NJ English Proficiency Test

[Alphy Rose]

I'm a foreign educated nurse. I have cleared NCLEX and have Calfornia nursing license. I have not started working and have no experience. I live in NJ if transfer my license by endorsement do I still need to clear English proficiency test. Thanks for all the help

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

NJ BON requirements for Internationally Educated Nurses not educated with English speaking nursing instruction

There are five (5) elements required for licensure of a foreign graduate as a nurse in New Jersey including:
 

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1. A transcript review by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (C.G.F.N.S.). Please request the Full Education Course by Course Report.
2. Proof that you have achieved a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Languageexam, TOEFL (C.G.F.N.S. is also providing English language evaluations. Must be submitted only to C.G.F.;N.S.);
3. A completed licensure application for graduates of foreign nuersing programs, which includes information concerning your educational and experiential background;
4. Criminal History Background Check clearance.
5. Successful completion of the appropriate NCLEX licensing examination.

 

[Cris De Per]

Hi Alphy Rose! Can I ask an update about this on your license endorsement to NJ? Thank you!