RN - In USA

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HI,

I am staying in USA on L2 Visa (L1-Spouse dependent) and I have completed BSN(Bachelors degree) in India and had an experience in clinical and Teaching,If I wanted to work in USA

as a RN, Could anyone please suggest me the process to follow.Thanks in Advance.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

First, find out whether your Visa status permits you to work on the USA. Then check with BON of your state to see whether your nursing program satisfies their requirements for licensure.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

I believe that you have to file for an EAD and then get a SSN.

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Thank you for the reply.

I am having the SSN already.In this case do I need to complete any certifications that are mandatory before apply for EAD.

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Specializes in ICU.

You will most certainly have to pass the NCLEX to be able to get licensed. I would contact immigration and see what all you have to do.

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Thank You for the help.

I will start my preparation with NCLEX and I will wait to follow the updated post for you.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You have to apply to the BON in the state you want to work in first.

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

thread moved for best response

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

starting point is meeting state Board of Nursing website requirements for an International trained nurse and pass NCLEX. As long as you have EAD that gives you permission to work then you can start applying for jobs

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