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  1. University of Victoria

    jenn8500 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I am considering the post RN to BSN (distance) program through the University of Victoria. I am just wondering if anyone has taken this program and what they

  2. Frustrated Canadian RN

    jenn8500 replied to JennyN's topic in Travel

    Hey Jenny, I am a Canadian currently doing travel nursing in California. You can get licensed in certain states without a SSN. If you are considering travel nursing, the best way would be to do your...

  3. Canadians Traveling in The U.S.

    jenn8500 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi All, I also posted in the international forum, but thought I could maybe get some info here! I just have some questions about traveling in the U.S. on a TN Visa. I'm a Canadian and currently...

  4. Canadians Traveling in The U.S.

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in Travel

    Hi mabstudent, I am going with American Mobile. So far they have been really helpful. I actually went to school in the USA so I took the NCLEX right after I graduated and then the visa screen only...

  5. Canadians Traveling in The U.S.

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in Travel

    Hi Rebecca, Thanks so much for responding! I sent you a PM, not sure if you can get it yet. I just signed up with a travel agency and have an assignment starting in April, but it is only for 13...

  6. Canadian Nurses Traveling in U.S.

    jenn8500 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi All, I just signed up with a travel agency and will be starting an assignment in California. I am currently working in another state on a TN visa as a staff nurse not a traveler. This may be a bit...

  7. Canadian Nurses Traveling in U.S.

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    I do know that I have to apply for a NEW TN visa for the travel position if that is what you meant by "living in the states under the correct visa" The current TN is only good for my current job. Any...

  8. Canadian Nurses Traveling in U.S.

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in International Nursing

    I am currently on a TN visa for my job. Canadians do not require a green card to work in the U.S. as an RN. My vehicle was imported into the U.S. which is legal and permitted on a TN, however, I am...

  9. Canadian RN looking for ND/SD jobs

    jenn8500 replied to godfatherfreak's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't need a SSN to take the NCLEX, however, you do need a SSN to obtain a ND license. I am not sure about SD. They way you do that is you get a license in a state that does not require SSN such...

  10. For Canadian RNs: How to immigrate to NY State

    jenn8500 replied to CanuckRN2's topic in General World

    Hey CanuckRN, I'm just wondering what area of nursing you have experience in and how many years of experience you have? I am also Canadian and would like to work in NYS! I'm already working in the...

  11. BEST STATES/CITIES for RN Jobs

    jenn8500 replied to byrone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried Minot,

  12. Question about resume with some experience

    jenn8500 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a little over a year experience (15 months) on a Neuro Med/Surg unit and would like to break into telemetry or progressive care nursing. We do get some patients on telemetry, however, they are...

  13. RN looking for hospital job, willing to relocate

    jenn8500 replied to KellyRN2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No problem. I know that Bismarck and Minot are desperate for nurses and hire new grads in specialty areas. St. Alexius, Trinity, and Sanford are a few. I'm not too sure about Fargo or other ND...

  14. RN looking for hospital job, willing to relocate

    jenn8500 replied to KellyRN2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If your willing to relocate, try ND hospitals. They are desperate for nurses and hire many new grads in specialty

  15. MI nurse hoping to work in Ontario

    jenn8500 replied to salmaria's topic in Canada

    Hi Salmaria, I'm a Canadian and went to school in the states for an Associates degree. I am currently working in the U.S. right now and finishing up the BSN degree. I strongly suggest getting some...

  16. Post-graduation Nursing Courses for a Canadian RN deficient in OB hours

    jenn8500 replied to StudentRS's topic in California Nursing

    Hey StudentRS, Just wondering if you had any luck with the California BRN and OB hours? I was educated in the states and applied for a license in a Canadian province and was told my OB hours were...

  17. You Might Be a Neuro Nurse If. . .

    jenn8500 replied to Lola77's topic in Neurological

    You REALLY appreciate the days/nights that you actually have a CNA because they are not all sitting 1:1 with confused/disoriented/agitated

  18. Is this legal?

    jenn8500 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Warning, this is long! I work full time on a specialty med/surg unit that is grossly understaffed. There is a critical shortage of nurses where I work. A couple of months ago, they encouraged staff to...

  19. Is this legal?

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

    I just researched mandated OT in the state I am currently in and there are NO laws for Mandatory OT. Its perfectly legal here and employers can and are getting away with it all over the state. I just...

  20. Is this legal?

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

    Thanks for your response and advice HueTx. This gave me a greater insight as to what is really going on. "Are there unfilled vacancies? Why are these not being filled? If so, why not? Crappy...

  21. Questions about updating a resume

    jenn8500 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi All, I just have a few questions regarding my resume and references. I am currently in the process of updating my resume and looking for a new job. I have been working on a med/surg floor since...

  22. Questions about updating a resume

    jenn8500 replied to jenn8500's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Joanna, Thanks for your advice. I was planning on staying for at least a year, but I didn't realize how bad the cost of living is and how grossly understaffed the unit is and its only getting...

  23. Nurse Injector

    jenn8500 posted a topic in Aesthetics

    Hi All, I am a new RN working on a med/surg unit. I have recently become interested in the field of aesthetics nursing and would like to find out how to break into this field, particularly Nurse...

  24. Minot ND information

    jenn8500 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Tinkerbell, Did you hear that from an agency? You should contact the hospital directly. I applied there at the end of March and just recently had an interview. It seemed like they were still hiring....

  25. Minot ND information

    jenn8500 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    That is strange that they're not hiring for acute care. I just checked the website and there are still a lot of med/surg