Steps for U.S. Citizen foreign educated RN's :)

I am a foreign educated U.S. citizen, currently on my 3rd year of BSN and Im confused about what to do when I want to work as an RN back home. I have heard of different stories on what to do. For example, somebody advised me to take the CGFNS then take the NCLEX-RN. Some other person told me the my school would take care of everything, NCLEX-RN, that sort of thing and that the CGFNS is not really required. Would someone give me steps to be able to work back at home starting from graduating nursing school? Thanks.

Sincerly,

Richie Domingo

what do you mean US citizen? is it dual citizen? where in state you wana apply after graduating?

only few states require cgfns exam, it will depends on what state you will be applying for licensure in the states. some states just require a CES or CVS (newyork) that can be obtain thru cgfns as an additonal requirement before they permit you to take the exam.

if you are a dual citizen holder you must take the NLE before going back as some states require a local license where you obtain your dergree in nursing. and you can sit for the nle since you are still under the jurisdiction of philippines.

if your a US citizen holder just ask for a letter to the bon philippines stating that you are not allowed to take the NLE due to citizenship requirement and have it sealed then forward to the state where you wana apply for your licensure.

good luck on your studies!:loveya:

what do you mean US citizen? is it dual citizen? where in state you wana apply after graduating?

only few states require cgfns exam, it will depends on what state you will be applying for licensure in the states. some states just require a CES or CVS (newyork) that can be obtain thru cgfns as an additonal requirement before they permit you to take the exam.

Your school does nothing other than submit your transcripts. There are only four states out of the entire US that require the CGFNS exam.

It is all going to come down to the state where you wish to get licensed, they each have their own requirements. You did not mention the state so it is hard to give you specifics.

Do be aware that if you hold dual citizenship, then you are going to be required by some states to actually write the NLE exam before you will be granted permission to sit for the NCLEX exam. Dual citizenship means that you are not exempt from this requirement since you would be permitted to write the exam. You did not make mention of this either.

Thanks for the help guys,

Yes, I am a dual citizen. So, does this mean I have to take the Philippine NLE?

My state? Oh, I live in California. :)

This is what I got form you guys:

First take the NLE, second finish the CES(if required by the california state BON), third get approval to sit for the NCLEX-RN, and last take the NCLEX-RN.

Is this right? So, After I pass the NCLEX-RN then and only will I be able to work as an RN?

Thanks for the help guys,

Yes, I am a dual citizen. So, does this mean I have to take the Philippine NLE?

My state? Oh, I live in California. :)

This is what I got form you guys:

First take the NLE, second finish the CES(if required by the california state BON), third get approval to sit for the NCLEX-RN, and last take the NCLEX-RN.

Is this right? So, After I pass the NCLEX-RN then and only will I be able to work as an RN?

Ca do their own assessment so do not need CES but they do require NLE so you will have to do it. Yes only after you meet BRN requirements and pass NCLEX will you be able to work as a RN and processing times for Ca is approx 4 months

As a dual citizen, it means that you are not exempt from the NLE. CA rquires that you take and pass it before they will grant you permission to sit for the NCLEX exam.

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I am a U.S. born citizen and just got my dual citizenship with the philippines a while back. Is it any different?

It's not really a problem for me taking the philippine NLE and I would gladly take it if it is really a requirement. But its no exemption right? I really have to take it? :)

Thank you