Is CGFNS exam still required despite being Foreign RN living in US?

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I'm a foreign RN (graduated in the Philippines) and now a permanent resident currently living in Wisconsin. I've enrolled for a CP (Certification Program) under CGFNS and I've been scheduled for a CGFNS exam on November. From what I understand, CP means taking the CGFNS exam and an English proficiently test (IELTS/TOEFL) in order to obtain a CGFNS certificate.

Is there any way I can bypass the English exam since I'm already living here in Wisconsin? I've been trying to get in touch with the DSPS but I've been just passed around and ended up leaving useless voice mails. Who's going to decide about the bypassing of English test, the BON or the CGFNS (since they're the one issuing the certificate in the first place)?

Also, to utilize my waiting time for all of these nursing stuff, I've applied to DSPS for a CNA certification. I've contacted the Pearson Vue about the eligibility route which means DSPS just has to check and verify my RN license so I can take the CNA certification exam.

Please leave a comment down below about anything you know about this issue.

Thank you so much.

Hi I live in wisconsin too. I graduated BSN in philz and wondering i i can take LPN test here without sending my credentials to CFGNS for evaluation since i'm not licensed yet.

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Hi I live in wisconsin too. I graduated BSN in philz and wondering i i can take LPN test here without sending my credentials to CFGNS for evaluation since i'm not licensed yet.

Depend what the BON states however some form of evaluation will be required to see that you meet requirements before permission is given to sit NCLEX

hello. i am a nepali RN and i have finished my MSC in nursing and healthcare from UK. currently i am moving to california and could you please tell me what am i supposed to do to get started with this process to be RN in california.

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hello. i am a nepali RN and i have finished my MSC in nursing and healthcare from UK. currently i am moving to california and could you please tell me what am i supposed to do to get started with this process to be RN in california.

Read the board of nursing website but until you get your US SSN you can not submit application to CA

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