Well for undocumented students who have gotten into competitive nursing programs and completed it and now find yourselves not knowing what to do, here is my story... I was brought to the U.S. at the very young age of 7, did great in school, high school, and got a full ride scholarship to college. Knowing that I was good in school, I was attracted to "hard" classes and programs. I took my pre-pharm classess and my prerequisistes for nursing school. I got into nursing school right away and managed to get into hospitals w/o any problems. The moment came where I had to take NCLEX and I couldn't bc of lack of proper documentation. I ended up doing construction under Arizona's hot summers for 2 years looking for ways to get a visa or even take NCLEX but all was a dead end. I prayed and fasted for 21 days asking Jesus Christ for that opportunity to take the exam; I was exponentially forgetting the material. I began searching again, fixated and not willing to give up when I found a state that was willing to give me the chance, the chance we all worked so hard for. I took NCLEX after 2 years and only 3 wks revewing. I took all 6 hours trying my hardest to answer ALL questions correct. I left the testign center feeling like everyone else, nauseous, worried, thinking of the two long years that have passed by and all the struggles I had to face just to take the exam. I did the PVT and got the good pop-up, I didn't tell anyone until I was 100% certain, paid the 8 dollars and there it was, a humble "PASS." To you, the undocumented student or graduate, there is hope. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, give up, it's not a nurses quality.
Hi! I am currently in the same situation. I recently graduated with my ASN and am realizing I may not be able to test in Georgia. I have emailed BON and submitted my application for licensure but I'm worried they will deny me due to DACA. How did you get approved? Any information would be so helpful
Hello Johan2 can I ask for an update on your situation ?... I myself also got accepted into an ADN program at San Jacinto College. Now im worried after reading this because they mentioned I need to fill out a form if you are not a U.S citizen and i think it said something about having a visa... Im worried I wont be able to attend clinicals and therefore not be able to be in the program because of it since I only have DACA 😠but then again theres alot of people who ive read completed the program already with DACA
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I know someone who has DACA and she was able to get his license without a problem and that's in Pennsylvania. Also, fyi, when we were about to graduate, the school gave us a paper to fill up for NEV and there was no question about immigration status. This also goes for NCLEX application for PA BON. Seems like they just need a SSN and and ID.
Hi, well I filed out the paperwork that i needed and turned it in to the office. I sent them several emails asking them if the paperwork was ok, if they needed anything else, if I was going to be able to go to clinical and they never replied ! However, clinical time came around and they didn't say anything about it so I guess everything was OK and I'm currently in clinical right now.
hi, I'm in the same situation, I have DACA and I graduate next week from an ADN program in georgia. I also didn't realize about the nclex requirements until last semester, but I kept pushing through when I saw this comment, it gave me hope. what was the process like for registering for nclex? did you follow the process as normal or did you have to bring it to the attention of the BON? also what kind of identification did you bring to the testing center, just a drivers license or a passport also? any information would be greatly appreciated, this has me extremely stressed...thanks!!
Hi guys sorry for not replying. My original account was not working. And the cite was under "construction".
So I managed to get into a nursing school. Lonestar college really broke my spirit but God is good and the same day Lonestar said no (even though they had previously told me yes, that is why I took the prerequisites with them) another school called me and puff I was in and with a BSN! I attended clinicals without a problem and even got hired prior to my graduation (I start next month :))
As far as for NCLEX. It's handle by Pearson (at least here in Texas) so I brought my Passport and work authorization card. When I walked in I handed my work authorization. They didn't give me any problems so I had no need of showing my passport. I passed in 75 questions. My advice is to not give hope, God is gracious.
my account should be good to go so I'll try to respond to anything I can.
@Johan22 if you don't mind me asking what program did you attend? I am currently in the same predicament. I live in the Houston area and currently attending Lonestar. I have TPS which is fairly similar to DACA.
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Hi! I am currently in the same situation. I recently graduated with my ASN and am realizing I may not be able to test in Georgia. I have emailed BON and submitted my application for licensure but I'm worried they will deny me due to DACA. How did you get approved? Any information would be so helpful