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Feature	New York State Board of Nursing (NYSBON)	CGFNS Certification
Need for CGFNS Exam	Not Required	Often Required in many states
Time to Process	Faster, as no CGFNS Certification needed	Slower due to additional exam requirements and thorough verification
Cost	Lower, since no CGFNS exam or certification required	Higher due to exam, certification, and processing fees
Document Verification	Direct submission to NYSBON (via third-party agencies)	Thorough verification through CGFNS
State Recognition	Specific to New York	Recognized by multiple states
Visa Screen for U.S. Visa	Not required for licensure, but required for employment visa	Provided by CGFNS as part of the certification
Licensure Portability	Limited portability; more steps required for endorsement	High portability across many U.S. states

Steps for New York Board of Nursing Registration

Step 1:

Complete online registration with the New York Board of Nursing.

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Complete two mandatory courses required by the New York Board:

Infection Control
Child Abuse

Step 3:

Obtain verification of your education from your College of Nursing and the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).

Step 4:

Apply for Authorization to Test (ATT).

Step 5:

Book your NCLEX exam with NCSBN through Pearson VUE.

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Confirm your exam booking details.

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If you pass the NCLEX exam, you will receive your U.S. nursing license number.

Step 8:

Begin job hunting, either through direct hiring or a recruiting agency. I will fully support you in finding a job that suits your preferences.

Application Process for U.S. Nursing Licensure in Other States via CGFNS

Step 1:

Create an account on the CGFNS portal and submit the required fee.

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CGFNS will send verification forms to your School of Nursing, College, and the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) for credential verification.

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Submit your fingerprints to the state’s Board of Nursing as part of the background check.

Step 5:

Book your NCLEX exam with NCSBN through Pearson VUE.

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Confirm your exam booking.

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If you pass the NCLEX exam, you will be issued a U.S. nursing license number for the respective state.

Step 8:

Begin job hunting, either through direct hiring or a recruiting agency. I will fully support you in finding a job that best matches your preferences.

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