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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 thought?

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 first assignment in a state that does not require ...

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 working in the U.S. as a staff nurse, but just signed u...

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 took about a month once all the documents were in. I...

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 weeks. I am still very interested in Monte, however, I ...

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 off topic, but I am wondering what to about my ve...

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 new job a new TN visa is required.

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 not sure how it works as a traveler which is what I ...

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 as Minnesota, then you get a job offer and apply fo...

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 U.S. in a different state and I have a NY license.

Have you tried Minot, ND?

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 monitored by an ICU nurse. As for my resume, I am...

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 cities, but the whole state seems to be booming. If you ...

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

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 work experience in the states while you are doing ...

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 insufficient!! It wasn't Ontario though, but still ki...

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

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 work overtime shifts by allowing us to sign up fo...

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 read an article about a nurse who was working mand...

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 salaries? Crappy schedule (mandated OT is a Red Flag ...

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 July 2012 and would like to relocate in the new yea...

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 worse. I'm paying $1600/mo rent and well lets just say...

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 Injector positions. Like every other field in 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. I know that they only hire experienced nurses for ...

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 positions.