JONEE

Hi! I passed the California NCLEX-RN exam last year. How would i get my license? I don’t have SSN yet. What happens when it expires?

Unfortunately you cannot get your license without a SSN. It would be better if you endorse your license to another state before it expires. If it expires then you would have to reapply and retake the NCLEX-RN examination.

MAI

hi ms joan. i really need help with my problem. i have a cali license right now. i’m trying to endorse it to a connecticut license. i read on their website that i need to have a verification of certification from CGFNS. since my license is from cali i didn’t take the CGFNS. does that mean i have to take it so i can endorse my license to connecticut? or do i only need to submit my documents/requirements to CGFNS and have them verify it then they’ll give me a paper or something saying it’s ok and stuff? btw, i’m here in connecticut right now on a fiance visa and i’m getting married soon. thanks so much!

You just need to have CGFNS verify your documents not necessarily taker the CGFNS examination. Once they verify your records, they will be the one to forward it to Connecticut Board of Nursing. Congratulations on getting married

MAY

hi,i just want to ask if how much is the total fees endorsing my nclex california to illinois?I cant find it here in their website.May I know the correct website?I have already the forms in illinois so i can process it for endorsement.Do I need to contact the Cali BON to send my results to Illinois?How?pls help me..im very confused..thanks.

This is the link for the Endorsement Application for Illinois. Fee for endorsement is $50.00 and then there is a fee for CGFNS Credentials Evaluation $335 (online application) and $410 (paper application). You would need to have CA BON verify your license so to process that application you need to pay them $60 and they will send the result to CGFNS. Also you would need to take the TOEFL exam which is around $140 to $150. I hope this helped your dilemma and gives you a rough estimate of the cost you would be entailing in transferring your license.

REDBELLE

may i ask po regarding sa endorsement ng california license sa vermont. nadownload ko na po ung  nclex pass application, aside po ba sa application form, nclex pass letter with photo, local license and 150 dollars bank draft for fee ano pa po ba kailangan ko iaccomplish? Need ko pa po ba magapply online ng Credentials evaluation report? SA Dec 26, 2010 po maexpired California license ko. Please help po..

You would need to have your credentials evaluated by CGFNS as this is their requirement. Also bear in mind that you need to request CA BON to submit your NCLEX result and that comes with a fee of $10.  I suggest you start processing your application now since transferring your license and fulfilling these requirements take time estimate 3- 6 months.

CDV

Hello. I went to LBC to send my docs to CA-BON. They were asking me of the name of the person in BON or a phone number to be written on the pouch along with the BON address. what do i write?tnx

I don’t think there is a specific person to look for but as for a contact number you can place this: (916) 574-7697. Please bear in mind that if you do not hold a SSN do not push through with your application. They have recently made changes with their application process and will only accept applicants who are currently holding a US Social Security Number.

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LLOYDIE

Have a question.Made a mistake in the year of graduation and started school with pearson. how to correct it and is that a problem? should the school itself contact them on my behalf?? Thanks

I’m not quite sure if I got your question correctly did you mean that you had it wrong just in Pearson or even in your application in the State Board? Either way you should inform them ASAP just so they can update your records and not have discrepancy on both. The school should only contact them if they were the one who made a mistake on your forms.

OPEL

may i ask po miss joan? pwede po bang mag pa endorse sa arizona kahit di ka US citizen? sa cali po ako nka register eh.. nalilito na ako po talaga and i have all my requirements ready na.. please help po..ty!

The question is have you already submitted documents for California? If you have submitted already then you must continue your application to California until you pass the NCLEX-RN before you endorse to Arizona. The only way you can endorse to another state is when you already passed the NCLEX-RN exam. Also please bear in mind with the recent changes in the rules in CA BON you would not be able to apply with them unless you have a SSN.

JULIEBEE

I would like to ask regarding my application for NCLEX-RN here in ARIZONA. I’m really confused about the English Validation exam like TOEFLs and IELTS that they require for a foreign nursing graduate (like me from the Philippines) so I was just wondering if it is necessarily for me to TAKE it or NOT?? Will they consider me not to take the English Exam since our Nursing Program in the Philippines was all in English? Thanks a LOT! :/

There were only exempted countries which will NOT take any of the given english exams. You would still need to take any of these exams as part of the requirement for AZ BON.

