Can I start working in USA if I complete my Associate degree in nursing?
I am on F1 (student) visa here in US. I am going to finish my Associate degree in Nursing from a community college in Texas. I was wondering if I can start working after I finish my Associate. If yes, then what visa I will be working on?
Health Care - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You can begin nursing. You will need to extend your VISA and possibly get a work VISA to work in the U.S.
2 :
After you finish school you will have to return home so you can apply for a work visa.Due to retrogression you will have several years wait.You cannot work on a student visa and you cannot change your visa without going home first.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the Philippines recognized as such in the USA
Is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the Philippines recognized as such in the USA?
I'm confused whether my course and school will be acknowledged in the USA, if I work there as a nurse
Other - General Health Care - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
contact a hospital in USA and ask. There are thousands of Philipine nurses in the US.
2 :
it ought to be since the phillipines are a US territory but what can it hurt to check? ask your school about it and hospitals here in the states. many have websites and will contact you back. peace and good luck!:-)
3 :
Yes, but u need to take certain examinations to qualify you to work in the US. Before it was CGFNS, but I think it is now NCLEX that you need to pass to qualify working abroad.
4 :
You should ask your counselor or teachers at your current school. Also, ask a potential employer, such as a Dr. office or hospital if they accept such a degree. Find a website or forum that discusses this subject, you will find there will be more expertiese in your area, not just general answers. Good luck-we need all the good health care pro's that are out there!
5 :
Contact the Board of Nursing in the state you will be living in. Laws vary from state to state.
6 :
Go to allnurses.com and ask there. There are many nurses who know the answer to this question and will give you a definite answer.
I'm confused whether my course and school will be acknowledged in the USA, if I work there as a nurse
Other - General Health Care - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
contact a hospital in USA and ask. There are thousands of Philipine nurses in the US.
2 :
it ought to be since the phillipines are a US territory but what can it hurt to check? ask your school about it and hospitals here in the states. many have websites and will contact you back. peace and good luck!:-)
3 :
Yes, but u need to take certain examinations to qualify you to work in the US. Before it was CGFNS, but I think it is now NCLEX that you need to pass to qualify working abroad.
4 :
You should ask your counselor or teachers at your current school. Also, ask a potential employer, such as a Dr. office or hospital if they accept such a degree. Find a website or forum that discusses this subject, you will find there will be more expertiese in your area, not just general answers. Good luck-we need all the good health care pro's that are out there!
5 :
Contact the Board of Nursing in the state you will be living in. Laws vary from state to state.
6 :
Go to allnurses.com and ask there. There are many nurses who know the answer to this question and will give you a definite answer.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
USA - Nursing Degree (RN) Possible Online
USA - Nursing Degree (RN) Possible Online?
In the UK, to obtain a Nursing Diploma/Degree, you must apply to a University, and the course is then 50% academic (Uni) and 50% experience (Vocational). They throw you into the deep end as Students, over 3 years, with experience in the work place in Hospitals, Doctors Surgeries, ER, Nursing Homes, Schools, Home Visits, Operating Rooms etc. I've recently learn't (mabye incorrectly), that in the US, a Nursing qualification to be an RN Nurse - is 100% academic? If correct, one could obtain the title 'RN Nurse' with never setting foot in a Hospital or other associated medical setttings?!!! Is this true? If so how? I find it incredible a graduate would be allowed to work with patients with zero practical experience before starting work? Please enlighten me my fellow Americans. I am not having a go at your system, I simply don't believe than one can be an 'RN' nurse by taking an online course - as is advertised by the University of Phoenix, for example. Many Thanks
Health Care - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You can take online courses for additional study but you can't become an RN online without classroom participation and study.
