizen by the way. thank you so much! God bless po. =)
Once you pass the local boards you need to go to the website of the State Board wherein you want to apply in. In your case that is Washington or California. From there you can download an application form by examination. Once you get the forms you will see the requirements that are needed in that state. Fulfill those requirements and once you get approved, you will get a Letter of Eligibility (LOE) allowing you to take the NCLEX-RN exam. From there you will register at PearsonVue and then receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) and then schedule an exam date. That’s the process in a nutshell but of course you have to bear in mind that it takes time applying wise.
GRACE
Thank You Ms. Joan for the response but I’m still quite confuse. Im the one who failed my nclex-rn exam in Cali last february and my att will expire on december this year, but Im now here in the phil. i want to retake the exam HERE, using my CURRENT ATT. What do you mean by i need to apply for a new att? You mean, I cannot use my old ATT for retaking the exam? Hindi po ba pwedeng magpa-relocate ng country for taking the exam kahit magbayad ng extra tax? Ano po yung sinasabing pwede mag-take exam outside US pero you have to pay $150? Di po ba pwedeng ganon yung gawin ko? Do i have to start all over again and pay the exam fee $200 AGAIN? Kindly explain further im Ma’am Joan coz really confuse. Pasensiya na po. 
Yes you will need to re-register and pay the $200. Even if your ATT is valid for one whole year it doesn’t mean that you can reuse it in retaking the exams. It is valid for one use only. The validity is there to give you time to schedule an exam date that is convenient for you within that time period. So if you plan to take the exam in the Philippines aside from the $200 registration fee there will be an additional $150 for international testing.
TRICIA
hi poh, ask ko lang poh if ano mga requirements for NCLEX sa state of IL, im an immigrant poh and i took up nursing in the phils but i didn’t pass the board yet im a fresh grad and im planning to take the local board exams this coming december. is there like any states poh ba wherein they don’t need us to pass the board exam in the phils for us to apply for NCLEX? thank you poh
In general here are the three basic requirements the Illinois Board of Nursing is asking from you a CGFNS CES Report, TOEFL & NCLEX Examination but before you start with this of course you need to submit your application with the board. For a detailed information regarding this you can download the application form at their website. If you can take the local boards I suggest that you to take it first as a lot of states inquire about your local license.
DOM
hi miss joan, Im applying for my att, is it ok if I use a bank draft to pay for the fee ($200)? wala po kasi ako credit card and some of friends told me na dina daw pwede ang bank draft?!
one more thing pa po miss joan, ask ko lang din kung pwede din ba ang bank draft as terms of payment ($150) for scheduling of my exam here in the philippines? tnx and more power!
Hi Dom… I checked the 2008 Candidate Bulletin (Page 3, Registering Via Mail) that you can still pay using cashier’s check, money order or certified check. You cannot use the mentioned methods if you are going to register via the Internet or by phone they only accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards or debit cards.
KAT
Regarding the Letter of Explanation… Arlene stated that it wasn’t removed from Cali Bon’s Website. I looked it up.. under Exam Application, it is stated: Submit a copy of your license or diploma that allows you to practice professional nursing in the country where you were educated. If you do not hold a license, a written explanation is required. So yes, the written explanation is actually still there. So I am wondering is this really for sure that we have to take the local board if we are US Citizens? or I am wondering if it depends on who or which agent processes the application. Because seems like some people can’t get approved for the Nclex like the guy Dennis, but the other guy eventually got approved without taking the local boards. Thanks!
Its very confusing at this point but I think with what you said about which agent processes your paper can also be an added factor in your chances of getting approved. If you can take the local boards take it just as an added precaution on your part. If you cannot due to time constraints or some other reason then just be ready to state your case with the CA BON if you are asked for further documentation once you apply.
REYMOND
Hi maam, i’m reymond,and just took the nclex exam state of california last june 13,2008. just want to ask if the result will come with both to my email and tru mail. and wanna ask ma’am if just in case i’d pass my state board wat is the next step to take in order for me to obtain my visa screening?do i need to take cgfns for me to obtain my visa screening? pls help meeeeee. i really appreciate your response..thanx po.
