Endorsing NY license to another state

Hello!

I've been offered a job in Maryland, however, I'm a little worried about endorsing my license as I was educated in New Zealand and am aware that my education hours will may not be adequate for the BON. Has anyone successfully endorsed to a compact licensure state with a NY license and did you encounter any issues? 

Thanks!

[espaghet]

Hi A B! 

Just wondering how long ago did you graduate from nursing school in NZ? Also once you pass the NCLEX and endorsing under the NY BON, is it easy enough to endorse in other states? Do you have any experience with the Oregon or Washington state BON?

Many thanks,

Elsa (Kiwi-trained RN)

[A B, BSN]

espaghet said:

Hi A B! 

Just wondering how long ago did you graduate from nursing school in NZ? Also once you pass the NCLEX and endorsing under the NY BON, is it easy enough to endorse in other states? Do you have any experience with the Oregon or Washington state BON?

Many thanks,

Elsa (Kiwi-trained RN)

Hey Elsa, I graduated mid 2020 from MIT in Auckland. I'm not sure how easy it is to endorse to other states, for some you need a visa screen and others require a CES evaluation. I'm stuck on that part myself and am worried I won't actually be able to work anywhere but in NY (which won't be possible since I'll need a green card which will require the visa screen!) I'm so stressed about the whole thing but if you already have a green card, you'll most definitely be able to work in NY. Couldn't tell you about the other states sorry!

[espaghet]

So does the NY BON not require obs and paeds hours like other states? Did you submit to CGFNS and your school filled everything in for you? Where are you hoping to live and work long-term? Sorry for all the questions, I just don't see many Kiwis on here. I don't know why the state BONs make it so hard...the US like everywhere has a huge nursing shortage!!

[A B, BSN]

No worries, Elsa - ask away. I'm not sure what requirements the NY BON has but I know many AU/NZ RN's have managed to obtain registration through them. I started my application with CGFNS and dropped the papers that needed to be filled out at my school. They were pretty timely and shipped the documents within two weeks. I just asked them to follow what was on the pages and they did it correctly I suppose. I have a friend that studied at AUT who managed to gain NCLEX eligibility via CGFNS so clearly our schools in NZ know what they're doing when it comes to those forms LOL. I have a job offer in Maryland so hoping to get there but I'm super anxious about my visa screen so I'm really not sure what's going to happen. I'm waiting for CGFNS to receive all my documents for that and then I'll pay for the expedited review.

[espaghet]

Wishing you the best of luck!! I may have more questions when I actually apply. I have been seriously considering moving back to the US recently but not sure if I'll be able to. I wish I could get licensed there to have it ready in case and meanwhile work here in NZ, but the state BON I have been corresponding with make the renewal process sound really complicated so not sure it's worth doing until I know I am moving back.

[A B, BSN]

Of course! What state are you going through? If you can get licensed through NY and then endorse to a compact state you should be OK.  Can I ask why you chose to study in NZ? Feel free to private message if you need, I'm happy to exchange details for other messaging platforms as well if you ever have any questions. I wish the process was a lot simpler/straightforward.