ISPN & CGFNS NCLEX-RN Pathway for International Nurses

Question 1

Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the NCLEX-RN examination?

Accepted Answer

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Answer

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer

CGFNS International

Answer

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Question 2

What is the first step an internationally educated nurse must complete to begin the NCLEX-RN licensure process in the US?

Accepted Answer

Apply to a state board of nursing for eligibility determination

Answer

Register directly with Pearson VUE test centers

Answer

Submit NCLEX scores from their home country

Answer

Obtain a Social Security number before anything else

Question 3

Which NCLEX-RN format change adopted in 2023 affects test-taking strategy for international nurses?

Accepted Answer

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) with new item types including case studies and extended multiple response

Answer

Replacement of multiple-choice with all essay questions

Answer

Reduction of the exam to 50 questions maximum

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Addition of a hands-on clinical simulation component

Question 4

What document does a state board of nursing issue to an internationally educated nurse who has passed NCLEX-RN and met all licensure requirements?

Accepted Answer

Registered Nurse (RN) license for that state

Answer

VisaScreen certificate

Answer

CGFNS CES report

Answer

ANCC board certification

Question 5

Which US nursing endorsement process allows an RN licensed in one state to obtain licensure in another state?

Accepted Answer

Endorsement by reciprocity through the new state's board of nursing

Answer

Retaking NCLEX-RN in every new state

Answer

Obtaining a new CGFNS CES report for each state

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Passing a state-specific practical examination

Question 6

Which compact agreement allows nurses to practice in multiple US states with one license?

Accepted Answer

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Answer

NAFTA Healthcare Agreement

Answer

Interstate Medical Compact

Answer

Federal Nurse Practice Act