process of taking nclex exam for a sister

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

Hello guys!!! How's everybody doing here?

I have question about the process of taking nclex exam here in US for my sister who just graduated nursing... I believed it depends on the requirements in every state, but I want to know the first thing to do so that she can get a visa since she is not here yet...

I appreciate every reply and infos...thank you!!!

Have a nice day everyone!!!

[tallcoolone 102]

Work Visa's for nurses from PI to USA are on retrogression. Which means there is about a 7 years wait the last time I checked.

There are a few selected hospitals, Usually along border Town that are doing direct hire, but from what I understand it is very difficult to get hired thru them, since there is very limited hiring.

The days of getting a work visa from PI (or other countries) are long gone.

I suggest she work at a hospital in PI, Probably will have to work for 6 months for free until they hire her (if they hire her). Then apply to Canada or Saudi Arabi...

In Philippines they have an over abundance of nurses right now, cuz for the last few years the nursing shcools have been poping up all over the place.

Nurses make about $4 per day in PI, You make more money working as sales clerk in the mall......

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

Work Visa's for nurses from PI to USA are on retrogression. Which means there is about a 7 years wait the last time I checked.

There are a few selected hospitals, Usually along border Town that are doing direct hire, but from what I understand it is very difficult to get hired thru them, since there is very limited hiring.

The days of getting a work visa from PI (or other countries) are long gone.

I suggest she work at a hospital in PI, Probably will have to work for 6 months for free until they hire her (if they hire her). Then apply to Canada or Saudi Arabi...

In Philippines they have an over abundance of nurses right now, cuz for the last few years the nursing shcools have been poping up all over the place.

Nurses make about $4 per day in PI, You make more money working as sales clerk in the mall......

Thanks for your reply...

I am not talking on how to get visa for a job... I am asking on the process on how to get a visa so she can take the nclex exam here in US...I know what you mean, we even read that the US stopped hiring nurses outside US...

[tallcoolone 102]

Thanks for your reply...

I am not talking on how to get visa for a job... I am asking on the process on how to get a visa so she can take the nclex exam here in US...I know what you mean, we even read that the US stopped hiring nurses outside US...

I believe they offer the NCLEX in Philippines, Manila.

Google Pearson VUE, they are the one's who administer NCLEX. She will have to apply to state in USA and get a ATT (Authrization To Test) from that state and she can take the NCLEX, it's a computer test.

Most states will want her to have a Social Security Number before they will actually issue the license. You will have to research and see what states will issue a license with out a Social Security Number.

IF she lives in Philippines it will be very difficult for her to get a Tourist Visa or Student Visa to USA.

[tallcoolone 102]

Here is the link for Pearson VUE

http://www.pearsonvue.com/

They do offer testing center in Manila. I would assume it's like USA. Once you get your ATT, the testing center is opened like 6 days per week and she just picks a day to take the test.

It computer generated test and it can be anywhere between 75 question and 300 questions or so, depends on how good you are doing on the test. Many only have to answer 75 questions and the machine turns off and they pass, YOu can get quick results back in most states in like 36 hours.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Here is the link for Pearson VUE

http://www.pearsonvue.com/

They do offer testing center in Manila. I would assume it's like USA. Once you get your ATT, the testing center is opened like 6 days per week and she just picks a day to take the test.

It computer generated test and it can be anywhere between 75 question and 300 questions or so, depends on how good you are doing on the test. Many only have to answer 75 questions and the machine turns off and they pass, YOu can get quick results back in most states in like 36 hours.

Can use the pearsonvue trick and usually find out unofficially in hours.

[justashooter 430]

Thanks for your reply...

I am not talking on how to get visa for a job... I am asking on the process on how to get a visa so she can take the nclex exam here in US...I know what you mean, we even read that the US stopped hiring nurses outside US...

forget H1 visas for nursing. that door is closed. forget the "oh, i just overstayed my B2 and married my sister's friend". that one is closing, too.

[Boiler 45,499]

I thought NCLEX was only of use in the US, and has a limited validity unless you do use it.

So what would be the point?

[Gumbolette 58]

Hello guys!!! How's everybody doing here?

I have question about the process of taking nclex exam here in US for my sister who just graduated nursing... I believed it depends on the requirements in every state, but I want to know the first thing to do so that she can get a visa since she is not here yet...

I appreciate every reply and infos...thank you!!!

Have a nice day everyone!!!

I must say that TCO has a point. Its indeed hell of a wait just to get a visa even just taking a test. Its like applying for tourist visa in terms of sufficing the proper proofs of ties going back home.

I have a cousin who didn't have to go to the US to take NCLEX. She went and take the NCLEX in the Marianas Island since its US territory. How she was able to do it? I have no idea. So you might want to google it.

[Flames9_RN 358]

One can write the NCLEX in many place throughout the world.