MARVIE

hi ms joan! is CES different from visa screen?

Yes its different. CES is used to evaluate your credentials and school records. While as the VisaScreen is used for immigration purposes but also includes the evalauation of your credentials and records. In order for you to successfully obtain a VisaScreen you would have to be able to pass the NCLEX-RN and the IELTS examination.

PATDM

hi.. can you help me?… i am an nclex passer from the state of california and I didn’t take CGFNS exam. to process for an endorsement or to transfer my “license” do I need to take CGFNS exam to process?

Not necessarily. It depends on what state you plan on transferring your licenses to. Each state has different requirements.

EIGNA_01

hello!..this is my first time to post a comment,.hope you can help me.. someone told me to apply for interim permit but the thing is that,. i’m not a NLE passer..and it’s too late when i knew about it because i already passed my application letter..and I received a letter from BRN, a list of all the requirements and it is included the copy of my license from phil.. what pong gagawin ko para po malaman nila na wala po akong license and pwede po bang pacancelled nalang ung interim permit?…
PLEASE help me..Godbless po!

If you are an immigrant or a US citizen you can always write a letter addressed to CA BON the reason why you do not hold a license in the Philippines. But for other reasons, that might be a difficult case to defend since a license in the country where you were educated is a requirement. I thought you were not able to apply for an interim permit? Whether or not you use the interim permit is up to you.

KATH

hi! i just wanna just, if iin the new policy of nclex vermont, do we still have to take the cgfns exam first? coz im a bit confused about that. i want to start processing my papers but this issue confuses me.. pls i need your response thanks a lot!

No they only need you to apply for the CES Report NOT the CGFNS Qualifying Examination.

JCREISHA

hi just want to ask when am I going to submit the application form for licensure rn in new york state?! is it after credential verification from cgfns?! if new york state have already mailed me their reply?! thanks a lot… (^_^).v.

You can submit it now because even if you applied for the CGFNS verification the evaluation of your credentials will be forwarded to New York BON not to you.

You can always endorse your license in Texas but be ready to fulfill the other requirements  that they have. If you are planning on securing your NCLEX-RN examination have you considered applying in Vermont?  Your CES report can be used there as well and have lesser requirements than Texas.

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JAPOT

i have a question to ask about my visa screen and CES from cgfns. i have an on going order for the visascreen but i wanted to add one more order for CES course by course evaluation for healthcare professionals. do i need to go to a different process like sending the same papers once again or should i just pay the bill and they will use the same papers that i sent for my visa screen? hoping for ur help

If you order it online more often than not whatever documents you have provided with your VisaScreen application that is applicable with your CES application will be carried over (e.g. licenses, school records etc.) not unless they have expired. If they need more papers from you they will inform you. But for now, just request for the CES application and from there they will inform you what other pending documents they would be needing. Hope this helped.

JULIEBEE

hi! can i apply for an NCLEX in california NOW even if I’m currently a resident of arizona? and will probably move to california next year? is that possible? like sort of advance application? thanks a lot Ms. Gillen!

It is possible as long as you can provide them with the necessary documents they need and if you do not intend to practice in Arizona because like you mentioned you would not be moving until next year. Please be informed that California requires you to give your Social Security Number in your application or else your application will be sent back to you.

TIN

hi, i am an immigrant here in CA but took my nursing degree in the Philippines. i had already sent the board of registered nursing my application, fingerprinting, and all the necessary requirements for my  application for examination. unfortunately, instead of receiving an approval what they gave me are completion of the following:

1. transcript (both theory and clinical hours)
2. class schedule for the nursing program completed my nursing school
3. clinical rotation schedule sent directly by the school
4. transcipt (s) set directly to the board of registered nursing for all education/ training completed prior to enrolling in your nursing program
5. copy of visa or passport (all pages) validating your entry and departure dates reflected on your educational transciript(s)
6. registration or the enrollment form

all of these are uncalled for. are they questioning my authenticity? if there is anyone who has the same experience as mine. how long did it took them to do the evaluation before giving you the permit to take the exam? please i really really need answers.

I am so sorry for this unfortunate incident. But let me tell you that this is not the first time that such documents have been asked from immigrants who took nursing in the Philippines. Let us just say that each applicant is a case to case basis so no individual application is alike. I cannot answer as to why the CA BON are asking for such requirements but it could be possible that they just want to verify/ clarify some data from your school etc. It would be best to just provide them with the documents requested since without such documents your application will not be completed. If you provide them with what they need they will grant you with your eligibility.

ARNIE

hi! first time to post here so im not sure if im posting at the right place.. anyway, i applied for the CA-NCLEX last year, november 23 2009.. then i received a letter from BON that they have not received the  copy of my related learning experienced. then i mailed to them my RLE last may 10 2010, until now i haven’t receive a letter of notification from them that they received my RLE.. matagal po ba talaga processing non?