Usually results arrive via mail. Once you pass, you download the VisaScreen Application handbook and the procedure in applying will be included in that handbook. You do not need to take the CGFNS exam to obtain a visascreen. Its either you just pass the NCLEX-RN or the CGFNS exam.
CECILLE
hi ms joan! its me again… California poh ung napili kong state… Pls help me in my application. d ko talga kasi lam kung ano ang dapat at tamang gawin. Nakuha koh na poh ung TOR, RLE< etc sa school; nagpafingerprint na ri poh ako.. AFter poh ano pong gagawin? thank you so much.
I made a summarized guide on how to apply to the CA BON you can view the article at this link. Also, you are not suppose to hold on to your school documents it should be the school that sends those documents to the California BON.
HANA
good afternoon, gusto ko lang malaman, na forward ko na ang application form ko sa BON sa sacramento through my uncle na nasa San Jose, ok lang ba na isang card lang ng fingerprint ang nai pass ko? tapos ang address na nasa card ay address ko dito, then sa application ko ay address ng Uncle ko sa San Jose. I’m planning to take my exam there. Mga ilan months kaya bago dumating ang ATT ko at ET? thank you and GOD BLESS.
It’s okay that you only sent one fingerprint card. I am not sure about the difference in address in your application and fingerprint card. Application seems to take longer now waiting period can be 3-6 months. Once you receive your letter of eligibility its faster to get your ATT especially if you are going to register with PearsonVue online.
LUIS
first question i tried to register at pearsonvue website but i was stucked on the registration when i have to fill an o.r.code what is it? thank you.second question is that my auntie wishes to pay for my nclex but she does’nt want to use her credit card and she is living in the u.s.can she get a bankdraft there and send it to pearsonvue? and how should she send it through fedex? thank you
I am not sure if we are on the same page here but I kind of checked the registration online were you pertaining to the PROGRAM CODE? For the Philippines the International Education Code is 99-425 you can see this at the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin. If your aunt will send payment for your NCLEX-RN it should come together with the application form. It might get misplaced if it is sent separately. What she can do is send the draft to you then mail it together with your forms or the other way around.
GABS
ask ko lng po kung ano po ung website for nclex application-california?at ano po ung sinasabi nila n dapat iprint and the requirements they need?at ano po ung mga dapat gwin step by step?
This is the website for the California Board of Registered Nursing. I made an article about applying in California and you can view it here.
DANY
ms joan, hi there,can u give me an idea on how can i get a verification of license from CBNE (saipan) to be forwarded to texas BON.CBNE dont hav guideline and website. pls help t.y
Here is the thing I am trying to look for an official site for the Saipan Board of Registered Nursing and I could not find anything. If there is a way to contact the Saipan Board maybe you can just write to them inquiring about how to transfer your license to Texas and request for the needed application forms.
DOM
hi ms. joan dumating na yung att ko panu po kaya yun kasi yung nailagay ko na landlyn number sa application ko noon sa elligibility ko e yung landlyn namen sa bahay tapos po nung nag aaply na ako para sa att ang nilagy ko na ay yung cellphone number ko kc po wala na kami landlyn. tapos nakita ko sa acknowledgement receipt ko ng att 99999999 na lang yung nakalagay. e hindi naman po yun ang cell number ko.panu ko po ba maipapa ayus yun? owk lang po ba yun? o kailangan ko pa tumawag sa bon. thanks po.
Since you are talking about your ATT you need to inquire about this with PearsonVue NOT the California BON. The important thing is that in your actual ATT all the information there is correct because that is the one that would be compared with the accepted valid identification when you take the examination. Please take note that the acknowledgement receipt is different from the ATT.
KHRISTEL
Ms. Joan, which state gives a permanent license and SSN after passing the NCLEX?
I am not sure if there are any state that gives out permanent license without SSN. And NO board of nursing gives out SSN this is a matter that deals with another branch of government agency and any boards of nursing will not be authorized to give out a SSN.
POTPOT
ask ko lang about adress na sbi mo pede gmitin ung sa relatives..im currently staying sa CA having my vacation and kkarcvd ko lng din na pasado ako sa local board n im planing to take nclex..my question is hndi ba ako mquestion kng u.s address gmtn ko?u.s addres din ba ilalgay ko dun sa forms na iffilup ng school?
