Expired NCLEX Pass in CA, want a TX license

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Here's my scenario. I am from the Philippines and I am currently working as a

nurse in a hospital here. I received my California pass letter in September 2008

and it expired in September 2011 (including the extension). I already have a

Visa screen certificate which will expire in 2014. Can you please tell me if I

am still eligible for an endorsement to Texas and if so, can you please give me

a brief step by step process for the endorsement procedure. Thank you.

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

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First, you do not have a license therefore there is nothing to endorse. You need to apply for a license by examination for an internationally educated nurse, meet all the application requirements (transcript evaluation, language evaluation, valid social security number, etc.) You will then need to make arrangements to have CABRN transfer your NCLEX results to TX BNE (I'm sure there is a fee involved like everything else in government). There is a link to the state boards of nursing at the bottom of each page of this site, but can also be found here: Boards Of Nursing for Nurses | Nursing Students

From the TX BoN for internationally educated nurses:

  1. A completed Application by NCLEX-RN® Examination, all fees, a completed criminal history report, proof of passing scores of English Proficiency exam (if program was not conducted in English), an original Credential Evaluation Service (CES) Full Education course-by-course report, sent directly from an approved organization and a Verification of Licensure (VOL) form from all countries, states, provinces and/or territories you hold or have held a license. The VOL must come directly from the licensing authority and must bear the authorities' official seal. The VOL is only valid for one (1) year after it is signed and sealed by the licensing authority *Note: the CES Full Education course-by-course report will contain your original country of licensure's VOL.
  2. All international applicants must show proof of working in nursing for a period totaling two (2) years (i.e. 24 months) at anytime after graduation from a nursing program.
  3. Follow the instruction provided on under Criminal Background Checks.
  4. If you have not worked at least two (2) years as a first level, general nurse within the four (4) years preceding the filing of the application, you will not be licensed until you complete a Foreign Educated Nurse (FENS) refresher course consisting of 120 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of clinical practice under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The applicant required to take the FENS
    refresher will be given a six (6) month permit to complete the refresher course. Further instruction will be provided upon passing the NCLEX-RN® examination.

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Post moved to a thread of its own in the nurse registration forum in the world nursing section.

First, you do not have a license therefore there is nothing to endorse. You need to apply for a license by examination for an internationally educated nurse, meet all the application requirements (transcript evaluation, language evaluation, valid social security number, etc.) You will then need to make arrangements to have CABRN transfer your NCLEX results to TX BNE (I'm sure there is a fee involved like everything else in government). There is a link to the state boards of nursing at the bottom of each page of this site, but can also be found here: Boards Of Nursing for Nurses | Nursing Students

From the TX BoN for internationally educated nurses:

  1. A completed Application by NCLEX-RN® Examination, all fees, a completed criminal history report, proof of passing scores of English Proficiency exam (if program was not conducted in English), an original Credential Evaluation Service (CES) Full Education course-by-course report, sent directly from an approved organization and a Verification of Licensure (VOL) form from all countries, states, provinces and/or territories you hold or have held a license. The VOL must come directly from the licensing authority and must bear the authorities' official seal. The VOL is only valid for one (1) year after it is signed and sealed by the licensing authority *Note: the CES Full Education course-by-course report will contain your original country of licensure’s VOL.
  2. All international applicants must show proof of working in nursing for a period totaling two (2) years (i.e. 24 months) at anytime after graduation from a nursing program.
  3. Follow the instruction provided on under Criminal Background Checks.
  4. If you have not worked at least two (2) years as a first level, general nurse within the four (4) years preceding the filing of the application, you will not be licensed until you complete a Foreign Educated Nurse (FENS) refresher course consisting of 120 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of clinical practice under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The applicant required to take the FENS
    refresher will be given a six (6) month permit to complete the refresher course. Further instruction will be provided upon passing the NCLEX-RN® examination.

i have the same case as with keyaced, mine expired last january 2011. forgive me for not being able to totally grasp the answer - so it is possible to still request for CABRN to forward my NCLEX results to TXBNE? The letter from then CABON stated that the records will be deleted from file if i fail to comply with the sss requirement within the given period. your response has actually given me hope regarding my NCLEX and obtaining license from another state.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Many members a few years ago was able to get CA to transfer NCLEX results to another state. NCLEX results are not destroyed only your application file

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Many members a few years ago was able to get CA to transfer NCLEX results to another state. NCLEX results are not destroyed only your application file

thank you very much for this info!

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