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I graduated BS in Nursing years ago in the Philippines. I would like to pursue a career in Nursing. I don't know what step to take next.


November 27th, 2022

Apply to take the NCLEX in your state and they will tell you if you are eligible and what you need.

April 13th, 2024

Contact your state board of nursing for where you live. They should be able to guide you.

January 22nd, 2024

you need to contact the board of nursing in the US State you wish to work and ask them what your requirements are. It will also help to contact the US State department

July 18th, 2023

Hi, ๐Ÿ˜Š love this, and welcome back!!

The answer is entirely dependent on where you maintain residency. Are you still living in the Philippines and licensed as a nurse there? Are you here in the States?
No worries, it can be done. It may take some work, but you're a nurse. You're already used to that. ๐Ÿ˜Š

November 28th, 2022

I graduated with a BS in nursing in England and recently acquired my CA license. I had to apply to the board of nursing in the state I wanted to work in. They evaluated me and told me any deficiencies I needed to correct and once I did, I was able to take the NCLEX and gain licensure.