ICunursey

ICunursey BSN, RN

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  1. Need your comments about Assignment America

    ICunursey replied to nursemidwife31's topic in International Nursing

    Hi , I am going through the immigration process and I'm with Assignment America. They are very supportive and as long as you're committed they will go through it all with you. I hope this helps you....

  2. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Hi , I qualified in 2003 , one of the last Project 2000 cohorts and I am a RN-adult and I had no problem with my hours for Paediatrics and maternity as we had an 18 months foundation before...

  3. CGFNS what can I do!!!

    ICunursey replied to Maggiechiling's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm afraid you will have to keep communicating with CGFNS and your school until a valid transcript and the verification letter is received by CGFNS. Be persistent, don't give up.Good

  4. MedPro Staffing Agency.

    ICunursey replied to NurseeDeeva's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi guys, are you saying that they get you there and then don't get you any work? Don't they get paid only if you work? How much is the fine for breaking the

  5. UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    ICunursey replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, congratulations. It seems things are moving along nicely. Keep us informed of your

  6. I-140 sent, now what?

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thank you for the information Spidersweb. I can get started on the vaccines with my GP ,make sure my shots are in my medical records and are up to date. Thanks for the probable timeline as

  7. I-140 sent, now what?

    ICunursey posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi,My I-140 has been sent in by the agency and I'm wondering what's next? I was told about the police checks and medical .What are some of the things I should be doing now to speed things up later?...

  8. Payrise - well, not really

    ICunursey replied to osceteacher's topic in United Kingdom

    I sure hope the unions just got bamboozled and that's why they thought that this was a good deal for nurses...not that they deliberately misled us into voting for this scam. I'm so angry I'm about to...

  9. Uk Nurse, How Hard is To Get USA Job and Visa

    ICunursey replied to Nicola kk's topic in International Nursing

    Hi LoopyLu, I did manage to sit the NCLEX and was successful first time .Yeah,it surprised me as well. I did Project 2000 so I had enough hours .The only way for you to find out is to get your...

  10. I-140 sent, now what?

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    I was wondering if anyone has an idea how long its taking to get your I140 approved these days? That's if I get it approved. Just to have an idea of how long to wait for a

  11. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

    ICunursey replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think that it's easier to meet the requirements of the US if you did your nurse training before 2000 or did the Project 2000.We did 18 months foundation and then 18 months in your speciality so met...

  12. I-140 sent, now what?

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for this. I hope I'm not going to need too many. I'll just wait

  13. I-140 sent, now what?

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for that, there is a lot of waiting during this process isn't there? I guess I'll just make sure my immunisations are done while I wait. Thanks Silverdragon. Any other info would be...

  14. Yet another UK to USA RN

    ICunursey replied to Whakoworld's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi whakoworld, I would start the process with a BON , like Texas that doesn't require a SSN then endorse later. At least that way you can start the process and be a few steps ahead by the time you...

  15. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Scotland Yard and used their fingerprint card and there was no problem. I didn't have to get one from US.That's what was used for the background check and there was no

  16. Maybe a stupid question..

    ICunursey replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've worked with some overly touchy feely people and I've always just come out and said that I do not like massages.I don't like receiving or giving them.I do not feel that a work place is the right...

  17. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I made an appointment at Scotland Yard and they did my fingerprints there. There is a fee and they are really efficient and exacting. No

  18. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    This sounds great. Good luck with the studying!! You'll be great. Did you make a decision which books to use for

  19. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on the application Simkale. That's great. And yes if you follow up regularly things will work out fine...,eventually 😜. Remember to keep on top of your university, Bon and CGFNS. Yeah...

  20. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Simkale, I've actually done both an online and a paper application for Texas BON. Getting the ATT was kind of difficult and you have to really call the BON, your college , the NMC and CGFNS regularly...

  21. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I did do my NCLEX through Texas as it's one of the states that does not require a SSN yet. You can get your license after passing

  22. nursing in USA-Please help

    ICunursey replied to njacob's topic in International Nursing

    Yes it has changed. It's no longer generalist, now in the UK nurses pick an area-adult,paediatric mental health. Then most of your training focuses on your choice. This makes it really difficult for...

  23. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I just worked my way through the uWorld question bank, it was tough. It took me about a month to do all of them. The rationales help. You just need to be ready to study whichever way you find most...

  24. nursing in USA-Please help

    ICunursey replied to njacob's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry about this but the only solution I see to your problem is to go back to school and do the missing clinical and theoretical areas you missed. You need a good CES report so a BON can give you...

  25. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Patience is the name of the game. Yes you're right, the agencies do work differently.We just want to get to the US, so whatever works. I hope they approve your I-140 this time. Good luck. Let us know...