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  1. Anyone else going crazy waiting for ATT

    jenn8500 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I graduated may 20th and submitted my application to state BON a week ago. I know it can take up to 4 weeks to get the ATT, but I'm getting so anxious! I just want to take this test so I can...

  2. to go or not go to pinning ceremony?

    jenn8500 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm just curious if anyones school does the old school nursing grad photos with the white cap, rose, pin ect..? I know some schools still do this as the one I started out at did the...

  3. ACLS

    jenn8500 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to take ACLS before passing the nclex and getting a license. I graduated on May 20th and have applied to the state BON and I'm waiting for...

  4. ACLS

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! I will do

  5. ACLS

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much. Do you know where is the best place to take it? I've tried looking for classes in my area, but I just keep finding online courses. Should I try some of the

  6. US Nursing student needs help in Canada.

    jenn8500 replied to Bek1975's topic in International Nursing

    In addition to the last post: If you did the OPT on your student visa, you could work in the U.S. for a year and then maybe an employer would sponser you after that? This is just a suggestion since it...

  7. US Nursing student needs help in Canada.

    jenn8500 replied to Bek1975's topic in International Nursing

    If you are on a student visa, you can get one year work experience on that visa in the U.S. its called optional practical

  8. CRNE

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Bek1975, Are you in a two year RN program in Texas? If you are, I would continue on with that. Most Canadian nursing programs wont transfer your nursing classes from the U.S and many of them wont...

  9. My first offer from Canada

    jenn8500 replied to AlwaysPositive's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on the job offer! I am starting to go through the process to get licensed in Canada (new brunswick and Manitoba). I am a canadian citizen and just completed an ADN nursing degree in the U.S....

  10. New Grad Jobs

    jenn8500 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just wondering how the job market is for new grads in Arizona? I will be graduating this May with an associates degree in NYS. It seems like there are hiring freezes in many states and new grads are...

  11. What state is the quickest to get a license (Canadian RN coming to the US?)

    jenn8500 replied to Vanillanut's topic in International Nursing

    In New York state you can get a license without a SSN, but I'm not sure if that would be the quickest way to go if you have to transfer it to

  12. New US graduated Nurse with F-1 student status is seeking sponsership

    jenn8500 replied to Newusgradforeignnurs's topic in International Nursing

    I'm trying to find out some of these things myself. I'm also worried that employers might take advantage of someone on OPT, however I would never take a position that would pay less than what a new...

  13. New US graduated Nurse with F-1 student status is seeking sponsership

    jenn8500 replied to Newusgradforeignnurs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm in a similar situation. You should talk to your school about applying for OPT with the F1 visa. You can work up to 1 year with OPT, but it can take up to 3 months to get approved for

  14. F1 Visa and OPT

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    It is invalid after 90 days. I think they give enough time for someone to find a job and if one can't find a job, it is just a student visa so they don't want people just living here doing nothing....

  15. F1 Visa and OPT

    jenn8500 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm just wondering if there is anyone here who has worked as a nurse with the F1 visa and OPT. I will be graduating in May and would like to apply for the OPT so I can hopefully work as a nurse...

  16. F1 Visa and OPT

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    They give you 90 days to find a job after you get approved for the OPT, but you can still look for a job before

  17. HELP / OPINIONS REQUESTED--BEST 2nd Degree Accel. BSN program in US?

    jenn8500 replied to TCM1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sasagrrl, Thanks so much for the information. I talked to my advisor today and I am going to apply for the opt ASAP and I'll make sure to use a black pen! I wont be taking the NCLEX until sometime in...

  18. HELP / OPINIONS REQUESTED--BEST 2nd Degree Accel. BSN program in US?

    jenn8500 replied to TCM1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sasagrrrl, I'm from Canada and I'm currently going to school in NYS. I will be graduating in May with an ADN nursing degree and I'm thinking about applying for the OPT. As a new grad I'm sure that...

  19. are canadian RNs still going to USA

    jenn8500 replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for the information. Do I have to get a job offer before I can get TN status?

  20. are canadian RNs still going to USA

    jenn8500 replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International Nursing

    Mardibc, I am currently going to school in NYS and will be graduating this may with an ADN nursing degree. I'm just wondering if you were able to get licensed in NYS without a SSN? I have tried to...

  21. Advice needed for CDN Citizen with NYS Education..

    jenn8500 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am in my last semester of a 2 year associates degree in nursing and I'm trying to figure out where to work when I graduate in May. I would love to move back to Canada to work, however in most...

  22. Advice needed for CDN Citizen with NYS Education..

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    Manitoba also has a new (one time only) program for LPN's to get there RN diploma, I think they go for a year and a half or something and it starts in September. I'm looking into New Brunswick more...

  23. Advice needed for CDN Citizen with NYS Education..

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for the advice. I have looked into Manitoba and New Brunswick which currently do not require a BSN for entry level practice. Manitoba is still offering a 2 year diploma RN program. I have...

  24. IEN in BC cannot find a job

    jenn8500 replied to keeshaBC's topic in International Nursing

    Cranberry 160 I am in a similar situation except I don't graduate until May. I contacted the college of registered nurses in New Brunswick and Manitoba and I believe they will except an ADN, however,...

  25. Best nursing schools in ontario/western new york?

    jenn8500 replied to linnead's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm currently taking nursing in NYS. I started out in Western NY at Alfred State and they have a really good program. I ended up transfering to a school in central NY after the first semester due...