Wise choice Kay, going via NY. Wish I'd known then what I know now, but hey, everything happens for a reason I suppose. By applying to NY you won't have half as much trouble with CGFNS. Oh and those 2...
Hi Kay # 2, You are right to do your research before parting with your money, take it from one who knows. My best advice to you would be to decide on which State you will apply to, contact them, and...
Hi Kay, I know that SueIP passed her NCLEX Feb 2004 and she's not got her interview date yet but she has just got her I-140 approval. Sue's in the US at the moment and prob won't be online otherwise...
Thanks Anna for your reply. I've emailed the Board and they have replied to say that it is in fact Pearson who issue ATT after the Board deems you eligible. This is all so confusing Anybody else...
I'm a bit confused about the sequence of events regarding obtaining ATT. When the State Board has all the required documentation (CGFNS reports, application form and fees etc) do they then instruct...
Hi, I just got a hospital to sponsor me directly, I decided not to register with an agency, so hopefully my experiences will motivate you to pursue. I only started the process in October (2004), I...
Hi, I'm a bit pushed for time right now but I'll come back to you later today & give you some info. I'm doing it all by myself so will guide you through the process.Back later :) Tina PS Stay...
Hi, same here, waiting to take NCLEX You'd be better posting on the International Nursing section, would love to hear some more about you, like where are you up to with your applications and where...
stevierae, I am with you here. We are either being "had" or we have a very sick person here. In her last post she says she doesn't have a lot of time left, this is
As you are considering multiple states, I would advise you to contact the State boards of Nursing in question to determine if they require the CGFNS exam, the only ones I am sure do not require it are...
do you want support and empathy from your fellow professionals or not? YOU posted this thread looking for advice and when it is given in good spirit, you seem to throw it back in their faces, like...
dylan, it depends on the state where you intend to work. Some states do not require the CGFNS exam, I have the info somewhere, just can't think where at the moment but will try to find it for you....
takes a loooooong time! you have to be persistent, take it from one who's going through it at the moment Cost - $225 for CES $325 for visascreen $190 state license application $200 for NCLEX...
PS the Brits kept say "the Tsunami came on Boxer Day" What is Boxer day??? Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day. I think it got its name because there's an old saying in the UK that the family...
If you go to the Nursing Discussions by Locations then General International Nursing, you will see two threads 'CGFNS/Visascreen Certificates' and 'Resource list for working in US'. You should find...