New Mexico Licensure Question

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Hi everyone. Does anyone know how one should go about applying for the State board in New Mexico? After the school sends the official transcript and after completing the fingerprinting requirements, how long will it take before one could be given an ATT? Thanks and have a nice day!

you will need a cgfns visascreen certificate (unless you're a US citizen or an immigrant/permanent resident in the US). it's a requirement of the US immigration authorities. check out the website of cgfns and look for the visascreen service. the forms, fee, policies and instructions are all there. take note of the requirements and read everything there. processing time is usually 2 to 4 months if required documents are complete. If you apply for visascreen, it's better to apply for it after you pass nclex.

to be able to work in the US, you will also need to look for a US employer who would want to initiate a petition for your immigration. Among other important credentials, you need to show to the employer that you have a US license and that you have a visascreen certificate.

if you're determined to work in the US someday, it's a long way (and costly too), but you can start with the first step which is to pass nclex. I noticed that you're very young.

btw, please be reminded that everyone here must use English only. thanks for understanding.

goodluck!

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oops, sorry for using Tagalog big brother... thanks for all the info! =)

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HEllo everyone, any one here applied NY or Cali licensure by endorsement sucessfully? can you share your experience please? thank you..

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hi,

hello! i juz want to ask something...im a phil grad and doesnt have licensed yet. do you think it's ok to get new mexico as my initial licensure then later endorse to other state? do you have any idea bout endorsement, how long would it take?

im also planning to work tin mexico while waiting for the endorsement to other state? do you think it's possible?

are pay rates in general much lower in new mexico? are the people there nice? how bout the place? =)

i dont really have any idea about new mexico. i dont have any relatives there or friends.. please hope you can help me with this...

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Same here Keira. I'm planning to take my initial licensure in NM but I have no idea about the place, about the hospitals, about the endorsement coming from NM. I have many questions here and I hope someone who has the knowledge about it will answer these queries for all of us.

1. After passing NCLEX, how long will I recieve my license?

2. Can I process my Visa Screen Certificate as early as now? I mean can I have my registrar do their part NOW and then I'll wait for the result of my NCLEX exam then I'll proceed with the copy for the licensing body? How long is the processing of the Visa Screen normally?

3. Does anyone know if there is a hospital in NM who sponsors foreign nurses?

4. Does anyone know if there is an agency here in Manila who has employers from NM?

Thank you.

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One more thing, I understand that NM is a compact state, does this mean that I can practice in the other 20 states like Texas and Delaware under the Nurse licensure compact?

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I think the delay in your ATT's is simply because a lot of people are applying in NM. New Mexico is one of the compact states which means you can apply to other members of the compact state as well and the requirements are just the same. I got my licensure exam in california and even if I'm a citizen my application was processed for 6 mos! I wish I had applied to NM or to other compct states so that I wouldn't have to wait that long to get my license. It took me around 8 mos to get my license! My wife applied in ohio and within 1 1/2 month she got here ATT! To the one asking about the SSN, when you pass the nclex you'll be able to apply for a SS#, don't worry about it, just pass the nclex.

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One more thing, I understand that NM is a compact state, does this mean that I can practice in the other 20 states like Texas and Delaware under the Nurse licensure compact?

Yes, your license is valid in those states and you could practice there without applying for reciprocity.

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wow! thanks fil-rn. the ss# is good news

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hi,

hello! i juz want to ask something...im a phil grad and doesnt have licensed yet. do you think it's ok to get new mexico as my initial licensure then later endorse to other state? do you have any idea bout endorsement, how long would it take?

im also planning to work tin mexico while waiting for the endorsement to other state? do you think it's possible?

are pay rates in general much lower in new mexico? are the people there nice? how bout the place? =)

i dont really have any idea about new mexico. i dont have any relatives there or friends.. please hope you can help me with this...

you cannot apply for licensure in any of the compact states if you are not a registered nurse in the philippines. if you are not a us citizen or a permanent lawful resident (green card holder) you are not entitled to apply for an interim permit. i think it would be best to obtain your license there first.

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wow! thanks fil-rn. the ss# is good news

No problem!

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Same here Keira. I'm planning to take my initial licensure in NM but I have no idea about the place, about the hospitals, about the endorsement coming from NM. I have many questions here and I hope someone who has the knowledge about it will answer these queries for all of us.

1. After passing NCLEX, how long will I recieve my license?

2. Can I process my Visa Screen Certificate as early as now? I mean can I have my registrar do their part NOW and then I'll wait for the result of my NCLEX exam then I'll proceed with the copy for the licensing body? How long is the processing of the Visa Screen normally?

3. Does anyone know if there is a hospital in NM who sponsors foreign nurses?

4. Does anyone know if there is an agency here in Manila who has employers from NM?

Thank you.

New Mexico I think is similar to texas, If you'll ask me I don't like NM but the thing is,its easier to get a license there. Anyway, when you pass the nm nclex you'll be able to practice to any of the compact states without applying for endorsement or reciprocity. The time it takes for the license to be issued varies from state to state, I would suggest that you check the respective BON (Board of Nusing) that you applied in. Once you get the letter from the board of nursing that you passed, you could now request for a visa screen or if you pass the cgfns w/ the TOEFL or IELTS (I think this is required?) you could apply for a visa screen evenwithout the nclex. I'm not sure how long the visa screen takes coz I did't need to apply for it but what I heard is that it takes 1-3 mos... i'm not sure

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