Originally Posted by ashleytots hi. i jus wanna ask local board is not a req. in taking the exams in US?particular in NY?coz i have a planned to leave and take the NCLEX there,coz i dont like to waste my time in wating for the result of local board.it is possible?what are the steps in taking the nclex?thanks hope to hear frm u soon thnx
correct me if i'm wrong but i believe NY needs both cgfns and nclex for you to work there. cgfns requires that you pass the local boards before you can take the exam.
if i were you, choose a state that only require nclex like cali and vermont ( i belive there are 11 states in all )
good luck!
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