Hello from England!!

[tanyalouiusep]

Hi there,

i am a british RN saying hello to everyone out there! i am currently a full time mum to my 2 very little boys, but my husband and i want to emigrate to USA. Probably Florida, is anyone out there from Florida?

I would love to chat with someone who knows the ropes about the ATT and Nclex...or just a chat would be great, it gets a bit lonely being around small kids all day.

Thanks. hope to hear from you guys.

[suehp]

Good choice!

I came here to FL 5 years ago from UK. I did some research in the nursing times and went for a couple of interviews. I managed to find a hospital to employ me and sponser my visa along with my husband and 2 children's. I didn't even have to sign a fixed contact with that hospital, so left them after a year to go my own way.

The sponsering hosp did all the paperwork, and arranged legal assistance with visa etc. We all got permanent residency cards. It took a couple of years to complete the process before we got on the plane but I can honestly say I haven't looked back once.

My kids are now 15 and 17 and both consider themselves "americans" - even though the initial adjustment was a bit trying at times.

My advice is: do plenty of research - don't take the first offer you get. The american hospitals can be pushy at first but will wait for you - they are just as short for nurses as the UK. Don't judge on pay alone - the better paid jobs are the ones that can't keep staff! It was hard getting used to the fact that you name your salary to a certasin degree.

GO FOR IT:cool:

Yes my first hospital that sponsored me paid very well in comparison to others but unfortunatley they cant keep their staff.....I now work literally 2 minutes up the road for slightly less pay but better working conditions...they usually pay you by years of experience.....sign on bonus is good if you can get it but not all hospitals do.

it took me 3 years to get over here - you need a lot of patience and be prepared for every evetuality!

[tanyalouiusep]

thanks guys,

that's very useful. i'm looking to go through an agency, Adevia. i am quite happy and prepared for it to take about 3 years as my oldest is only 2 years old and my youngest is 6 months.

can anyone tell me what the schools are like in FL? Tampa?? for the little ones.

also i have a dog, does anyone know anything about getting their pets to FL?

thanks

tanya

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

taking dog won't be a problem, I will be taking my 3 I have decided to go with an agency for this to make it less stressful and they will follow 1 week after us, usually costs more.