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the experiences they have may be 3-5years in those fields so it is acknowledged as "experience" by the US hospitals. and I've read that "volunteer/training are not counted as "experience"...with the influx of RNs here in the Philippines, before being a volunteer or trainee, you must pass several exams and interviews. and that's after waiting for a long queue. expect more for staff position. that's why i thought of gaining MSN/MAN degree to a bit ahead of the competion.

thanks guys! i'm planning on starting my review there this june. pls continue sharing your feedbacks.

thanks for all your replies...I'm focusing now on my TOEFL exam which is a requirement for CES. is it true that non-US hospital experience is not credited in the US?

hi princess! does RA still offer the unlimited-review-till-you-pass-nclex? when is your review sked? TIA

with the current retrogression going on, does having masteral degree a faster route to US nursing job than having just the USRN license? im a filipino RN,graduated last year, i already filed and waiting for my eligibilty to sit for nclex. i'm now having second thoughts of pursuing my application because of the current trend of retrogression. pls share some thoughts...:icon_roll

^ thanks firefightingrn. im actually doing the traditional black ink printing as i'm not in the US.

arjay_gimikero --- pls share some info on the TUA entrance exam? is it mainly on nursing knowledge or gen info? have you started ur classes for MAN? how is it? TIA

hi chameng! is UPOU strict with the "one year work experience in hospital" thing? do they have a GWA/NLE rating requirement? entrance exam? TIA

Im applying for NJ license and the BON already sent me fingerprint cards last Nov 08. My problem is my finger pads (left thumb and right index) have deep cut-like lines that almost covers my finger prints. When I did my finger printing in my country, the lines dominated the prints and the ridges are almost invisible, so I did'nt pass it to NJ BON/Sagem Pro. It has been like this for almost a year now. I've tried different hand lotions but the lines are still deep. I know I have to accomplished my fingerprint card ASAP. pls share some help.

thanks for the clarification...

would there be a problem if I filed my application first to NJ BON before completing CES? I filed my application to NJ BON Sept 2008 then I learned from a friend that I have to finish CES first. I mailed my application and payment to CES last wk of Oct and I believe my school and licensing ofc mailed my papers during those dates, too. I have yet to sit on toefl (i don't know when will i ever feel ready to take the exam.huhuhu)i'm planning to do so by 1st wk of March 2009. NJ BON sent me fingerprint card Oct/Nov 2008 but i had a prob with my finger pads (they cracked and like peeling, losing the ridges). so im not done with that, too. if there'll be prob, pls advise on what to do...

mattiya --- (i am not permitted to do PMs yet, sorry) NJ BON requires to fulfill CGFNS CES first before they give ATT. Passing the local boards is a requirement of CES.

thanks for the reply ms.suzanne. i hope to read more infos...

please share infos/experiences on your application process. the requirements?how long did it take?how much?info on fingerprinting?did you encounter any prob with the processing of your ATT? etc. and if you are already in NJ, how's the working condition there?pay?living condition?etc, i heard infos that some hospitals in Jersey City are closing, is it true?please share infos.TIA i am here in the Philippines right now. i already file my CES and its status is WAITING FOR ENGLISH EXAM RESULT. im reviewing and practicing my English now, i have yet to take the TOEFL iBT...NJ BON sent me fingerprint card but i have an impaired finger skin integrity on my left thumb and right index finger due to hot glue burn. I don't know how long it will heal and have the fingerprint ridges again.(pls send info on how to gain the ridges fast!)...

thanx! pls post again when you hear of another orientation for volunteers like this... by the way, how do they choose their volunteers? do they have to go thru series of tests/interviews?