Australian nurse wanting to work in America

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Hello! I am an Aussie RN from Melbourne Australia. I am very interested in working as a nurse in America due to family reasons. Especially interested in Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Colorado or Arizona. I have completed a 3 year bachelor course in Australia and am concerned that I may not have the required obstetrics and pediatric hours required. Is there a course I complete in Melbourne or even in the USA to make up these hours? I would love to know where to begin the process of moving to the USA. i would like to add that i was an IV drug endorsed enrolled nurse for 5 years prior to an RN in case that helps. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you

Specializes in Paramedic, Registered Nurse.
Daniel Timmons said:

Texas

Hi @Daniel Timmons

I see you had success being endorsed from NY to Texas, am I correct in reading that?

 

I had chatGPT summarise this thread and Daniel's instructions if it helps anyone:

1. **Apply for CES with New York**: Start by applying for the **Credential Evaluation Service (CES)** report through CGFNS, specifically for New York. This report evaluates your nursing education and credentials.

 

2. **Pass the NCLEX-RN Exam**: Prepare for and pass the NCLEX-RN exam. This is a necessary step to obtain your nursing license in the U.S.

 

3. **Complete CVS for New York**: After passing the NCLEX, complete the **Credential Verification Service (CVS)** process for New York. Since CGFNS already has your documents from the CES process, this step should be smoother.

 

4. **Obtain New York License**: Once your credentials are verified and you've passed the NCLEX, you will be licensed in New York.

 

5. **Endorse License to Texas**: After obtaining your New York nursing license, apply for endorsement to Texas. Texas will not require a new CES report if you are already licensed in another state.

 

6. **Be Prepared for Additional Costs**: If you want to send your CES report to another state's Board of Nursing, be aware that you will need to pay CGFNS to do so.

 

Following these steps should streamline your process of converting your Australian nursing credentials to work in Texas.

 

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