2 :
to get your RN you must do clinical studies as well as classroom studies. you can get your BSN from a university or you can get an Associates in Nursing through a community college. both require clinical studies as part of instruction and taking and passing the NCLEX-RN exam for licensing. there are "bridge" programs which you can do to go from LPN to RN or Associates,RN to BSN, RN these are done as self-study or on-line but still require clinical rounds prior to completion. the bridge programs require less clinical time due to the fact that those taking the program are already nurses who are advancing there degrees. as you mentioned in particular the University of Phoenix they have campuses all across the country and offer on-line studies as well (they do advertise a lot on-line) if you look into it further you will find that the University of Phoenix does not make the claim that you can become an RN on-line. EDIT: nothing wrong with "having a go" at our system, as it is said "what does not kill you makes you stronger" so ask questions of the system and help it to improve
3 :
In the U.S. the degree to become a RN involves alot of academics and alot of clinicals - in hospitals, etc. I have a 4 yr. Bachelor's degree. Freshman year was all academics and taking pre-reqs. to actually be accepted into the nursing program. Sophomore yr. was tons of academics - nursing courses, sciences, other requirements. Had clinicals in the hospital for 1-2 full days /wk. Junior year- more academics, concentration on nursing courses intensified and the clinicals increased each week. Senior year same - lots and lots of academics and clinicals in hospitals, clinics, public health departments, homecare, psychiatric wards, you name it every week (depending on what nursing course you were taking at the time). I can't imagine becoming a RN online only. I wouldn't think it would be possible to do. If U. of Phoenix is offering online only, you might want to see if their program is accredited and if it would allow you to sit for the licensing exam - also see what kind of degree you would get.
4 :
Please do NOT throw your money away at University of Phoenix. For-profit schools are definitely not the way to go. U of Phoenix does say they help you find clinical experiences near where you live, but they offer you very little support in this area, and they offer you very little support as a student in general. So why pay them twice as much (or more!) per course when you can go to a locally based school, get the support as a student that you are PAYING the school to give you, and let them arrange your clinical experiences for you for far less money? Local colleges and universities will offer at least some portion of the courses for your degree online - at least many of your non-nursing courses (English, Math, History, Psych, etc.) can probably be completed that way. You can choose one of three routes here in the US to become an RN. The first is a hospital-offered "diploma" program which is about 2-3 years, and honestly they are going the way of the dinosaur and you would be hard pressed to find one of these programs. The second option is to obtain an Associate's Degree from a community college or a university that makes an Associate's Degree program available to their nursing students. An ADN is formally a 2-year nursing program, but you must complete pre-requisite courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology (all with labs) and perhaps a few more courses before you can apply to the school's nursing program. So technically it might take you 3 years. It's also recommended you complete as many of those non-nursing courses as you can prior to starting the nursing core, because it will be very demanding. Once you start the nursing core, the courses are sequenced and it will take two years to complete. You have both classroom (theory), skills labs (to practice hands-on with other students, mannequins, computer simulations, etc.), and then you will have at least one day per week of clinical rotations. They usually start you off in a long-term care facility like a nursing home and you function at the level of a nursing assistant, doing basic patient cares and assessments, etc. The following semesters they bring you into hospitals and rotate you through acute med/surg, psychiatry/behavioral health, maternal/newborn, pediatrics, and perhaps a few other observational experiences in places like the OR. The third option is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is offered by universities. You get admitted to the school as a freshman, during your freshman and sophomore years you complete many general education courses along with those science courses that are pre-reqs, then you apply to the nursing program during your sophomore year and start the nursing core during your junior year. The difference in the courses that you get with the BSN is you take more general ed and electives, and as far as the nursing courses you get more in-depth nursing theory such as history, care models, research, etc., they teach more about leadership and management, and you get a semester long course in Public Health which the ADN students do not get, which makes you eligible to be certified as a Public Health Nurse, if that interests you. You can always complete the ADN and later take a BSN completion program which commonly ARE found online, offered by local not-for-profit schools in your area. The bonus of taking your ADN first is that you might get to work a year sooner, find an employer who will pay tuition reimbursement and they can pay for your BSN completion. IMO, I wouldn't waste my time going for the LPN (licensed practical nurse) first and then going for the RN, but some people do like to have that bit of work experience first and having some money in their pocket while in school. But being an LPN first is not required, nor will it necessarily make you a better RN, because in most job settings, the LPN and RN functions are very different than you might think. You might have the advantage in some basic patient care skills, but you won't have any advantage in terms of the broader picture of the RN profession. Good luck to you!
5 :
You are mistaken, there is absolutely no way to get your RN without tons of clinical experience in a hospital. The online courses that are advertised are only part of the deal - they also have to do their rotations and have them signed off for their hours just like regular nursing schools!
