natawee

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1. A Canadian nurse trying to get to California

   natawee replied to DestinedTraveler's topic in International

   Hi, I am also a Canadian trained RN. Have had a license in Minnesota and am currently licensed in AZ. Been working in the US for 9 years and have my greencard. Today, I was denied my CA license, saying I didn't have enough clinical hours. I am so don...

2. State license that allows you to work in California

   natawee replied to starleviosa's topic in Immigration

   How do I contact my licensing agent via email? I have tried to go through the operators and left voicemails but no response. I was just wondering if there was a way to contact them that's easier than getting transferrd to their voicemail only if you...

3. I am freaking out!!!

   natawee posted a topic in International

   Hello there, I just need advice. I have been stressing over this issue for days. I know it's been discussed a million times and I have searched and read every post I'm sure. Anyways, I was educated in Canada, 4 year bscn. Have been working in the US ...

4. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

   natawee replied to Basi's topic in International

   I was educated in Canada and I thought the program was excellent. As far as the health care system goes, I think its great. I am now working in the US for the past two years. I am very proud of the healthcare system in Canada. There are also alot...

5. flush bags

   natawee posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if there is any literature out there discussing whether or not hanging a flush bag with iv piggy backs is of benefit or harm to the patient. When I am priming lines for a patient who is to receive only IV piggybacks and not have cont...

6. renewing visa

   natawee replied to natawee's topic in International

   my facility is paying the costs for the immigration attorney. My employer is located in arizona. do you mean length of time for my green card? or change of status. im confused

7. renewing visa

   natawee replied to natawee's topic in International

   When I spoke with the immigration attorney for my hospital, he told me that the best time to start the process of my green card would be right after I renewed my TN. So you are saying once October comes and I sign on core, rather then renew my visa i...

8. renewing visa

   natawee posted a topic in International

   Hi Guys, Just a quick question. My TN is not due to expire until November. I plan to sign on as a 'core' nurse rather than seasonal in October. My contract as seasonal is up then. I have it arranged with my hospital to become core in October to b...

9. Disturb you to see a tongue pierced?

   natawee replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   I have my tongue pierced,and have had it pierced for four years. three of those four i have been in the hospital setting. There are people that I have worked with for two years that have only recently noticed it. I do not talk with a lisp, play wit...

10. Moving down South!

    natawee replied to STFXNurse's topic in North Carolina

    i am also a stfx grad, i worked in halifax for a year then moved to arizona. i have tonnes of info for you, stuff that i wish someone had told me before i moved to the us. Send me a PM and i can give you my email address.

11. Canadian Nursing Schools

    natawee replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International

    i agree! im glad that someone mentioned the maritimes!! I went to school at St FX. It has been rated the number one university in the country several years in a row, its nursing program is also one of the best in the country. when i first graduate...

12. i need reassurance

    natawee posted a topic in International

    so i came to canada (where im originally from) last friday night as my dad had taken a heart attack, it sounded very serious so i flew home. well as i was checking into the airport i scanned my passport and it said 'some countries want a passport val...

13. Nurses Helping Nurses Quit Smoking

    natawee replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Safety

    I would love to quit. everyone says 'its a decision you need to make for yourself' and 'you need to do it when you are ready'. well will i ever be ready. i would love to be smoke free!!! where to start!! it doesnt help that my roomate smokes as well

14. Would you have called?

    natawee replied to jeepgirl's topic in Pediatric

    I am not a peds nurse, but I have been in the same boat many times. should I call or not? Will they get upset if I call again? I have only been a nurse three years, but I have found that if it is bothering me alot and im questioning myself enough wh...

15. Sierra Vista or Tucson???

    natawee replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona

    oh plus im canadian. what part of canada are you from