[goldengurl]

hello! I took my NCLEX RN exam Oct 2006, i applied for the state of california. I passed the exam, but I couldnt get a license unless I pass a valid SSN. the letter also states that if i dont pass a valid SSN in 3 years my file will be deleted and destroyed. What does this mean suzanne? Does it mean i have to take the NCLEX again if in 3 years i cant pass a valid SSC? With the current retrogression I think it will really be difficult to go to the United States in 3 years time. I am really confused about this statement by CALI BON. Pls advise me. thanks...

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by goldengurl

hello! I took my NCLEX RN exam Oct 2006, i applied for the state of california. I passed the exam, but I couldnt get a license unless I pass a valid SSN. the letter also states that if i dont pass a valid SSN in 3 years my file will be deleted and destroyed. What does this mean suzanne? Does it mean i have to take the NCLEX again if in 3 years i cant pass a valid SSC? With the current retrogression I think it will really be difficult to go to the United States in 3 years time. I am really confused about this statement by CALI BON. Pls advise me. thanks...

Much has already been written on this subject. Suggest you read this thread California for initial licensure and ty a search of the forum

[goldengurl]

thanks so much for the help.. just one question though for the state of new york, do they require a VALID SSN for a license to be issued? thanks so much

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by goldengurl

thanks so much for the help.. just one question though for the state of new york, do they require a VALID SSN for a license to be issued? thanks so much

No they will issue a license without SSN but remember if actually wanting to work in another state then you will need to meet their requirement CVS will not be enough you may have to get CES

[suzanne4]

As stated above, NY requires the CVS, and they will not even look at your application until they have received that from CGFNS. Next issue with NY is that we have not seen one hospital start the petitioning process since the retrogression started, and even earlier it was very hard to find someone if you did not do your training there.

Do not think that NY is such a good idea at this time.

[Rajiv]

Hi
I am an NCLEX applicant for New York State. The CGFNS had already forwarded my Credential Verification Service report for this state two months ago but until now I don't receive any notice yet from my board of nursing regarding my application. How many months or years would usually it takes for me to finally receive an authorization to test from Pearson Vue from the time the CVS report for NY has been submitted. Does anyone know or have some idea about it? Please help. Thank you.

[lawrence01]

Originally Posted by Rajiv

Hi
I am an NCLEX applicant for New York State. The CGFNS had already forwarded my Credential Verification Service report for this state two months ago but until now I don't receive any notice yet from my board of nursing regarding my application. How many months or years would usually it takes for me to finally receive an authorization to test from Pearson Vue from the time the CVS report for NY has been submitted. Does anyone know or have some idea about it? Please help. Thank you.

Just want to clarify a few things. You won't be receiving an ATT from Pearson-Vue if you have not registered with them yet, it's not an automatic thing. They won't give you the ATT as well even if you registered to them (w/c you can do but not recommended) if they have not received anything from NY as well.

So, you really have to wait for NYSED for the eligibility letter. They will also furnish one to Pearson-Vue automatically and when Pearson-Vue has that on their database that is only the time Pearson-Vue can send your actual ATT form.

As for how long NYSED takes, there seems to be no definite time-line. Some have been quite reasonably fast, some quite long. It would be advisable if you contact NYSED and try and follow-up on it. Seems to be depending on their current job load. Good luck.

[clarklopez23]

I am a Philippine Nurse license to practice in New York. If you really would want to work in NY, then start your application as early as now. I know it's a tedious process but it will pay off. New York does issue your license after passing all the reqts. Since the process is tedious I recommend that you take CGFNS CP while undergoing CVS. In that way you can ask your employer to petition you (after passing CGFNS examination and IELTS). You can also start your visascreen after having the CGFNS certificate. You can also use the certificate for a limited permit. HOwever, I still recommend that you take your NCLEX before leaving. While waiting for the CVS you can take the mandatory courses like child abouse and the infection control and have your certificates handy. Start reviewing and prepare your Form 1 as well. From the time CGFNS submits your credentials to NY BON, submit your FORM 1 asap including your certifctes and payment then contact them after 2 weeks. You need not to wait for their correspondents. Just call them because having the letters will prolong your waiting period. IF the person advises you that you are eligible for pearson registration ask her name for future reference. Registered with pearson and take the NCLEX. REmeber, NY BONs ATT is good for 90 days only. So you should be preprared from the time you register with pearson. GOD BLESS YOUR PLANS.

[laochinti]

Originally Posted by Rajiv

Hi
I am an NCLEX applicant for New York State. The CGFNS had already forwarded my Credential Verification Service report for this state two months ago but until now I don't receive any notice yet from my board of nursing regarding my application. How many months or years would usually it takes for me to finally receive an authorization to test from Pearson Vue from the time the CVS report for NY has been submitted. Does anyone know or have some idea about it? Please help. Thank you.

Hi .. Im also applying for NY CVS... can i know through what courier did you send all your documents?
Have you read the cgfns column refers to the waiting months (6-8months) before we can expect for a report. a lot says its a long way process and time to wait. Some says that if it took you 8 months onward then check with them becuase there might be a problem with the documents. Since its still 2 months- you still have 6 more months to wait. We still have more time to read the Nclex book!
Thanks!

Allnurses, Laochinti

[clarklopez23]

Originally Posted by Rajiv

Hi
I am an NCLEX applicant for New York State. The CGFNS had already forwarded my Credential Verification Service report for this state two months ago but until now I don't receive any notice yet from my board of nursing regarding my application. How many months or years would usually it takes for me to finally receive an authorization to test from Pearson Vue from the time the CVS report for NY has been submitted. Does anyone know or have some idea about it? Please help. Thank you.

Contact New York State Education Department from 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET. Get the Telephone number in their website. Ask the operator to transfer you the Nursing licensing Department. Ask about your file and what must be causing the delay. For me, I did not wait for the eligibility anymore. I contacted their office after two weeks and a lady said I am already eligible. I just asked her name for future reference. When I registered with pearson vue, NY made me eligble and pearson gave the ATT within 24 hours. Be proactive. Don't wait because it will take you long