US citizen but just recently graduated in the Philippines. Is NLE still required?

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I am a US citizen but currently residing in Philippines. I came here to take up nursing school and just recently, last march i finally graduated the 4 year BSN course. My plan was to go back to US soon after i graduate then immediately take the NCLEX and CGFNS without taking the local board NLE here in Philippines since i was told that it was not required if i am already a US citizen.

But here's the problem. A month after i graduated, I've been told that US has gotten stricter with Nurse requirements and that i should now therefore take the NLE before i leave instead.

The thing is I don't know to whom and where i can be absolutely sure that it is or is not required. Has anyone heard of any updates about this? Or cay anyone with a reliable source confirm about my situation? I dont want to waste time reviewing then taking NLE only to find out it's not required after all. Plus the fact that the board exam is not until December which is still quite awhile from now.

Please help me:(

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Have you tried contacting the BON of the state you plan to live in?

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In CA before, they would allow you to take the NCLEX without the local board and just ask you to write an explanation of why you don't have it. VT also allowed it before. Check with them before taking the local exams. You might just not need it anyway.

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nah you wont need it, i also graduated from pinas... 2009 University of the Assumption pampanga. i remember i wrote down, i didnt take the NLE

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i added you where u from in the states?

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hello kababayan!

i think you don't need to take the NLE as long as you have your letter of explanation and if you wanna verify it call board of nursing..:D

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Best thing to do is check with your state what is required. We have recently had someone post that their state required NLE and would not approve her without it but this time she is back in the US

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Have you tried contacting the BON of the state you plan to live in?

no i havent, but that's a good idea! How can i do it?

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i added you where u from in the states?

hello, thanx! from TX but im thinking of going back to TX or PA. The thing is, you graduated in '09. it might've changed now...

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At the bottom of the page there is a link which will take you to a AN page listing all the boards of nursing for the US, If you click the states you want it will take yo to their website which will have a list of contacts

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Hello ^_^ I just wanted to ask if you ever got to apply for your license. I am in the exact same boat: a US citizen who just finished nursing c/o2011 in the philippines. I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers on what to do or how to apply.

I am from Texas and I have already written a notarized letter to BON but havent received a reply. Its been a month since I sent the letter and Im unsure where to get started.

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Hi :) actually i'm not even gonna take the risk anymore, im planning to take the December NLE. I heard that someone i am acquainted with had to come back coz it's hard to find a job there without local board from the country u graduated regardless if you're a citizen or not. It has gotten strict in some states..but anyway good luck with your plans. You're from TX? me too :)

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