Yoiu did post at the right place. Processing usually takes a month or two. I think it would be valid to make a follow up on your application by giving them a call.

KAT

i would like to ask on what should i do regarding my endorsement to pennsylvania. i passed the nclex rn under the state of california, of course, i dont have ssn. so i cant get a license. mag expire ung sa cali this december. i dont want to take it again. how can i endorse it to pennsylvania? do i need ces full education course by course? how about texas?which is easier? i already have my visa screen certificate and ung sa ces full educaton course by course, my recepient for that ces certificate is pennsylvania. but i have learned only just this day na d daw required sa pennsylvania ung ces, and what i need is to take the cgfns qualifying exam just to endorse to pennsylvania. i dont want to take cgfns exam. so im thinking of texas, if pwede na sa kanila ku na lng iendorse. i need your help. please TT

You can always endorse your license in Texas but be ready to fulfill the other requirements  that they have. If you are planning on securing your NCLEX-RN examination have you considered applying in Vermont?  Your CES report can be used there as well and have lesser requirements than Texas.

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JOANNA

hi, im a greencard holder, i wish to take the nclex in LA.. i didn’t take the NLE in PHIL. will i still need to write an explanation letter? also, sa pag apply sa nclex, should i pass ALL together the forms (diploa,fingerprint) or unahin muna ung application form? then, dpat bang sabay ung pag pass nung school ung TOR ko and den my application or unahin mna ang application forms? please help me. im reallyconfused. thanks

You will still need to write a letter of explanation even if you are a green card holder. You will pass your application form first together with the other requirements such as copy of your RN Diploma, Fingerprint Card etc. All school records should come from the school not with your personal application or your own address. It does not matter which one goes first though, it would be better if your application comes first just as to have a basis as to what the school records are for. The more important thing is that the school records will come from the school NOT from you.

SILENT_ANGEL

hi miss joan!ü please help me. . . very confused. . . i need to endorse my cali license to vermont, its about to expire. . . dont want to retake NCLEX-RN anymore. . . where should i start?? i have many questions in my mind, please help me. . .

First you need to download the International Nurse NCLEX Pass Endorsement Application. Most of the information you need are there.

First,  i know i need to apply for CES, but there are 2 types of CES report, which one should i apply for? Healthcare Profession and Science Report, or Full Education Course-by-Course Report??

You can choose any of the two. They accept both reports.

Second, Vermont requires Candidate Report from California, how will i apply for it??

You need to write them a letter requesting for a copy of your test results and have it sent to the Vermont Board of Nursing. Do not forget to include a payment of $10 for the said request. It should be in a form of manager’s check payable to the BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING.

Third, does the Request for Academic Records For Credentials Evaluation Service should really come straight from my school or can i include it with my application. Same as with the Request for Validation of Registration/License For Credentials Evaluation Service from PRC?? Super thank you miss joan. . .ü

All of these should come from the school especially if you are to send it to CGFNS. They are very much particular when it comes to these things. So be sure to follow their instructions carefully. Hope this helped

ES

ask ko lang po kung pwede ba akong magupdate or mag address change over the phone…??? thanks po…

That depends on what state or what application you are pertaining to. You have to be more specific.

BEVERLY L.

Good day! i wouldlike to ask the requirements for getting a visa screen? can i get a visa screen even if i don’t have an employer yet? thanks a lot!

Getting a Visa Screen is usually a requirement of an employer and yes you could get one even if you do not have one yet. Basic requirements in order for you to obtain a Visa Screen is a BSN degree, NCLEX-RN Passer and IELTS or TOEFL passer. If you do not have any one of these I would suggest completing first such and then proceeding to applying for your Visa Screen.

VANESSA

you know what we have exactly the same case, cali to IL license, same prob no SSN,….our difference is just that im here right now in IL for a vacation, i can take advantage of my stay to process…but im not also sure of the outcome, i called BON CA, they say i can do the verification licensure part with them even without ssn, from there we can have a good start,…prepare the aplication for lic, cgfns ces report, live scan finger printing… fees to complete on the packet requirements before submission…really im kinda having a headache with all the steps, paper works and etc..please advise as well with anyone who’ve got expert knowledge…can we do endorsement process…without ssn yet.

Endorsement will not be an issue even if you do not hold a SSN because the state where you hold a current license will just need to verify that you passed the NCLEX and they will endorse it to the state in which you applied in. The main issue will be even if your license is transfered they might not be able to provide you with an actual license if you do not hold a SSN. But this will vary depending on which state you are applying.

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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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