SIXTEEN

hi!!! ask ko lang po kasi hindi talaga ako makatulog sa kakaisip.. i took nclex (california) once and i failed so i planned to re-apply again.. kaya lang kasi may nabasa ako sa forum na kapag walang SSN hindi iproprocess ang application.. is it true ba? so you mean i can’t retake my nclex na.. i’m a nurse in the Philippines.. i’m reviewing but hindi ako makapagconcentrate sa nabasa ko.. ano dapat kong gawin? i have a visa in US but it’s a tourist visa lang. 2019 pa maeexpired.. pls. help me.. ano dapat kong gawin? pls give me an advice..

As of now yes it is indeed true. I have a friend who had the same experience as you are and upon reapplying her application was denied due to the new memo. But remember that if your papers reached there prior to the renewal then most probably they will allow you to take the exam but if not they will just return your papers together with your application fee. If the latter happens, it would be best to apply to other state such as Vermont which do not require a SSN. Having a tourist visa does not change anything at all since that visa allows you to visit the US as a tourist.

DL

ask ko lng po kung anu pong state sa us ang di na kailangan ng SSN pag nagapply for nclex,kasi bumalik po ung application ko for cali,may bagong memorandum na kasi na kelangan na ung SSN,hope to hear from you soon,thanks in advance. :]

Vermont is a state which does not require a SSN but they have more requirements than California.

KATHY

hi.. tanong ko lang po.. if you dont pass the nclex, will they still send you a letter na di ka nakapasa? salamat po…pero almost a year na wala parin akong natatanggap na mail from them. i tried calling but they put me on hold. what must have been the possible problems kaya kung bakit masyadong matagal ang result? im so frustrated right now. hoping for your ideas…

Yes absolutely. Whether you passed the exam or not they will inform you. One reason why you did not receive a letter is if transferred from one place to another? There might have been an issue with regards to sending the mail. but one year to wait is too long best thing is to call the Board of Nursing in which you applied in and NOT Pearson Vue since they are the only ones facilitating the examination all results will still be forwarded to the Board of Nursing you applied in.

RICA

I just want to say thank you for taking time to answer my questions.

No problem I’m just glad that I was able to be of help

DUDDY_CHAVEZ

hello..i do have the same prob with regards to my NCLEX application…i have sent it to the California Board of Nursing without knowing about the SSN memorandum then i have received a mail returning all my application including the bank draft,finger print card,etc ..i was just thinking if there will be any option for me to take my NCLEX to other state without requesting for an SSN??..thank you in advance..your response is of a great help for me…GODBLESS

Vermont seems to be a popular choice for many since they do not require a SSN. But they have more requirements than California such as the CES.

GHEE

I’m a fresh graduate do i need to take Phil.board exam or be licensed first before taking NCLEX in Illinois?need an immediate response..thanks!

It would be best to take the Philippine Board Exam prior to taking any examinations abroad. In a way it gives you a fall back plan just in case things do not go well with your application in the NCLEX and you would still be needing to earn experience prior to being able to work abroad. And most Boards of Nursing require you to hold a license in the country where you were educated.

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TONY

hi need help/advice i took and passed the NCLEX RN for CA last dec 2007 and with their new rules i would be needing a SSN for a lic to be issued. i called the CA board of nursing last week and asked for an extension since i only have til dec of this year to provide the SSN. i was told to fax a letter requesting for  an extension. so i did the following day. so after one week (which was yesterday) i received a letter stating that my request was denied and my file is only active til december (basically i just wasted making the letter and faxing it which i was told to do so).

Well anyway, I need help/advice to which state I need to have my lic to be endorsed just to save it. Maybe if you could help me find a state which doesnt require a SSN for licensing and second, one that will not require so much paper work so that I’ll be able to meet the deadline (dec 2010).
will be waiting for your advice. thanks

It would be best to transfer your license to another state such as Vermont wherein they do not require any SSN. But of course these entails expenses as they have requirements such as CGFNS Credentials Evaluation and other paperworks. And the other option is to let it expire and retake the examination. And if you opt to transfer your license to Vermont or any other state it would be best to do it now since you do not have much time. Estimate is around 3- 6 months if you do not have complications with your application. Feel free to browse the Vermont International Nurse NCLEX Pass Form for their requirements.

BUSY

Hello ms Joan. I would like to ask for your advice. My visa would be expiring next year 2011 of November. I would like to ask how I could possibly change my status? I am a tourist here in USA, and I will be taking my exam for CA NCLEX RN on july 7, 2010. Hopefully I would pass, and I am optimistic about that (claim it and God will give it). So I am claiming it.! =) I dont have SSN and we all know that SSNs are only given to residents and we also know that I need SSN for me to be able to get my license card (once I pass). So, how am I suppose to do for me to be able to get SSN? Also, is it possible to apply for jobs even without the actual license yet? and without SSN? Please do reply via my email. Thanks a lot! Godbless.

I think this goes beyond the area of my expertise and it would be best to talk with an immigration lawyer about issues with regards to your visas and SSN. Its just that these things involve laws, legalities etc in which I think they can give you better advice than I am. Legally speaking, you cannot get a job there without SSN and you would be putting yourself at risk if you work without a license or SSN. And all queries are answered here in the site so that people who are in the same situation as you are can read the answers.

CARLA

Hi. Do you have any other number that I can call the CA BON? The numbers posted on their website (916)574-7697 has a fax tone while their official number ending in 3350 is out of order. Thanks.

This is another number that was listed: (916) 322-1700 I hope this helps.

DAINEREADER

hi! i am CA NCLEX passer, stated sa letter nila within 3 years since I passed the NCLEX I have to submit sa SSN for my req’ts to be completed. what will happen if I did not submit my SSN? will my NCLEX be cancelled and I have to retake the said exam if ever I apply again for licensure?

If you do not submit within 3 years your file will be abolished and would have to retake the NCLEX-RN examination.

RICA

Hi Ms. Joan, I sent a request letter to California Board of Nursing together with a 10$ US POSTAL MONEY ORDER, in order to get my Canditate Report.

My question now are as follows:

1. How long does it usually take to receive the candidate report?

2. Would they send it directly to the state I’m applying for an endorsement to (in this case, Vermont) or would they send it to me (then I would attach it along with the endorsement application)?

It usually takes a month or two before they send it over but usually they do not send it to you but to Vermont.

3. Was the 10$ US POSTAL MONEY ORDER valid? Because this is what I read from other people, but when I visited your site, you mentioned it should be a MANAGER’S CHECK.

If it is a US based postal money order its fine. Manager’s check are for those who are outside US territory.

4. In case it takes so long to get the candidate report, should I just go ahead and send my application first THEN submit the candidate report as soon as it comes?

You can submit your application already since the candidate report will be sent directly to Vermont anyways.

Thank you so much. I only have 3 months left before my NCLEX expires and I’m really bummed out.

I hope all goes well and good luck! I also hope your CGFNS evaluation is done

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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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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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