Dreamers who are Registered Nurses or in the medical field??

Ok so, As of now I'm a certified medical technician. My goal is to work towards a BSN while working at the hospital. The end goal is a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist) I realize it's a long process and don't really know what to expect with having DACA. Looking for some insight on how having DACA may benefit or have been an inconvenience while attending a medical program.

Was it ever a problem while enrolling to schools or applying for scholarships/financial aid?
Was it ever a problem finding a job as an RN?
Basically does it affect your career in a negative way?

DACA paved the way for me to become a registered nurse . I love my career and it's the best decision I've made. As long as you have a valid work permit, you shouldn't have a problem getting a job .

I paid out of pocket for nursing school, my state allows in state tuition if you have a valid work permit. I would normally do payment plans which made things a little easier to handle .

I think this largely depends on the state that you are in. Some states don't allow DACA to get a professional license even if you have finished the schooling portion. Of course, the schooling on its own can be a hurdle depending on the state. In California some programs will give you some aid.

Work in Radiology. Not once has it been an issue. As long as you're allowed to work and have a relatively clean criminal record, you're good to go. Nobody at my school or the 2 licensing bodies I'm licensed with cared about my status. CRNA is a very nice career choice. Get to it!

Thanks for your feedback!😄😊 Glad to hear that others are doing great things in life, keep it up!!

social worker here. I was in grad school before DACA came to be. once DACA came to be, I was able to get licensed in the state (IL). No issues getting a job. Now an LPR.

FireFighter Medic here, had to pay MEDIC EMT and FF academy out of pocket.. no financial aid here in FL. Currently working for the county. (Was hired from a list of about 4k people so I'm guessing you won't have a problem being hired)

The great thing about a lot of jobs in the medical field of that they doesn't require any type of legal status. Just that you have a valid work permit. Served as an Emergency medical technician for a private ambulance company in New York. Currently trying to get onboard with the FDNY to work on their ambulances. Not once did my daca status come into question. All it came down to was valid work permit or not.