Costa Rican Nurses

[Mimosa]

Hi I will like some info in regards to the process of working in the USA, I am from Costa Rica and l recentrly graduated. I did 4 years University program to get my RN degree.

If someone can provide info in regards to the process or what l have to do in order to be able to work in USA. THANKS!!!!

[elkpark]

The information you need is all already posted in the International Nursing forum. Here is one thread to start with:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f75/start-here-primer-all-wish-work-us-160143.html

[suzanne4, RN]

You will have to go thru licensure process and then immigration. And with the retrogression in place, it is not going to be quick at all.

Please read the Primer as mentioned at the top of this forum, all instructions are posted there. Let us know if you have any further questions after reading that.

[latinpiva]

did you find what you were looking for???

[suzanne4, RN]

The requirements are the same for any foreign nurse wishing to work in the US, and all of the information can be found in the Primer at the top of this page.

Licensure requirements must be met, followed by immigration procedures.

[Mimosa]

yes, thank you l did a rn from a recruiment company explained all the steps one by one ... she also told me about the delay with the ins at this time ...she also mention that it takes about 10 months or more before you arrive to usa. she told me very clearly that usa does not hired rn with out experience and l jut graduated. but thanks any way i am know in the process of moving to canada, the process is easier and faster :redpinkhe.... thank you ...

[suzanne4, RN]

yes, thank you l did a rn from a recruiment company explained all the steps one by one ... she also told me about the delay with the ins at this time ...she also mention that it takes about 10 months or more before you arrive to usa. she told me very clearly that usa does not hired rn with out experience and l jut graduated. but thanks any way i am know in the process of moving to canada, the process is easier and faster :redpinkhe.... thank you ...

sorry, but this person has given you very bad information. no one has arrived in the us in that short of time, and that time does not even start until you have completed the nclecx-rn exam and the employer petitions you. you are looking at several years for a chance at a visa for the us.

the us is not in the hiring business, that is just the requirement of that one agency. but do suggest that you obtain experience first as it will be easier to get hired.