Yes you can use a US address as your address for ALL the forms needed. I believe mailing would be faster if you do so.
DEXTHURR
hi miss. Joan… please help me. plsplspls… i’m a freshly graduate of BSN in the philippines and i’m now here in new jersey… i really need to take NCLEX… my VIsa is only tourist… i still dont have any idea kung pano mag apply to take up NCLEX… please please please joan help me… sayang naman po kasi tong pinagaralan ko eh… pls… and syang aman po kung uuwi pa ako sa pinas… please miss joan… paki sabi po sa akin kung san ako pede mag take ng NCLEX kahit ndi pa ako naglolocal boards… pls po…. i really need your reply for this… godbless… continue helping your our kababayan… more power po
I’m really sorry but I am not sure about the specific states that do not require local boards. In addition, application process takes 3-6 months the least. Just try to search it out over the Internet since most Board of Nursing have their own sites. But my best advice is for you to apply in a state where you have relatives since this would benefit you in the long run.
RJ
hi po this is rj…i just passed the local bord last june 2008… i am planning to take the NCLEX for Florida….ask lang po sana ako if what should i do first and the requirements needed for applying…hndi ko po kasi alam kung ano and gagawin…thank you po i’ll keep posted
The Florida BON application can be downloaded here. Please utilize the checklist provided together with the forms for the requirements needed in applying to the Florida BON.
NADZ
hi ma’am..i’m about to complete the requirements for NCLEX Cali.. i’ve already downloaded the form. here are few questions that bothers me:
1.when printing the form kelangan po ba short bond paper??
Yes. The forms were made to fit the short bond paper size (8.5 by 11)
2.handwritten ang pag fill-up??
When you open the form using Adobe Reader you can type in your information. If you are to do it handwritten just make sure to write in print.
3. photocopy po ba lahat ng documents na isusubmit??
No. Only the copy of your PRC license will be the photocopy. Other documents should be original specifically the one coming from your school.
4.if i have a relative in california..is it faster if they will process my application there??
The process itself will not be faster BUT the correspondence in mailing would be faster since its in the same country and state. But just make sure that your relative in California can relay to you any correspondence coming from the California BON.
thanx po
Glad to be of help 
let me know if I can help you with anything else.
hi ms. joan, i’ts me again.. i’m planning to send my nclex application to my uncle in california and he will be the one to send it to CALI BON. wat address should i write in the application form and fingerprint card??
Use your uncle’s address in California in all the forms asking for address.
i’m planning to use my relatives address in the US..
i’m aware that all information to be written must be the same…
pano po yun infos coming from my school like TOR RLE, my address there is here in the phils…
ok lang po b yun?
It’s fine as long as the one’s in the forms are all the same.
KRISHA
hi, same with luis prob…im having a hard time encoding my OR program code.a friend told me that Pearson is having an update on their web, is that true?Does it mean that we only have an option between thru mail and phone registration?
Like what I said to Luis I am not sure if we are on the same page I checked the registration online were you pertaining to the PROGRAM CODE? For the Philippines the International Education Code is 99-425 you can see this at the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin.
FYAJ
hi ms. Joan , first timer here in your site!!! very nice, how will i know if you have read and answered my questions? not too familiar in your site…thanks…im having a problem in cali application in pearsonvue bout OR program code
Thanks for visiting the site. Usually I email the people who asked me questions informing them that I have answered their questions. But the best thing to do is subscribe to the group so that you will be informed that new posts are on the site. I try to answer questions at least every week but since I have a lot going on personally it takes longer sometimes. You can view my response to Krisha’s problem since both of you have the same problem.
MARG
Hi Ms. Joan,
I have a question. I recently graduated last March 2008. So, after I took the June 2008 Board Exams, I already filed an application to the CA BRN. Now that the results are out, how will I be able to tell them that I already passed the local board exam? Will i just mail them the copy once I get the license? Also, I submitted 2 addresses. 1 address is in the US and 1 address is in the PH because of the fingerprint card. I thought that if it were taken here in the PH, it would have to have a PH address. Since, I’m going to be in the US in the next few months, I wrote my address to-be there? Is there going to be a problem? If there is, how will I solve it? THANKS SO MUCH.
