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Enrolled right now. Just got my log in.

Answer: They won't combine score. It has to be meeting the minimum band score for each.

I failed the first time I took it. I used UWORLD. I still have faith with uworld and used another 2month subscription. What I did differently is I took 100 test a day. 50 in the morning and 50 in the afternoon and at night I read the rationales and write need to know on a notebook. Finished the whole 2000 plus questions and re read them. I also got a special notebook for pharma alone with list of meds and things to remember with these meds. Made some post it note on my wall and it worked for me. I graduated in the Philippines like 10years ago so I feel like I skip school. So don't give up. Failure is just one way of knowing what not to do the next time your writing your exam.

I took mines too at same date around 2pm. The next day around 7.55am. Got a "good pop up". I went to AZ BON and said I passed. Have you called your BON to confirm what's going on?

Hello Nurses. I would like to inquire about a rare situation of mine. Here is the rule of English Proficiency for AZBN. International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 on the Overall Band Score with a minimum of 6.0 on each module. Now here is my situation. I took IELTS last Feb 2017 and my results are overall : 6.5 reading : 6.5 writing : 5.5 listening : 6.0 speaking : 7.0 Obviously, I failed because of the writing with only 5.5 score not meeting the 6.0 minimum. I took again the IELTS last September 2017 and here are my scores. overall : 6.5 reading : 5.5 writing : 6.5 listening : 6.5 speaking : 7.0 That sucks! I, again failed to meet the 6.0 minimum for reading but my writing went up by 1 point. Question is, would they combined my first and second exam results? I boosted up my writing. I called AZBN and they said I passed and ready to sign up for PV. Would any one know or had this experience? I just wanna make sure it happened to someone before I register for another 200 dollars. Thank you so much. Any response is much appreciated.

