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  1. Hi, My CES report was finally issued after 12 months of delays. CGFNS states that my 3 Year Bachelor of Nursing Degree is equivalent to a (first level) trained Nurse or 3 year diploma and my diploma...
  2. UK BSN equivalent to USA BSN

    Hi I used Trustforte Corporation for my evaluation, Oz to US. Not a problem, not expensive, very quick service, same day if you want to pay extra. You just have to scan and send you docs to them. I...
  3. Working toward e3 visa with questions on the way?

    Hi Candabeth. The most difficult part will be landing a job. A lot of Rn positions only require an associates degree however that is slowly changing some states faster than others. You will have...
  4. Hi I have a couple of questions as I work toward the long process of an E3 visa to work in Labor and Delivery in the U.S. I am in the process of the CGFNS CES report. I have read some threads that...
  5. Good to hear. It sounds like you have what the hospitals will desire. E3 visa is great and if you have a spouse they can get work authorisation. Also no need to fill out i94 cards everytime you...
  6. Hi booha I would not rush into signing up with an agency yet. If you sign up and break the contract you could be up for a lot of $$$$$$. Agencies will make promises to get you in but it does not...
  7. Advice required for Australian going the E3 path

    My degree was a Bachelor of Nursing Degree (3 years) but it included everything required for general nursing under U.S requirements. I did not compete a 4 year BSN degree. I don't have specific...
  8. Advice required for Australian going the E3 path

    Thanks Ghilbert I was persistent with the Hospital HR and was employed in L&D in CO. Heard many good raps about lifestyle in CO however some areas are expensive by US standards for leasing....
  9. Advice required for Australian going the E3 path

    Hi there. Not sure who you are referring to regarding hours Cgfns or Vermont? I completed my uni degree in early 1990's when training, education was the same as the U.S (general) covering all...
  10. Ghilbert is absolutely correct. At no stage did the Consulate ask to see any paperwork other then the certified LCA. A couple of basic questions and that was it. Not even a look a the job offer...
  11. Australian nurse stressed out about taking NCLEX exam

    I had no problems with NCLEX and passed 1st time with 75 questions now licensed and working in U.S. I did my bachelor of nursing in early 1990 and it covered all areas unlike the same nursing degrees...
  12. States that DO NOT require SSN.

    I'm not sure what you are asking. If you don't already have a license in any State, you cannot endorse to another State until you have a permit. You will have to apply for an initial license with your...
  13. Well done on getting your license. I am around the same stage that you are and awaiting a job offer at the moment. I got my NM license last month and endorsing to CO now. If you have got this far...
  14. States that DO NOT require SSN.

    Thanks for that steep bay. I will be using an E3 visa, which requires a job offer from the employer and doesn't have to supply an SSN at that stage. As soon as I get a job offer together with LCA from...
  15. States that DO NOT require SSN.

    New Mexico doesn't require SSNs. I can confirm that as I just got a license issued there as a foreign
  16. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Just found out as well I passed the NCLEX RN exam. I am an Australian nurse and went to Hawaii and sat my exam in Honolulu on 21 st August. Computer cut off at 75 questions. Heaps of SATA questions....
  17. Hi Hoping that I pass the NCLEX next week I will become licensed in New Mexico. If that is the case will the Visascreen that I order shortly after have NM listed on it?. Or will it list that I have...
  18. Is your State BON License listed on Visascreen? E3

    Thanks for the quick reply. One less thing to worry about in this long
  19. Good question. I'm not an expert in this area but can answer you with what I know. Once you have a state license you can endorse to others. They may require a ssn for endorsement. You don't have...
  20. Hi Sezza83 I am in that process now and have been through CGFNS to get my CES report. I am booked to take the NCLEX in August (Hawaii) and hopefully become licensed in New Mexico shortly after that....
  21. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    Sorry typing on iPad. What I was saying you have to be 100% committed to going through the process. If you have a required Nursing specialty and experience you will find a job with the E 3 visa but...
  22. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    Hi celestial2311. A few others answered your queries. We did apply to Vermont and new Mexico and went with NM and meet there requirements to sit NCLEX without SSN. No doubt that will change at some...
  23. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    Hi celestial 2311. I was reading your posts with interest. We are also Aussies and my wife has been through the painful and $$$ route to get her ATT number to take nclex in hawaii soon. We started...
  24. New Mexico SSN requirements

    Hi. No it does not. I have my ATT number through NM and plan to sit NCLEX in late August in Hawaii due to limited test in Sydney Aust. I read a couple of post stating you need a SSN to be issued a...
  25. Australian nurse stressed out about taking NCLEX exam

    Hi. Im from Sydney and am stressing out big time about the NCLEX as well. I happen to be studying at the moment! I have no time frame to do the exam but my hubby really wants to get to the US early...