scully_forensic

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1. From US to UK

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in International

   Thank you people for all input. That is very helpful what you all are writing. I will definitely keep you posted on the process if I decide to try. I have 2.5 years of ER experience here in the US, I've never worked in ICU. I have my Associate first...

2. From US to UK

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in International

   Hi XB9S, Thank you for that. I'll look at the websites. Do you have any idea how the job in UK is different compared to US? I mean in general as every individual is different. How's the pay, living costs, nurse-doctor communication, responsibilities...

3. From US to UK

   scully_forensic posted a topic in International

   Hello, I'm an RN in the US with a EU passport. I'm thinking of working in the UK but don't know the current nursing situation there. I've looked through some posts but they are several years old. Does anybody have any recent information on the regis...

4. Applied for MD license (endorsement) in April....no license yet?

   scully_forensic replied to YogiBSN's topic in Maryland

   I suggest writing a complaint somewhere higher, maybe American Nurses Association? MBON is a ridiculous organization. I've been waiting for endorsement of my license for over 4 months now. I can't go to work because MBON failed to do its job on time....

5. Nursing in Sweden

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   Big deal, blondes! I'm blond, fit, cute, educated, nice and smart and still can't find a husband!

6. Nursing in Sweden

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   I went to a 2 year nursing school in the US. I have associate science degree from the US and BA from Poland. I'm trying to get a job in a hospital to get some experience before I have to go back. So I guess I wouldn't have a problem with the work per...

7. Nursing in Sweden

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   I forgot to mention. I don't have any relatives in Sweden. I have friends but not family relatives.

8. Nursing in Sweden

   scully_forensic replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   Dear Anna, thank you so much for your reply. I wasn't sure that anyone would be familiar with this topic since whenever I mention I know Swedish and studied Scandinavian Studies on the University in my country they look at me saying: What the heck? O...

9. Nursing in Sweden

   scully_forensic posted a topic in Immigration

   Is anybody familiar with nursing in Sweden? How does RN associate degree translate to Swedish nurses? I am fluent in Swedish so language is not a problem, but I am not sure who to contact about credentials, etc. Also, how is work there in general? An...

10. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    scully_forensic replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    Dear Suzanne4, I'm an F1 student. I've graduated from an ADN program, passed my NCLEX (got a DC license) and after about 5 months of waiting (due to an error made in documents by my school) I got my OPT but for only 8 months! I used 2 months of my C...

11. Best place to go

    scully_forensic replied to NeuroNP's topic in Washington DC

    That's what I'm thinking of doing. I'm graduating with associate degree this December. Do you have any suggestions where I should start with? I'm thinking of critical care. How does the nurse anesthetist program looks like? I'll be grateful. Scully

12. International nursing students in the US

    scully_forensic replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    Thanks Anna, I'll do that.

13. Internships at GW Hospital

    scully_forensic replied to RNchemo's topic in Washington DC

    I have been to the GW Hospital open house in August and they offer (among others) ICU and ER/Trauma internship. From what they were describing both of these internships looked like great very well organized and INTENSE! programs. The lady who is teac...

14. International nursing students in the US

    scully_forensic replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    Dear Suzanne, thanks a million for answering. I come from Poland, been in the US for about 4 years after getting my BA in linguistics in Poland. I wonder if my country is affected by the retrogression - whatever it means. If that's not too much of a...

15. International nursing students in the US

    scully_forensic replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    Dear Suzanne, I just discovered this forum, I think it's great since there is not much help around for us international student nurses. I am graduating from an associate degree RN program in the US in December 2006. I'll take my NCLEX in January, ho...