already passed the CGFNS and IELTS- how to take NCLEX in Illinois

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Good day! I am a nurse from the Philippines and now planning to take NCLEX and be a registered nurse in Illinois. You see, I already passed the CGFNS as well as the IELTS. I was wondering if I need to request CGFNS a Credential Evaluation Service since I already passed the exam. And, I also would like to know if I have to take also the TOEFL since as I mentioned earlier I already passed another english exam which is the IELTS.

hope for replies soon! thanks a lot

i already sent it..too bad.. i asked them and they said "send the original certificate".i will just keep my fingers crossed that the docs will be returned to me

i hope they will return it to you. if not, you'll be the one asking cgfns for your personal copy. that is replacement certificate which will cost you $100.

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i hope they will return it to you. if not, you'll be the one asking cgfns for your personal copy. that is replacement certificate which will cost you $100.

hi, i tried to visit the cgfns site and looked for the cost if they will be the one to send a copy of my cgfns certificate....but i cant find it, i actually saw the replacement certificate fee which is 100$. anybody knows how much and how to ask the cgfns to send a copy of my certificate to cts?

i really dont want to send my original certificate but i think....it is the cheapest way, ces is very much expensive....sending my original copy of cgfns together with my application is cheaper....just hope and pray that they will send it back and not lost in the process... should it be lost....then..i guess, i will ask the cgfns to send me a duplicate copy and pay 100$.

just an idea...what do you think?:monkeydance:

bonbon2005

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hi, I tried to visit the cgfns site and looked for the cost if they will be the one to send a copy of my cgfns certificate....but I cant find it, I actually saw the replacement certificate fee which is 100$. anybody knows how much and how to ask the cgfns to send a copy of my certificate to CTS?

I really dont want to send my original certificate but I think....it is the cheapest way, CES is very much expensive....sending my original copy of CGFNS together with my application is cheaper....just hope and pray that they will send it back and not lost in the process... should it be lost....then..I guess, I will ask the CGFNS to send me a duplicate copy and pay 100$.

just an idea...what do you think?:monkeydance:

bonbon2005

Never send the original, have a notorized copy of the one that you have sent. And this is for everything, even if an agency asks for your originals, do not give it to them. They only get the originals if they paid for it.

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hi, i tried to visit the cgfns site and looked for the cost if they will be the one to send a copy of my cgfns certificate....but i cant find it, i actually saw the replacement certificate fee which is 100$. anybody knows how much and how to ask the cgfns to send a copy of my certificate to cts?

i really dont want to send my original certificate but i think....it is the cheapest way, ces is very much expensive....sending my original copy of cgfns together with my application is cheaper....just hope and pray that they will send it back and not lost in the process... should it be lost....then..i guess, i will ask the cgfns to send me a duplicate copy and pay 100$.

just an idea...what do you think?:monkeydance:

bonbon2005

i suggest you ask cts what they really need. if you are a cgfns certificate holder, ask them if they need a copy of your original certificate or just a verification from cgfns that you are indeed, a certificate holder. if they only need a verification. then u can just order the verification letter under cgfns certification program and i think that will cost you $75.

im sorry i cant provide you with much details on this, coz i did nt go that route. although, i was a cgfns certificate holder then, i still purchased their ces. coz i didnt know that time that the cg certificate can take the place of the ces report.

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hi! i am a nurse from the Philippines.u seem to be knowledgeable with the application in Illinois.I took the nclex exam but unfortunately i failed the exam, do you know the reapplication process?thanks very much.

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Specializes in geriatric nursing.
hi! i am a nurse from the Philippines.u seem to be knowledgeable with the application in Illinois.I took the nclex exam but unfortunately i failed the exam, do you know the reapplication process?thanks very much.

you just have to download the same application form that you used before... you dont need to send requirements again...

*just the application form and the fee ($79)

*on part I B, just indicate there the information bout your application.

goodluck on your exam!

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thanks so much for the info....:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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Is there anybody who used ERES (instead of CGFNS) for the CES Report?

