US citizen studying in the Philippines

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 15, 2009

NCLEX is sat in many places around the world and the Philippines is one of the places. Unless you have met state requirements you will not get eligibility to sit the exam. There is no reason CA will not accept hte results as the exam is a national exam

Ace587RN, RN · Oct 15, 2009

they should credit it normally, and you would get your results sooner because youre a citizen already

neonatal_nurse · Oct 15, 2009

Yes you so can. Lucky you!

The preparations are the same. Study well and pray.

Good Luck!

cebuana_nurse · Oct 15, 2009

I agree with all the ones who replied. If you won't take the NLE, just provide a written explanation to the CA BON that you are not taking the local board exam there. If you have your PI license already, provide them a copy of it. Plus, don't forget the fingerprint card. Good Luck!

angel_J · Oct 16, 2009

thanks to those who replied ...just want to iron things out before i graduate..i am planning to take the local NLE...there won't be a problem...i think...since i did study here in the Philippines...still processing my dual citizenship...but was informed by one of my CIs that i could take it, even without it... is that true???

smurfsup · Oct 16, 2009

Hi angel_j

I was actually talking about these with one of my classmates. From what he told me is that if you are a US citizen already you don't have to take the local board there in the Philippines, you can take the NCLEX there (or here). He says that you're only required to take the board there if you're planning to come here under a work visa (or something like that). Sorry if I'm not much help, but I'm pretty sure you can just take the NCLEX! Might as well just come back here to Cali and take it! Good luck

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 16, 2009

If you are a Philippine citizen then you can sit NLE, if you do not have Philippine citizenship you can not sit NLE.

Some states will require a local license and some don't but if you can sit it then I would go for it and get it done

cebuana_nurse · Oct 16, 2009

You may sit in the NCLEX with or without a local professional license in the Philippines. NCLEX is only a requirement for those nurses who intend to work as nurses in the USA. But per state has its own requirements, it depends on what state you are trying to be registered into. Plus, there are certain states that requires foreign nurses to take the CGFNS and take a English proficiency test. Better to contact or check the BON's website before you start processing your application. Good Luck!

xkitkatx · Oct 19, 2009

My cousin just pass the NCLEX exam in California. She did not took the NLE, but she provide a letter to the Board that she is an immigrant and not planning to work in the Philippines. You are an American citizen so no need to take the NLE. Good Luck!