If I did an RPN to RN program, will that cause CGFNS application issues?
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I'm a Canadian nurse trying to get into US travel nursing. I started as an RPN, did a bridging program, and became an RN (RPN license has been expired since 2018). I had to submit a CGFNS application and when I first sent it, I only included my RN education/work experience because I figured that's the only title I plan to work with in the US.
My bridging journey consisted of 3 schools (College for 2 years in Practical Nursing, another College for 1 year in "Bridging to University Nursing", and then a University for 2 years for "Post-Diploma Nursing [BScN]). Obviously it's not the traditional route and I realized after submitting my app (and after requesting my University - where I got my BScN - to submit my transcripts) I realized there's a chance my transcripts might not be approved since a majority of my most important nursing courses (I.e. acute care, geriatric care, etc) occurred in my previous nursing programs, whereas the last 2 (at the University) consisted of courses such as Ethics, Nursing Research, etc - ones that I don't think match American nursing curriculum.
So I guess my questions are:
1. Am I required to provide my RPN license/employment history? And if so, do I have to request my licensing board to submit licensure verification for that too?
2. Does anyone else have experience applying for CGFNS with a "RPN Bridging to RN" education background and know if this will affect my chances?
I would call CGFNS directly; however, they do not have a toll-free long distance number and I've heard wait times can be long, so I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me advice/knowledge on here first.
Thank you!