RED RIBBON

[Sherlyn 9]

To all pinay nurses... I'm just wondering if I need my Diploma, TOR, board cert, license, board rating to be authenticated/red ribbon? And what are the other docs that I need to get ready before applying for NCLEX.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

**** Moving from CR-1 spousal visa to Philippines regional forum as not visa process related ****

[DouglasFiel 53]

I am the husband (Wife is currently licensed in Texas),,,

First you need to find a state that will give authorise you to take the test it is called ATT (Authorization to Test).

Usually, from most states we checked,,, it involves (at a minimum).

1. Evaluate ATT/Licensing requirements for the (BON) Board of Nursing in various states.

2. Send application and fee to the BON for the state you are seeking the ATT and licensing

3. Get your transcripts evaluated. (Note: need to use an Evaluation Company the state accepts)

a. Send application and money to the Evaluation Company.

b. Have your college send an official copy of the transcripts directly to that company

c. If you are an RN in the PI (like my wife is) have the PRC (Phil Reg Commission) send a VOL (Verification

of License) directly to the Evaluation Company

4. If you satisify ALL the requirements for the BON you will be issed an ATT number.

5. Register to take the NCLEX test using the ATT and pay the fees.

6. Take the test and hopefully pass.

Note: I Highly suggest you take the NCLEX test prep in the Philippines before attempting the NCLEX.

From my observation and wifes initial failure Was due to inadequate knowledge in two areas.

1. Drugs (Philippines does not cover the very expensive and common USA drug regiments)

2. Prioritization: The way the questions are formatted,,, it was difficult di-sect the question

and arrive at the correct answer.

My wife went back to the Philippines and attended the first 6 weeks of the Kaplan test prep. She said,

really made the prioritization portion of the test EASY.

(Note: The wife passed the PI RN test w/out attending test prep) so, do not think the NCLEX is easier as some

suggest.

Regards,

dc

[Sherlyn 9]

I am the husband (Wife is currently licensed in Texas),,,

First you need to find a state that will give authorise you to take the test it is called ATT (Authorization to Test).

Usually, from most states we checked,,, it involves (at a minimum).

1. Evaluate ATT/Licensing requirements for the (BON) Board of Nursing in various states.

2. Send application and fee to the BON for the state you are seeking the ATT and licensing

3. Get your transcripts evaluated. (Note: need to use an Evaluation Company the state accepts)

a. Send application and money to the Evaluation Company.

b. Have your college send an official copy of the transcripts directly to that company

c. If you are an RN in the PI (like my wife is) have the PRC (Phil Reg Commission) send a VOL (Verification

of License) directly to the Evaluation Company

4. If you satisify ALL the requirements for the BON you will be issed an ATT number.

5. Register to take the NCLEX test using the ATT and pay the fees.

6. Take the test and hopefully pass.

Note: I Highly suggest you take the NCLEX test prep in the Philippines before attempting the NCLEX.

From my observation and wifes initial failure Was due to inadequate knowledge in two areas.

1. Drugs (Philippines does not cover the very expensive and common USA drug regiments)

2. Prioritization: The way the questions are formatted,,, it was difficult di-sect the question

and arrive at the correct answer.

My wife went back to the Philippines and attended the first 6 weeks of the Kaplan test prep. She said,

really made the prioritization portion of the test EASY.

(Note: The wife passed the PI RN test w/out attending test prep) so, do not think the NCLEX is easier as some

suggest.

Regards,

dc

Thanks for the infos sir! kaplan test prep is quite expensive here in the Philippines but I know it will be worth it, what I did is I bought some highly recommended books like saunders, mosby and kaplan so yeah I'm just self reviewing right now but I will try to talk to my fiancé about this matter. Thanks again and God bless you...

[ca_babe 129]

Thanks for the infos sir! kaplan test prep is quite expensive here in the Philippines but I know it will be worth it, what I did is I bought some highly recommended books like saunders, mosby and kaplan so yeah I'm just self reviewing right now but I will try to talk to my fiancé about this matter. Thanks again and God bless you...

When you become a nurse over here, the amount of money spent on the review will be nothing compare to what you'll earn here.

Edited October 8, 2012 by ca_babe

[Tahoma 2,291]

You can apply for the ATT (authorization to test) through any state in the U.S. Each state has its own requirements. Check out the Board of Nursing website of the state where you want to apply. Once you have fulfilled the requirements of the state where you applied, and have received the ATT, you can sit for the NCLEX-RN anywhere you want, including your home town here in the U.S. You do not need to take the test in the state where you applied for the NCLEX.

Once you have passed the NCLEX-RN, you will be issued an RN license by the state in which you applied. That license authorizes you to work as an RN in that state. If you instead want to work in the state where you live, you can transfer your license to your state through a procedure called "license by endorsement." Each state has it's own requirements for licensing by endorsement. Once you have completed the licensing by endorsement process, you will be licensed in your state and can go to work as an RN.

Chinook applied through the state of Vermont, and was accepted. She sat for the NCLEX-RN in the State of Washington. She passed the test, and was licensed by the State of Vermont. Then she applied through the State of Washington for a license by endorsement. It took a month or so for Washington to grant her a license. Chinook started working as an RN here in Washington about three months after the Washington State Board of Nursing issued her license.

Here are Chinook's recommendations to prepare for the NCLEX-RN:

> Saunders Comprehensive Fourth Edition-- A good book for the basics. Also, pay close attention to the pharma.

> Exam Cram-- A good book for analysis. The practice questions are similar in style to the actual test.

