UK nurses going to the US

SpidersWeb, BSN · Mar 7, 2018

For an experienced nurse 1-2 months is more than enough if you have self-discipline. Besides just going through a question bank learn about the testing method itself and the strategies for answering correctly. For example, there are videos on YouTube explaining everything you need to know about the NCLEX, with some valuable insight from those that passed the exam.

ICunursey, BSN, RN · Mar 7, 2018

I did do my NCLEX through Texas as it's one of the states that does not require a SSN yet. You can get your license after passing NCLEX.

simkale · Mar 8, 2018

Thanks I feel really let down by the agencies I wanted to apply for my CES through Texas as it is a compact state as well and I was discouraged by them. Find that they have an agenda to sell their own NCLEX courses and make you heavily rely on them. They hate people who can use their brains as it's really hard to sign them on to rubbish contracts. I will apply to Texas will cost me more to get a CES report sent out to them.

simkale · Mar 8, 2018

Can you make an online application or it has to be paper based ? How long did the process take from start to getting ATT sent

ICunursey, BSN, RN · Mar 8, 2018

Simkale, I've actually done both an online and a paper application for Texas BON. Getting the ATT was kind of difficult and you have to really call the BON, your college , the NMC and CGFNS regularly in order to ensure things are being done , forms filled, forms posted and processed in a timely fashion. It's exhausting but worth it in the end. Follow up regularly and things will work out.

simkale · Mar 14, 2018

Thanks ICunursey l have done my online application paid so lets see how that goes. Looks like if one keeps at it they have a very good chance of winning. I am also going to start revising for NCLEX and hopefully by the time the ATT comes in am set. Now that you got your NCLEX yours is now an easy gig :) just sign favourable contract and wait for immigration clearance.

ICunursey, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2018

Congrats on the application Simkale. That's great. And yes if you follow up regularly things will work out fine...,eventually ðŸ˜œ. Remember to keep on top of your university, Bon and CGFNS. Yeah easy gig!!ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚. Keep in touch and keep us informed. I'm just waiting for my Visa screen certificate to be approved.

simkale · Mar 15, 2018

I am really surprised with the speed of this BON í ½í¸€ fees requirement completed, program(education) licence requirement completed - they have put the date for last year when my CES report was completed. I suppose they are happy with the CES professional report so no need to faff around with NMC and Unií ½í¸Š. I think it's pointless for them requesting NMC licence as it's not going to be converted atleast that's what they told me...so I see their point of clearing me fast as CGFNS has already done the work of reviewing the transcripts. On their online board am just left with Exam! I have received an email for taking finger prints so in a few days that should be on its way back to them.

This could be pretty fast in better start reading hard!

ICunursey, BSN, RN · Mar 15, 2018

This sounds great. Good luck with the studying!! You'll be great. Did you make a decision which books to use for NCLEX?

simkale · Mar 15, 2018

Uworld is on the list of resources, there is a few suggestions you made will go back and look into them. But now the problem at hand is taking finger prints am trying to figure out where this can be done. Did you submit finger prints where did you get yours done ?

ICunursey, BSN, RN · Mar 15, 2018

I made an appointment at Scotland Yard and they did my fingerprints there. There is a fee and they are really efficient and exacting. No problems.

simkale · Mar 20, 2018

Thanks ICunursey this is very good information. Am relieved. Another quick question does Scotland Yard have the hard copy finger print card ( FD - 258) or I will have to get it sent over from the USA. The background check service requires this service. Was it the same for you ?