AUS RN to USA HELP!

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Hi!

I am currently in the process of obtaining my RN licence in the USA. I have gone through CGFNS and they have deemed me as not having enough hours in paediatrics and obstetrics. (This was when I was in university). I currently working in PACU looking after Paediatric and Obstetric patients however CGFNS will not accept these hours as they don't come directly from my university.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to what my next step would be? I have been stuck in the CGFNS loop for the past two years and I am truly at a loss as to what to do. I have been looking at accelerated BSN degrees, but even they haven't been able to help me out and are saying that I need to be an RN in the USA already to do these degrees?

Would really appreciate any advice!

Specializes in ICU, education, peer support & paediatrics.

I have my transcripts, can I send them to CGFNS? I am so confused with the process and Pennsylvania nursing board aren't taking any phone calls at the moment. Thanks for your replys and support. :)

Specializes in PACU.

No- they will only accept transcripts directly sent from your university. You will have to select a service from CGFNS, pay the amount ($300 USD from memory) and then go through the process

Specializes in ICU, education, peer support & paediatrics.

WOW!, it's all a money making process it seems...my bachelor was many years ago! OH well, If I have to, I better get organised! Then I sit the NCLEX yes?

Specializes in PACU.

Yes and if it expires you need to pay more money, it’s a broken process in my opinion. I had to pay for my uni to send the transcripts, then AHPRA to send my registration and they take months before they even look at them.

Specializes in ICU, education, peer support & paediatrics.

So frustrating for you and everyone. Why can't we just send them all the info, I have it all at home. Grrrr

Specializes in ICU, education, peer support & paediatrics.

So what am I called? LOL A Registered Nurse? Or BSN or something else that includes the masters in Education? I'm lost....thanks :)

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
8 hours ago, Ingrido said:

WOW!!, it's all a money making process it seems...my bachelor was many years ago! OH well, If I have to, I better get organised! Then I sit the NCLEX yes?

You can only sit NCLEX once cleared to by the BON once they review your information and you meet their requirements

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