New MD-RN from the Philippines

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Hello everyone! I'm a new graduate of BS Nursing from the Philippines. I will be taking the Philippine December board exams. :)

I'm still deciding which state to take my NCLEX - my choices are:

1) New York

2) New Jersey

3) California

4) Texas

I am 28 years old, single with no children. Where do you think would be the best place for me to work?

Thanks lawrence. :) I am really leaning towards NY because I have relatives in PA. I have relatives in CA too but I'd prefer to be closer to those in PA. :D The thing is, I'm scared because they say processing (from start to landing in US soil) takes so long if you go to NY.

Is this true?

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Thanks lawrence. :) I am really leaning towards NY because I have relatives in PA. I have relatives in CA too but I'd prefer to be closer to those in PA. :D The thing is, I'm scared because they say processing (from start to landing in US soil) takes so long if you go to NY.

Is this true?

If it's still that way then I would have to say CVS for NY will take some time. Fastest one that I know is 8 months.

I think what some are doing is going for NM or VT first and at the same time apply for CVS for NY. Once they pass the NCLEX via NM or VT they will look for an employer to petition them (using the letter that they have passed the NCLEX already) while at the same time applying for CVS for NY.

This route will be more costly since you are literally applying for 2 States at the same time.

It's up to you to weigh the pros and cons.

There are posters here who are already working in NY and hope they can see this thread and give you advice.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs.

If you have relatives in PA, why not go to PA to work?

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Is processing in PA relatively fast? How long does it take?

Another option is Texas coz my close friend works there.

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It would be faster compared to the CVS. Texas needs CGFNS' CES while the last time I checked, PA still needs the CGFNS Certification (Exam) for initial licensure and just the CES if to endorse.

Pls. re-check PA's req'ts on their website for any changes.

For foreign RNs, the 3 absolute essential websites to know and use is http://www.ncsbn.org, CGFNS International and of course http://www.allnurses.com.

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You may want to consider NJ as well since it is so close to PA and NY. NJ requires just the CES as well.

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Hello everyone! Just like Antigone, I'm an MD-RN, however I'm married with 3 small kids so I'm not in a hurry to leave. I'm giving myself 1-2 years to complete the NCLEX, TOEFL and get employed by direct hiring (I have a VISA). My question is, should I apply to VM or NM like my friends are doing or stick it out with NJ where my sisters live? Where should I have the criminal background check-up done? Will applying there fit my timetable of 1-2 years? Please help!

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Hello everyone! Just like Antigone, I'm an MD-RN, however I'm married with 3 small kids so I'm not in a hurry to leave. I'm giving myself 1-2 years to complete the NCLEX, TOEFL and get employed by direct hiring (I have a VISA). My question is, should I apply to VM or NM like my friends are doing or stick it out with NJ where my sisters live? Where should I have the criminal background check-up done? Will applying there fit my timetable of 1-2 years? Please help!

Your criminal background check begins when you start your petition process.

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Hello everyone! Just like Antigone, I'm an MD-RN, however I'm married with 3 small kids so I'm not in a hurry to leave. I'm giving myself 1-2 years to complete the NCLEX, TOEFL and get employed by direct hiring (I have a VISA). My question is, should I apply to VM or NM like my friends are doing or stick it out with NJ where my sisters live? Where should I have the criminal background check-up done? Will applying there fit my timetable of 1-2 years? Please ly directly to the State I want to work in the 1st place.help!

If you're not in a hurry just like you said then I would just apply directly to NJ. You may go to NJ BON's official website at http://www.ncsbn.org for more detailes re: req'ts for foreign-educated RNs.

I know a lot that went through NM and VT and when they got their eligibility letters after 2-4 months time they are trying to find ways to delay themselves to take the NCLEX.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

new jersey board of nursing changes its requirements for internationally educated nurses

nj: (rn and lpn) application packet graduates of foreign nursing programs (has revised 5/06 requirements)

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Hi Md-Rns. If I don't have a nursing license here in the Philippines but have a medical license, do i need to send to PRC the validation of license? Or are they just validating the nursing license (since nursing is the profession being applied for)? thanks.

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Hi Md-Rns. If I don't have a nursing license here in the Philippines but have a medical license, do i need to send to PRC the validation of license? Or are they just validating the nursing license (since nursing is the profession being applied for)? thanks.

You do not need to send validation of your Philippine medical license. It would only be the nursing license but if you have not taken the local nursing licensure exam at all then you do not need to that at as well. You can still apply for visa screening and CGFNS' CES w/o one (as long as you haven't taken the NLE at all).

Where have you applied for US licensure, BTW?

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