BSN Undergraduate in the philippines will I be eligible to take the NCLEX PN?

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Im a BSN undergraduate in the philippines, I only need 1 sem to finish it but wasn't able to do so because we moved here in U.S. Will i be eligible to take the NCLEX PN? I've had a 1250 Theory hours and 880 Clinical hours but im missing some minor subjects like ETHICS & UNETHICAL CONDUCT, LEADERSHIP, PSYCHOLOGY and SUPERVISION.

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Depends on the state. You need to apply for licensure as an LPN by examination. In NJ and other states you would not be permitted as it is required that you graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. Other states like IN require an LPN license from the jurisdiction where you graduated (not possible in the Philippines). There are other states like CA where you can apply using the alternative method of equivalent education (but your LVN license would only be valid in that state). The best bet is to check the board of nursing/board of practical/vocational nursing of the state you wish to practice.

There is a link to the US BoN at the bottom of each page of this site.

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Thank you for your reply.. I'm here in CA right now, just to correct my last post I have 1650 theory hours and 1250 clinical hours, but I'm still missing some minor subject posted above. I'm worrying about those subjects that I haven't taken yet. I've reached their minimum requirement for theory and clinical hours. Do you think they might consider it?

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Thank you for your reply.. I'm here in CA right now, just to correct my last post I have 1650 theory hours and 1250 clinical hours, but I'm still missing some minor subject posted above. I'm worrying about those subjects that I haven't taken yet. I've reached their minimum requirement for theory and clinical hours. Do you think they might consider it?
The only way to know is to apply kabayan,but I think you'll have the chance to be approve since you meet the hours that they need for the theory and clinicals..Go to their website too and read carefully all the details just to be sure..:)
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Thank you kabayaan. Im just worrying about those missing subjects. I'm going to apply and see what will happen, I hope there's someone in this site that has the same situation like mine and get approved. I checked their website and I'm confused what method should I use.

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Hi I have reach the minimum requirement of theory and Clinical hours to take the Nclex PN But im missing some minor subjects like ETHICS & UNETHICAL CONDUCT, LEADERSHIP, PSYCHOLOGY and SUPERVISION on the Record of Nursing Program form. Will I still be eligible to take Nclex PN? Thank you for the help.

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Only the state you apply to will make that decision

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Im a BSN undergraduate in the philippines, I only need 1 sem to finish it but wasn't able to do so because we moved here in U.S. Will i be eligible to take the NCLEX PN? I've had a 1250 Theory hours and 880 Clinical hours but im missing some minor subjects like ETHICS & UNETHICAL CONDUCT, LEADERSHIP, PSYCHOLOGY and SUPERVISION.

-Hello,im in the same situation, im about to leave for the US, in CA to be exact this december and im worried that i may not be legible to apply for LVN because i still have one sem left,and i would like to know what is the minimum hours the board requires?please reply,it will be of great help. thank you.God Bless

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-Hello,im in the same situation, im about to leave for the US, in CA to be exact this december and im worried that i may not be legible to apply for LVN because i still have one sem left,and i would like to know what is the minimum hours the board requires?please reply,it will be of great help. thank you.God Bless

CA Board of LVN will be the one that decides. You will find all the information on the CA LVN website, the things that are needed for Method #3 (Qualification Based on Equivalent Education and/or Experience) are (source):

1) Official transcripts

2) Record of Nursing Experience

3) Employment Verification

4) Proof of 54 Theory Hours of Pharmacology

All forms are listed on their website.

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-Hello,im in the same situation, im about to leave for the US, in CA to be exact this december and im worried that i may not be legible to apply for LVN because i still have one sem left,and i would like to know what is the minimum hours the board requires?please reply,it will be of great help. thank you.God Bless
Go to BVNPT website all you need to know for the application are there.method 3 is the one you need to fill up the education one not the work experience.
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-Hello,im in the same situation, im about to leave for the US, in CA to be exact this december and im worried that i may not be legible to apply for LVN because i still have one sem left,and i would like to know what is the minimum hours the board requires?please reply,it will be of great help. thank you.God Bless

1,530 Total Hours:Theory - *576 Hours; Clinical - 954 Hours

*Includes Pharmacology - 54 Hours

actually my theory hours is 1650 and clinical is 1250. i have no problem on required hours, Im just worrying about those subjects that i don't have. Do you have any FB account so i can add you. and we can keep in touch.

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