Do I need a local license to take NCLEX in New York??

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hi! this might be a common question for some but I'll ask it anyway cause I'm getting confused....I'm also a fresh graduate from the Philippines and a non-immigrant but currently in NY. I didn't take the NLE back home... But can I take the NCLEX in New York? And if so, what does that thing about the CVS asking me if I've worked somewhere before? Does that mean I have to be a registered nurse in my country before applying to New York? I'm really confused... Please help! thanks :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the International forum

If you have not sat NLE and have not worked as a a nurse then the answer would be no. I do not think NY require a local license however you are better asking them directly

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Just wondering how you are planning on staying and working in the US? If you are still looking for a employer for a visa you are aware of retrogression and that many US nurses are struggling especially in NY where according to the NY State forum hospitals are closing and many nurses experienced looking for jobs

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Ok thanks! Uhmm I've thought about that too, and I think this might be lame for you, but even if its retrogression I just wanted to pass the NCLEX for the mean time, cause I want to have a sense of fulfillment in my life. I dunno what happens next but I'm still hopeful about the future though. Thanks again :)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I am not saying don't do it however if you are going to be caught up in retrogression it may be worth looking at and sitting NLE and gaining nursing experience either at home or in another country.

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.

before, NY does not need a local license to be eligible for RN licensure. now, I'm not sure. What I'm sure, though, is that a friend of mine just recently applied for NY RN licensure (she's an immigrant) and she doesn't have a Philippine RN license.

And you said you are a non-immigrant? CGNFS-CVS takes more or less 6 months to process CVS applications. So it maybe a while. I would suggest taking the NLE this December (or November?).

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hi i think you dont need a local license to take the nclex here in ny

the cvs would ask you about your grades, you just need to apply and that's it

i graduated from the philippines last year and now here in new york :)

i would be willing to help, you can reach me here [email protected]

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Thank you very much to all of you... I really appreciate your help. thank God this site exists. hehehe. :yeah:

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You don't need a local board..I also graduated in the Philippines. No working experience and no local boards and holding a license now in NY. You'll just gonna need a lot of patience in CVS because they really take so long. Mine took almost year just for the CVS alone.

If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know...

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Hey Nesty. Thank you for posting such message...May I get your email address? Cause I might need your help in the future. Thanks again! :)

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Hey Nesty. Thank you for posting such message...May I get your email address? Cause I might need your help in the future. Thanks again! :)

[email protected]

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