working in the US

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 2, 2014

First you need to decide which state you wish to live & work and consult the state board of nursing website for requirements for licensing as a registered professional nurse by examination as an internationally educated nurse. The requirements vary by state. Only a few states require the CGFNS exam. All states require a passing score on the NCLEX. Most states use CGFNS for credential & education review. Many states require demonstration of proficiency in reading, listening, writing & speaking English. You cannot independently register for the NCLEX until given authorization to test by a board of nursing.

After the licensing hurdle there is the issue of limited employment opportunities for international nurses requiring work visa sponsorship. In the major metropolitan areas (NY, NJ, CA) there is no shortage of local nurses (new, experienced & specialized) who are citizens or legal permanent residents seeking employment.

sse.cmc05 · Jan 2, 2014

Thanks for the reply. I never did realize, that the requirements varied within the country. I realize that its tough competition out there..like " survival of the fittest". Lets hope for the best. I wish to be a registered nurse in the US soon.I will checkout the requirements. Thanks a ton.

abhinay · Jan 7, 2014

where have u been doing critical care nursing

steppybay · Jan 7, 2014

Thanks for the reply. I never did realize, that the requirements varied within the country. I realize that its tough competition out there..like " survival of the fittest". Lets hope for the best. I wish to be a registered nurse in the US soon.I will checkout the requirements. Thanks a ton.

Make sure as you are searching to apply into the US, many application forms requires that you write down the SS# (social security numbers), if not, the application will be rejected and that state's BON will not return any of the application fees once it's open. There might be some states that will but you must do so in writing and as soon as possible.

List the states you wish to work and practice in the minute you pass the NCLEX, but at the same time, again, look to see if they do not need to see a SS# yet (just to take the NCLEX exam), such as NY or TX, some states, however, will NOT issue the nursing license until you provide the BON with a valid SS#. You will have simply passed the exam, but not yet truly an RN until you have the license in hand.

But the SS# requirement can be enforced at any time (of those states currently not needing it upon the initial application process), as all 50 states will require that you possess a valid work authorized SS# or a working visa (not easy to get and figure in several years before they even look at your application).

All 50 states from any employer's point of view, you will need a copy of your SS# (or valid and current working visa) to be considered for a job.

abhinay · Jan 8, 2014

cmo5 i am a male nurse from india i cleared nclex i can help you and by the way where are you doing masters in critical care nsg india or usa

riya_patel · Jan 29, 2014

@abhinay,hi how are you? I m als o from india and I failed couple of times rn in ny.can you suggest me study resources plz abhinay.my dream is also to get master nurse.thanks :sarcastic:

abhinay · Jan 29, 2014

i am fine what about u i can help u u can contact me for sure i which place r u from

sse.cmc05 · Jan 29, 2014

hi Abhinay,

Happy to hear that you have cleared your NCLEX. I am doing my masters in critical care in India, not in US. Where have you tried after your nclex?

abhinay · Jan 29, 2014

i wanted to do masters in us so i am trying to get help which place in india r u from

riya_patel · Jan 30, 2014

hi @abhinay I m from Gujarat I m living in new York. you can send me your details on my email.waiting for your reply.i need help for nclex rn exam

sse.cmc05 · Jan 30, 2014

hi abhinay,

why don't you contact inscol academy .. i think they r offering .. some help in finding admissions in us.

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