6 :
Sorry, I'm in Canada, but generally this would be the same. NO, you cannot become a nurse (RN or LPN) without ANY clinical practical hands on experience. Any program offering that is not legal and not legit. You CAN complete your *theoretical* studies/courses online at some schools, and you CAN earn a BScN if you are ALREADY a diploma (2 year) RN. All practicums and clinical courses must be done on site at the school or other placement. In some cases, an RN may take theory courses and get certification in a speciality area (i.e. mental health) without ever stepping foot in a classroom. But this only applies to theory courses without labs. Good luck!
In the UK, to obtain a Nursing Diploma/Degree, you must apply to a University, and the course is then 50% academic (Uni) and 50% experience (Vocational). They throw you into the deep end as Students, over 3 years, with experience in the work place in Hospitals, Doctors Surgeries, ER, Nursing Homes, Schools, Home Visits, Operating Rooms etc. I've recently learn't (mabye incorrectly), that in the US, a Nursing qualification to be an RN Nurse - is 100% academic? If correct, one could obtain the title 'RN Nurse' with never setting foot in a Hospital or other associated medical setttings?!!! Is this true? If so how? I find it incredible a graduate would be allowed to work with patients with zero practical experience before starting work? Please enlighten me my fellow Americans. I am not having a go at your system, I simply don't believe than one can be an 'RN' nurse by taking an online course - as is advertised by the University of Phoenix, for example. Many Thanks
Health Care - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You can take online courses for additional study but you can't become an RN online without classroom participation and study.
2 :
to get your RN you must do clinical studies as well as classroom studies. you can get your BSN from a university or you can get an Associates in Nursing through a community college. both require clinical studies as part of instruction and taking and passing the NCLEX-RN exam for licensing. there are "bridge" programs which you can do to go from LPN to RN or Associates,RN to BSN, RN these are done as self-study or on-line but still require clinical rounds prior to completion. the bridge programs require less clinical time due to the fact that those taking the program are already nurses who are advancing there degrees. as you mentioned in particular the University of Phoenix they have campuses all across the country and offer on-line studies as well (they do advertise a lot on-line) if you look into it further you will find that the University of Phoenix does not make the claim that you can become an RN on-line. EDIT: nothing wrong with "having a go" at our system, as it is said "what does not kill you makes you stronger" so ask questions of the system and help it to improve
3 :
In the U.S. the degree to become a RN involves alot of academics and alot of clinicals - in hospitals, etc. I have a 4 yr. Bachelor's degree. Freshman year was all academics and taking pre-reqs. to actually be accepted into the nursing program. Sophomore yr. was tons of academics - nursing courses, sciences, other requirements. Had clinicals in the hospital for 1-2 full days /wk. Junior year- more academics, concentration on nursing courses intensified and the clinicals increased each week. Senior year same - lots and lots of academics and clinicals in hospitals, clinics, public health departments, homecare, psychiatric wards, you name it every week (depending on what nursing course you were taking at the time). I can't imagine becoming a RN online only. I wouldn't think it would be possible to do. If U. of Phoenix is offering online only, you might want to see if their program is accredited and if it would allow you to sit for the licensing exam - also see what kind of degree you would get.
