CES for NEW JERSEY

[bookieboks]

Good day to all! I am planning to apply for CES to sit for NCLEX in New Jersey. I would be very grateful if anyone can help me on this.

I have already passed the June 2008 PNLE and TOEFL on Oct 2008. I was just wondering if it would be a wise move for me to apply and register for CES now since I still don't have my license (this is the only lacking requirement). Though I already have the certification and the board rating. I am well aware that CES gives you a one year allocation time to complete all the requirements. I am also aware that those who passed the December 2007 Exams still haven't got their license til now. I am so concerned if the release of my license would make it through the 1year deadline that CES allows.

Any suggestions on my next course of action would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Moved to the International forum as per the red banner

Welcome.

You are in actual fact applying for licensure to NJ of which NCLEX is a part of that process, you are not applying directly for the exam.

Maybe worth delaying CES until you know when you are going to receive your license but hopefully others that have gone through the process may give you some advice on what happened with their application. Also try searching the forum as I am sure there is already a thread discussing NJ

[suzanne4, RN]

There is no reason to submit for the CES until you have your license as CGFNS will not do anything without the license being submitted to them.

Next issue is that the US is under a retrogression and you are looking at more than five years for a visa.

Also be aware that NJ does not issue a license without a SSN#.

[bookieboks]

Thank you for your reply... Sorry for the wrong post forum.

I would just like to make both your points clear... Both silverdragon and suzanne suggest that I delay my application for CES to NJ until I get my license and have the validation done by the Philippine Licensing authorities? What should I do with my TOEFL? Can I use it in any other way?

In this case, what can you suggest I should do now in terms of my application to the United States?

Really, thank you so much :)

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

It is up to you if you continue with your application process for the USA but be aware you have a long wait ahead of you. Once you have your local license then start your CES process. Alternatively think about another country. The world is a big place

[suzanne4, RN]

TOEFL is actually valid for two years so that should not be an issue for you. But be aware that NJ does not issue a license without a SSN# and you are looking at five years plus for a chance at a green card.

I would most definitely look at another country to gain experience in.

[bookieboks]

Hi! Thank you to both of your replies. Your points are very well taken. I'll delay my CES application until I get my license, which would be another year or so. I guess I'll have a long wait ahead. Can you instead suggest other countries that accepts TOEFL? As I understand that most only accepts IELTS. Isn't there any other way to sit in for NCLEX even without local license (I do have my certification and exam rating with me)?