Requirements for licensure

[w_padre, LPN, LVN]

You just need to send the application and have your school send your transcripts, if they didn't in the beginning. I have my studnets send in both the form and their transcripts with their application for the exam. Saves alot of time.

It depends on which state that you want to work in.....Illinois requires that you pass CGFNS first before they will allow you to sit for the NCLEX. Most others do not. Take a look at the application on-line for your Board of Nursing, and see what their requirements are. If CGFNS pass is not mandated then by all means go ahead and get it submitted as quickly as possible. California has at least a 6 month wait for the letter, and NY depends on how quickly you get everything completed for the Verification, done separately through CGFNS.

Hope that this helps................

hi suzanne, i want to know if the transcript of records needed by BON California includes my diploma. If that's the case, I will be having difficulty with my documents because my diploma is written in Spanish but my TOR is in English. They have a Translation form but I think it will really be a tough one finding an accredited translator. I checked with the BON CALIFORNIA forms and they specifically said transcript of records.

[suzanne4, RN]

All documents submitted to them must be in English. And it is not that hard to find an approved translator. It is going to need to be done for CGFNS as well for the Visa Screen Certificate.

You can contact the US Embassy in your country to ask for a list of approved translators.