UK trained RN - Advice please

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Specializes in Emergency.

Hi Guys,

I really need some help and advice.

Firstly, let me apologise for the questions! No doubt someone somewhere has already asked this..

1) I am a UK trained RN. I acquired my adult nursing diploma (DipHE) in 2006 and the board of nursing (AZ) have now received and reviewed my transcripts and told me to apply and pay for Pearson Vue. So, assuming I'm fortunate and get the ATT where do I go next? What are the best GENUINE NCLEX-RN pre-exam courses for nurses trained overseas? I have 10yrs experience but something tells me this will mean nothing!

2) I am currently undertaking my top-up degree (Diploma to Degree) which I should have finished by end of next year. Its emergency specific and not just a BSN in nursing. Will this matter and will I need to ask CGFNS to re-evaluate my credentials again in order to state BSN on future applications?

Any additional help or advice would be gratefully appreciated

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

there is plenty of good advice here in this forum on reparation for the NCLEX. Best thing I can say is do not think like a nurse with experience but a new grad with no experience.

I think the BON will make determination re BSN and not CGFNS is done after you graduate

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Specializes in Emergency.

Hi! Thank you for your response :up:

I sat the NCLEX-RN exam today and it certainly isn't like any exam I've sat before.

With any luck I'll pass! If not its back to the books again!

Ive decided to carry on with my degree programme here in the UK.

Assuming I pass the NCLEX and my degree, do you think it would be worth while pursing an online American BSN-MSN course? Can that be done?

Many thanks,

Shaun.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi! Thank you for your response :up:

I sat the NCLEX-RN exam today and it certainly isn't like any exam I've sat before.

With any luck I'll pass! If not its back to the books again!

Ive decided to carry on with my degree programme here in the UK.

Assuming I pass the NCLEX and my degree, do you think it would be worth while pursing an online American BSN-MSN course? Can that be done?

Many thanks,

Shaun.

I guess a lot will depend on which online course you go for. I think a lot require you to be licensed as a RN in that state.

Good luck

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