foreign nurse, please help

Hello,how are you? I am RN from Nepal.I want to take N-Clex Exam in USA.
Now i am in NJ with my husband who is doing his residency in Englewood Hospital in NJ.
I took my TOEFL test in Nepal and i scored 47 only so,i have to take it again for good score.
The specific thing i am worried and unknown about is "What should be done to take next step for N-Clex Exam?"
Please help me .I am in dilemma.Hope you guys will provide me a good and precious suggestion.
Trishna

Since you are in the USA I would suspect your English skills will improve. Also may communities have English as a Second Language Programs. Watch TV and speak English as much as possible.

Also to work, your husband has to have a visa that allows you to work. I would check that out before you invest in taking the NCLEX.

As mentioned the first step is making sure that you can also work in the US. Then you need to go to the state nursing board (links can be found at the bottom of the page) and see what their requirements are for Foreign trained nurse. Remember you are not applying for NCLEX but to be a nurse in the US NCLEX is just a part of that process

hello I need help
Tomorrow I will send my application to Illinois board of nursing for licensure but I don"t know what are these fingerprint cards!Where can I get them from?Now or later I must hold them and is it so necessary?
thanks so much

Thank you so much (Me32RndSurg) for replying with such a encouragable suggestions.I am so glad to get the reply from you.Yes i am on J2 dependent visa and i have work permit too.I am searching for a job so that i can improove my english and bring fluency in my speaking too.In addition i have joined a class that i use to take once a week for my prounciation.I am confused about CGFNS .Is it necessary for nurses who passed their licencense from their own country (foreign country NEPAL)?Can you clear me out about this ?And how much score is suitable for N-CLEX exam?Hoping to get good suggestion from you.Have a blessed day.
Trishna

According to the NJ web site


http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur...rnurse_app.pdf

There are five (5) elements that are now required for licensure of a foreign graduate as a nurse in New Jersey including:
1. A transcript review performed by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
(C.G.F.N.S.) (You are required to have the Full Education Course by Course Report.);

2. Proof that the applicant has achieved a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language exam, TOEFL (C.G.F.N.S. is also providing English language evaluations) (Must be
submitted only to C.G.F.N.S.);

3. A completed licensure application for graduates of any foreign nursing program, which
includes information concerning the applicant’s educational and experiential background;

4. Criminal History Background Check clearance; and

5. Passing the appropriate NCLEX licensing examination.

You do not have to take a CGFNS test but they CGFNS has to review your education to see if it meets New Jersey standards.

They will tell you if you have any items that you have to make up.