RGN1

RGN1

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  1. Immigration News and Updates

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks Suzanne, that's pretty much what I thought & I am just going along with the paperwork as it

  2. Direct hire in the US information

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I started off intending to "cold call" all the hospitals in the area of Florida I wanted to live in but unbelievably I hit the jackpot with the very first one I telephoned!! My main advice is pick a...

  3. Thank God for the Brits!

    RGN1 replied to BULLYDAWGRN's topic in International Nursing

    In reply to SD's last post - which I meant to "quote" but forgot to hit the button: when we're on holiday I get people saying things like....."my great grandma was from London... & my cousin twice...

  4. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    Looks like your "modern matron" (on double your pay) was just as good as the ones I was working with!! I hot footed it to the private sector. I get 5 patients max per shift. I get all the study days I...

  5. Immigration News and Updates

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration Advice

    OK bottom line - I have 11 years experience, I have a job offer & all the necessary basic paperwork (N-CLEX, license, VisaScreen & my I-140 about to be filed), Will the merit system help me...

  6. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    You are doing what I would expect and I'm glad to see that there are some like you around. However, I can assure you that those I came into contact with didn't lift a finger on the wards - even when...

  7. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: EN you are BAD!!! - Funny though! Thanks for making smile today! Also thanks Belinda for putting a perspective on this. iT really is cost of living and how far your wage goes...

  8. More people in Britain die from cancer thanks to universal healthcare!

    RGN1 replied to ARealMan's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The main reason I think for these poor survival rate figures (& I'm only saying this from living & working as a nurse in the UK & not from any expert vantage point) is that since the...

  9. How is your Breach of Contract Fee?

    RGN1 replied to jamx551's topic in International Nursing

    OUCH! That's worse than the agency I was going to go with. I based my estimate on what the agency had offered me compared to what the hospital offered direct hire. I guess I had at least been with one...

  10. American RN in UK - the NMC is bringing me down! Can you relate?

    RGN1 replied to ICUtoITU's topic in International Nursing

    Luckily OP you're an ICU trained nurse so you might be luckier than most. At the very least you will be sought after by the agencies & can use that as a stepping stone to a permanent job. The NMC...

  11. CES- Secondary school

    RGN1 replied to AZ hopeful's topic in International Nursing

    When I applied for my VisaScreen CGFNS actually stated on-line that my secondary education was exempted from the CES part of the process - even though I had sent the copies of my "O" & "A" level...

  12. Thank God for the Brits!

    RGN1 replied to BULLYDAWGRN's topic in International Nursing

    I'm glad your friend is OK Billy. It's a horrible situation over there and I'm glad troops are looking out for each other, regardless of nationality. We in the UK have to stay friends with the USA...

  13. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    H1B is not an option for nursing because nurses do not necessarily need a higher degree to practice & the H1B is only for those jobs in which you have to have a higher degree in order to practice....

  14. British/Irish Nurses working in the US

    RGN1 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in International Nursing

    NPO in the US v NBM in the UK - meaning that our UK Nil by mouth abbreviation become no bowel movement in the USA. That one tickles

  15. How is your Breach of Contract Fee?

    RGN1 replied to jamx551's topic in International Nursing

    The agency I nearly went with had a contract that had a $10,000 get out fee. Another two agencies would have been $25,000 and $27,500 respectively. However, in the end I found a job with a hospital...

  16. Tried and tested method to make hours up.....

    RGN1 replied to Spartagates's topic in International Nursing

    No it was definitely cited as being for making up hours for N-CLEX purposes - I just wish I had the time to look for the thread it is here somewhere! Of course I fully agree that you should get your...

  17. Welsh Nurse in SC !!

    RGN1 replied to MYSTERIALMARIA's topic in International Nursing

    I trained in 1989 -so not much behind you! I passed N-CLEX 1st time with 75 questions - & did the Kaplan 1 day course (having done a lot of study using Saunders & Lippincott at home). Kaplan...

  18. Tried and tested method to make hours up.....

    RGN1 replied to Spartagates's topic in International Nursing

    I know someone has posted in the past about a legitimate university in Canada that caters for this. You do the theory on-line & then travel over to do the practical. Cost depends on how many areas...

  19. Is this a research or an audit ?

    RGN1 replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    i would have said research because you're trying to find out which machine is better - & then I presume use the better one once your "research" is completed. I'm currently at this very moment...

  20. From UK to USA or OZ?

    RGN1 replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    Don't blame you really, my DH & I seriously thought about Oz or Canada too. However, in the end we decided to stick it out as we're okay here at the moment. Like you we have a house there and love...

  21. Immigration News and Updates

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration Advice

    :yeahthat: Me too! I wait patiently with you SD and am also one of those who is truly grateful for the help & advice that Suzanne has given me. I'm lucky to have a nice job, a wonderful family...

  22. Shoes

    RGN1 replied to brookelt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    AS suggested above - how about inserts to cushion your feet? I have ones with gel heels & toes plus an arch support & they are just the ticket. They cost about $22 (UK £11) & they just...

  23. 105 Questions on NCLEX test

    RGN1 replied to sharoncbrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The same odds as the person who did 75 questions, 265 questions, 95 questions etc etc. It's a computer adaptive test & you have to answer consistently above the pass line to pass. The number of...

  24. A nurse's week story

    RGN1 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed in "Clinton Cards" in Romford last weekend that they were promoting "Nurses & Carers Day" for this coming Saturday. First I'd heard of it outside the USA. I will be putting it on the...

  25. Hello Letina..

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    "Letina" Wow!! A whole year already???? Time sure flies! Glad things are okay despite you missing family etc. TinaK - slightly off topic but how's your new job