LaurieMakingA'way replied to varshara's topic in Travel
Hi there, I feel your frustration! I was in the same boat as you a year ago. I am a Canadian RN living and working in Texas. My goal was originally to work in California but I didn't have a SSN and you do need a SSN to apply for Cali license - there ...
Hi all, So I am in a predicament that I know SEVERAL other nurses (my nurse friends included) can relate to. So I am going on my 6th year of nursing, the last 4 have been in ER and prior to take I was a med-surg RN. I also have done per diem and clin...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to britt_possible's topic in NP
Hi There! I totally sympathize with your anxiety about making a new move! It can be scary and the uncertainties can keep you up at night. [COLOR=#000000]I moved to Houston a couple of months ago and I work for one of the major health care systems in ...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration
Hi Lou1991. How is your process moving along? I moved to Houston a couple of months ago and I work for one of the major health care systems in Houston. If you are thinking of moving to Houston there are tonnes of jobs for speciality areas for experie...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Texas
Hi JuLeSx7d7, I moved to Houston a couple of months ago and I work for one of the major health care systems in Houston. If you are thinking of moving to Houston there are tonnes of jobs for speciality areas for experienced nurses specifically. I am...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to sun2525's topic in Texas
Hi Sun2525, I moved to Houston a couple of months ago and I work for one of the major health care systems in Houston. I moved from Canada but from what I gather experienced RNs can make between 34-50USD/hr (but thats variable depending on your years ...
Hey all RN's and future RN's, Happiest new year to all of you! I am a Canadian RN from Ontario who has recently moved to Texas and I am now working full time at a major health system in Houston. It's a great opportunity that has inspired me to start ...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to LaurieMakingA'way's topic in Texas
Thanks for your response. Yeah, I am aware its not in the best of areas. Do you know anything about the culture of the er department (like to nurses enjoy working on that unit), staff morale? etc. Thanks so much!
Hello All! So I am a Canadian RN who just received a job offer for memorial hermann - southwest hospital in Houston, Texas in their emergency department! I am very excited and wanted some insight on opinions about the southwest hospital and specifica...
LaurieMakingA'way replied to LaurieMakingA'way's topic in Florida
Thanks for the response. Thats unfortunate to hear about the unfavourable work conditions. Do you think this is a general concensus when working in the state of Florida? Are there Magnet teaching hospital that have better nurse satisfaction? Thanks!
LaurieMakingA'way replied to LaurieMakingA'way's topic in Florida
Thanks for your response. Are you or have you worked as an RN in Florida? What have been your experience there if you have? Your insight would be helpful. I have read numerous forum but they really just speak to the low pay and not over working condi...
Hello all, I am a Canadian RN entering my 5th year into the nursing profession. I currently work in an busy ED . I have passed my NCLEX, completed my CGFNS (and have my certificate). I am now looking into relocating to the states for more opportuniti...
Hello all, I am a Canadian RN entering my 5th year into the nursing profession. I currently work in an busy ED . I have passed my NCLEX, completed my CGFNS (and have my certificate). I am now looking into relocating to the states for more opportuniti...