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Jan 20, 2009 03:52 PM

how can i get RN license in NJ


hi all,
i am RN from India.and i have my green card and ssn from NJ,USA.i want some information about to get start my job as nurse here. so can anybody give me guides to get license?do i have to give cgfns? or not? can anybody give me any website so i can find the step by step procedure?

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from debanam
Old Jan 20, 2009, 08:03 PM

Default Re: how can i get RN license in NJ
The foreign-educated nurses at work tell me this is quite a long process, so here are some links to help you get started:

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm
http://www.cgfns.org/ for foreign nursing graduates

Good luck and welcome!
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from jinipatel31
Old Jan 21, 2009, 11:27 AM

Default Re: how can i get RN license in NJ
Thank you so much for ur reply.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Jan 21, 2009, 11:35 AM

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You need to meet requirements for NJ as a foreign trained nurse and will be approx 4-6 months before you will be allowed to sit NCLEX ,pass and work as a RN. Looks like you also need a English exam if not already. Here is a link to the foreign trained nurse application

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nursing/fornurse_app.pdf
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from Silverdragon102
Old Jan 21, 2009, 11:41 AM

Default Re: how can i get RN license in NJ
Moved to the International forum as things are different for foreign trained nurse plus in wrong forum
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from suzanne4
Old Jan 21, 2009, 08:43 PM

Default Re: how can i get RN license in NJ
NJ requires the CES report which is credentials eval done by CGFNS and also the English exams be passed before they will give you permission to sit for the NCLEX exam.

Even with the green card, you still will need to meet the requirements for the foreign nurse. Immigration and licensure are two very different things.

Suggest that you also read the Primer at the top of this forum for more information and best of luck to you.
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