License Endorsement for Foreign/ International Graduates

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Guys! Filipino nurse here, i have a question and I hope you can shed some light. I have a NY RN license and I graduated in the Philippines and had to use CGFNS NY Verification so I can take the NCLEX. Now Im looking into travel nursing and is it true that you have to apply for a separate CGFNS verification every single time you want to be endorsed to a different state? Cause honey, that CGFNS fee is $350 a pop!! haha. Thanks for the help guys!

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Guys! Filipino nurse here, i have a question and I hope you can shed some light. I have a NY RN license and I graduated in the Philippines and had to use CGFNS NY Verification so I can take the NCLEX. Now Im looking into travel nursing and is it true that you have to apply for a separate CGFNS verification every single time you want to be endorsed to a different state? Cause honey, that CGFNS fee is $350 a pop!! haha. Thanks for the help guys!

Each state sets their own requirements. You should check with the state(s) you're interested in practicing in.

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I checked both PA and NJ. They both wanted verifications. It sucks especially since I am going to start travel nursing. Thanks though!

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Did you do the CGFNS CVS-NY? Unfortunately, that only works for NY state? so in order to endorse to NJ or PA, you'll have to apply for the CGFNS CES which works for many states including NJ and PA.

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