ANN

Hi maam!  I just have one question regarding my visa screen application.  I already sent my requirements to CGFNS and I just realized that I lack some of the documents that they need like my marriage certificate for the name change, and my highschool diploma.  Should I give them a call or should I just go ahead and send these documents?  Magastos kasi ang fedex. okay lang kaya kung sa post office ko na lang ipadala?  thanks!

Well first of all you can always check the status of your application online at the CGFNS Website if you do not have an account in their site I suggest you register because it is the best way to check on your status and the easiest way to correspond with them. I also think that those requirements are necessary to be mailed and you can send it via Phil Post or Fed Ex it doesn’t really matter the important thing is that they arrive. The issue with Phil Post mail is that there might be difficulty in terms of tracking your documents though their service has improved expect your mail to arrive in a later period as compared to Fed Ex but nonetheless it will still arrive to its destination.

JAYSON

I do not know what to apply for: Visa Screen or CES? What is the difference? Thank you.

First of all you need to decide on which state you are applying in because there are states that require a CES. CES basically evaluates your school records and your active licenses as a nurse if it is at par with the standards in the US. After evaluating they forward the result to the state in which you applied in. The Visa Screen on the other hand, is a requirement by most employers and is needed when filing papers for the immigration. But, before you apply for a Visa Screen its prerequisites include that you passed the NCLEX-RN and IELTS/ TOEFL examinations.

AYSA

hi mam,,,naguguluhan lang ako ,,,i just got married this month, can I used my name when I was single in filling the application? kasi worried lang ako by the time na kukuha ako nang exam ang ippresent na identification ay ang passport ( it indicates my name noong single pa ako) I would appreciate your response …

I think it would be better to fix your basic documents first into your married name before anything else (e.g. Passport, Driver’s License, PRC License etc.). I just worry that you are like falsifying your documents by giving your single name when you already got married. In the long run, that would just create more confusion on your part. It will save you time and give you peace of mind. Eventually you will have to deal with the name changes so might as well just start now.

PINKAHOLIC

I just finished applying ces thru cgfns. My problem is my high school diploma , I graduated at the province (Mindanao part) and unfortunately our school registrar office got burnt.So i guess all our files were burned also. Apparently, I have with me my high school diploma , Is it okay if I  mail personally my diploma  and just had it notarized or really necessary that my secondary school will be the one mailing ? And another thing is, I have some mistakes filing up some details on my application form, by the way i applied thru online, the thing is I can’t get back to that part para ma-edit ko? What’s the best thing to do po kaya? Hope you can help me with these.

It is not necessary for your high school to mail the diploma in fact, you could have included it together with your application. I take it that the school still exist and just the documents were lost right? What you can do is photocopy your diploma and then have it certified by your school. I don’t think you can further edit the information you gave in your application form when you have finalized everything. You can only edit when you haven’t finished the application form but once you reviewed and agreed the information is correct that is pretty much it. If you want you can always inquire in their service center on how to go about such.

NATASHA

I just want to know what is CES? Do they need or require my local license in the Philippines once i applied in a particular state where they ask CGFNS CES? Thank you!

CES basically evaluates your school records and licenses and if they are at par with the US standards the result of that evaluation is then forwarded to the state in which you applied in. And yes your local license will be verified as part of the CES evaluation.

LILLADEEP

hi ms. joan! i would like to ask how i could register on pearson vue. i was typing my name, (i have a second name) and the space wasn’t enough. only a letter was missed. i was thinking of just using my first name and not include the second, but i might be questioned later on when i take the exam. it would complicate things and i don’t know what to do. i tried calling them but they always put me on hold.. please help. thanks a lot!

I am not quite sure with this issue because I am worried about the fact that the name on your ATT should be the same as your proof of identification. But then again as long as your first name is the same as the one in your passport then that might be fine since upon checking the site it says first name/ given name. But to be on the safe side of things I insist to continue to give them a call because they are the ones who can really give you the best answer. I hope this helped.

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DEE

Good day! I’m planning to apply for Washington NCLEX and probably take the exam there after receiving my immigrant status. I’m still in the Phils. right now and I’m told that I need to take the IELTS or TOEFL, but I’m not sure where it’s needed and what is accepted by the state. I also read that CGFNS is required in WA. Do i still need to take the CGFNS even if i’m already an immigrant there? Also, I’m considering to apply for Cali NCLEX, since they don’t require CGFNS and have it endorsed to Washington instead? Would that be helpful or not? Thanks so much!

