NYRNWANNABE

If I will meet all of the NY board of nursing’s eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX examination, how can I get a certificate on child abuse seminar when I am here in the Philippines? Thank you.

If I am not mistaken it is lister on their website the accredited schools for such seminar most them you can take online and pay via credit card.

RUBYANN

I just want to ask regarding NCLEX-RN pass endorsement to Vermont…there’s a portion in the application requiring us to submit a NCLEX-RN candidate report with photo..how am I going to submit since I only received a notification letter without the my photo? Please help me!!!

I think that letter would do since now they require you to have a CES report/ VisaScreen from CGFNS which also verifies your license from whichever state you applied in. For now, the best thing to do is to just send in the notification letter and if that does not work then you can always request a copy from the state you applied in to verify your license.

LILLADEEP

hi ms. joan! again, thank you for your responses, i don’t know how i could get these things done without your help. remember i received a letter from cali bon wherein they asked for the photocopy of my rle? after sending it a week after, i was surprised to receive my eligibility this last week of august. it only took a month and half to be processed. question is, what do i do next? i’m going to be training at a hospital for 3 mos. and i don’t think i can fully focus on my reading. if i register @ pearson vue and i receive my att, do i get to choose my exam date? i don’t want to be caught empty-handed when my att arrives and the exam date is sooner than i think. i’m planning to take it around april or may. ;x thank you in advance!

Here is the thing once you register with PearsonVue and pay the $200 you will receive your ATT once you get that ATT you will have one year to take the examination. You will always have that option to choose your exam date but make sure that once you register you are ready to take the examination.

JOANNA KAYE

i’m here again!hehe, anyways, i have my eligibility already and they send it thru mail and not thru email..is it okay?my friend also received got his eligibility thru mail..my problem is, when i tried to register to www.pearsonvue.com/nclex, i can’t complete my application. i got stuck on the part of Nursing Program something..what should i do? pls send me an email. it will greatly be appreciated..thanks a lot

Hi there its so nice to hear from you and yes usually the eligibility is sent through mail. I’m not sure what part of the site you are mentioning but usually there might be some codes specific like for the school, nursing program etc. The NCLEX Candidate Bulletin might be of help to you when it comes to the registration procedures.

MIKE

Hi Ms. Joan, First of all, i would like to thank you for coming up with a website like this. The amount of information I’ve learned over the past hour that I’ve been browsing here was more than what I’ve learned from various sources over the past two months.

Glad to be of help. I am very happy that you find the information in the site helpful in your process. Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it

Anyway, I still have so many questions to ask and I hope you won’t mind answering them later here. First, I am a US citizen (parents are pinoy) but I grew up here. I graduated with a BSN degree last April, and I passed the June 2009 NLE. My RN license is for release in the first week of October.

Its a good thing you were able to take the PNLE despite your status as a US Citizen. Congratulations on making the local board exams.

As for my first question, is it ideal for me to just mail the application to the BRN after I receive my license so I could scan and print it? (Because I am considering to apply for an Interim Permit, just in case I have to work there.)

Yeah i think that would just prevent you from further delays in application if you are not in a hurry or anything I think it would be best if you wait for your license.

Since I am a US citizen, I don’t have to apply for a VisaScreen, right?

Yes that is correct.

Also, regarding the documents the school has to accomplish, may i just get them from the school after they’ve signed it and just attach it together with all the other requirements? So that all the requirements will be sent in just one envelope.

Nope. Here is the thing most schools do not offer a courier service to mail the documents to the Boards of Nursing. What you can do is submit the necessary documents and once accomplished, get it from your school and have it mailed separately from your application and make it appear that the school is the one mailing your documents. They can never be mailed together with your application since it provides conflict of interest. Make sure you have the school documents placed in a sealed envelope with the signature of your school registrar for security purposes.

Regarding the fingerprinting, do I really need to request for a Fingerprint card (8″x8″) (FD-258) from the link you posted in one of the entries? https://app.dca.ca.gov/rn/requests.asp (Because I thought the card is available at the NBI.) If so, how long will I wait until the fingerprint cards arrive? Will it be sent to me via mail? Do I have to pay for anything?

Yes you would have to request that from the California Board of Registered Nursing. Usually the card takes about a month or two before it arrives and it will be sent via mail. No payments are made for requesting a fingerprint card. If you plan on going to the US anytime soon you can avail of the LiveScan process there.

About the passport-type photograph, do we really have to follow the US passport format or we could just send any 2×2 photograph? (Since I have a US passport I know that the measures differ than the regular 2×2 here in the Philippines.)

I just sent the regular 2×2 picture  that is used in the Philippines.

As for the bank draft, we have to attach it together with the other requirements in the envelope, right?

Yes the bank draft should be sent together with your application or else your application will NOT be processed.

And lastly, since the state of California does not require CGFNS and IELTS, are there any other requirements besides the NCLEX-RN that we need to fulfill?

None you just need to pass the NCLEX-RN examination and once you passed, you need to provide them with your SSN in order to obtain your license.

Thank you very much and I apologize for asking soooo many questions

Glad to be of help let me know if you have any further clarifications or questions Good luck with your application!

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CONFUSED01

Hi mam joan ! i really appreciate the time that you gave to answer my questions… i called the California Board of nursing and your right my papers was on process already, there just waiting for the documents coming from my school and hopely everything will be ok…

That is good to hear I hope that your Letter of Eligibility arrives soon and good luck with your preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination.

ROS06

Hello!I would like to ask how long does it usually take to receive the fingerprint card from Cali BON?I  have requested it like a month ago and until now, i haven’t received it.I requested it again cause i’m thinking they didn’t receive my request for the fingerprint card.what else would be the reason for this?and i have another problem!I’m a U.S citizen but i graduated here in the phil. and i have no plans to work here.i’m aware that i have to write an explanation letter why i don’t hold a phil.license.can you please send me a sample of how i should write it?hope to get a reply back from you!thank you in advance..

