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  1. TN help/advice for canadian

    mardibc posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've passed the NCLEX, have the Visascreen, NY license was issued in January (after completing the CVS) and now have an offer of a wonderful job in NY. Start date is April 15th and I plan to leave...

  2. TN help/advice for canadian

    mardibc replied to mardibc's topic in International Nursing

    I was issued my TN status yesterday. It seems like there was nothing easy about this process. If you are not educated in the US some states require further credential verification by CGFNS. In NY,...

  3. anyone done/doing CVS for NYS??

    mardibc replied to xxjjccbb's topic in International Nursing

    It took me 8 months and I received it this January. I was educated in Canada. After the status showed ready for final review I started phoning and that seemed to help...if you can get hold of

  4. Canadian OR Nurse looking to work in Arizona

    mardibc replied to LBLUV2RUN's topic in International Nursing

    this is from the arizona board of nursing website: applicants educated in a foreign country (including canada and *puerto rico) for a professional or practical nurse to obtain licensure by...

  5. Canadian OR Nurse looking to work in Arizona

    mardibc replied to LBLUV2RUN's topic in International Nursing

    You will need to get a Visascreen done by CGFNS before a TN can be issued and I think Arizona requires it before issuing a license or authority to test. I would give the board of nursing a call. I...

  6. TN help/advice for canadian

    mardibc replied to mardibc's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I start work in NY city on April 15th. I'm looking for any advice in preparing for the border interview questions, issuing of the TN status, tips regarding the employment letter.

  7. is the overseas nurses recruitment drive for British Columbia still frozen?

    mardibc replied to iloveleeks's topic in International Nursing

    I work with a british nurse who has been in BC less than one year. Try Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia and see if you can speak with a nurse recruiter in

  8. are canadian RNs still going to USA

    mardibc replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International Nursing

    I'm moving to NY in 3 weeks and feel I truly have been offered my "dream" job. I didn't start applying until after my NY license was issued and I had the visa screen. Be prepared to explain what the...

  9. TN help/advice for canadian

    mardibc replied to mardibc's topic in International Nursing

    bumping this up in the hope that I might get a reply. Thanks

  10. Canadian RN with Minnesota License, need to endorse to NY or NJ

    mardibc posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was in the process of endorsing my license to NC, where my partner lives,had a job interview arranged for the 22nd...when said partner advises he has been offered a great position in Manhatten! I am...

  11. Canadian RN with Minnesota License, need to endorse to NY or NJ

    mardibc replied to mardibc's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for the information, sounds like NJ might be a better option. Can I still submit an application without the US

  12. Survey: How many hours did you took your nclex exam and what number did it stopped?

    mardibc replied to Skates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed last month in 75 questions in about one hour...guess that makes me one of the 45% of "foreigners"

  13. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!::hpygrp:wonderful news rn mikhy!! so happy for you!!! thank you for sending those tough study questions. now we can relax and enjoy!!! and fill out all our visa paperwork.... i took the rn...

  14. Can i pass the NCLEX PN after being out of School for 4yrs?

    mardibc replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in 1989 from my nursing program in Canada and have worked almost exclusively in psychiatry since then. I passed the NCLEX on Oct.17/08. I took 3 months off to study and was almost...

  15. thinking about a kaplan review or ncsbn?

    mardibc replied to fleur de liz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Kaplan complete course and really found it helpful - also did the 4 day in class sessions and liked it. I did sign up for NCSBN but honestly didn't use it very much. I did use Saunders as...

  16. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Big Congrats to Shinyblack car and Serena :yeah: That's fabulous news!!! Hugmebaby and Richo I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your

  17. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you babygirl 1470:yeah: Now relax and enjoy yourself

  18. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much! Mikhy and I "met" here on the board and were exchanging questions and answers before the test. It is so amazing to me to be able to share thoughts and feelings with nurses all over...

  19. Kaplan Review?

    mardibc replied to MaeWest84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan program last month. Did the online QBank and question trainers. Also did 4 days in class and would highly recommend it. The instructor was terrific - made things easy to understand,...

  20. NCLEX RN -- 75 Questions!

    mardibc replied to driving85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on the 17th and found out today that I passed, also in 75 questions. I really did not have a great feeling when I left. Trust that you know your "stuff" !! I tried to just keep busy all...

  21. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't think my results would be in yet as I took my test Friday morning but thought I would give the Pearson site a try. I'm still shaking and crying....I PASSED. After over 2 years of travelling...

  22. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    mardibc replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX this morning. Stopped at 75 questions, I felt like I was just getting into it! I think there were 3 or 4 SATA and one of the most complex medication questions I have ever seen. I go...

  23. questions about JOBS/AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER, BC

    mardibc replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    You could try www.healthmatchbc.org - it's a provincial organization that recruits for healthcare professionals. On that site are links to all of the different health authorities throughout British...

  24. Help with endorsement of license

    mardibc posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm Canadian and will be writing my NCLEX next week. I want to work in NC. I received my ATT through Minnesota. I've just started applying for work and found out today that Minnesota is not a compact...

  25. Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

    mardibc replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    I'm from Vancouver and will be writing the NCLEX on October 17rh in Charlotte, NC. I took the Kaplan program here in Charlotte and have been using Saunders and Mosby's as well. My advice is write it...