What are the procedures to become a registered nurse here in the US?

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Hi here mr lateef from india I have a couple questions from you that I m also completed my degree diploma in nursing with the duration 3 1/2 years. So right now I m in USA living in chicago Michigan with arabic victim alleged with spinal cord c3 c4 his undergone surgery so I m working with him since 3 years I want to work in such as country as an nurse in same department. Could you please suggest what are the procedure to be become a registered nurse here in USA.

In advanve thanks for your valuable suggestion. Bye hv a grt day

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Are you in Chicago, IL or Michigan?

Do you have a visa with work rights?

Are you fluent in English?

Do you have a valid-for-work social security number?

To become licensed you need to go to the state board of nursing and follow the instructions to apply for a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse.

With out work rights or a valid SSN you cannot legally work in the US.

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Are you saying that you are currently practicing nursing in IL (or MI) without a valid state license??

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Thanks for ur replied,

Sorry i m living in chicago,

No i dont have a visa with work rights

My fluent I can tell you medium,

Sorry I don't hv any social security no.

Actually here i m along with arabic victim for a further treatment purpose, these are queries for my personal processing when I been to india I will do this. If you guide me exactly procedure to be work or else study here in USA thanks again waiting for your reply bye tc

Actully

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Hey hi,

Sorry you didn't get what exactly want from you read again my next text to beachynurse, thanks

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Thanks for ur replied,

Sorry i m living in chicago,

No i dont have a visa with work rights

My fluent I can tell you medium,

Sorry I don't hv any social security no.

Actually here i m along with arabic victim for a further treatment purpose, these are queries for my personal processing when I been to india I will do this. If you guide me exactly procedure to be work or else study here in USA thanks again waiting for your reply bye tc

Actully

You do realize what you have written means you are working illegal in the US? This may result in a ban if caught

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Go to the state you plan on applying to, follow requirements for foreign trained, sit and pass NCLEX then find employer willing to wait 10 plus years for you to get immigrant visa allowing you to live and work in the US. Immigrant visa employer based is issued onlace of birth and currently India has a 10-12 year wait which may go up or down

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You do realize what you have written means you are working illegal in the US? This may result in a ban if caught

Also, apparently, practicing without a license, also a crime.

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Hey guys hold on I meant nit like that what do guys are thinking about it.

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Here I m living legally my visa type is R B 1 is that cleared you guys I hope so, but my sponsored is my patient father. I told you that before I m here one of the Kuwait patient were he wants to get here further treatment. Because already they have tried in Germany also but quiet he's doing well they need more positive results. So about me I m just checking if it's possible for me to work here I will do the different processing from india when will I go for a short vacation from Kuwait to India. And they might be staying here until 3 months I think so

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Like stated earlier you need to fulfill the requirements of your chosen state board of nursing for licensing by examination as an internationally educated nurse. Many states require a valid social security number to apply and/or be issued a nursing license (as per federal regulations). You may also need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (written, reading, listening, comprehension)

In addition, as stated above the wait for an employment based visa for someone born in India is presently 10-12 years.

If you are practicing nursing in caring of this "injured man" without a valid state nursing license you are practicing nursing without a license which is a crime in the US, felony or misdemeanor depends on the state.

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Thanks for advised me to do I will do as early as possible

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