However, not all of the 50 states in the U.S.A. REQUIRE CGFNS to be cleared.

If you have been in an English-speaking environment for 3 years or more, either in school or at work, you may appeal, in writing, to the Admissions Committee for an exemption. Your appeal should clearly state why you feel you should be exempted from any, or all parts of the TOEFL requirement.

These examinations are offered by the Educational Testing Services. For more details about these examinations you should contact them directly:

Nurses who wish to obtain a green card, immigrant visa have several tests to complete. These are listed in US immigration laws. In order to file the first step of the visa process, the I-140, there must be proof of CGFNS score of 400 or a nursing license in the state of hire. A nursing license in all states requires NCLEX examination. Many states also require the CGFNS exam of all foreign nurse applicants. There are a few states that do not.

The following states require foreign nurses to pass the CGFNS examination before taking the NCLEX-RN: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia,.

International applicants whose native language is not English need the TOEFL (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the TSE (Test of Spoken English) unless they have earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an U.S. institution. The required minimum score on the written TOEFL is 550; the equivalent score on the computer-based examination is 213. Applicants may substitute a score of 40 on the TSE for the TOEFL.

The NCLEX-RN is an application-based examination that is designed to make sure that each nurse has the knowledge to practice safely at a minimum of an entry level registered nurse. It is a computerized multiple choice examination. For more details about NCLEX visit the National Council of State Boards: http://www.ncsbn.org To work as a Registered Nurse in the United States, you must be licensed in the state in which you plan to practice.

If English is not your first language OR you attended a school in which the majority of classes were not conducted in English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE). Visit www.ets.org for more information on the TOEFL and the TSE.

review center : I'm planning to take up the nursing board exam again. but ineed to take my refresher course of 4th year again. What school or review center would be the best to inquire or enroll.

Copies of the GRE Information and Registration Bulletin and GRE General Test Descriptive Booklet, as well as the TOEFL Information Bulletin are available in 1255 Murphy Hall. Applicants may obtain more information at www.ets.org or by calling Educational Testing Service (ETS) at (609) 771-7670 for more information. Applicants may obtain more information on the IELTS at www.ielts.org or by calling Cambridge Examinations and IELTS International at (626) 564-2954.

Arrangements will be made for you to study and take the exams prior to filing the U.S. Permanent Residence case.

Yes, it is possible to obtain a nonimmigrant visa (visitor's) visa to take the NCLEX-RN examination in the U.S. However, applicants for nonimmigrant visas must overcome the presumption of intending immigration. A U.S. Consular officer issues visas on a case-by-case basis after an interview.

Applicants whose first law degree program was not taught in English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A total score of at least 600, with minimum scores of 60 in each of the three sub sections (listening comprehension, structure and written expression, vocabulary and reading comprehension) is required for consideration. Applicants who take the computer-based TOEFL must achieve a minimum total score of at least 250 and minimum scores of 25 on each of the subsections.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended for foreign-born students who have been living in the US for less than four years or for permanent residents whose first language was not English. The purpose of this test is to determine your proficiency in English particularly if your SAT I Verbal score is below 500. For more information about registration and sample questions you should visit the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org.

If you have successfully completed English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better, it is not required. If not, a TOEFL must be submitted.