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hi to all...

im nursing graduate in philippines

i just wanna know if i can be a nurse here in atlanta georgia even though im not a licensed nurse in philippines...??

thank you

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Thread moved from Off Topic to "Finding Work in America" forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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hi to all...

im nursing graduate in philippines

i just wanna know if i can be a nurse here in atlanta georgia even though im not a licensed nurse in philippines...??

thank you

Hi,

I would check your local Community College and look at the nursing classes. I don't know how it is in Georgia but some states you can get a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in very little time as little as 6 weeks.

You could also look at becoming a R.N. (Registered Nurse) at a community college that takes 2 years.

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are you qualified to take a NCLEX exam? If yes, take it, then chase after a nurse job.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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There are many Nurse threads in this forum..vast majority from Filipino nurses.......so scroll down..or do a search, and you should be able to find some info

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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hi to all...

im nursing graduate in philippines

i just wanna know if i can be a nurse here in atlanta georgia even though im not a licensed nurse in philippines...??

thank you

Contact the Georgia BON and read their website regarding it. Some state require it some don't.

50 states in USA and about 5 more territories that you can apply in and have your licenses transferred to

Georgia if there requirements are too strict

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Go to the Georgia Board of Nsg website and check out their requirements for taking the NCLEX (RN or LPN).

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

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02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

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You have to be qualify to take NCLEX and it is the same nationwide.

These documents have to be sent to your state Board of nursing.

1. Evidence of completion of a nursing courses/degree (in original copy from your school)

2. No criminal records from FBI(finger printing required)

3. Fees depends on your state

4. Fee for taking NCLEX (RN/PN)

I graduated from PN school in MI. My school sent the list of graduates to the state. So I didn't have to do that part. My friend graduated from Thailand. She had to do it by herself.

Chance of passing NCLEX is good if your review NCLEX questions intensively prior to the test. My friend took 3 times to pass it. I only passed on my first try.

You may want to search on allnurses.com

Tons of info on there.

Good luck

Nurse Rocks!

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You have to be qualify to take NCLEX and it is the same nationwide.

These documents have to be sent to your state Board of nursing.

1. Evidence of completion of a nursing courses/degree (in original copy from your school)

2. No criminal records from FBI(finger printing required)

3. Fees depends on your state

4. Fee for taking NCLEX (RN/PN)

I graduated from PN school in MI. My school sent the list of graduates to the state. So I didn't have to do that part. My friend graduated from Thailand. She had to do it by herself.

Chance of passing NCLEX is good if your review NCLEX questions intensively prior to the test. My friend took 3 times to pass it. I only passed on my first try.

You may want to search on allnurses.com

Tons of info on there.

Good luck

Nurse Rocks!

so you mean even if im not a registered nurse in philippines i can still take nclex here in georgia??

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did you study the requirements for being eligible to take the NCLEX in Georgia?

If no, why no ?

If yes, what did you learn?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Yes! If you are qualified to take NCLEX. Like I said it is the SAME nationwide. You just have to be eligible to take NCLEX

wow thats good to hear! thanks a lot

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Jon and Krissy   452

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did you study the requirements for being eligible to take the NCLEX in Georgia?

If no, why no ?

If yes, what did you learn?

She only got to Georgia from the Philippines weeks ago. She has a nursing degree from the Philippines. It's all in her original post.

Met in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines: 2007-05-17
Our son was born in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines: 2009-04-01
Married in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines: 2009-10-24
CR-1 Visa - California Service Center; Consulate - Manila, Philippines
I-130 mailed: 2010-04-13
I-130 NOA1: 2010-04-24
I-130 NOA2: 2010-09-30
NVC received case: 2010-10-14
Case Complete: 2010-12-01
Interview scheduled: 2010-12-06
Medical, St. Luke's, Manila: 2010-12-09 and 2010-12-10
Interview at US Embassy in Manila 8:30 AM: 2011-01-05 - Approved!
Visa delivered: 2011-01-08
CFO Seminar completed: 2011-01-10
My beloved wife Sol and my beautiful son Nathan arrive in the U.S. (POE San Francisco): 2011-01-26
Lifting Conditions - Vermont Service Center
Date mailed: 2012-11-01
Receipt date: 2012-11-05
NOA received: 2012-11-09
Biometrics letter received: 2012-11-16
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Removal of Conditions approved date: 2013-04-27
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