Louisiana board of nursing can"t give license

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I am new to this site,if anybody can help me about my problem.We just moved here in Louisiana and I dont have a job,I have a RN license thru california and colorado but Louisiana board of nursing can"t give me one coz they said I am from the philippines,i need to take the toefl test.anybody can help me.

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i don't have much to offer you, but have you made it clear to them that you are lic. in this country already, and simply want to endorse to louisiana?

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thanks for replying,yes they know,according to them ,I graduated in the phils.that is there policy.But it doesn't make sense,i

have already 2 license from other state,right.

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thus anyone took the toefl?pls advice,asap,

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

They are not issuing you a license because their rules state that nurses educated in a foreign country are required to pass an English test. In fact, the Louisiana BON Rules and Reg's as stated in Section II Chapter 33 Subchapter C Paragraph 3327, does not even specify which countries are covered under the rule, it just says "graduate of a nursing program in a foreign country". I hope you are not making it sound like they are giving you a hard time because you are from the Philippines. These are their rules and there's no if's, and's, or but's about it. Take the TOEFL with the required scores and you'll get a license in Louisiana.

Source: http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/documents/rules/fullrules.pdf

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

I've taken the TOEFL and thought it was a "piece of cake" and definitely easy to pass. But that's me.

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I've taken the TOEFL and thought it was a "piece of cake" and definitely easy to pass. But that's me.

can you give me an idea about the toefl.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

The test is offered across the US and is likely available in a testing center close to where you live. You can register for the test throught their website: http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&WT.ac=Redirect_ets.org_toefl

But before you do so, ask Louisiana BON if you also need to take the TSE. TOEFL just tests your ability to understand and comprehend the English language. It also tests your ability to write in English. However, it doesn't test your verbal ability in English. That's what the TSE is for.

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i will take my toefl ibt on september 11.i hope i will pass.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

you will.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Plenty of practice and you will pass. This is a good reminder that even when endorsing you still have to meet requirements of state when trained outside the US. It is the state that is asking for English exam and that is what you have to meet.

Good luck

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i got my toefl exam result today but i did not meet the required scores that the BON need.i have to take it again,pls help:cry:

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