Registered Nurse

What is a Registered Nurse?

A Registered Nurse is a title given to an individual by a governing body or institution after successfully meeting it's mandated requirements.

How does one become a Registered Nurse?

Depending on the country, state, or province.

As a licensed nurse in three countries, I'll be sharing with you the process that I took in order to be licensed on those countries.

1. Philippines

          To be a Registered Nurse in the Philippines, based on R.A. 9173, the following must be met:

• Be a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen of a country which permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits,
• He/she is of a good moral character,
• A holder of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized (by the proper government agency) institution; and
• Pass the Nursing Licensure Examination

1. Saudi Arabia

          For the purpose of this entry, I'll be only writing the process that I took:

• Be a licensed nurse from his/her country of origin,
• Has at least a year of working experience,
• Undergone validation of necessary documents (dataflow), and
• Pass the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Nurse Prometric Exam

1. United States of America

          For the purpose of this entry, I'll be only writing the process that I took:

• Apply to the State of your choosing, provided that you will meet the necessary requirements mandated by the state's board of nursing. I applied in the State of Texas.
• Have your nursing education and license validated. Mine was validated by the CGFNS as it is required by Texas Board of Nursing.
• Submit your finger print. (Again required by the State of Texas)
• Take the Nursing Jurisprudence Examination (this is part of the requirement of the Texas Board of Nursing).
• Once completed, apply for eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Pass the NCLEX

Note: This entry is based only on my memory, as such further research and reading is recommended. 😀