Which of the following would be the first action that a foreign nurse should take to practice in the United States?
a. Apply for a hospital job in the personal desired state to practice in.
b. Enroll in a community college to study "American" nursing.
c. Contact NCLEX to set up a testing time.
d. Contact the board of nursing in the per-sonal desired state to practice nursing in.
D
The first step the foreign nurse should take is to contact the board of nursing in the personal de-sired state to practice nursing in. The state board of nursing will provide information to the for-eign nurse regarding Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certifica-tion program, the NCLEX examination, and licensure requirements for nursing in that state.
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