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Aug 25, 2008 09:26 PM

work-study program in US


Hi. I am a foreign registered RN. Is anybody familiar with the Global Scholarship Alliance? It offers foreign nurses a fully funded MSN scholarship at an accredited American university and a paid practical training as a nurse (part-time/full-time) at an on-campus hospital at the same time. Several universities and hospitals throughout US serve as educational and training partners. If you are familiar with the program could I ask for any comment or advice? I am intending to participate in the said program. Thank you so much!




The nursing schools at the colleges and universities listed below participate in the GSA program.

Anderson University — Anderson, Indiana


Mercy College — Dobbs Ferry, New York

University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, Ohio

Binghamton University (SUNY) — Binghamton, New York

Midwestern State University — Witchita Falls, Texas

University of the Incarnate Word — San Antonio, Texas

Capital University — Columbus, Ohio

Millersville University — Millersville, Pennsylvania

The University of Kansas — Kansas City, Kansas


Long Island University — Brooklyn, New York

Northwestern States University — Alexandria, Louisiana

University of North Carolina Greensboro — Greensboro, North Carolina

Loyola University New Orleans — New Orleans, Louisiana



Regis University — Denver, Colorado



Xavier University — Cincinnati, Ohio


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from suzanne4
Old Aug 25, 2008, 11:22 PM

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Please take the time to do some reading on the International Forum about this program as well as others like it.

Student visas do not permit one to work in the US, it requires additional approval of the US government and that cannot even be applied for until one is in the US under the student visa. There is no full-time experience involved as you cannot work full-time with a student visa unless it is during summer vacation or breaks. No more than 20 hours per week for work and this is per the US government.

This program also requires that you return home for at least two years. You will not be able to remain in the US when this visa is over with.
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from Sugar RN
Old Aug 25, 2008, 11:46 PM

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Hi I also went there at GSA and They have discussed the programs to me.
Study and work as part time.. But I'm still researching about this company.
Let me know if you have updates.
PM me too..
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from kxanuddin
Old Aug 27, 2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar RN View Post
Hi I also went there at GSA and They have discussed the programs to me.
Study and work as part time.. But I'm still researching about this company.
Let me know if you have updates.
PM me too..
hi sugarRN..i learned about GSA thru an email they sent to me and their website..its a very attractive offer and a big opportunity as well. i mean, where else could you get a free masteral scholarship in a university?i am willing to work and study at the same time. i may earn less but it doesn't matter. the point is ur already in US soil. what bothers me is that i was informed that after the program you have to go back to phils. and then im not so sure what happens after that. Are the visas they are offering only student visas?or do they also issue working/immigrant visa?
ur right, i guess it is better if we do more research about the company and their program. i hope we'll get more feedbacks from other people thru this post..thank you so much also for responding..tc
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Old Aug 27, 2008, 04:25 AM

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In my own opinion, there is no scholarship grants that would not require you to do service for them after you finish their program. After all they have helped you with your continuing education. There is always a catch to everything especially if it involves big money. Going back to your home country is a good way to teach and render service to others who are in need.
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from chenxiam
Old Aug 31, 2008, 04:09 PM

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to kxannudinHi. I am a foreign registered RN. Is anybody familiar with the Global Scholarship Alliance? It offers foreign nurses a fully funded MSN scholarship at an accredited American university and a paid practical training as a nurse (part-time/full-time) at an on-campus hospital at the same time. Several universities and hospitals throughout US serve as educational and training partners. If you are familiar with the program could I ask for any comment or advice? I am intending to participate in the said program. Thank you so much!


im a gsa scholar!most of my colleagues are ther in NY already!LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY!they finished their MSN major in nurse executive already!they are on j1 visa!while studying for 3 years they are working partime on their affiliated hospital!but after graduation they have remaining 1 1/2 years to work as a full time.sadly i was late for my papers to be submitted thats why i was not able to join them!gsa applied me to another university in pennsylvania!MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY,i was accepted together with the affiliated hospital, but the hospital wants their applicant to be filed on immigrant visa!thats why im still waiting for the retro to be lifted!
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from suzanne4
Old Aug 31, 2008, 06:46 PM

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The J-1 visa requires that one leaves the US for a minimum of two years.
Does not matter what happens with the retrogression, the issue is that with this visa, one needs to leave the US. The entire premise of the visa was that the nurse would return to their country for at least two years to teach.

J-1 designates an exchange visa. And is not transferable to other status.
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from kxanuddin
Old Sep 07, 2008, 11:22 PM

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tnx a lot for ur info...yup im still doin sum researches to know more about GSA..i just dont want to get into sumthing im unsure of. but so far i think im going to go on with my application...if u have more/addtl info hop u cud tke tym to snd me a msg agn..goodluck 2u agn..hop the retro gets lifted soon!!
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Old Sep 08, 2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kxanuddin View Post
tnx a lot for ur info...yup im still doin sum researches to know more about GSA..i just dont want to get into sumthing im unsure of. but so far i think im going to go on with my application...if u have more/addtl info hop u cud tke tym to snd me a msg agn..goodluck 2u agn..hop the retro gets lifted soon!!
We ask that you write in proper English instead of text as many people do not use it or understand it but also you will have to pass English exams and this is a good way to practice writing in English. Also hospitals documentation will only have agreed abbreviations and text will not be among them
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from suzanne4
Old Sep 09, 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kxanuddin View Post
tnx a lot for ur info...yup im still doin sum researches to know more about GSA..i just dont want to get into sumthing im unsure of. but so far i think im going to go on with my application...if u have more/addtl info hop u cud tke tym to snd me a msg agn..goodluck 2u agn..hop the retro gets lifted soon!!
Not sure if you understand how the retrogression works. It is in place when the demand for visas exceeds the number that are available per year. Depending on your country of birth and things can be expected to take longer than other countries. We do not expect the retrogression to be over anytime soon, more like years with the numbers that are already waiting with completed files for a visa number.

And do be aware that if you have signed a contract for this program, it is for the J-1 visa and that it cannot be adjusted to another visa and you are expected to return home to teach for a period of two years when you are done with your program. It is called an exchange visa and means just that.

If you have signed an agreement with an employer already and then decide to try this program please be aware that you will be responsible for the cancellation fees that will be do to the original employer.

There are no shortcuts to getting to work in the US.
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