can i study in Mexico and work in the US

[Yvonne_678]

Im a legal resident in the us. I have a high school diploma and some college hrs. But im interested in taking a 4yr. Program in mexico city for the rn program. But im not sure if after im done i can just take the exam and work in the us? If u can please advise me i would really appreciated. Thanks!

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

You will have to check with the board of nursing (BON) for the state where you'd be working to see what their requirements are for licensure as a foreign grad. Generally, you'll have to go through CGFNS for evaluation of your degree and eligibility to sit for the U.S. boards, as well as passing an English proficiency exam (unless you can get that waived). Be careful -- there are no guarantees that your education will be accepted. Have you asked the school about it?