NCLEX RN preparation has been developed to assist qualified RGN’s to take the NCLEX RN examination for the first time.
If you are an RGN and
wish to nurse in America you must pass the exam to receive a licence to be
eligible to take the NCLEX exam, you must apply to the board of nursing or state
in which you are to practice, this may be done before, during or after the
preparation, however the board will determine whether or not you meet the
criteria for eligibility.
To access
the state board of nursing list the website is
www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/boards.php
The NCLEX RN exam is a
standardised examination that the board of nurses use to determine whether a
candidate is prepared for nursing practice.
Topics covered by NCLEX RN are
Safe, Effective Care Environment
Management of care
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Growth and Development Through the Life Spa
Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
Psychosocial Integrity
Coping and
Adaptation
Psychosocial
Adaptation
Physiological Integrity
Basic Care
and Comfort
Pharmacological and Parental Therapies
Reduction of
Risk Potential
Physiological
Adaptation
During 2007 we may
commence holding courses in Central London. Those people who would be
interested in attending courses in London should advise us accordingly so that
we can keep them informed of developments.
Included in the
course will be online preparation testing, tutorial input, appropriate text
books and CD roms. There will also be sessions on applying for jobs, interview
techniques etc.
The course fee is
£1,000. Candidates wishing to book a place should contact us. Places are limited so we recommend
that candidates reserve places as soon as possible
Candidates will be
responsible for booking their own tests and paying the £135 test fee should they
wish to proceed with this.
On completion of
the course and passing the tests, candidates will be given assistance by Quantum
Training Services Ltd in securing positions in the United States.
For those
candidates requiring accommodation, we have provided details of very local
hotels that have reasonable rates. We can also put candidates in touch with
others who are prepared to share rooms to reduce costs.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What are the requirements for working in the
USA ?
A. In order to qualify for
nursing in the USA, you must:
· be
a registered general nurse
If you are a RMN, RSCN, Midwife etc, you will need to become Dual Trained in
order to qualify, have at least one year of
recent clinical experience in an
acute care setting.
· have
passed (or the ability to pass) required English language exams (TOEFL & TSE or
IELTS.) You must pass the IELTS Academic with a score of 6.5 overall & 7.0
speaking. Alternatively, you must get pass the TOEFL score of 207 (540 written)
and TSE of 50. (Applicants who received their nursing education in Australia,
Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago or the United
Kingdom, and their text
books and instruction were in English, are exempt from this requirement.)
· be
eligible for US immigration (no criminal record)
· be
ready to commit yourself to the process of preparing for and passing the US
licensure exam (NCLEX.)
Q.
What is NCLEX RN ?
A. Every Nurse in America must
pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to receive an RN
license. To be eligible to take the NCLEX, you must apply to the Board of
Nursing or the state in which you are going to practice..
Q: How quickly
does the NCLEX RN result come through ?
A: Results are received within
2 weeks of taking the test.
Q. What is the CGFNS Certificate ?
A. The Commission of Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) issues certificates to foreign nurses who
have passed a nursing qualifying exam and fulfilled the English language
requirements. The CGFNS certificate is used for US immigration, by many US state
Nursing Boards, and by many US hospitals. For more information visit
www.cgfns.org
Q. Do I
have to take CGFNS ?
A. No. Even if you want to go
to a state that requires CGFNS, you don’t always have to take it. You can take
the NCLEX directly with a state that does not require CGFNS and then transfer
your license into the state you will be working. However, there are some states
that require a CGFNS Certificate for ALL foreign trained nurses, even if you
hold a license in another state. Therefore, if you plan on moving to one of
these states, it is recommended that you obtain a CGFNS Certificate.
Q. How
long will it take to get to the USA ?
A. It varies. Delays are
usually caused by the time it takes for the US immigration process to operate.
Typically, if you have done the NCLEX, it will take 12 -18 months until you
start work in your chosen destination.
