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Like.. just put down my sandwich and take the NCLEX right now? Heck no. I'll fail miserably. ?

Doing great! So far been here in the US for 6 years now. Experience has been awesome! Did travel nursing in the east coast for a while (didn’t like it). Currently residing in Texas, bought a house, couple of cars and stayed here for good. ?

Depends on YOE and specialty. Med surg RNs with 10 years gets around $45/$47 per hour. Depending on how good you bargain.

Yes I am a BSN holder with 10 years of bedside RN experience. I was a programmer for 3 years before going into nursing. I am currently looking for an online MSN program that focuses on N.I. Sorry for the lack of info. Thanks again!

Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited? Thanks!

Hello all. I just wanted to get some of your thoughts regarding practicing as an RN in Texas, particularly in Houston Methodist MC. I am a currently practicing RN with over 6 years of MS experience in the field of orthopedics/neurology (stepdown) unit who recently got an offer to work at an orthopedic unit in HMMC, with the usual sign up and moving bonus. Is HMMC a good institution? Career advancement? Pay? Work hours? Unionized? Any information regarding the hospital (and Texas in general) would be really helpful. I'm still deciding if I am to accept the position... Thanks!

I understand your point. Thanks!

I used to have nursing photos during my early years in my country of origin that I still swap online with my colleagues back home. Usually we just bring up old and outdated nursing procedures we did in nursing care through old photos we had. Would this be included in a potential HIPAA violation? Even though the patient is not a US citizen? Your thoughts?

probably you'll start at $25/hr. At least that's the recent RN reclassification leads you to. Personally its a pile of bull.

Tell that to your employers. Lolz

Exactly my point. Obviously there are immigration obstacles, especially with the recent retrogression. Yet I find no fault in being "prepared" So if want this Ms. Weird Gal, go get it.

I rest my case.

You just handed her a one-sided opinion, without even considering the potential circumstance that a LOT of us experienced recently. It is NEVER HELPFUL if you merely put weight one side of the story. So how would you explain my/our experience? I was discouraged by the similar people like you, but I am an RN in the US right now. How'd that happen? And take note, the process wasn't that hard acquiring this job. I survived a series of interviews without difficulties and was hired eagerly by my employer. Clearly, I/we wer/was qualfied for the job. Because we had the credentials and abilities to back up what we offer. I have no idea why your employers give your locally educated RNs a hard time looking for work, as you boldly claim. You can present facts and even back it up with your so-called "truths" But you can't just rule out the possibilities of circumstances.

How's life you say? AWESOME! ;-) I failed the June 2006 NLE, which I am SO proud of. And passed the December exams. I got a job as a Nurse trainee the next year, was absorbed after a few months, became a regular staff and recently landed in the US ( a month ago) with an employer waiting for me. So far so good. :-)

send me a PM. Might be able to help you.

Generally, based on recent guidelines, it will depend on whatever credentials you might have. By credentials I mean, what is your accomplished certification? Are you registered from your country of origin? Do you have any experience with patient care? Recent or otherwise? What I am trying to say is that, it is actually an individualized assessment from an Evaluator. And from that assessment, they will be able to identify whether you need to accomplish more school credits, on the job trainings, etc.

Dealt in absolute eh? That's not helpful buddy. My opinion..? Just go for it sweetie. In my experience, back in 2009 (almost 6 years ago), we were told back home (the Philippines) that the U.S. will not be needing IENs in the next decade. FACT: I am now currently working in the U.S. as an RN, along with many, MANY IENs. And most of them have arrived recently. MORAL of THE STORY? Pursue your RN degree, pass all the needed exams and requirements. Keep all your credentials updated and current. You'll never know what the future might hold. ;-) Goodluck! :)

Until you become current again ma'am. For now, it is very hard to say how things'll turn up. Try to watch October and November's VB, if the PD's continue to maintain a slow pace until the 1st quarter of 2016... Looks like we're back in the dark ages (again). nevertheless, chin up! Be optimistic. We can never know...

After all the insanity in Canada, I assure you things in the US will be far better.

why the hell should i waste my time living in a country who won't *******' give us foreign nurses or all skilled workers in that matter, a fighting chance? Just because our skin color is different and belong in a different creed instantaneously means that we don't deserve a good job? C'mon! All of my buddies in canada who were doctors, lawyers, engineers, phds holders and nurses (of course) from other countries are working as burger flippers, pizza delivery boys, janitors and all those jobs that are insulting to skilled professionals. for the record I have nothing against engaging in menial jobs. I totally respect that. But pushing skilled workers to the limits by presenting near-impossible requirements for professional licensure is clearly unfair. Personally, we perceive this as racial discrimination masked as 'protocols and guidelines' Yeah right...! oh and I didn't flounce.... I high-tailed it out of Canada.

Took me 4 years. From approval to the actual visa stamping

Okay here we go... Just to shed some light in the subject. i became a PR in Canada in June 2012. Lived in BC until May 2013, moved to Hamilton, Ontario the following month... Passed the RPN exams January 2014 (because I am an IEN). PRIOR to all of these, I had an employer in NY state who filed for my EB-3, never gave up on me ever since. the moment I became current, I dropped everything I was doing and went back home to have my US embassy interview. the rest is rock and roll history. just goes to show that believing that the moon is made of cheese and unicorns do exist can really make things happen. LOL.

I do believe in Unicorns! :) As well as psychosis. :-p Ignore 'em JusyBeachy. Because I believe in Unicorns so much, I just got approved for a green card to work in the states. So did six of my co-hires. We're just wrapping things up here in the Philippines. Like what I always say, we IENs will get the last laugh. Lol

Not to burst your bubble, but clearly you have a much lesser chance of proving a clinical practice. Basically, CNO is looking for any general practice knowledge/experience. Another possible disaster is that they will (most likely) require you to enroll in a bridging program. Nevertheless, just try it out. Because you can never know the "mood" of the assessor, he/she might be very jolly when they get hold of your credentials. ;-) Why don't you try getting assessed as an RPN as well? You have a better chance just to write the provincial boards rather that the RN. From there, you can surely work your way up the Canadian health care system.

Noted sir/ma'm. Thank you for reminding me. :-) I must admit, being patient and impervious should be on the top of my "to learn" list. ;-) Thanks a LOT for pointing this out.