Aug 11, 2007 by caraibrit Hi, Bearing in mind the current limited market for visas. How do you go about applying for work in the US as a newly qualified? Do you need 1-2 years experience for starters? How much money will I need upfront? Caraibrit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 11, 2007 by Silverdragon102, BSN Hi, Bearing in mind the current limited market for visas. How do you go about applying for work in the US as a newly qualified? Do you need 1-2 years experience for starters? How much money will I need upfront? Caraibrit You do not need experience to look for work in the US it is mainly agencies that make that a condition, but like you said bearing in mind the current visa situation I would get a job and look to gaining experience. Also going through the process normally (no retrogression) you are looking atleast 12 months before arriving on US soil so again better getting a job. Money depends on what you want to do, could end up being 3-4 weeks before you get your first pay check plus there are other things to consider when you first get out there, ie car, signing for utilities, internet access. I would recomment getting Amex as it is transferrable which will help easy things whilst building up your credit (once you arrive in the US your credit rating starts all over again) Much better to go through the BON and get NCLEX under your belt before looking for work and an employer to petition your GC. There is a sticky regarding direct hire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 20, 2007 by rntraveler I have landed a travel job in Edinburgh. What can anyone tell me about what to expect there? Looking forward to seeing the country. Pay is a little less than I am making here,but it's only for a short term. Will be working Dialysis. Thanks for any info. Travelerpat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 24, 2008 by Angelic2008 I have landed a travel job in Edinburgh. What can anyone tell me about what to expect there? Looking forward to seeing the country. Pay is a little less than I am making here,but it's only for a short term. Will be working Dialysis. Thanks for any info. Travelerpat Hi, you will love Edinburgh is a beautiful city, if you get a chance get out and about around the west coast of scotland ie: loch lomond, stirling, etc. The pay is less but so is the cost of living in Scotland. Enjoy your time there and try and see some of the country, although I must warn you it does get a bit cold and you might be lucky to get a white christmas. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 24, 2008 by XB9S RN traveller, I notice that this thread is over a year old, did you get to Scotland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 24, 2008 by Angelic2008 RN traveller, I notice that this thread is over a year old, did you get to Scotland? Silly me Sharrie thats what i get for reading posts when i am on nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 24, 2008 by XB9S Silly me Sharrie thats what i get for reading posts when i am on nights I do it all the time as well She did thank you though so I wondered how it was going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 24, 2008 by Angelic2008 Yea i noticed that as well. Wonder where she is now lol? Maybe stranded at the top of Ben Nevis or kidnapped by the Loch ness monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oct 26, 2008 by greatking £7.76 maybe in the Nursing home. I worked as a Nurse in the UK for 9 years my basic salary is 12/hour? £25,800/annual. Recentlty naturalised,happy where i am now. Trevel in Europe is a breeze! with low cost far that everone can afford and $1.9 to a Dollar why should i bother to start all over again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
