graduated 11 years ago, worked as community health nurse, can i still take the nclex?

hi! hope you could help me with my query.. i graduated in 2006 here in the Phils, never planned of going abroad til i got married to a US citizen last year.. i've been a nurse instructor for 4 years then shifted to being a public health nurse (2012 to present). now im wondering if i can still practice as a nurse in the US? my husband is based in Texas so I looked up the requirements in the said state and it says I should have practiced nursing in the last 4 years.. now im wondering if they will accept my experience as a public health nurse or should i have a hospital-based experience?

Nursing experience is nursing experience. Your community health nurse job required you to possess a nursing license, correct? Then, I don't see how you would have a problem. Many US nurses never work one day in a hospital, yet they are able to get licensed in more than one state.

Nursing experience is nursing experience. Your community health nurse job required you to possess a nursing license, correct? Then, I don't see how you would have a problem. Many US nurses never work one day in a hospital, yet they are able to get licensed in more than one state.

thank you.. ☺️

Yes you can still take the nclex..i graduated BSN also way back 2006 and im planning to take the nclex in 2-3months..i applied nclex florida BON..if you are planning to take nclex you better start processing your papers now because it will take 9-12months for just the cgfns evaluation(CES)

Yes.Just make sure you apply on the right US state that fits for you especially your educational requirements.