I feel so interested about the entry-master program. I know the students can work part-time after pass NCLEX and gain a RN license in the program. But I have a question: As an international student, am I able to work part-time like other resident students in the second period of the program? Because this tough program lasts for 3 years, so I'm afraid I don't have enough money to handle it.I just want to make sure it before the application process.Thank you~ 0 Likes
Silverdragon102, BSN Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 33 years experience. Mar 1, 2009 As I understand it on a F1 you are restricted and initially can only work 20 hours on campus the first year Also you have to show you can support yourself for the duration of the courseUS department of state student visa 0 Likes
hobbycollect Mar 1, 2009 So you mean I can't do the part-time job in the hospital within the other 2 years?? 0 Likes
Silverdragon102, BSN Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 33 years experience. Mar 2, 2009 As far as I am aware without EAD you can't work and as a student on F1 you are restricted. Just check out the link I posted 0 Likes
Silverdragon102, BSN Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 33 years experience. Mar 2, 2009 If they have a international advisor then they should be able to tell you what you need to do. You do need permission to work and there are restrictions 0 Likes
hobbycollect Mar 2, 2009 I just called UCSF to ask this question about the problem. They answered yes. But I don't feel quite sure of that. 0 Likes
Sarah7781 Mar 3, 2009 I'm a prospective international student as well, as far as I'm aware, after reading about F1 visa's on the US embassy website, it's pretty clear that as a student you do not have permission to work and study on that visa, unless you are undertaking the optional one year training (part of F1 visa for people in the medical profession which you can excercise once you graduate!).If you need to see for yourself, your best bet is to either go onto the US embassy website or contact your nearest US embassy and ask them directly. 0 Likes
LBgirl31 Jan 16, 2010 oh how dissappointing. I am also looking into the Direct Entry Masters in Nursong programs here in California. And i was hoping i would be able to work after the first year and passign my NCLEX 0 Likes
ghillbert, MSN, NP Specializes in CTICU. Has 20 years experience. Jan 16, 2010 You need to check with the office of international students at the school. I know in my department at the hospital we have part time/casual staff and one of them was on F1 visa studying and also working with us, the hospital and university are on the same campus so maybe that is why. 0 Likes
NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN Jan 20, 2010 UCSF Medical Center is affiliated with the school. Ask the international advisor to explain to you in detail about what you can and cant do. Good Luck 0 Likes
NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN Jan 20, 2010 That would be interesting because if you're a F1 visa are you allowed to have a ss#? CA wont even issue a RN license with out a valid ss#. I know that some have their OPT so maybe someone who has gone through that can share their experience with how they were able to work. But the OPT doesn't last long and usually you must return home after it's up. Good Luck in your search. 0 Likes
ghillbert, MSN, NP Specializes in CTICU. Has 20 years experience. Jan 20, 2010 Yes you may get SSN with F1 visa if you're work-authorized. 0 Likes
LBgirl31 Mar 3, 2010 Hey Ghillbert,is the person you are talking about who is on F1 visa and working with you, an RN. What hospital do you work at? 0 Likes