ICunursey

ICunursey BSN, RN

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  1. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I did the NCLEX on my own. I used Saunders and uWorld. uWorld in particular was very good for me. What stage are you at right

  2. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    As far as I understood what the Liaison said , the interview will be a video call. I'm so nervous but elated that things are moving. I'll let you know what the outcome of the job interview is. If...

  3. UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    ICunursey replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    michaRN,you are right to try.At the end of the day we regret the things we don't do rather than the things we do.Like the others have said, if it doesn't work out for you once you get to the US then...

  4. VISA SCREEN CGFNS

    ICunursey replied to rarefind's topic in International Nursing

    Hi rarefind,as I understand it those documents you submitted for your CES should still be valid and they can use those for your VSC.Hope this helps

  5. Contract signed,different terms introduced

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Stepper. You're right,that was what I thought but I was wavering. I spoke to them and came to a compromise we both can live

  6. Contract signed,different terms introduced

    ICunursey posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi guys,I have a problem with the Assignment America ,which is going to find me a job in the US.I signed a contract for eighteen months then they started discussing a job which would keep me in one...

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

    ICunursey replied to Nicola kk's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Nicola,I know it's been ages since you've been on this site but I heard that Kings College offers a 16 week course three times a year ,called "Gateway to nursing in North America". This might help...

  8. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi everyone,I'm a nurse in the UK with 15 years of ICU experience....wow it seems so long. Anyway I've just passed my NCLEX-RN this January. Now I'm trying to choose between O'Grady Peyton and...

  9. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    I saw something that might help. King's College in London has a 16 week course called " Gateway to Nursing in North America ". I think it's to cover the areas some nursing programs miss so you can...

  10. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have noticed that if you do your midwifery it might help with obstetric and paediatric hours. It takes a long time. I have been at this for 18 months to the visa screen stage. It's a long...

  11. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Also I forgot to mention that US nurses are generalist trained so I hope you did didactic and Clinical hours in obstetrics and paediatrics along with the other areas. UK nurses sometimes don't do some...

  12. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Sam, well I applied for my NCLEX via the Texas BON. They don't require a Social security number-SSN....yet. Go on the Texas BON website to apply and while you do that also go to the CGFNS website...

  13. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi . I don't know where yet. Up until the last minute it's up in the air. What sort of ICU do you work in? Also where about in Texas do you

  14. UK ICU nurse to Texas...hopefully

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi , I passed my NCLEX this January, I signed on with Assignment America. We'll see how it goes. People I've talked to have signed with OGP, and had a good experience. Are you in the process as

  15. Texas jurisprudence exam

    ICunursey replied to Zinnyme's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry don't remember specific questions,all I can tell you is that it was not hard and they have the answers available for you. All you have to do is study the material. Good

  16. U.S. Immigration to Florida or Kentucky as a registered nurse

    ICunursey replied to rmoses123's topic in International Nursing

    You can go the Agency route and they will direct you every step of the way.The Agency can also sponsor you for a Green Card.Another thing you can do is find a BON that does not require a SSN and will...

  17. Study in UK or US?!

    ICunursey replied to stephbay's topic in International Nursing

    Especially nowadays.They do not send students to placements long enough to get the hours required.If I were you I would study in the

  18. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

    ICunursey replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Guys,I have to say that this is all helpful information.The whole process takes a long time,needs a lot of patience and follow up . It took me 20 months to get to the stage where I could finally do...