TravelingBSNRN BSN, RN

TravelingBSNRN has 21 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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1. US retrogression- Nurses waiting

   TravelingBSNRN replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in International

   It was nice of you Alexk49 to be positive in giving comments about would be US RNs. It is very interesting that most of these nurses have been falling in line legally and have been waiting for their turn for months and to some for years! I also belie...

2. NVC -CP- GC Tracker

   TravelingBSNRN replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration

   There is nothing wrong with being optimistic about things. I totally agree that chances of getting here in the US are getting harder especially with the worldwide financial crisis and the increasing pool of nurses from different countries each year. ...

3. Intelligent for foresight for the DECEMBER VB

   TravelingBSNRN replied to Nightingale's idol's topic in International

   Just keep on praying that PD will move for December. There is nothing wrong with that. I do not have any clue as to what movement Dec PD would have. I can only hope for the best for all of you. No one knows the future of immigration in the US. One ca...

4. Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

   TravelingBSNRN replied to lawrence01's topic in International

   I guess only those in favor of the influx of forein RNs to work in the US will support this move and your advocacy. I will definitely support this. May I know the position of the staff and moderators of this forum regarding this matter?

5. Discussion- Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

   TravelingBSNRN replied to lawrence01's topic in Activism

   I guess only those in favor of the influx of forein RNs to work in the US will support this move and your advocacy. I will definitely support this. May I know the position of the staff and moderators of this forum regarding this matter?

6. How Much do You Make?

   TravelingBSNRN replied to m_chatelaine's topic in Travel

   $37/hr and 2K/month tax free housing stipend in Ventura, CA. That's a total of about $50/hr.

7. To all Foreign Nurses - Do not lose hope!

   TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in International

   You always had good advices Silverdragon. I agree with you about the above statement. It is nothing different than crossing the border illegally then demand for your rights!

8. AngelaSN is no more

   TravelingBSNRN replied to PurrRN's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations, Angela RN!

9. To all Foreign Nurses - Do not lose hope!

   TravelingBSNRN posted a topic in International

   Visas are currently unavailable for foreign nurses who wish to work as an RN in the US. Nobody knows if relief will be available in the near future or worst, none at all. Nobody knows about the future of immigration in America, even the President or ...

10. Having an Interim Permit to a foreign nursing graduate? is it good news or bad news?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to mark_ricafrente's topic in International

    I agree, It was just probably a mistake. You normally would apply for it and pay a certain amount to get an IP. Yes, it does not make any difference if you have the IP. No visas this time so no job for you in the US. Try to apply in other countries t...

11. Relief for retrogression hope???

    TravelingBSNRN replied to Yorkielover's topic in Immigration

    I totally agree! To all foreign nurses wishing to become a US nurse, don't let anyone in this forum or anybody at that matter discourage you to follow your dream. It may take you 5 years, 10 years or 20 years to be able to come here because of the ba...

12. Strike Nursing

    TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in Travel

    Nurses are usually called by an agency contracted by the hospital to fill in possible vacancies when the employees go on strike. Vacancies can be in any area and the strike will last from one day to several days. The agency will know which areas or s...

13. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International

    You will always be treated as a foreign educated nurse no matter what you do and where you go in the US. As per my previous post, the two additional requirements for a foreign educated nurse applying for endorsement in TN are: a) Copy of Certificate...

14. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International

    you do not have to go through cgfns and pay a fortune for this private company. apply for nclex in any state that won't require cgfns. after taking the exam and passing, endorse that license to tn. download the forms you need in their website. as a f...

15. How to become a nurse in Singapore?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to mikes511's topic in Registration

    Welcome to allnurses. You sure have accomplished a lot as an RN and should be proud of yourself. Good luck!