Questions about applying in NEVADA

kiko88 · Jun 19, 2006

hi there...
i am intending on applying in Nevada here are some of the questions that I have hope you guys can enlighten me more with regards to applying there.
Does NEVADA require a license from the country that you are from?
Does it take a long time to process your papers in the BON? How long?
How do you go about the fingerprint card included with the forms given?
With regards to CES Evaluation do they only evaluate your transcripts from the school you went in? Do they also look for your license? Cause as of the moment I do not have a license locally.
For now these are my questions hope you can help me with it... any help is appreciated thanks a lot!

hi there! maybe i can share some info. Nevada BON requires credentials evaluation service report from CGFNS. processing time is 3 to 4 months if your documents are complete.

as to whether CES requires a local license, I don't have an answer but I hope someone can have a confirmed answer directly from CGFNS and share it here with us.

fingerprinting can be done in NBI Carriedo (Quiapo) or in the regional offices if you are outside metro manila.

I read somewhere that Nevada BON strictly requires SSN before issuing a license card/number.

when Nevada BON approves your application, you can sit for the exam even without the SSN but I read a message by someone (based on his experience with Nevada BON) that, after you pass, Nevada BON will not issue a license card/number unless you give an SSN. You will be given only one year from date of application (not date of passing NCLEX) to give an SSN. Otherwise, you need to submit a new application with new fingerprint cards (but you will not be required to take the exam again). you can verify this directly with the BON for your guidance. applicants get to know this policy only after they pass the NCLEX and they get to receive a letter from the BON.

as you know, without a license number/card, you might find it also difficult/impossible to endorse to another state (as there is no license to endorse).

the suggestion is to have your initial licensure in a state that will issue a license card/number without the need for an SSN. suzanne's advise is to apply for NY, others suggested new mexico or vermont. NY requires CVS. NM requires a TOR and fingerprint cards. VT requires a TOR and probably a copy of local license. check their BON's website for the forms/instructions for non-US program graduates.

pinkbonnetgirl · Jun 19, 2006

hi there! maybe i can share some info. Nevada BON requires credentials evaluation service report from CGFNS. processing time is 3 to 4 months if your documents are complete.
as to whether CES requires a local license, I don't have an answer but I hope someone can have a confirmed answer directly from CGFNS and share it here with us.
fingerprinting can be done in NBI Carriedo (Quiapo) or in the regional offices if you are outside metro manila.
I read somewhere that Nevada BON strictly requires SSN before issuing a license card/number.
when Nevada BON approves your application, you can sit for the exam even without the SSN but I read a message by someone (based on his experience with Nevada BON) that, after you pass, Nevada BON will not issue a license card/number unless you give an SSN. You will be given only one year from date of application (not date of passing NCLEX) to give an SSN. Otherwise, you need to submit a new application with new fingerprint cards (but you will not be required to take the exam again). you can verify this directly with the BON for your guidance. applicants get to know this policy only after they pass the NCLEX and they get to receive a letter from the BON.
as you know, without a license number/card, you might find it also difficult/impossible to endorse to another state (as there is no license to endorse).
the suggestion is to have your initial licensure in a state that will issue a license card/number without the need for an SSN. suzanne's advise is to apply for NY, others suggested new mexico or vermont. NY requires CVS. NM requires a TOR and fingerprint cards. VT requires a TOR and probably a copy of local license. check their BON's website for the forms/instructions for non-US program graduates.

kiko88 thanks so much for your advices they were very helpful... so let me just clarify i received the package from nevada witht the forms and the fingerprint cards so when i try to accomplish those cards i would have to go to the NBI in Quiapo to have that done? Or I can just accomplish that by myself?

So do you know how long does it really take in California to process the papers? Uhm like an estimate or average time? How about as compared to California is it faster?

kids · Jun 19, 2006

kiko88 thanks so much for your advices they were very helpful... so let me just clarify i received the package from nevada witht the forms and the fingerprint cards so when i try to accomplish those cards i would have to go to the NBI in Quiapo to have that done? Or I can just accomplish that by myself?
So do you know how long does it really take in California to process the papers? Uhm like an estimate or average time? How about as compared to California is it faster?

I'm not completely sure what you mean by accomplishing the fingerprint card yourself. To the best of my knowledge the prints have to be done by a someone in an official capacity.

I do know that fingerprinting is not as simple as inking your finger and touching it to a card, there are certain characteristics that have to be captured with the printing for it to be a usable print for state/federal purposes.

pinkbonnetgirl · Jun 19, 2006

I'm not completely sure what you mean by accomplishing the fingerprint card yourself. To the best of my knowledge the prints have to be done by a someone in an official capacity.
I do know that fingerprinting is not as simple as inking your finger and touching it to a card, there are certain characteristics that have to be captured with the printing for it to be a usable print for state/federal purposes.

Oh ok now I kind of get what you mean so I have to ask assistance from like the NBI here or someone with expertise in those kind of things... thanks for the help... i have another question though the card mentioned having all informations filled up what if i do not have a SSS Number so I just say that its not applicable?

suzanne4, RN · Jun 19, 2006

They ar not going to issue you a license without a SSN#.

CES does not require a license in the local country, it is strictly an evaluation of the nurse's education, etc. Nothing more.

kiko88 · Jun 19, 2006

So do you know how long does it really take in California to process the papers? Uhm like an estimate or average time? How about as compared to California is it faster?

for California, others waited for approval in 4 to 6 months. then, you register with pearson. if you use hongkong test center, open slot is usually after 2 months. test result is received by mail in 4 to 6 weeks. you won't receive a license card/number from CA BON if you don't have an SSN. (I read here that if after 3 years, you still don't have a CA license card/number (due to lack of SSN), your NCLEX result will be cancelled and you need to reapply to CA BON, pay again and retake the exam.)

After the test result (passed), you apply for cgfns visascreen. processing time is 1 to 3 months if documents are complete. Check the visascreen handbook for the instructions/forms.

kiko88 · Jun 19, 2006

CES does not require a license in the local country, it is strictly an evaluation of the nurse's education, etc. Nothing more.

thanks for the info, suzanne.