New York vs. New Jersey

suzanne4, RN · Jul 21, 2007

Hello! This is my first time to post in this forum, but I've been reading threads for the past weeks. I just graduated this March 2007 and like many people, still waiting for the results of the Philippine NLE last June. Since it takes time to process all the requirements for licensure in the US, I would want to start as soon as possible. I'm really confused in which state to apply for, but considering that we have relatives and family friends in these 2 states, I thought to limit my choices between the 2.
Which state has generally a faster process re granting of Authorization to Test and which has an 'easier' process?
How about the main differences in working conditions?
Anyone who can provide more info is greatly appreciated. I hope someone could help me. Thanks!

NY is actually the longest out of any of the states as they require the CVS be completed thru CGFNS. NJ requires the CES be completed before they will let you sit for the NCLEX exam. And without several years experience or actual nurses training in NY, it will be very hard to get petitioned by a hospital there. Does not happen routinely at all.

It should not be based on which is easier in the processing but should be based on where you want to be for working. Even if you go to a "fast" state, if you are not going to work there, then you waste money and usually a longer time to get licensed where you truly want to work.

Juicebar · Jul 21, 2007

Thanks for the reply!

Actually, I would want to work in either of the 2 states. I just want to know which state processes faster but my decision will not be based on that, of course. There are more things to be considered and I'm not really in a hurry to leave for the US. I plan to work here for at least 1-2 years (given that I pass the local boards) while at the same time processing my papers. Maybe what I should have asked was "Which state has an 'easier' process in terms of requirements to be accomplished (easier in the sense that less procedures are to be done, or maybe less money is involved)?" I would just like to know. I've read about the CVS for NY and CES for NJ and it seems to me that there are more procedures to be done with NJ. Did I get that right? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Regarding the working experience required in NY: Thanks for that information. I never heard of that. :)

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 21, 2007

Thanks for the reply!
Actually, I would want to work in either of the 2 states. I just want to know which state processes faster but my decision will not be based on that, of course. There are more things to be considered and I'm not really in a hurry to leave for the US. I plan to work here for at least 1-2 years (given that I pass the local boards) while at the same time processing my papers. Maybe what I should have asked was "Which state has an 'easier' process in terms of requirements to be accomplished (easier in the sense that less procedures are to be done, or maybe less money is involved)?" I would just like to know. I've read about the CVS for NY and CES for NJ and it seems to me that there are more procedures to be done with NJ. Did I get that right? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Regarding the working experience required in NY: Thanks for that information. I never heard of that. :)

requirements are very similar the main difference is that for CVS it is CGFNS that does all the running for the documentation and not you although it helps to keep in touch with where you trained and check that they recieved and returned transcripts

lawrence01 · Jul 21, 2007

Thanks for the reply!
Actually, I would want to work in either of the 2 states. I just want to know which state processes faster but my decision will not be based on that, of course. There are more things to be considered and I'm not really in a hurry to leave for the US. I plan to work here for at least 1-2 years (given that I pass the local boards) while at the same time processing my papers. Maybe what I should have asked was "Which state has an 'easier' process in terms of requirements to be accomplished (easier in the sense that less procedures are to be done, or maybe less money is involved)?" I would just like to know. I've read about the CVS for NY and CES for NJ and it seems to me that there are more procedures to be done with NJ. Did I get that right? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Regarding the working experience required in NY: Thanks for that information. I never heard of that. :)

CVS for NY at first glance seems to require less amount of footwork for you since as Anna said, it will actually be CGFNS who will do the requesting but like anything else in life, the best way is always if you do it yourself. Besides, doing the CES is not hard at all.

Anyways, since you are not in a hurry and would like to stay for 1-2 years then the length of processing for CVS will be along that time-frame so it wouldn't matter much to you but most posters here from 1-2 years ago have the same thinking as you have now and they still end up getting irate on how long it is taking.

Remember, CGFNS will be requesting all the schools you ever attended and requesting the PRC for your licenses and there are many horror stories on CGFNS and the school pointing on one another on w/c one gave what or not. The school will claim they did not receive anything from CGFNS (the request and I believe a fee for air-mail) while CGFNS will be claiming they did. Then after several months the school registrar just found the package from CGFNS and it has been sitting on their office all along all those months and just imagine this same scenario happening on all schools. Just add up all possible compounding delays.

If you'll ask for my personal opinion and since you said you are not impartial on either anyway, then I would say just go for NJ.

suzanne4, RN · Jul 21, 2007

CVS takes longer and is more expensive.