Help..want to apply for nclex exam..but i don't understand which will be the first step.i currently reside in north carolina and wanting to apply nclex in the state of north carolina. Graduate from the philippines.so when i read the requirements for internationally graduates are: documentation of education(cgfns or ierf) 2.social sec number 3.ielts..my question is do i need first to pay the $75 application fee ?or i need the transcript of record to be evaluated first by cgfns or ierf..also can inchoose ierf over cgfns or it should be cgfns.please help