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1. Canadian Nurses Working in US

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Immigration

   Thanks for your responses. Don't have the job yet. They seemed quite daunted by the process when they thought they had to sponsor me, but I said I thought it was only a letter but I would check. They seemed much happier with that, but they did not ...

2. Canadian Nurses Working in US

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Immigration

   Thanks to you both The_Gift and nursemaple2 for your answers.That's a huge relief. With regard to the TN visa letter, is there a specific format they have to follow?

3. Canadian Nurses Working in US

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Immigration

   Great. I'll look into it. Thanks again.

4. Canadian Nurses Working in US

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Immigration

   Thanks for the response Silverdragon102. Are you aware if the employer has any further paperwork on their end? They asked me if I needed to be sponsored. I said yes on the online application. Is writing a letter of employment all it takes to be c...

5. Canadian Nurses Working in US

   TravelLusting posted a topic in Immigration

   Hi All, I am an RN from Newfoundland. I completed my nursing education in Canada. I have a Newfoundland, Minnesota and Arizona RN licensure (pending TN visa). NCLEX was completed in 2013 and I have CGFNS TN Visa Screen Certificate. Anyone who has ...

6. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

   I've never worked a 24 hour shift. That sounds horrendous. I hope I find a good team. Wish me luck. NurseRies, I was reading some of the older dialysis posts I noticed you received your CNN. Congrats.

7. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

   Hi Guttercat, Thanks for your input. I am looking forward to the change to acutes, but a bit apprehensive about the long hours. I've worked my share of 16 hour shifts, but not on a regular basis. I hope when I make the move, I find a program like y...

8. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

   Thanks Pugsley. That is the ratio I am used to when I work acutes.

9. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

   I heard DaVita reuses dialyzers. Is this still the case or is this outdated info (I hope)?

10. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

    Hi MarkTX, I realize you have not started in acutes yet, but I assume you've spoken with nurses in acutes. Have you asked them how difficult it is to get vacation time? Are you often paid in leiu of time off because of no nurses to cover off for vac...

11. How do you ask for time off in interview?

    TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks Jolie. Can I ask you as well: do you usually get a contract when you take a full time permanent position? Would they write this time off into the contract if they were agreeable? I've been nursing for six years but have always had a casual po...

12. How do you ask for time off in interview?

    TravelLusting posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi All, Interviewing with DaVita next week for a permanent position. Had never planned on applying for same, only travel positions. So we have a trip booked for early January -- non-refundable. How do I bring this up in an interview? From what I'...

13. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

    Hi Mark, How many interviews did you have and how long was the interview process? What type of machinery do they use?

14. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

    Thanks MarkTX, I am glad you've had such an excellent experience with DaVita. It is certainly good to know that it is not all bad. How much training were you given when you transferred from chronic to acute?

15. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    TravelLusting replied to TravelLusting's topic in Urology

    I would have tested the waters were I going on a travel assignment, but since I am now applying for permanent jobs, I figured I'd start with the one I feel more confident in. I've gathered through reading that the success/failure of most programs ha...