Taking up NCLEX using tourist visa

suzanne4, RN · Jan 9, 2006

I think that you need to read some of the other posts here on the International forum. Are you planning on staying in the US after taking the exam? Be aware that it will be at least 4 1/2 months before you will legally be able to work, provided that you have passed the NCLEX. It is not going to be be anything instant, and if someone tells you otherwise, run as fast as you can from them. There is no other legal way. Only the one way.

Do you already have approval from Illinois to sit for the exam?

praeclarus · Jan 9, 2006

Thanx..I'm still surfing the site for more information regarding my inquiry.I'm not really planning to stay there unless, of course I'm "luckily" hired. Actually, I haven't applied yet. I'm still weighing the pros and cons of my decision. But is it okay to take the exam provided i go back to the Philippines after 6 months?

lawrence01 · Jan 9, 2006

May I also add that Illinois doesn't accept IELTS but TOEFL and you still need the Credential Evaluation Service (CES) from CGFNS.

Search this forum for the websites. I know I've posted something like this complete with links.

In addition, I suggest to complete first the requirements for the Illinois BON to sit for the NCLEX THEN weigh the pros and cons. There are some applicants that waited for 4-6 months just for the CES plus you still need the TOEFL. Just my opinion.

himdale · Jan 10, 2006

There are already INTERNATIONAL TESTING CENTERS being offered. You can take the NCLEX in Hong Kong. If you think that you can take the shortcut...well better think again. You can read my other posts about tourist visa abuse. You can weigh the consequences of your actions.

still_dale

suzanne4, RN · Jan 10, 2006

I also recommend that you take the NCLEX before you come to the US.

You also need to do much more homework before you even think about coming to the US.....................it is goin gto take you months before you get apporval to even sit for the exam, and I mean months.