XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    American trained RN

    XB9S replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in International Nursing

    You will need to take a look at the NMC requirements for overseas nurses. I don't think they accept the ADN but take a look your course will need to have met thier specific requirements....
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    Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    XB9S replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my ortho surgery Did you just make fun of the size of IV cannula I've put in, now that's not clever is it........................... When I woke up "Don't do that" me: Have I been naughty"...
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    Results of Article Contest - Write about anything

    XB9S replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    :yeah::yeah: excellent, well done to everybody who submitted I really enjoyed reading these articles. Congratulations to the
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    ONP with additional Supervised Practice Programme

    XB9S replied to bigbrother88's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Sam, if you join the Royal College of Nursing they have an online e-library and access to literature databases that you will find helpful. Your university will also give you access to their...
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    ONP with additional Supervised Practice Programme

    XB9S replied to bigbrother88's topic in International Nursing

    Could you answer me a question please ronvil, how can Drake international offer a work visa with no placement, firstly because it is the Immigration agencies that offer work Visas not agencies. If...
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    ONP with additional Supervised Practice Programme

    XB9S replied to bigbrother88's topic in International Nursing

    Hi guys, just a friendly reminder not to post personal information, names or links to social networking sites on the boards, if you want to communicate this type of information please use the private...
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    ONP with additional Supervised Practice Programme

    XB9S replied to bigbrother88's topic in International Nursing

    The Borders Agency does require you to have experience in one of the shortage occupation areas, such as theatres, NICU or management If these agencies are offering anything other than this I would be...
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    ONP with additional Supervised Practice Programme

    XB9S replied to bigbrother88's topic in International Nursing

    You need to have an employer sponsor before you can get a work permit, without this you just won't be able to be permitted to work in the UK. Also you will find that there are less and less...
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    Proper way to give suppositories

    XB9S replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could I please remind all posters to refrain from posting off topic. Let's keep on track and keep the personal comments off the board thank
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    Sudden Hypertension

    XB9S replied to PeteyPie's topic in General Nursing

    As llg has already said you really need to go and discuss this with your doctor. We are unable to give any medical advice here Thread
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    International Student Advisors 4U

    XB9S replied to examinee0705's topic in Philippines

    I really don't think so, this money will be going to ISA rather than into the NHS I imagine. What exactly will you be doing for the
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    International Student Advisors 4U

    XB9S replied to examinee0705's topic in Philippines

    This sounds very dodgy, you need to get clarification about exactly what this money is going
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    Nursing from Portugal to UK

    XB9S replied to Sílvia_M's topic in International Nursing

    about 33% goes directly into taxes and national insurance. Then depending on where you live you will have to pay some council tax but it is the house that is taxed rather than the person so if you've...
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    Nursing from Portugal to UK

    XB9S replied to Sílvia_M's topic in International Nursing

    You get taxed with a pay as you earn which will depend on how much you earn, http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/it.htm SO assume you are a band 5 nurse starting at the lowest pay rate £20,700 £6,475 of...
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    Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    I think I want to move to where you both are then. It's still horrible here but no signs of any flooding Cockermouth looks really bad, we have friends up that way but at the moment they are
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    Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Just wanted to check in with UK guys here making sure your all OK with the flooding and gales hitting the country at the moment. We are not too bad, a few rivers bursting their banks but in general...
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    Nursing Agencies in the UK

    XB9S replied to desertnurse222's topic in International Nursing

    look at the jobs website for something suitable then contact the HR to see if they would consider overseas applicants and sponser a visa. Hospitals need to prove they cannot fill from home applicants...
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    Nursing Agencies in the UK

    XB9S replied to desertnurse222's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.jobs.nhs.uk take a look at my blog in my signature there is lots of information in there for overseas nurses who want to work in the UK that may help I agree with RGN 1 if you can do it...
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    Productive ward releasing time to care

    XB9S replied to Jenze's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the update Ayla, it's good to know what works and what doesn't Interesting about the red tabard, the senior nursing staff should know
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    Your final comment, I think is also very telling, "expect the worst so you will not be disappointed" I am not sure this is encouraging to others who have enrolled on the course, I'd be very worried...
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    Thanks for the
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    GREAT DEAL of embarassment....thanks BON.

    XB9S replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Closed for staff
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    I'm Worried

    XB9S replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anglefire it sounds like you have a very supportive practice and doctors to work with, I've been a NP for over 5 years now and I still get times when I just need a little confirmation that I'm doing...
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    I'm Worried

    XB9S replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly congratulations on your new job, it's always difficult settling in. I've been NP for over 5 years now and I sometimes still find it difficult to know what my bosses think of me so don't...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    XB9S replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    having mine