I am writing this page ONLY for those U.S Immigrants and U.S Citizens who would like to study in the Philippines. Other LVN's aside from these are not going to be able to come here in the U.S. Also, Philippines based schools as long as it is TESDA accredited is eligible to be given an Authority To Test for the NCLEX-PN. This link
http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us/ (PAGE 2) shows that in West Virginia the quickest way for processing as of right now, is accepting applications for ATT even if you have studied outside U.S. For the number 1 requirement, which is:
1.The applicant must have satisfactory completed a basic nursing education program approved by the appropriate
authorities in the country where the program is located. The Board may request verification of this approval
--> It does not say that LVN's are required to be currently being hired by the country of origin. As long as TESDA (Appropriate Authority) is accrediting the school then it does not matter if there are no LVN jobs in the Philippines, graduates should still be given ATT in WV.
NOTE: WV IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO TAKE NCLEX RATHER THAN APPLYING STRAIGHT TO OTHER STATES. ONCE YOU HAVE WV LICENSE JUST APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY IN THE STATE YOU INTEND TO WORK. NO NEED TO TAKE NCLEX AGAIN, JUST SUBMIT WV LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS THEN THATS IT!!! BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT BECAUSE OF FBI, DOJ BACKGROUND CHECKS.
I have read forums that hate on LVN's and discourage them to do this. I am writing to encourage them to continue their plans because it is possible as long as you are a GREEN CARD HOLDER or CITIZEN. Also they are saying that hospital jobs are starting to go slow for LVN's, they are not saying that for nursing homes, hospices, agencies, they are still currently hiring with salaries starting at 30,35k to 40k and can balloon to 60k. Also, so what if you cant find work, another 1 yr and then you can become an RN with the bridge program.
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