Need help becomming nurse in VA

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Hi, I am a foriegn graduate in nursing. I am comming to Virginia soon and will become a permenent through my fiance.

What does VA require for foriegn students to become a RN?

Also.. is the NCLEX exam specific to each state? Do I have to take the NCLEX again if I decide to move to another state? Thank you.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

once a nurse passes nclex, they never need to take it again unless not actively practicing for 5 yrs in some states.

from va board of nursing:

license registration

http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_forms.htm#rn

application and instructions for licensure by examination for registered nurses educated in other countries

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So it doesn't matter if I take the NCLEX exam in Virginia but then get my first nursing job in Maryland?

Also, what do I need to do to get my credentials validated. I am a foriegn nurse studying in Philippines and plan to be there soon. Thanks.

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I am not a nurse- but do work at a larg hospital in Va. My best advice is to call the human resources department of a hospital to ask what you would need. I think that they would be very helpful- if they don't know, they will be able to refer you to someone that know's the proper info. Hospitals are breaking there backs to recruit nurses. I bet they would offer to help pay for some of your credentials if you agree to work for them- you never know!

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Specializes in med-surg/dialysis.

Hi! I am also a nurse from the Philippines and I just arrived here in the US last April...Yes, you have to take the NCLEX-RN before you can become an RN here...you may go to the website to search for the board of nursing you wish to be licensed with...by the way, are you a CGFNS passer? 'coz some states do not recognized non-CGFNS nurses others do..like California

God bless!!!

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