scottishRGN

scottishRGN has 6 years experience and specializes in CCU, ICU.

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1. Any UK nurses in process of applying for US nursing?

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Thanks. Any tips on who to look at/avoid? There are so many!

2. Any UK nurses in process of applying for US nursing?

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Hi Jane, I bought the kaplan book with the test Q cd a couple of days after i failed. I'm glad you recommendd it too - should have bought it sooner on retrospect. As for my plans i'm still a bit confused about what i'll do but every other plan i...

3. CGFNS visa screen certificate needed for california?

   scottishRGN replied to koinurse's topic in International

   Hi, I might be misunderstanding you - do you mean the CGFNS exam? What everyone has said so far about needing the CGFNS visa screen is correct, however you do not need to sit their exam for California (only the NCLEX & english language proficie...

4. Any UK nurses in process of applying for US nursing?

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Hi, thanks for the reply. I've actually just been on the CGFNS web page & i'm getting mixed up (its not rare!) It was the credntials verification not the visa screen i did. I don't suppose it matters at this stage anyway. I'll apply for that ...

5. Any UK nurses in process of applying for US nursing?

   scottishRGN posted a topic in International

   Hi, I just wondered if there were any others out there at a similar stage to me. I've passed the CGFNS & have my visa screen certificate (though think it may expire before i get to use it). I sat & failed the NCLEX earlier this month so pl...

6. Can anyone suggest a good US agency who takes foreign nurses

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. I'll keep looking into it. I think i'll make some phone calls tomorrow and do some more thinking.

7. Can anyone suggest a good US agency who takes foreign nurses

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Thanks for everyones help. I'll need to look into this further. I spoke to someone @ the US embassy in London 2yrs ago when i 1st started thinking about this and she told me to apply for an H1C visa for foreign registered nurses when i had done the...

8. Can anyone suggest a good US agency who takes foreign nurses

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   Thanks, i'll have a look x

9. Can anyone suggest a good US agency who takes foreign nurses

   scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in International

   I've looked into non-immigrant visas & have found a couple of agencies who would take me on, however i want to make sure i choose the right company. Thanks for your advice though :)

10. Can anyone suggest a good US agency who takes foreign nurses

    scottishRGN posted a topic in International

    I'm looking for an agency who offers 12-13wk placements. I don't intend on applying for a green card which seems to be what most agencies want to encourage. Has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences with international travel nurse agencies?

11. Common terms and dx's in ICU

    scottishRGN replied to Kerrie_Mo's topic in MICU

    Hi, i don't know if i'd be able to help or not (i work in the uk) but if there's anything specific you have in mind i'll try. Can i ask your advice too? I'm planning on coming to the states when i get through the NCLEX and have been looking at jobs...

12. Failed NCLEX for NYS - Can i re-sit quicker if i apply to another state?

    scottishRGN replied to scottishRGN's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks so much! You've made my day Good luck with your upcoming exam too xx

13. Failed NCLEX for the 1st time... Can I apply for another state?

    scottishRGN replied to gmsal's topic in NCLEX

    How did you get on? I'm in a similar situation. I just failed the NCLEX - i had a pplied to NYS but am also thinking of applying to another state now. If you applied to NJ - were you allowed to re-sit the NCLEX more quickly or did you still have t...

14. Advice for UK nurse heading to US please!

    scottishRGN posted a topic in International

    Hi, I'm planning to do some travelling through the states and am hoping to nurse to fund my trip. I applied to NYS but failed the NCLEX this wk. I have to wait 91 days to re-sit but really want to do it again ASAP. Does anyone know if i can apply ...

15. Nursing Assessments in the US

    scottishRGN replied to rosemgon's topic in International

    I work in ITU and at the beiginning of my shift (and if anything indicates deterioration) i'll listen for air entry and bowel sounds. We were never taught in our training how to do this so its something i have learned myself and with the help of mor...