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I am also in the process of applying for my licence and have had trouble with my uni providing enough evidence from my transcripts etc. have satisfied everything apart from paeds at the mo but hopefully have found a way to satisfy for that. I went into the process with my eyes wide open and expected delays in waiting for the state to verify and grant my licence, I also am aware of retrogression etc. but am prepared for the wait. After researching nursing in the states I know that I am doing the right thing and cannot wait to leave this country behind, it is going to the dogs and as hard as you try to better yourself and make a more comfortable life for your family there is always some beaurocrat or tax that is waiting round the corner to knock you back down. My advice is if America is your dream then you can be prepared for the delays and paperwork trails, after all as a nurse its what you do everytime you go to work not to mention the slog of our training. Good luck to all who are prepared to play the game and wait for the dream.:chuckle

just thought i'd add my two penneth worth, i work in obs/gynae on a now downgraded to 8 bedded unit.there are 8 beds on the unit with capacity for 12 should the space be required. it specialises in all gynaecology surgery and gynaecological problems and provides care for gynaecology cancer patients and patients in pregnancies of up to 18 weeks gestation who are experiencing any problems. the unit also provides emergency care taking direct referrals from the ambulance service, gp surgeries, the hospitals own a&e and ladies can also phone the ward direct where they get a telephone consultation and advised to either attend the ward as an emergency, see their gp or reassured. all aspects of early pregnancy problems are dealt with including miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy and foetal abnormality and early stage social termination. in the course of a day i have to deal with all of that, inpatients and emergencies, telephone calls etc. the unit is more often than not opened to 12 inpatients, oh and i forgot to mention only 1 trained nurse with hca help, the unit last week had 96 emergency attenders and 36 inpatients through its doors, not bad going for 8 beds. last week on each shift i went home at 8 - 8.30pm instead of 7.30pm on one shift i had a ten minute lunch and 1 i didn't get a break at all, haven't had a coffee break for 4 years and people wonder why we uk nurses want to emigrate. no wonder i'm so tired:cry:

hi, to all florida nurses, i am in need of help. i am a nurse in the uk and will be relocating in the next couple of years to florida. i am interested in the winnie palmer hospital as women and childrens nursing is my speciality back here. i would really like some advise on local areas and schools etc. i am fully aware of the pros and cons of emigrating and have been weighing them up for 2 yrs but have decided i will regret it if we dont try it . i am awaiting to sit nclex and then its full steam ahead. would probably be renting for a while with a view to buying will be coming with husband an 11yr old girl and a dog. all help and suggestions gratefully received.

I estimate it will take 6 months to a year to be ready for nclex and then i'll see where I am have looked into elsewhere and visited other options and know Florida is for us so am happy to wait if necessary

Have spoken to ogp today with regards to emigration to USA have been looking into this for some years but have decided it is for us would appreciate any advise on this and also from anyone with experience of o'Grady Peyton. Am going to prepare and take nclex anyway but have some concerns over nursing experience needed think my training covered all requiremments but how can I be sure?? Also lots of threads on holiday and sick pay and lots of diferences. Any help appreciated:bugeyes: