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I am nearing 40 and have only been a nurse for 4 years. I have gained at least 20 pounds since the end of school (2006) till now. My adrenal glands were burned out and I already have a thyroid problem. I only drink water or green tea (no milk, no su...

Any tips on eating a gluten/lactose free meal/snack during night shift?? I work 8 hour nights and I'm not sure if I should eat bfast when I get home at 7:30 a.m.?? I've gained weight from working night shifts so I'm not sure what to do now? Any sugge...

I'm going to try to get a nursing job in the usa once I pass the Nclex but have NO CLUE how to start the paperwork process (I'm CDN) etc. What is retrogression. Any tips will help - Thanks

Wow, great reply to the questions. I've been searching forever for anyone to answer my questions so you answered these great. Thanks for sharing what you experienced!!! Much appreciated!

Did you write the Unite Arabs board exam?? If so, was it hard?? What is it like?? Did you fly to Dubai to write it?? Can you tell me about this exam?? Thanks a lot

I never get any responses to my questions about working in Dubai so good luck getting your answers. I hope someone replies to your question!

What type of test do we have to write?? is it hard?? is it like the NCLEX?? Do they fly you out to write it?? How different is nursing in Dubai then say other countries? meaning when you say it's tough what do you mean?? Thanks for your response!

Hi all! I'm looking to get some information from anyone that has had experience as a nurse in United Arabs. I hear you have to write a test to get the job, is this true?? If so, what kind of test?? Do they fly you out for an interview??? Are accomo...

I can't seem to find the threads regarding working in Duabai/UAE?? Can you direct me?? thanks a lot

I'm a Canadian nurse living in Manitoba (province of only 1 million people). I have visited Vancouver and found it very crowd, busy and not friendly. To boot it's expensive to live. I have friends that live there and say rent is quite high. I think ...

Hey there, No I haven't received any info. If I do I can forward it on. I had 1 girl email me and say she could pass on some info b/c she use to be a recruiter out there. I'm waiting for her response. Will pass some info on when I get it though!!!

Hi there, Thanks for giving me a heads up as to what you have experienced in UAE. I really want to get there but got'a figure out how/where to start the paper work. Thanks for the hospital names b/c I'll totally look into those. I'm kind'a going blin...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about nursing in UAE?? I'm in my mid-30's and hear that after 40 women cannot "get into UAE" to work. Is this true? Anyone who has any tips about working in UAE would be great. I'm thinking of going but not...

Really?? That's good to know b/c I was told by a Canadian recruiter that after 40, women cannot get work visas in UAE. She didn't state why but just said that was the "rule" out. I figured that I had to hurry up and get my BN before I try to apply wh...

What is NCSBN?? I need to re-write this exam and need all the help I can get so I'm just wondering what book this is? Thanks

Thank you for your response! You've given me lots of info which I obviously had NO clue about prior to this posting. Thanks again!

Hi All! I'm VERY frustrating as I've written the NCLEX 2x's now :angryfire. I got to question 175 the first time and question 265 the 2nd time. I used Kaplan (found the CD crazy b/c you had to do the whole test before you could read the answers), NCL...

Congrats on passing! That's awesome! Thank you for your words of encouragement. This site is so awesome for stuff like that. So I've heard lots that used Suzanne's plan and I think I will get on board with that too and do it! Sounds like tonnes of p...

Is the Hurst review through this site or is it a book??

I'm a Canadian nurse with a RN diploma and am interested in working in the United Arabs Emirate. Would they too require a 4 year degree vis diploma? I also heard women over 40 can't apply to work there (I'm mid-30's). Is this true?

what is suzannes plan?? i'm new to this site - sorry i don't know what you mean?