BABYMADA

hi. i already received the fingerprint card from BON of Cali. Too bad that it was a bit folded when i received it. Since i have read that folded cards would delay the processing of my papers, would they send me another cards again? Hoping for your reply

As long as the damage to the card is not major it would be fine. But if dents and folds are too visible that might be a problem. They will send you another set of cards but you would have to request for it again at their website. You can request for a copy of fingerprint cards at the link provided.

CHE

hi, pano pala pag pasmado ang kamay pag nagpapafingerprint for the nclex application?

Usually when you go to NBI branches there will be somebody there to assist you with the fingerprinting process. These people are professionally trained to get your fingerprint marks that is why it is adviced to seek a professional when obtaining your fingerprint.

CHANEL

hi i just wanted to ask : IM FROM PHILIPPINES, and i would like to retake for my NCLEX-rn here in the philippines makati testing center, do i need to pass ANOTHER nursing VERIFICATION FROM MY NURSING SCHOOL? PLS THANKS SO MUCH

DO WE HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS?

First, which state did you apply in? Usually, when you get your result they send you an application for re-examination. Like in California, they just ask you to fill out the re-examination form and pay the fee. Then after that you wait for your letter of eligibility to be able to take the NCLEX-RN exam again. Also, please be reminded that PearsonVue has a time period before you can retake the NCLEX-RN depending on the state you applied in. Usually they allow you to take the exam 45- 90 days after your first take. And what do you mean change of address?

JAYCEE

i am an RN license in NY, i’ve been working in NY but since there’s retrogression, i couldnt renew my employment authorization and my NY RN license is about to expire too. will i be able to renew my RN license without greencard or Employment authorization?

I am not quite familiar with your situation. But how were you able to obtain work in NY in the first place? Nonetheless, NY Board of Registered Nursing has an online renewal form for professionals you can view the link here and see if you qualify.

EZEL

i already received the eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN exam. but i am still not calling them or registering with the testing vendor Pearson VUE. my question is, how long will they give me to review before taking the exam? are they going to give me enough time to study?

Usually, when you reigster with PearsonVue your Authorization To Test (ATT) will be valid for one (1) year. Please take note that aside from registering with Pearson Vue you would also have to schedule the exam date in which you would want to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

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MAI

hi ms. joan … just want to ask some question ,or anyone out there guys…if ur familiar with this form “REQUEST FOR REAPPLY/REPEAT EXAM”… coz im quite anxious abt filling up this -
LAST EXAM APPLIED FOR: month / year   LAST EXAM TAKEN: month / year

for example I took the exam last oct.10, 2008 is this correct?
LAST EXAM APPLIED FOR: October / 2008   LAST EXAM TAKEN: October  / 2008

pls correct me if im wrong…thanks a lot! ^_^

I am familiar with the form. Please take note that you will just fill out this form if you are to RETAKE the examination. If this is your first time applying to the Board there is a separate form. Last exam applied for means when was the last time you submitted your application. As for last exam taken place the month and year when you last took your NCLEX-RN examination. So it is not possible to have the same date for both. 

KAREN

hi! help please! paano gumawa ng letter of explanation for not holding a license. wala pa kasi ung license ko eh..thank you po

You can view my sample letter format at the link given. But I suggest together with the letter pass an original copy of certificate of passing from PRC as proof. 

AI

Hi. I hope you could help me. Can I be the one to send the requirements needed from the school (such as the TOR, breakdown, etc.) together with my application form (as in all in one envelope)? Because the school gave everything to me including an envelope with the name of my school and a signature. And about the application fee, does that mean that as soon as I have mailed my application form to California, I should also pay the fee using credit card? Thanx a lot in advance.

You CANNOT mail together your application form and school forms. I know a lot of schools in the Philippines do not offer mailing service so what you can do is have all the school requirements place in a sealed envelope and have them sign on the flap of the envelope or place the school seal. Then have it mailed but make it appear that the school is the one mailing the documents. You have to inclued all the fees when you submit your application. I do not think they accept payments via credit card. You can pay them via bank draft. 

VAN

hi I need help. I am taking the nclex this coming december. My current address is in los angeles but I will be moving to Philadelphia the day after my nclex. I want the results of my test to be mailed to my new address then. How would I inform the board regarding this matter? pls help me. thank you very much.

They have a change of name/address form which you can print by clicking on the link provided. Fill out all the necessary information and inform them that you do not have a license number yet and are just about to take the exam thru a letter.

DEE

dear Ms.Joan, I am spreading the word about your site:) Ma’am I have another inquiry. I just received a letter from Cali-BON that upon initial evaluation i need the to send the ff requirements: 

• 1. Copy of NURSING LICENSE from the Philippines.
• 2. Copy of NURSING DIPLOMA from the Philippines.
• 3. TOR
• 4. RLE
• 5. Educational Breakdown

With regards to nos. 3, 4 and 5. My school will be sending them on December 5. My problem is nos. 1 and 2. I sent them a letter of explanation together with an original copy of my Certificate of Board Passing and Certificate of Board Rating. Why are they still asking me for my license/diploma.

I also read from this site that nursing diploma is the certificate of registration from PRC and not the school diploma. Then what is the nursing license? is it the ID? ma’am thank you again. I know that you will be able to shed light on these things.

