Nurse in Germany - what to do?

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Hi you all ... My name is Andrea, I'm turning 23 next week and am currently still going to Nursing school in Germany - but i will have my nursind degree by the end of march this year.

I have done a LOT of research but I cant seem to find any information about how many hours in what subject you have to have studied and worked in, in Germany to be even considered taking the NCLEX exam.

I have written to the Contact people on the NCLEX page about a month ago and still didnt get an answer. I guess there are just too many people asking questions. So here I am now ...

Is there some sort of curriculum that I could compare the one I had in Germany with? Thank you so much for helping me!!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

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Unfortunately.....every state in the US has slightly different requirements. The biggest road block that many face is concurrency....is you clinical experience at the same time as you lecture. Another nursing organization in the US has this......Foreign Educated Nurses

United States Licensure Requirements There is a two-step process for obtaining a registered nurse license here in the United States. This process is SEPARATE from the process necessary for obtaining a work visa. For information regarding temporary or permanent visas, contact the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (See Below).

First Step:

  • Contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). CGFNS prescreens foreign educated nurses wishing to practice in the U.S. Prescreening involves a review of the nurses education; licensure in the home country; English language proficiency testing; and a predictor exam that provides an indicator of the nurse's ability to pass the U.S. national licensure exam (NCLEX). Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
    3600 Market Street, Suite 400
    Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651
    U.S.A.
    Telephone: 215-222-8454
    Fax: 215-662-0425
    Web Site: See below

Second Step:

  • In the U.S., every nurse must meet additional state requirements and take the NCLEX as established by the State Board of Nursing. Each state has its own Board of Nursing. There are some state boards of nursing that will accept the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Service (CNATS) or the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE). There are also a few state boards of nursing that will directly endorse foreign educated nurses who have never take the NCLEX. Because this information can change, it is necessary to contact the state board of nursing to determine if they have a policy regarding direct endorsement for foreign-educated nurses.

For additional information and contact information for a specific state board of nursing, contact the National Council for State Boards of Nursing.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

676 N. St. Clair, Suite 550

Chicago, IL 60611-2921

U.S.A.

Telephone: 312-787-6555

Fax: 312-787-6898

Web site: See below

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Thank you for your answer... :)

I have a really bad phone plan right now so calling them isn't really an option - or lets say a last solution kind of thing.

Do you know anything about the requirements for New York? I have friends and a supportsystem there .....

Is there even such a "list" .... Which says you have to have 20 hours of anatomy .. 20 hours of biology ... 20 hours of this .... you know what I mean? Or am I just going to try my best?

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In order to be eligible, you must have completed sufficient classroom instruction and clinical practice in

  1. Adult health (medical/surgical) nursing
  2. Maternal/infant nursing (obstetrics), excluding gynecology
  3. Nursing care of children (pediatrics) and
  4. Psychiatric/Mental health nursing, excluding neurology

Is what it says here: CGFNS International â€" Global Credibility in Credentials Evaluation

Does anyone know how many hours are a sufficient number of hours to be able to take the exam?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Just be aware current processing times are over 6 years and that is if you are lucky to find employer willing to wait that long and will file immigrant application. Many NY nurses are struggling so will be even harder for you

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Been gone for a while but now I'm back trying to fulfill my dream ... I do have my nursing degree now :)

Silverdragon would you say there are other states that are "easier" to get "in to"?

If I finish my NCLEX exam and finish the VISA screen - do I still have to apply for a green card / or a working permit? IF I could find an employer who would be willing to "wait" for me is the exam and the VISA screen "all" the paperwork I need?

Thank you again!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Been gone for a while but now I'm back trying to fulfill my dream ... I do have my nursing degree now :)

Silverdragon would you say there are other states that are "easier" to get "in to"?

If I finish my NCLEX exam and finish the VISA screen - do I still have to apply for a green card / or a working permit? IF I could find an employer who would be willing to "wait" for me is the exam and the VISA screen "all" the paperwork I need?

Thank you again!

Most states have similar requirements although there are at least 13/4 that have concurrency issues.

You can not apply for immigrant/work visa you require a employer for that. All that is required is employer and visa screen certificate

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