Soon to be a nursing student, looking for ways of moving to the US

[Jelena88]

First off... Hey, y'all!!!

I am new to this site. Decided to register after reading a few posts and finding them very helpful...

... I come from Serbia and have always dreamt of living in the US... Unfortunately, being born in this country is gonna make it really hard for me to fulfill my dream...

Anyways, why I'm at this site... I started college with the major in psychology back in October but, after some time, realized I had made a mistake and, since it was too late for me to transfer, had to take this year off...

.... So I found myself thinking about what I wanted to be "when I grow up" again... My Mom is a nurse.... A neonatal one (although she's been working as an accountant(???!!!) for years now)... I used to be grossed out by many things before, so studying medicine or anything that has to do with it before was not an option... But, as I'm becoming more mature, I find myself getting more and more interested in helping people, I'm not that grossed out by things anymore and I ABSOLUTELY love kids, especially babies!!!

So, I have decided to apply for a nursing school and, if everything goes well, I should start attending classes this October.

Now... My problem is... I've heard of the nurse shortage in the US.... Should I wait to get done with school here and then try finding my way to the US or try enrolling in a US nursing school? The scholarships are too high for me to pay, I thought maybe I could find a job there or something... But, then again, I would have to be there on a student visa, so I wouldn't be permitted to work... Ugh, dead-ends everywhere! I'm really starting to get frustrated...

Does anyone have any advice? Maybe there are some agencies out there that can help me... Or maybe I can make a contract with someone who would sponsor me, or... I don't know! All I know is I would do anything in order to make my dream become reality... You have to start somewhere and then just build up from then on...

Any suggestions are very welcome. Thank you!

Jelena

[Jelena88]

I know it would take much longer, I'm just tryna comfort myself and think that in about 5-6 years I'll be able to get outta here...

About the community college thing... I wouldn't mind having to stay in the US for work, on the contrary! That's what I'm going for! And, you're right, it takes at least three years of nursing school to get your degree both here and in the UK... I think the whole Europe is pretty synchronized when it comes to that. If I was living in America, I wouldn't even think of moving to Europe, tho... But, that's just me! :)

[bassmasterangler]

Get married!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Get married!

Not a route we recommend for immigration and is in fact illegal to do so

[suzanne4, RN]

Training in the US will not permit you to stay if there are no visas available, so there is no sense in planning on that. Especially since the two year training is not accepted for immigration in other countries.

Please be aware that the two year degree has quite a few pre=reqs and that they take over a year to even complete before you can apply to the community college program.

It is no longer guaranteed that going to school here will allow you to remain to work afterwards. Far from it and that is the point that we are trying to make to you.

[Jelena88]

I know, I just think there must be SOME way I can make it happen. I just can't accept the fact that there is nothing I can do... And, thanx for the advice, but getting married is not an option. I really don't wanna risk getting caught and being deported back home... Then what am I supposed to do??? Besides, I really don't like depending on anyone and for several years, too... All I ask for is a chance... A chance to work hard and lead a normal life in a country I've always dreamt of living in.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I know, I just think there must be SOME way I can make it happen. I just can't accept the fact that there is nothing I can do... And, thanx for the advice, but getting married is not an option. I really don't wanna risk getting caught and being deported back home... Then what am I supposed to do??? Besides, I really don't like depending on anyone and for several years, too... All I ask for is a chance... A chance to work hard and lead a normal life in a country I've always dreamt of living in.

Unfortunately so do a lot of other people hence the high demand on visas. If it is really your goal then go for it but be prepared for a long wait

[Jelena88]

Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it.I'll keep on looking for ways to make my dream a reality. A long wait is something I'm not too thrilled with 'cause of my impatience but, since there's nothing I can do to speed things up, might as well just get used to it...I did apply for the DV Lottery, tho... Who knows, with a lil bit of luck, maybe I even get picked... If not... There is always next year, I guess...