Health Care NCLEX Prep International Nurse Global Nursing 65 Clock Hours

Bridge Your Credentials. Become a U.S. Registered Nurse.

Your RN Journey Starts Here

If you were educated as a nurse outside the U.S. and are now seeking licensure in Texas, this is your bridge. The RN International Program at Graduate America provides the clinical hours, U.S.-based training, and NCLEX preparation you need to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States.

Program Overview

🌍 Audience: Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
🕒 Format: In-Person Clinical + Online Didactic (Hybrid)
🧑‍⚕️ Credential Earned: Certificate of Completion + NCLEX Readiness
📝 Licensure Exam: NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Exam)
📍 Location: Graduate America – Houston Campus
📑 Clinical Hours: Verified by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for foreign-trained nurses who:

Have completed a nursing diploma or degree outside the U.S.
Need to meet U.S. licensure requirements (clinical deficiencies, U.S. hours, etc.)
Plan to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and practice nursing in the United States
Seek an accredited pathway with proven NCLEX outcomes

What You’ll Learn

The program is focused on U.S.-based nursing practices and licensure success:

Clinical Judgment & Patient-Centered Care
Infection Control & Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership in the U.S. Healthcare System
Ethical & Legal Considerations in U.S. Nursing
NCLEX-RN Content Domains
Intensive Exam Prep + Simulated Practice

Clinical Practice Requirements

Students complete required U.S. clinical hours through:
Approved supervised rotations in local healthcare settings
Clinical evaluations aligned with the Texas BON
Training tailored to meet any deficiency noted in credential evaluations (CGFNS or BON letters)

Admissions Requirements

Proof of nursing education outside the U.S.
English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS if applicable)
Evaluation letter from Texas Board of Nursing or CGFNS
Clear background check & health clearance
TEAS entrance exam or equivalent test score (see catalog for latest updates)

Why Graduate America?

✅ Specialization in International RN Transitions
🏥 Real U.S. Clinical Hours + State-Approved Facilities
💼 NCLEX-RN Review & Career Readiness Coaching
🌐 Hybrid Flexibility with In-Person Clinicals
📚 Experienced Faculty with U.S. & Global Nursing Expertise
🏆 Trusted by International Students Around the World

Outcomes & Career Pathways

Graduates are eligible to:
Sit for the NCLEX-RN
Apply for U.S. Registered Nurse licensure
Enter employment pipelines with hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the U.S.
Explore advanced nursing education pathways (BSN, MSN)

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