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  1. Can Canadian nurses in the US study on their TN visa?

    In which states would I qualify for in state tuition on a tn as a Canadian? Can we school full time as long as we maintain the tn? what about online schooling and tuition? Thank you so much in advance for your advice. And lastly, what is going on...
  2. Thank you silverdragon!! Greatly appreciated.
  3. Thank you silverdragon! Crazy I may not be able to practice in my own country. Out of curiosity, what is the priority visa date for Canadians in the states? Do not understand how to read that website. Thanks again!!!
  4. What happens after passing the Canadian boards? Will they accept a 1 year accelerated bachelor of science in nursing and an RN american license?? I am Canadian by my education is in the states as well. Curious. Thanks!!!
  5. worried about technical skills

    about to start first job and I'm kind of nervous about using all the equipment, blood draws, ivs, etc. Anything you suggest to practice at home or read? I understand the medical aspect to nursing but I'm terribly weak at the skills. Thank you so mu...
  6. tn trouble

    A major hospital has offered me a job and now they seem reluctant to write the tn letter. They seem confused, etc. and want to know if I have "work authorization" or not. I'm very surprised that they are foreign to this whole process and not really...
  7. tn trouble

    Thanks so much.
  8. tn trouble

    Thank you silverdragon. I understand what you are saying but I'm concerned when I explain it tomorrow, they will have difficulty comprehending "not getting worth authorization without the letter".
  9. anyone with low kaplan scores pass??

    just got a 53 on question trainer 4 and am feeling rather discouraged about my scores in general. thoughts??? previously getting similar types of scores - yikes.... any other test i can take to see how I'm doing besides kaplan that someone thinks is ...
  10. Chicago ADN programs

    Does anyone know of any programs that would accept me for this summer or this fall??? Or are the waiting lists insane? Does it matter the deadlines have passed? I have a Bachelors degree and a Master's degree in an unrelated field. Thanks so much ...
  11. nursing home

    I'm likely going to start my nursing career working in a nursing home with subacute care and a variety of different units. My concern is that I will have no career mobility potential later because I did not start at a hospital. Does anyone have any...
  12. nursing home

    So working at a nursing home for a year will generally fulfill the one year med surg requirement that a lot of hospitals and agencies want?? thanks so much!
  13. Dual Intent - TN and green card

    Hi there, I'm a Canadian wanting to work in the states. I'm curious as to anyone knows the legalities of applying for permanent residency (the paperwork - I know about retrogression) simultaneously with a TN. I know that "intent to immigrate" is pr...
  14. visa screen??

    I am a Canadian citizen who was educated in the United States. I just took the NCLEX. How do I apply for a visa screen? what is required?? Thank you very much!
  15. visa screen question

    Can I have the academic forms sent in by my school without them having my application or even a file number yet? will they create a file for me and begin the process? thanks!
  16. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    [color=#292526][color=#292526][color=#292526] i found the following listed on the il site. does this mean i should send $25.00 as well or maybe $20.00? it does not mention the visa screen. should i also include my ssn even though it is not on the ...
  17. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    Thank you Mr. Miyagi!
  18. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    Thank you Carlee. I have no idea what to do about the IL board as I can't find the information about 25.00 anywhere in the literature.
  19. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    do we need to pay the board of nursing to send the nclex results to cgfns? i'm confused about this extra step above. thank you! also, to carlee - where did you find work for the tn visa to be applied? curious, as I am a canadian searching... thank...
  20. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    Thank you as always SilverDragon!!
  21. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    To Silverdragon or anyone else that may help. There are several different addresses listed for the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Which address do I send the request for validation of registration? Thank you in advance for...
  22. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    Thank you once again Silverdragon. I really appreciate all your help.
  23. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    Hello there. I was wondering for the transcript verification form if it is okay if the transcript verification form comes separately from the transcript. Due to the school regulations, the transcript must be ordered from a separate agency. I'm not ...
  24. Any ideas? Open to hospitals, nursing homes, and anything else really. No experience. Thank you in advance.
  25. It was my understanding that the I-140 could be filed currently, even though retrogression is in effect. The purpose of such an action would be to obtain a priority date.