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MD to a RNRating: (votes: 0) I am a IMG (international medical graduate) with green card. And would like a change of career to nursing. I just don't know where to start. Thank you so much. To become an RN, you need to complete a nursing education program and pass a national licensing exam. There are various educational paths from which to choose, including an Associate's Degree, usually earned at a community college, a Bachelor's Degree earned at a college or university, and a graduate entry program, leading to a Master 's Degree. Diploma programs, once widely available at hospitals, are now very rare.I am not aware of any shortcut available to candidates with medical training gained outside the US, as nursing and medicine are distinct disciplines governed by separate entities. Comment: Hello!I have heard of MD-to-RN programs, specifically geared to international medical school grads. Florida International University has such a program. Kennesaw State University has an MD-to-RN/NP program. Also, here's an article about such programs: M.D.-to-RN Program Offers Second Chance at Caring - NurseZoneGood luck!
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