ScottishNurse22

ScottishNurse22 BSN

Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical High Dependency

UK educated registered nurse since 2014, currently residing in the US. Passed NCLEX Nov 2024!

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  1. UK RN to New York

    I'm still waiting on my CES report being generated. I paid to have it expedited but had to get back in touch with the Uni for further information so I've emphasised to the Uni to try and detail as...
  2. UK RN to New York

    Congrats! That's amazing! What board of nursing did you apply to again? Good luck and all the best with your
  3. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    Hi thanks for the reply. The issue I have is they won't really entertain me until I have my CGFNS CES report generated. I've tried a couple of agencies, including thornbury US (I work for their sister...
  4. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    Hi I'm a UK trained nurse going through the process at the moment. I'm applying to Pennsylvania. I'd recommend like Esther has suggested, applying to NY as I know many UK trained nurses who have...
  5. CGFNS visa screen “ready for review”

    Hi all I got an email overnight last night telling me my status had changed to "ready for submission" when I went onto my profile tonight after work, my status says "waiting for required items"....
  6. NMC and CGFNS problems

    All the best to you too. I certainly will, keep us updated on your progress
  7. NMC and CGFNS problems

    I've just decided to expedite it. A lot of money to part with but I just cant wait that long. Will let you know how things
  8. NMC and CGFNS problems

    My transcripts were sent tracked on either 4th/5th January and was notified by the CGFNS they had been recieved on 15th February. I don't really know what I do next, if anything? Or do I just
  9. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    You are maybe best contacting the CGFNS or whatever BON you plan on working in for further guidance. My understanding is it doesnt really matter on experience, I think its more how many hours you...
  10. NMC and CGFNS problems

    Hi Doda Rut Thats crazy!! My status has just changed to ready for review today! Im not sure if I need to do anything else now or if its just a case of waiting? I am thinking about paying the...
  11. CGFNS visa screen “ready for review”

    Hi I am really sorry to jump on this post. I am a UK trained nurse and I have had so many similar issues OP - my Uni sent my transcripts x3 and they kept getting "lost" this ate up at least 5...
  12. NMC and CGFNS problems

    Hi sorry if I'm being stupid but what is the uploaded verification? Is that the high school certificates and nursing license
  13. UK RN to New York

    Congratulations Charlie! That's great. I've just had my University send my transcripts for a 3rd time after a lot of kicking and screaming. Tracking shows the CGFNS now have them (thank the lord) so...
  14. Hi everyone I’m at wits end with CGFNS - transcripts originally sent 7th September, no acknowledgment so assumed they have been lost. Sent again on mid October, still no acknowledgment. I...
  15. CGFNS/Credential evaluation service

    I am just about ready to go off my dinger so bear with me! My University sent my transcripts to the CGFNS for evaluation on 7th September but with no tracking information CGFNS can’t tell me...
  16. CGFNS/Credential evaluation service

    Hi thanks for your response. I looked into the agency Thornbury Nursing US as I actually work for the sister company in the UK alongside my NHS full time post. They told me to come back to them...
  17. Thanks this is so helpful. How did you manage to get through the CGFNS? Every time I phone it just cuts me off. Im a UK trained nurse and we have the same issues as yourselves in Oz/NZ. I’ve applied...
  18. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    Good luck! Texas is a compact state so this should work. I’m sure there’s something on a previous post who has done that - apply to NY then apply by endorsement to
  19. UK RN to New York

    Ah OK thanks. It seems they only cover a few
  20. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    Are you UK trained? If you are, I know of a quite a few nurses who have been successful in gaining a licence in NY. They seem to use a different criteria when it comes to evaluating the nursing...
  21. UK RN to New York

    Hi I’m just reading this comment back. What is
  22. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    Hi Esther I haven’t yet. CGFNS apparently still don’t have my transcripts yet despite being sent twice. Will post on here the result once I do
  23. Hi everyone Me and my fiancé are starting the process of emigrating to PA, USA. I’m a Scottish nurse who trained here in Scotland, UK. I’ve applied to CGFNS to have my degree evaluated (I...
  24. UK RN to New York

    Hi Charlie I’ve sent you a message on Insta Thanks
  25. Australian RN wants to be registered in New York board

    Hi Daniel UK nurse here in the same predicament; did you manage to gain licensure in Texas? I have applied for CES report to allow me to work in PA but have a feeling I’m going to be...