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Hai there, I am new to this site and yet to take up nursing studies. But i was wondering if you could give me the name of that local state university which you have mentioned in your post? Of course, I understand it is for people who have established residency in Texas. Maybe it will come handy in future... thanks in advance.

Thank you so much Suzanne4 and Silverdragon102 for your valuable replies. They sure have made me think twice on pursuing a career in nursing which i until now thought is the only sure thing that i can help my family with.. But before giving up, I guess I will now have to begin research on nursing in other countries or just stick to mine (india) until i finish studies and then hunt for the job.. Hellz...i still am helpless...

Oh! Is that so? Well, don't you think by the time i finish with the program the situation might change.. ?? In that case, what happens to the ones who are studying nursing currently? How is the scene in UK or for that matter in other countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc...?

Hi there, Yes, I am aware of the fact that Education in America is not cheap. Your note has got me thinking if i should contemplate US as a study destination after all the dollars that I am going to spend on it. :uhoh21:

Hi there, thanks for your reply. I am not looking at any state in particular. All i am looking for is a college in any state with a decent cost of living and which charges less tuition and fees for international students. What is your college name?

Hiya, Thanks for the reply but i am a little lost.. Are you implying that i would not be able to or rather find it difficult to get work even if i finish my nursing studies in the US? Or is the work visa procedure that bad to get even if i complete my studies in the US? Well, please excuse my terms if they aren't right. I am really new to all this visa thing. :uhoh21:

Hi Suzanne, Nice to hear from you.. :) Actually, I am yet to enroll for a nursing program. I am 28 years old and do not have a degree but discontinued my studies in dentistry, wherein the 1st years subjects were Anatomy( Head and Neck regions), General Physiology, Biochemistry,and Dental Materials. The latter which of course does not apply for the nursing career that I am contemplating. Time is being a constraint for me, well so is money. So to work out the time, I thought getting a nursing degree from the US would be feasiblef, the maximum being 2 years? I am aware of the fact that I need to pursue BSN later on but that I can do at an affordable pace once I start working. Whereas in India, it takes us 3-4 years to complete the degree at an affordable price though. So I am actually caught on deciding between both. And on making up my mind to do nursing in the US, my percentage at school and college level has not been up to the mark. According to the Indian education system of grading, I stand with an average percentage of 63. Do you think I have a chance to be considered by any school or college in the US? If yes, then I would also appreciate it if i can get the names of the same. I am also searching for one that charges less tuition and fees for international students. Also, please tell me which are the current threads discussing this issue. I am not able to get it in the search columns..:uhoh21:

Hai. Not a bargain at all because that was only the tuition for nursing courses per credit hour. I will have to take the liberal arts courses (28 credit hours) which is $429 for non-New York State residents.

Hello Everyone.. I googled and found out that the lowest tuition charges per credit hour for ASN/ADN ( for international students ) is $225 which Crouse School for Nursing, Syracuse is offering. Uh..I was wondering if anybody has come across another one which charges less for international students..? Helpppp...

hi there, this thread has been helpful for me. Just happened to read it. thanks.

Hai there, Can anybody tell me if the program offered at Crouse's is ASN or ADN? I am planning to apply to it as i find it a little inexpensive. Am I right?