You need to send them a copy of your license or atleast a certification from PRC that you passed the local board examination. I just fear that without this, this might prolong the process of your papers. Its just that recently a lot of people have been asked to do so a letter of explanation is not accepted at this moment. As for the fingerprint cards I am not sure how this would affect the processing of your papers so just verify this with them.
JOHN PAUL B.
ms. joan i want to know where should i have my fingerprints taken for the fingerprint cards.. i am planning to take NCLEX CALI.. i’m from the philippines.. is it true that the only agency that is authorized to fill it up is the NBI in MANILA? how about those provincial agencies of NBI?are they not authorized to do so?pls. help me..thanx a lot!!
You can take it at any branch of the NBI who have these services. The important thing is that the fingerprints are done by a professional.
I’m a Registered Nurse in the Philippines and is planning to take the NCLEX CALIFORNIA. I want to inquire about the social security number. How can I have one? Am I required to have a social security number? I’m hoping for your response. Thank you.
I am not the best person to ask regarding the Social Security Number. This cannot just be obtained by merely applying it involves a set of guidelines and you need to be a legal US resident before obtaining one. You are required to have a SSN in order to obtain your permanent license in California and in working in the US.
CAT
gud day! i am from the philippines. i just want to ask, how will i be able to obtain a verification of license in the state of california to be sent to the cgfns for visascreen? do i need to send a letter to the california board of nursing? how much will i pay them in order for me to obtain a verification letter that i passed the nclex-rn exam? is this possible? hoping for your kind response, thank you very much.
Hi Cat! Fill out the upper area of the license verification form with your information (leave the license number blank) plus the fee and then send it to the California BON. Send it at this address:
California Board of Registered Nursing
Attn: Renewals Unit
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
What I did was I attached a copy of the letter that they sent informing that you passed the exam. Together with that place a bank draft of $60 payable to Board of Registered Nursing. It takes around 6 weeks to process. They will be the one to send this to CGFNS.
JOANA
hi ms joan!i just want to know how can i get a copy of fingerprint card for nclex -california. thx
Go to this link: https://app.dca.ca.gov/rn/requests.asp
KAREN
hi ms joan 
can you help me apply for licensure in new york? how do i go about it? it’s so confusing. thank you. you are such a blessing
I will try to make a simpler steps regarding this. Check back on the site once in a while for the article.
oh, and one more thing…does new york board of nursing require CGFNS? thank you
They do not require the CGFNS examination BUT they require you to have the CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State.
TWEETY
hi ms joan im really confused. i went to three colleges. the first two i’ve been to, (med tech course) i stayed only for one sem. right now, im applyying for licensure in california. do i need to send the forms to each of these schools (REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT, BREAKDOWN, NURSING RPOGRAM VERIFICATION)? do i have to mail them separately? coz fedex is very expensive. and im having a problem with my first two previous schools..they wouldn’t release my transcripts coz they said they’ve already forwarded all my documents to my last school. im really having a hard time. please help me ms joan. god bless you
You do not need to send these forms to your 2 previous schools because like what they said your final school where you got your nursing degree should have reflected in your transcript whatever subjects were credited in your previous colleges. So you just need to send the school forms to the college where you had your nursing education. Just make sure that subjects that were credited are reflected in your transcript.
PRINCESS RN
ask ko lang po, I just passed the NLE, I will be moving to Texas soon because of my relatives, I’m planning to take the NCLEX there but I’m not exactly sure what to do first. I have not practiced as a nurse here in Phils yet, does that mean that I will need to take their refresher course in Texas? how about the paperworks? What should I comply here before leaving so I wont be coming back and forth with processing the papers. What’s that VOL by the way? should it be sent to PRC or the school registrar? pls pls pls help me po….
HI There. With regards to your first question the answer is YES. Based on what was written on the form and since you will really not have the opportunity to practice in the Philippines as you are already moving to Texas. As for the paper works, you can download the application form at the Texas Board of Nursing Website. Some things you might want to accomplish prior to leaving are the documents needed for the CGFNS CES Full Eduacation Course by Course Report. Especially the one that your school and the PRC needs to accomplish. The VOL means Verification of License I think that if you are going to do the CGFNS CES Report you would not need to do another VOL for your license here in the Philippines.
