I need a little bit more info about the prices here to be more informed about what to expect. I plan undergoing this pathway and I need someone who has done cgfns of recent to help me with the most close to realistic price quotations. Thank you Vibra: *STEPS TO BECOMING UNITED STATE REGISTERED NURSE (USRN)*
STEP 1 Register with CGFNS, Credential Evaluation Service (CES), cost 365$ this is not for CGFNS exam but for evaluation of your credentials
STEP 2 Do your License Verification with NMCN cost N53500 exclusive of Remita charge.
STEP 3 Professional transcript with School, (Amount Varies with different schools)
STEP 4 Register with a BOARD OF NURSING IN USA.. Before doing this check out the requirements of each of the states Board Of Nursing and see if you qualify for registration
STEP 5 Monitor your CGFNS account for progress...you can expedite when all the documents have reflected on the page and is showing ready for review. Expedition fee is 250$.
STEP 6 Register and write your Nursing Jurisprudence Exam if you are using Texas board of Nursing.
STEP 7 After 10 business days from when the Money Order and your application form gets to Texas BON. You can assess your page
STEP 8 Perform your Criminal Background Check using finger print cards.
STEP 9 When your Report is issued to your BON, and all the requirements have been met then you can apply for the NCLEX.
STEP 10 Register with Pearson Vue and get your ATT (fee is $200)
STEP 11 When you receive your Authorization To Test(ATT), you can choose a date and schedule for your exam via Pearson Vue website. Scheduling for those writing in Philippines is $150, if you wish to write in the UK, you pay $180
STEP 12 Book for your flight. PHILIPPINE is about #320,000- #400,000 while UK is about #250,000- #280,000 South Africa- between 150-250 depending on the airline
STEP13 Apply for your Visa. Philippine visa is # 17,500 South Africa # 33,000
STEP 14 Make hotel reservation at a hotel close to your test center and also book an airport taxi.
STEP 15 Go to the Exam hall 30mins before your exam.
STEP 16 After getting NCLEX pass notification from your board, Start preparing for IELTS. US requires a band score of 6.5 and 7 in Speaking test
STEP 17 Choose an agency for the immigration process.
Prices have changed though, you can get an agency to help with some of the bills or do it alone yourself if you can afford it |