Passing the NCLEX = RN License?

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Assuming that all required documents and test results (TOEFL, etc) are submitted to the state BON, will a successful NCLEX exam automatically result in the issuance of a US RN license by the state BON which approved our application to take the NCLEX? :confused:

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yes i believe so. u'll see on the bon site ur name with an RN number. well that is how it is in arizona.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Depends on the state. Some states will not issue a license without a SSN so therefore will not see name on website

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Depends on the state. Some states will not issue a license without a SSN so therefore will not see name on website

Which states would require a SSN ?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Your profile indicates you are already in the US, do you have a visa allowing you to work? Which state have you applied to?

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Your profile indicates you are already in the US, do you have a visa allowing you to work? Which state have you applied to?

I don't have a working visa and I have not applied to any state BON yet.

I just want to find out if I will be able to get a RN license as soon as I pass the NCLEX because I have plans of pursuing a RN to BSN program. One of the requirements to get into this program is a Active RN License.

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Depends on the state. Some states will not issue a license without a SSN so therefore will not see name on website

would this be the only reason for the non-issuance of a licence after passing the NCLEX? So assuming I apply to a state BON that does not require a SSN, would it mean that I will automatically be issued a license after passing the NCLEX?:confused:

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Quite a few states do not issue a license without the SSN#.

For most of the states, to have an active license will require the SSN#.

And for them it means that you will not be considered a US RN without the license.

The NCLEX exam is only part of the licensing process. Passing alone does not mean an automatic license for a foreign nurse.

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Quite a few states do not issue a license without the SSN#.

For most of the states, to have an active license will require the SSN#.

And for them it means that you will not be considered a US RN without the license.

The NCLEX exam is only part of the licensing process. Passing alone does not mean an automatic license for a foreign nurse.

So assuming I apply to a state BON that does not require a SSN (like Arizona), would it mean that I will automatically be issued a license after passing the NCLEX?:confused:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I believe Arizona have recently changed and this is what is on their website now

CITIZENSHIP/NATIONALITY/ALIEN STATUS DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Federal law, 8 U.S.C. 1641, and a

state law, A.R.S. 1-501, require documentation of citizenship/nationality/alien status for licensure. If the documentation does not

demonstrate that the applicant is a United States citizen, national, or has alien status, the applicant will not be eligible for licensure in

Arizona. All applicants must submit documentation regarding their citizenship/nationality/alien status with their application. See

attached list A & B for specific documentation required. A copy of the documentation you submit must be on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

http://www.azbn.gov/documents/applications/App%20Packet%20Downloads/RN_LPN%20Exam%20Packet.pdf

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I believe Arizona have recently changed and this is what is on their website now

CITIZENSHIP/NATIONALITY/ALIEN STATUS DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Federal law, 8 U.S.C. 1641, and a

state law, A.R.S. 1-501, require documentation of citizenship/nationality/alien status for licensure. If the documentation does not

demonstrate that the applicant is a United States citizen, national, or has alien status, the applicant will not be eligible for licensure in

Arizona. All applicants must submit documentation regarding their citizenship/nationality/alien status with their application. See

attached list A & B for specific documentation required. A copy of the documentation you submit must be on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

http://www.azbn.gov/documents/applications/App%20Packet%20Downloads/RN_LPN%20Exam%20Packet.pdf

Thank you very much for that information. I hope you can share with me which states would NOT require a SSN ? :nurse:

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Hi! I've been trying to look for threads which can direct me to the answer and so far the only information I have gathered are:

- There are some states that do not require SSN, but they did not specify which ones

- California requires SSN

I hope some of you could be kind enough to share their knowledge with me or direct me to the thead if there is already one existing.

I am aware that BON requirements contiuously change, but at this time, which states do not require a SSN?

I need to get this information as I am going to apply to a ADN to BSN program and their major requirement is a Valid US RN License. I have no SSN so I have to apply for licensure in a state which does not require a SSN to issue a license. Thanks!

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