US states that does not require PHIL NLE

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hello guys! can someone please post a list of states in US that does not require philippine board.

im not planning to work in the philippines because almost all of my relatives are there.

i already graduated last october but decided not to take the NLE because i read from the posts of some moderators here that there are some states that does not require NLE.

thanks and goodluck to all

If you are a US Citizen alone, you are actually prohibited in taking the local NLE per Phil. Law.

If you are holding a Phil. Citizenship alone, CA BRN allowed application w/o local licensure before as long as you write them a formal letter on the reasons why.

That was before but there has been unconfirmed reports that CA BRN will be requiring the local licenses now as part of the req'ts, starting Jan. 2008. You have to contact CA BRN directly and ask them that now for confirmation as they have not yet updated their website to change that policy but not because the website has not been updated doesn't mean it cannot take effect.

So, my opinion on this is that if CA BRN will indeed require it strictly now and PRC's Legal Dept. says that there are no legal detriments to not allow you to take the local boards for being a Dual-Citizen then you have to take it. It is only when the PRC Legal Dept. says you cannot take it per Phil. Law that you may possibly be exempted if CA BRN will strictly implement that new ruling this year.

Please update us on what happens with your scenario. Thanks.

Thanks Sir Lawrence

I was able to call Ca BRN early this morning and I was told that NLE is not required for me. They suggested that after I graduate this March 08, I can fill out the applications for the NCLEX and obtain all other requirements needed.

I hope they don't make any changes regarding this policy anytime soon.

Thanks

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Thanks Sir Lawrence

I was able to call Ca BRN early this morning and I was told that NLE is not required for me. They suggested that after I graduate this March 08, I can fill out the applications for the NCLEX and obtain all other requirements needed.

I hope they don't make any changes regarding this policy anytime soon.

Thanks

If you will take CA NCLEX-RN, NLE is not required,but if your planning to work in the US ( for sure that's why you sit NCLEX ) you need to apply for Visa Screen Certificate,now correct me if I'm wrong but in order for you to obtain Visa Screen Certificate you must pass the NLE.

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correct me if I'm wrong but you still need to pass NLE for you to obtain Visa`Screen Certificate. VSC is needed for any foreign nurse.

That has been a debate with our group, but a friend of mine got her VSC without local boards.

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If you will take CA NCLEX-RN, NLE is not required,but if your planning to work in the US ( for sure that's why you sit NCLEX ) you need to apply for Visa Screen Certificate,now correct me if I'm wrong but in order for you to obtain Visa Screen Certificate you must pass the NLE.

No for visa screen you need a pass in either NCLEX or CGFNS exam. For the CGFNS exam you need a local license

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That has been a debate with our group, but a friend of mine got her VSC without local boards.

As Anna said, currently, no it's not unless if one is part of the June 2006 batch. They have to take the local boards again and pass it to have their VSC. Same thing for people who took the NLE previously but failed it. If one never took it, no problems.

Another debate was if I failed it, I can get through - what's the difference between someone who failed and someone who did not take it? If this were true then why would CGFNS mandate the June 2006 batch to re-take the NLE?

In short, if one never took the boards, no problems. If they took it and failed or if they took it and passed but something happened like in the June 2006 batch they need to re-take it. This was a hot topic for debate before but when CGFNS mandated they have to re-take it and will not be given VSCs just answered that question.

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As Anna said, currently, no it's not unless if one is part of the June 2006 batch. They have to take the local boards again and pass it to have their VSC. Same thing for people who took the NLE previously but failed it. If one never took it, no problems.

Another debate was if I failed it I can get through - what's the difference between someone who failed and someone who did not took it? If this were true then why would CGFNS mandate the June 2006 batch to re-take the NLE?

In short, if one never took the boards, no problems. If they took it and failed or if they took it and passed but something happened like in the June 2006 batch they need to re-take it. This was a hot topic for debate before but when CGFNS mandated they have to re-take it and will not be given VSCs just answered that question.

Thanks Lawrence forgot about the June 2006 group. Yes if not taken local exam no problem it arises if taken and failed or like the June 2006 there was problems. Things do change and it may change in the future but not at the moment

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But also hearing from other states that some changes are coming down the road where they are going to be requiring the local license before permitting a nurse to get thru the licensing process in the US.

This actually was a requirement when the CGFNS exam was required in all states, one of the requirements for that exam was passing of the local license. With all of the new grads coming out of the Philippines, and a limited number of visas that are available per year maximum, they are going to have to institute something to be used as a weeding system again.

And we are expecting to see a requirement of two years of work experience before you will be able to get a visa for the US, same as most other countries. And you cannot get work experience without having passed your local licensing exam. Many countries, such as Canada, also require that you have passed the NLE before they will give you permission to sit for the CRNE.

With the expected time of a wait of about five years to get a visa for the US if you are not already in the process, you will not be able to get any experience anyplace without the NLE, and lack of experience will make it harder for you to get an employer, or a visa.

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Another thing to add in that I was just thinking about:

Remember that you still must go thru an interview at the US Embassy when the time comes that there is a visa available for you to possibly get, and they will be reviewing your file completely, and I mean completely. For anything that they do not like or approve of, then your visa will get denied.

If it is expected to take about five years for you to have a chance at a visa for the US, and you do not have a local license, what type of experience as an RN will you be able to show to them and they are going to be asking that. Training five years before and then no experience at all will make it hard for you to get approval. Also most other countries require the local license before they will permit you to get licensed there and get work experience.

Just something to think about. You want to make yourself more marketable to an employer, as well as the US government to want you.

Experience working as an RN is what is going to help you, nothing else when it comes down to it. With there being more and more appicants, and no increase in the number of visas, they are going to be going with those that have experience.

Look at it from the other side, if you were the one working in the Embassy and doing the interviews and knowing that there was a limited supply. Who would you select or not choose to grant a visa to? This is just as important as anything else.

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hello guys. ide like to know if vermont BON requires NLE?

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hello guys. ide like to know if vermont BON requires NLE?

You should really check yourself with the BON. Things change all the time and does not always get posted.

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You should really check yourself with the BON. Things change all the time and does not always get posted.

thank for always answering our questions. Goodluck:w00t:

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im a registered nurse here in California for 4 years. i did not take the NLE. im a US citizen. its simple i just sent them a letter that says im a US citizen and in Philippines they do not allow US citizens to take the board. they never ask for anything else. i did not take any cgfns or any english test. i only took nclex.

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