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suehp

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  1. UK to USA.Agency or alone?

    suehp replied to misswoosie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Yes I did it years ago (no kidding - it has been 3 yrs exactly since I started this looonnng journey!) mind you every obstacle i could have had i have had!!! Yes I did approach the hospitals...

  2. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    suehp replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    OGP told me the same and so I went it alone (although I did start with a small agency initially) They told me I wouldnt be able to get a job as I have been in a nursing home for too long. BUT I have a...

  3. UK to USA.Agency or alone?

    suehp replied to misswoosie's topic in International Nursing

    Personally I would go alone. When I contacted OGP they told me to leave my current job as Nurse Manager in a Nursing Home to go back to acute (besides the fact I would have to drop my money I didnt...

  4. Please, I need advice about endorsement in Florida w/out SSN

    suehp replied to Lisa-Lisa's topic in International Nursing

    I have not got my Florida License yet as I am still in the UK for the next few weeks. I have passed my NCLEX and cant get my License until I have my SSN. My New Employer is aware of this and it hasnt...

  5. Happy Birthday Suzanne!

    suehp replied to dhel28's topic in International Nursing

    :balloons: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    No they wont tell me why which why I wonder whether it has been sitting on someone 's desk!!! I just got a lone lined email to tell me (again ) that my interview will be october or november but being...

  7. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    I was told there was some confusion with my application (dont know why) - anyway there is a delay with my interview date...however in this email from them I was told to book the medicals which I have...

  8. question about paid days off

    suehp replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thats cool isnt it...and touch wood I wont take any sick time (only had probrbaly about 10 days sick in about 12 years) :chuckle (touch

  9. question about paid days off

    suehp replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    I have been told (and got it in writing) that I will have 25

  10. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    suehp replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    Fantastic - really pleased for you..I am just waiting to get my interview date :balloons:

  11. Quickest way to get License in Florida

    suehp posted a topic in International Nursing

    ANyone know the quickest way to get your License in Florida?? I have been given a fax number to fax my SSN number when I get it to the Florida Board of Nursing. Just wondered how long this takes...I...

  12. Curious questions..............???? (for those wishing to work in US)

    suehp replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    1. I have 15 years experience as an RN, but as Kay has already said I will also feel like a New grad when I start over there!!! 2. Started with an Agency (that is no longer working) and felt its...

  13. Should I give up my job?

    suehp replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    I wouldnt do it...the agency originally told me that I needed to work on an Acute ward to get experience (as I have been in the Nursing Home Enviroment for nearly 12 years). I was going to do it and...

  14. On line NCLEX-RN Resources?

    suehp replied to Faby's topic in International Nursing

    http://nursing.fau.edu/Practice%20Exams.htm...

  15. how and where to start for cgfns exam

    suehp replied to suneeluk's topic in International Nursing

    You do not need the CGFNS exam for Florida you only need to take your NCLEX

  16. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Florida is one of the states that you do not have to take the CGFNS. All you need to take is the NCLEX which Ann has already said you can now take in London. My advice for books is Saunders, and any...

  17. Moan Moan Grumpy Fed Up Angry

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    It is just as bad in the private sector - I get no supernumary time now to do my paperwork - 5 hours a week if I am lucky. OUr staffing ratios are different to the NHS as we only ever have one trained...

  18. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    suehp replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    It does vary a lot partly because there is always someone who forgot to do something or didnt do something right. My initial delay was my school of nursing doesnt exist anymore so they had to find the...

  19. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    suehp replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    I joined a small agency called usbritishnurse.com and never paid anything to them. That was back in Spetember. I eventually passed my NCLEX in Feb 2004 (after failing the 1st time due to family...

  20. Hopefully on the way to the Embassy soon!

    suehp posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just rang the NVC and they sent my paperwork to London on the 23rd after only recieving it on the 8th June - how is that for speed when they initally said 6-8 weeks. It has been just over 2 weeks :)...

  21. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Originally I statred out with an Agency but then went out on my own after the agency ceased to exist - to be honest I think it wouldve been just as long if I had gone on my own from the start...the...

  22. Gainesville

    suehp replied to BETSRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know 2 UK nurses that work at Shands and are very happy there

  23. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Hey Flick, whereabouts in Florida are you

  24. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    I am going to Florida and it will be 3 years in September - so you wont get a Green Card in a year - definately not. A friend of mine has also been waiting about the same time too and she is now...

  25. Got my visa!

    suehp replied to RNkiwi's topic in International Nursing

    congratulations - I am really pleased for you. Where are you going in Florida?? I am off to Vero Beach! :balloons: :Melody: :balloons: