NJ Licensing for graduates of other countries

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I am a graduate of BS Nursing in the Philippines. I passed my cgfns and my english proficiency exam. I am now trying to complete the documents needed for the nclex exam for new jersey. I have several concerns. First, In the application I have to pay separately for the fingerprinting. Can I just pay the $195 (application plus license fee) and the $33 (fingerprinting) at the same time so I just send the money once! It's cheaper. Second, is there an online application for BON New Jersey? My NCLEX application was online so it was easier to process it. Even payment was online. Third, The application is asking me for a transcript of records from my school at the same time asking me for a certificate from the cgfns to be sent directly to BON New Jersey to be eligible to take the test. Isn't it that passing cgfns meant that I have complied the requirements in lieu of my schooling? Isn't my cgfns certificate and my visa screen enough proof that I have all the credentials to take the nclex exam? Except of course for the fingerprinting. Please help.

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I am a graduate of BS Nursing in the Philippines. I passed my cgfns and my english proficiency exam. I am now trying to complete the documents needed for the nclex exam for new jersey. I have several concerns. First, In the application I have to pay separately for the fingerprinting. Can I just pay the $195 (application plus license fee) and the $33 (fingerprinting) at the same time so I just send the money once! It's cheaper.

The total fee of $195.00 made payable to the New Jersey Board of Nursing

(a money order or personal check is acceptable);

When the Board receives the Certification and Authorization Form for a Criminal History

Background Check, you will then receive instructions on the fingerprinting process.

Second, is there an online application for BON New Jersey? My NCLEX application was online so it was easier to process it. Even payment was online.

they are not using online application.

Third, The application is asking me for a transcript of records from my school at the same time asking me for a certificate from the cgfns to be sent directly to BON New Jersey to be eligible to take the test. Isn't it that passing cgfns meant that I have complied the requirements in lieu of my schooling? Isn't my cgfns certificate and my visa screen enough proof that I have all the credentials to take the nclex exam? Except of course for the fingerprinting. Please help.

just send what they require you to pass...

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nursing/nurse_app.pdf

There are three (3) elements that are required for licensure as a nurse in New Jersey, these include:

1. Graduation from an approved school for professional nursing or practical nursing;

2. Criminal History Background Check clearance; and

3. Passing the appropriate NCLEX licensing examination.

Please submit the following to the New Jersey Board of Nursing:

• The Official Application for Licensure by Examination;

• One (2” X 2”) passport-type photograph;

• The total fee of $195.00 made payable to the New Jersey Board of Nursing

(a money order or personal check is acceptable); and

• The Certification and Authorization Form.

“REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE” CANDIDATES EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY

• A certificate from the CGFNS must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing office upon your request. It must be on file before you are eligible to take the test.

• A copy of your license from the country where you acquired your education must be on file with the Board of Nursing before you are eligible to take the test.

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The total fee of $195.00 made payable to the New Jersey Board of Nursing

(a money order or personal check is acceptable);

When the Board receives the Certification and Authorization Form for a Criminal History

Background Check, you will then receive instructions on the fingerprinting process.

they are not using online application.

just send what they require you to pass...

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nursing/nurse_app.pdf

There are three (3) elements that are required for licensure as a nurse in New Jersey, these include:

1. Graduation from an approved school for professional nursing or practical nursing;

2. Criminal History Background Check clearance; and

3. Passing the appropriate NCLEX licensing examination.

Please submit the following to the New Jersey Board of Nursing:

* The Official Application for Licensure by Examination;

* One (2" X 2") passport-type photograph;

* The total fee of $195.00 made payable to the New Jersey Board of Nursing

(a money order or personal check is acceptable); and

* The Certification and Authorization Form.

"REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE" CANDIDATES EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY

* A certificate from the CGFNS must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing office upon your request. It must be on file before you are eligible to take the test.

* A copy of your license from the country where you acquired your education must be on file with the Board of Nursing before you are eligible to take the test.

ok thanks.im having a problem about the requirement so now im clear with the CGFNS, that i still need to take it. however, i would like to know if new jersey will be needing either CP or CES? i read that CES does not require examination but still it's under CGFNS program..i'd like to know if i still need to take the CGFNS exam before i can have the CES for endorsement?and what is really required now, the CP or the CES? thanks so much..i hope you guys could help me here..thanks!

by the way, i am a registered nurse here in the philippines.

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hi stickadoraRN. NJ needs the CES. By the way, what batch are you a graduate of? When did you take the NLE? Thanks

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do i really need a cgfns for NJ???

thanks

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Specializes in geriatric nursing.

NJ need CES.

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can someone pls explain it to me? does new jersey need both cgfns and nclex? what is a CP & CES.. thanks!:nurse:

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I need help. I want to take NCLEX next year but I don't know what to do. How can I register in New Jersey Board of Nursing? What is the step by step processing? Do i need to pass my credentials directly to NJBON or i need a credentials verification from CGFNS? I really don't know how will I start. HELP...:(

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To be able to complete your documents and be eligible to take the NCLEX, NJ BON requires that foreign graduates have their credentials evaluated by CGFNS in Philadelphia, PA. That evaluation is called a CES. It is not an exam as NJ no longer requires a CGFNS exam. For more information, you could check out cgfns's website. Good luck!

can someone pls explain it to me? does new jersey need both cgfns and nclex? what is a CP & CES.. thanks!:nurse:
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Thanks for the information. I have one more question, is it necessary to take english exam prior to NCLEX? I want to take NCLEX but my review center (KAPLAN) told me that i can't take NCLEX without TOEFL first. Is it true. I emailed NJBON but until now, no response. Will you please help me to find out, if it is true. Thanks! God Bless!:blushkiss

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I am not sure about their policy. Maybe you can try to contact them again with regards to this. But keep in mind that TOEFL expires in two years.

Thanks for the information. I have one more question, is it necessary to take english exam prior to NCLEX? I want to take NCLEX but my review center (KAPLAN) told me that i can't take NCLEX without TOEFL first. Is it true. I emailed NJBON but until now, no response. Will you please help me to find out, if it is true. Thanks! God Bless!:blushkiss
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Thanks for the information. NJBON emailed me the application process. It is the same in the the website. So, I know now what to do. First, I will take my english exam (TOEFL) then I can send my papers to CGFNS for CES. Then I can send my application to NJBON for me to allow to take NCLEX. I hope this is right. Thanks a lot! God Bless!:blushkiss

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