Re: nclex in vermont
I agree with Suzanne 100%. Although VT's website still says 3-4 mos.processing time, don't be surprised if it will slow considerably, esp. with the advent of New Mexico now requiring the CES for their req't for foreign educated RNs.
New Mexico has been the other favorite for a "walk-through" State for US RN licensure since it was relatively fast and previously did their own transcript evaluation. Processing time for NM ballooned from 2-3 mos. to up to 6-7 mos and many with incomplete files as well (usually no included fees). This was certainly one of the reasons, if not the main reason why they are re-requiring the CES again and added a clause that all applications must be complete from the beginning or they will send the whole package back.
That being said, VT is still a good choice for an initial licensure. Just don't expect it to be as fast as before. By the way, they may do their own evaluation but unlike CA BRN, VT require that you have a local license.
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