Steps to Work as a registered nurse in the u.s.

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Graduate From an Accredited Nursing School

• Internationally educated nurses are required to graduate from an accredited nursing education program in their countries. 
• You will need to submit your official transcripts to the state nursing board(s) directly or through CGFNS International.
• After determining the authenticity of your documents and that what you’ve learned is comparable to U.S. nursing standards, you will be given the authorization to take your licensure examination.

Demonstrate English Proficiency

• None Us -educated nurses must demonstrate their English proficiency mandated by federal law. 
• You can demonstrate English language proficiency by taking one of the following exams;

IELTS overall  score 65 (academic format), IELTS spoken band of 7.0

or     

TOEFL iBT Total score of  83, TOEFL iBT speaking section 26 

Note: NYS BON does not require any English proficiency exam. However, Nurses who wish to obtain a green card may be required to take an English proficiency exam as part of their Green Card process.  

Licensure Exam

• To obtain a professional license to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States, you will need to pass The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
• The NCLEX-RN examinations are currently offered internationally in the following locations:  Australia  Canada  England  Hong Kong  India, Israel,  Japan Mexico Philippines  Puerto Rico  Taiwan  TURKEY
• After passing NCLEX-RN, you will be eligible to obtain a green card.

When you signed your contract, you will be assigned an experienced nursing educator. This educator will ;

• find out if your school is accredited.
• will help you how to obtain the necessary documents and submit them to the state nursing board(s).
• will monitor the progress and resolve any issue(s) that might be slowing down the progress.

Our experienced team of educators will ;

• meet with you virtually to provide extra material if needed.
• consultation as needed.

Passing NCLEX could be challenging for Internationally educated nurses. But we are here to help! Our experienced nursing educators will be with you every step of the way. Our educators will;

• sign you up for student-centered NCLEX review courses. 
•  provide and practiceNCLEX-stylee questions with you.
• monitor your progress and provide extra help and exam materials to help you pass the exam.
• help you determine the best time for you to take the test.