QUESTION: How can I get my RN or medical assisting license...

by Guest

I am a foreign medical graduate. I want to get a job in nursing or medical assisting before getting my residency. Could you please tell me how can I get my RN or medical assisting licence within a short period of time? Also, can you refer me to information about getting a job as an RN and the average salary? Thanks for your help.

-- Simon

Simon,
Great question. For many aspiring health care professionals, nursing and medical assisting are two high-profile career paths to penetrate -- especially if you aspire to move up in the medical community. As you know, the demand for health care workers is high -- especially in the United States where there is currently a nurse shortage.

In order to find a school that offers an RN program or a medical assisting program that suits your career timing needs, start by conducting a search at a healthcare school-specific portal.

Find out about the school's curriculum, average time commitment and workload per program, and financial aid availability. Additionally, since you're an international student, you may wish to inquire about the transferability of college credits you have already earned.

Click accordingly for more about nursing and medical assisting career insight, including an inside look at being a legal nurse consultant, the type of training required in medical assisting field, and more.

Good luck!

Gina LaGuardia, CollegeSurfing.com's Editorial Director