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To gain new experience and further my career. I certainly am not dissatisfied by my nursing career here! Nurses get treated well here in Australia and the working conditions are very good. Its all about travelling the world and gaining experience. I ...

I do believe you can get a temporary licence in CA while you wait for your SSN. Best to check with the BON in CA. You should be able to get E3 without a SSN in CA. Once you have your registration in one State you can apply for endorsment in other Sta...

ghillbert did you go through an agency? Are you working in the States already?

hi ehic2604. Thanks for reply! I feel for you having to do 2 make up subjects. It's an expensive exercise that's for sure. When I first started researching visa options for the States I was made to believe that most hospitals in the States don't know...

I would like to clarify that I know of one application that the BON in CA has denied due to the making up of hours through the Deakin course.

Hey Sydneysista How is your application going? Are you in NYC yet? My application was refused by the BON in Vermont (after waiting for 9 months!!!!) as I did not have enough midwifery hours. I am now in the process of making up those hours. I hope ev...

I am also doing my Obstetric Nursing course through Otago to make up my missing midwifery hours. I have just completed my 80 hours of clinical (all in my own time with no pay) and am now completing the theory workbook. I know for a fact that the BON ...

Does every State require the NCLEX as well as CGFNS? Seems crazy to have to do the same thing twice?! Surely if the BON gives you a license and you pass NCLEX it means you are qualified to work? :banghead: ps i am applying for an E3 visa not a green ...

Hi Sydneysista I am using Kaplan and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. I am still waiting to hear back from the BON in Vermont and so far it has taken 4 months. I have been informed about 5 months is the waiting time but that is different for every ...

Does anybody have any up to date information regarding E3 work visa? I want to join my partner in Madison WI and work as a nurse. I do not wish to live in the US permanently. Is there anybody out there who is working in the US on an E3 visa and can g...

If you have not worked for 2 consecutive years out of 5 years as an RN in the US then BON in WI requires the CGFNS exam and cert....

I know, it certainly doesn't make sense and yes i said exactly the above to them and still the same answer.....No matter how i apply, endorsement or straight application they require the CGFNS. They seem to be one of the last few states that require ...

from faq on ncsbn site: does the nlc reduce the level of a state's licensure requirements? no. under the nlc, states continue to have complete authority in determining licensure requirements and disciplinary actions on a nurse's license per the s...

I know it doesn't make sense but that is the info i got from BON in WI. My thoughts were the same, if i pass NCLEX then surely another exam isn't going to make any difference but that is how the BON in WI works. Even though i am applying for endorsme...

I heard from the BON in WI today and even when applying for endorsement (which i will be doing as i am getting my license through the BON in Vermont) they still require the CGFNS exam and visa screen cert. So, looks like WI is out of the picture for ...

Hi Ghillbert. Thanks for tip. Will probably keep doing everything on my own rather than sign up with agency. I am getting myself all terribly confused b/w CGFNS cert and the exam!

Hi Susieok! Thanks heaps for your kind offer. How did you find the NCLEX? Did it take long for you to get your VSC? I am hoping the BON in WI only require the VSC and not also the CGFNS exam! Hopefully will hear from them tomorrow. Will let you know ...

which 4 states require the CGFNS exam?

Thanks for all the info. I have spoken to an agency who have dealt with sending nurses to the States on an E3 visa and they assure me that I do qualify for the E3 and that it does not matter that my degree was only 3 years and not 4. I trust they hav...

OMG!! BON in WI requires CGFNS cert. as well!!!! Not all States require this right? Seems so crazy when it is exactly the same process as applying with a BON and sitting the NCLEX. Why have to do the same thing twice????? Yes sorry am super frustrate...

I am an Australian nurse looking for a hospital in WI preferably near Madison that requires its nurses to hold a BSN... i need this requirement to be able to apply for an E3 visa. Anybody out there able to help?

What a sad story and written so beautifully. You didn't fail this patient, you gave her dignity and love that Dr's and family couldn't give her.... its a sad sad world when we can give our pets a peaceful passing when they are ill and in pain but we ...

Am not looking for a hospital that requires ALL nurses to have a BSN... i need to find a position that requires a BSN. Thanks.

hi brissygal. Thanks so much for all your advise i just received via private message. Unfortunately i can't seem to PM you back. Maybe you could PM me your email address?

Thanks! have emailed you. My degree is just called a Bachelor of Nursing....hope this is the same as a BSN?!?!??! My degree was only 3 years and not 4.