juddie

Am a foreign trained nurse currently licensed in states and practicing . Had a friend from my country who claimed to be "a nurse" and had interest on how I made it. The person claimed to have attended the same school back home. I gave all the info but just realized the person was there for only one year. Now they claim to have the transcript ready for evaluation .prior to the transcript they had asked very personal questions like the name i had used in college(av changed since I got married) and copy of my transcript . Am scared they r using my transcript for the board. Av confronted the person obviously they denied. Av worked so hard for my career in and out of the country for one person to jeopardize it. Now what am i supposed to do!

KMTC offered RN but Diploma..had to upgrade to BSN at Kenya Methodist University.

I somehow disagree endorsement is cheaper and if that's the best way to get a license being foreign trained I don't c y not. It's up to you ,there is lots of info with folks out there but choose the best. I know how u feel ,trust me I do. Was once in your situation .

I agree CA is tough I'd suggest u apply through TX n later endorse to CA. It can take u 4 months to have your license through them. Texas board of nursing is so friendly . And faster in processing . But research b4 making-up your mind.

This my journey through the whole process... I started the process last year May ...my credentials were evaluated by IERF I opted for them coz 1,they r cheap and 2,faster compared to the famous CGFNS .At the same time did send my application for NCLEX -examination to Texas board of nursing . By end early July IERF was through with evaluation n forwarded their review to Texas board of nursing . I took my jurisprudence exam later paid for the exam (through Pearson Vue ) Got my ATT and took my exam and passed the first time. Took my NCLEX exam 2014 October 20th Am RN - BSN I wanna point my challenges. Getting things rolling in Kenya and sending someone to the Nursing Council of Kenya . I had 3 options / 3 states that i consider friendly to foreign trained nurses .Texas, California & NY . Texas is the fastest i reassure u.U can get your license in one state n endorse to the other n some u don't need if I does belong to one of the compact states. U just use the license in compact states with out transferring .I believe a Texan license can be used equally in California .

Yes u can transfer without experience but u must have your practicing license , then apply for NCLEX to the intended state in your case CA. The whole process will take 6 months at most till the time u get your ATT. I had 3.5 years of experience so no extra classes was needed . I started off at KMTC and upgraded at Kenya Methodist University. I came to the states via Green-card. Am now practicing in Texas and I must say it's better if not best ..the working condition, workmates and obvious pay.Av never been discriminated all u need to do is give it your best.Remember nursing is universal procedures are the same . Go to the site and read more on it and u don't need to take TOEFL . The education was provided in English .

Am from the same place with Kenyan RN now practicing in Texas. Am not sure if the process is the same . Will be glad to help u.

I passed nclex last year Nov 20.. My scores were worse than the ones posted,talking about 45% . It doesn't matter the scores what matters is how prepared you r.