gymjunkie

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1. Best hospitals in the East Bay

   gymjunkie replied to gucci rush's topic in California

   Could you tell me (if you don't mind), why you didn't like it there?

2. Visa Bulletin

   gymjunkie replied to mpineda10's topic in International

   I am in no hurry to get to the US yet as I haven't saved enough money so I haven't really been current with the retrogression issues, but I just wanted to ask this. I am a UK born nurse, I140 approved October 2006 but I have been retrogressed to Janu...

3. Are things really so bad!?

   gymjunkie replied to littlehobo's topic in International

   That is the reality! A number of senior posts at my hospital no longer exist. Those people had to take voluntary redundancy. About 4 wards have been closed and the staff distributed around the hospital. Where I work, we currently have 6 CCU beds whic...

4. Prayer for my son

   gymjunkie replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   May the God that you believe in answer your prayers. May God grant the medics involved in your son's care the knowledge, wisdom and understanding to direct his care. In the name of Jesus, your son will be healed. I wish you and your family well. God ...

5. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

   gymjunkie replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Humor

   Caring For the Elderly by Ann Teaks Medical Negligence by Anna Turney Coronary Care by Ivor Payne and Constance Paine A Cry For Help by Sue E. Side Cancer Care by Carson O. Gin My Nose Job by Ryan O'Plasty The Worst Shift Ever!! by Helen Back and Ike...

6. re: bringing fiance

   gymjunkie replied to rosy24's topic in International

   This website will give you some useful information. www.uscis.gov Hope you get answers to your questions.

7. Shortage Time From UK-USA

   gymjunkie replied to madwife2002's topic in UK

8. Fingerprints

   gymjunkie replied to thistlegirl's topic in International

   OMG!!! I did mine at Scotland Yard and it cost £20 but this was back in November. I can't believe they slapped £40 on top in such a short space of time. That's not right!

9. uk nurses, where have you been, what have you seen????

   gymjunkie replied to english_nurse's topic in International

   I'd love to see the photo gallery. How do you get to it?

10. Fingerprints

    gymjunkie replied to thistlegirl's topic in International

    This was ages ago, but if my memory serves me right, I think I got a letter asking for a number of things to obtain, transcripts and fingerprints were amongst them so they were asked for at the same time.

11. Fingerprints

    gymjunkie replied to thistlegirl's topic in International

    Yes. £20 at Scotland Yard.

12. The kids

    gymjunkie replied to gods's topic in International

    My son who is 13 was quite looking forward to moving to the US when he thought it was going to happen very quickly. The longer the process has taken, the less enthusiast he has become. Every now and then, he comes up with an excuse for not wanting to...

13. RN From the Phils to the UK and Finally to US

    gymjunkie replied to carol2311's topic in International

    It doesn't always have to be doom and gloom. It's nice to be able to laugh and smile once in a while.

14. RN From the Phils to the UK and Finally to US

    gymjunkie replied to carol2311's topic in International

    Your post made me laugh especially the part about wishing for computerised doctors.:chuckle :chuckle :chuckle It seems to me that you are having a great time in your new homeland. It makes a change from the horror stories I read every now and then. ...

15. Has anyone passed the board answering all 265 questions

    gymjunkie replied to sarahneeyah's topic in New Jersey

    Yes, I passed NCLEX answering all the questions and like you I was petrified and worried about whether I would pass or not. It is possible so believe in yourself. Good luck.