4 :
Please do NOT throw your money away at University of Phoenix. For-profit schools are definitely not the way to go. U of Phoenix does say they help you find clinical experiences near where you live, but they offer you very little support in this area, and they offer you very little support as a student in general. So why pay them twice as much (or more!) per course when you can go to a locally based school, get the support as a student that you are PAYING the school to give you, and let them arrange your clinical experiences for you for far less money? Local colleges and universities will offer at least some portion of the courses for your degree online - at least many of your non-nursing courses (English, Math, History, Psych, etc.) can probably be completed that way. You can choose one of three routes here in the US to become an RN. The first is a hospital-offered "diploma" program which is about 2-3 years, and honestly they are going the way of the dinosaur and you would be hard pressed to find one of these programs. The second option is to obtain an Associate's Degree from a community college or a university that makes an Associate's Degree program available to their nursing students. An ADN is formally a 2-year nursing program, but you must complete pre-requisite courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology (all with labs) and perhaps a few more courses before you can apply to the school's nursing program. So technically it might take you 3 years. It's also recommended you complete as many of those non-nursing courses as you can prior to starting the nursing core, because it will be very demanding. Once you start the nursing core, the courses are sequenced and it will take two years to complete. You have both classroom (theory), skills labs (to practice hands-on with other students, mannequins, computer simulations, etc.), and then you will have at least one day per week of clinical rotations. They usually start you off in a long-term care facility like a nursing home and you function at the level of a nursing assistant, doing basic patient cares and assessments, etc. The following semesters they bring you into hospitals and rotate you through acute med/surg, psychiatry/behavioral health, maternal/newborn, pediatrics, and perhaps a few other observational experiences in places like the OR. The third option is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is offered by universities. You get admitted to the school as a freshman, during your freshman and sophomore years you complete many general education courses along with those science courses that are pre-reqs, then you apply to the nursing program during your sophomore year and start the nursing core during your junior year. The difference in the courses that you get with the BSN is you take more general ed and electives, and as far as the nursing courses you get more in-depth nursing theory such as history, care models, research, etc., they teach more about leadership and management, and you get a semester long course in Public Health which the ADN students do not get, which makes you eligible to be certified as a Public Health Nurse, if that interests you. You can always complete the ADN and later take a BSN completion program which commonly ARE found online, offered by local not-for-profit schools in your area. The bonus of taking your ADN first is that you might get to work a year sooner, find an employer who will pay tuition reimbursement and they can pay for your BSN completion. IMO, I wouldn't waste my time going for the LPN (licensed practical nurse) first and then going for the RN, but some people do like to have that bit of work experience first and having some money in their pocket while in school. But being an LPN first is not required, nor will it necessarily make you a better RN, because in most job settings, the LPN and RN functions are very different than you might think. You might have the advantage in some basic patient care skills, but you won't have any advantage in terms of the broader picture of the RN profession. Good luck to you!
5 :
You are mistaken, there is absolutely no way to get your RN without tons of clinical experience in a hospital. The online courses that are advertised are only part of the deal - they also have to do their rotations and have them signed off for their hours just like regular nursing schools!
6 :
Sorry, I'm in Canada, but generally this would be the same. NO, you cannot become a nurse (RN or LPN) without ANY clinical practical hands on experience. Any program offering that is not legal and not legit. You CAN complete your *theoretical* studies/courses online at some schools, and you CAN earn a BScN if you are ALREADY a diploma (2 year) RN. All practicums and clinical courses must be done on site at the school or other placement. In some cases, an RN may take theory courses and get certification in a speciality area (i.e. mental health) without ever stepping foot in a classroom. But this only applies to theory courses without labs. Good luck!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
if I get my bachelor's degree in nursing abroad is it less credited than a USA degree
if I get my bachelor's degree in nursing abroad is it less credited than a USA degree?
I want to go to university in New Zealand to get my bachelor's in nursing. I am from the USA now and am wondering if I did go to New Zealand, would my degree be significantly less impressive than a degree from the USA? thanks! and I am fairly smart too; I would not be going to an ivy league back in the states, but a fairly good school.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You'd most likely need to get licensed in the US upon returning, but NZ and other foreign (European especially) schools are actually as good as or even better than their US counterparts.
2 :
You might have to take some licensing exam but that should be pretty easy with NZ or Australian nursing qualifications. I have friends who qualified in nursing in Australia and are working in the USA, and even Australia has plenty of USA qualified nurses. I cannot recall any of them complaining about difficulties in finding jobs in either Australia or the USA. You should be OK Hope it helps.
I want to go to university in New Zealand to get my bachelor's in nursing. I am from the USA now and am wondering if I did go to New Zealand, would my degree be significantly less impressive than a degree from the USA? thanks! and I am fairly smart too; I would not be going to an ivy league back in the states, but a fairly good school.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You'd most likely need to get licensed in the US upon returning, but NZ and other foreign (European especially) schools are actually as good as or even better than their US counterparts.
2 :
You might have to take some licensing exam but that should be pretty easy with NZ or Australian nursing qualifications. I have friends who qualified in nursing in Australia and are working in the USA, and even Australia has plenty of USA qualified nurses. I cannot recall any of them complaining about difficulties in finding jobs in either Australia or the USA. You should be OK Hope it helps.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)