CGFNS examination for nurses on a K1 visa

[team ali+jc 1]

hi everyone! just want to touch bases with someone who is on the process of getting a CGFNS certification on a K1 visa.. do you need to go through CGFNS or just go straight ahead to taking the NCLEX? thank you!

Edited January 9, 2014 by team ali+jc

[JbTin 51]

Hi there! Im not on a k1 visa but im currently applying for NCLEX. You should check with your State's requirements if you need to take the cgfns exam. My state doesnt require me to take it, so i just had all my credentials assessed by cgfns and they will be the ones to submit the report to the state board.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to Finding Work in America Forum~

~Inquiry about professional licensing, not K-1 visa process-related~

[Jayr&Kirstine 4]

Hi there! Im not on a k1 visa but im currently applying for NCLEX. You should check with your State's requirements if you need to take the cgfns exam. My state doesnt require me to take it, so i just had all my credentials assessed by cgfns and they will be the ones to submit the report to the state board.

Hi krispykreme.. What credential records did you bring from here (Philippine) did you need to authenticate PRC license first? I've heard before leaving Philippines, I need to ask NCLEX verification from my school? I want to be prepared while I'm still here. Thank you!

[HollyGolightly 72]

Contact your state board and ask them what you're asking here. The best and most accurate information about licensure requirements will come from them as requirements differ per state. If you are feeling shy and would rather speculate on what papers to bring, you can be overly prepared and bring copies of authenticated transcripts, PRC licenses, proof of exam (grades/results), certificates, diplomas and in case you miss anything and need a family member to get documents- make sure to leave a notarized SPA so someone can take care of stuff for you. Notarizing SPAs at the consulates here are 50 bucks a pop so make sure you leave one for your convenience.

[JbTin 51]

Hi krispykreme.. What credential records did you bring from here (Philippine) did you need to authenticate PRC license first? I've heard before leaving Philippines, I need to ask NCLEX verification from my school? I want to be prepared while I'm still here. Thank you!

Hi Kirstine i started my application while i was still in the Philippines so i had everything done there (fingerprinting, TOR authentication, PRC license verification, etc), and mailed it to my state after. You need to contact your state board first so you know their requirements and you can prepare ahead. Better to do it while you're still there.. I completed my requirements (except for a couple that can just be done here) before i left the Philippines. Then i just brought my other credentials with me here just in case i need it for reference in the future.

[VOL 425]

Contact you local state board for requirements.

If your local state board has too strict requirement, You can check other states (50 states in USA) and apply there and then transfer your licenses after you pass NCLEX.

Once approved you can take NCLEX 6 days per week. For the most part it is easy to pass and should only take about one hour

[Flames9_RN 358]

Easy to pass..if you study!! i know many that have failed it multiple times. Not an exam to take lightly. Best of luck