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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TIN

hi Joan! thanks for ur time ..my  first NCLEX was for California but i am now trying to apply for NY.what steps should i do?i am quite confused.MY research tells me that I need to have my credentials verified by CGFNS first (NY credentials verification) and then they will be the one to forward it to NYSED.MY question is.,,for the credentials verification, there are 3 forms to be printed,signed and notarized, do i have to print it out and send it to my alma mater first to have them notarized or should i send all 3 forms to CGFNS?i have all my documents with me, do i need to have some docs or forms to be filled up by my alma mater in the phil?

It seemed like there is only one document that needs to be notarized (the part with the attestation). The others are just letters authorizing CGFNS to obtain records from your school and licensing. But the signature in all of these documents should be alike.

ELEANOR

Hi Miss Joan…I’m just worried regarding my CGFNS CES application because I’m planning to take my NCLEX here in Arizona. All my transcripts were noted received and still waiting for approval. I didn’t forwarded my marriage certificate and college diploma which bothers me a lot. Do I need to submit them? Is it delaying my application? Do I need to take IELTS? Your help is very much appreciated. Thank You. God bless!!!

I don’t think they will be needing your college diploma since they have all your other records such as the transcripts etc. They would need your high school diploma though. As for the marriage certificate if you declared your married name then they would be needing your marriage certificate (see questions #2 and 3 of the form). Taking the IELTS or not will depend on the state which you applied in. If you have any doubts or questions about your application signing up on the CGFNS website is the best way to keep posted with your application. They do a very good job of informing you any problems with your application either via email or snail mail.

YURIY

I have an important question about CGFNS. How can I ask it on this website. You seem to have some many great questions answered here but I still couldn’t find the was to post one. Please advise

Just leave a comment like everyone else does and I shall get back to them as soon as I can. I usually email people asking questions if an answer is up and running on the site Looking forward to your question

JOAN

Hi Ms.Joan I have a huge huge problem BON is asking for my passport but I lost my passport which has all my arrival and departure info. What do I have to do? Hwat should I submit to them in replcament of my passport info. please help please. Thank you so much.

They are asking for your passport why? Not that I am trying to pry or anything but it helps to know the circumstances around your situation. First things first, you need to file an affidavit of loss for your passport you cannot just let that pass by. I think the DFA might have steps on how to go about such information. If they need your passport information then maybe the DFA might be the agency that can help you out with such. You also need to inform the BON that your passport was misplaced but at the same time have some proof that you took action on the case thus the affidavit of loss (as proof).

MSAR

i am a little confused right now.. don’t know where to start.. well, i am planning to apply for an endorsement/reciprocity from a california license to ILLINOIS but since i am here in the Philippines, i still dont have an SSN to finish the application form, i am afraid to submit the APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT and pay the amount not sure if what im doin is right.. please help me or assist me in a way, the best way i should do to have a good start and finish everything smoothly.. bottom line is i want to be a licensed nurse in Illinois even if i passed NCLEX in california.. no SSN yet, no LICENSE NUmber no everything to fill up and finish the forms.. please please need help! thanks alot! hoping for your reply..

It will be fine even without a SSN when you just submit the form for license verification from Illinois to California attach a copy of the letter that California sent to you as reference and pay the fee for endorsement. I hope this helped.

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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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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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