My South Carolina RN license is in inactive status since 4/2014 as I didn't have work authorization to renew it. I recently finished a CNA course ( state certification testing pending) because I wanted to work at least as a CNA and get healthcare experience. I have never worked as an RN. Now I have work authorization ( we have been granted green card after 11 years in the US :) ) and looking to apply for PCT /CNA jobs. I'm kind of lost, do I mention that I'm an RN ( inactive license) in my cover letter/ resume? In my opinion I should mention.
But when I mention they would not even look at my resume after that.
My other concern is am I allowed to work as a PCT/ CNA even if my RN License is inactive?
I don't plan on re-activating it until I find a CNA/ PCT job and have worked in that job for at least 1 year.
I tried to find it in SC board of nursing web site but I can't find anything regarding that. I have been trying to contact the board but they are closed since before Christmas. I know I should have contacted them before the CNA course. But I'm glad I took it because it was kind of like a little refresher course for nursing fundamentals.
what do you guys know/think? Thank you in advance :)
You thought that you could just jump to the head of the line? Right?
I don't understand folks. You busted your ass to become a nurse but you waited 11 years to get a green card? what the ****!
I don't feel for you what so ever. You come with ambition to work but not to become a citizen? Perhaps you need to evaluate "YOU?"
Become a citizen and reap the pleasure of REAL FREEDOM, or what's left. TAKE PART OF AMERICA AND BE AMERICAN!
Everything falls into place after that.
I don't know the specifics of OP's situation, but the INS doesn't always make things quick and easy for people. I am a US citizen from birth; when my husband and I got married, he was on a fiance visa (had formerly been a student visa.) He didn't get his greencard until we'd been married 18 months, and his citizenship until 8 yrs in. So it's not as simple as you make it sound.
I don't know the specifics of OP's situation, but the INS doesn't always make things quick and easy for people. I am a US citizen from birth; when my husband and I got married, he was on a fiance visa (had formerly been a student visa.) He didn't get his greencard until we'd been married 18 months, and his citizenship until 8 yrs in. So it's not as simple as you make it sound.
My husband has been in the US for nine years and has no desire for citizenship. Shhhh. He will probably keep renewing his greencard until he dies, lil.
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My husband has been in the US for nine years and has no desire for citizenship. Shhhh. He will probably keep renewing his greencard until he dies, lil.
I've been in the US half my life now and just keep renewing my green card. When becoming a citizen you are expected to renounce all previous loyalities. I wouldn't take an oath unless I meant it.
You thought that you could just jump to the head of the line? Right?
I don't understand folks. You busted your ass to become a nurse but you waited 11 years to get a green card? what the ****!
I don't feel for you what so ever. You come with ambition to work but not to become a citizen? Perhaps you need to evaluate "YOU?"
Become a citizen and reap the pleasure of REAL FREEDOM, or what's left. TAKE PART OF AMERICA AND BE AMERICAN!
Everything falls into place after that.
Congratulations! That was both unnecessary and unhelpful. Because green cards grow on green card trees right? And citizenship is bestowed on you immediately. Awesome. Murica.
You thought that you could just jump to the head of the line? Right?
I don't understand folks. You busted your ass to become a nurse but you waited 11 years to get a green card? what the ****!
I don't feel for you what so ever. You come with ambition to work but not to become a citizen? Perhaps you need to evaluate "YOU?"
Become a citizen and reap the pleasure of REAL FREEDOM, or what's left. TAKE PART OF AMERICA AND BE AMERICAN!
Everything falls into place after that.
Eh, it's her choice to become a citizen or not - but she has to reap the consequences. She wasn't here illegally and not everyone wants to "BE AMERICAN"
My South Carolina RN license is in inactive status since 4/2014 as I didn't have work authorization to renew it. I recently finished a CNA course ( state certification testing pending) because I wanted to work at least as a CNA and get healthcare experience. I have never worked as an RN. Now I have work authorization ( we have been granted green card after 11 years in the US :) ) and looking to apply for PCT /CNA jobs. I'm kind of lost, do I mention that I'm an RN ( inactive license) in my cover letter/ resume? In my opinion I should mention.
But when I mention they would not even look at my resume after that.
My other concern is am I allowed to work as a PCT/ CNA even if my RN License is inactive?
I don't plan on re-activating it until I find a CNA/ PCT job and have worked in that job for at least 1 year.
I tried to find it in SC board of nursing web site but I can't find anything regarding that. I have been trying to contact the board but they are closed since before Christmas. I know I should have contacted them before the CNA course. But I'm glad I took it because it was kind of like a little refresher course for nursing fundamentals.
what do you guys know/think? Thank you in advance :)
I think it's a good idea if you need a job, needs hours and want experience. Once you're in as CNA, it is easy to get hours, as there are call offs very often (where I've worked).
I don't know the specifics of OP's situation, but the INS doesn't always make things quick and easy for people. I am a US citizen from birth; when my husband and I got married, he was on a fiance visa (had formerly been a student visa.) He didn't get his greencard until we'd been married 18 months, and his citizenship until 8 yrs in. So it's not as simple as you make it sound.
As a 53 year young man, I have a brother in-law from England who has be TRYING for over 15 years.
I know the process and the whoas.
I wish I were a simpleton like you assume.
A great man told me once, "Don't open your mouth unless you know what you are talking about. It makes you look like a fool." I don't and will not comment unless I know that I am talking about or make a bet with a fool.
UObviously some very ignorant people on this post , getting legal status in this country is not as easy as you think . It can cost thousands of dollars and years for some to get a green card . Only those familiar with the immigration process know the struggle , anyways I strongly suggest to the original poster to find how to get the RN license active , speak directly to the board of your state and they can help you with the process . I'm not quite understanding why you just don't renew your license instead of trying to become a cna, any rationale for that?
Update: I called the SC BON and they didn't have an answer for my question. So they directed me to the place where they do SC Nursing Assistant registry. According to her I need to have an active RN license if I want to practice as a CNA. I can't be a CNA if I have an inactive RN license. SO I might as well renew my RN license and do my CNA certification both. I know.... I know.. why work as a CNA if I have RN.... Like I said before it was very hard for me to find a RN job as a fresh graduate. That is the reason I though I'll be a CNA/PCT first and get my foot in the door first and get healthcare experience, then work my way up to work as a nurse.
Thank you for those who provided useful comments and being helpful. Those who have been through the immigration process actually will understand how time consuming , overwhelming and how expensive it is. But let's not go off tracks. I didn't want to start a debate .
I remember my mom saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say nothing at all"
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I don't know the specifics of OP's situation, but the INS doesn't always make things quick and easy for people. I am a US citizen from birth; when my husband and I got married, he was on a fiance visa (had formerly been a student visa.) He didn't get his greencard until we'd been married 18 months, and his citizenship until 8 yrs in. So it's not as simple as you make it sound.