Wow this is a first because usually the certificate of passing suffices. Like what I always say  the evaluation is a case to case basis it just so happened that the evaluator wanted these documents from you. So the only thing you can do is provide it for them. As for item #1 this means they want a copy of your actual PRC license. And for the #2 item they might be pertaining to the certificate PRC is giving when you become a RN or your BSN diploma from your school. To be safe I would suggest giving a copy of both of those diplomas. Also, make sure when submitting these documents you attach a copy of the letter that they sent you so they know what those things are for.

Thank you for spreading word about the site. I really appreciate that. I hope I have enlightened you on your dilemma and feel free to drop by here and comment if there are any more problems. Would love to hear updates from your application God bless and good luck! 

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CHEL

hello again maaam…. ask ko lang po maam kung what po gagmitin na pangdikit sa picture..is it glue or scotch tape po? ASIAN po ba ang ilalagay ko dun sa race or dapat po may sundin na code.. un pong sa application form na color of eyes.. BLACK po ba ang ilalagay or BLK po gaya sa fingerprint card. and dapat po ba maaam na entire full name ang ilalagay sa signature part both sa application form at fingerprint card?.. yung sa alias(AKA)at SSN maaam will i leave it blank or lagay ko na lang po na NONE or N/A?…help me maam JOAN please…tnk u po

You need to TAPE the four sides of the picture. It depends on what state you are applying but if you are applying in California you can view their instructions with regards to fingerprinting on page 5 of the application. In terms of the race they did not place any specific codes so you can just write ASIAN. As for the eye color in the application form just write the whole word since the abbreviations were intended only for the fingerprint card. There is no specific rule that was mentioned in terms of what signature you should use. My tip, is just to use a signature that you frequently use and one that is official such as the one you use for bank accounts etc.

ZSAZSA

hello ma’am good day! puwede po bang magpa-change ng mailing address after my ATT have already arrived? state of California po at di pa kami nakapagpa-sched ng exam. paano po magparesend ng result ng NCLEX California state if after 2 mos wala pa pong nareceive… thanks po!God bless.

Can I ask why you need an address change for your ATT? I am afraid that may incur extra fees if you want your address to be changed. You can change your profile information at PearsonVue by logging in to your account and updating yor profile. But that won’t change the information in your ATT. If you are worried that your results will be sent to a wrong address then you have to contact the California Board of Registered Nursing about that. They have this form for change of name and or address you can click on that link provided for the form. Just write a cover letter stating that you are an applicant and haven’t taken the examination yet but your address is changed. If you want to inquire about the status of your results you can give them a call and inform them about your situation. Most of the time they are willing to resend or check the status of your results.

LEI

hello ms. joan.  I failed nclex first attempt, CA BON.  I took it last Oct 10 in the Phils, when can I apply for next exam? or when can I schedule my next exam? Can I take the exam again exactly 45 days after my 1st exam?  Iv’e read abt 45 days waiting period but I don’t understand, if after 45 days I can re-apply or exactly after 45 days I can already schedule for another nclex exam? My state is CA BON, what if I want to change my state to Vermont? What will I do? Pls Ma’am Joan, enlighten me.  I just rcvd my result this afternoon and am disappointed.I hope you can help me.  Thank u so much! More power to you!

I am very sorry to hear this news. Here is the thing, I just worry that there might be conflict if you apply in Vermont while still having an application in California. What you can do later on is once you pass the NCLEX-RN exam for California and then transfer your license to Vermont. I think that would save you time and money. When you failed the exam, they sent you this form for re-examination. I suggest you to fill that out and pay the corresponding fee as soon as you can. They will reprocess your application and that normally takes 1-2 months and then they will mail you your eligibility notice to be able to take the examination. So by the time you receive your eligibility the 45 day grace period is expired. The 45 days is only for registering in PearsonVue not with the California Board of Nursing.

You can get through this obstacle. If it helps I will be posting later on an article for possible review materials you can use  that might be able to help you. Also, I will post my article about my NCLEX-RN experience and hopefully that will inspire you to pursuit this dream of yours. Never be discouraged and this stumbling block is there to make you realize how much you want this. Good luck! and check on the site once in a while to see if I have posted the articles.

SWEETMOM

hi joan . . i really appreciate your concern to all your kababayan. .you gave us a bunch of help. . received my eligibility and waited for it only for 2 months!now planning to review..just drop by to thank you. .Godbless..

Thank you so much for the support and good luck with your future endeavors in this profession. God bless!

PRETTY10

hi miss joan,,just wanted to know the requirements of taking nclex examination here in new jersey,,is it ok if i didnt take my local board since im a citizen here in usa?thanks…

Here is the thing the New Jersey Board of Nursing requires you to have a CES Report to evaluate your studies and part of the questions there is about having licensed or not. If you do not have one, just explain the reason why you do not hold one. I do not know what effect that would have with the evaluation of your credentials but nonetheless, just tell the truth and explain your case accordingly. Also, even if you are a US Citizen you took nursing outside of the US and they have different requirements from those who graduated in the US. They might also require you to take the IELTS aside from CES Credential report from CGFNS. You can view the application form for New Jersey Board of Nursing here.

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