Pinay Nurse: Help! I have no idea which State to work?!?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 21, 2007

hi! i am a fresh nursing graduate from the Philippines...i dont know anything about any state in the US but i do want to work somewhere there...Which state would you recommend me??
I want a State where there are also Filipinos like me...
a State that only requires IELTS and NCLEX for me to be able to work there...
preferably tropical State...
a STATE that has low taxes and cost of living...(i wanna save for my family)
help me figure out where to work...please? pretty please?
i absolutely have no idea...
thanx...

Hi and welcome to the site

Firstly is there any preferences in lifestyle you are looking for. ie weather, family activities, affordability of houses. A lot of states have few Filipinos. Have a good read on this forum you should get some ideas on who lives where. There is also a thread in the Phillipines forum for Filipinos already working in the US check that out. With retrogression you have time to look through things, you need to decide on what you are looking for and then do some research, we can all recommend a state but it all depends on what you and your family want

Hope this gives you some thought about what you want out of moving to the US.

suzanne4, RN · Aug 22, 2007

You need to do some research, none of us make the decision for you. There are always drawbacks and good things for each and every state. Not one of them is perfect for all. You need to take the time to decide which is the best for you and your family.

With the retrogression in place, you will have quite a bit of time to do your research. It is going to be a couple of years before you have a chance of getting to the US, it is not going to be an automatic thing any more.

Best of luck to you.

Drizzlebaby · Aug 29, 2007

ok..thanks!

i really doing my research..i actually learned a lot from this site!

thanks again..

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 29, 2007

ok..thanks!
i really doing my research..i actually learned a lot from this site!
thanks again..

your welcome and good luck

jo21 · Aug 29, 2007

hi! i also felt the same way before... are you a fresh graduate? i suggest you choose a state where u know someone esp a relative... it's always good to have support especially when ur at a different place.. good luck!

Drizzlebaby · Aug 30, 2007

hi! i also felt the same way before... are you a fresh graduate? i suggest you choose a state where u know someone esp a relative... it's always good to have support especially when ur at a different place.. good luck!

yes! i am a fresh graduate..

my relatives are in NY..but i dont want to work there..i heard there are too many requirements there..im cant afford it anymore!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 30, 2007

yes! i am a fresh graduate..
my relatives are in NY..but i dont want to work there..i heard there are too many requirements there..im cant afford it anymore!

there are not many requirements in NY have a different agreement and service with CGFNS for licensure and it is a requirement that you pass 2 online courses. The problem is not many hospitals are petitioning foreign nurses for green cards it is mainly nursing homes and to be honest not a good idea to start your time in the US as patient retio is high and in house support low. Much better initially to get hospital experience and support

ca-us rn · Aug 30, 2007

i suggest florida or california.

Drizzlebaby · Aug 31, 2007

i suggest florida or california.

Thanks for the Suggestion..!!

california?

i heard the processing really takes time there..

i also read the comment of Ms. Sussane in another thread and she doesnt recommend it..

Florida?

What are the requirements there?

do i have to pass both CGFNS and NCLEX plus the IELTS to be able to work there?

Much Appreciated.. :bow:

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 31, 2007

Florida?
What are the requirements there?
do i have to pass both CGFNS and NCLEX plus the IELTS to be able to work there?
Much Appreciated..

Always best to check requirements yourself with the BON as things can change. But you need CES for them and last time I checked you have to apply to Florida once CES has been completed and it has been sent to them. All RN's have to pass NCLEX if they want to work as RN in the US, no exceptions. English exam is a requirement of VSC which all foreign nurses have to have unless they get their green card from another source for example marriage. I also believe they are like CA and will not issue hard license unless you have SSN. Again have a search in this forum as you will probably find someone at sometime will have asked something about each state

Drizzlebaby · Aug 31, 2007

Always best to check requirements yourself with the BON as things can change. But you need CES for them and last time I checked you have to apply to Florida once CES has been completed and it has been sent to them. All RN's have to pass NCLEX if they want to work as RN in the US, no exceptions. English exam is a requirement of VSC which all foreign nurses have to have unless they get their green card from another source for example marriage. I also believe they are like CA and will not issue hard license unless you have SSN. Again have a search in this forum as you will probably find someone at sometime will have asked something about each state

Okiedokie! Will do..

Thanks again..

by the way, research is so hard work!

i have been sitting in front of my computer for days already :typing trying to figure out which state is nice to work and their requirements...

hopefull..i'll find an answer soon!

Thanks again...and again!

God help me!