A BSN from Philippines. Living in US

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not really sure where to put this but,i am a BSN graduate from philippines and im now in USA about 12 days ago,i would like to ask questions about if i can work here as in any aspects of nursing related jobs as long as i wait for my nclex exam,rite now im living with my USC husband and i will live here for good.i dont want to waste time sitting here @ home with nothing to do so pls advice mo folks what can i do,i want to work with connection to my nursing career..can i work temporarily as LPN or what? what are the things i need to have to validate me to work here,im in state of new hampshire,and im not yet an RN in philippines,just a BSN...advices will be appreciated,thnx a lot

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

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If you work in Hospital, you could work as a unit secretary or transporter. You would have access to the nursing staff. You could take a CNA course and work as nursing assistant. To work as LPN you need to pass the nclex exam

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Or you could apply at a nursing home sometimes they train there own staff.

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Or you could apply at a nursing home sometimes they train there own staff.
really,is training available in ca?..
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Hi, you can repost this message to International forum. Well, i am also graduated in the philippines, RN here in Wa. I have difficulty looking for a job right now because I don't have yet my driver's license, so technically i can't drive. Then, just have my surgery last month that's why i am still recovering. Just been here since january 21 this year. I am so so so bored. So all you have to do is take a written exam on driving then practice more on road test. Plus, go to the hospital's website and ask for volunteer works like changing the linens etc, you can put that on your resume. Try also to drop some of your resume on nursing homes, some facilities don't require license to be a nursing assistant, besides you have BSN. That's all. Have a nice day

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

All skilled nursing facilites (SNF) receiving Medicare and Medicaid monies (that's most SNF facilites) are required to have certified nursing assistants who have passed state test; some SNF's provide onsite training and testing.

Since privately funded by its residents, Assisted living facilites (ALF) and continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) employ personal care assistants, most are not required to have certifiation. These are best places to look for first US healthcare positions while one applies and waits for state nursing license.

You will also need to meet US Immigration regulations as employers are required to document I9 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services status.

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