zonnenschijn

zonnenschijn has 10 years experience and specializes in Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ortho..

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1. Australian RN to USA

   zonnenschijn replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration

   To gain new experience and further my career. I certainly am not dissatisfied by my nursing career here! Nurses get treated well here in Australia and the working conditions are very good. Its all about travelling the world and gaining experience. I ...

2. Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

   zonnenschijn replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration

   I do believe you can get a temporary licence in CA while you wait for your SSN. Best to check with the BON in CA. You should be able to get E3 without a SSN in CA. Once you have your registration in one State you can apply for endorsment in other Sta...

3. Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

   zonnenschijn replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration

   ghillbert did you go through an agency? Are you working in the States already?

4. Australian RN to USA

   zonnenschijn replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration

   hi ehic2604. Thanks for reply! I feel for you having to do 2 make up subjects. It's an expensive exercise that's for sure. When I first started researching visa options for the States I was made to believe that most hospitals in the States don't know...

5. Australian RN to USA

   zonnenschijn replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration

   I would like to clarify that I know of one application that the BON in CA has denied due to the making up of hours through the Deakin course.

6. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

   zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

   Hey Sydneysista How is your application going? Are you in NYC yet? My application was refused by the BON in Vermont (after waiting for 9 months!!!!) as I did not have enough midwifery hours. I am now in the process of making up those hours. I hope ev...

7. Australian RN to USA

   zonnenschijn replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration

   I am also doing my Obstetric Nursing course through Otago to make up my missing midwifery hours. I have just completed my 80 hours of clinical (all in my own time with no pay) and am now completing the theory workbook. I know for a fact that the BON ...

8. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

   zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

   Hi Sydneysista I am using Kaplan and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. I am still waiting to hear back from the BON in Vermont and so far it has taken 4 months. I have been informed about 5 months is the waiting time but that is different for every ...

9. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

   zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

   If you have not worked for 2 consecutive years out of 5 years as an RN in the US then BON in WI requires the CGFNS exam and cert....

10. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    I know, it certainly doesn't make sense and yes i said exactly the above to them and still the same answer.....No matter how i apply, endorsement or straight application they require the CGFNS. They seem to be one of the last few states that require ...

11. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    from faq on ncsbn site: does the nlc reduce the level of a state's licensure requirements? no. under the nlc, states continue to have complete authority in determining licensure requirements and disciplinary actions on a nurse's license per the s...

12. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    I know it doesn't make sense but that is the info i got from BON in WI. My thoughts were the same, if i pass NCLEX then surely another exam isn't going to make any difference but that is how the BON in WI works. Even though i am applying for endorsme...

13. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    I heard from the BON in WI today and even when applying for endorsement (which i will be doing as i am getting my license through the BON in Vermont) they still require the CGFNS exam and visa screen cert. So, looks like WI is out of the picture for ...

14. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    Hi Ghillbert. Thanks for tip. Will probably keep doing everything on my own rather than sign up with agency. I am getting myself all terribly confused b/w CGFNS cert and the exam!

15. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    zonnenschijn replied to brissygal's topic in International

    Hi Susieok! Thanks heaps for your kind offer. How did you find the NCLEX? Did it take long for you to get your VSC? I am hoping the BON in WI only require the VSC and not also the CGFNS exam! Hopefully will hear from them tomorrow. Will let you know ...