ICunursey

ICunursey BSN, RN

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  1. Aharris

    ICunursey replied to alharris's topic in Immigration Advice

    I don't think it's too late for you, people are retiring now around 67 years old. If you do the NCLEX now you could work for at least 10 years. It would bulk up your pension and give you a better...

  2. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    ICunursey replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    California has to be one of the most difficult states to register with if you're a UK trained RN. You would probably have better luck in another state. Maybe reconsider your options. Good

  3. CGFNS/Credential evaluation service

    ICunursey replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, there are a lot of other evaluation services. Here are a few other options. One other thing with CGFNS , they will take forever but they do eventually get things done. As long as you have...

  4. Prevailing wage & EB3 processing

    ICunursey replied to Mercyme's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, get comfortable, it’s going to take a while. Just save up for your move while you wait. Oklahoma is nice , except for the heat and humidity in the Summer. Takes some getting used

  5. UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    ICunursey replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations MichaRN! I’m so glad it finally happened for you. Welcome to the

  6. UK - USA Nurse (no visa required)

    ICunursey replied to LKW's topic in International Nursing

    Hi LOW I am a UK nurse who successfully used CGFNS to verify my qualifications. It took forever but it got done in the end. Secondly,when asking for your transcript and stuff from your university...

  7. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am due to have a job interview for a hospital in the US that my agency sourced for me.Assuming I get the job then my agency will apply for a EB3 visa and Green Card for me and I wondered what other...

  8. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Anna , have a look at other people on allnurses who wanted to apply to California and find out how difficult it is to apply without a SSN- social security number. California is one of the most...

  9. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi everyone. I had a very busy Christmas and New Year because the welcome email from the NVC arrived, I paid my Immigration Visa fees , completed my DS 260 and the agency sent all the supporting...

  10. Need some advice on Adex, Avant, Horizon healthcare

    ICunursey replied to Mehahaha's topic in Immigration Advice

    There are some states that do not need SSN , Texas is one . The BON was fairly quick once all my documents were accepted by CGFNS and my CES was

  11. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, the university has to send the documents to CGFNS . They will not accept the transcript from you. Be prepared to regularly “remind “ people to send the transcript. I am enjoying getting...

  12. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Getting my CES report took a long time because of transcript troubles so it took about 3 years from starting to actually starting work. It’s

  13. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi ! I’m settling into my new job in a new country. It’s in a different environment but still basically the same job. When arriving here, had so much to do, getting a SSN, bank account, and lots...

  14. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    There are a few agencies that people have used successfully in the last few years to go to the US. Assignment America, O’Grady Peyton , Avant and Medpro are some examples. I’m sure there are many...

  15. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi everyone. Finally done with all this paperwork. Had my medical 26/3 , then immigration interview 9/4 and was approved. Have paid my green card fee and am travelling by the end of the month to start...

  16. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    Yes my agency helped me find a job. My contract is for 3 years. Most agencies have contracts for 2-3 years. Pick

  17. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    The jurisprudence exam is a open book exam. You won’t fail. Choose your agency with care , compare contracts and be sure before you

  18. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I went through an agency because they help you through the whole complicated process. The best thing to do for you is to register with CGFNS and a board of nursing that does not require a SSN . Texas...

  19. DS260 complete, now waiting

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, my priority date is 30/10/2018. From there it was full on until now when I’m going for my medical and interview in the next 2 weeks. I’ll sort out a timeline and post it soon. Good

  20. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I did Project 2000 so I did didactic and clinical hours in obstetrics, mental health and paediatrics. I wasn’t deficient in any areas. You could try another BON and work elsewhere then later meet...

  21. UK nurses going to the US

    ICunursey replied to ICunursey's topic in International Nursing

    I registered with Texas board of nursing as they were one of the BONs that don't require a SSN,there are others. The agencies can send you to another state because if you have a license you can...

  22. 4 Reasons Ghosting an Employer is a Bad Idea

    ICunursey replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve sometimes wanted to do this when I worked in places that seemed like hell, but I didn’t. I just quickly got myself another job, resigned (sometimes by email), worked my notice, then left. No...

  23. CA NCLEX for foreign graduate - can i make up obstetric req. otside of the US

    ICunursey replied to amerie89's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi, I don’t know whereabouts in the UK you live, but if it’s anywhere near London have you checked out the King’s College course called “Gateway to nursing in North America “? They might be...

  24. Need some advice on Adex, Avant, Horizon healthcare

    ICunursey replied to Mehahaha's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi , there is information on Avant already, have a read and see if it is useful. Good

  25. Irish mental health nurse trying move to florida

    ICunursey replied to Eire22's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, first get registered with CGFNS and get your transcript evaluated. Only after this can you know what to do next. Whether this involves going back to school for some missing modules or whether you...