BENEDICT

I’m so confused …=( Please help me . I want to know if Do need to pass TOEFl exam for the requirement of chicago Illinois and regarding my fingerprint card Ive already maled a request letter to them 2 months ago and yet there’s no reply…. I’m kind down right now regarding my apllication at thta state so please help me. Thank you and Godbles

Yes you need to take the TOEFL exam as English is not our primary language. Please try to send a request at this address:

Or you can give them a call at this  number: 1 (217) 782- 8556 to follow up on your request.

DEE

Hi! Thank you for responding to my previous question. Now, I need help with my CGFNS application. I’m here at Washington state and I’m from the Philippines. Washington state requires both CGFNS and TOEFL exam. Here’s the case, while I’m still in the Philippines, I went to PRC and gave them the forms they need to fill-out for my NCLEX and CGFNS. Now, they already sent the forms they filled-out. The problem is, I haven’t applied to either of the 2. Would they just keep my records there until I submit my application? Also, I don’t know what kind of report does the Washington State require. Is it the Healthcare Profession & Science Report or the Full Education Course-by-Course Report? And do I need to complete my TOEFL exam before I file my application to CGFNS? Thank you and God bless you more!

Most probably they have them in file but it depends on how long they were sent. Usually they keep on file until a year and if ever it has been disposed of I am sure they will inform you of such actions. As for which type of report is to be done it was not mentioned in the application. Safest is to give them a call and when you apply with CGFNS usually they ask you what state you are applying to. You need to have a TOEFL result as it is part of the CGFNS requirement.

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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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DDD

HELP! i really cant find where to get the chicago, illinois fingerprint card request form. i need it badly. please help.

You need to request for fingerprint card at this address:

Upon receiving the fingerprint card follow these instructions:

1. Utilize a fingerprint card obtained from this Department/Division
2. Take it to a local police authority in any state to obtain classifiable prints
3. Contact an approved livescan vendor and make arrangements for them to process your fingerprint card. Not all approved livescan vendors process the fingerprint card. Two such vendors that do process the fingerprint card are Accurate Biometrics/Art’s Investigations or Identix. Send the fingerprint card directly to the approved livescan vendor. The fingerprint vendor will advise you of the processing fee.
4. DO NOT send the card directly to the Illinois State Police or Federal Bureau of Investigation (regardless of what is indicated on the card itself).
5. If you follow these instructions, the results of your criminal background check will be electronically forwarded to this Department/Division when available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a delay in the processing of your application for licensure.

ANNE

i am confused about my aplication in Illinois, i already sent my requirements and payed the fee for CES application and yet i still i didn’t recieve any letter or confirmation from them.what should i do next?

The payment for the CES Application should be given to CGFNS or the company you chose to evaluate your school records. The CES might take some time before results are sent to Illinois Board of Registered Nursing you can check the status of your CES application online providing you register in their site and provide them with your basic information as well as your CGFNS ID number. Most probably without the CES result your papers won’t be evaluated by the Illinois Board of Nursing yet since it is part of the requirement. it would be best to follow up the status of your CES application first.

BEVERLY L.

Hi! I have another Question. Is it okay to use another person’s credit card when registering on the NCLEX exam in pearsonvue.com? thanks!

Yes that’s not a problem as long as you can provide the basic information for the cardholder such as billing address, name, and other details of the card.

ROY M.

Magandang araw mga kababayan! i have all my documents here in my hands all i need to do is to mail it to California BON, but The Social Security number is bothering me so much, do i need to leave it blank?(since mahigpit na bilin ng Cali BON “NO SS # – NO PROCESSING) or fill it with my ss no.(Philippines)? anu ba talagang ss no ang hinahanap ng BON sa california? SS ng pinas or SS ng america? kung sino man ang makakatulong thanx!

The SSN that they are asking for is the one for the US. Sadly, you cannot get one not unless you are a legal resident/ citizen of the US. You can just place NOT APPLICABLE in the space for the SSN.

ERI

Hi! My name is Erika and I recently passed the NCLEX exam in California. I have a possible employer but they are in Missouri. I’ve been searching the internet for an endorsement application for Missouri but I can’t find any. I don’t even know the steps I have to do for this. Please help? Thanks so much!

Congratulations! Well here is the RN Endorsement Packet for Missouri most of the instructions you need can be seen there. Let me know if you need help on anything else.

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