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hi everyone!...anyways im planning to take my NCLEX in CA,but i dont know how to start,im not yet an RN..

1. do i need to have credentials evaluation first?like (IERF)...can anyone help me out..coz im so confuse with this..thank you..

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Specializes in OR.

If you have studied in USA,no need of credentials.You submit your application to CA board ,they will guide you what to do.They need your documents directly from school.After all procedures they will send you the permission letter for NCLEX.After receiving that you can register with pearson vue and within days you will get ATT.Then write exam ,and pass.

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oh oki!thank you for the reply...but im graduated in international school(Philippines)...do i still need to undergo evaluation?like IERF?...tnx

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Specializes in OR.

Then you have to do CGFNS,that is accepted everywhere i mean in all states.This you can do by visiting www.cgfns.com,you will get an idea about what they do.Before that contact the board first ,some will accept direct papers from your school and license center.Go to CA board of nursing website,they will have contact email address.

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thank u for the information...

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the International forum

I really wouldn't recommend CA for initial licensure unless you have a visa allowing you to work in the US. Much has already been written about CA here on this forum and if you check out the CA state BRN there is all the information you need regarding applying to be a RN. Remember you are not applying for NCLEX as that is just a part of the process. Also be aware you will need to get your transcripts sent from the Philippines and CA may ask you for a local license (hit or miss on whether they do or not)

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

Agree with Silverdragon above re: making sure you have a SSN prior to applying for licensure in California. That determines whether you even get a license or not. You will be wasting your time if you don't qualify for a SSN yet. But just to clarify and add, California does not require CGFNS or CES or any credentials service for your foreign nursing degree. What they require is an official transcript of records sent from the foreign nursing school to the BON and for the foreign nursing school to fill out and send directly to the BON the Nursing Program Verification Form obtained from their website.

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hi to everyone....just wanna ask about,,how to make explanation letter for BRN..i mean what the content???..is it like a cover letter style???...or if ur kind enough can send some sample plsssss.....

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What type of explanation letter to the BRN for what? You have to be specific in your questions so they can be responded to properly.

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