Hi Guys,

I am a BS nursing degree holder, I am here in USA since last year in F2 visa status, now I am preparing for the RN License exam but there is always uncertainty for getting job here, I have seen many nurses who already passed their license exam but could not find the job, what is the exact reason of not getting job these days, how long this situation goes? Is there anyone like me in F2 status and waiting for the job and doing nothing at this moment? I want to know what is your opinion for me guys and what if I joined the school from next spring semester as one of the university offering me graduate assistantship for Masters in Biology, do you think it will be worthwhile for me to grab this opportunity, my keen interest is not to go school but finding job, I am really in Dilemma Pls. guys suggest me, I really appreciate your suggestion. Thank You.

 

if i were you i would join university and receive another degree because you have not still cross the RN License Exam. this university degree will again augment   your  quality of RN  preparation.
thanx

it is definitely a better idea to go to school and learn more about biology and stuffs rather than sitting idle in open jail ( home that is).  you can search job while doing your masters.  on the top of that your graduate assistantship will help you financially also. 

Thank you guys for your suggestion

I heard that RNindia.com can assist you with your request.

summer69 post:

Hi All,

        Thanks for sharing,but there is still something missing.Let me explain whatever i know, if u guys don't mind.

1. A nurse with RN degree from Nepal must have a license to work as a RN in U.S.

2. To get a license u have to pass NCLEX exam from the state board of ur choice.

3. Some states require credential evaluation of ur previous education but some doesn't. Check requirements of the  board.

4. You can do ur credential evaluation from cgfns.Visit www.cgfns.org.

5.Sheel is correct, some boards require english proficiency before taking NCLEX. You can take either IBT or IELTS.(for ielts 6.5 overall and 7 for speaking).

6. Once you have RN license then take english exam if u haven't,coz passing score in english is mandatory for foreign educated nurses to get greencard.

7. Now search for hospitals that provide sponsership,or u can go through recruiters.

8.The hospital /recruiter will do all ur paperworks like filing for work permit and adjustment of status(greencard).After 60 days of filing u will get work permit and can start ur job.

9.It will take 1-2 yr for Greencard.

BUT,the situation is different since the last 20 months coz SCHEDULE A(which is specially for RN and PT)is no longer available so the nurses fall under EB3 which is in severe retrogression since last july.Plz do not be disheartened,prepare for ur license exam.America still needs foreign nurses .They will definitely lift retrogression or will start schedule A again.There is much possibility for Sche.A then EB3.

Finally, all the best for exam and ur future.

I have and know a few friends in california and new york who have passed and waiting for the retrogression to open. Recently one of then found a job through RN india. Once retrogession is open she will start working in the hospital. It just took her a few months after passing her NCLEX exam.

good luck!!

thank you guys for your insights

Hello Guys,

Do anyone knows when this retrogetion will end ?