World Registration
Published Sep 21, 2014
rinslet101
12 Posts
I graduated BSN last May 2013 in the Philippines. I'm a registered nurse there too.
I applied for my NCLEX RN here in California but BON sent me a letter saying I need to take extra classes before I can take the exam. It didn't specify in the letter what classes.
What should I do to know what classes to take?
Has anyone experienced this?
PLEASE HELP!
akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P
3,498 Posts
This is NOT an uncommon experience. There are THOUSANDS of nurses in your situation. Chances are it has to do with not having concurrent didactic and clinical experiences in a couple of subjects. You can search the forum here and you'll find a LOT about what's going on.
Bottom line is that it's difficult to find places that offer just the courses you're looking for. It may be faster/better to either go through a "traditional" ADN program from the beginning or try to get licensed as an LVN and later take an RN to ADN transition course that results in a degree being awarded. Do not select an LVN-RN 30-unit option that does NOT result in a degree. That will severely limit your choices for employment later.
This is NOT an uncommon experience. There are THOUSANDS of nurses in your situation. Chances are it has to do with not having concurrent didactic and clinical experiences in a couple of subjects. You can search the forum here and you'll find a LOT about what's going on. Bottom line is that it's difficult to find places that offer just the courses you're looking for. It may be faster/better to either go through a "traditional" ADN program from the beginning or try to get licensed as an LVN and later take an RN to ADN transition course that results in a degree being awarded. Do not select an LVN-RN 30-unit option that does NOT result in a degree. That will severely limit your choices for employment later.
Thanks for replying! It actually stated in the letter that some subjects I took is not concurrent with some of the clinical experiences.
My former professor advised me to take LVN exam and go from there.
But i would like to see if there's other options aside from starting nursing program all over again.
thank you!
Thanks for replying! It actually stated in the letter that some subjects I took is not concurrent with some of the clinical experiences.My former professor advised me to take LVN exam and go from there.But i would like to see if there's other options aside from starting nursing program all over again.thank you!
Just remember that while there is an upgrade path from LVN to RN, do NOT select a path that does not result in a degree being awarded. You want to have an Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher to be awarded by a CA BRN approved school.
Silverdragon102, BSN
1 Article; 39,477 Posts
Moved to the Nurse Registration forum where there are many threads discussing this issue. I suggest contacting the BON and ask them what courses you need to do but suspect Obstetrics is one of the requirements
JustBeachyNurse, LPN
13,952 Posts
The trend has been 2-4 courses requiring repeating theory and concurrent clinical. Obstetrics, medical-surgical, psych/mental health, and pediatrics. Most common is obstetrics & med/surg. Current posts indicate the private/for-profit schools with costs of $5,000-$15,000
Where there's a market...
That's good to know that the someone has stepped into the arena and is now offering coursework to resolve the "deficit." If there's an open class near you, rinslet101, that may be the fastest way to get licensed in California, and in the long run, it may be the cheapest option available when you factor in "lost wages" from not being able to work or do minimal work prior to getting licensed (and later a job) for California.