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11-25-2011, 01:30 AM
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I recently graduated from nursing school, and was able to get licensed in the state of NY. However, I'm not sure what things are like in Texas. Policies tend to differ by state and even differ between schools. There were nursing programs in NY that I was unable to attend because of my status (mainly state universities). In my case, private schools were more accommodating. It's definitely possible to pursue nursing, and there are dreamers here in programs throughout the country. Keep researching different programs in your state, and hopefully you will come across one that's willing to accept undocumented students.

When I applied, I didn't ask the nursing program about their policies. My application was reviewed by the admissions office (who was aware of my status and provided me with a student ID number in lieu of a SS #). My nursing application was then passed to the nursing department, who, I'm assuming, simply looked at my academic record as a basis for accepting me into the program.

I didn't encounter problems, I believe, because hospitals, as recent as last year, were not mandating that our school have students submit to background checks. I graduated in May, and have heard that the policy has now changed, with hospitals requiring background checks be performed. There are dreamers that have stated that they have passed background checks, but I can't comment on that, because I've never actually taken one.

If there is anyone without a SSN, who has has had to undergo a background check for clinicals, any information you can provide would be quite helpful. Some nursing dreamers have also mentioned programs requiring fingerprinting - many of whom have been able to get through that as well.

The point is, there are obstacles that you will definitely encounter. However, I have learned throughout the years, to simply take it one step at a time. Many nursing dreamers have been able to get pass these issues, one way or the other.

I wish you luck, and don't give up on your dreams.
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