ghillbert MSN, NP

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    EEN's running the floor without RN's

    ghillbert replied to smilenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Absolutely
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    Finding a Lawyer

    ghillbert replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Depends what your problem is as to what specialty type you'd
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    Google did not help.. Can you?

    ghillbert replied to mysticlad's topic in International Nursing

    There are no lists. You need to do the legwork - look up job vacancies online, and contact the
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    Heartmate II

    ghillbert replied to tobagosama's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Posted in
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    USA RN to Sydney... need advice!

    ghillbert replied to Amanda4Duke's topic in International Nursing

    Can't hurt - would be nice to know you have a job lined up before you get
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    reference letter for foreign nurse

    ghillbert replied to xxjjccbb's topic in International Nursing

    Can you get them emailed from your instructors in the
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    sponsorship

    ghillbert replied to aniv's topic in International Nursing

    The fact that you would "rather" stay here doesn't mean that you "can't" go home. You need to apply in the correct manner like everyone else and not try to jump the queue. If you need expert advice,...
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    Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

    ghillbert replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your current employer could do the LCA and write you the job offer letter. They just need to get the LCA approved, this means that the job position meets the visa requirements. The E3 USCIS memo...
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    FMLA

    ghillbert replied to mrsbiggy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am so lucky. I had my 12 weeks of FMLA over a year and wasn't able to return, so they have now given me an additional 14 weeks PLOA. Will have to see what to do after that if I still can't...
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    sponsorship

    ghillbert replied to aniv's topic in International Nursing

    Noone can sponsor you as you are out of status. The 180 days is when the ban to entering the US will kick
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    Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

    ghillbert replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration Advice

    Depends if you have an employer lined up. They need to write you a job offer letter and fill out LCA online. That takes no time really. Then you just go to consulate outside the US, pay the USD $130...
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    How many people really keep in touch after nursing school?

    ghillbert replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    One of my best friends and I met in nursing school. We live in different countries, but as soon as we see each, it's right back to normal. We keep in touch via facebook mostly now, although we were...
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    Anyone here pay out of pocket for np school?

    ghillbert replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am paying out of pocket, and out-of-state fees too, since I am on a non-immigrant working visa and my university considers me always out of state for tuition purposes although I've lived and worked...
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    sponsorship

    ghillbert replied to aniv's topic in International Nursing

    No. If your visa has expired and you are out of status, you need to leave. You should definitely leave before the expiration has passed 180 days or you will incur a
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    Marketing VP wants contacts at employees' church

    ghillbert replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's none of your work's business where, or if, you go to
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    Co-Worker not smelling so good

    ghillbert replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until she hangs an IV near you and say "Peee--ewww! Did you go to the gym before work? I can loan you some deodorant if you
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    working in US with french diploma ( need OBS training or not)

    ghillbert replied to lalaoraza's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, CA do require SSN for any foreign nurse or they do not release the license. Please do some reading on the forum as this has been discussed over and over. I did my 3yr bachelor of nursing degree...
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    help! applying for nclex cali,,,,, and NY....

    ghillbert replied to cp11's topic in International Nursing

    Not having RN license is different to failing the licensing exam. Best thing would be to call the CA board of nursing and ask what you should
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    working in US with french diploma ( need OBS training or not)

    ghillbert replied to lalaoraza's topic in International Nursing

    I found Vermont a good state to apply through initially, then endorsed to Pennsylvania where i wanted to work. They did not require a SSN for initial license, only for renewal. As I said, applying for...
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    TN Status

    ghillbert replied to bbradford's topic in International Nursing

    There are state licensing requirements (IELTs, CES, NCLEX etc), and then there are federal immigration requirements (Visa Screen). You need both. The interim permit for CA becomes useless for foreign...
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    not RN at philippines

    ghillbert replied to Shiela Lowman's topic in International Nursing

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    working in US with french diploma ( need OBS training or not)

    ghillbert replied to lalaoraza's topic in International Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about the visa screen so much as the requirements for the state nursing license. What state are you planning to apply to? The best thing would be to apply for your CES evaluation and...
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    not RN at philippines

    ghillbert replied to Shiela Lowman's topic in International Nursing

    Many states don't require you to be an RN. Just choose where you want to go, and then check out the requirements for that state. Perhaps
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    help! applying for nclex cali,,,,, and NY....

    ghillbert replied to cp11's topic in International Nursing

    Why would you apply to CA if you want to work New York? Just fill in the application to NYS and include a letter stating why you do not have RN license. They will let you know if it is satisfactory or...
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    not RN at philippines

    ghillbert replied to Shiela Lowman's topic in International Nursing

    What do you mean, you're here "with" a GC holder? What is your immigration status/visa? Do you have a