The Independent Guide to Working as a Nurse in the USA
42,954 internationally educated nurses took the NCLEX in 2024. Half failed. Here is the data, the timelines, and the agency fee disclosures that no recruiter publishes.
NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates by Country, 2024
Source: NCSBN 2024Filipino nurses pass at 51.7%. The right prep course moves you into the passing half.
Full data →DOS has warned that EB-3 Final Action Dates may retrogress in coming months. Philippines current date: August 1, 2023. India: December 15, 2013.
EB-3 Wait: Philippines vs. India
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Where to start
Complete Pathway
Full timeline, total costs, and every step from credential evaluation to visa — in one place.
NCLEX Guide
Pass rates by country, NGN format changes, and an honest comparison of prep courses.
Agency Comparison
Fee disclosures, breach penalties, and the questions you need to ask every recruiter.
Cost Calculator
Total credential cost from CGFNS through NCLEX — itemized, by your state and situation.
Visa Bulletin Tracker
EB-3 priority dates for Philippines and India, updated monthly with plain-language interpretation.
By Country
Philippines, India, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana — country-specific timelines and requirements.
Filipino nurses pass at 51.7%.
That's 39 points below US-educated nurses. The right NCLEX prep course — one built for the Next Generation NCLEX format — is the highest-leverage thing you can do before exam day.
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