Hello everyone! My name is Alexandra I'm 23 years old and I am from Romania. :)In August I'm graduating the post secondary school. I want to know which are the steps for being a nurse in USA?Wich is the best:applying to a recruiting agency or finding myself a post into a hospital? Thank you for your time !
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. 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 2 Posts 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- RNAt 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 board2)Toefl3) CGFNS exam if you want to immigrate (working visa)4) 1 year minimum experience as a nurse.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. 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 4 Posts Specializes in critical care. Has 11 years experience. 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!
