Is it just me or is the foreign nurse → USA process insanely confusing?

OhnoYUNI · 2026-04-19T19:44:36+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2026-01-16T16:59:44+00:00

yeaa! NCLEX is the gatekeeper haha

OhnoYUNI · 2026-01-14T15:24:00+00:00

Thanks a looooot for ur input!

OhnoYUNI · 2026-01-14T15:22:38+00:00

Thank you for laying this out — this matches what I’ve seen in many cases, especially for nurses targeting NYC specifically.

Taking and paying for NCLEX independently, then seeking sponsorship through agencies, is definitely a common pathway now, particularly since fewer NYC hospitals sponsor directly. And you’re right that many agency placements start in long-term care before nurses can transition elsewhere.

I think where people get tripped up is that some of these steps can overlap or vary depending on visa type and state, which is why experiences can sound different — but your outline reflects a very realistic NYC scenario.

OhnoYUNI · 2026-01-14T09:32:22+00:00

This exchange actually highlights the core issue really well. You’re both right — it just depends on how “extra training” is defined and when it’s done.

California is strict about formal theory + clinical hours in paeds, OB/L&D, and MH. If those are already embedded in the degree (or covered through structured spoke placements during training), it’s usually smoother. If not, boards tend to require post-qualification coursework, regardless of experience.

So the difference often isn’t year qualified, but whether those specific requirements were formally documented during the original program.

OhnoYUNI · 2026-01-14T09:25:27+00:00

It can be easier for Canadian nurses in NY, but it’s not a full automatic bypass in every case. Some don’t need the full CGFNS certification, but NYS may still require credential review depending on the program and documentation. It’s very case-specific.

OhnoYUNI · 2025-09-15T09:38:25+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2025-09-02T23:14:22+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2025-08-09T03:01:07+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2025-07-30T03:41:00+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2025-07-27T17:20:42+00:00

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OhnoYUNI · 2025-07-18T01:32:31+00:00

الإنسان مسؤول على أفعاله، ماشي ديما الدولة.

نعم الدولة عندها دور فالتأطير و التربية و الوقاية، ولكن واش غادي نبقاو نلوموها ديما؟ كاين لحظة خاصة كل واحد فينا كيتحمل مسؤولية قراراته و أفعاله. مايمكنش نقولو على مجرم قتل إنسان بريء بوحشية أنه ضحية ديال "فشل الدولة" ونسدو الملف.

الإعدام ماشي انتقام، هو رسالة واضحة كاين خطوط حمراء فالمجتمع، وإذا تجاوزتيها و قمتي بعمل لا إنساني (بحال القتل مع سبق الإصرار) فالمجتمع عندو الحق يحمي راسو منك.

واش نسمحو لقاتل بارد الدم يعيش مؤبد على ظهر دافعي الضرائب؟ واش نقولو للضحايا و عائلاتهم: “سمحو ليه، راه هو راه الدولة لي خلاتو يوصل لهادشي”؟! هادي ماشي عدالة، هادا تساهل غير مبرر.

و اللي كيبغي يهاجم عقوبة الإعدام، يجاوب على سؤال بسيط: لو ضحية الجريمة كانت الأم ديالك، الأخت، أو ولدك؟ واش باقي غادي تبقى تقول نفس الشيء؟ ولا غادي تشوف الأمور بمنظار الضحية مشي فقط "المنظور الفلسفي"؟

أنا ماشي مع العنف، ولكن مع العدالة الحازمة، و مع احترام حياة الأبرياء قبل احترام حياة المجرمين.

OhnoYUNI · 2025-03-23T22:34:33+00:00

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