Be an lpn in ny ,after passing pnle could be my stepping stone working abroad?

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Hi everyone;-) I am thinking what would be my future if I will pass my PNLE this coming November, I just graduated this year. I am confused right now even I haven't done yet for the exam but I am hoping for the best result. Someone told me about applying as an LPN in New York right after passing the board exam, things not yet fully explained to me and since this person will also applied for it he said that this might be a good opportunity going abroad. He told me that if I am decided we could talk about it and will explain to me everything. I heard if working visa will be approved then everything will fall in the line and it will be easy for me to take NCLEX exam there. I am confused whether to take NCLEX here and first earn clinical experiences or take the opportunity since I am already 31, no work and only receiving financially support from my brother who's also a nurse in Bermuda and also I am experiencing low self-esteem because of my situation. I was told not have work but hearing complain about money matters from my brother even when I am still studying. I am afraid ending underemployed here in the Phil or worst NO JOB again. I even think he could not help me either applying in his work place because he did even told me he could. His instructions are passing the PNLE, NCLEX and earn a clinical experience while waiting for the application online. I was thinking how long would it take me to go abroad If I do that and I have heard and read some problems of going abroad even passing NCLEX would take you several years. And also even if I will have a nurse job here in the Phil, I will suffer from financial constraint, (you know). I am hoping for some advice out there. Thanks in advance;-) God bless us all.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Starting point is LPN will not get you a visa for the US. Most countries require a minimum of RN but prefer BSN when looking at international trained nurses and if you want the US then BSN is minimum required for H1b and not many hospitals currently going through that option. Also be aware that many nurses in the NY state are struggling to find work so that will make it even harder for a International nurse especially if looking for sponsor for immigrant visa (greencard) as the waiting times for GC is a couple of years

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

You are not eligible for licensing as an LPN in NY unless you graduated from a practical nursing school. RN school is not equivalent.

You employment opportunities will be limited as will the opportunities for sponsorship with no paid work experience, assuming you qualified as an RN/BSN

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