Irish mental health nurse trying move to florida

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Hello all,

i am a mental health nurse with 8 years experience in mental health. I met the love of my life 3 years ago on holiday and we love each other so much. He is an American citizen. He proposed last year and I accepted.

i am enquiringly about the whole process of preparing and applying for the nclex. I know my qualifications need to be evaluated by CGFNS, then I get onto the Florida nursing board. Following this, recommendations of other modules I need to complete are suggested.

im extremely worried that I won't be able for the whole process? Does anyone know anyone who done this? Or in a similar position, I'd love to hear from you?

thanks so much xx

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Specializes in ICU.

Hi, first get registered with CGFNS and get your transcript evaluated. Only after this can you know what to do next. Whether this involves going back to school for some missing modules or whether you can go ahead and take the NCLEX right away.All the people I know who have gone through this have been Adult Nurses but if you did didactic and clinical in obstetrics,paediatric and adult then you should be fine. Good luck

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Hi Icunursey,

Thanks for your reply. I have only psychiatric experience and education. I would have done elective placements during my training in adult health nursing.

I have registered with CGFNS and waiting a response. I suppose I'm unsure of the next stage or timeline before I Gervinho authority to test, but that's probably unclear until I hear back from CGFNS?

Thank you and Merry christmas

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