hypnotizer90 BSN, RN

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    Canadian RN BSN to US Hospital (CGFNS - Visa screen)

    hypnotizer90 replied to hypnotizer90's topic in Nurse Registration

    Having a State RN license doesn’t affect how long CGFNS will release your Visa Screen. I just applied for the Visa Screen and State license from the Board of Nursing at the same time since both...
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    CGFNS CES Report Missing Clinical Hours

    hypnotizer90 replied to mjasinski's topic in Nurse Registration

    If the Board can tell you how much unit/ hours needed etc so you can enroll in other State that provides those single courses. California says that it’s not guaranteed that the course I can...
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    CGFNS CES Report Missing Clinical Hours

    hypnotizer90 replied to mjasinski's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi. I got my ME license and easily endorsed it to NH which is another compact state. The problem with some States like WA is it’s not a compact state so they are probably stricter. I tried to...
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    Canadian Educated Nurse Applying Via Endorsement to Washington State

    hypnotizer90 replied to 5603755's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi. Probably similar scenario but not Washington State. Maine did question me and required letters from my school but eventually gave me a license. Another is I did apply for California and they...
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    Canadian Educated Nurse Applying Via Endorsement to Washington State

    hypnotizer90 replied to 5603755's topic in Washington Nursing

    See response under posting in
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    New Grad! No Job!

    hypnotizer90 replied to jassy416's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I was frustrated as well after graduation from RPN in 2013 when I couldn't even land a job in the GTA. I had been working for agencies as PSW, non-nursing job, & volunteering. I decided to do...
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    How do I go about writing my NCLEX in Canada if I did my RN-BScN through a US school

    hypnotizer90 replied to anesh29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi @anesh29, 2 possible scenarios: Did you do the Bridging from RN to BSN? Regardless, 1. Since you completed part?/BSN education in the US, you needed to apply via NNAS and they will...
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    CGFNS CES VS CGFNS VISA SCREEN

    hypnotizer90 replied to ShieEs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi. There are two CES certification - Professional & Academic. CES Professional - "It is a Report that meets the specific requirements of individual state boards of nursing." CES...
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    Can a Diploma RN write the NCLEX?

    hypnotizer90 replied to merrisooc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. In order to write NCLEX in Canada is to upgrade the Diploma RN to BScN by enrolling to approved 2-3year bridging programs. 2. If the goal is to work in the US, another route is to apply in...
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    Advice For 'Wanna-Be-ICU Nurse' (new grad)

    hypnotizer90 replied to whitetable's topic in Nursing Career

    Usually after 6 mos, you are allowed to transfer to different unit. Hopefully by then, you are comfortable with your time management and prioritization. Really, coming from med-surg/gen surg to ICU...
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    UK nurse registration for Ontario

    hypnotizer90 replied to Bobbins's topic in Nurse Registration

    In order to sit for NCLEX, my friend who is IEN applied for the State of New York and I believe any US State that doesn't need SSN for license. After, she can just forward her NCLEX result to
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    RPN to RN Career Question

    hypnotizer90 replied to SoonTooBe's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi. I didn't know anyone because most of my colleagues were working as RPN and just absorbed by their workplace into their new RN role. Most hospitals don't offer new grad programs so you could be...
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    Canadian LPN to US ADN/BSN

    hypnotizer90 replied to Monicaxo's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi. 1. You would need to apply to your choice of State Board of Nursing and they would decide if your Ontario RPN education is equivalent to US ADN. 2. International education would need to...
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    Canadian nurse (Ontario) wanting to work in US

    hypnotizer90 replied to Homa84's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi. You need to pick an easier US State of your choice to get a license from their State Board of Nursing and follow endorsement application (some allow Canadian endorsement to US) or initial exam...
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    RPN to RN Career Question

    hypnotizer90 replied to SoonTooBe's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi. A nursing work in a clinic is still a relevant experience. I did the same program as you but parttime! I was working at a retirement home to med-surg while doing my last year of the program....
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    If I did an RPN to RN program, will that cause CGFNS application issues?

    hypnotizer90 replied to wonderstruck's topic in Travel

    Hi @wonderstruck I did the same route as you! 1. I didn't need to submit my RPN registration when I applied for CGFNS Visa Screen in 2019. I also confirmed with CNO/CGFNS since I was only...
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    CGFNS CES Report Missing Clinical Hours

    hypnotizer90 replied to mjasinski's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just the eDAS and the educational breakdown form from school. Just request the form from
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    CGFNS CES Report Missing Clinical Hours

    hypnotizer90 replied to mjasinski's topic in Nurse Registration

    I did both which I shouldn’t have to since they had same outcome
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    US RN moving to Aus

    hypnotizer90 replied to R Z's topic in Nurse Registration

    Did the application take you long? I would be on Stream A. Is it within 90days for you to go to Australia for in person
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    US RN moving to Aus

    hypnotizer90 replied to R Z's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi @R Z. I'm contemplating whether to start my application now or maybe next year. I'm Canadian working in the US temporarily. On the self - check on Aphra, were you on Stream A as well? Were...
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    RN eligibility for international Nurse

    hypnotizer90 replied to JollyPatel's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi. I have met some international nurses from India via Avant (employment agency) here in the US. So definitely a possibility for you to write NCLEX. Start with the State that don't need SSN with RN...
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    Advice for BSN applicant in Vancouver

    hypnotizer90 replied to Christina Tang's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi. I wonder if you asked the I.e. College of Nurses of Ontario already and what did they say*** Although you started most of your undergraduate BSN credits in ON which is approved by CNO, you...
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    UK nurse registration for Ontario

    hypnotizer90 replied to Bobbins's topic in Nurse Registration

    I did the RPN-RN Bridging and some of my classmates were IENs. Few IENs managed to meet the NNAS/CNO standards and most had gaps requiring them to go back to school. Not sure about NNAS but...
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    CGFNS CES Report Missing Clinical Hours

    hypnotizer90 replied to mjasinski's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi. Yes, I endorsed my Canadian RN registration to ME State Board. Some State Board either require eDAS or CES for license endorsement. So on my CGFNS Visa Screen form, my 3 schools put N/A on...
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    Moving to another province from Ontario

    hypnotizer90 replied to mmort14's topic in Canada

    Hi. Your RN license will be single state if you’re address is still in Canada. Once you got your US address with valid US ID and fingerprinted, update the Declaration of Residency form then the...