Here is the thing, if you are planning on practicing in Washington might as well apply directly there since even if you apply in California and then endorse your license to Washington you would still have to provide the requirements of Washington so you won’t be able to get away from it. The IELTS or TOEFL varies, for some state they prefer for you to take TOEFL and some are not so particular but in the case of Washington Board of Nursing, they need you to take the TOEFL. Your status in the US is not the basis on whether or not you need to take the CGFNS the fact that you were educated and took up nursing outside the US means you need to fulfill such requirement. Also, please do take note that they are asking for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) NOT the CGFNS Qualifying Examination. I hope this information helped and good luck with your application!

CP11

hello po! may tanong lng po ako about sa application ng nclex in cali. Kasi po kailangan p po ng written explanation kung bkt ako walang license sa Pilipinas. Nagtake po ako ng exam pero di po ako nakapasa. E need ko na po umalis ng Pilipinas kasi ma eexpire n po visa ko. Sasabihin ko po ba yung reason ko kung bkt wala akong license?

You will need to write an explanation letter on why you do not hold a license in the country where you were you took Nursing but I’m not quite sure if that would be the best reason to give to them. Each application is evaluated on a case to case basis.

May tanong p po  uli ako. Nandito po ako sa NJ and plano ko po sana kumuha ng Nclex in California. If ever makapasa po ako pwede po ba ako magreciprocity in NY? or kailangan ko p rin po mag apply sa NY???

You can endorse to New York ut you would have to fulfill the other requirements of the New York Board of Nursing.

RYAJ

It’s been over a year since I last visited your website, I was surprised and even more enthused that it has improved…still your compassion remains the same. I must commend that you are a big help to those queries by other nurses like me…and for that thank you very much..

Thank you so much for the kind words it really means a lot. Thank you also for staying true and loyal to the site. I am continuously challenging myself in trying to find ways to help out my fellow nurses and hopefully in the many more years to come I would be able to do such. It is my pleasure to be able to help you guys out in the little way that I can. Maraming salamat!

Mam Joan, I was able to take the NCLEX-RN examination in California about a year ago, but unfortunately I failed, my question is, since I was found eligible for an examination in California before, I’ m planning retake this year, shall I still pass another set of requirements, that they asked before or simply the retake examination form plus the appropriate fee/s.

I am sorry to hear such news. Just a piece of advice, do not let that defeat you instead try to recall and analyze what you think went wrong the first time you took the examination. Take advantage of the results given to you and focus on the areas where you got low scores because more or less these topics will pop in the next time you take your examination. Just take your time in reviewing and try to see things in a positive light. The fact that you know how it feels and how the flow of the examination goes give you a great advantage on how to prepare for the exam the next time you take it.

You do not need to provide them again with all the requirements all you have to do is download the re-apply form. Fill that out and provide the application fee of $75 in the form of bank draft named after the BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING.

FENG

im seeking for your help,i took my nclex last dec. 2009but i didn’t pass…now i would like to apply again,what po mga req. meron n po akong  form form re-application…yun lng po ba ang kailangan at unf fee n $75?ung mga diploma at license po kailangan pa ba?ung nursing program verification need prin po ipadala?salamat po….hope you can hep me with this….thank you so much

Sorry to hear the news feel free to read my tips to RYAJ (above) regarding the examination and you might find my NCLEX-RN Review Insights helpful. You do not need to provide them again with all the requirements all you have to do is download the re-apply form. Fill that out and provide the application fee of $75 in the form of bank draft named after the BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING.

BANAFSHE

please let me know how can I send my IELTS score to CGFNS electronically?I am woundering sent it to which email address?
may I have my test centre mail it to CGFNS?

The IELTS Testing Center would be the one to mail your IELTS result NOT you. You need to download the IELTS Application Form print page 3 or visit the test center where you applied and request for a form there, fill it out and pay the necessary fees so that they can process your results and mail it to CGFNS. Make sure you have your valid ID, CGFNS ID Number and bring the copy of your IELTS exam result as well.

