TravelingBSNRN

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  1. US retrogression- Nurses waiting

    TravelingBSNRN replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in International Nursing

    It was nice of you Alexk49 to be positive in giving comments about would be US RNs. It is very interesting that most of these nurses have been falling in line legally and have been waiting for their...

  2. NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    TravelingBSNRN replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    There is nothing wrong with being optimistic about things. I totally agree that chances of getting here in the US are getting harder especially with the worldwide financial crisis and the increasing...

  3. Intelligent for foresight for the DECEMBER VB

    TravelingBSNRN replied to Nightingale's idol's topic in International Nursing

    Just keep on praying that PD will move for December. There is nothing wrong with that. I do not have any clue as to what movement Dec PD would have. I can only hope for the best for all of you. No one...

  4. Strike Nursing

    TravelingBSNRN posted a topic in Travel

    Does anybody tried strike nursing? You would be required to fill in vacant positions by the striking staff in a facility while a strike is ongoing. Your job ends when the strike has been settled and...

  5. Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

    TravelingBSNRN replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    I guess only those in favor of the influx of forein RNs to work in the US will support this move and your advocacy. I will definitely support this. May I know the position of the staff and moderators...

  6. Discussion- Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

    TravelingBSNRN replied to lawrence01's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess only those in favor of the influx of forein RNs to work in the US will support this move and your advocacy. I will definitely support this. May I know the position of the staff and moderators...

  7. How Much do You Make?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to m_chatelaine's topic in Travel

    $37/hr and 2K/month tax free housing stipend in Ventura, CA. That's a total of about

  8. To all Foreign Nurses - Do not lose hope!

    TravelingBSNRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Visas are currently unavailable for foreign nurses who wish to work as an RN in the US. Nobody knows if relief will be available in the near future or worst, none at all. Nobody knows about the future...

  9. To all Foreign Nurses - Do not lose hope!

    TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in International Nursing

    You always had good advices Silverdragon. I agree with you about the above statement. It is nothing different than crossing the border illegally then demand for your

  10. AngelaSN is no more

    TravelingBSNRN replied to PurrRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, Angela

  11. Having an Interim Permit to a foreign nursing graduate? is it good news or bad news?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to mark_ricafrente's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, It was just probably a mistake. You normally would apply for it and pay a certain amount to get an IP. Yes, it does not make any difference if you have the IP. No visas this time so no job...

  12. Relief for retrogression hope???

    TravelingBSNRN replied to Yorkielover's topic in Immigration Advice

    I totally agree! To all foreign nurses wishing to become a US nurse, don't let anyone in this forum or anybody at that matter discourage you to follow your dream. It may take you 5 years, 10 years or...

  13. Strike Nursing

    TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in Travel

    Nurses are usually called by an agency contracted by the hospital to fill in possible vacancies when the employees go on strike. Vacancies can be in any area and the strike will last from one day to...

  14. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International Nursing

    You will always be treated as a foreign educated nurse no matter what you do and where you go in the US. As per my previous post, the two additional requirements for a foreign educated nurse applying...

  15. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International Nursing

    you do not have to go through cgfns and pay a fortune for this private company. apply for nclex in any state that won't require cgfns. after taking the exam and passing, endorse that license to tn....

  16. How to become a nurse in Singapore?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to mikes511's topic in Nurse Registration

    Welcome to allnurses. You sure have accomplished a lot as an RN and should be proud of yourself. Good

  17. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International Nursing

    TN's requirement for endorsement is either one of the following: a) Copy of Certificate on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School "OR" b) School transcript You can ask your school to mail directly...

  18. retaking NCLEX

    TravelingBSNRN replied to caithness's topic in International Nursing

    Try to avoid CA for your NCLEX. The board is not a member of Nursys and it will cost you a lot of time to apply for endorsement in another state. It will take them forever to submit your license...

  19. Any husband and wife nurses who travel?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    Indiana, Illinois, Phoenix, Sacramento, Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Worked with a total of 32 hospitals in less than 3 years! Sacramento is our favorite since we can drive an hour and a half west...

  20. change of state? for foreign nurse

    TravelingBSNRN replied to pbcruzatt's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, you can definitely sit for the NCLEX without having a CGFNS certificate or CES. Why waste $378.00 to $418.00 to pay CGFNS if you can sit for the NCLEX without it? Check the different BONs for...

  21. Strike Nursing

    TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in Travel

    Patient safety should be every conscientious nurse concern wether you will go there for the money or just for the

  22. Strike Nursing

    TravelingBSNRN replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in Travel

    It won't obviously but the hospital operations has to go on for patient safety. Strike nurses will fill in whatever is needed. It sounds interesting but I was just wondering if any of the members here...

  23. Any husband and wife nurses who travel?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    Would girlfriend and boyfriend count here? I travel with my gf and she is also an RN. Our previous companies offered either free stipend for both of us (paid separately) or a free housing for one and...

  24. Walk Through States - Current Listing

    TravelingBSNRN replied to AUMPsychRN's topic in Travel

    Just having a license in a Compact State is not enough. Your primary "home" license must be in a Compact State - your official state of residence. So if your home is in Ohio (not a Compact State) and...

  25. What do you NOT like about travel nursing?

    TravelingBSNRN replied to Cranzy's topic in Travel

    I agree with packing and unpacking. Paying and processing for the other state license and adjusting to the new place. No internet for a while is a big thing for me! (I can live not to watch TV for...