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Announcements

International Nurses:

As of October 1, 2009 all new International Applicants who hold a CGFNS Certificate or a Visa Screen Certificate must also obtain a Vermont specific CES report.

As of July 1, 2009 all new International Applicants are required to obtain a Credentials Evaluation Service Report from either of the following companies:

CGFNS International
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA
Website: www.cgfns.org
Phone: 215-349-8767

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231
Website: www.ierf.org
Email: alliedhealth@ierf.org
Phone: 310-258-9451

Please see the application form for specific instructions.

International Nurses

As of May 15, 2012, the Vermont State Board of Nursing will be unable to accept applications without a valid US Social Security Number. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Checking Your Application Status:

April 2012 - The current processing time for international applications is 60 days from the day it is received in the Board of Nursing office. Please do not call to check on the status of your application until 60 business days have passed.

If you are represented by an Agency, contact them for information PRIOR to contacting the State of Vermont. All information concerning your application file will first be conveyed to your agency if you have chosen to be represented during the application process.  Agency representation is not required to apply to the State of Vermont.

Please note that your CES report is only available to this office for a period of ONE YEAR. Therefore your application must be submitted within that one year timeframe.

Email is the primary form of communication from this office.

Application Forms

NCLEX Re-Take Forms and Information

For questions about re-take applications call 802-828-2396 or email nclex_retake@sec.state.vt.us

Exam information

National Council for State Boards of Nursing

Pearson Vue Website

Educational Program Information

The State of Vermont is currently not accepting applications from applicants educated in Haiti. Effective 9/2/2008.

FAQs

International Nurse Frequently Asked Questions

Contact: foreign_nurse@sec.state.vt.us or 802-828-1380.

Please note that only applicants or their designated agencies may call or email with questions about specific applications.

Q. How do I change my Address?

A. Fill out the following form and send it to this office through postal mail. Name and/or Address Change Request Form