NurseCubanitaRN2b BSN, RN

Ok, just got an update from a friend of mine who has been in contact with the CABRN. They have confirmed that Excelsior graduates who graduated after the cut off date can not only NOT apply for initial licensure, nor can they even apply for endorsem...

I have a friend whose ultimate goal is to be a RN in cardiology. She has asked me a question that I really have no answer to. Since I can't seem to find the answer I'm turning to the allnurses.com readers/posters to see if they can help. She would...

I've read people are asking about CNA classes in particular areas of California and I've posted this link several times in the past 6 weeks. Would it be possible for us to have a sticky for a list of approved CNA courses in particular states? If so...

i have calculated the pass rates for california rn schools on average. i had a question on another forum regarding the reputation of the school. pass rates were brought up and i decided to pull them up for all ca schools. i hope everyone finds this h...

Other foreign applicants are having a hard time obtaining licensure in CA. You will find incompetent graduates from all nations. Really look at the definition of incompetent. Lacking qualification or ability. It's not a bad thing if you think abo...

Just an FYI, you may not qualify for the Method #3 because I believe that's for CNAs with many years experience in all fields of nursing who can take the NCLEX-PN. You may want to contact the BVNPT directly and get clairfication because using method...

Sitting for the NCLEX-PN is a possibility because in CA the RN & LVN board are two seperate boards. You may quality for the PN exam because from what I remember there is nothing on the website asking for concurrency in clinical and theory. The ...

I don't get it, why are they requiring RNs who were previously LVNs to have experience as RNs. Geez Louise LVNs are nurses too. As a LVN I get my OWN patient load in the hospital. I can hang blood in CA. I only call the RN if I have an IV antibi...

You can use Nevada in order to gain licensure but good luck trying to endorse your license back into CA because you will run into the same problem. What you may want to find out is if the courses that are in question are required by CA nursing stude...

It all depends on which state your friend wants to live and practice in. Each state has their requirements and a person must meet that states requirement. They can go through another route and attempt to endorse their license into another state but...

Remember that if you're not able to take the NCLEX using CA you can go through another state. But keep in mind that when attempting to endorse back into CA you may run into the same problems. The bright side is that you will be a Registered Nurse e...

It would be in your best interest to take some sort if refresher courses. If you didn't pass the NCLEX-RN after 5 tries then there is something wrong. It could be easily that you may have some test taking disabilities that need to be addressed. Go...

I have a question. I'm scheduled to take my Health & Safety exam really soon and I'm thinking about pushing it back due to the follwing: 1. I scored a 64 the first time I took it with out reviewing and got a 50 the second time after reviewing. ...

Yup, I moved it to next month. I'm just not feeling confident enough since I have those scores. Sighhhhh I really wanted to take it ASAP but I will wait. Thanks for the info.

I have been reading the studygroup 101 along with the required med surg book and a NCLEX-RN book that I borrowed from a friend.

The whole concurrent with theory issue is just rediculous if you ask me. How can they expect you to take do a clinical rotation concurrently with theory on a subject that you are just beginning to learn. You need to be able to apply what you've lea...

Texas I too did the samething. I'm scheduled to take the same exam very soon and I'm nervous because I had scored better the first time around. You did a lot better than I did. Sighhhh I'm so nervous about taking the exam.

Kassie I'm taking the Health & Safety very soon and I'm scared as I did better the first time I took the practice exam. I really don't think it matters in what order you did them. Just before you enroll take the two courses. Good Luck

Does it state on the application that by signing it that you've been truthful and honest in your statements? I'm unsure because it's been awhile since I applied to take the NCLEX. As it's been stated previously just state that you took the NLE and ...

Just to add I felt prepared before I took the second exam. After all of the reviewing that I did I feel ready to take the exam. But the scores are on the back of my mind. How is this exam scored. I've heard of a person who got a score in the 60's...

You can take the exam in the Philippines. Research each states BRN requirements to see which ones don't require a ss#. Then pick the state that fits your needs and apply for the exam.

Sorry greenjungle, I misread your post.

But a lot of them are green card holders. How can you just suggest they stay in the Philippines? This should be a lesson learned that if you're already a green card holder then just obtain your nursing degree in the US in order to avoid the long, s...

They are based in the US? But affiliated with the Philippines? Is the school located in the Philippines but clinicals are in the US? If you're in CA then they wont accept that form of education and it's stated on their website. You may want to sa...

If your basic nursing education meets Californias requirement then you should be eligible. What they are evaluating should only help you not hurt you. It doesn't make sense to evaluate your education beyond the basic minimum requirements and count ...