Help: Questions About Taking the NY NCLEX as a Foreign Nurse

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Hi!

I am a foreign nursing graduate who is interested in taking the NCLEX in NY state. I have passed the licensure exam in my country (Philppines) and am an RN there. I read that I need to take the CGFNS and TOEFL before I can take the NY NCLEX. My dilemma is that my local license is actually expired and I currently have no means to renew it while I am here in the US. I have proof of passing the licensure exam at my country though. I have the document from the local Professional Regulations Commission. Is there a way to proceed with my CGFNS application without my local license number?

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Do i need to wait for the evaluation of cvs first before submitting an application for nclex rn in NY? Will they notify me?

Yes. As it takes 6+ months for CVS. You don't apply for the NCLEX RN but a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse. The NCLEX is but one step in the licensing process. You should be able to monitor the progress if CGFNS with your CVS online.

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Yes. As it takes 6+ months for CVS. You don't apply for the NCLEX RN but a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse. The NCLEX is but one step in the licensing process. You should be able to monitor the progress if CGFNS with your CVS online.

Thankyou! Will i receive a mail from cgfns regarding the evaluation?

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

I think it's an online/email notification.

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I think it's an online/email notification.

And how does one receive a notification after the NY BON has approved your credentials post CGFNS? Like CGFNS gives access to one's own account so I could tell of the progress. Please help ;)

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