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Licensure process

Can anyone help me with the US licensure process for the state of Minnesota? Do I need to send my marks/degree to CGNFS as well?

I'm a 4th year Canadian RN student and trying to get my Rn licence for States. Any info. will highly appreciated.

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    Not related to being a nurse in Canada... moving to the International forum as per the banner at the top of the forum home page.

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    Have you checked the MN Board of Nursing website? All the information you need should be there.

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    I did and went through all bulletins they have there. The thing is when I go through FAQs, they just confuse me.

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    Can anyone help me with the US licensure process for the state of Minnesota? Do I need to send my marks/degree to CGNFS as well?

    I'm a 4th year Canadian RN student and trying to get my Rn licence for States. Any info. will highly appreciated.

    Are you talking about your grades? I know that when a Canadian uses the term marks they're talking about individual grades. Most of the time foreign grads have to have their transcripts evaluated to see if they meet the minimum requirements for that particular state. You may try to contact the BON of Minnisota to ask them your question. If you can't get through the phone you may want to try email as that leaves a paper trail. Good Luck

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    Thanks Nursecubanita.

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    The MN BRN site is very clear:

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/about_us/fees.shtml#apps

    DESCRIPTION FEE AMOUNT Registered Nurse Examination Application Fee $75

    Licensure by Examination

    Applicants must take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) if they have never taken and passed, or been licensed as a registered nurse in another state. All applicants must have completed an educational program meeting all California requirements. If you are lacking any educational requirements, you must successfully complete an approved course prior to taking the examination.

    All Applicants Must Provide the Following:

    • Appropriate Fees.
    • Completed Application for Licensure by Examination.
    • Completed fingerprints using either the Live Scan Process or the Applicant Fingerprint Card (Hard Card) processing method as directed in the "Instructions for Submitting Fingerprint Cards". Submit the appropriate nonrefundable TOTAL FEE as directed on the Application Fee Schedule.

      NOTE: Application does not include fingerprint cards or live scan form. Fingerprint cards and livescan forms may be requested on the Requests page.
    • One recent 2" x 2" passport-type photograph.
    • Completed Request for Accommodation of Disabilities form(s), if applicable.
    • Request for Transcript form(s) completed and forwarded directly from the nursing school(s) with certified transcripts.
    • If applicable, documents and/or letters explaining prior convictions or disciplinary action and attesting to your rehabilitation as directed in Section II of the General Information and Instructions.

    • IN ADDITION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:
      • A. Send Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form to your school with the Request for Transcript form. Also provide the Certified English Translation form to your certified translator if your transcript is not in English. (See Supplemental Application Instructions for International Graduates with the application.)
      • B. Submit a copy of your license or diploma that allows you to practice professional nursing in the country where you were educated. If you do not hold a license, a written explanation is required. Also, provide copies of your certificates for midwifery and psychiatric nursing, if applicable.

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    Hi Gillbert

    Thanks for reply. But isn't this info. for CA state? Do MN and CA follow the same process? I know they use different forms though.

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    Hmm.. that's weird! I thought I was at the MN BRN website! Duh.

    MN: Fees for Licensure by Examination

    http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?rc_layout=bottom&subchannel=-536893074&programid=536913942&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=-536893073&agency=NursingBoard

    Application for Canadian-trained RNs.

    http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?rc_layout=bottom&subchannel=-536893074&programid=536913974&sc3=null&sc2=-536893075&id=-536893073&agency=NursingBoard

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