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hello friends

well, here i am, on the us side now. i've been here 7 weeks but only just got internet access. first of all.....suzanne, sorry i didn't call, i lost your phone number :smackingf but i remain eternally grateful to you for helping me get here, am i forgiven? :bowingpur

quick update then i'll go catch up with everything that's been happening on here.........got my ssn and green card 4 weeks after arrival and started work right away. the hospital where i'm working has an excellent orientation program, it's called a 'transcultural assimillation program' especially for international or foreign-educated nurses and we are the first group to take part in it. there's just 4 of us, another english nurse, a phillipino nurse, a german nurse, and me. the first 3 weeks have been classroom based and we go to the floor next week. i really can't fault the orientation, my initial worry was that i'd be thrown in at the deep end and be expected to get on with it, but they are making sure we are all comfortable and well supported.

off to read some threads now. oh and clair (english_nurse)......yes, i passed my driving test :chuckle

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Specializes in renal,peritoneal dialysis, medicine.

Tina, your settling in period sounds like it has been well managed so far by your hospital, which will be a relief to hear for all us nurses who may be travelling to the USA in the next few months.

its really nice to hear from you, you sound really happy

will email you later

oh and congratulations on the driving test, i hear its a bit like brain surgery lmao :rolleyes:

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Specializes in cardiac cath lab.

Really good to see you back.

I cant wait for the next installment of what life it like when you start work on the floor.

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

Hia Tina! Welcome back and welcome to the U.S.!!!

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Specializes in Surgical, Breastcare, Minor ops, OPD.

Welcome back, glad all seems to be going well so far.

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Specializes in theatre, elderly, community, ICU.
Hey it's great to hear you are doing OK. Can't believe 7 weeks have gone by!! Got my visa interview on Monday:balloons:
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Specializes in renal,peritoneal dialysis, medicine.

good luck with your interview let us know how it goes

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Nice to hear from you. Good luck!

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Specializes in Multiple.

Great to see you back letina! Looking forward to hearing the experiences you have on settling in...

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