Val.RN

I hear you. I went to school in Eastern Europe and worked there as a nurse for 9 years. When I came to the USA I did not have an opportunity to take Enclex right away and it took more than 4 years got to go through the process of accreditation ( CGFNS), extra classes, etc. Long story short I seat to Enclex after 20 years of being out of nursing school. It was a challenge to self-study through the whole RN program by myself. But I passed it for 1 st time on 90 questions. It took me 4 to 5 months to study at my own pace. Look at your study plan? What is missing? try different programs. I used Kaplan (expensive) and a few others. I believe the Board of nursing also offers some practice questions for a fee ( 1 month, 3 months, etc) I don't like to read books but took a LOT of Enclex-style Practice questions ..Probably 4or 5 thousand. I also used a podcast while driving to work to refresh ( or rather relearn ) all lab values, measurements, and symptoms. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses. It is possible. Find out why are you failing? you should get some feedback from NCLEX. And don't rush, take your time. Make a realistic study plan, use as many practice questions as you can make it 5 thousand, and read, and read rationals.....they are very helpful. I can tell you that my example motivated at least 2 more foreign nurses who failed before and passed eventually. Do not beat yourself up, take care of your health and make sure you do something for fun: exercise, run, jog, or whatever. Good luck , you are strong and you can do it! Val,RNBSN,CNOR,CST

Thank you so much.

Do you mean VA board of nursing ? Or who is the legislator. I am familiar with the requirements about CGFNS ( most of people in states do not know though that its is probably easier for me going back to USA nursing school and obtain initial nursing education AGAIN than to deal with GFNS ) I went through the process Nd took me and my fam alm 5 years to finish all their papers and requirements between my school Nd Cgfns back and forth ). Ppl also don’t know that schools abroad do not have official transcript system and u MUST go in person OVer and over .. .. which can be extremely complicated if y live in USA like I do . They also very jealous and may not give you required verifications bc there are no law to make them or they would require to bribe the school officials . I finally get initial license and 2 endorsed one of them compact ..So I can practise In many states but I was thinking that I have to apply for VA license due to my recent residency.

There are actually hiring faster during COVID. It can take 2 to 3 months or less. I heard stories people were brought on board in a matter of days. Good luck.

I had an English test ( just for state MD) different from TOEFL or IELTS n 2017 and passed it, but VA doesn't accept it. Neither they care about my BSN earned n the USA, citizenship or working in states ( including nursing) for many years. They are ridiculous in the requirements and even suggested applying for a VISA screen ( with CGFNS) for ME. I am a USA citizen for 10 years! Not sure how I will be endorsing myself ( I have COMPACT plus other 2 states) but want to get VA license bc of residency.

Hello, Is anybody knows what requirements for foreign graduate nurses on the English proficiency test are? While COVID is many, if not all, testing centers ARE CLOSED. Some boards ( VA, for example) still request it during endorsement from a different state, even though you have earned a Bachelor of Science in states and or practicing nursing for some time already in a different state. I am n compact state licenses but obtained mine while living in MD, moved to VA, and trying to get a license from Virginia. Is anyone deal with it recently? Thanks

, Hey, I am the OR nurse for three-plus years by now. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD; however, I think I have at least some of it to a certain degree. I started in OR back n 2016, and I was pregnant couldn't handle and lost a job. Well, I tried hard, but the expectations were " ready in 2 weeks" after I started my first rotation. (The same situation six months training, two years commitment). It was a lot of bullying among nurses, a very toxic environment, etc.... and pregnancy did not help to learn that fast. After that, I started with four weeks old baby, traveling to work two-plus hours one way and pumping milk on my way and back from work. I survived, and I believe I am an excellent circulator by now. Advice: 1. Please do yourself a favor, wright notes ! doctor preferences, positioning, instruments, sutures, etc., can not emphasize more, even you may hate it will get you prepared better for the next, similar case. 2. Make a routine to get ready for a case.EVery time does the same way... either you start to get prepared from opening a computer, writing board, then making sure equipment is ready, troubleshooting or whatever it may work better for you! Stick to it. 3. Put your chart aside if possible, and concentrate on your immediate needs, adjusting light, connecting cords, opening supplies,, only start your table if your team and a patient are taken care of. 4. When you chart, still keep on eye on your patient ( anesthesia) and a team ! They are your priority, not a chart! 5. last but not least make sure your patient save, all the time !!! from the time of your interview to the time he/she leaves an OR, questions, chart review and Critical Safety belts, make sure you would never leave a patient unattended or unstrapped even for 1 second. Seen patient falling from the OR table before, not fun. You, manager, don't have to know your business, as long as you can function. Who cares what the diagnosis is??? It can hurt your rotations. I went through hell and worked hard, and now I am very confident in my abilities Any questions ask I will be happy to help. good luck V.RN

Hello everyone, I love OR. I wanted to be an OR nurse probably since age 5 or 6. Well, my dream becomes a reality. I never worked on the floor in the USA, so nothing to compare. In my OR as a nurse, you can not be slow-moving or thinking. You have to keep n eye n the situation and react quickly. It is also essential to be a quick learner. I love, OR I believe I am a bit on hyperactive site, it works perfectly for me, I can not stand a slow pace... but understand that OR is not for everyone.