RN from Guyana With CGFNS certificate looking for a job

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Hi Guys,

I am an RN in Guyana. Previously worked at a heart institute. I recently migrated this year. I did some research on how to register and take the NCLEX. However i currently have A CGFNS certificate and would like to work while i go through the who NCLEX process. Any advise on how i can get a job?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

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Did you immigrate to the US? You may not work in the US without a RN license. What VISA do you have ?

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Hi Esme,

I have a permanent Visa . Applied and waiting on my SSN. So what you are saying is until i take the NCLEx i cant work??

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Hi Esme I have a permanent Visa . Applied and waiting on my SSN. So what you are saying is until i take the NCLEx i cant work??[/quote']

You cannot work as a nurse until licensed as such. You cannot work in any capacity (nurse, janitor, etc)until you have a valid work visa and social security number. Most job applications will auto reject without valid work visa & SSN

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Hi Esme,

I have a permanent Visa . Applied and waiting on my SSN. So what you are saying is until i take the NCLEx i cant work??

You can't work as a nurse....that is correct
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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Also NCLEX is just one step in the licensing by examination process. Just passing the NCLEX, you are not an RN until the BoN issues your license.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Moved to our Nurse Registration area for best advice---see previous posts in this section.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi Esme,I have a permanent Visa . Applied and waiting on my SSN. So what you are saying is until i take the NCLEx i cant work??
You can work just not as a nurse until the state approves your license once met requirements and passed NCLEX. Permanent visa aka green card allows you to live and work in the US but RN requirements still have to be met in the same way some other professional occupations have to do so they can work.
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