I applied for RN licensure by examination last 2013 and was deemed deficient for MedSurg, Obstetrics, and Psychiatric Nursing. Like any other IENs, I invested so much time and money looking for schools that would offer these subjects. After so much waiting, I got ahold of a school that would allow me to make up these subjects. I communicated it to my evaluator and got a confirmation that I would be issued a license after completion. However, I need to apply for Licensure by endorsement since I already passed NCLEX-RN for NY. During the process, I already started my application to the school since I already got a confirmation from my evaluator. Thereafter, I got a letter from my evaluator that I need to take the whole RN program for me to be considered for licensure. I thought this was just a miscommunication. I went to the BRN Sacramento from Los Angeles and brought my concerns personally to the BRN. I brought the deficiency letter I got last 2013, the new letter stating that I need to take the whole RN program, and copies of the conversation with my evaluator granting me to make up the courses. GUESS WHAT!? I had the pleasure of talking with my evaluator and 2 supervisors. THEY WERE SO RUDE AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I dont wanna go in details anymore. They are $&@#%+!!!!!!
THE VERDICT: I WASN'T GRANTED TO MAKE UP THE DEFICIENCIES BECAUSE MY EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES DOESN'T MEET THE CALIFORNIA's STANDARD.
I told them that I totally respect California's code and regulations for RN licensure.But, I don't understand why they've come up this adjudication. I am sooo comfused. How is my case different from other applicants who have the same curriculum and who graduated with the same school where I graduated??? Why were they allowed to make up the deficiencies? Why do I need to retake a whole RN program? I thought I was only deficient with MedSurg, Obstetrics, and Psychiatric Ng?
They cannot give me answers to those queries but threw me words of discrimination. They even told me that I don't have the prerogative to walk in to the office and talk to someone about my application. TOTALLY BS!! (
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