AVRIL

Hi, I have taken and passed the NCLEX-RN of vermont last May 2009, and it will expire in 2011. However, Im not yet going to practice as an RN in Vermont any sooner. My question is: Do I will have a problem when I renew it? Do I need an SSN to renew it? I hope you can give light to my inquiry. Thanks and more power!

Did they gave you like a certificate or a license already? If so, then you might not have any difficulties renewing it. And are they demanding ofr a US SSN at any moment? But here is the thing their rules change every so often so there really isn’t a definite answer to your dilemma. Besides 2011 is still a long way and a lot can change by then.

LOVECHOC

hi ms. joan, i got a letter from BON in california and stated that i submitted an incomplete requirements. i need to send them a copy  of my TOR, RLE, RLE breakdown and certified true copy of my diploma. i thought there’s no need to send a certified true copy of my diploma since i provided them a copy of my license? anyway, do i have to attach a personal letter to the documents they were asking? or just send them the documents to complete my application without any letter? hoping to hear from you ms. joan. and thank you so much! God Bless! i am so desperate to finish this application process. take care then..

Well during my time that is what I did since they were asking for a diploma that proves that I can practice nursing in my country. But it seems like in general they did not receive any documents coming from your school. So what you can do is just request all of these things from the school and then have it placed in a sealed envelope and then attach a copy of they letter they sent as well as a personal letter explaining the contents of the sealed envelope as per their request. Hopefully that would solve the problem.

SAIRO

hello ma’am, I’m a second courser and I am filling up CGFNS-CES form (for ILLINOIS BON). I have some questions regarding the education.  Do I have to write all schools that I’ve attended, including my masteral program (non-health)that I failed to complete?

Anything that will affect your application especially nursing related should be placed. I do not think that would be an issue as long as you indicate it as not completed. But if it is not necessary to place might as well not place it as it just might lead to further confusion. But if the question indicates whether it is completed or not then it might be fine to put it. You are in the best position to decide in this situation.

CONFUSED1

hi ! im just confused right now, i passed my application for NCLEX-RN in BON in california.. and i know my school sent all the rest of the requirements that they need..together with that i attached my fee in a form of a check.. it’s been a month now i dont receive any letter from them at when i check my bank acct, the BON cashed it already.. does it mean that they had my application approved ?? im confused.. so somebody lighted me up.. i was trying to call the board of nursing in california but i always been hold for a long time.. thank’s  a lot !!!

Give it time sometimes it takes 2- 3 months before you respond as they are entertaining a lot of applicants. When they cash in the check it does not mean that your application is approved it means they are processing your papers. There might still be some documents needed from you and the only way to know that your application is approved is when you receive your Letter of Eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN examination. I suggest to give it another month and if you do not hear from them you can give them a call to ask about the status of your application. Good luck!

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CRESCENT_MOON

Hello ma’am, I have my visacreen already and I am planning to take the NCLEX exam: Chicago board. I would like to asked which address,application forms or website I should be applying. Please guide. Thanks

You can find most of the things you need at the Illinois Board of Registered Nursing site please click on the link to download the application form. If you have any further clarifications I would love to be of help.

GRACIELA B.

I would like to ask how to fill up the fingerprint card. Is it okay to use the whole word because I do not know what are the codes.  And regarding to the residence of the person fingerprinting what address should i use? US address or our address in the Phil? Also could youhelp me construct a Letter of Explanation or give me tips on what should I say?

I am planning to take the NCLEX eaxam for the state of New Mexico but I need to submit th CES. Do i still need one when I already have a CGFNS certificate and Visa Screen Certificate?

hello maam i failed my nclex examination just recently and i got a lot of questions on how to reapply, i badly need your help. my first question is, can i pass may request for reappply/repeat examination as soon as i got the letter? or i need to wait for 45 days before i can pass the reapplication letter? my second question is that do i still need to pass the nursing verification? my third question is that after the $75 do i need to pay another $200 and $150? thanks please email mam i will wait thank you so much =)

I want to know the next schedule for Philippine Nurses Examination 2009.

MARICEL0981

Hello Ms. Joan I Hope all is well with you. Anyway, I really need your advise.. I’m a US Citizen and i just finished my nursing degree in philippines and now i’m planning to take a nclex exam here in california but i haven’t take the PRC exam in philippines. Please Advise Thanks.

Here is the thing if you are a US Citizen the PRC might not allow you to take the PNLE. But the best thing is to verify with them if they would allow you to sit in for the exam. The reason for asking is that sometimes when you apply for California they still ask you if you have license where you took your nursing degree. But then again this is a case to case basis. You can always explain your case if in case they ask you why you do not hold a license in the Philippines.

REDGEPG

hello, will it matter if in my eligibility letter i was addressed as MR. instead of MS. , i think i mistakenly placed M in my gender instead of F ?

