kokomoGirl

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1. RN refresher

   kokomoGirl posted a topic in Indiana

   hi, anyone can recommend a good RN refresher course ? looked online, the IC4N suggested 3... Ivy Tech, Franciscan St Francis Health, and Valparaiso University...Valpo is hard to get in since it will depend on the vacant slot on their regular nursing ...

2. Questions about H1B visa?

   kokomoGirl replied to Yorkielover's topic in International

   I am just wondering now how come the cap H1B visas did not reach quota? What could be the possible reasons for this unusual turnout? Anyone?

3. DO I NEED TO attend REVIEW for TOEFL,IELTS? OR TAKE IT RIGHT AWAY

   kokomoGirl replied to NurseFromPhil's topic in International

   you're welcome. Good luck to you!

4. maiden name to married name;;confused..please help

   kokomoGirl replied to nervous_lady's topic in International

   I agree with Rene3. Stick to your maiden name for now, i know your concern is about your passport. As I posted in your international thread, just bring with you your old passport and NSO marriage certificate (not the paper you signed during the cerem...

5. DO I NEED TO attend REVIEW for TOEFL,IELTS? OR TAKE IT RIGHT AWAY

   kokomoGirl replied to NurseFromPhil's topic in International

   For TOEFL iBT, you have the chance to read the paragraphs again for the reading and writing. But the questions are not constructed in a way that you just pick out the answer. It will test your COMPREHENSION skills under limited time. Practice reading...

6. Vermont License Renewal..HELP!

   kokomoGirl replied to Trion08's topic in Immigration

   Oh too bad.... Do you really want to renew your license instead of putting it on inactive status? do you have plans on practicing here in the US in the coming 2 years? or do you have ongoing application for work here? If yes, maybe you can call the ...

7. Vermont License Renewal..HELP!

   kokomoGirl replied to Trion08's topic in Immigration

   I believe my understanding is correct Jowannah 03. That "50 days or at least 400 hours within the last 2 years" work requirement is intended for those who graduated from nursing school more than 5 years ago. Section E: PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS 1. I gra...

8. Vermont License Renewal..HELP!

   kokomoGirl replied to Trion08's topic in Immigration

   It is Ok to renew your VT license even if you have no work experience yet since you graduated from nursing school not more than 5 yrs. They do not require CEUs for international nurses for first time renewals. You should have received by now the rene...

9. want to use my married name

   kokomoGirl replied to nervous_lady's topic in International

   To nervous lady: Dont be too nervous. Yes, Passport is the only identification the Testing Center will honor when you sit for the exam. But I believe you still have your old passport with you under your maiden name. Carry that together with your new...

10. April VB: No more visas for 2009

    kokomoGirl replied to greenjungle's topic in International

    You are right about that McGyver!

11. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    kokomoGirl replied to haywire nurse's topic in International

    I am just wondering if the offer is really a scam coz I know a nurse who was granted H1B visa and is working in colorado already. Things went smooth and fast for her. And the thing is...she is not the first and the last to be granted...there are a lo...

12. Possibility to work even if you do not have experince yet?

    kokomoGirl replied to naesia03's topic in International

    Yes, redranger is correct, some hospitals accept new graduates who are ready to sit for nclex or are already an RN but with no experience. But the question now is, will the hospital sponsor the visa for a zero experience nurse?

13. EB3 vs. H1-B

    kokomoGirl replied to Hafadai's topic in International

    Hi, I wonder if the US government is really investigating the H1B visa right now. I have a friend whose H1B was approved just this December and is now bound to arrive here in the US next week. She is not a specialist on any field. And I doubt she has...

14. RN with H4 visa want to gain experience

    kokomoGirl replied to kokomoGirl's topic in International

    Im from the Philippines. My husband's company already started the petition for immigrant visa. Im not so sure of the priority date though. Somewhere in the last quarter of 2007. Is the priority date the approval of 1-140? or the Labor Certificate? Li...

15. Retrogression in nursing

    kokomoGirl replied to deepaghale's topic in International

    hi missmaxy. we have almost the same plight. Im on H4 also. if its alright with you, can i have your email address? i wish to share and compare notes. thank you.