Published May 9, 2014
panangitan_ib
1 Post
Good day!
I would like to ask if any could help me find a US state that does not require a US SSN and could automatically apply for NCLEX exam with passing the CGSFNS. I am a registered nurse in the Philippines and I would like to apply for Non-US/Internationally educated nurse exam (NCLEX). tnx
steppybay
1,882 Posts
The answer to your question is what state do you wish to immediately start to look for your first nursing job. Then, go to that state's BON website (Google is your friend) and look at the educational and other licensing requirements.
The second question is assume you pass the NCLEX-RN, what sort of legal work authorization will you have to start that job hunt?
A valid SS# that's work authorized or a green card or working visa, say under a spousal or family process. If the latter, have you started the visa process, as you may or may not know, the current time frame is now several years before they (US) will begin to even touch and look at your application.
Many states will also require the passing of certain English proficiency exam(s), so again, you need to narrow down your focus on the state you wish to quickly look for a job, once you can clear the above comments made.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN
13,957 Posts
You don't automatically apply for NCLEX. You apply to a board of nursing for licensing by examination as an IEN. NCLEX is but one step in the process. All states are required to follow the federal regulations that no professional license is to be issued without a valid SSN, some states are slower than others to apply the rule.