What is the Benefit of Doing this Exam?

Editorial Team / Admin · May 23, 2006

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i moved your post to its own thread in the international forum for a better response. suzanne4, the moderator for this forum, will be along later to assist you.

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babynurselsa, RN · May 23, 2006

The NCLEX exam is a requirement for licensure as an RN or LPN. So I guess the benefit is that if you pass you will be legally able to work as a nurse in the US.

I cannot advise you on the requirements as a foriegn trained nurse But I am sure if you check some of the international forums you will find info on the process. As Siri states I am sure Suzanne4 will be along to give you accurate info.

suzanne4, RN · May 24, 2006

hi , am a new graduated diploma nurse and i,ve heared alot about the NCLEX but i dont know what is the right and what is wrong of what i heared so i just have some Qs and i need someone to answer them about the NCLEX :
what is the benifit that i get from doing this exam ? and what is the criteria to set for this exam ? what should i do ? ( am not a US citizen )
am planning to continue my study but online so does it affect my decision .
please answer my Qs am confused . thank you

NCLEX is out national licensing exam, for any nurse that wishes to work in the US, even Americans have to take the exam as well. The benefit of taking it is being able to work in the US as an RN.

The NCLEX exam is also the last step in the licensing process, you need to apply to a state for licensure, then they give approval for you to sit for the exam.

If you read some of the stickies at the top of this forum, they will give you some insight on what you will need to do.