Vanillanut

Vanillanut DNP, RN, APRN

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  1. requirements for applying nursing job in italy

    Vanillanut replied to lynnzie's topic in General World

    I looked into this awhile back, not only do you have to speak Italian well, but you must pass the Italian RN exam, which is offered only in Italian. So your Italian has to be pretty good/include...

  2. Hiring new grads

    Vanillanut replied to nsstudent33's topic in International Nursing

    I'm from BC and its bone dry out here. I heard Sask was hiring and paying relocation in some places too..... Otherwise, you can always check up north (nunavut, etc)..... might have luck up

  3. What state is the quickest to get a license (Canadian RN coming to the US?)

    Vanillanut posted a topic in International Nursing

    Ultimately, I would like to end up in WA (My husband is American and serves in the Navy there). Right now I'm living in Vancouver, BC. I understand about taking the NCLEX and the TN visa process; but...

  4. What state is the quickest to get a license (Canadian RN coming to the US?)

    Vanillanut replied to Vanillanut's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for all the answers so far. Yes, he can sponsor me- although right now we're at a crossroads as to which route I will take into the US (spouse sponsorship or TN visa). TN visa is much, much...

  5. BCIT Aug 2010/ Jan 2011

    Vanillanut replied to jeffy604's topic in Canada

    Hate to burst your bubble, but BCIT unofficially doesn't accept people without at least 30- aka, 1 year- of university credits, AND health care experience. Most of the people who go there are a little...

  6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Vanillanut replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would like to hear from any new grads in WA with BSN's about how your experiences have been like trying to find a job. Also where you've been applying in the state, and what other...

  7. New Grads and Resumes

    Vanillanut replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am graduating in 3 months with a BSN and would love for someone to critique my resume. I will happily do the

  8. BC - Employed Student Nurse/New Graduate program

    Vanillanut replied to Ionno31's topic in Canada

    I have been an ESN at a major hospital Emerg with Fraser health since Dec, 2008. I kid you not, I learned more there in my 2 summers then I did in all of my school practicums combined. There are some...

  9. BC - Employed Student Nurse/New Graduate program

    Vanillanut replied to Ionno31's topic in Canada

    Hi there, I have worked as an ESN for Fraser health and I'm about to graduate this May (yay!) Here's the deal with the ESN program: Each different health authority grants different # hours. The #...

  10. Is it worth taking a Canadian specialty?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a Canadian, and I'm contemplating whether or not its worth persuing my emergency department specialty certificate here. My husband is American, and we live seperately (I live in Vancouver, he...

  11. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Vanillanut replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Allow me to join in this interesting, depressing yet hopeful discussion... I am quite shocked to read all this. I am Canadian (live in Vancouver) and I graduate with my BSN in May 2010 (one semester...

  12. Advice on what I should do?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in Vancouver, BC Canada. I am currently in my last year of a BSN, and graduate in May. I have been employed as a nurse in a level 1 emergency trauma center and I have a guarenteed job at that...

  13. Advice on what I should do?

    Vanillanut replied to Vanillanut's topic in Washington Nursing

    Just to clarify, I will have already graduated by the time I move down..... just not sure about the new hire situation with BSNs there.

  14. New Nurse ... HELP!

    Vanillanut replied to pinkypie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry too much. I am a new grad also, and I landed a job in ER at a major trauma hospital. Mind you, I took ER specialty courses included in my BSN so I am not totally lost. I have ran into some...

  15. Can LPN's from Toronto-Canada work in California with canadian license?

    Vanillanut replied to sajisathis's topic in International Nursing

    No, sorry to say but the US requires a minimum of a 4 year degree (BSN) and you have to first be registered as an RN in Canada before applying to write the NCLEX for the USA. These are also the...

  16. The Trauma after the Trauma

    Vanillanut replied to ScrappyED's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent account of the reality of trauma. I have just been recently hired into an ER as I am finishing my degree and I can already see these stories unfolding. I am glad I read this,

  17. Huge Nursing School Debt!

    Vanillanut replied to Shortigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I actually was in a very similar situation. I started my nursing school in Australia, where (as a Canadian) I was paying international rates (approx $16,000/YEAR!) This is not sustainable or...

  18. Can a Canadian grad get hired into an American ER?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi there, I know this is going to vary greatly by region- so please just answer with respect to where you are and what you've seen in your area. Thanks! I am about to graduate with my BSN (RN). Up...

  19. Do New Grads get hired in CCU, ER, ICU, etc?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone. :) I am looking ahead at my career options and am interested in ccu specifically, failing that icu/er. My question is, do most hospitals hire new grads for these fields? I know most...

  20. Please help with IV med calcs!

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm a bit frazzled. Can someone double check this for me please? Me and my friend (well, co-nursing student) have different answers. Order: Metoclopramide 10mg IV q4-6H PRN (adding medication to a 50...

  21. Help with choosing a topic?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, The assignment is a to write a 4000 word essay about "a current nursing issue" and one of the following concepts: critical social theory family self esteem ethnicity growth and...

  22. What to expect in Oklahoma?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am currently a student in a BSN program up in Canada. Upon graduation I plan on moving to Oklahoma to be with my fiance. I already know the technicalities of it all- writing exams,...

  23. How long from application-start date?

    Vanillanut posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone, Was wondering how long it takes after you apply to a school to be accepted. For example, is it similar to the BSN programs whereby you apply by mid summer for the fall programs, and...

  24. Canada and the USA

    Vanillanut replied to tellurianiam's topic in International Nursing

    Hi There, I may be mistaken, so take the following with a grain of salt. I have done quite a bit of research on this though. Basically your options are 1) Go to school in Canada, or 2) Go to school...

  25. What students need to know

    Vanillanut replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I understand your frustrations with student nurses, but I think you've turned this thread from "what students need to know" to "lets vent about our frustrations about students on the ward". I am a...