I applied for eligibility to take NCLEX and I receive this. Can anyone of you help me understand it. (the letter is below the image) AZBON already receive my CGFNS and IELTS. AZBN website license verification says... [TABLE=class: verify-details, width: 100%] [TR] [TH=colspan: 2, align: left]License Details[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Type:[/TD] [TD]REGISTERED NURSE[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Original Issue Date:[/TD] [TD]Not Issued[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Status:[/TD] [TD] 07/21/2017 - Pending CGFNS/IERF/ERES/CNATS/CRNE 07/21/2017 - Pending Testing 07/21/2017 - Pending Validation of English Skills 07/21/2017 - Refresher Course Needed [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Your application for EXAMINATION - RN/LPN was received on 07/07/2017. The items listed below are not complete or have not yet been received. If you have not already requested the information noted below, please do so as soon as possible. All requirements must be completed before license will be issued. (Please refer to instructions if you have any questions) EDUCATION ï‚· Must complete a Board approved Refresher Course. Please provide a copy of enrollment invoice showing full or partial payment to refresher approved program by Arizona Board. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION STATUS ï‚· Passing test results: (This means you must take and pass the test and results must be received before the application expires on 4/17/2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY (Including Canada & *Puerto Rico) Important: All information from any of the selected agencies listed in #1, Educational Requirements and #2, Language Validation must be sent directly to AZBN from the agency.  FOREIGN EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL OR PRACTICAL NURSES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS (1 through 3): 1. Validation of Educational Requirements 1. Validation of English Language Skills 2. Passed NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN® 3. Validation of Practice 1. Validation of Educational Requirements * ï‚· Request an application from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools International (CGFNS) to obtain one of the following: a) CES Professional Report. a) Verification of VisaScreen® Certificate b) Verification of CGFNS Certification (Option not available for practical nurses). OR ï‚· Request an application from International Education Research Foundation (IERF) to complete an educational equivalency report. OR 1159549 7/21/2017 ï‚· Request or download an application from Educational Records Evaluation Services (ERES) to complete an Education Equivalency Report. OR ï‚· Request or download an application from Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. to complete an education equivalency report, specifically a ‘licensing for nursing, basic report'. OR ï‚· ï‚· Have the Canadian licensure board submit a passing score on the English language version of the CNATS or CRNE (Canadian Licensure Exam) AND verification of Canadian licensure status directly to AZBN. *Exception – RN endorsement applicants who have completed their basic nursing education in a foreign country are exempt from the educational requirement if they have obtained a BSN or graduate degree in nursing from an approved program in the United States AND worked at least 960 hours in the five years prior to applying for AZ licensure, but they will not be eligible for a multi-state compact license without a credential evaluation service report addressing their basic nursing education. ï‚· RN Contact Information for agencies listed above 2. Validation of English Language Skills (If your are an Exam applicant you MUST meet the English Language requirement BEFORE taking the NCLEX exam) Exemptions from Validation of English Language Skills requirement: If you have graduated from a nursing program in a country or territory where the principle language is English (i.e. Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, Trinidad, Tobago, South Africa, Ghana, Jamaica, Barbados, or United States territory) you do not need to validate your English language skills. OR If you have been employed as a nurse for 960 hours or more within the past 5 years in a country or territory where the principal language is English (see countries/territories above) you do not need to validate your English language skills. If the principal language of the country where your nursing program was given is a language other than English, you are required to obtain one of the following options. OR ï‚· Internet based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 84 and a minimum speaking score of 26. *To have results sent to AZBN use the code 9680 when completing the application. OR ï‚· International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 on the Overall Band with a minimum of 6.0 on each module. OR ï‚· Pearson Test of English Academic Exam with a minimum score of 55 overall and a minimum score of 50 on each section OR ï‚· Visa Screen Certificate from CGFNS. OR ï‚· A CGFNS Certificate 3. Validation of Practice Have met one of the following practice requirements: a. Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years or b. Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within past 2 years or Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools International 3600 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 Phone: 215-349-8767 Website: CGFNS International, Inc. | Global Credibility | International Education Research Foundation PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231 Phone: 310-258-9451 Email: [email protected] Website: IERF – International Education Research Foundation Education Records Evaluation Services 601 University Avenue, Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825-6738 Phone: 916-921-0791 Toll-free: 866-411-ERES (3737) Email: [email protected] Website: Educational Records Evaluation Service (ERES): We Evaluate Foreign Academic Credentials Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants 7101 S W 102nd Avenue Miami, FL 33173 Phone: 305-273-1616 Website: Josef Silny & Associates | Home c. Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years or d. Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate). Contact Information for agencies listed above 4. Passed NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN or State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE)** ** If you have passed the SBTPE in Canada between certain dates, you will have met the testing requirement. Province First Administered Last Administered Alberta 1954 (September) 1970 (June) British Columbia 1949 (September) 1970 (April) Manitoba 1955 (October) 1970 (April) New Foundland 1961 1970 Nova Scotia 1955 (May) 1970 (August) Prince Edward Island 1957 1970 (August) Quebec 1959 (April) 1970 (August) Saskatchewan 1956 (April) 1970 (April) *Applicants educated in Puerto Rico ï‚· Applicants who have graduated before 9/15/06 AND their nursing program has a program code assigned by the National Council State Board of Nurses, are eligible to apply for licensure by exam and endorsement. They are NOT required to complete validation of education or language requirement. ï‚· Applicants who have graduated after 9/15/06 are required to request a report from CGFNS/IERF/or ERES (validating their educational requirements) be sent directly to AZBN as well as Validation of English Language requirement. If you do not complete all the requirements for certification within 270 days, the application will be withdrawn unless the applicant is under investigation by the AZ Board. After 4/17/2018 , you will need to submit a new application & pay the fee again if you wish to re-apply. Once you have completed all requested information, please allow at least 3 weeks for processing your information into our database. To follow the progress of your application: ï‚· Go to Home | Arizona State Board of Nursing ï‚· Click License Verification” ï‚· Click Search by Name” (enter your name) ï‚· Click Verify” ï‚· Click license number” or not issued” to see items that may still be missing

Hey bud, I just got here in arizona. I already applied for CGFNS CES and was already mailed to them. I didn't see you putting info about English proficiency. Did you take IELTS or TOEFL? and applied for NCLEX? Thanks for your time and patience kabayan.

Yes, I think so. Our books are written on English as well. How will I know if I need to? University of Pangasinan. That was my school. Here's the reason why I'm worried. I would like to confirm some confusions on English proficiency requirement for AZ BON. I took IELTS exam and got a score of 6.5 overall and speaking of 7.00. Though my writing band score is 5.5 unfortunately. On AZBN website, it say that " International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 on the Overall Band Score with a minimum of 6.0 on each module." other resources tho like IELTS says that 6.5 overall and minimum of 7.0 for speaking is needed(hoping that this is the right one). Same as US recognition lists February of 2017 (latest). I emailed AZBN already and I don't have any respond yet.

I just want to confirm somethings for the english proficiency exam for foreign nurses. You may be exempt from taking one of the exams above, if you meet the three criteria below: The country where you went to nursing school was the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec), or the Republic of Ireland. The spoken language of your nursing school was English. Your nursing school textbooks were written in English. The last two bullets says "The spoken language of your nursing school was English." and "Your nursing school textbooks were written in English." I am from the Philippines and resides in Arizona. CGFNS CES already sent to AZBON and just wonder if it's necessary for me to take IELTS or TOEFL?

Hello, good day. I'm just literally new in this website and in Phoenix. I am an RN in the Philippines and already passed CGFNS and IELTS to AZBN. About to take exam probably in couple of months. So my question is, can I be qualified for this new grad program?