Hi Guys, I need some answers

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I'm currently going to school in Bohol, Philippines.

I'm in my third year, of a 4 year BSN program. Suffice to say, I need a year and a half till I graduate.

I'm a dual citizen. American, and the Philippines. I'm a resident of California.

Recently, I've been told by a classmate that I need to take the local board, before I can take the NCLEX.

My Fil-Am upperclassmen says otherwise.

I don't know which to believe.

It'd be great if I don't need to take the local board, in order to take the California NCLEX.

I mean, before I enrolled, I was under the assumption, that all I needed was was a diploma in order to take the California-NCLEX.

But, I don't know, I haven't been able to get a straight answer.

can somebody comment, possibly put my fears to rest?

Thanks.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the International forum as per the red banner

You have to contact the BRN yourself and ask them. We have had members post that they would not get a license because they haven't sat local boards and we have had other post they got a license with no problems. We just can not predict how they will answer you. I would say it is better to get something in black and white incase there is an issue later on

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

Since you have dual citizenship, you should be able to sit for the boards in the Philippines without problems. But I agree with the above, communicate directly with Ca BRN regarding your situation. The rules on the website say that you have to be licensed in your country of education but there have been exceptions made based on individual situations.

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Specializes in intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.

To be on the safe site regarding your future, maybe you should sit the board anyway, just in case you move and requirements are different.

5cats

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Since you have dual citizenship, you should be able to sit for the boards in the Philippines without problems. But I agree with the above, communicate directly with Ca BRN regarding your situation. The rules on the website say that you have to be licensed in your country of education but there have been exceptions made based on individual situations.

Sorry But the rules on the website does not say you have to be licensed

IN ADDITION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:

  • A. Send Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form to your school with the Request for Transcript form. Also provide the Certified English Translation form to your certified translator if your transcript is not in English. (See Supplemental Application Instructions for International Graduates with the application.)
  • B. Submit a copy of your license or diploma that allows you to practice professional nursing in the country where you were educated. If you do not hold a license, a written explanation is required. Also, provide copies of your certificates for midwifery and psychiatric nursing, if applicable.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-exam.shtml

I would contact the Cali BON directly.

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Specializes in intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.

They changed the requirements a while ago, I think it was about 6 months or so, there were plenty of threads here at that time about it. Don't know if they updated their website.

But as I posted before, if you want to make sure, that you don't face those problems in the future, or in another state, or country, sit the NLE.

5cats

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