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Hai neonatal3 Thanks for your reply...Then i have to start my preparations from now on....Since i've kept all of my study materials there in california I'll try the books you have recomended, when i return back....I have registered myself for the bls and acls certification here...Hope i finish it in india and start my refreshers course in california when i return back... Wish to hear more good news from you ....god bless you

Hai neonatal3, your words were encouraging ...thanks for your response..i'm going to check with my board about my requirements and try to follow them ...hope you do ur test good and get the job you wished for let god be with you.... And could you tell me if you need to pass the private test to get that job? does all the employers select the employees by conducting a private test?

Hai jandkmom, Thanks for your reply....hope you complete your course successfully and get a good position in the med/surg unit as you wish...Now that i'm in INDIA i would be able to start the course only when i return back....i'll keep my hands crossed and pray to god and let him show the right path for us good luck to you

Hai jandkmom, Thanks for your response . I'll try the link and find someplace nearby to complete the refreshers course....Would it be fine to ask You some more questions? what speciality are you ? should one be specialised to work as an RN? would the employers accept if i complete the online refreshers course? any idea?...I have an active rn license...do i still need a refreshers course?....... Have you aompleted the couse .....Do they give practical experience too?

Hai i've been a silent observer in this site .it has been a great help for i passed my nclex on my first attempt.Its almost a year now since i got my RN (California) . I completed my degree in 1999 and worked as a nurse in operation room in my country (INDIA) for almost 2 years . Then I had to resign my job after marraige .Till now since mid of 2003 i have not worked as a nurse . I had to look after my kids. But i feel bad about not working and keeping my license inactive (which i strived for 4 years to get all the documents correctly from my school and to complete the RN) and i also fear i'll lose my knowledge and skills since its been 5 years without practical experience..I wish to work as an operation room nurse...I know the set up here is completely different when compared to our country.. Please Can anyone tell me if i could be hired with this long gap of experince and that too will they feel i'd have enough knowledge in the OR eventhough i have worked in my country where nothing can come near to the book picture....( its like we work as first assisstants mainly and the work load will be heavy because of huge population) will they orient me? If i ask for orientation will they feel bad about me? what should i do? I'm ready to go for any training programme they would recommend ..And can anyone tell if i need to comlete the BLS before my interview? I will feel more confident from your responses and i can start looking for the job seriously with a positive attittude