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Yes I did tell them that I was a June 2006 passer. And I included a letter with my application with their corresponding reply.

just try. you'll never know until you try. look at me, i made it!

Goodnews June 2006 batch. ---- Your VisaScreen certificate will be issued within the next few business days. --- so if i were you I would go ahead and apply now while it's still retrogression.

Hi fellow batchmates!! It's been a while since i posted here. Anyway to share the goodnews to all. Don't fret, we beat them, didn't we. Below is a news from cgfns about my visascreen application. -------------- Thank you for your inquiry. Your IELTS results have been received and accepted. Your VisaScreen certificate will be issued within the next few business days. ------------- By the way, I applied last October 2006. Yup I am a board passer. Feel free to post here for questions. ------ for curiousity's sake, I did not register for the PRC license. But that doesn't make any difference, coz I am still one of the june 2006 batch. What I did was I emailed them of my situation, printed a copy of their response and included that with my application. CGFNS said that since I do not have a license, then there's no need to send any license verification from PRC. --------- for those with their license, well i hope that it will be approved as well. I think so, coz they have been approving application for ces and cvs from our batch.

Thanks Kiko, that's the clearest explanation I have read so far. Thanks a bunch!

If one still uses her maiden name, and indicated that she's married, wouldn't that pose a problem? Will she not be asked why she hasn't change her last name when she had indicated a change of status/that she's married? On immigration for example, will you not be asked why you still use your maiden name when in fact you're married. Are you not supposed to use your husband's last name? I'm sorry, I'm quite confused.

how about if you filed for AOS before 60 days of stay? Still safe? how about you, did you file after 60 days or after 90 days? does it matter?

important notice for individual exam applicants: fingerprint cards are available online for you to print out. the website is www.fbi.gov and click on more services then click on fbi identification record then scroll down the page to #2 click on standard fingerprint form. remember to print out 2 for submittal with application and forms, #1-#3. include the $ 31.00 money order made payable to the nm dept. of public safety

Thanks for replying!! Yes I passed Nclex and have a license to practice in NM. I heard that NM is hiring nurses, even new grad. I have relatives in other states, but I don't want to go through endorsement as of the moment. I've read the international forum and with the retrogression looming in I don't think I will be able to work yet. I also don't want to go through agencies, I would rather try my luck applying directly. Maybe they would consider AOS when the retrogression is lifted? Well, I hope they will. I've read most of the members rejects lovelace, and there's issue with UNM and presbyterian. What then would be the best hospital for a beginner like me? And also the city, is albuquerque a good place to start with? Thanks.

If the pay is low, then the COS in new mexico must be low too. Is it? Are there lots of Filipinos in new mexico? I wanted to try working there since I have my NM license already.

what's the best hospital for a new grad to work with? And anybody knows the basic pay for someone who will just be starting her career as an RN? Does having a second degree a plus factor for salary increase? Thanks. I hope someone here from New Mexico replies.

When you do follow up the status of your application or evaluation of your credentials include the date it was mailed and the date it was received by the BON. No need to call them, they usually respond promptly through email. You will be wasting time and money talking to a machine. Don't send multiple emails in a single day or in a a span of one week. Give them a break, guys. Your papers are not the only thing they're processing. If they do not respond this week, try again the next week. It's like getting a spam mail. And isn't irritating to see multiple mails with the same topic over and over again?

I wish I could celebrate. But no, not yet. Not until this scandal about NLE is over. And NCLEX is only the beginning of many things yet to be accomplished. There's IELTS, visascreen, job hnting, interviews, immigration, relocating, etc etc etc.. One at a time..

No retake for those who got the leakage? That's stupid! Not everyone who got hold of the so-called "leakage" knew that the "reviewer" they've got is the exact question until after the test. Test questions from previous exams are everywhere, even in National Bookstore! Isn't that a leakage as well? I think it is. How else will they (the publisher) get hold of it if not through the testmakers themselves. And they dare made us attest not to share the questions after the test, and yet it's everywhere. Let's face it, students shared reviewer from other students from different review center not knowing this fact. The one that should be punished is the one who gave the leakage and not the students. As the saying goes, Jail the PUSHER, save the USER (for Drugs). But it can also be applied here. The truth... our economy sucks..Big time.

very true...

I don't know if they have calamansi there. When I went there, we couldn't find any so I settled for lemon instead, which tastes so differently. I think fresh mango is now available but is soo expensive!! There's no Lansones as well. We were charged $50 at the immigration port for not declaring it hehehe.

Yes, I understand. Just like what I've said/written, it would be better or best that they ask the guide from you. And I remember, it was mentioned in one of your study guides that it should never be shared among us. Thanks!!

Sorry to hear that... tsk tsk tsk.. that's really not something anybody would want to hear. so what's your plan B? how bout your plane tickets and hotel accom, were you able to refund your payments?

thanks seiko!! actually, I called martha mccoy and that's what her answering machine stated, too. Whew!

Thanks Lasagna and to all who greeted me!! (and to OTHERS who helped me while I was reviewing for NCLEX and processing my nclex application forms. No need to mention your names, you all know who you are) Mixed feelings! As for the type of questioning, yes, it has the same format. Easy to understand. Actually, the questions are easy! It's the choices that's scary! They all seemed to be the correct answer. You really have to eliminate one by one. I did not use Kaplan. I used saunders only. Same questions? Nope. But most of the topics asked can be found in the book. If you will look at it, it may seem familiar, but it's not the exact word or question. Saunders helped me to become familiar with the type of questioning. And how to eliminate wrong answers, etc, etc. And oh, before I forget, it's Suzanne who gave me the study guide and so MUCH MUCH thanks to her! (even though I always argue with her, hehehe!) If you want the study guide, send her your email address through PM. I could share it with you, but I think it would be better if she's the one who'll give it.

To Dylan20, Oh i thought you're in US already. It states in your profile-country-US.

Hi, i read the VisaScreen, I can't seem to find the area that asks if an applicant ever took a national exam. Can someone please direct it to me? A link or something. I might be missing something here. All I've seen is that it asks for you to provide the title of your registration/license in your country of education, license number, country, etc, etc. So if one has no license, then I presumed there's nothing to declare even if you took the exam. Coz it was asking for a license, not the exam that one took. Am I right or wrong? What if you just took the exam and passed, but never register for a license, can't you still ask for CGFNS services? I hope not.

Bonsai_25 applied at New Mexico.

The question is, where do you want to work? You should apply to a state where you would want to work. But if you want to take NCLEX right away, regardless of location, you may try New Mexico and then endorse later on. But you must remember that there would be additional fees for that. No need to enroll in a review center, I studied for NCLEX on my own. Try Saunder's comprehensive review and/or Sauders QA. NCLEX is book-based. Just study it by heart and you'll pass.

For those in the Philippines who want to take the exam in Hong Kong you may call this toll free number to schedule or check for open slots ==> +1800-1611-0155. That's free, no need to use budget cards or any phone card.