To write the NCLEX from Ghana, the process involves several steps, similar to those for other internationally educated nurses. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
1. Decide on the U.S. State for Licensure
The first step is to determine which U.S. state’s Board of Nursing (BON) you want to apply to for your nursing license. Each state has its own requirements for internationally educated nurses, so it’s important to check those requirements on the state's BON website.
2. Educational Credential Evaluation
Most U.S. states require that foreign-educated nurses complete an evaluation of their educational credentials to verify that their nursing education is equivalent to U.S. standards. You may need to use services like:
CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools): They offer Credentials Evaluation Service (CES), and some states also require you to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam before applying for the NCLEX.
Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (WES): Some states accept these services for credential evaluation.
- Contact your state’s BON to confirm which evaluation service is required.
3. Apply to the State Board of Nursing
Submit your application for licensure by examination to the Board of Nursing in the state where you wish to work. Most BONs have online application systems.
You will also be required to provide your transcripts, proof of nursing education, and in some cases, evidence of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
4. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE**
Once your application is approved by the state BON, you need to register for the NCLEX-RN (or NCLEX-PN for practical nurses) with Pearson VUE, the official testing administrator for the NCLEX.
The registration process can be completed online via the Pearson VUE website ([Pearson VUE NCLEX](Home | NCLEX)).
After registration, you’ll receive an Authorization to Test (ATT), which is required to schedule your exam.
5. Schedule the NCLEX Exam
There is no NCLEX testing center in Ghana, but you can take the exam in other countries where Pearson VUE testing centers offer the NCLEX. The nearest options for nurses in Ghana are often in:
- South Africa (Pearson VUE test center in Johannesburg)
- India
- Philippines
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
You can select the most convenient location during the registration process with Pearson VUE.
6. Prepare for the NCLEX
Before taking the exam, make sure to study thoroughly. There are various NCLEX preparation resources such as:
Kaplan NCLEX Prep
UWorld NCLEX Review
Hurst Review
Saunders NCLEX Review Book
7. Take the NCLEX
On the scheduled date, travel to your chosen testing center to sit for the NCLEX exam.
8. Get Results
Once you’ve taken the NCLEX, you can check your results based on the state’s guidelines. Some states offer quick results (within 48 hours for a fee), while others may take longer to provide official results.
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