I've had 3 years (3rd year) in nursing school in the Philippines; currently an LVN in Cali

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Hi all,

I just wasnt to ask, maybe soembody can help me or at least give some idea.

I had 3rd year nursing for BSN program (1994-1997) in the Philippines.

Currently, I am an LVN in Calif.

Can I apply for RN exam?

Thank You

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Hi all,

I just wasnt to ask, maybe soembody can help me or at least give some idea.

I had 3rd year nursing for BSN program (1994-1997) in the Philippines.

Currently, I am an LVN in Calif.

Can I apply for RN exam?

Thank You

The California BON is the only one who can answer that question, and they will probably need to see transcripts from your school to do so (assuming you meet all other requirements). They'll also want to collect fees for their troubles, of course. Did you finish the program? How did you end up working as an LVN?

It doesn't look good, but I admit that it's not my area of expertise.

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I completed only 3rd year and migrated here (USA)

I applied to take VN nclex exam which granted me to take the test using the education that I had during that time.

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I completed only 3rd year and migrated here (USA)

I applied to take VN nclex exam which granted me to take the test using the education that I had during that time.

Some people who have completed programs in the Philippines still have deficiencies. If you didn't actually complete the program, I can't imagine that you'd be qualified to apply for an RN license in California.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

What is VN NCLEX exam?

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Thank You for the input.

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What is VN NCLEX exam?

Vocational Nurse?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Vocational Nurse?

Ahhh, thank you.

Given that a basic NCLEX requirement is graduation from an accredited program, I feel comfortable telling you that no, you will not be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

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CA has an option for applying for the RN license as a "non-graduate". OP should investigate this on the BRN website and by talking to someone at the Board to see if they qualify to apply under this option. Although I highly doubt that it would apply to a "non-graduate" of a foreign program, it certainly would not hurt to inquire. All they can do, of course, is to deny the request. No harm, no foul for asking.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nurse a Registration forum. This forum is to assist nurses who are applying to nurse in a country they did not train in.

As mentioned best thing is speak to or submit application to BRN

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