Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

foreign RN

Good evening, dear nurses. I am looking for an advice. I finished nursing degree in Russia, and just got approved later from NY state that I can take NCLEX-RN test. Also, I just find out that I got accepted to the nursing program. Even I would really prefer just to take a test, I am worry that I would have less chances to get a job. Do I need to worry about it and go to college or just take NCLEX-RN test? I really don't want to take a wrong choice because I know how hard to get into the nursing program in some states. I am looking for opinions and some advices. Thank you

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    I certainly don't want to discourage you, because I am sure that you have had to go through a long process to be approved for NCLEX. However, NCLEX statistics reveal that only about 1/3 of foreign educated applicants pass NCLEX on their first try... and

    My advice? If you can afford to do so, by all means go ahead and take NCLEX but be prepared to take additional steps if you are not successful. You may not need to re-take an entire nursing program. An alternative may be a formal 'acculturation' program if there are any available in your area.

    In the meantime, you may also want to determine whether there are areas in which your native Russian language & heritage would be a real asset. I know that there are increasing population of Russian immigrants in the Pacific NW - is this the case in your area? If so, your background would be very attractive to hospitals in those areas.

    I wish you the best of luck on NCLEX & your nursing career in the US.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.