Well if you intend on taking the examination in the US why don’t you just do the LiveScan when you are there it would be faster that way. But there might be issues with the number of people requesting for the fingerprint card or with the mailing. Maybe PRC can give you a letter validating that you cannot take the examination here.

SHADOW

Good day. I just have my IELTS exam last Aug. 22… Probably after 2 weeks I will have my result already.. Ask ko lang po next step.. I have my NCLEX and IELTS already. Visa Screen na po sunod right? Sino po ba puwede consult ko about the specific visa that I will apply? Ang problem ko now is I don’t have an employer pa. pero I want to have my visa screen na para mabilis na. tama po ba? How to apply na rin po for visa screen? Thank you sa help… More power… Godbless

Well you can secure your VisaScreen but please take note that the VisaScreen does not necesarrily guarantee you work nor papers to be able to work. An advantage of having your VisaScreen done is that you won’t put your IELTS to waste since it expires in 2 years. In addition, most employers require VisaScreen as part of their requirement in getting possible employees. With the current US visa status it might be best to wait a little longer before applying especially when you are tight on a bidget. Just think it over at the moment. You can download the VisaScreen application at the CGFNS Website. You can apply online as well. Good luck!

ANTHEA

ano po lagay sa race sa fingerprint card?

It depends on what state you are planning on applying since they have different procedures.

KUAN S.

Thanks for writing this great blog I really enjoyed.

Thank you for the kind words glad you enjoyed the site.

MISCHA

I just want some help regarding the letter for PRC. Iam a US citizen and I m not going to take the NLE here in the Philippines they said I just need to secure a letter and present it to PRC and they will give me a certification letter which I can include with my NCLEX application. Do you know how this works? What other requirement should I include with my letter to the PRC Im planning to go to PRC next week. To whom shuold I address the letter? Thanks so much for your help.

This is the first time I have actually heard of such. But the best thing to answer this dilemma is PRC they have a department handling all papers concerning about certifications and those needed going abroad which is near the main entrance. You can ask there to whom to address the letter and how to get the said certification or if it insist in the first place. I hope this helped. But usually, most US Citizens who studied BS Nursing here just informed the CA BON themselves that they cannot take the local boards because of their status.

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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.

MAC11

hi good day to all, my name is Mac and i need your help guys ,napasa ko yung nclex sa CAli then na recieve ko na yung license ko, wala akong local license and ielts, gusto ko sana mag work dito sa illinois ,ask ko lang kung pano mag pa endorse and yung mga requirements na kelangan,please help me salamat in advance

Hi Mac! First, congratulations on passing the exam If you want to practice in Illinois you would have to endorse your license to that state. You can view the Endorsement Application for Illinois at the link provided and most of the information you need are there. You would also need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as part of their requirment as well as avail of the CES Report by CGFNS to assess your school credentials.

SGNurse

I just recently discovered this site and I find it very helpful.I would like to inquire about my Visa screen certificate that will expire on 2010 although all my papers are already submitted in NVC by my employer and I am just waiting for my case to be current. Due to the retrogression, I am confused what will happen to my Visa screen since I only got CGFNS and IELTS certificate and until now I havent got RN US license. Thank you.

Thank you very much glad to be of help to everyone. Well as long as your papers are not yet filed you would have to renew your VisaScreen certificate to make it current. To be sure, verify with your employer or agency that is handling your documents for the US. But as far as I know it has to be renewed until your papers are finalized. Reading the link provided about Renewing Expired VisaScreen at the link provided might be helpful to you.

JHOYIE

hi..how can i forward my nclex result to cgfns? my state is california…

You would have to send the Verification of License Form which is provided by CGFNS to the California Board of Nursing. Fill out the necessary details and mail it to this address:

California Board of Registered Nursing
Attn: Renewals Unit
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

Also, please do not forget to include a money order of $60 and make it payable to Board of Registered Nursing. Once they receive the forms, they will be the one to forward it to CGFNS .

SUNSHINE B.

hi, ms. joan!  im glad to see ur website and it is so nice of you to help us your fellow nurses..  i have certain concerns and hoping you could help me..

Thank you very much and glad to be of help.

first: is it true that if I will apply for New York NCLEX-RN i must get CVS first and wait for it for about 7-8 months? is it really that long? then after that i will have to wait for another 4-5 months for eligibility?

The CVS requirement is correct. But as for the waiting time it might vary due to a lot of factors. Of course, if you give the correct requirements and information to CGFNS processing would be faster. You are given a year to fulfill all the requirements needed by CGFNS. As for the processing in New York that is another thing and processing will vary from one applicant to the other.

second: if i will apply for CA NCLEX-RN and fortunately i will passed it, is it possible that i could work in NY instead? how long will it be process?

You can always transfer your license to New York but the thing is you would still have to fulfill New York Board of Nursing’s requirements which is the CES. So it would be better to apply to  the state where you really intend to work in.

i will appreciate any information that you could give me.. thank you! God Bless! 

Hope this helped

LILLADEEP

hi ms. joan! thank you for the infos here, they’re really helpful. i would just like to ask, if you requested for the fingerprint card first thru the link that you gave in the article above, will the board send it and ask you for the payment after? or they won’t send it unless you payed them first? thank you for you help in advance. i really need guidance coz i’m pressured by my parents. i don’t know if i should work first or get these exams over with.

There is no payment for the fingerprint card. They will just send you the fingerprint at no charge. Do not give in to the pressure, I am sure you’re parents are just thinking what is best for you. Stay positive and keep your cool Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

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