> LaCharity-- A good book for prioritization.

> NCLEX3500-- Free online review. Good for analysis. Questions are more challenging than Saunders.

> Memorize only the very basic lab values. If you try to understand the concept first, the analysis becomes easier.

> Answer at least 100 questions every day.

> Chinook self-studied for the NCLEX-RN. She always wanted to feel fresh and relaxed when she was studying, so she would study for an hour or so at a time. Then, when she was feeling tired, she would take a short nap.

Good luck on the NCLEX. There are jobs out there waiting for you!

Mabuhay ang Pinay RN's !!!

:thumbs:

[Tahoma 2,291]

When you become a nurse over here, the amount of money spent on the review will be nothing compare to what you'll earn here.

^^^ Amen to that !!! :thumbs:

[av8or 34]

and here i thought you were talking about the bakery.. love their cakes.. mmmmmmm yummy..

[ca_babe 129]

and here i thought you were talking about the bakery.. love their cakes.. mmmmmmm yummy..

I was thinking about the bakery as well!

[Sherlyn 9]

You can apply for the ATT (authorization to test) through any state in the U.S. Each state has its own requirements. Check out the Board of Nursing website of the state where you want to apply. Once you have fulfilled the requirements of the state where you applied, and have received the ATT, you can sit for the NCLEX-RN anywhere you want, including your home town here in the U.S. You do not need to take the test in the state where you applied for the NCLEX.

Once you have passed the NCLEX-RN, you will be issued an RN license by the state in which you applied. That license authorizes you to work as an RN in that state. If you instead want to work in the state where you live, you can transfer your license to your state through a procedure called "license by endorsement." Each state has it's own requirements for licensing by endorsement. Once you have completed the licensing by endorsement process, you will be licensed in your state and can go to work as an RN.

Chinook applied through the state of Vermont, and was accepted. She sat for the NCLEX-RN in the State of Washington. She passed the test, and was licensed by the State of Vermont. Then she applied through the State of Washington for a license by endorsement. It took a month or so for Washington to grant her a license. Chinook started working as an RN here in Washington about three months after the Washington State Board of Nursing issued her license.

Here are Chinook's recommendations to prepare for the NCLEX-RN:

> Saunders Comprehensive Fourth Edition-- A good book for the basics. Also, pay close attention to the pharma.

> Exam Cram-- A good book for analysis. The practice questions are similar in style to the actual test.

> LaCharity-- A good book for prioritization.

> NCLEX3500-- Free online review. Good for analysis. Questions are more challenging than Saunders.

> Memorize only the very basic lab values. If you try to understand the concept first, the analysis becomes easier.

> Answer at least 100 questions every day.

> Chinook self-studied for the NCLEX-RN. She always wanted to feel fresh and relaxed when she was studying, so she would study for an hour or so at a time. Then, when she was feeling tired, she would take a short nap.

Good luck on the NCLEX. There are jobs out there waiting for you!

Mabuhay ang Pinay RN's !!!

:thumbs:

Wow! Thanks for the infos... saunders is a big help... I have that book already... I'm planning to take my exam in california but after reading some blogs last night I feel like taking the exam in other state and just have that license by endorsement, because the BON in california is now constantly denying applications of Filipino foreign graduates because of “California Code of Regulations Section 1426(d) states that theory and clinical practice shall be concurrent.” After that the BON is advising the applicant to take another course of classes.

[Tahoma 2,291]

You need to check out California's process for licensure by endorsement. It may have the same strict requirements.

[reginakrys 33]

Red ribbon/authentication is not required. The requirements depend on the state you're applying for.

I applied in Vermont, but I've read they now require a Social Security Number.

Yes, that's true about the California BRN. I know many who were denied for that reason, and were advised to either sit for NCLEX-PN instead or take additional classes.

[ChrisB0707 4]

I am the husband (Wife is currently licensed in Texas),,,

First you need to find a state that will give authorise you to take the test it is called ATT (Authorization to Test).

Usually, from most states we checked,,, it involves (at a minimum).

1. Evaluate ATT/Licensing requirements for the (BON) Board of Nursing in various states.

2. Send application and fee to the BON for the state you are seeking the ATT and licensing

3. Get your transcripts evaluated. (Note: need to use an Evaluation Company the state accepts)

a. Send application and money to the Evaluation Company.

b. Have your college send an official copy of the transcripts directly to that company

c. If you are an RN in the PI (like my wife is) have the PRC (Phil Reg Commission) send a VOL (Verification

of License) directly to the Evaluation Company

4. If you satisify ALL the requirements for the BON you will be issed an ATT number.

5. Register to take the NCLEX test using the ATT and pay the fees.

6. Take the test and hopefully pass.

Note: I Highly suggest you take the NCLEX test prep in the Philippines before attempting the NCLEX.

From my observation and wifes initial failure Was due to inadequate knowledge in two areas.

1. Drugs (Philippines does not cover the very expensive and common USA drug regiments)

2. Prioritization: The way the questions are formatted,,, it was difficult di-sect the question

and arrive at the correct answer.

My wife went back to the Philippines and attended the first 6 weeks of the Kaplan test prep. She said,

really made the prioritization portion of the test EASY.

(Note: The wife passed the PI RN test w/out attending test prep) so, do not think the NCLEX is easier as some

suggest.

Regards,

dc

I agree with the prep. My wife took it in Makati. Make sure to really study the drugs. My wife failed the first time because of the drugs.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Chinook agrees with Douglas and Chris... ...study up on pharma because you will definitely see it on the exam.