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You must apply with the Department first. If you have never been licensed in the U.S. , you must apply by examination method. If you are licensed in the U.S. , apply by endorsement method. Apply online at: IDFPR | Nurses under License Information > RN & LPN Applications.  \n\n| REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSE: |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| For more information go to:\u003Cbr>Rules for the Administration of The Nurse Practice Act: Section 1300.300 Application for Examination or Licensure 4) A)\u003Cbr>[http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000C03000R.html](http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000C03000R.html) |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| PROOF OF PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL LICENSING EXAMINATION: |  |  |\n| • NCLEX-National Council Licensure Exam\u003Cbr>The “National Council Licensure Exam”(NCLEX) state board application can be obtained by going to the IDFPR website at [http://continentaltestinginc.com/](http://continentaltestinginc.com/) .\u003Cbr>The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Help Line: 1(800) 560-6420. |  |  |\n| PROOF OF EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY CHOOSE ONE : |  |  |\n| • A Credential Evaluation Service Report & Proof of passing an English Exam (pg.3) if your program was not taught in English. | • An Original TruMerit VisaScreen Certificate or JS&A Visa4Nurses Certificate | • An Original TruMerit Certificate\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>*CGFNS is now “TruMerit” |\n\nTHE CES REPORT AND THE TOEFL / IELTS APPLIES TO ALL INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSES INCLUDING  \nU.S. CITIZENS AND VISA HOLDERS.  \nBECAUSE TRANSCRIPTS MAY BE HARD TO OBTAIN, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU  \nGET YOUR CES REPORT PRIOR TO APPLYLING FOR THE NCLEX.  \n\n| CES “Credential Evaluation Service” Report |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CHOOSE A VENDOR :\u003Cbr>The report must be obtained through one of the following credentialing service vendors. When complete the Department (IDFPR) will download the CES Report from the respective vendor’s website. |  |  |\n| TruMerit\u003Cbr>3600 Market Street, Suite 400\u003Cbr>Philadelphia, PA 19104- 2651 | Phone: 215.222.8454\u003Cbr>Email: CGFNS Connect Web Site:\u003Cbr>[https://www.trumerit.org/licensure/i](https://www.trumerit.org/licensure/i)llinois/ | Request:\u003Cbr>• The Professional Report\u003Cbr> *CGFNS is now “TruMerit” |\n| Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc.\u003Cbr>601 University Avenue, Suite 127\u003Cbr>Sacramento, CA 95825 | Phone: 916.921.0790\u003Cbr>Fax: 916.921.0793\u003Cbr>Email: [edu@eres.com](edu@eres.com)\u003Cbr>Web Site: [http://www.eres.com](http://www.eres.com) | Request:\u003Cbr>• The Nursing Evaluation and Course by Course Report |\n| Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.\u003Cbr>International Education Consultants\u003Cbr>7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173 | Phone: 305.273.1616\u003Cbr>Fax: 305.273.1338\u003Cbr>Email: [info@jsilny.org](info@jsilny.org)\u003Cbr>Web Site: [www.jsilny.org](www.jsilny.org) | Request:\u003Cbr>• Foreign Credential Evaluation for Boards of Nursing |\n| The Evaluation Company\u003Cbr>2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451, Houston, TX 77057 | Phone: 713.266.8805\u003Cbr>Fax: 713.789.6022\u003Cbr>Email: docs@evalcompany.com\u003Cbr>Web Site:\u003Cbr>[https://evalcompany.com/](https://evalcompany.com/) | Request\u003Cbr>• Nursing Course Analysis |\n| International Education Evaluations LLC (IEE) 7900 Mattews-Mint Hill Rd, Sutie 1A\u003Cbr>Charlotte, NC 28277 | Phone: 704-772-0109 Website Link:\u003Cbr>[https://myiee.org/university/illinois-board](https://myiee.org/university/illinois-board)of-nursing\u003Cbr>Email: The [myiee.org](myiee.org) website provides a 24/7 live-person chat feature. | Request\u003Cbr>• Credential Evaluation Report |\n\nTHE CES REPORT IS VALID FOR THE LIFE OF THE APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE OR THREE YEARS AT THE LONGEST  \nAll documents must be translated to English before submitting.  \nPlease continue to next page.  \n\n| Language- If t","cbCaiv9HHiDLo0TW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv9HHiDLo0TW","pdf",556565,"English","# Requirements for Internationally Educated Nurses\n## Licensing application pathways (examination vs endorsement)\n## Proof of NCLEX and where to apply\n## Proof of education equivalency (CES, VisaScreen/TruMerit)\n## Choosing a CES credentialing vendor and required reports\n## Validity period for CES reports and translation requirement\n## English exam eligibility, vendors, and passing scores by date","[{\"question\":\"How does an internationally educated nurse apply if they have never been licensed in the U.S. or already are licensed?\",\"answer\":\"If never licensed in the U.S., apply by the examination method. 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