Re: My path to becoming a CRNA... am i doing it right?
Just to put my spin on things for you, concerning immigration:
You cannot work with the LPN license, the US government requires the RN after your name to get a green card. Suggest that you go straight for the RN, and since you are just starting, the best route would be the BSN if you can get into a program that has that. With the F-1 status, you do qualify for the CPT that will permit you to work a limited number of hours during your training.
There is not one thing that any employer can do for you as an LPN, so take that out of the equation.
I would focus on getting the RN first, and then you will need to get at least one year of experience in the ICU before being able to get into a CRNA program. Please take things one step at a time or they will seem too numerous to handle. Please check out the International Forum for much that you need to know on this subject.
A US citizen can petition for their parents, but it takes usually about ten years, not the same that would be if you were petitioning a spouse or your children. It can be done, but it will take years.
And sorry about your loss of your father.
Nursing News