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!!
honeylove_joy, i assumed you already passed the the NLE? im also a new nurse and graduated in the philippines but i didnt take the NLE, but ive already taken the nclex and have RN license.. im here in houston too!! hows the status of your papers?
honeylove_joy, i assumed you already passed the the NLE? im also a new nurse and graduated in the philippines but i didnt take the NLE, but ive already taken the nclex and have RN license.. im here in houston too!! hows the status of your papers?
hi dibuh0!
yeah, i did pass the NLE back in the Phil but i didn't attend the oath taking ceremony so i didn't get my license.
you're already an RN here? wow! working?
how long have you been here in Houston? been here since june '09.
my papers? *sigh* well, we're still waiting for my transcript to reach CGFNS. my school in the Phil already sent 3 copies last sept, december, and a few days ago, the last one sent through DHL. hopefully, they'll receive it this time.
yeah, i did pass the NLE back in the Phil but i didn't attend the oath taking ceremony so i didn't get my license.
you're already an RN here? wow! working?
how long have you been here in Houston? been here since june '09.
my papers? *sigh* well, we're still waiting for my transcript to reach CGFNS. my school in the Phil already sent 3 copies last sept, december, and a few days ago, the last one sent through DHL. hopefully, they'll receive it this time.
where are you from in the Phil anyways?
Is Phil license not required in Texas BON? Was it waived in your CGFNS-CES?
Is Phil license not required in Texas BON? Was it waived in your CGFNS-CES?
yeah, it was waived. when I applied for CGFNS-CES, the results for the exam weren't out yet, and I was already here in Houston before they came out, that's what I explained in my application.
There are jobs in a hospital that would give you an edge in the job market. Unit Secretary ( would get you familiar with meds and doctors orders. Unit transporter, would give you access to many nursing units. If you do a good job, are honest when your license you would be a great nursing candidate.
i'll be waiting for your reply, it would be greatly appreciated. thanksomuch!! 
dibuh0
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honeylove_joy, i assumed you already passed the the NLE? im also a new nurse and graduated in the philippines but i didnt take the NLE, but ive already taken the nclex and have RN license.. im here in houston too!! hows the status of your papers?