undocumented nursing students or graduates

Nursing Students NCLEX

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Well for undocumented students who have gotten into competitive nursing programs and completed it and now find yourselves not knowing what to do, here is my story... I was brought to the U.S. at the very young age of 7, did great in school, high school, and got a full ride scholarship to college. Knowing that I was good in school, I was attracted to "hard" classes and programs. I took my pre-pharm classess and my prerequisistes for nursing school. I got into nursing school right away and managed to get into hospitals w/o any problems. The moment came where I had to take NCLEX and I couldn't bc of lack of proper documentation. I ended up doing construction under Arizona's hot summers for 2 years looking for ways to get a visa or even take NCLEX but all was a dead end. I prayed and fasted for 21 days asking Jesus Christ for that opportunity to take the exam; I was exponentially forgetting the material. I began searching again, fixated and not willing to give up when I found a state that was willing to give me the chance, the chance we all worked so hard for. I took NCLEX after 2 years and only 3 wks revewing. I took all 6 hours trying my hardest to answer ALL questions correct. I left the testign center feeling like everyone else, nauseous, worried, thinking of the two long years that have passed by and all the struggles I had to face just to take the exam. I did the PVT and got the good pop-up, I didn't tell anyone until I was 100% certain, paid the 8 dollars and there it was, a humble "PASS." To you, the undocumented student or graduate, there is hope. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, give up, it's not a nurses quality.

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Great story and good for you:) ! Congratulations on passing and become a nurse you had to work a million times harder just to get here. Kudos to you that shows you'll be a very special nurse

Awesome story! Congratulations!!

CONGRATULATIONS....great story and thanks for sharing!

Congrats!

I am in the same boat! I just got my license 4 months ago! I am undocumented as well. Currently, I am trying to start a business as a health coach/ educator since that's my only option.

what are you planning to do now that you are a RN?

Very touching story!Thanks for sharing and Congrats!You truly deserve your license and achievementS. God bless you

Great good for you. God Bless You give him the praise.

hey i am also a dreamer! i work for a private school coaching/teaching the cna program. i was never a fan of bedside so it suits me well. what state did you apply to? i did mine in ny

@nofxdx. hey i jst read ur post. I live in NY and am also a dreamer. have passed my NCLEX last nov. tried everything but cnt seem to get a break. jst wondering if u can give me an idea how you got the job/where to find?would really appreciate it.thnx so much.

I too am a dreamer! I just graduated with my BSN, but haven't found a way to take NCLEX. How did you do it?

Specializes in PCU, M-S, ER, OPD, Dental nurse, etc..

Wow, you must feel so relieved, thank God and good luck to all you do.

Hi nofxdx,

Thanks for sharing this heartfelt story!.. Im inspired by it.:bow:

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