ScottishNurse22 BSN

I am really just about at the point of giving up on a nursing career in the US. Another knock back from the CGFNS, I have been in the process of doing this with the CGFNS since August 2022. Originally, they waived for an access to nursing co...

Good morning Have any UK trained/registered nurses had any issues with the NMC finding out who to contact regarding filling out request for license/registration paperwork? Spoke to a NMC representative on the phone who told me they don't need to...

I haven't yet. I kind of abandoned it all in the upheaval of moving to the states. I'm not ready for my NCLEX yet either so going to do all this in the coming months.

Just to clarify, when I got my CES report there was a clause that said my degree was to an "American Standard" which made me think they were happy I had enough hours in each subject. I ended up coming over the PA on an L2 visa as a spousal ...

I'm not sure whether she was actually able to add it in at the end that was just me clutching at straws and asking on the off chance if it would account for something. I only had 37.5 hours in total for areas such as paeds and I'm not too sure h...

Hello everyone I am a staff nurse with 8 years experience in trauma and orthopaedics who has a BSc in Adult Nursing. I’m revisiting the option of immigrating to the USA - we would be settling in Pennsylvania - my other half already has a job lin...

I've just had my CES report generated this week. It says my degree is "comparable to a US standard" and it's been sent to the BON. I've applied to Pennsylvania. I have 37.5 hours in both maternal and care of children and was worried it wasn't enough ...

But I'm not sure how I know if I have enough practical and theory hours in each field of nursing. Surely the BON needs to let me know if all is OK or if I'm lacking? Sorry if I've got this wrong, it just doesn't appear to say on my CGFNS report how m...

Just an update. Received my CES report and it's been sent to PA BON. Still not sure if I have enough hours in each area - but nothing is zero so that has to be a bonus!

Thanks for your reply Melissa. You're right their website is terrible. I'm not really sure what to do next tbh, I don't want to apply until I have feedback from them re my CES report as not even sure if I meet the requirements for PA. But then again ...

Hi that great how are you enjoying practicing in the US? I was wondering if you could maybe help me with a question. I am also a UK trained nurse, finally has my CES report generated and sent to PA BON. I have registered to PA BON website but haven't...

That's great. PA is where my husbands is going for work. Do you know what I do once my CES report from CGFNS has been sent to the BON? I have registered with PA BON but haven't applied for licensure by exam as still don't know if I have enough hours ...

Hi Charlie That's great hope it's all going well. I finally have my CES report and told a copy has been sent to Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. What do I do now? I've registered with PA BON but haven't applied for licensure by exam as unsure if ...

Hi everyone I finally have my CES report. It's been sent to the Penn state board of nursing. What do I do now? Just from a quick glance - I only have 37.5 hours for maternal health and care of children - I somehow imagine that's not enough. Do ...

Hi Courtney Finally CGFNS have accepted everything from me, I've purchased the expedited review so will be 10 working days before I know if all is good or not. If you have done some theory and practical in all fields then they will be reco...

Congratulations Charlie! Have you managed to secure sponsorship? I am unfortunately still having issues with the CGFNS, my University is resending my transcripts (for probably the 5/6th time) again tomorrow and amended them as asked. If they come bac...

Hi My University have sent my transcripts however they then asked for more information on hours achieved in each section and then wanted further information on my placements and how they factored into child, maternal, psyche ect. Im confus...

Yeah they contacted my Uni as needed further breakdown about areas in each category. My university sent them in a letter the information requested so just waiting to hear back

I'm also doing it myself and from the UK. Find a lot of agencies aren't interested in you until you have meet the requirements to sit the NCLEX

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 much about placement areas as possible for example ho...

Congrats! That's amazing! What board of nursing did you apply to again? Good luck and all the best with your NCLEX!

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 company in the UK) and they have said come back o...

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 been accepted with no deficiencies. My issue...

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". It is regarding my university transcripts and stat...

All the best to you too. I certainly will, keep us updated on your progress too