I'm Sheena. I am a BSN graduate from foreign nursing school(Philippines). I came here in US 3 months ago. I am not yet licensed in the Phil. And now I realized I have to take the NCLEX as soon as possible. as I searched the net and all NCLEX websites I found out that our state requires CGFNS. I am now reviewing for the NCLEX and I am quite disappointed about what I have found out. and I blame myself for not taking up my Local Board Exam because I thought that it is not needed here in US. Can I take the NCLEX in other state so that I am not required for the CGFNS?..
Maybe I could work as part time in any Nursing homes while I am reviewing. Is it possible to have a job without experience and license?
my mind is in turmoil now. I wanted to be licensed as soon as possible. I need to have a job.
please send me your ideas about this matter. thank you so much
Does the Massachusetts BON require a license from the foreign country from which I graduated? I am a permanent resident looking to work in Boston. I'm in SF California right now.
And if not, which of the CGFNS certification would be suitable for me? Lastly, would who know how long would the whole process take? Thank you very much.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Starting point would be checking the state BON website (link can be found at the bottom of the page) and see what requirements are for International trained nurse
Hi! I am a registered nurse in Philippines and will be living to kentucky 6-7 months from now. Is it possible not to take cgfns or passed the visa screen if my visa basis is spousal visa? Wherein kentucky ,they need to pass a visa screen certificate for me to take cgfns or nclex. Please help I am so confuse right now! Thank you!
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi! I am a registered nurse in Philippines and will be living to kentucky 6-7 months from now. Is it possible not to take cgfns or passed the visa screen if my visa basis is spousal visa? Wherein kentucky ,they need to pass a visa screen certificate for me to take cgfns or nclex. Please help I am so confuse right now! Thank you!
If the BON require it then you have to go through the process. It all has to do with where you trained not how you got to live and work in the US? VSC requires a pass in NCLEX or CGFNS exam
I wanted to be licensed as soon as possible. I need to have a job.
dsingson5
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Hi nursing experts,
Does the Massachusetts BON require a license from the foreign country from which I graduated? I am a permanent resident looking to work in Boston. I'm in SF California right now.
And if not, which of the CGFNS certification would be suitable for me? Lastly, would who know how long would the whole process take? Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
David S.