How long does it take to get a Hawaii RN license?

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PrinceofSiamRN

47 Posts

chubbycheng- correct....application form,$40,and cgfns id number...after finishing ur cgfns,the id number will be used by cgfns to access ur account. then if everything went smooth you will receive ur eligibility then register to pearson and they will send your ATT ,ofcourse you are now reviewing as of this moment then you are now ready to schedule and take your exam. i just gave you a birds eye view of what ur going to do next hope these help. Goodluck and Godbless

chubbycheng

17 Posts

@ruskenzRN: Thanks for explaining it to me.This will surely help me a lot. :) One more question? :) how long did you wait for the CGFNS to be finished evaluating your transcript when you applied to them? Thanks for replying.:)

guest135581

54 Posts

It took me a year to have my credentials approved, which I hated for the long gaps I have from my graduation to the date I took my exam. Most of the interview I go to asked me this question of why it took me so long to take the exam and what I did during those times. After the credentials I waited probably another 2 months to have my application approved for the ATT after that the processing time was quick, specially the scheduling of the exam. I got my license after a month, i took the exam Oct 2011 received my confirmation mail after 2 weeks then sent it back with the amount to be paid then received my licence a day before Christmas Eve.

PrinceofSiamRN

47 Posts

actually its case to case basis..these factors will affect your waiting time:

1. the passing of your Transcript ,summary of RLE etc by your school etc.

2.the passing of your high school (xerox) diploma 2x2 picture etc

3. the passing of your license record in your licensing body (PRC in our case)

4. the courier that you will choose in sending those requirements. (I always choose the 1600pesos up courier since it will just take 3-4 days)

5. your speed in passing and processing things

***there is a correspondence by cgfns which will notify you the pending requirements and also the papers that had been received ,i hope you know these things.

As for me,my whole nclex process was a bit slow for some circumstances. I started processing last nov. 2010. i sent my papers plus the fee in my BON. it took me a while to start my cgfns for some financial reasons yet i started collecting my requirements last january 2011. Then i started the cgfns booklet in feb.2011. my diploma in high school was the culprit why it took me some months to finish it coz i lost my diploma so i need to get a copy which took me 2 months. i think i finished my cgfns aug.2011. so counting it. from nov 2010 to aug 2011. it took me "9 months" so i will minus my messed up diploma ,you will probably finish it for half a year or 6 months if all of your requirements will be sent,processed and received appropriately. there's really lots of factor to be consider. So it is safe to say that it will probably take 6-8 months =). but as i said it depends to many factors.

But if you already passed all cgfns requirements,i received my eligibilty after "3-4" weeks.the eligibility signifies that cgfns had finished evaluating your credentials and that these were forwarded to your BON and you were approved to sit for the exam.

hope these help chubbycheng. best of luck =)

chubbycheng

17 Posts

Wow! so I think I'll need to ready myself for the long wait. Thank you for your responses. The information you have given me make it all loud and clear as to what will I expect in processing my papers.

PrinceofSiamRN

47 Posts

no problem chubbycheng best of luck =) Godbless

JennRN1987

1 Post

Hey is there anyway I can get your email to ask you questions im a nursing grad from FL moving to HA i need help asap thank you

[email protected]

lucus_clyne

23 Posts

hi, just wanna know if the one above are still the requirements of the Hawaii BON as of now? CGFNS-CES, Initial application with the fee? Or do they require TOEFL scores? thanks in advance.

cheethaj

57 Posts

Specializes in Public Health Nursing.

It really depends on whether or not you have any criminal convictions and what time you are applying. I graduated from CA and applied for my HI RN license 2/2013. It took 5 months to get my license. I believe the main reason it took so long is because I applied for the license in the beginning of an odd numbered year when they renew all of the state's nursing licenses. They renew all the RN licenses in July of every odd numbered year (2013, 2015, 2017,...) and if you get your license just before that then you have to pay for a completely new license when July hits. In their words "We do not prorate your application money to your other license that begins in July". As for job prospects, sorry to say but it is basically impossible. It took me 6 months to get a job and I had to network like no other. Thank God I'm from here.:up: Things may be looking up in January when some of the hiring freezes are lifted and they can hire people again. Most jobs here hire RNs to work as LPNs or even techs just to get their foot in the door and then pay them lower wages for a year or two. It seems unethical but I guess that is your only option when you have no jobs and you still want to get people in the door. I wish you the best of luck.

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou

ixiaoniu

25 Posts

actually its case to case basis..these factors will affect your waiting time:

1. the passing of your Transcript ,summary of RLE etc by your school etc.

2.the passing of your high school (xerox) diploma 2x2 picture etc

3. the passing of your license record in your licensing body (PRC in our case)

4. the courier that you will choose in sending those requirements. (I always choose the 1600pesos up courier since it will just take 3-4 days)

5. your speed in passing and processing things

***there is a correspondence by cgfns which will notify you the pending requirements and also the papers that had been received ,i hope you know these things.

As for me,my whole nclex process was a bit slow for some circumstances. I started processing last nov. 2010. i sent my papers plus the fee in my BON. it took me a while to start my cgfns for some financial reasons yet i started collecting my requirements last january 2011. Then i started the cgfns booklet in feb.2011. my diploma in high school was the culprit why it took me some months to finish it coz i lost my diploma so i need to get a copy which took me 2 months. i think i finished my cgfns aug.2011. so counting it. from nov 2010 to aug 2011. it took me "9 months" so i will minus my messed up diploma ,you will probably finish it for half a year or 6 months if all of your requirements will be sent,processed and received appropriately. there's really lots of factor to be consider. So it is safe to say that it will probably take 6-8 months =). but as i said it depends to many factors.

But if you already passed all cgfns requirements,i received my eligibilty after "3-4" weeks.the eligibility signifies that cgfns had finished evaluating your credentials and that these were forwarded to your BON and you were approved to sit for the exam.

hope these help chubbycheng. best of luck =)

Hello

I am Chinese applicant. could you tell me some details about applying Hawaii?

1. are there any requirements about the transcript of my nursing school,like credit,hours,score,courses, Clinical Practice,etc?

2.if i apply for Hawaii RN, first i should apply the CES of CGFNS,right?

Thank you

nurseman81

30 Posts

I sent my application with a check and they received it on 4 November and my license was activated 5 November.

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