Romanian nurse in USA?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jun 3, 2016

Starting point would be meeting state requirements. Only then will agencies and employers look at you knowing you have met requirements and passed NCLEX. Getting experience will also enhance employment opportunities but be aware the US is not an easy place to emigrate to

Monica Mihaela · Jun 4, 2016

Hello!

First of all, you have to apply and pass the the CGFNS exam, which is a requirement for licensure by the specific State Board of Nursing- NCLEX- RN

At the federal level, the CGFNS Exam satisfies the examination requirement of the VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assesment for immigration. This allows you to become a legal immigrant with working visa.

If there you already are a legal immigrant and living in the USA, you can bypass CGFNS and follow the State Board of Nursing requirements.

Mainly you need

1)your school transcript evaluated by a credentialing company recognized by the specific state board

2)Toefl

3) CGFNS exam if you want to immigrate (working visa)

4) 1 year minimum experience as a nurse.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jun 4, 2016

Only do the CGFNS exam if the state requires it. Most states do not, they require CES report which is a breakdown of your nursing transcripts. CGFNS exam is also not a requirement for immigration visa.

Process is is select state and check out their requirements for International trained, apply to state meet requirements and pass NCLEX. Then find employer willing to go the immigration route and get them to submit I140 and then wait for the date of approval to become current (PD) as that date gets closer to be current, but be aware PD goes backwards as well as forwards, then apply for your visa screen certificate with CGFNS so you have it ready, it is valid for 5 years. English exam is not always required by the state but it is required for vsc and can be ielts or toefl.

RN-PD, BSN · Apr 9, 2017

Hey, did you start your cgfns process? I qualified in Romania in 2012 with bachelors in nursing. I currently work in the U.K. I started my cgfns process a few weeks ago. Very slow process and service!