scotjan

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1. Need Irish registration QUICK!!!!

   scotjan replied to pinkliz's topic in International

   Hi, I registered with An Bord Altranais in 1998 and lived and worked in Ireland for several years.The Irish board are really quick and helpful.Your problem is with the NMC who can delay things without obvious reason. My advice is to keep a check on w...

2. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

   HI, I had the same experience.The embassy told me the immigration people would want to see them on arrival.When I offered them,he looked shocked and horrified and said no.He probably wouldn't have known which way was up! Janet

3. international autosource

   scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in UK

   Hi, Madwife, I read in your insurance post about your accident.I hope you and your family are recovering well.It must be difficult to have been off work since February.Your post made me check my policy.Then i learned that in California some uninsured...

4. international autosource

   scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in UK

   Hi, I am fine thank you. I can't believe I have been here for almost a year. I am about to move house at the end of next week.I want a bigger apartment.Yes, I have bought that much stuff! How is life in Phoenix? I have heard bits on the news recently...

5. international autosource

   scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in UK

   Hi, I also bought my car through international autosource.They were very helpful.The only problem with their finance at that time was they wanted a reference from someone already in the US.I didn't know anyone.I bought my car for cash and collected i...

6. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hi, I am in California,but not in a large city.My insurance was through Farmers Insurance.I thought that was expensive as I paid about £300 per year in Surrey.Looking at what others are paying it doesn't look so bad now! Janet

7. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hi all, Just my tuppence-worth. I have a mobile with cingular.I did not pay a deposit at all and my contact is $39.99 per month.Car insurance is expensive compared to the UK.I paid $600 for 6 months insurance.I have a new Ford Focus. My OGP rep was e...

8. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Hospital I work in here has plastic bedpans as you described,but then the last place I worked in the UK had metal bedpans that got washed in a special machine too.Last place I saw that used papier mache anything was in Scotland.:)

9. Shortage Time From UK-USA

   scotjan replied to madwife2002's topic in UK

   Congratulations Kay, The nausea is normal and gets worse the closer you get to departure.So does the excitement. Good Luck, Janet

10. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

    Hi, I think the six week thing is probably correct Kay.At first you are just happy to be here.Then you realise that to live here you need the social security number.Nothing happens without it.It is supposed to be generated by the paperwork you give t...

11. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

    Hi All, I have been in California for the last five weeks.I don't plan to take US citizenship at present - a bit scary to give up British citizenship and I don't think the US allows dual citizenship. OGP do offer a scheme here to enable you to receiv...

12. UK training = dangerous?

    scotjan replied to Spartagates's topic in International

    Hi, I also trained in the old fashioned way in Scotland, qualifying in 1990.I then trained as a midwife in Dublin in 2000, also in the old fashioned way. For me, I don't think there would be a better way. I learn best by doing things repeatedly, afte...

13. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in UK

    Hi folks, I guess I can post here now as I have been in California for a whole 16 days now! Biggest problem has been that very useful social security number. Nothing much can happen without it.My local social security office won't even look to see if...

14. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    scotjan replied to letina's topic in UK

    Thanks everyone. Will keep fingers and toes crossed for all who are waiting. I will let you know how it goes. Janet

15. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    scotjan replied to letina's topic in UK

    :balloons: Hi, Had embassy interview yesterday, got back from London at midnight and visa arrived at 8am! Now just waiting for flight details,accommodation details etc. Time to sell the car and think about packing! Janet