JING
hi po, just wanna ask if I need to have my local board exam before taking State Board in California, kasi po wala pa po akong local board if it’s possible in the future to work as a nurse in California? for now po dito po ako sa Canada waiting for my landed status. thanks alot and Godspeed po
Right now in California they are requiring you to have a license in the country where you were educated. But some are still giving it a try even without the local license. If you want you can take that chance and explain your case why you do not hold a license back in the Philippines.
NAT-NAT
Hello madam, Good day!, I’m a graduate here in the Philippines and didn’t take the board. I have plans of taking my NCLEX at california, because my parants are there and I am petitioned, Will it be okey, Or do I still have to pass my local board here in Philippines? I read on their site that I will pass the certification that I will not practice here in PI. Thank you po. God Bless.. Hope to hear from you..
Hi There. Right now from what I am reading it seems like a license is needed from where you were educated. There are a lot of people who are having problems now since they did not take the local board exam. I suggest that if you have an opportunity to do so, do take the exam. But if you would still choose not to take the local boards then just be ready to explain your case.
LEXPBELTRAN
How do I register in this website?
You just leave a comment on the articles and then I will try to respond to them as soon as I can. You can also join our mailing group.
JENELYN
hello po…just wanna ask if okey lang ba sa Vermont yung certification from PRC since hindi pa naman sila nagrerelease ng license?
I am not sure about this but if you are going to push through with this it would be better to attach a letter together with the certification explaining why you could not present your license yet.
MIA
wow!i2 na po pala new site mo ms. joan…as ko lang po, i received this morning yung letter of eligibility ko along with the candidate bulletin.same with what pinxoul is asking, do i really have to mail the form attached in the candidate bulletin aside from registering on pearsonvue?naguguluhan po kasi ako…thanks a lot!
You just have to do either one of the two. So either you register via the application form that came together with the candidate bulletin or register via the Internet.
DEBBIE
Ma’am, i would like to know the processing time for me to receive my eligibility of requirements for New Mexico Board of Nursing assuming I have submitted complete documents? Thanks a lot.
Ma’am what i mean is the letter of eligibility from New Mexico Board of Nursing, I have already registered at Pearson Vue?
I am not sure specifically the trends in terms of New Mexico but its safe to say in general waiting period could be 3-6 months.
LOUIE
Hi! I’m planning to take the NCLEX California. I want to inquire also about the social security number. Am I required to have a social security number?
You do not need a social security number yet in terms of applying. Once you pass, the California Board of Nursing will be requesting for your SSN before they can release your license.
JEX
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.
Hi There. Recently, most people who have the same status as you are (US Citizen) have been asked by the board to present them with a proof that they passed or took the local boards in the country where they were educated. I remember them saying about even if you are a US Citizen you can be permitted to take the exam but not given a license. But some just stated their case and were granted to take the exam even without the local board exam. But if you have time to take the local exam even if you do not have any intentions of practicing in the Philippines I would suggest doing so. You would need to submit some documents for the school to fill up which is included in the forms when you download it at the California BON site.
CHIECHAY
hi ms joan!! may question po ako.. i recently passed nclex and i was informed that i need to submit a valid ss number for me to have my license.. pano po kaya yun?? di ko po alam pano magapply for that number.. what do i need to do??? can you help me ms joan, please…. thanks po!!!
Unfortunately, that number isn’t just applied for. In order for you to get that you would need to be a legal US resident. So the next thing to do is find for an employer that can sponsor you to be able to work in the US. And within that process once you are approved to work in the US that is the only time you will be able to get a SSN.
Please be reminded that all information placed on these articles are opinions based on different forums, sites, experiences and knowledge. The intention of these articles is to be able to give guidance and idea to the readers. Later on, it will be the reader who will decided on whether or not to push through with the content of this article. In addition, end results vary from person to person and is a case to case basis. If to be posted elsewhere please credit www.philippinenursesinfo.com.
I would like to know lang if its true na if in 3 years hndi pa mkakuha ng SSN marrevoke yung nclex mo? I mean pasado kana nun.. Thanks!
