BRIAN

Thanks for your quick reply, Joan. I have a follow-up question regarding obtaining an SSN (Social Security Number). What are ways to have one? I need to have it because I want to be duly registered as RN in California after passing my NCLEX. Do you think it is possible at this time of retrogression in the US particularly in California to obtain one?

The only way you can obtain a SSN is if you are a legal resident in the US. Once you are a legal resident there, you are automatically given a SSN. It would be best to talk to immigration lawyers/ experts to explore your options about this matter as it involves laws and policies in which are more of their expertise. But I think that as long as there is retrogression it would be harder for Filipino nurses to be able to work in the US.

JAJA

good evening ms. joan, i took nclex last nov 2008 but i failed CA state.. clarification lang po.. kelangan ko mag take ng exam within 2 years from the date of my last examination? kung hindi ako magtatake, my application will be considered abondoned and my file will be destroyed.. ibig sabihin kapag sa nov. 2010 hindi pa ko nakakapag exam ulet, magpapasa ulet ako ng fingerprint, school credentials etc. just like applying for the first time? tama po ba? hope to hear from you ms. joan.. tnx in advance..

I am sorry to hear the news. You can actually take the exam 45 days from the last time you took the examination and yes most probably you are given a certain period to retake or else your file will be abandoned from CA BON so you would have to reapply again providing them with the necessary documents.

ms. joan, continuation of my query.. kapag ba magrereapply.. ung first page lang ng form and $75 bank draft ang isusubmit ko? wala na po bang ibang requirements like photocopy of prc licence, diploma? tnx!!!

Yes you would just need to submit your reapplication form plus the fee. If you need help on NCLEX-RN review materials maybe you could read my article regarding such on the link provided. Hope that could help you with your review. I know you can do it this time around, just take time to analyze and see what went wrong during the exam. Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

hi, i know u could help me with my delema, i am a license nurse in the phil for more than 10yrs na, unfortunately nkapagtrabaho lang aq ng 4 years qs a nurse coz i gave birth to my son, after that i was able to work in different field different from my proffession, my question is that i am now an immigrant here in chicago, i wanted to take the NCLEX am i still qualified kc parang iba na ang curiculum nla ngaun, thou im still holding a valid license in the phil. what document/paper shoul i prepare to submit for CES. thank u very much.

The Illinois BON and the CGFNS will be the one to determine if your curriculum in which you obtained your nursing degree is at par with their standards so I really cannot answer that question directly. As for your CES, you would need to download the forms at the CGFNS website. There are forms there that needs to be submitted to the school where you took up Nursing and as well as in PRC. Both of those agencies will then provide the necessary supporting documents and they will also be the one to forward it to CGFNS. On your part, you would need to fill out the application form which you can do online and pay the fees to process your CES Report. Most of the other instructions are there on the forms to be downloaded. If you have more queries let me know Good luck!

JANE

maam joan, pwede po ba kami mag take ng nclex exam kahit wala pa kami philippine nursing license..gusto po kasi namin mag take ng nclex ng california.

It would be best to take the PNLE first before venturing in to the NCLEX-RN exam especially if you plan to apply in California. They will ask for a license in the country you were educated and it is part of the requirement. So better accomplish that first and then apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing.

NERIE

I just have a question regarding my application for NCLEX. I am here in the Philippines and I did my fingerprinting here using my Philippine address and I just wanted to ask if I can use my US address on my application since I have a relative there in California. Will that be possible using different address on my application and on my fingerprint card? Your reply will be much appreciated. Thank you so much.

It would be best to use a single address in your application just so to prevent any confusion or discrepancy on your part. The more problems you have with your application the longer it would take to be eligible to take the examination.

JNEL

can i ask if how will i know if when will my eligibility will expire?the BRN sent me the letter o eligibility last december 2008. i lost the letter and i dont know if i could still register for the ATT at this time. i am worried bka po kasi expired na..my friends told me that the eligibility is good only for one year..how true?

Yes you’re friends are right usually a Letter of Eligibility expires from 1- 2 years. It depends on the state you applied in. Let me know what state you applied in so we can determine how long the validity of your eligibility is.

Hi there! Glad I found your website. I have a few questions kasi regarding how to acquire my RN license sa California. I have already passed my NCLEX for CA and PearsonVue has mailed me a notice of passing the test along with an application form for the said license. However, it was indicated thereplease, I need your kind advice that an SSN (Social Security Number) is required and I don’t have it, I am not yet a US citizen. What are the steps I should take to gain my license post NCLEX? Help me .