Suzanne4: BON or CGFNS?

starbin, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2006

the only requirement is a completeds set of transcripts for working in the us. you do not need a license in your home country. and actually is not mandatory for the cgfns exam, it requires a waiver from them after their approval.
visa screen certificate doesn't require a license in any country, only passing nclex or cgfns exam plus the english exams. for most states you do get a license when you pass the exam, but if you are going the route of ca or florida, etc., you will not get a license issued until your immigration process is completed, so just verification of nclex passing is needed.
at minimum, you need nclex exam, english exams, and visa screen certificate to get a visa to work in the us. there are a few states that do require the cgfns exam, so just stay away from them. simple as that.

thank you suzzane for correcting me. those who are not eligible for licensure in the country of education(because they are not citizen) are waived from licensure requirement for cgfns exam also. i have cited the folowing information from cgfns faq>---

i was never licensed in my country; can i still take the cgfns exam?

no. applicants applying to the certification program must hold a registration/license in their country of education before becoming eligible to take the cgfns qualifying exam. the only time that the requirement is waived is when applicants are not permitted to sit for the licensing exam in their country of nursing education because they are not citizen.

nursecpa · Jan 31, 2006

If you are not licensed in your country and you want to take the NCLEX, apply to a state that doesnt require CGFNS certification. Choose a state that recognizes CES or CVS and this should be enough to merit an ATT. Am I right?

suzanne4, RN · Feb 1, 2006

Yes.......................:Melody: