nursepacific

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1. Experienced RN but foreign-trained,looking for job 3 months now

   nursepacific replied to Mrs.brath33's topic in International

   The state of new york doesn't require SSN numbers. I would think just a short distance to Conn or New Jersey would open up some possibilities.

2. Do State Board approve LPN from other countries?

   nursepacific replied to westheimer1234's topic in International

   I tried to call the California Nursing Board today to verify this, but I could not get through. I heard an interesting message about state budget cuts causing the BON to be closed on Fridays. holycrossnursing.com's website posts information about gr...

3. Do State Board approve LPN from other countries?

   nursepacific replied to westheimer1234's topic in International

   In the past, California has allowed applicants to sit for the NCLEX-PN and granted licenses from the applicants who received their LPN/LVN education from the Philippines. I would suspect that most (maybe not all) state nursing boards would allow this...

4. Hong Kong in Need of Nurses

   nursepacific replied to Doza's topic in International

   I personally know a few Filipino nurses currently working as caregivers in Hong Kong right now that would love to be licensed in HK and work as nurses. I heard about a Canadian R.N. who wanted to be licensed in Hong Kong, and the nursing board told h...

5. Do State Board approve LPN from other countries?

   nursepacific replied to westheimer1234's topic in International

   I would actually disagree. I believe that LPN graduates from the Philippines can and do take the NCLEX-PN. I know of a green card holder that went to school in CDO and passed the NCLEX-PN for California. The problem is that there are no visas availab...

6. just married a foreign nurse who can help?

   nursepacific replied to piglett's topic in International

   The New Hampshire Nursing Board requires the CGFNS process (credentials review, predictor exam, and english exam) for all foreign educated nurses. Unless your wife is an English major, I suspect she will need to study or take a class for the TOEFL/TW...

7. just married a foreign nurse who can help?

   nursepacific replied to piglett's topic in International

   The Philippine nursing boards are only held twice a year, the next exam after July is December. If I were you, I would have my wife quit her job immediately, and pay for the best exam prep possible until December. A intensive 6 month review is not u...

8. are there hospitals in USA who accept foreign RN with little or no nursing experience

   nursepacific replied to zarina_1007's topic in Immigration

   When I refer to foreigner, I am referring to someone such as the poster who wanted to leave their country and work in the United States. An EEOC complaint does not apply because the company would have to recruit U.S. workers first, and the OSC has ju...

9. are there hospitals in USA who accept foreign RN with little or no nursing experience

   nursepacific replied to zarina_1007's topic in Immigration

   The 1000+ figure is from myvisajobs.com (I do not support this website), which lists the employer name in addition the the number of visas they are requesting. Labor certifications mean that the companies are requesting employees, not necessarily hir...

10. are there hospitals in USA who accept foreign RN with little or no nursing experience

    nursepacific replied to zarina_1007's topic in Immigration

    I agree with ghillbert. Hospitals for fy2010 have over 1000 labor certifications stating that they can not fill available positions (usually in critical care). I believe that many hospitals are facing budget constraints, and do not wish to invest in ...

11. H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    nursepacific replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration

    You won't be denied the visa due to a pending immigrant visa, but you may be breaking a contract. Many nurses are currently in Canada or other countries trying to wait out retrogression.

12. how can I find a job in china? (current american)

    nursepacific replied to GAVSsugarpot's topic in Immigration

    If your fiance is flying jets, how often will he be in beijing. I would agree with other posters that I don't think you can work in China unless you take their nursing exam. I would check out Saipan, Guam, Marshall Islands (Kwajalein), or Singapore i...

13. Global healthcare usa

    nursepacific replied to dream_lover's topic in International

    If you passed the FPGEE and TOEFL, and the recruitment agency has approved contracts with the POEA, I would go for it. Prepare for 1000-1500 hours at a low salary, but after finishing the hours and passing the NAPLEX, you will be set.

14. not RN at philippines

    nursepacific replied to Shiela Lowman's topic in International

    So what happens if you are able to take and pass the NCLEX and are licensed by the CABON? Will you be able to endorse your license to Indiana? I would make sure you check the rules of Indiana BON about license endorsement in your particular situation...

15. immigration to US: is it possible without a sponsoring agency?

    nursepacific replied to meowmeow80's topic in International

    I actually didn't understand the question. Is is possible to immigrate to the U.S. without a sponsor? No. It is possible to immigrate to the U.S. without a recruitment agency? Yes. It is likely? No. A EB3 or H1B visa will need a sponsoring employer ...