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No. 20
from Promin1
Old Sep 18, 2009, 03:24 PM

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I'm pretty sure you've already had a consultation with more then just one lawyer. I empathize your situation and I know it's hard for you. I think Dream Act or immigration reform will pass. Hopefully sooner than later. The big problem is that you won't be able to obtain a license without a SSN. I don't know, maybe some states don't require SSN for obtaining a license. Then you need to take NCLEX there. It's important to get your license here in the States. Also, if you consider moving to another country as a backup plan, make sure you have your BSN first.
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No. 21
from seungk5
Old Sep 19, 2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Promin1 View Post
I'm pretty sure you've already had a consultation with more then just one lawyer. I empathize your situation and I know it's hard for you. I think Dream Act or immigration reform will pass. Hopefully sooner than later. The big problem is that you won't be able to obtain a license without a SSN. I don't know, maybe some states don't require SSN for obtaining a license. Then you need to take NCLEX there. It's important to get your license here in the States. Also, if you consider moving to another country as a backup plan, make sure you have your BSN first.
thanks for the advice! Problem is even with license I still need experience in order to immigrate as a nurse... I can't get a BSN because I can't get a license. Even if I have a BSN I would need experience to be a nurse in another country. It seems like I would have to transfer to a school in that country and graduate with their degree in order to work there as a nurse.
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No. 22
from Promin1
Old Sep 19, 2009, 08:15 AM
Updated Sep 19, 2009 at 08:28 AM by Promin1

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You can't get a license in California, but maybe in other states you can. You have to find out, and then you have to take NCLEX and apply for initial licensure in that state. Then you have to get BSN in that state too. Getting experience in not as important as getting a license and BSN. Just for your information, many Filipinos manage to get the US license without leaving Phillipines and without a SSN.

I think you can get licensed in Oregon without a SSN
http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/SSN_info.shtml

Seach on google about other states.
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No. 23
from seungk5
Old Sep 19, 2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Promin1 View Post
You can't get a license in California, but maybe in other states you can. You have to find out, and then you have to take NCLEX and apply for initial licensure in that state. Then you have to get BSN in that state too. Getting experience in not as important as getting a license and BSN. Just for your information, many Filipinos manage to get the US license without leaving Phillipines and without a SSN.

I think you can get licensed in Oregon without a SSN
http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/SSN_info.shtml

Seach on google about other states.
thank you!!! I researched and oregon, arizona and few other states gives you the license without SSN, just can't work with it.

well here's my issue... I will have license but no experience... what do I do with that? It is clear on new zealand and canadian nursing websites that experience of one year (minimum) is a must. Maybe I can pursue BSN... but that's out of state tuition, tons of money to study outside of California for me... I will graduate and again, no experience... if nothing passes (dream act doesn't pass, if) then I still can't immigrate to another country because I don't have experience. Wouldn't I be better off getting my ASN and license and going to RN to BSN program in canada? I saw some online.
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No. 24
from Promin1
Old Sep 19, 2009, 09:44 PM

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No it's not going to be better to get your BSN in Canada. First of all, you are you going to get there? Second, you need a license anyway. So I would suggest to do a research in which state you can be licensed, and also what's the admission criteria and cost for BSN program there. Obtaining BSN in the States should be your priority at this moment. Experience is only secondary.
I would like to emphasize that you need to take initial licensure exam in the state where you plan to get your license.
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No. 25
from seungk5
Old Sep 20, 2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Promin1 View Post
No it's not going to be better to get your BSN in Canada. First of all, you are you going to get there? Second, you need a license anyway. So I would suggest to do a research in which state you can be licensed, and also what's the admission criteria and cost for BSN program there. Obtaining BSN in the States should be your priority at this moment. Experience is only secondary.
I would like to emphasize that you need to take initial licensure exam in the state where you plan to get your license.
thank you!

well that's totally possible but... BSN without experience still leaves me hanging because other countries won't accept me without experience. It is possible for me to go back to Korea and get a student visa to Canada and study RN to BSN there, that way I will get sponsored there. Is that not possible???
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No. 26
from Fiona59
Old Sep 20, 2009, 12:36 AM

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I think you are confusing yourself with your research. The RN to BScN transition in Canada is for experienced RN diploma holders to gain the BScN degree. The degree is a requirement for entry into nursing practice in Canada. The existing, experienced diploma nurses are upgrading in order to become Managers and work in Public Health. It is a career advancement step for these nurses.
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No. 27
from seungk5
Old Sep 20, 2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiona59 View Post
I think you are confusing yourself with your research. The RN to BScN transition in Canada is for experienced RN diploma holders to gain the BScN degree. The degree is a requirement for entry into nursing practice in Canada. The existing, experienced diploma nurses are upgrading in order to become Managers and work in Public Health. It is a career advancement step for these nurses.
http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/programs/gneng-cr.html

well this program talks about educating nurses who studied internationally and is coming back to nursing...

there are few programs like this, maybe not rn to bsn but at least some kind of transition program.
http://www.care4nurses.org/courses/

but you are right, I am not 100 percent sure if I will be eligible upon graduating.
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No. 28
from seungk5
Old Sep 20, 2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Promin1 View Post
No it's not going to be better to get your BSN in Canada. First of all, you are you going to get there? Second, you need a license anyway. So I would suggest to do a research in which state you can be licensed, and also what's the admission criteria and cost for BSN program there. Obtaining BSN in the States should be your priority at this moment. Experience is only secondary.
I would like to emphasize that you need to take initial licensure exam in the state where you plan to get your license.
y is that by the way??? So I have to choose carefully which state to take licensure because I can only get the license from that state??? On top of that I have to get into the school in that state!!! I am looking at Oregon Health and Science University, they have online RN BSN program and since I live in California, I can do clinical here and do classes online, 420 dollars per credit. Not too bad at all! I can get the license in Oregon and apply for this program... it just means I have to make sure I qualify for this program because once I get Oregon license, I have to go to Oregon school and this is the only one that I can afford... the other schools are more expensive.
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No. 29
Old Sep 20, 2009, 07:07 AM

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Because of the situation the OP is in I am moving this to the International forum as discussing several things and countries
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