HELP for NCLEX requirements!!!!

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Hi!I'm an RN from Phils.I would like to know what are the requirements for filipino nurses to sit for the NCLEX-texas??what kind of visa do we need to apply??

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hi! i am F too from NY..pls google it and you will find texas requirements w/c give u so much info..gooluck kabayan

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Thank you kabayan!!!!

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What is SSN? I heard rumors that foreign nurses are not anymore allowed to sit for NCLEX in any state if tou dont have that SSN???how true is this?????

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

SSN = social security number. Only US Citizens, permanent residents and qualified work visa holders (those with the approval to work in the US not tourist or other visa) are eligible to obtain a social security number. Many states require a SSN to apply for and/or obtain a nursing license such as CA, AZ, and VT; soon all states will as this is a federal requirement that is slowly being implemented in the states as the US government requires that professional licenses only be issued to those with the legal authority to live and work in the US. Right now some states will permit you to apply for licensing and sit for the NCLEX but not issue a license until you provide a valid social security number. Other states will not accept your license application if a social security number is not provided

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

In order to work you need a Green Card which takes 6 years.

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SSN = social security number. Only US Citizens, permanent residents and qualified work visa holders (those with the approval to work in the US not tourist or other visa) are eligible to obtain a social security number. Many states require a SSN to apply for and/or obtain a nursing license such as CA, AZ, and VT; soon all states will as this is a federal requirement that is slowly being implemented in the states as the US government requires that professional licenses only be issued to those with the legal authority to live and work in the US. Right now some states will permit you to apply for licensing and sit for the NCLEX but not issue a license until you provide a valid social security number. Other states will not accept your license application if a social security number is not provided

Thank you for clarifyying about the SSN....

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Hi!I'm an RN from Phils.I would like to know what are the requirements for filipino nurses to sit for the NCLEX-texas??what kind of visa do we need to apply??

http://www.bon.texas.gov/olv

You may want to speak with an employer to petition a work visa for you. Time of waiting depends on the visa type and priority dates prior to yours. Try to google for E visas (employment) or H1b visas.

If you'd be coming via a family based petition, you would need either an EAD (work permit) or a green card to be able to work.

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