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FAQs: OPT For Nurses on F1 Visa

FAQs: OPT For Nurses on F1 Visa

F-1 visa holders are eligible to apply for permission to work. This is called Optional Practical Training and allows F-1 students to train, and work, in a field that is related to their field of study. 

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Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 3)

Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 3)

By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN If you’re new here, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this article for the first six tips for preparing for the NCLEX. Here’s a refresher course before we dive into the last three tips: Access the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of...

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International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 2)

International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 2)

By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of this article for the first three tips for preparing for the NCLEX. Here’s a refresher course before we dive into the next three tips: Access the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of...

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International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 1)

International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 1)

By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN In order to become licensed, aspiring nurses must have an approved nursing degree and pass the NCLEX. The NCLEX provides states in the US with a way to verify a nurse's knowledge and gauge their ability to safely practice as a nurse....

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