NCLEX application for Foreign Graduate

[smangaoang]

Hi! I am a foreign graduate from the Philippines and currently residing in Louisiana. I would like to ask if it is possible to apply for NCLEX in another state then endorse my license (after passing, hopefully) here in LA? I have read the requirements of the State Board and they do not have Licensure for Examination for foreign grads.

I have no work experience here and in the Philippines and I have my SSN already. Any tips on how I should pursue my application? Thank you very much!

[PinayNanayNurse, BSN, RN]

Hi! I am a foreign graduate from the Philippines and currently residing in Louisiana. I would like to ask if it is possible to apply for NCLEX in another state then endorse my license (after passing, hopefully) here in LA? I have read the requirements of the State Board and they do not have Licensure for Examination for foreign grads.

I have no work experience here and in the Philippines and I have my SSN already. Any tips on how I should pursue my application? Thank you very much!

Hello Kababayan. I did mine in Vermont BON. They only require SSN and pass NCLEX to become a RN. Also, you have to comply with other requirements such as endorsement of your Credentials (your school and PRC) to BON. You can do that with CGFNS.

I just passed my test days ago and I would highly recommend them to you.

http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/international_forms/NU_RN_International_Application_CES.pdf

Good luck! =)

[smangaoang]

Hi! Thank you so much! :) I'll look into it and start fixing my papers. I really appreciate it. :) Congratulations po!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Have you tried contacting the BON and asking them what the requirements are for Foreign trained nurse?

Moved to the Nurse Registration forum

[smangaoang]

No, not yet. I only checked their website for the instructions and requirements for licensure here in LA...