should i take the local board exam ?

hi! pls give me some advice or suggestion... i am graduating in BSN here in philippines and next year i will go to oregon, but our board exam will be in june 2005, should i take local board exam first here in philppines before i will go to US,? because my aunte said that i will not take local board exam in here, i will just take enclex when i get there in US, but my classmates said that US will not allow me to take board exam if i not take local board exam in phil. is that true? pls tell me.. thanks!

Hi, Pasisay. I really do not know the rules on taking a US board exam if you are not registered in your own country. I would think that you could though. What you should probably do is contact the Oregon Board of Nursing. I am sure that they have a website with e-mail or a link to contact them. I think that is the best way to find out. Anyway, good luck; I am sure you will do well. :balloons: