NCLEX-PN requirement and other option

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Hi,

I would like to inquire about the possibility of a Registered Nurse from the Philippines to sit for the NCLEX-PN. What are the requirements to be eligible for NCLEX-PN? Does my Bachelors in Nursing degree plus my being a registered nurse from the Philippines qualify me to take up the NCLEX-PN exam? And once passing the NCLEX-PN, will I be qualified for a job placement in the US, I mean will I be given a US working permit/visa after passing the NCLEX-PN? I'm currently considering NCLEX-PN as a first priority before NCLEX-RN because I heard that NCLEX-PN is much easier than NCLEX-RN.

Also, as my other option, I'm currently studying a 2 year course (BSc (Hons) International Nursing) in a university in the UK. With an approved actual hands on placement in a care home facility, will this ever qualify me for some nursing accreditation acceptable there in the US where I can apply for a suitable nursing job?

I respectfully need your feedback, comments and suggestion.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to inquire directly through your website.

Sincerely,

Shirly

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the International forum. Good luck with finding an answer to your query!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

PN doesn't meet immigration requirements for the US so I would suggest you concentrate on RN license rather than PN license.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Also to point out you are not applying for NCLEX but to be licensed in the US NCLEX is just a part of that process

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Passing the NCLEX has nothing to do with getting a work visa.You still have to apply for a Green Card, which takes years.

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