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I just found this on last year's thread and it is really, really, really scary. Here goes: Actually, this year's financial breakdown is: Tuition (including 3% tuition hike in fall 2010): $68,480 Tuition plus fees, supplies, etc.: $74,038 Columbia's estimated cost of living: ~$30k (reasonable if you live like a student) Financial aid: SON scholarship $22k* Stafford loans subsidized and unsubsidized: $$7,500 if you're a dependent student, $12,500 if you're independent Perkins and Nursing Student Loans through Columbia: $5,500 Remaining need: $34,038 plus living expenses. *plus another $11.6k if you stay on full-time for the Master's

March 25 i believe

I got accepted, but may have to decline, so there's still hope. I have a question. I was told that the anatomy and physiology prerequisite can be satisfied by doing courses at NYU, Univ of Phoenix or Univ of Rochester. Any ideas which of the Univ of Phoenix course is the right one? Jose was very vague and told me simply "please ensure that you enroll in the right course". thanks a mill.

thank you guys for all the responses. i am beginning to think that maybe i have been misinformed or that my question was misunderstood. getting the BSN for me is the easy part. I currently have a 3.9 GPA from Iona college in premed Biology, i might just finish up the biology degree and enter into a bridge program. m my problem though is with the "gaining experience" bit. I have been on other forums with nursing recruiters who were adamant that they could place international student nurse graduates into hospital sponsorship for green card relationships but in places other than new york city, which is where i would love to remain. My question was simply to try to find if there were any facilities in New York City that were willing to do this, and even better, facilities that were willing to stick it out with a student, and not a nurse. I do not mind doing volunteer work (no pay). i am not after a job, but help in gaining the experience. I also will not mind working for more than a year as an RN as long as my eventual dream of becoming a CRNA is reached. My entire life i thought that becoming an anastesiologist was in the cards for me. My goal was never motivated by financial gain, but rather with the thought of using my skills to help others. then i found out about CRNAs and i LOVED the job description. the stress, the long hours all appeal to me. (yes, the salary does help a bit, but that is not my primary concern). i want to know that i am doing something with my skills that will benefit people. thanks again for all your responses. Once again, it was my understanding that there WERE facilities out there willing to sponsor green cards, but i am beginning to think that i am mis-informed.

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so are u guys saying that an international student has NO hope for becoming a CRNA in the US??

Thanks for your response. I am not sure but doesnt any one who has completed a bachelors degree get opt? I have never used any of mine. Also, one year iscthe minimum amount of experience that one needs to get into the CRNA program so I am thinking I'm cool. Also, I have been soeaking to some other ppl who are currently petitioning in Washington to get the retrogression lifted and they are close to getting some kind of progress so I am keeping my fingers crossed. I don't mind paying for school, however, my chief worry is not having experience. I want to gain this while going to school. That is why I would prefer working closely with a hospital. To me the experience is invaluable. Thanks again.

I know that some hospitals and medical facilities pay your way through nursing school in exchange for mandatory years of dedication to them after graduation. some even give stipends in exchange for the hours that you work while in nursing school, while others don't require any sort of commitment til after you graduate. I live in New York but I am an international student who has 80 credits towards a bachelor's degree in Biology, thinking about switching from premed to nursing. I would like any information from any one who could help. my ultimate goal is to become a CRNA and i would not mind sticking it with one institution with minimal pay til i accomplish my goals. let me know what you guys think i do love reading the threads. thank you.