laortiz1

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1. Tested + for Hep B core ab igm despite vaccine, need advice

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in General Nursing

   I'm scared they'll ban me from working. Not that I want to knowingly be putting people in danger. But I want to wait until I have a for sure diagnosis (the result of the US) before I say anything. I am totally freaking out. Just a week ago I booked a...

2. Tested + for Hep B core ab igm despite vaccine, need advice

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in General Nursing

   That is a positive, at least you are immune in the future and not contagious. If I have it, okay, I'll deal with it and move on. I just pray I'm not part of the small percentage that goes chronic. I am otherwise healthy and all my other lab work was ...

3. Tested + for Hep B core ab igm despite vaccine, need advice

   laortiz1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   first, please note that I am NOT seeking medical advice. I am hoping someone has had a similar situation or can give me encouraging feedback. Last week I went to my doctor for my annual exam. I told her since I am a HCP, I would like tested for "ever...

4. Can I telecommute and live in Spain??

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in Career Support

   good point. I'll check the Spanish laws and make sure I get the appropriate visa. Thanks for your input and encouraging advice :)

5. Can I telecommute and live in Spain??

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in Career Support

   I don't see the problem really...I keep my American bank account and address and file taxes and break no laws, do a 100% online telecommute job that requires no check in or international phone calls...how will they know where I am? I will be vacation...

6. Can I telecommute and live in Spain??

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in Career Support

   well I wasn't going to switch my bank accounts over, leave them as is and I can withdrawl money from ATMs there. but regardless, I really don't see this being possible. I found international telecommute jobs but they aren't nursing. It's all sales an...

7. Can I telecommute and live in Spain??

   laortiz1 replied to laortiz1's topic in Career Support

   No experience in anything but bedside nursing. How would they even know I am there if I am not required to phyically check in? I found a lot of 100% telecommuting jobs, and some that don't require patient phone calls so I won't be calling internation...

8. Can I telecommute and live in Spain??

   laortiz1 posted a topic in Career Support

   I am currently a nurse w/ 3 yrs of experience. I have a great opportunity to move to Spain in the near future (for just a few years). Working there is not an option--they have an awful unemployment rate as it is, w/ their own nurses out of work, and ...