maiden name to married name;;confused..please help

[nervous_lady]

hi everyone...hoping someone will share me his idea..

okey..here is my story.

I recently took my nclex in CAlifornia last January 2009. and unfortunately i failed. And now im planning to apply in the state of vermont...im just a little confused on what to do..

i get married last year december 2008. and i want to change my family name into my new married family name for my application in vermont.

How would i do that?..if my license here in philippines is still my maiden name..and the commission says that changing of name due to married will at least take 6 months to 1 year to get the new ID. That would be so long...;-( i cannot get a verification of nursing licensure without it...is there any way i can change my family name into married in applying to vermont.. can i just attach a copy of my married certificate?.. my passport is in my married name.

pleaseplease..need some idea..

[Rene3]

Just continue to use your maiden name. You are not compelled to change your surname . I have known a lot of married Americans still using their maiden names . I know that it is a practice in the Philippines to assume right away the surname of the husband. In the US some women were well known with their maiden name so they continue to use it. You can change your surname later when it is convenient to you.

[kokomoGirl]

I agree with Rene3. Stick to your maiden name for now, i know your concern is about your passport. As I posted in your international thread, just bring with you your old passport and NSO marriage certificate (not the paper you signed during the ceremony) when you sit for the exam. It takes a month to get the NSO marriage cert. Call the testing center. Stop worrying too much, coz it takes away much of your focus if you have unresolved conflicts in your head.

Good luck in your exam! God gives the desires of your heart in its own time...