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I am an international nurse. I just got my California RN license. Now I want to make an endorsement to an Illinois one. The problem is I have never practiced nursing either in my home country or in the united states, although I hold a degree of BSN. But, to apply for an endorsement, the Board(Illinois) sets a prerequisite of minimum two years of clinical practice (this requirement is for international nurses). Here I am brought to a very pretty dilemma. Without a license, I cannot work; and without working experience, I cannot make the endorsement. I do not want to leave Illnois because my boyfriend is here. So what should I do? Actually, I want to write a letter to the Board to explain my situation. I want to try. Do you think there is any hope? any other suggestions?

Thank you!:confused:

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Unless there is another international nurse who has not worked yet, and is trying for endorsement in IL, I do not think anyone will know the correct answer to that.

I would call the IL. BON and speak with them. I have received a license through endorsement with them, but I had been a nurse for a few years and I am from the US. I did have to call them often during the process, and they were always very helpful. Give them a call, they are the only people who can give you the exact info you will need. I will look and see if I have the number. If not, I am sure you can find it on the web. Good luck.

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haa,

This is the IL applicant number:

217-782-8556

Endorsement can always be trying. My husband is a military man, so I have had to do it four times now. I always call them and latch on to one or two of the personnel in the office that end up helping me a great deal. Once again, good luck.

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Thank you for your reply, dphrn. I will call them.

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I am an international nurse. I just got my California RN license. Now I want to make an endorsement to an Illinois one. The problem is I have never practiced nursing either in my home country or in the united states, although I hold a degree of BSN. But, to apply for an endorsement, the Board(Illinois) sets a prerequisite of minimum two years of clinical practice (this requirement is for international nurses). Here I am brought to a very pretty dilemma. Without a license, I cannot work; and without working experience, I cannot make the endorsement. I do not want to leave Illnois because my boyfriend is here. So what should I do? Actually, I want to write a letter to the Board to explain my situation. I want to try. Do you think there is any hope? any other suggestions?

Thank you!:confused:

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hi haa!

i just would like to know what happened to your problem regarding this. I will be doing the same. I am a Cali nclex passer and i wanna work in IL too. I hope you can assist me on what i need to do. maraming salamat! :)

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