You have to inform the Board of Nursing where you applied in. That might be an issue when you take the examination.

JIPEE

hi. ask ko lng po on how will i renew my CA-RN license.. my license was released because i send the BON a TIN. but i received a letter that i should renew my license with a SSN which i dont have because i only have a tourist visa

You would have to verify this with the Board of Nursing since I know that they have made some changes with regards to this. The best thing to do is to inquire with the BON.

PRINCESSPHAU

Hi..can you please help me I have my license in California and i want to make an edorsement to Washington State. I’m having a hard time doing that. Do I still need to request for finger printing card? Im in the philippines now. Please help. and Ms. Joan do i need finger printing card? Could i just request for that in Washington State since i’m here in the Philippines?

First thing to do is to download or request from the Washington State the endorsement form. Usually when they send you a copy of the application it comes with the fingerprint cards. If not there is usually a part of the site wherein you can request for fingerprint cards and then have it accomplished here.

JOPET RN

hi..just recently discover this site and at the same time just preparing my papers to apply..my questions are: is it true that vermont just recently changed its rule on applying for nclex just this july09? so i decided to shift to cali..does it require breakdown of course description frm school and how will i know if i have some problems on my papers upon passing to them?thanks God bless…

Yes Vermont just changed its requirement. They now require CGFNS CES evaluation. California has forms for the school to be accomplished and that includes the Breakdown of Nursing Education which is provided when you download the application. If ever there would be problems with your application the CA BON will contact you via mail  for any issues.

CRISTOPER J.

Maam Joan, Good day! I have concern and worries with my NCLEX application. The BRN had not responded to my letter through fax. I delegated one of my relatives in the USA to follow up my application status. I filed my application last October 2008. I’ve received an initial letter from BRN telling me that I lack my school documents. Until now August 2009, I have not received any letter from them regarding what’s the problem with my application. I called my school that they already sent my documents. I’m worried because few months from now my application will be abandon. What should I do? We’ve tried everything. Calling them was kind of hard. That’s why we sent through fax.

Maam Joan, I already took my IELTS. Could u evaluate my score?

Listening- 6.5

Reading -7.0

Writing -6.0

Speaking- 6.5

OBS- 6.5

Is there any country that would accept me as a nurse? not as a student visa. Hoping to hear from your advise

hello… i have a few questions regarding the nclex registration. this is my first time and i really have no idea how to start..im hoping for your guidance. please do help me.. thanks..

PAT

hi thanks to the info about ATT, i just got it a week ago and my problem now is to look for a good review center, can you suggest a few? thank you so much.

It depends on your study habits and your preferred review approach. Personally, I took Pentagon NCLEX-RN review and they have a comprehensive type of review especially if you want to strengthen your foundations. I have heard some good words about Kaplan as well but I think their review depends on your own pace as well. If you want some more of my insight on NCLEX-RN review materials you can read my article here.

SHADOW

Just want to ask kung puwede po ba ako kuha ng work as caregiver kahit I passed already my NCLEX in california? hirap po kasi pumunta as a nurse. and pag puwede ako mag caregiver puwede ko na rin po ba yung SSN para yun yung i-submit ko sa BON ng Cali. para kuha ko na licnese ko. thank you po…

I’m not sure if I am the right person to give advice to you when it comes to these kinds of things since this involves immigration issues and stuff. But I would guess that you would have a better chance as a nurse despite the retrogression issue a caregiver job only requires a HS Diploma as a requirement if I am not mistaken. But it would be best to consult this with an immigration lawyer.

ERI

I will be waiting for the eligibility this time. Will that be sent by email or is it going to be by snail mail?

The Letter of Eligibility (LOE) will be mailed to you via snail mail.

JAYZEE

hi po pwede po bamg magpatulong kung papano yong process ng nclex application sa vermont? saka kung magkano yomg cost nun? thanks po God bless

You can download the Vermont application at the link provided. Overall cost safe estimate would be around $400- $500 since they require to have a CGFNS CES evaluation which cost around $350.

MARK GLENN

Hello! I just recently passed the Phil.Local Nurse licensure Exam. I have plans of working in the US as a nurse. I intend to take all the necessary exams before I apply for a local job for an experience. I am confused on what or where to start. Can you please give me some info.

Congratulations! I would suggest to send in applications to local hospitals while you prepare for your NCLEX-RN exams since getting a local job can take some time and can be very difficult as opposed to finishing the NCLEX-RN and then looking for a job. As for applying, you have to decide on which state you intend to apply in as each state has a different requirement. At the same time while deciding, choose whether or not to enroll in a review center or just do self study. You can actually get all of this done in around 6- 8 months considering you do your applications correctly.

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.

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