What is the smart thing to do re: CGFNS/CP/VSC

[mimeo]

Good day! I think I exhausted all other search keywords before posting so I hope that my query is not too repetitive... :)

Retrogression is a big bummer but I've decided that I should at least get somethings done while I'm still young and my nursing knowledge is still fresh - so to speak. :)

I'm a fresh grad from the Philippines and am waiting for the June 2008 NLE results to come out...so while passing the time I've been sort of mapping out what to do for the next...5 to 10 years LOL.

I've chosen to apply to Oregon and have been sent the appl. packet. I've reviewed their requirements [including SSN - and don't worry I won't be asking about that here O_O].

I was wondering if it would be wise to:

1.) Get the CP [CGNFS certificate] after taking the CGFNS qualifying exam and the IELTS.

2.) [Dream Sequence Begins] The employer from California petitions me using the CGFNS certificate THROUGH Consular Processing -- and I join the long ardous wait :)

3.) Apply for VisaScreen Certificate using my CP and IELTS scores - since its 5 years valid and renewable - and def. needed in the long run anyway - been warned about that.

4.) Apply to Oregon using the VisaScreen Certificate [since its one of their requirements as opposed to using a CES report] - I don't mind waiting bec. the longer the processing takes - the longer the license can remain valid while I wait

5.) Take the NCLEX in Manila and work for the next 5-10 years as a Philippine nurse, take my masterals in our universities and become a clinical instructor while renewing my VisaScreen and perhaps the Oregon license [subject to board approval] while I wait. And pray to the heavens that the dream employer give me a valid job offering letter when the 5-10 year wait is over. Then I endorse the Oregon license to California.

The timeline for this path seems awfully long and fantastical, I think but I'd rather do things the sure and legal way

Thank you very much :) [bows]

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

If you are not planning on living Oregon then not sure why you want to sit CGFNS exam. Better to go to another state that doesn't require it and get CES done then sit NCLEX.

[mimeo]

Thank you for the reply :)

Oregon BON actually doesn't require it...you are given the option of presenting a VSC or a CES. I have family in Oregon and I do want to live there, just that the employer/prospective employer is in California...[yes I know its tough to get one right now - but I'll keep my hopes up :) with this one]

Its just that I thought that at least a CGFNS certificate is needed to start the petitioning process or proof of passing the NCLEX - but I'm not sure how one gets that aside from proof of the actual license. I'd like to start the petitioning process without having to apply to California BON because of their SSN requirement...to make things short...

Thank you once again :)

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Only sit the CGFNS exam if you have to. A pass in either NCLEX or CGFNS exam will be enough for VSC but I would image most employers would prefer a pass in NCLEX before offering a job. CES full course by course is a better one to get because if you wish to continue further education in nursing it will be required. A letter is enough if BON does not give license without SSN plus results f comes from them to ICHP for VSC not by us. All you will get from the BRN/BON is a letter stating you meet licensure requirement and passed NCLEX

[mimeo]

Oh, thank you very much once again :)

I will think about my plans more carefully, once more. :)

Its just that won't immigration find it odd that my letter of proof of passing the NCLEX comes from a different state [whether Oregon or another state] when the employer may be coming from California?

^^

[suzanne4, RN]

They just want to see that you passed the exam, it does not matter where the letter came from.

[mimeo]

Thank you :) That's cleared up a lot of things --- :) Phew, I thought that I truly truly had to get the CGFNS exam because of logistics :)