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So if one who is in the US,legally, and volunteered as a nurse in the US,legally, like a nurse trainee.. that would still not count as work experience? Ok, but would it still be worth it to go into that?

so you will not be able to get your CA license not until you have the ssn and be in the US...? what then happen to the application?

Just a clarification regarding the Suzzanne tip... You mean to say, that we should just answer first each chapter quizzes before reading/reviewing the chapters? thanks \m/

I'm gonna buy my son one of those... and when he grows up he's gonna say--- "yes, my dad is a nurse and he's the coolest!" \m/

Now why didn't i think of that!

Lord, You know all things. You can do all things. And You love us very much. "Not my will, but Thine be done."

Just a clarification. You mean to say, that we should just answer first each chapter quizzes before reading/reviewing the chapters? thanks \m/

you can consider applying directly for New York licensure if you are decided to work there. it will save you time and money (than going through New Mexico licensure and later endorse to NY). For NY licensure, you will need the credentials verification service (CVS) for new york state. it's a service done by cgfns for foreign graduates who apply for license in new york (either thru exam or endorsement of license in another state). processing time for cvs is usually 4 to 6 months (sometimes, 6 to 10 months) based on the experience of other applicants. you can read more about cvs and ny licensure from the website of cgfns and also of NYSED OP http://www.op.nysed.gov/nursing.htm (look for the verification of education credentials from non-US programs). i hope this helps.

You are talking about Licensure through endorsement. NCLEX is the only thing that has reciprocity. You still have to meet the requirements of the state you are endorsing to. NY requires CVS.