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I am not in the Nursing profession and know next to nothing but I'd like to keep my future lady from making any mistakes in schooling. She is in The Philippines.

At this point she is thinking LPN. Schools over there are two years for that. If you become an American Citizen or are least married to an American how would you know if the school over there is accepted in the USA?

I've advised thinking of RN and while it's going to take up to two years before she comes over here (the time it takes for LPN) I am correct in assuming all RN's are 4 year degrees? I am in Seminole County Florida, and wasn't sure but it seems like the local community college gives you enough of a steady Nursing education to allow you to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

Here is where I am getting this the FAQ for Seminole State College. Again I'd assumed it was all a 4 year degree maybe they are saying it qualifies you to transfer into one but it also seems if you can take the NCLEX-RN you are in fact an RN. Perhaps the program is much more comprehensive than a regular 2-year degree? She would have to pass the TEAS to be accepted.

https://www.seminolestate.edu/nursing/degrees-diplomas/generic-track/rn-as

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

LPN is not recognized in the Philippines so most states will no longer accept PN education from the Philippines as there is no such credential.

RNs can complete a 2yr ASN, 3 year hospital based diploma or 4yr BSN, pass the NCLEX-RN and meet BoN requirements

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing Advice forum

As mentioned LPN isn't recognised in the Philippines so may not be recognised in the US. US has training from 2-4 years so she could do 2 years ADN and then bridge to RN later

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Moved to the Nursing Advice forum

As mentioned LPN isn't recognised in the Philippines so may not be recognised in the US. US has training from 2-4 years so she could do 2 years ADN and then bridge to RN later

Correction can do two years ADN for an RN then bridge to BSN later ;)

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Yes they're right of saying that the 2-year practical nursing in the Philippines can't pass the US standards. If she will study BSN in the Philippines, make sure that the school is accredited internationally or you may want to follow their advice about ADN to BSN. That will be a lot easier for her, especially in the future.

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

It is always recommended to study nursing in the country where you wish to live and practice. Educational credentials from the Phillipines have been going under additional scrutiny in recent years due to fraud (especially in California)

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Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.

This is an international board so if your lady speaks English she can sign on to her own free account and ask any number of questions she may be interested in.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

What does "my future lady" mean?

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
What does "my future lady" mean?

Perhaps an arrangement made through an international dating service....if ya catch my drift....

Anyway, OP, you should probably just wait until she's over here and can do schooling here. It's a big PITA to try and do it the way you're suggesting.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Um yeah, like she doesn't truly exist as HIS "lady" yet...

Perhaps an arrangement made through an international dating service....if ya catch my drift....

Anyway, OP, you should probably just wait until she's over here and can do schooling here. It's a big PITA to try and do it the way you're suggesting.

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if you're certain and serious about getting her over, then the best thing to do is to let her study in the US. In my situation, I never thought that I would be coming to the US, neither my dream nor my goal :yes: though I would be happy to render my care to any nation :up:

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