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I'm a RN in the Philippines, my last hospital experience was in 2010. I'm planning to work in Tx, currently I'm here in Cali. Can I take the refresher course after the nclex exam?

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Hello Kabayan, Yes you can. If you take your NCLEX-RN and passed it. The BON won't release your License until you are finish with the FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course). Knowing that it's been 5 years since your last practice/work. It is a requirement from the BON. I've been out of Nursing School since 2011. I have never worked as a Nurse, the reason why, I'm doing my FENS too. I've taken my nclex in April 2015, I was able to passed it and still I'm doing my Refresher Course. Message me or you can ask my FB so that I can help you. The FENS is 120 Hours of online/classroom and 120 Clinical hours.

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I have a very rookie question. I am a Canadian with a Michigan RN license and have worked in Michigan for 20

Years. If I leave Michigan and work outside the U.S. Would I need a refresher class? If I pay my dues will my license continue while I am away or do I need to repeat an exam?

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I have a very rookie question. I am a Canadian with a Michigan RN license and have worked in Michigan for 20

Years. If I leave Michigan and work outside the U.S. Would I need a refresher class? If I pay my dues will my license continue while I am away or do I need to repeat an exam?

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As far as I know, working outside the US won't cause you to lose your license nor to retake the Examination. Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course (120 Clinical Hours/ 120 lectures) is only to those who have never worked as a Nurse for a minimum of 2 years within the the 4 years preceding the filing of the application for the NCLEX. I am not sure in Michigan, but in the state of TX, they would ask you to complete a refresher course (80 Clinical Hours/80 lectures) if you haven't worked as a Nurse for more than 4 years. (correct me, if I'm wrong) It would be best to call your BON. Thank you.

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Hello Kabayan, Yes you can. If you take your NCLEX-RN and passed it. The BON won't release your License until you are finish with the FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course). Knowing that it's been 5 years since your last practice/work. It is a requirement from the BON. I've been out of Nursing School since 2011. I have never worked as a Nurse, the reason why, I'm doing my FENS too. I've taken my nclex in April 2015, I was able to passed it and still I'm doing my Refresher Course. Message me or you can ask my FB so that I can help you. The FENS is 120 Hours of online/classroom and 120 Clinical hours.

Thanks for the reply ������. I'm new to this site and idk yet how to inbox u lol. I happened to read ur posts and I'm delighted that u'r from Lubbock which will b my home in Tx. I have so many questions������������. Please email me @[email protected].

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Thank you. Great information

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May I have ur email mike.i have so many questions regarding d process. Thanks

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Hello Kabayan, Yes you can. If you take your NCLEX-RN and passed it. The BON won't release your License until you are finish with the FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course). Knowing that it's been 5 years since your last practice/work. It is a requirement from the BON. I've been out of Nursing School since 2011. I have never worked as a Nurse, the reason why, I'm doing my FENS too. I've taken my nclex in April 2015, I was able to passed it and still I'm doing my Refresher Course. Message me or you can ask my FB so that I can help you. The FENS is 120 Hours of online/classroom and 120 Clinical hours.

Can you give me your FB I am in the same situation except that I am in Canada

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Hi MikeHale01! I'm having problems starting the process with CGFNS because I've never worked before and one of their first questions pertains job experience. Can I contact you about it?

Michela

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Hello Kabayan, Yes you can. If you take your NCLEX-RN and passed it. The BON won't release your License until you are finish with the FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course). Knowing that it's been 5 years since your last practice/work. It is a requirement from the BON. I've been out of Nursing School since 2011. I have never worked as a Nurse, the reason why, I'm doing my FENS too. I've taken my nclex in April 2015, I was able to passed it and still I'm doing my Refresher Course. Message me or you can ask my FB so that I can help you. The FENS is 120 Hours of online/classroom and 120 Clinical hours.

Hi MikeHale01! I'm having problems starting the process with CGFNS because I've never worked before and one of their first questions pertains job experience. Can I contact you about it?

Michela

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MikeHale01;8698757] Hi! :D just read your post. how was your FENS? I bet you're done with it already. I do have the same requirement though, I received a letter from TEXAS BON requiring me to undergo FENS refresher course after passing my nclex exam, luckily i just passed my exam last november. My problem is that, i don't know much of any institution offering refresher course in TEXAS, may i know which institution you enrolled?

Hello Kabayan, Yes you can. If you take your NCLEX-RN and passed it. The BON won't release your License until you are finish with the FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course). Knowing that it's been 5 years since your last practice/work. It is a requirement from the BON. I've been out of Nursing School since 2011. I have never worked as a Nurse, the reason why, I'm doing my FENS too. I've taken my nclex in April 2015, I was able to passed it and still I'm doing my Refresher Course. Message me or you can ask my FB so that I can help you. The FENS is 120 Hours of online/classroom and 120 Clinical hours.
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Hello there, has anybody here finished their FENS refresher course? Do I have to take it in Texas? I am currently living in Nevada and I graduated 5 years ago and have no medical work experience. I already have my CGFNS-CES done.

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