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SEMAJ

Hi po, graduate po ako ng BSN last 2008,I didnt make it on the Board exam locally, my husband is a US citizen base in San Diego, and he wanted to get me here.Ask ko lng po if pwd po akong mag take ng NCLEX pagdating ko don, sabi po nla mas maige dw mag review don kesa rito sa pinas. how much po ang bayad sa review at fee pag d2 po sa pinas ? tsaka ganun din po sa Cali, magkano po lhat bbyaran and what are the requirements.. pls help me po…

Here is the thing I personally think it would be best if you can retake the local board exams since it is a prerequisite in applying in California Board of Nursing. It might come as a problem for you later on when they ask for a license in the country where you were educated. Even if you give them an explanation letter it might not guarantee that they’d let you sit in for the exam since they will also have to consider your reason for not being able to take the examination. As for the review, there really is some difference based on my own experience. But the thing is it costs a lot and most reviews are really short as compared to what we have in the Philippines. Since you do not have a definite time period on when you would be able to get to the US it would be best to utilize the time you have at the moment attending review sessions in the Philippines it is cheaper and teaching method is familiar. Its more fast paced in the US and most reviews are around 3- 4 days and is quite pricey but you do get a lot of helpful insight. Kaplan in the US has a lot to offer but they charge differently for international students. Review in the US is around $300- $800 and as for the application fee in CA BON is around $130 (without the interim permit).

DANG

hi mam!ask ko lang po pano po mag change ng name for retake sa Cali..I got married na po kc so gz2 ko po sana gamitin famly name ng hubby ko..thanks poh..

You need to download,  print and fill out the Name/ Address Change Form and then provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

KATIE

ms. joan. ayos lng po ba kumuha ako ng CES sa ibang agency. without taking CGFNS exam? sa Massachusetts po daw kasi kahit CES lng

Its fine actually but the thing is the CGFNS is the most used agency in the Philippines and the other agencies where you will be requesting documents (school, PRC etc.) are familiar with the set up of CGFNS I am just afraid that if you avail of other agencies to do your CES credentials it might have issues and new adjustments both for you and the school/ PRC. Also, you are NOT required to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam in order to avail of their CES services from CGNFS. It will only be a problem when the CGFNS Qualifying exam is a pre requisite in applying for Massachusetts which is NOT the case.

LIVING LEGEND

I am confused. Please help me. My father wants me to take exam in Saipan. Maybe he means that I should be a licensed nurse in Saipan first. This is possible but I already have my eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN in California. Which task should I accomplish first? Is it licensure in Saipan or licensure in California. Please help me, Thank you and God Bless!

It would be best to sit down for the NCLEX-RN examination for California and then upon passing, transfer your license to Saipan just so to avoid any discrepancies with your papers. And it would be a waste having an eligibility with California and not using it.

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KRIZZA

im about to apply for nclex i dnt where to  start pls tell me what to do first i really dont know the process tnx

First you need to choose which state you intend to apply to from there you can fulfill the requirements of that state in order to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination. Let me know if you have decided on a state to apply in and we will take it from there

PINKY

Hi Ms. Joan, I am planning to endorse my NCLEX-RN to the state of Vermont since my pass letter will expire this Nov. 2010. However, I’m confused with the CES evaluation report, do I really have to submit on this? and which is better agency? -ierf or cgfns?Another thing is, Where would I send my transcript,rle grades and the verification of my licensure is it in the ces agency or to vermont?Hope you can help me with this. Thank you so much.

Yes the CES is a requirement to be able to endorse your license to Vermont. CGFNS is the commonly used agency at least with the people I know and they do a good job of making your records seen via their website thus making it convenient to check on the status of your application. You would have to send the mentioned forms to CGFNS together with the necessary forms for the CES application. You just need to send a copy of your PRC License together with your Vermont application. I hope this helped please do not hesitate to email me if you have further questions. I’d be more than willing to answer them for you the best way I can.

ERI

Hi Ms Joan! Another question please…I am widening my options so I’m going to ask if it’s easier to just reapply at Vermont and have it endorsed at Missouri? Also, BON California sent me a letter last January saying I passed. Is that considered a ‘pass letter’? They said I need to enclose a pass letter with my application to Vermont. I don’t want to waste $10 just in case the one I have now is considered a pass letter.
I hope you can reply soon!

Congratulations on passing the exam. Here is a reasonable way to look at things if you intend on practicing nursing in Missouri then it would be best to just go ahead and endorse your license in Missouri rather than jumping from one state to the other. But, if you are just after securing a USRN license at the moment then Vermont might be a far more better route then endorse it to Missouri when visas and work opportunities arise. It is considered a pass letter but Vermont is asking for a pass letter with your picture which is not sent to us but to the state board you applied in. So you would still need to pay the $10 to CA BON so then they would be the one to send the official pass letter to Vermont. Hope this information helped

RAZEL D.

Dear Ma’am Joan, I need application form for retake for nclex-rn exam.  What are the steps to file for retake? please help. Thank you very much.

Which state are you planning to retake the NCLEX-RN? Let me know and we will discuss the steps from there

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