DIY HOPE (with DIY Scholar)
We have prepared a step-by-step guide to becoming a U.S.-registered nurse and graduate student. To get started, simply create your Hope account. DIY Hope includes both free and paid services, with affordable pricing available within your account.
Inside your Hope account, you will gain access to guidance on how to:
- File your CGFNS or JSILNY CES report
- Study for the NCLEX-RN in a cost-effective way using Hope Prep
- Submit your Board of Nursing application
- Register for the NCLEX and receive your Authorization to Test (ATT)
- Access Hope Search, our hospital search database designed to support proactive job applications.
- Use Scholar Search, our college and university explorer, for researching graduate programs and funding opportunities.
- Access DIY Scholar, a step-by-step guide for navigating the U.S. graduate school application process.
- Prepare for the IELTS exam using affordable study options.
- Receive email-based support from a Hope Case Manager.
- And more!
Having the right guidance can help reduce unnecessary stress, confusion, time, and costs throughout the process.
CRADLE PROGRAM
Nurses from countries experiencing license verification challenges may still be eligible for the Cradle Program, subject to evaluation.
As a Cradled Nurse, you will receive:
- DIY Hope.
- NCLEX sponsorship support, with specific terms and conditions outlined in your Hope Agreement upon acceptance.
- Extended access to Hope Prep and other services at no additional cost.
- Dedicated support from a Hope Case Manager throughout the U.S. RN licensure process.
Please note that the Cradle Program has an acceptance rate of approximately 2%, and the majority of nurses on the Hope platform complete their journey through DIY Hope.
Criteria for Cradle acceptance.
- Create a Hope account
- Complete Hope Prep with the required performance standards:
- Answer all Q-Bank questions with at least an 85% average score
- Pass two consecutive CAT exams
- Submit a Cradle application request through their Hope account.
- Sit for a proctored CAT exam & Interview with a Hope Case Manager.
Eligibility Notice
The Cradle Program is currently available to African, South & Southeast Asian nurses only.
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Important: Admission into the Cradle Program is highly competitive and selective. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Terms and conditions apply.
