Please help...Should I just change my Nursing Career?

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Hi,

I'm a registered Nurse in Philippines (Forgive me of saying this but most of the times I hate mentioning that I am from Philippines since most would say "Filipinos again". Anyways, I'm just here to ask some career advice and hoping that someone out there can give a little advice or thoughts.

Anyways, my family and I have moved here in San Diego. Now, I'm starting my life here and for some reason, I feel like breaking down everyday and seemingly lost my positivity in life. I am depress and I feel useless that I don't even have a job. The reason why I moved here was because of my family. Family comes first as always.

Well just so you know, I haven't apply for NCLEX. They say I need to study again here to be qualified in taking the exam. Is this true? I feel like going back to zero. What happened to all my hardwork in getting my license in Philippines? :..(

Secondly, If I wont be eligible for NCLEX and I need to take classes here in San Diego, can I just apply for LVN instead? For this, do I still need to study again?

Thirdly, If I wont be eligible for taking NCLEX and LVN, I'm thinking of being a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) but how? Where should I study or which training center should I go? Would there be an exam for this? Will I ever be qualified?

Fourth, if I cant be a RN, LVN or CNA here, what other jobs or career can I get? Any thoughts pls..

Wayback in Philippines, I worked as a clinical nurse, been volunteering in a lot of health and outreach organizations. Apart from that, I have also worked in call center industry (taking inboiund and outbound calls for T-mobile customers and I have also work in a US-company website design based in Philippines as a customer service representative which pretty much takes calls from US. I am very hardworking. My body feels sick and weak not working at all. Any suggestions on what other jobs would fit me?

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Don't lose hope, try LVN route first.

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Yes will do, thank you. LVN application is still on the process. I think it really needs a lot of patience to get a nursing career. Anyways, do you know any part time jobs which I may be qualified along SD?

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I think you should try for a CNA job or ANYTHING in healthcare to get your foot in the door.

it may be hard to get something in a hospital but you may find a long term care facility willing to accommodate for you and possibly hire you.

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Try a senior living facility/ assisted living, they don't require a certification in NA.

Because for LTC, it is really tough to get in if your not certified.

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Thank You!

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