I'm just wondering which of the two is faster.

Thanks.

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Luckily, CTS sent back my original CGFNS cetificate though it was really hard to let it go because i believed worked hard for it. However the annoying part was that the certificate was quite worned out when i had it back, they just mailed it to me via regular mail envelope....grrrrrrrrrr. that was "my precious"!

I have not tried ERES but here's the website for more info:

http://www.eres.com/ or maybe call CTS to verify it.

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Biggest problem with using anything other than the actual CES is that it is not accepted by all states, and even all universities if you decide to switch states, or attend grad school.

Never believe in someone having to pay twice for the same thing, only because it will take a few more weeks.

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Specializes in OR, DR, RR, ER, OPD.

Hi...been a member for a long time now but just got the interest to post a query inasmuch as the thread I've been following here is related to my case...

Wonder what happened to dcraneses' application to IL...Hope to hear from you. I'd appreciate that really since I'm on to applying to IL BON, too.

Passed the CGFNS and IELTS and obtained my Visascreen Cert, also. I plan to apply for nclex in IL asap, besides my work application is in that State (I'm waiting for my packet 3). But, when I got to read their processing method, I literally got a headache. It's complicated. I wish to apply to other states that are non-fussy yet my friend advised that I will undergo the same process when I will request for an endorsement as I'll be working there in IL, so why not do it now?

Miss Suzanne, is it true that I will undergo exactly the same process of application for exam as I would with endorsement? I read in the IL Licensing instructions about the application process and likewise withthe process for endorsement..it seems similar, but I guess there might be some slight changes that would make the endorsement less taxing on my part. I'm not really sure as I must admit I'm not good in dissecting and comparing all these rules and must-dos.

In your opinion, Miss Suzanne, if you're in my case, would you rather skip to other States for your nclex exam app. though your employment agency is in IL, for the sole reason that IL application process is complicated? By the way, IL is not our first option to work into, it's just that it's their "open" or "available" slot that time to engaged in according to our agent. Anyway, it's okay, we're happy for the chance to work there in the future, by God's grace.

I'd appreciate your response, Miss Suzanne. Thanks ahead. And also to you guys who'd care to indulge in my query. Inputs from those who had personal experience in applying for nclex to IL is a great help.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi...been a member for a long time now but just got the interest to post a query inasmuch as the thread I've been following here is related to my case...

Wonder what happened to dcraneses' application to IL...Hope to hear from you. I'd appreciate that really since I'm on to applying to IL BON, too.

Passed the CGFNS and IELTS and obtained my Visascreen Cert, also. I plan to apply for nclex in IL asap, besides my work application is in that State (I'm waiting for my packet 3). But, when I got to read their processing method, I literally got a headache. It's complicated. I wish to apply to other states that are non-fussy yet my friend advised that I will undergo the same process when I will request for an endorsement as I'll be working there in IL, so why not do it now?

Miss Suzanne, is it true that I will undergo exactly the same process of application for exam as I would with endorsement? I read in the IL Licensing instructions about the application process and likewise withthe process for endorsement..it seems similar, but I guess there might be some slight changes that would make the endorsement less taxing on my part. I'm not really sure as I must admit I'm not good in dissecting and comparing all these rules and must-dos.

In your opinion, Miss Suzanne, if you're in my case, would you rather skip to other States for your nclex exam app. though your employment agency is in IL, for the sole reason that IL application process is complicated? By the way, IL is not our first option to work into, it's just that it's their "open" or "available" slot that time to engaged in according to our agent. Anyway, it's okay, we're happy for the chance to work there in the future, by God's grace.

I'd appreciate your response, Miss Suzanne. Thanks ahead. And also to you guys who'd care to indulge in my query. Inputs from those who had personal experience in applying for nclex to IL is a great help.

When applying for endorsement you still have to follow requirements for foreign nurse so if they require CES or CVS then you have to follow it through. What is it you are really finding confusing regarding IL BON process?

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