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Chinook told me the NCLEX-RN was easier than the NLE.

It's true. Memorization won't do you any good in the NCLEX, just understanding and knowing what to do. It's just the pressure and the sense of not knowing what kind of questions are gonna show that makes it difficult. But the NLE does have way out there questions.

Hey colleague! I'll say it depends on what state you currently live in. Inquire to the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of your state. Different states have different rules, regulations and processing procedures. I believe hope.andsun and I took the NCLEX-RN while we we're still in PI (Makati) and I assume we're both under BRN-California.I'm not familiar with how you'll be able to take the NCLEX-RN once you're already in the US (coz I haven't undergone that process).But I suggest read the book entitled Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by author Linda La Charity!That helped me a lot(I wasn't able to enroll in review centers, just self-paced reviewed).Good luck to you and I'm hoping you'll be able to figure everything out!

thank you so much!phew!got everything settled and straightened out!*relieved* I've also checked out your blog. congratulations and I'm very happy for you and the hubby.

You're welcome! You know what, I self studied and reviewed that book as well! Very helpful! Plus there are a lot of sample tests online that you can practice on. Thanks for reading my blog.

Thanks for the very quick response! Did you send a NSO authenticated birth and marriage certificate copies or just photocopies of the two? I'm so psyched!

Just send in copies. They check it anyway on their system. As long as you have your Social Security Number, then you're good

Hi everyone! I just saw this post and I really need your advise and expertise.

I just wanna ask Filipino Nurses in California what documents will I need to prepare (while I'm still here in the Philippines) to be able to work as a registered nurse once I'm in CA.

Back story: I took and passed the NCLEX-RN exam last March 2010 (Makati, Philippines). During that time, I was still single. Now, I'm married to a very wonderful and amazing man last Feb 2011. Our case is now being reviewed in NVC (hopefully we'll be able to complete our case by next week *fingers crossed*). The thing is, the letter that was sent to me by the Board of Nursing in CA was addressed in my maiden name. Are there any necessary documents that I have to present in order to obtain my permanent registered nurse license? Thanks!

The letter I've received goes like this:

March 30, 2010

MY NAME

MY ADDRESS IN THE PHILIPPINES

SUBJECT: Social Security Number (SSN)

Dear MS. maiden name

This notification that you have passed the NCLEX-RN examination and that you have met all other licensing requirements except for submitting a valid US Social Security Number (SSN). Your SSN is needed in order to issue a permanent RN license.

Please submit your SSN on the form below. When you obtain your SSN, you are advised that you must also promptly report it to all appropriate agencies, such as California Franchise Tax Board.

If you do not provide your SSN to the Board of Registered Nursing within three years from the date of this letter, your application will be considered abandoned and your file will be destroyed.

NAME: _________________________

CURRENT ADDRESS (if different from above): ___________________________

US SSN:_____________________

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations in this form are true and correct.

SIGNATURE: ______________________ DATE:____________________________

When I fill out this letter/form, I'm gonna use my married name, current address (in CA) and signature (of course, also in married name). Then, can I include in the packet the change of name and address form (hard copy/printed and filled out) together with the proof of US SSN and a photocopy of my marriage certificate? So that they're all in one package? Can that be enough? Thanks in advance!

OH! We went through the same thing. I passed March 2010, and got married and now I'm here in the US. They gave me that form too. What I did was I sent in that letter, along with a copy of my birth certificate, marriage certificate and US SSN. I included the marriage certificate as proof of name change. I also sent in a copy of the biographical page of my passport just so I have an ID with picture that they can see (but I think they don't need it, I'm just trying to be extra sure). After a week and a half of sending it in, I got my license! Wooohooo!!! Just send in everything, and send it with a tracking number so you know that they received it. Their mailing address is in their website. Good luck! It's an easy process, just send in those documents.

Walang anuman po.

When you get your first paycheck as an RN here in the States, you won't miss 'Pinas as much.

LOL

OMG finally we got our biometrics date and it is 27th of October! We're soooo happy

That's so near! Congrats! Love it

UPDATE : I received the hard copy of the Transfer Notice . Our Case was transferred to California Service Center. It says that in order to speed up processing , we have transferred your case to California Service Center :dance: From wha previous VJ members shared --it means we may NOT have to attend an interview :dance: Just get the Biometrics over and then wait for our case to be approved Good luck guys .

Congrats! I hope this happens to us too...

The CO doesn't really check what it's for, but I agree with hotgunn. Get another one just to be extra sure, and to avoid any kind of delay.

Wow! Haven't seen one in California though. Maybe I should look at Korean stores then.

Damn! Was hoping for some news...

Thanks. I don't have the actual letter yet but when I check the uscis website it says they mailed me the appt letter yesterday. When did you file yours?

I filed mine middle of September, Sept. 19. My NOA says Sept. 22. Had my biometrics Oct. 7th, but aside from that, no news on the progress. Just hoping and praying that it won't be delayed, and everything will come out fine.

I file my aos end of Aug. So ill stick with u guys in here. Interview appt schedule for nov.10.no update for my ead yet. Done with my biometrics on Sep.28.

Wow! You have an interview date already? That was fast! Congratulations!

Successful early walk-in at Bellflower, CA! Everyone was so nice.

Yay! Visa approved!

Woohoo! Congratulations!

It's annoying. I've already filed for my AOS, yet if I check the status of my K1 petition, it's still under "Initial Review"

I'm glad some September filers' papers are moving along well. Here's to wishing ALL September filers' papers get approved fast!

Yep, appointment letter and an ID is what they'll ask from you when you go to the field office.

Congratulations!

Let me try and give a little input:

1. According to the guide here in VJ, you only need to send in 1 G325A, which comes along with your I-485 (Permanent Resident) Application.

2. Copies are fine.

3. Copies are fine.

4. I've read in some that this is optional, but I read on some posts that they got an RFE for not sending this in. I think it's best to send in proof of your sponsor's citizenship. Passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers etc.

5. You actually don't need this anymore if you make over 125% poverty level, because they will see it on your tax transcripts. (We didn't send this is anymore, so I'm not really sure of the answer)

6. All you need is your marriage certificate.

What happens if you do walk-in biometrics?

What does it mean when a case gets transferred to another office?

Received my biometrics appointment today, scheduled for the 18th of October.

I got my SSN with just my K-1, I didn't need an EAD. Whoever told you that is misinformed and you should go check with someone else!

Hi AlinaH, if you don't mind me asking, what was your RFE for?

That's great! Congratulations!

Received our NOA 1 hardcopies. Waiting for the biometrics appointment.