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It doesn't matter if you are working with children or not every RN has to complete the course. It is online, you probably can complete it in one sitting on the computer.
Unless you go to the state office and apply it can take awhile for your license to endorse especially if they have to send away for your transcripts.
Also you are applying for initial license since you do not have a license. You are applying for initial license. I would follow the directions for the initial license not endorsement.
I don't think you are understanding the reason for the test, a RN no matter where they work are a mandatory reporter.
Even working with the elderly you could be placed in situations where you need to report a child abuse. Example, a patient confides that they are concerned about their grandchild being at risk, you would need to take the appropriate steps. Every state has a different standard. Since you think this course is tied to pedi, it seems like you need this course more than ever.
In summary, you do not have a license to endorse, you want to forward the results of the NCLEX.
I know I need the course, I just dont need it now.
Even if it will only take an hour, Im still in the philippines.
My priority date is 2006.
It will take me years before I can go there then I might need to take another course just to refresh what I learned.
It would be just a waste of money for me at this time.
YUp, sorry for the term "endorse", I will be asking CA BON to forward my NCLEX result to NY BON.
Thanks =)
K-Ann
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Did anyone applied for this? How did you go about it? thanks!