Graduates of Out-Of-State Programs BE AWARE of NCBON

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I'm making this post to warn all Graduates of Out-Of-State Programs who are thinking to get NC license by examination.

YOU MUST SEND ALL YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS to the NCBON. NCBON will ask for all your nursing school pre-requisite transcripts, despite of what the NCBON website says. I finished nursing school out of state and moved back to NC to get license by examination. I followed everything on NCBON website but I had the uncomfortable surprise when NCBON ask me about the extra transcripts after they took TWO LONG WEEKS before emailing me about it. Then it took them THREE MORE EXTRA WEEKS to process all my documentation. I almost missed my employment deadline over this. Many out of state students have gone through this ordeal. Save yourselves time and right away get all your transcripts sent.

Also, if the state where you finished nursing school is part of the compact state agreement, make yourself a favor and get license in that state. You can still get a job and work in NC because of the compact licensure agreement. You will have 90 days grace period to change the license to NC. This way is so much better than getting license by examination.

I hope this post can safe people time and reduce frustrations.

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I have done my graduates from different country so what is the process to appear the nclex exam in north carolina? should i give english test also?

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I have done my graduates from different country so what is the process to appear the nclex exam in north carolina? should i give english test also?

Hi Bijita,

The information below is from the North Carolina Board of Nursing. I hope this answer your question. Good luck!

Graduates of international nursing education programs - must complete a Credentials Evaluation Service (CES Professional Report) or provide a CGFNS Certificate or VisaScreen. English proficiency testing is required for many internationally educated nurse applicants.

For additional details concerning the requirements of international graduates, please visit Internationally Educated Applicants: Internationally Educated Applicants | North Carolina Board of Nursing.

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Thank you so very much for your kind information.

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