s_elliott52

s_elliott52 has 10 years experience and specializes in ICU / CVICU.

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1. Advice please regarding us licence

   s_elliott52 posted a topic in International

   Hi several years ago I applied to California for my nursing licence, I met their requirements and I passed the NCLEX first time. Unfortunately at the same time CA changed the requirements and to get my full licence I needed to get a social security n...

2. Crne february 5, 2014 takers

   s_elliott52 replied to MintAnderson's topic in CRNE

   No I didn't take any courses I had a book, but never studied.

3. Crne february 5, 2014 takers

   s_elliott52 replied to MintAnderson's topic in CRNE

   I passed in BC, I got my results on Wednesday 12th March. I'm an international nurse from the UK been working on a provisional licence since July 2013 and I passed in my first attempt.

4. H1B sponsoring nursing agencies?

   s_elliott52 replied to s_elliott52's topic in International

   I registered with the board of nursing in CA prior to their new requirements of having a SSN before registering. As far as I am aware they will grant me a temporary licence to enable me to get emplyment and then I have to obtain a SSN as soon as I c...

5. Should CVVHD be 1:1

   s_elliott52 replied to kristenallene40's topic in Critical

   It may be wrong to tell you guys this but the UK the recommendations are that vent, CRRT, IABP all 1:1 even if they are not sedated. Any HDU/ward patient can be 1:2 but normally on my unit 1:1. Any patient on ECMO/VAD are always strictly 2:1, with o...

6. H1B sponsoring nursing agencies?

   s_elliott52 posted a topic in International

   Hi I am an British trained RN. I have worked as an RN in ITU for the last 6 1/2 years and also as an ECMO specialist. I am registered with the board of nursing in CA (just waiting for SSN) and should have my visa screen through within the next 3- 4 ...

7. croc type shoes?

   s_elliott52 replied to meghan91's topic in Uniform/Gear

   HI I wear the crocs specialist work shoes they have no holes in the amd they are anti static and also have a slight raised lip at the back to keep your foot in place. You wouldn't catch me wearing anything else to work!!!