How do I get enrolled into a 4yrs BSN.

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Hello sir,

I am a high school graduate from Ghana in the western part of Africa..I have the dream of getting into a 4yrs BSN program.. My electives were Geography,Economics,Government,Elective mathematics aside with Maths,Science,English and Social studies as a compulsory subjects of study.. Do I have to take any other different high school course before I can be admitted into the university to study a BSN in nursing since am in the states now.. ? My least grade in the courses I studied was C. I hope you can help me know know step to take next to get into my career path.. Thank you..

Am really confused about this.. Gosh

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Hello sir,

I am a high school graduate from Ghana in the western part of Africa..I have the dream of getting into a 4yrs BSN program.. My electives were Geography,Economics,Government,Elective mathematics aside with Maths,Science,English and Social studies as a compulsory subjects of study.. Do I have to take any other different high school course before I can be admitted into the university to study a BSN in nursing since am in the states now.. ? My least grade in the courses I studied was C. I hope you can help me know know step to take next to get into my career path.. Thank you..

Am really confused about this.. Gosh

Where do you wish to study? In Ghana?

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Most colleges and universities admit students generally, then you take pre requisite courses at the university that will prepare you for a nursing program. Generally it's 2 years before you can start a nursing program and 2 years of actual nursing courses. Good luck!

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Apply to schools you are interested in, and see what they tell you. Best wishes!

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Welcome to allnurses.com

We moved your thread to the International forum.

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No friend, I want to study in the states..

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@Julesmama28, would be glad if you could get me into details on this.. Do I have to take a 2yrs prerequisite course after that I take a 4yrs BSN also or in what way are you talking about..? Thank you.

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The requirements will vary as a International student plus the cost will be very expensive. You require a student visa which requires you to show proof of fees and money that allows you to support yourself as working is limited especially during the first year and permission to work can not be applied for until you are in the US on at school.

Suggest checking out nursing schools in the areas you wish to study but be aware you may have issues on completing your nursing training on staying in the US and working. You have OPT on graduation, as long as you applied for it several months before you graduate, but we have seen some posters on her state they have issues finding employers willing to take you on with OPT as cost to train is $$

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prerequisites are what courses are required before you start your nurse training

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Thank you very much silver dragon.. The fact is am already in the states here and awaiting my citizenship first before I can start my course so that I will have to work to support myself and I guess that will be best for me.. And will I have to take 6yrs together with the prerequisite course and the BSN or how is it..? Thank you very much..

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No friend, I want to study in the states..

Look at schools for their admissions criteria plus whether or not they are able to admit international students. There are quite a few schools that do not accept F1/international students into the nursing program. You need to show proof of funds for tuition, fees, room & board, medical insurance and living expenses for the duration of your education before you start.

Remember the intention of a student visa is that you receive your education in the U.S., sometimes practical training (more difficult to secure as a graduate nurse now since it's only valid for 6 months with no extension and many employers are not sponsoring employment based visas. Many employers do not want to go through the expense and time of training a new nurse when they will not reap the benefits when opt ends in 6 months) but return to your home country to practice your profession. Student visas are not intended as a path to immigration.

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Thank you very much silver dragon.. The fact is am already in the states here and awaiting my citizenship first before I can start my course so that I will have to work to support myself and I guess that will be best for me.. And will I have to take 6yrs together with the prerequisite course and the BSN or how is it..? Thank you very much..

I suggest checking out nursing schools in the area you live and see what their requirements are. Either way it can be expensive even if a citizen

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