CES English Proficiency Test

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I am a newly registered nurse in New York (got my license last March 2016) and now I am applying for endorsement here in New Jersey. I graduated BSN last year in the Philippines but I am already a green card holder since 2006. I was informed today by CGFNS that my CES report was successfully completed but they can't send it yet to the NJ state board because I should take first an english proficiency exam (toefl etc.). I have the same case with my older sister, she's an RN in NY and applied for endorsement in NJ but she didn't anymore take an english proficiency exam.

Now what should I do?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nurse Registration forum

Have you checked the BON website for requirements when endorsing as a IEN?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

How long ago did she apply? NJ changed the rules for endorsement to match the licensing by examination a year or two ago

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I got a checklist in my online account in the NJ state board website and the english exam wasn't included. In their site it was only stated that foreign graduates who are applying for licensure by EXAMINATION are required to take the exam, nothing is said about those foreign graduates seeking licensure by ENDORSEMENT.

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How long ago did she apply? NJ changed the rules for endorsement to match the licensing by examination a year or two ago

2012 :(

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I got a checklist in my online account in the NJ state board website and the english exam wasn't included. In their site it was only stated that foreign graduates who are applying for licensure by EXAMINATION are required to take the exam, nothing is said about those foreign graduates seeking licensure by ENDORSEMENT.

Maybe talk to CGFNS and tell them that endorsing doesn't require English exam

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Maybe talk to CGFNS and tell them that endorsing doesn't require English exam

it does now. As of at least 2015

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
it does now. As of at least 2015

I see nothing in the Endorsement section that indicates that you need English exam. There is a requirements to provide proof of citizenship or immigration but nothing on English exam

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Applications/RN-and-LPN-Licensure-by-Endorsement.pdf

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Thanks for the reply...I'm taking my TOEFL this August 13....Wish me luck :)

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Hi! Just wondering if i need to take the ielts or toefl when i apply in NY? Im just planning to take nclex for NY. I graduated in Philippines. Thank you

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