RGN1

RGN1

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  1. Do I stand a chance

    RGN1 replied to caringtouch's topic in International Nursing

    We don't even have an LPN equivalent here anymore - the job you do doesn't exist in the UK - It's RN (& not from a 2 year associate degree either) or nothing I'm

  2. Sex Education to Begin at 4 years

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Isn't that just typical! I stopped going to Church because wherever I went I ended up spending the whole service in the creche! My DH doesn't go so it wasn't like we could have one week on one week...

  3. Sex Education to Begin at 4 years

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    I've always been open & honest with my kids, they know the anatomical names for their genitals as well as the more usually used "pet names" but there's a limit to what I'd want to say at each age....

  4. help with college paper

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    How about contacting your old manual handling advisor where you used to work

  5. restraints in acute care

    RGN1 replied to KneKno's topic in International Nursing

    In 12 years of nursing I've never seen, or used retraints. To be honest there have been times when I wished I had them though - when a 95 year old, confused little old lady with paper skin &...

  6. Immigrating to calgary with an 18 & 14 year old children

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    Work through a Canadian prep book 1st (you can get Mosby from Amazon.ca) that will give you the best guide as to where you need more knowledge. You can then take the CNA readiness test online, if you...

  7. Immigrating to calgary with an 18 & 14 year old children

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    Give them a call - they say that you can. Personally I'll be calling them on a daily basis once my time's up!! :-D They'll send me mine quickly to shut me up! You have to count from when you know they...

  8. Finding out

    RGN1 replied to mandyfahey's topic in International Nursing

    I don't really need to add much to what SD has already said. 10 months is a reasonably short period of time for agency - most are 1-2 years. However, I still think you're best off on your own, if you...

  9. UK nursing questions, Can someone help?

    RGN1 replied to kmiller79's topic in International Nursing

    You should try being a nurse from the UK seeking work in the USA it's just as bad! If you're marrying a Brit you may circumnavigate some of the visa/work permit issues but the NMC requirements are not...

  10. What do you wear to work?

    RGN1 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in International Nursing

    This is exactly what I wear!! Although I confess to having one dress in my closet for those hot summer days!! We pay a deposit of £25 & get that back when we leave, which I will be doing soon :-)...

  11. Finding out

    RGN1 replied to mandyfahey's topic in International Nursing

    HI there! I'm towards the end of the process - just waiitng for my Temporary Work Permit to arrive in the post. Feel free to PM me. The best way by far is to get a job offer, that way all the things...

  12. compassionate scoring...

    RGN1 replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  13. compassionate scoring...

    RGN1 replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  14. compassionate scoring...

    RGN1 replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    Have a nice

  15. Police checks and Temp work permits

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    That's it in a nutshell. I know it was a bit of a shock to you but it would have been worse to turn up in Canada only to be sent home again!! You can download the forms from the web site and fill them...

  16. Health Care in the UK

    RGN1 replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    yeah, i'm sure my future canadian dentist will be getting to grips with me too once i'm registered! i have good,strong teeth with hardly any fillings at all but my parents never took me to complete...

  17. Medical examination and TWP

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    Please see comments in your other thread on the same

  18. Police checks and Temp work permits

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    No, that's not correct. An immigration lawyer can't "bypass" London. In fact it clearly states on the website that you don't need to employ the services of an immigration lawyer because all the forms...

  19. Police checks and Temp work permits

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    The medical has to be on the form sent by the embassy - you can't have it done first. If you are planning to work as a nurse in Canada you have to apply in this country first.You will need a labour...

  20. Police checks and Temp work permits

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    You will absolutely need a police check if you are going as a nurse - it's one of the things you have to tick on the checklist before you send in your paperwork. I think your Scottish one may suffice...

  21. Pay Increase

    RGN1 replied to mattyuk's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in the private sector & although the pay is lightly less (no increments) the holiday entitlement is almost on a par (just over 6 weeks), we have private health cover (£100 excess per entire...

  22. Health Care in the UK

    RGN1 replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    I think that's a great idea - you should write to your local MP! Trouble is those stupid, good-for-nothing liberty people would probably put the cosh on

  23. Pay Increase

    RGN1 replied to mattyuk's topic in International Nursing

    Sound like this topic has touched a raw nerve Zippy! As I said already I'm voting with my feet this time! Here's an icon especially for you & all others who feel this

  24. Pay Increase

    RGN1 replied to mattyuk's topic in International Nursing

    Ooh Zippy you sound so bitter - can't think why??? Oh wait.....yes.....it's the reason I'm leaving the country (well one of them anyway!) I got 3% this year (private sector) but 3% of not a lot...

  25. Immigrating to calgary with an 18 & 14 year old children

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    I'm at the same stage, as you know! The 14 & 9 year olds won't be a problem - just make sure you check out the Fraser Institutes school tables before you pick a house! Schools are allocated in...