International Graduate here, I would like to ask some advice.

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I am a international graduate nurse. Thinking about applying for Nevada Nclex. I am planning to wave at TOEFL exam because I believe that the nursing program that I have attended had used English as the median of instructions and the books are as well written in English. So,my question is that do I first write at the BON in Nevada for this or First apply for CGFS-Ces because they are requiring the said evaluation for my subjects and also the English proficiency test.

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Hello, just wondering which country are you from?

I'm from the Philippines and had to take an english proficiency test even though we used English in everything. :D

Did you visit the nevada bon's website?

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Hi yes, I am from the Philippines. I did visit the Nevada site for every info that they needed it's just I have taken the TOEFL test for 3x already, btw I just did take the test this morning and I am very confident that my English is in intermediate professional level it's just that I am very anxious to take the Nclex exam and by means if I don't get the said score that I want in speaking then I am thinking of doing another option like asking for a waiver or changing a state. Can you give me any good advices? thanks, kababayan!:)

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How come? Your English is better than mine. Do you have test anxiety?

Don't worry kababayan, I believe you passed this time :)

I'll pray for you. ^_^

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Apply in the state you are planning on living in. Saves grief, time, and money.

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Yeah I do have a test anxiety. :( This is really taking a toll on me. I do pray and hope that I can make it through this. Thank you very much. :)

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You will kababayan ^_^

And you're welcome. Are you planning on working in Nevada?

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yes, I am planning to work here as a nurse in Nevada, BTW are you working now as a nurse here in NV or some other state? :)

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I am planning to, but it depends on my test results :D

I didn't pass the first time. :(

I took it last july 25th but I failed with 257 Q.

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That's okay, I know sometimes it is tiring but we need to fight what we believe in life to be able to achieve our certain goals. :)

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I agree ^_^

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Wait, you tried to take TOEFL a few times and failed, but think you can waive it because you studied in English? Please tell me I misunderstood this.

CGFNS is pretty strict about who they will waive the TOEFL requirements for. I am from Canada, but since I am specifically from Quebec, which is French speaking, I had to prove that I attended one of FIVE approved institutions for the whole province to be able to waive TOEFL. So I don't think it's as easy as 'Yeah, I just don't think I should have to write that, just waive it cuz I said so.'

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