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NCLEX Statistics Show Philippines Still America's No. 1 Source for Foreign Educated Nurses
The following document, obtained by Pinoy R.N., shows the most recent data on the NCLEX testing volume and the corresponding passing rates for the first three quarters of 2008.From January to September this year, 15,079 filipino nurses took the NCLEX...
English Language Proficiency Report Now Required for International Nurses Applying for Licensure by Examination (NCLEX) in the State of Colorado
The Colorado Board of Nursing recently made changes to their eligibility requirements for internationally-educated nurses applying for licensure (NCLEX) by examination. The board now requires proof that the applicant has achieved a passing score on ...
Understanding the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) was started in January 1, 2000 with four participating states: Utah, Maryland, Arizona, and Wisconsin. Eight years after the first four member states adopted this interstate compact, a total of 22 states have enact...
CGFNS Services: Which One Do I Need?
Nursing licensure and practice in the United States and its territories are governed and regulated at the State level. Hence, eligibility and licensure requirements vary from state to state. It is, thus, imperative for the intending applicant to have...
U.P. Graduate Student Receives Review Scholarship Package
Drew awards the review scholarship certificate to Maria Rowena Victorino, RNUniversity of the Philippines (U.P.) graduate student Maria Rowena Victorino was awarded the review scholarship package courtesy of Carl Balita Review Center.The scholarsh...
NY State Education Department Denies 'Freezing' NCLEX Applications of June 2006 Nurses
Ms. Barbara Zittel, RN, Ph.D., executive secretary of the New York State Boards for Nursing and Respiratory Therapy told Pinoy R.N. that they are carefully examining licensure (NCLEX) applications from Philippine Nurses involved in the compromised Ju...
Step-by-step Guide: NCLEX Application Process
Here's a quick HOWTO guide in applying for licensure (NCLEX) in any U.S. state.Step 1. Determine which state you intend to work in. There are may considerations in choosing a state. One would be the prevailing wage rate in the area. This should be co...
NCSBN will begin NCLEX testing in Manila Starting August 23, 2007.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) announced that it will begin accepting registrations via Pearson Professional Center for the U.S. nursing licensure exams (NCLEX) beginning Friday, July 13, 2007. The exams, conducted dail...
U. S. Department of State Revises July 2007 Visa Bulletin; Retrogression is Back
RETROGRESSION UPDATEThe U.S. Department of State (DoS) today (July 2 in the US, July 3 in the Philippines) issued a revision on its previously released July 2007 Visa Bulletin effectively retrogressing all employment-based visa numbers.Last month, th...
Retrogression Lifted Temporarily; Senators Looking to Revive Stalled CIR Bill
RETROGRESSION UPDATEThe US Department of State has released its Visa Bulletin for July 2007. The bulletin includes a summary of available immigrant visa numbers. Effective July 1, 2007, all employment-based immigrant petitions will become "current."...
Proposed CIR Bill to Abolish 'Schedule A Category'
RETROGRESSION UPDATEGood News: A few days ago, the US senate announced that they have reached a 'deal' on the polarized issue of Immigration Reform.Bad News: The supposed deal eliminates the 'Schedule A Category'Passage of a long-overdue immigration...
