New Mexico Licensure Question

U.S.A. New Mexico

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Hi everyone. Does anyone know how long before an ATT (Authorization To Test) can be issued in NM and how long is it valid? Thanks and have a nice day!

hi! i'm taking the CGFNS exam this September and I’m planning to apply for NCLEX this month. Just wanted to ask the following:

1. I want to apply for NM because of its speedy processing but my heart’s is in NY. I understand that if I choose NY, it will take me 9-11 months unlike NM which will only take me 3 months at most. I’m planning to apply for NM and then apply an endorsement/reciprocity for NY after. How long will the reciprocity will take? Is the time needed to apply for reciprocity equivalent to the time if I apply directly to NY instead of NM and then later endorse to NY? Which plan should I take: NM then endorse to NY or apply directly to NY? Which time will cost me less?

2. does NY require an SS# before they will issue the license just like in CA? I couldn't find a NY question & answer forum like this.

I’m hoping that you guys could help me with my dilemma. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! GOD BLESS :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg; School Nurse.

So caringnursenj.......I applied for my ATT in late April and received it about 3 weeks later. It is valid for 3 months. Hope this helps.

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hi! i'm planning to apply for NM but my heart's in NY. about the reciprocity, how long will it take? please help. i need to know. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!

You are talking about Licensure through endorsement. NCLEX is the only thing that has reciprocity. You still have to meet the requirements of the state you are endorsing to. NY requires CVS.

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hi! i'm taking the CGFNS exam this September and I'm planning to apply for NCLEX this month. Just wanted to ask the following:

1. I want to apply for NM because of its speedy processing but my heart's is in NY. I understand that if I choose NY, it will take me 9-11 months unlike NM which will only take me 3 months at most. I'm planning to apply for NM and then apply an endorsement/reciprocity for NY after. How long will the reciprocity will take? Is the time needed to apply for reciprocity equivalent to the time if I apply directly to NY instead of NM and then later endorse to NY? Which plan should I take: NM then endorse to NY or apply directly to NY? Which time will cost me less?

2. does NY require an SS# before they will issue the license just like in CA? I couldn't find a NY question & answer forum like this.

I'm hoping that you guys could help me with my dilemma. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! GOD BLESS :)

you can consider applying directly for New York licensure if you are decided to work there. it will save you time and money (than going through New Mexico licensure and later endorse to NY).

For NY licensure, you will need the credentials verification service (CVS) for new york state. it's a service done by cgfns for foreign graduates who apply for license in new york (either thru exam or endorsement of license in another state). processing time for cvs is usually 4 to 6 months (sometimes, 6 to 10 months) based on the experience of other applicants.

you can read more about cvs and ny licensure from the website of cgfns and also of NYSED OP http://www.op.nysed.gov/nursing.htm (look for the verification of education credentials from non-US programs).

i hope this helps.

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hi questions about registration to NM board of nursing..after I have forwarded my application forms payment,fingerprint to BON do i have to wait for their go signal to registered to ncsbn?advice needed thanks..

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hi questions about registration to NM board of nursing..after I have forwarded my application forms payment,fingerprint to BON do i have to wait for their go signal to registered to ncsbn?advice needed thanks..

Do you mean pearsonvue? Yes, you have to wait for the BON's go signal. After evaluation of your application, BON will contact you thru email to advise if you are eligible to take the NCLEX or if there are deficiencies in your application. As soon as you are made eligible, you will be further advised to register with pearsonvue to receive your ATT.

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Hi bebe13!!!

I did send my application late june but still no emails from ms. vidaurri!!I tried to call her and even emailed her once to follow up my application but all i get is an answering machine. Its almost 2 months now.What shall I do? Some says registering at pearson would help.Does it really?

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Hi bebe13!!!

I did send my application late june but still no emails from ms. vidaurri!!I tried to call her and even emailed her once to follow up my application but all i get is an answering machine. Its almost 2 months now.What shall I do? Some says registering at pearson would help.Does it really?

It doesn't really help registering with pearsonvue, does not make the process move any quicker. I suggest you have a look at the NM thread in the International forum as I am sure there are a few threads on how long it took to get OK to sit and sure it was more than 2 months. In fact I am sure I read something in the last couple of days saying she was looking at april/may but would suggesting checking up on that in the thread

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Hey sailornurse,

Thanks for putting NM back in the US! Having had NM as my second home, I still get asked if American dollars are accepted out there. Once I complete my BSN program back east, I hope to find my way back out to the land of enchantment once again!

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Hi bebe13!!!

I did send my application late june but still no emails from ms. vidaurri!!I tried to call her and even emailed her once to follow up my application but all i get is an answering machine. Its almost 2 months now.What shall I do? Some says registering at pearson would help.Does it really?

hi atroboy I am also waiting for their go signal up until now they already have charged the payment from my credit card but still no email from NM or Ms. Visauri..

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hi atroboy I am also waiting for their go signal up until now they already have charged the payment from my credit card but still no email from NM or Ms. Visauri..

Did you also apply this june? Guess were in the same boat. Just want to know what month are they(NM BON) processing now. Nyway, hope will be eligible by September!!!Goodluck!!!

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Did you also apply this june? Guess were in the same boat. Just want to know what month are they(NM BON) processing now. Nyway, hope will be eligible by September!!!Goodluck!!!

hi i did passed my aplication last july 23, 2007 and they have charged my credit card last august 2. and till now no reply from them.. I even emailed and phoned them..God luck to you too...

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