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Hello again. Thanks for your reply. I also read other postings about Maric college and I think I have a good understanding about their program. I will post a reply aobut NU as soon as I get there. Thanks ansd

Hello Faeriewand I just wanted to thank you for your posting. I was interested to find out info about Maric College. Could you please let me know if you can how much is the program in total? Also, what does the test consist of to qualify for the RN program? I am finishing my Associate Degree in Health Information Management this summer, do you think this would qualify as medical experience? I actually have an appointment with National Unversity next Saturday, they also have an ADN program. I am intersted in getting into a Nursing program in the fall 06 or winter 07. hope to hear from you soon. Thanks

L2 expired in 1999, in April 2001 filed for labor certification, still waiting...

Also, wanted to let you know that I am about to finish my associate degree in Health Information Management Program and doing my practicum right now. Planning to take my RHIT exam in the Summer. Thanks

Hello, I am new to this forum and extremely happy that I have found it. I have been reading posts for foreign nurses with US education and forgive me if I missed a post that will answer my question, but I have not seen any posts which describe my situation. I have been living in the US for a long time and filed for labor certification in 2001 in New York for an occupation other than nursing. Since the filing of my application with Labor Dept. all cases have been referred to the Backlog Processing center and I do not have a case number yet. Meanwhile, the company that filed for me, went out of business. I am waiting to receive a 45 day letter and then don't know what to do. I spoke with a lawyer who told me that as long as my initial application was filed properly, I am considered "grandfathered" under that petition and can find any employer to file for adjustment of status for me for any position. I do not have an employer at the moment who would be willing to do that for me, therefore I am considering nursing, but if I receive a 45 day letter, the Labor Department needs to receive a reply within 45 days. If anybody knows anything about this process, I would like your advice. At this point I am considering entering a nursing program this year, it is an ADN program and I can be finished with it within 16 months as far as I understand. I do have a SSN, but without authorization for employment. Can I use this number to take NCLEX Exam and get a licensure and then go through the CGFNS foreign nurse process? Or how does it work, please advise? Thank you in advance