I've been constantly reading about CGFNS CES here at allnurses but most threads date back to 2005-2007 and there are really no recent insights. Thus, i started this and hopefully help aspiring RNs like me to get their Licensure in NV.
(all threads helped me get to where i am currently btw so thanks!☺)
First of- the requirements for Nevada RN for international Graduates can be seen here:
But for those who wish to look no further here are as follows:
1. CGFNS CES
2. TOEFL
3. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE IN NV BY EXAM
4. Fingerprint/ Livescan
So here is how i did it.
------------February 2, 2016 I applied to CGFNS for the validation of my credentials(350usd). (im from the Philippines btw) and i printed out 2 forms.
1. Request of TOR from the School i attended
-my school responded quickly and sent my papers March 4 2016 and CGFNS received it March 9 2016.
2. Request for the validation of my Local License
-for my license since I'm not residing in the PI. I had to have someone process the papes for me. I emailed PRC international services and they happily instructed me to have an SPOA( special power of attorney). I went ahead and did the document and had it notarized by an authorizing agent; Sent the papers(form from cgfns, spoa, copy of my license) to PI and had my SPOA go to PRC.
They then instructed him to fill out a paper that needed:
Name
citizenship
license number
date of registration
date of examination
license expiration
date of graduation
date of birth
school address and degree course
After he filed that he then proceeded to a window and they instructed him to go to fedex located in front of the building to pay the sending fee 1,600php. PRC took 2weeks to send it to CGFNS. ( I actually know of a friend that waived this out; he said that he did not have a license in the Philippines so CGFNS did not ask for it. He now has ATT and will take the exam this 18th of March.) I wanted to be sure so i opted to request for my validation anyway. CGFNS received the paper from PRC march 10.
------------February 6, 2016: i took the TOEFL exam and passed. 104 and 26 in spoken in english.
Passing for toefl is 88 and 26 in the speaking section. Im lucky i made the cut off 26!😂
For the Toefl, i made an account at their website, scheduled for an exam(190usd) and had my scores sent to CGFNS( 9988 institution code) and NEVADA state board of nursing( 9272 institution code).
------------ February 10, 2016
I completed and submitted the Nevada RN application for examination and sent a personal check(100usd) to:
5011 Meadowood Mall Way #300, Reno, NV 89502
After 2 days, i recieved the fingerprint card.
I went to an authorized agent to do it then sent it back to them with a fee of (50usd).
[note]
You can call them directly to ask for the application and Fingerprint card sent to your address.
(I did the fingerprint instead of the livescan because i currently live in California) but if you live in NV just do the LS.
So there.. That's my journey so far.. Now, i am just waiting for CGFNS to send my papers to NEVADA and ultimately receive an ATT from NV.
