caraibrit

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1. update on UK TO USA

   caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Thanks Madwife 2002 'n all, I drove to Wythenshaw's hospital's North West lung Centre on Friday for a portable nebulizer for my community patient. Couldn't get one for love nor money from the District Nurses in the area I work. And I missed the Can...

2. is the grass greener...?

   caraibrit replied to Higgs's topic in International

   Hi All, Well, I 've just missed a Canada Expo today (to be held at the Leeds Armouries museum). Paid my GDP15.00, but decided that my kids still need me (17 and 15). They're taking exams now and my eldest daughter is just beginning to start up her ...

3. update on UK TO USA

   caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

   If I get onto the medical, I'll ask around..

4. update on UK TO USA

   caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hello there Silverdragon, Good to hear from you again. Right now, I've just got to try to take life a little less frenetic. Time to get to know my patients (medical's good for that...rehab even better, 'cos you see the patient on the wellbeing side, ...

5. update on UK TO USA

   caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hiya Madwife2002 which department did your friends work in? Lots of changes as you can imagine, There's the A block (newer) and F block (older) - met great people so far. Car Parking is usually a fiver a day, security's been letting me through for...

6. update on UK TO USA

   caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Madwife, I know I have to think about emigrating soon, otherwise I am going to miss the boat completely. I have two teenage children 15 and 16. I work as an agency nurse in Wythemshawe in South Manchester. Been with them since November 2008. I hav...

7. 2008J June CRNE

   caraibrit replied to liton's topic in CRNE

   Hi Cama, do tell! What was your strategy and which online courses are you referring to? Caraibrit

8. interview

   caraibrit replied to ayla2004's topic in International

   Hi, I've got two interviews coming up. I'm not nervous any more, I've been on sooo many! I think I'm falling down on the basic nursing care. So, I'm going to take your tips Ayla2004 and I'll tell you what happens. Regards, Caraibrit x

9. Where was your first nursing job?

   caraibrit replied to katie1285's topic in New Nurse

   Hi All, I have just started as a Critical Care Nurse in ICU as my first job. I've held out for it and now I have it. My first day felt overwhelming because it seemed as if I was going into an exam situation yet again in six weeks' time but this time...

10. Likes and dislikes...

    caraibrit replied to cheripa's topic in Neuro

    I have just qualified with a BSc in Pre-Registration Nursing. I have recently been offered a post in Neuro Critical Care, pending references and checks. I quickly found after being oriented into the muted, quiet environment that it was where I want...

11. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    caraibrit replied to cariad's topic in UK

    Hi RGN1, Thanks for your input. I suspected as much. The Allnurses website is a great way to communicate and to pass on appropriate information. The grass always seems greener - but it still needs mowing! Will watch my email space. Kind regards Car...

12. anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    caraibrit replied to curlysin's topic in International

    Hi Has anyone any contact information on hospitals who direct hire in Orlando Florida? Just completed my BSc intending to work this year and then apply Thanks, Caraibrit

13. anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    caraibrit replied to curlysin's topic in International

    Hi Silverdragon102, Could you tell me what the present situation is with the Retrogression problem in the US to date in 2007? Regards, Caraibrit

14. anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    caraibrit replied to curlysin's topic in International

    Hello Letina, I'm also interested in finding out which hospitals in Florida to apply to directly. I've just finished my BSc and would like to research the feasibility of working in Florida. I'm aware that many obstacles exist in the process. But, ...

15. Comparison of US and UK pay

    caraibrit replied to biteme's topic in UK

    Hi, Bearing in mind the current limited market for visas. How do you go about applying for work in the US as a newly qualified? Do you need 1-2 years experience for starters? How much money will I need upfront? Caraibrit