Banned from continuing education in nursing, HELP.

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Hello all,

I graduated nursing program a few months ago and I passed the Nclex. I will not be recieving my liscence because of my expired visa, so I am currently not working as a RN :scrying: . My dilemma is that I would like to pursue a bachelors degree in nursing and after that a masters in nursing, but the requiremnets for all nursing schools and online degree is a RN liscence, which I don't have. I would like to know does anyone on this board know of a school or a way to get into a bachelors program without the liscence. BTW I live in NY. I would really like to continue my education while waiting for my visa to be renewed. All info is well appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Hello all,

I graduated nursing program a few months ago and I passed the Nclex. I will not be recieving my liscence because of my expired visa, so I am currently not working as a RN :scrying: . My dilemma is that I would like to pursue a bachelors degree in nursing and after that a masters in nursing, but the requiremnets for all nursing schools and online degree is a RN liscence, which I don't have. I would like to know does anyone on this board know of a school or a way to get into a bachelors program without the liscence. BTW I live in NY. I would really like to continue my education while waiting for my visa to be renewed. All info is well appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I would suggest that you take some individual courses that YOU ARE SURE would be included in the BSN program you wish to graduate from. That way, when you get your Visa and your license, you will be a little ahead of the game and will not feel that time was lost.

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Hello all,

I graduated nursing program a few months ago and I passed the Nclex. I will not be recieving my liscence because of my expired visa, so I am currently not working as a RN :scrying: . My dilemma is that I would like to pursue a bachelors degree in nursing and after that a masters in nursing, but the requiremnets for all nursing schools and online degree is a RN liscence, which I don't have. I would like to know does anyone on this board know of a school or a way to get into a bachelors program without the liscence. BTW I live in NY. I would really like to continue my education while waiting for my visa to be renewed. All info is well appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I'm not sure why you can't work as a License Nurse , maybe you can ask for immigration lawyer and see you option from there. most of the immigration lawyer offer a free consultation and they can answer your question and also they can tell if you have a chance to work which i think you do if i'm correct.. :)

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I'm not sure why you can't work as a License Nurse , maybe you can ask for immigration lawyer and see you option from there. most of the immigration lawyer offer a free consultation and they can answer your question and also they can tell if you have a chance to work which i think you do if i'm correct.. :)

Heres what happens to Therapists whose Visas have expired: They dont necessarily lose their licenses if they already have one, BUT they cant find any employer to hire/sponsor them, because the employer would have legal difficulties.

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jsteine1, I was thinking about taking some courses that apply to the BSN program I choose to attend.

As for me not working as a nurse, the Boards of nursing only issues liscences to people who have valid visa's, greencards or citizens. I have gone to job interviews and lawyers and they all tell me it's impossible to get hired. BTW I was never issued a license so my situation is different.

Thank you both for the advice.

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Specializes in CIC, CVICU, MSICU, NeuroICU.

So are you able to work as an RN now? let me know pls or PM me

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