German geriatric nurse please advice

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Hi everybody,

i live since four Month here in Washington DC, recently married , i am a German Geriatric Nurse, looking for to work as Nurse here, my questions are is it possible to get the Nclex test as Geriatric Nurse? do i really need a English Test ? i just contact the Virginia Bord of nursing and still wait for them to respond . Please some advices , for now im studying at home for the Nclex Test , it s really very hard first to understand and second to study it.

thanks in advance

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Hi everybody,

i live since four Month here in Washington DC, recently married , i am a German Geriatric Nurse, looking for to work as Nurse here, my questions are is it possible to get the Nclex test as Geriatric Nurse? do i really need a English Test ? i just contact the Virginia Bord of nursing and still wait for them to respond . Please some advices , for now im studying at home for the Nclex Test , it s really very hard first to understand and second to study it.

thanks in advance

In the US nurses are generalist trained with clinical and theory on adult med/surg, maternity/obstetrics, psych/mental health, geriatrics and pediatrics. All areas are covered on the NCLEX. The NCLEX is but one step in the process. You must apply for a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse. I believe VA BoN requires a CES (credentials evaluation service) report from CGFNS. If demonstration of English Language proficiency is required then you must pass the test (most often IELTS or TOEFL) required by the BoN.

Do you have a valid US SSN and work rights?

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thanks so much for hour reply justbeachynurse

not yet but i guess in one Month will get my Visa Work , i thoight i make my self productiv with studying , ah ok , will contact CGFNS today and let s see .

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HI! Welcome!!!!

I moved your thread to nurse registration for the best response. Like Beachy said....nursing programs on the US are generalist educations. Each Board of nursing in each state has it's own requirements (ridiculous I know) Here is the link for the application process keep in mind the state of Washington DC requires a social security number to apply.....http://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/LPN%20RN%20EXAMINATION%20INSTRUCTIONS%202015.pdf

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Heavens I'm sorry I see you said Virginia.....Virginia Board of Nursing Forms and Applications

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thanks so much Esme12, i apprecie this , i got the Answer from virginia board of nursing , they said i have to submit a Evidence from CGFNS and have a English Test and during 90 days i shall take and pass the licensing examination . Wow im super excited ..

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I'm excited for you!!!!

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Hi everybody,
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hey cinnamonlove,

did you go through the whole process and work as an RN now? just curious since I'm in a similar situation...

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