brissygal

brissygal BSN, RN

Oncology/Haematology/Stem Cell Transplant, Med/Sur

What a great platform to meet and share Nursing questions, discussions, advice and information. I have been off this site for some time. Glad to be back!

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  1. Why it's impossible to get E3 status?

    brissygal replied to melissa Q's topic in General World

    immunocat, I would be interested in private messaging you - this format has changed on here. Can you do

  2. Why it's impossible to get E3 status?

    brissygal replied to melissa Q's topic in General World

    Just another addition- yes the best way to go with a potential employer is to explain that the E-3 visa for Australian only is that it is very similar to the TN visa (Canadians & Mexicans) - the...

  3. Why it's impossible to get E3 status?

    brissygal replied to melissa Q's topic in General World

    As Australian Nurse I did work in the USA under E-3 visa pre-Covid for 5 years (2014-2019). I did find that I had to go to the USA under ESTA to apply for jobs and explain how the E-3 visa worked. It...

  4. Attention Aussie & NZ Nurses

    brissygal posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there, anybody done a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing and having difficulty to get an academic equivalency against a 4-year Bachelor of Science Nursing in the USA? Interested in your feedback....

  5. Attention Aussie & NZ Nurses

    brissygal replied to brissygal's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Thank you so much S L M nz96 for your response to my question. I apologise I had not seen this until now. Very insightful and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to

  6. Anyone worked at EK health?

    brissygal replied to lcmills's topic in Case Management

    Dear Lcmills, How did your interview go? I unfortunately cannot help you. But I was a CM for a large health insurance company in Florida some years ago. I had a case load between 50 - 70....

  7. Heparin drip disaster

    brissygal replied to Neuronurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Neuronurse 88 - you did a magnificent job under difficult circumstances. You have received very good advice from those who have responded to this post. The only comment I would like to make is,...

  8. When to hold anticoagulants

    brissygal replied to AR-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great Question? I am curious to know

  9. Upper Peninsula of Michigan

    brissygal posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I found myself in UP of Michigan last Summer exploring this beautiful area. Wandering if anybody on this site is actually nursing at the new hospital in Marquette, Michigan. Love to hear what the...

  10. Feeling Lost

    brissygal replied to Nurselives4coffee's topic in Emergency

    Set your course. Believe in yourself and have a leap of faith! What is the worst that can happen.........it might not be what your looking for....but it might be the best step you have ever...

  11. Help! I can't stop looking at new RN openings and wanting to jump ship

    brissygal replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there Googlenurse, ASN, BSN, RN, You sound like you have itchy feet - can't stand still long enough LOL. You sound like me! Your a seasoned nurse with many years under your belt. Don't...

  12. Feeling Lost

    brissygal replied to Nurselives4coffee's topic in Emergency

    Hi there, I think you have reached the answer that you were looking for, just by writing it out. It sounds like moving to ER might be the direction you want to take at this time. Go For IT! Life...

  13. Orientation Not Going Well

    brissygal replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Dear coffeeandvendingmachines, RELAX, RELAX - ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY! You are putting too much pressure on yourself. You have been given some great suggestions and it sounds like you have a...

  14. California Online Nurse Endorsement Application Question.

    brissygal replied to AnonymousNurse2012's topic in California Nursing

    Hi AnonymousNurse2012 I looked up the link you provided in your post. I interrupted - RN number by Exam (to be the state you got licensed from completing the NCLEX) and the date you received your...

  15. Australian nurse wanting to work in America

    brissygal replied to Aussienurse123's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Jeff 214, ghillbert has sound information and she has her finger on the pulse. You can present HR departments on E3 visa. I did, worked in the USA for 5 years under this visa (had it renewed...

  16. BRN number that works?

    brissygal replied to NYtoLA's topic in California Nursing

    Dear NYtoLA I feel your pain and understand completely how difficult it is to get onto Californian Board of Nursing. I had a quicker response by emailing them and only waited 2-3 days for a...

  17. RN New to Florida Interested in Care Management

    brissygal replied to EvaMilly87's topic in Florida Nursing

    HI Evamilly87, I read your post. I would look on website www.indeed.com for case management positions. You have the options of looking for case management work within a hospital - but I think...

  18. I don't love the ICU. Want to go back to Med/Surg?

    brissygal replied to supernurse3177's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi SuperNurse3177, It sounds like you are having a rough time. Be kind to yourself - your doing an amazing job but I think you have put too much pressure on yourself. Would it be...

  19. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    brissygal replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I too am wondering why you are considering NP Program so soon in your career? But I am sure you have your plan mapped out. I agree with amoLucia Option #3 and then Option #2 Try to...

  20. ACLS and PALS at same time?

    brissygal replied to oliveoil15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Oliveoil15, I think that is a fair and just question to ask. ACLS definitely. I would think doing your PALS would be a good idea too. You have all that experience in PCICU and you don't...

  21. One Page Resume?

    brissygal replied to grpyrRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    KatStat, BSN, MSN, RN Thank you that is helpful

  22. Tired of med-surg but feel guilty leaving

    brissygal replied to crystalbenz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi hypnotizer90, Don't beat yourself up! You set your course - Go For it! You have great skills from Med/Surg that will help you in your new role. It sounds like its time to specialize and...

  23. Sydney hospitals

    brissygal replied to EDNURSE20's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Looks like nobody has answered your Question. Are you looking for Hospitals in around the city of Sydney Australia? If so, look at St. Vincents Private Hospital located in Darlinghurst NSW...

  24. Australian nurse wanting to work in America

    brissygal replied to Aussienurse123's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Caramel79, My understanding is that once you are licensed to a State in the USA then you can endorse to other States. If you have any concerns notify the State you are wishing to join....

  25. Australian nurse wanting to work in America

    brissygal replied to Aussienurse123's topic in Immigration Advice

    Dear AussieNurse123, Thank you for your post to this thread. Good on you - for stepping up to the role by going as LPN and then to RN. You got the OB/Peds you needed in the classes you did. Whilst it...