Nurse's

[SteveB]

If anyone's mahal is a nurse in the Philippines, advise her to take CGFNS test for nurses in the PI.  It cost around $300 here and is given 3 times/year.  DaveH, is Marife going to take her test in July?  How did you get application?  Thanks for any info you can give me...Steveb

[Dave H]

... in response to Nurse's, posted by SteveB on Mar 28, 2002

Hi Steve and Juliet,

She will be taking the NCLEX this Summer or in the Fall. http://www.ncsbn.org/public/resources/nocost_exam.htm
Nurses that come to the US on a spousal or fiancee visa do not need to take the CGFNS (doesn't hurt to have it out of the way). However, they will need to have the Credentials Evaluation Service check done by the CGFNS. http://www.cgfns.org/cgfns/index.html Filipino nurses do not need to take an English proficiency test since their classes are taught in English. Check with your state health department for specific requirements. By the way...the hospitals don't usually know anything about this and assume that a CGFMS exam is required.

Good Luck!

Dave H.

[SteveB]

... in response to Re: Nurse's, posted by Dave H on Mar 28, 2002

DaveH, the Missouri Nurse's board told me yesterday that Juliet would have to take CGFNS test.  However, they also said she could get her Florida's License and transfer it to MO.  Another hoop to jump thru,,,,another Fish to fry......a window of opportunity......light at the end of the tunnel,,,lol,,you get my drift,,,,

steveb

PS,,,,we say it's colder than a witches t,t here

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Re: Nurse's, posted by SteveB on Mar 29, 2002

Hey Steve,

Just going with the flow myself. ;o)

Lifetime nursing license is now available in the Philippines.

I say "It's colder than a witches tit" also...fortunately, my wife thinks that 'tit' is an abbreviation for 'Tito.' ;oD

Dave H.

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Re: Nurse's, posted by SteveB on Mar 29, 2002

Hi Steve,

I looked at their website and don't think the Missouri Nurse's Board knows what they are talking about. It looks like they have things bass-asswards. The CGFNS is for foreign educated nurses wishing to come to the US on a work related visa. Not for those that come here on marriage related visas. However, she will the need the CGFNS Full Education Course-by-Course Report. The following is from the CGFNS website:

"Q. I am a foreign healthcare worker who is obtaining permanent resident status based on my relationship (e.g. spouse or dependent) to a U.S. citizen. Do I need to obtain a certification?
             
A. No. Foreign healthcare workers who seek permanent resident status based on their relationship to an American citizen are not subject to section 343 and do not need to obtain a certification."

Good Luck...it might be easier to come to Florida and take the NCLEX, than to convince those boneheads that they are doing it all wrong. Perhaps you can get them to check the CGFNS website for themselves, rather than assuming all foreign educated nurses must follow the same procedures.

Dave H.

[SteveB]

... in response to Very strange..., posted by Dave H on Mar 29, 2002

Juliet can take the Florida NCLEX at any Slyvan Learning Center, When she gets Florida License, then transfer her Florida license to Missouri,,,,,crazy  people at Missouri boards probably used to work for INS,,,lol,,,Isn't this an adventure,,,well worth it though,,,,

steveb

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Very strange..., posted by SteveB on Mar 31, 2002

Hi Steve,

I think you're right about the Missouri board! LOL Well, the good thing is that Juliet can work in Florida anytime you get ready to retire. ;o) I've been able to check out a variety of NCLEX review books at the county library for Marife. Most have CD's with test questions.

Dave H.

[William]

... in response to Re: Re: Nurse's, posted by SteveB on Mar 29, 2002

"colder than a witches ....."

Hey, I know a witch, and cold is NOT the word I'd use to
describe her.

[William]

... in response to Re: Nurse's, posted by Dave H on Mar 28, 2002

Cram materials and review aids for NCLEX exams (U.S.) can be
obtained here:  http://www.nursesstationcatalog.com/books/
The catalog itself has a lot of interesting gifts for the
medical types.

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Re: Nurse's, posted by William on Mar 28, 2002

Hi William,

That's a very nice site. I have been checking out a variety of NCLEX review books from the local library. Most work better than sleeping pills for me. My wife is more dedicated. I prefer the books with pictures. ;o)))

Dave H.