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hello everyone who might come accross this..i'm a foreign educated BSN graduate who just recently failed the NCLEX-RN for the first time..while i'm still waiting for a retake,i'm planning to work part-time..could it be possible for me to work still on a medical related job even without an RN license yet? i was licensed RN in my country since 2001 and have 3 yrs hospital and clinical experience.. are there facilities in SoCal that might hire me? kindly advice,thanks :)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I'm going to move this to international nursing so that you get more responses. Much depends on your visa status, whether you hold a green card, etc..

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

All depends on what visa you have for the US, if it allows you to work and the job doesn't require a RN license then you can work but if it requires a RN then you will have to wait and pass NCLEX. Some medical jobs will require RN but a lot depends on type of job and requirements

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thanx to silver and traumaRUs:)

yup,i do have my greencard and been living in CA..i'm just confused if what position i would be fit for if ever i apply in a nursing home for an instance..CNA? LVN? ( i'm not certified in either two ),i have BSN degree..my Interim Permit has expired..i'm sorry to bother you of my queries,just really wanted some light :confused:

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Sorry to hear about failing the NCLEX, I have to ask why didn't you go to school here? I always wonder why people with a green card go elsewhere when they want to practice in the US.

How about unit secretary?

CNA involves 6 week course, usually the red cross sponsors them. You will have to pay.

LPN, you will have to have your credentials evaluated and pass the NCLEX PN.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I personally would concentrate on passing the NCLEX and if you check out the NCLEX forum and Suzanne's plan there is much there to read.

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You cannot work as an LPN if you are not licensed as such and have passed the NCLEX-PN exam.

The only job that you could take would be as a CNA, it does not require any licensure.

I would focus on passing the NCLEX-RN exam as others have mentioned above.

Best of luck to you.

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to silverdragon,alexk,and suzanne: thanx so much guys for your time and responses,i really appreciate it :)

i got my greencard only 2 yrs ago,had my BSN in my country since 2001,so that explains why i wasn't educated here in the US..

yup,i'll check out suzanne's plan..i've heard a lot of good fedback about it,thnx again guys..

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