linda216

linda216 has 4 years experience and specializes in Re-hab, hospice, long-tem care.

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1. HEALTH INSURANCE for USA

   linda216 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

   In almost all facilities your insurance is partially paid for by the employer. Many will cover insurance for an employee, but require an employee contribution to cover dependents. Most companies...

2. Job Crisis In The NHS

   linda216 replied to Nurse 2 Be's topic in International Nursing

   Thanks for your information. It sounds like you find yourselves in the same situation as we do here. Our ratios sound better than yours, but we do mountains of paperwork for private insurance,...

3. Need help to find a school for LPN

   linda216 replied to RSX-S's topic in International Nursing

   Check at your local Junior Colleges. There is usually a waiting list, but in most cases you can use the wait time to get your Associates Degree requirements and then focus on nursing fulltime your...

4. Job Crisis In The NHS

   linda216 replied to Nurse 2 Be's topic in International Nursing

   What is a standard patient:nurse ratio in a med ward? Have they begun using ancillary or support staff to do nursing tasks? Are NHS nurses moving to the private sector? Is there a significant...

5. Wanting To Know What I Need To Know

   linda216 replied to linda216's topic in International Nursing

   Thanks so much for your reply. I've been watching your Royal Nursing Association news and realize that as a new RN that I would be difficult to place because you have been successful in getting more...

6. HEALTH INSURANCE for USA

   linda216 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

   You ask where you can get cheaper insurance? Unfortunately the answer in the US is: IN YOUR

7. HEALTH INSURANCE for USA

   linda216 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

   Health Insurance is very expensive. My sister pays $1200 out of pocket every month for a family of 3. Also, it goes UP if you have too many claims. Additionally, you can be dropped by a company or...

8. Wanting To Know What I Need To Know

   linda216 posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hello. A few years ago I finally fulfilled a lifetime wish and was able to visit London. I was only able to spend 6 days, but they were wonderful. I decided then and there that I would find a way to...