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

Go for the full education report, especially if there is the slimmest chance that you will go on for grad school. It will save you from having to go thru that process again.

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thank you ms. suzanne!

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application form

http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/forms/rn-ex.pdf

you can also apply online.

www.continentaltesting.net

you can go to US embassy and ask for fingerprint card. have it fingerprinted on any NBI office near you. then send it to identix with a fee.

www.identix.com

Is there any requirement in getting a fingerprint card (IL BON) for my nclex application in the US embassy? My nurse friend in Manila offers to get it for me, she's asking in what department will she get it.

Thanks ahead, a lot.

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Is there any requirement in getting a fingerprint card (IL BON) for my nclex application in the US embassy? My nurse friend in Manila offers to get it for me, she's asking in what department will she get it.

Thanks ahead, a lot.

the fingerprint card is requested directly from IDFPR. pls send an email to [email protected], and request for a fingerprint card. they will send it to you with no charge! good luck!

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the fingerprint card is requested directly from IDFPR. pls send an email to [email protected], and request for a fingerprint card. they will send it to you with no charge! good luck!

Thanks to you!

I already sent an email to this address maybe 3 weeks ago...asking pertinent question re IL BON application and a request for fingerprint card. I did got a reply that my message hs been forwarded to a certain department to be filled (or filed, typo error probably). Was wondering if I could get the card either from them or in the embassy.

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the fingerprint card is requested directly from IDFPR. pls send an email to [email protected], and request for a fingerprint card. they will send it to you with no charge! good luck!

Hi again, dcraneses...how did long did it took 'til you got your requested fingerprint card from them? was it sent via snail mail or fast track? Thanks.

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Hi again, dcraneses...how did long did it took 'til you got your requested fingerprint card from them? was it sent via snail mail or fast track? Thanks.

it was sent via snail mail about 3 weeks after i sent a letter from them. Be patient ricemilk, im sure they will send it. Except if the philpost wont send it to you. hehee j/k good luck!

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it was sent via snail mail about 3 weeks after i sent a letter from them. Be patient ricemilk, im sure they will send it. Except if the philpost wont send it to you. hehee j/k good luck!

:lol2: yeah we should check our post office really bec they sometimes "dont"...You sent them a letter? Should I do the same though I sent them email already? Thank you.

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:lol2: yeah we should check our post office really bec they sometimes "dont"...You sent them a letter? Should I do the same though I sent them email already? Thank you.

your email is enough. expect for your fingerprint print card. good luck! and let me hear hows your application. thanks

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For sure I will. thanks a lot!

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should i take the toefl first before i apply for the NCLEX? i don't know where to start. could somebody please guide me on what to do first? thanks!

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First, it is impossible to apply for the NCLEX exam, there is no application for it. You are applying for licensure as an RN and need to meet the requirements for the specific state before they will grant permission for you to sit for the exam.

If you have trained 100% in English, then you do not need to have the TOEFL done before you submit for the CES which is required by Illinois. But do be aware that the series of English exams are required for US immigration in order to get your Visa Screen Certificate.

There are more current threads available for information about the state that you wish to work in, suggest that you do a search for those.

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