smiley321

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1. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 replied to smiley321's topic in International

   Thank you everyone for your replies. Does anyone know what kind of visa I would need? I thought I would get my VisaScreen started but am unsure what kind of visa. From looking at quick google search it looks like I would need an H1C to work as a nurs...

2. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 replied to smiley321's topic in International

   Thanks everyone for your replies. How do I get a social security number?

3. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 replied to smiley321's topic in International

   Thank you so much for your reply! That's disappointing for me but good to know. Do you know where I can find which states do not require a SSN to apply?

4. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 replied to smiley321's topic in International

   Hello! I am a Canadian nurse looking to work in California. I have heard that in order to work in California you need to apply for a license by endorsement, however as I am not licensed in the states yet, can I apply for licensure by exam? I have loo...

5. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 replied to smiley321's topic in International

   Oops! Just read that this should be posted in International Nursing. So sorry!

6. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   smiley321 posted a topic in International

   Hello! I am a Canadian nurse looking to work in California. I have heard that in order to work in California you need to apply for a license by endorsement, however as I am not licensed in the states yet, can I apply for licensure by exam? I have loo...

7. Reviews for Travelnurse.ca?

   smiley321 replied to rhodonite's topic in Canada

   I'm in the same position as you! Unfortunately I have not found any reviews on travelnurse.ca and am also interested in your responses. Another company I have been looking at but have not yet applied for is Select Medical Connections. Other than thos...

8. First job, feeling down

   smiley321 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone! I am a brand new grad and just started my first nursing job. I've been reading everyone's threads and in general everyone seems to be feeling the same as me, super nervous and feeling not so great. Knowing I'm not alone in feeling this w...

9. Final placement - ER or ward?

   smiley321 posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hello! I am a student nurse trying to decide where to do my final placement. I am very interesting in pediatrics and did my medicine rotation in peds, which I loved. I have also worked at a children's summer camp for many years, so feel fairly confid...

10. Med times not on time

    smiley321 posted a topic in Camp

    Does anyone else have an issues with meds not getting taken on time? I feel that I am doing a lot to ensure they get taken on time, but it is still an issue with campers not coming. It is not happening with a few campers, it is happening with many ca...

11. A Day In Your Health Center

    smiley321 replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    At our camp, med times are before each meal. In the morning they may come between wake-up and the start of breakfast, and the other meals they maky come fifteen minutes before the meal when the hasher bell rings (one camper goes to set the table for ...

12. Diabetes Issue

    smiley321 replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    I have also found this to be a problem. I had a camper last year who had to do 2am checks, which the parent did not mention during our discussions before camp. It took its toll on myself and her counsellor, as I am the only medical staff and she is t...

13. Rules in the Health Center and Around Camp

    smiley321 replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    My rules in our health centre are similiar to yours: - Please leave your shoes at the door (a doormat inside the door serves as a reminder if they forgot to take them off outside) - Knock first before entering - They need to come with either a staff ...

14. Do you take issue with the food served at camp?

    smiley321 replied to blondy2061h's topic in Camp

    Yes, plenty of high carb meals with little protein. However, we also have a snack an hour or so before bed, around 830-930 pm. The kitchen also has water and snacks available during the day (fruit, pretzels, cheese and crackers, etc.) for those that ...

15. Meds at camp

    smiley321 replied to JaClasse's topic in Camp

    My camp also has kids stopping by the health centre before meals for their meds (some after meals if the meds depressed their appetite). I completely agree that dispensing meds in the dining hall is a huge violation of privacy; I do not think kids wi...