chinotto_21

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1. New grad pay rate in Orlando

   chinotto_21 replied to Farrah 34's topic in Florida

   I'm an RN with 5 years of experience. FL offers that I have received: 31$, 32$ and 34$...

2. Pay in Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater?

   chinotto_21 replied to Swellz's topic in Florida

   Unfortunately there are tons of people who drive around with no license, no registration, or both. This makes the cost of car insurance very expensive for those who choose to get it. I pay 3x what I used to pay up north :-s

3. Pay in Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater?

   chinotto_21 replied to Swellz's topic in Florida

   Pay in the area isn’t the greatest. I have 5 years of experience and was offered 32.32. Night differential was 5$. 1$ for working the weekend. 1% bonus annually for extra skills (precepting, holding a critical care certification, providing advanced ...

4. English job outlook in Montreal

   chinotto_21 replied to KrisMorrison's topic in Canada

   Indeed, you would need to pass the French exam given by the OQLF in order to get your unrestricted RN license. You are eligible to work as a CEPI until you pass the exam, but you will earn less then as a full RN. Certain hospitals in Montreal cater m...

5. Nursing in Montreal!

   chinotto_21 replied to 3ponceboy's topic in Canada

   I worked as a nurse in Montreal for 4 years prior to moving to the US. I know of one person who lives on the south shore of Montreal and commutes to Plattsburgh for work. It's not ideal but it is possible. I would never recommend living on the island...

6. Application still "pending"

   chinotto_21 replied to chinotto_21's topic in California

   I actually endorsed MN into FL, which was very straightforward. I would look into getting licensed in Minnesota as a foreign graduate

7. Application still "pending"

   chinotto_21 replied to chinotto_21's topic in California

   It was quite a lengthy process (and it's still not over). I had FL and MN send in a license verification through Nursys, CGFNS send in my certified translated transcript (250$), TOEFL results, fingerprint cards, photo ID and a signature. The toughes...

8. Application still "pending"

   chinotto_21 posted a topic in California

   Hi, I applied for a licensed by endorsement on February 12 2018. I have a valid FL license and wish to endorse it in CA. I am foreign educated, and sent in all the required documents. The board predicted 10-12 weeks of wait time to get to my file. O...

9. CGFNS eDAS California Reciprocity

   chinotto_21 replied to princedrik's topic in Registration

   Add to that another 40$ for the school to fill out the course breakdown form. Potentially another 260$ for a certified translation of my course descriptions (if CA BRN asks for them). I'm at the 12-week mark, should be able to find out very soon.

10. CGFNS eDAS California Reciprocity

    chinotto_21 replied to princedrik's topic in Registration

    Hi, I am also in the same situation. Did it work for you? Did it work for anyone? I paid for eDAS, Nurses verify, CA BRN endorsement application and had my TOEFL results sent in. 440$ spent and 3 months of waiting to find out.

11. Recently passed nclex and relocating to FL

    chinotto_21 replied to travelRN26's topic in Florida

    Hi, I am a Canadian RN currently working and living in Florida. Unfortunately, without prior experience as an RN, your chances of securing a job offer in Florida are very minimal. Additionally, to make yourself truly marketable, you would need to hav...

12. I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

    chinotto_21 replied to NurseNextDoor's topic in Canada

    Only one solution; Get your CGFNS certificate, Apply for licensure by endorsement thru Minnesota BON, write the NCLEX (if you haven't done so already) and go work in Texas or Arizona. I can help.

13. HonorHealth

    chinotto_21 replied to chinotto_21's topic in Arizona

    Thank you very much!

14. HonorHealth

    chinotto_21 posted a topic in Arizona

    Hi everyone, I've been recently offered a position with HonorHealth (Scottsdale campus) for FT Nights in the ICU. It's a 2-year contract with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. I've only been to Phoenix once, so I'd like to know more about this...

15. Job seeking in FL

    chinotto_21 replied to chinotto_21's topic in Florida

    That was SO FUNNY to read! Thank you so much for answering. However, it just makes me feel even more hopeless.