green card holder need help what exam to take Phil.local board or NCLEX?

ohmeowzer RN, RN · Jul 19, 2007

you should take kaplan or do suzanne's study program. i took kaplan and did saunders and passed w/ 75 questions.. good luck

jeffrey930 · Jul 20, 2007

definitely kaplan Qbank.... www.kaplannursing.com ,i think kaplan was similar to NCLEX, pass with 75.

Want2bcomeAnRN · Jul 20, 2007

Hi guys! It's not my first time to post a thread here.My first one was posted at the philippine forum and it was about me planning to take the Local Board exam this december.I've been reviewing since June because I graduated 1997 (and was sidetracked) and it's only now that I've decided to pursue my nursing career.After a month of reviewing I suddenly realized that I can take the NCLEX and can practice in California without taking my local board exam.
I'm so confused as to what exam should I take.My major apprehension in going straight to the NCLEX exam is that it's been 10 years that I graduated.Meaning,maybe a lot has changed regarding nursing concepts.I've been studying really hard but it seems that I'm pressed for time.TOO MUCH INFORMATION...TOO little time....i don't want to whichever exam I decide to take.
Please help me decide.

try to check suzannes plan, it's posted in the stickies. gud luck.

je_da · Jul 20, 2007

if you ask me, i'd take the nclex-rn after reviewing extensively with the concepts and updates. the local board exam is really far different from the nclex items. maybe the same concepts and applications but the way questions are presented to you it is really far far different.

before you decide, think about what you're doing to do after the exam. if you want to work in ca then you might want to consider taking the nclex exam.

good luck!!! :)

22im32el0324 · Jul 21, 2007

try to check suzannes plan, it's posted in the stickies. gud luck.

thanks for the advice.I checked suzannes plan and it is useful for nclex.I just don't know if i can follow it:o...having the fact that I NEVER practiced nursing(didnt took the local board here in the Philippines yet),I graduated 10 years ago,and I have "few" stock knowledge.Do you think I can still follow suzannes plan considering these facts?

I have the latest Saunders nclex review book and havent tried to answer the chapter test before reading the chapter.what I do is read it per chapter before taking the test.I'm so afraid that if I first answer the chapter test I'll fail.

22im32el0324 · Jul 21, 2007

if you ask me, i'd take the nclex-rn after reviewing extensively with the concepts and updates. the local board exam is really far different from the nclex items. maybe the same concepts and applications but the way questions are presented to you it is really far far different.
before you decide, think about what you're doing to do after the exam. if you want to work in ca then you might want to consider taking the nclex exam.
good luck!!! :)

thanks je_da.right now i'm studying the latest saunders nclex review book but im still confused as to how and what to study!!:owhat i do is read it per chapter,per topic then look up the topic in the internet for further explanation.do you think i'm doing the right job or should i just focus on nclex books?i'm planning to buy all the nclex review books i can find here in the philippines since i haven't decided yet when to take the nclex exam.

suzanne4, RN · Jul 21, 2007

You do not need to take the NLE exam to work in the US. It is not required. However, if you do take it, then you are required to pass it before you will be able to get licensed in the US.

You do need to take and pass the NCLEX exam to work in the US. No way around that.

Either exam is going to require preparation, it is not going to be easy, but it can be done. If you are not going to work in PI, then do not bother with that exam. In order for you to take the NLE, you are going to have to submit documentation of specific cases that you did while you were in school. Are you able to meet those requirements now?

22im32el0324 · Jul 23, 2007

you do not need to take the nle exam to work in the us. it is not required. however, if you do take it, then you are required to pass it before you will be able to get licensed in the us.
you do need to take and pass the nclex exam to work in the us. no way around that.
either exam is going to require preparation, it is not going to be easy, but it can be done. if you are not going to work in pi, then do not bother with that exam. in order for you to take the nle, you are going to have to submit documentation of specific cases that you did while you were in school. are you able to meet those requirements now?

i do have all the requirements needed for the local board here in the philippines even the specific cases that i need to submit.

but i'm decided now to just take the nclex so ms suzanne4 can you give me some study tips please?

thank you in advance.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 23, 2007

i do have all the requirements needed for the local board here in the philippines even the specific cases that i need to submit.

but i'm decided now to just take the nclex so ms suzanne4 can you give me some study tips please?
thank you in advance.

i would suggest following suzanne's plan and start by following her sticky then pm her once you have completed the first part.