gemma74

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1. what is the salary for RN's in Connecticut

   gemma74 replied to julietoo's topic in Connecticut

   Hi Everyone, Planning to move to CT next year. I was offered a RN position in Bridgeport Hospital. With my experience, I could choose between ICU and Angioplasty Suite. Anybody know if there is any pay difference between the two, and what about the w...

2. Advice on John Hopkins Hospital please

   gemma74 replied to gemma74's topic in International

   Thanks for the reply! I was looking for one particular state but not now. It's just not possible with retrogression. I would like to go somewhere along the east or west coast, where is not too cold or hot. I knew many places in US are not as safe as ...

3. Advice on John Hopkins Hospital please

   gemma74 posted a topic in International

   Dear all, I have got my visa screen certificate and was offered a 2 year contract by John Hopkins Hospital (direct hire) back in July. After a few researches done, I found out that Baltimore (where the hospital located) is not a very safe place to li...

4. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   gemma74 replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hi Gavin, I'm so sorry to hear your story, unfortunately I won't be able to provide any information to you as I 'm still living in UK. I have passed Nclex and got a visa screen certificate and was offered a RN position in John Hopkins Hospital back ...

5. HELLLP -- British Nurse seeking job in Princeton

   gemma74 replied to gemma74's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, all, Thanks a lot for all your input!! I've tried to apply for a few posts online, but feedback was not very positive, maybe because I'm still working in England. Does anybody know any hospitals hire foreign nurses directly?? Gemma

6. HELLLP -- British Nurse seeking job in Princeton

   gemma74 replied to gemma74's topic in New Jersey

   Thank you very much for your information. The reason I said Princeton is because I have a good friend there. I don't have to go to there. To you, which part of NJ is nice to live, in terms of pay, cost of living, safety and education? Thank you agai...

7. HELLLP -- British Nurse seeking job in Princeton

   gemma74 posted a topic in New Jersey

   Dear all, Just passed Nclex (New Mexico). Would be interested to work and live in Princeton. I have been a RN for 15 yrs with 6 years in CCU. Does anyone know any hospital close to Printon hire foreign nurses? Could anybody please give me a list of t...

8. Retrogression's affect on you

   gemma74 replied to suzanne4's topic in International

   Hi Evelina, Can you find a employer yourself since you have your NJ registration and SSN, or do you have to wait for OGP to find you one? I'm trying to move to NJ as well. It seems that not many agencies have hospitals there. Just thinking whether sh...

9. RN's role in operating room

   gemma74 posted a topic in International

   Dear all, I heard that in US Rn doesn't scrub in theatres!! Just wonder what does RN do then? One of my friend is too scared to go to US now as she doesn't know much apart from scrubbing. What's the RN role differences between US and UK? Any informat...

10. ogp revised contract

    gemma74 replied to english_nurse's topic in UK

    Thanks everybody! The upfront fee is not a problem for me, but don't really fancy the stress and the mess. Will it be quicker/ easier if I do it alone? Has anybody gone through this way? Any discussions/ advices will be gratefully appreciated. Gemma

11. ogp revised contract

    gemma74 replied to english_nurse's topic in UK

    Hi, everyone, I've been reading all the posts here as I'm planning to go to New Jersey in the near future. I've been trying to find a agency to help with the paperwork. Adevia sounds a good one as they do direct hospital hires, but they haven't got a...

12. UK nurse seeking advice about work in USA

    gemma74 replied to jimwng4's topic in International

    Hi, Jamie, Sorry I can't give you an answer, but have some questions instead!! I'm RN with 6 years experience in CCU, thinking of moving as well, undecided between US and Australia. Did you enjoy your work in australia? How is nursing there compare w...