GaCaneFan

I've obtained my California RN license and have obtained my Mexican passport since my original post. I still have a couple more years of living full time in the states due to my daughter needing to finish college. I'll just maintain my Cali RN license till it's time ☺️ for me to make my move

Good question. As far as healthcare goes I don’t have any issues getting care in Mexico sin ce that’s where I’ll be when I’m off. There are affordable high quality options, especially in a big city like Guadalajara. Also I don’t have any chronic conditions that require ongoing care, and usually those can be mitigated quite effectively thru lifestyle choices. For emergency care I’ve seen heard of expats in Mexico get an emergency plan that covers them anywhere around the world. But to be honest I haven’t researched that bit a lot cause I’m not there yet, but I will once I’m ready cause that would be a necessity since accidents can happen at any time to anyone. On Youtube I’ve seen prices thrown around from $25 per month to as high as $100 per month but I have no idea what would cause the difference in price so I can’t speak on that too much.

Thanks for heads up! ?? I figured I’d be better off picking up contracts in Cali so that’s why I made the expense myself of getting it. Based on searches over the past year it doesn’t appear I’ll have any trouble finding contracts in Cali. But if getting single state licenses is what I have to do then so be it ??

I want to start living in Mexico. My plan is to do a 3 month travel assignment followed by 6 months off (live in Mexico), rinse and repeat. I'm not close to retirement so I still want to work and keep my license active. I almost have my California license although that's been a mission in and of itself. I also have a compact license based out of Georgia. I saw one thread about someone wanting to do this but it was from 2004 and it was closed. My dad retired to Guadalajara 2 years ago and is living solely off of his social security and he lives really well. He has none of the struggles seniors here living solely off their SS have. I have visited him multiple times since he moved and have fallen in love with the city and am planning to buy a place before I make the jump. I have some advantages, Im a dual citizen (am in process of obtaining my Mexican passport), I speak fluent Spanish, and in helping him get set up I've become very familiar with the cost of living and its so doable it feels like a life "cheat code". In fact, I could live 12 months comfortably from 3 months of work as a travel nurse but 12 months is a long time to be "out of nursing" so in that regard I don't want to do that. The 3 on 6 off is a much more attractive option for me. Most of my experience is in OccHealth/Employee Health and Outpatient/Urgent Care, I get calls and emails all the time offering assignments in this so I'm not worried about there being a lack of work. I'm also an NP so I could take a travel assignment as an RN or NP but honestly I probably rather do this as an RN cause the RN license is more portable than the NP license so my options would be greater. Also, it's a pain in the *** to get an NP license in other states, although I might end up adding my NP license in Cali once my RN license drops. I guess I am wondering if anyone has recent experience with this cause although I feel pretty confident I have my bases covered I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

This dude speaks 100% truth. Unity is unity whether its men or women. Since this is female dominated profession once they decide to unite on any unit, they can be unstoppable. Until then...it will be more of the same.

So, it’s pays to read the article for those cautioning about linking the clot to the injury. The article states she tore a muscle in her leg during the attack which most definitely can cause a blood clot, furthermore the coroner has ruled that it was in fact a blood clot that was caused by the injury to her leg that travel to her lung. ...causation established, case closed.

Do you have to have a BSN to apply for these positions? No. Depends on the employers preference and even then I'd still apply. I read you need Get at least 3,000 hours of experience in occupational health to become certified. Many of the jobs I was looking at said you need to be certified. Where can I start to get the experience I need? Yes and no. I got my first occ health position, without occ health experience and without the certification even though it clearly stated in the job posting it was required, I applied anyway and was called for an interview and the rest is history. You never know what the employer willing to consider...apply apply apply. What type of skills or special training do you need for this job? Do you draw blood? Do you need critical care or case management experience? Yes, drawing blood is major, but they might be willing to train. It helps and for some jobs it's required but for others they might be willing to train. What is the salary like? Is it comparable to working in a hospital? Do you have chance to go up the pay ladder? The salary is one of the highest in the field of nursing. And funny thing is most RNs who are not in the field don't even know it, In my opinion it's a hidden secret. Often times the pay is higher than bedside nursing in any specialty. Easier to find "normal" hours than in bedside nursing if that appeals to you. The upward mobility is skies the limit.

Hated OB/GYN...Both times. First as RN in my OB rotation and then again in grad school but I had to learn it, didn't have a choice. So I got what I needed out of it and moved on...it is what it is.

Nope. Never had anyone ask for my transcript or what my GPA was at any job opportunity even gone to when I was a new grad.

Not aware of any school specifically having this a requirement although they would favorably on the experience it affords. The state of Georgia that I'm aware of does not have such a requirement.