Hi, I just found this site and I'm thinking if someone can answer my question.
I graduated on April 2014 in the Philippines but I did not take the local exam since I'm US citizen. Now, I'm here in California for a month now and I was thinking if I'm able to take the NCLEX here. I know the current issues about OB and MedSurg that the cases should be taken same time as you taking your lectures of OB and MedSurg. I have 3 cases of OB for Immediate newborn and I have 4 cases of Surgery (2 minor and 2 major). Those cases are taken the same on my lectures. I know that I need more cases and I do have, however my other cases are not taken same time with my Ob and MedSurg class. I complete the 5 cases of Ob ( 5 for actual delivery and 5 for Immediate newborn) I complete the 5 cases of MedSurg (5 for minor and 5 for major). I know there a lot of issues going on to those graduated outside US and I was just thinking why the others are eligible to take the NCLEx in California though they also graduated outside US. I really want to take NClex in California because i'm tired moving in different places.
Another one if I can not take NClex then can i take LVN exam with my BSN diploma? or i still need to go back school and study?
Lastly, my last option if i join Us Navy with my BSN no license can i practice nursing in their field? or i need to study again like my BSN diploma is useless?
And to those asking why we chose to study in the Philippines, it is indeed cheaper, we are school debt free and we have our BSN degree after 4 years and 3 summer classes of full time studying. Not just that but it's also a lot of fun! :)
It's not the cases honestly.. they are fretting about it is the number of units .. I graduated from the Philippines as well I knew someone who finished all 5 cases concurrently ...though he still received the same rejection letter as my other classmates whose cases are not concurrent
Hi GUYS! its nice to know someone who is in the same situation like mine months ago.
just like you guys, i graduated in the Philippines and wished to be a RN here in California. unfortunately, i got denied. **was really devastated.. i know the feeling guys.. but then, i didnt stop there. I applied in New York for the NCLEX exam... and here i am.. i am already an UNEMPLOYED RN. Lol hahaha
would be nice to keep in touch with you guys. if you wish to contact me pls message me here or email me at [email protected]
couldnt agree more!! pjreyes128 is right i knew someone who has concurrent cases with their theories but was still rejected by the CA BON with a different reason. i dont exactly remember what it was.. there reason was about clinical hours.
i want to ask if possible because i am a fil-am nurse i want to join....i want to ask if i take my Master degree online in the united states can i join the navy as a nurse or military nurse... because i was hoping to study as a CRNA or NP -DNP
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And to those asking why we chose to study in the Philippines, it is indeed cheaper, we are school debt free and we have our BSN degree after 4 years and 3 summer classes of full time studying. Not just that but it's also a lot of fun! :)