san4

Thanks for your reply Juan, it was very comforting.

Hi There, I would like to start a new topic after screening through some of the older posts to search for a similar plight, but in vain. I am a US residing individual with a BS degree earned outside of US in a non-nursing field wanting to pursue an ABSN program here. I hope I have not put you off already. I came across a lot of posts which say that they want to get here with their bachelors in nursing but none which would discuss about someone already here with a green card and wanting to pursue a nursing degree. My justification for creating the new topic. My questions start from: 1) What should be my first step. 2) Since I am willing to relocate to any of the states,which credentialling company is most reliable here and as such is accepted throughout US. How does credentialling help.I am being told that not all schools need the transcripts to be evaluated unless they are in a language other than English. 3) My main cause of worry is the pre-requisites. My Bachelors in Science did not include Biology. When I checked with a community college, I was told that I will first need to complete a general biology class before I take the Anatomy&Physiology class.Is any one aware if this is true. I have studied biology till the high school level. I have around whooping! 15 pre requisites to satisfy in my state. Any input on how to plan to take the pre-requisites will be greatly appreciated. I hope I don't sound like a soldier from a lost battle! Thanking you in advance, san4

Hi Sanghus, I am educated outside of US too and wanting to pursue an ABSN program. I am still in my research stage about the entire process. I visited a few schools and the feeling I get is the term "international student" is referred to mainly some one holding a student visa. So I am not sure if you fall into that category. Your best bet is, as others have suggested, to personally meet the advisors of the nursing schools and talk to them about it. Some schools have orientations for future students, so maybe you can take advantage of it. Again if I'm not mistaken, there are separate cost of tuitions for international students ( which will depend upon what type of visa you have). If you come from a country where English is not the primary language, then you may be asked to complete a class in English before they can accept you for the ABSN program. Some colleges ask you to take TOEFL, as someone suggested here. All these criterias differ from college to college. Some schools will forgo this condition if you have any kind of study undertaken in the US. Your main question here seems to be with the visa, as far as I know, the only issue with dependent visa is that you may not be able to work currently, but incase of studying there may not be any issue. You could also check with your or US embassy ( just a suggestion). I'm a BS degree holder in the non-nursing field with a permanent residency status. I am checking to see where to get my credentialling done from. What do you have to say about WES and how did you go about it ? Any other inputs will be greatly appreciated. All the best. San