i am a Filipina who just graduated this April from a Nursing school in the Philippines and came to Houston just this June after taking the local Nursing Licensure Exam via fiance visa (my mom married an American guy and since im under 21, i was included). and i am wondering if there are kind hearted nurses (Filipinos, or not) in Houston who are nice enough to help me and give me information about the process of applying for a job in Texas, or recommend someone who could help.
i've visited the texas BON website and learned that there are certain requirements for NCLEX. i've already applied in CGFNS for the CES report and as of this moment we are still waiting for my transcript of record from the school to reach CGFNS office.
now i was wondering, what do you recommend that i should do while waiting for the processing of my application for CGFNS? i mean, i've been here in US for 6 months now and i feel like my nursing skills and basic knowledge are slowly wearing off.hehe after our graduation, then the nurse's licensure exan in the Philippines, i haven't done any training or practicum of some sort.
also, in order to apply or work as a nurse in Houston hospitals, is there a need for me to undergo training (e.g IV training, CPR, etc.) or have credentials of some sort?
to have a nursing-related job, i have to have a license to practice right?
and, since i'm already here in the US, do i still have to take the english proficiency exam?
well, thanks for reading this. and i hope that you would help me. i'll be waiting for your reply, it would be greatly appreciated. thanksomuch!!
what i did was i applied california nclex. i took the california nclex here also in texas. and applied endorsement here in texas to get my texas license. california board of nursing doesnt require any (foreign) local licenses.
That's great news. I was planning on returning to my home state (CA) and living there while I study for the NCLEX but it looks like your saying I could take the CA NCLEX from TX, even better. Thanks Again.
PS: How long did you study for? Did you take a review course? If so, which one?
yes, you can take the nclex (any nclex) anywhere as long there's a pearson vue center (even the one located in the philippines).. i studied for 4 months and took the ncsbn and vipra med courses both online..
Sweet. Your a rock star!!! Thanks for you help. One more question if I could? Where can I find if my school is accredited in the US? I found it once before but tried again last night and could not. Just being paranoid I think.
sorry, i dont know where to find if the school is accredited in the US. i think if the school is accredited by CHED (check the ched website), then, it will also be recognize by any US board of nursing to be nclex eligible.
i'll be waiting for your reply, it would be greatly appreciated. thanksomuch!! 
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what i did was i applied california nclex. i took the california nclex here also in texas. and applied endorsement here in texas to get my texas license. california board of nursing doesnt require any (foreign) local licenses.