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  1. License renewal

    rolland542 replied to ricky73's topic in International Nursing

    Check with the Board of Nursing in Vermont. In recent years, many states have required that you be in the USA under a legal visa before they will renew your license. I have no idea if Vermont is one...

  2. Having a hard time...

    rolland542 replied to O2BNRN's topic in General Students

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of your friend. Emotional attachments can be difficult to deal with in nursing but amazingly it is just that which sets apart good nurses from the...

  3. "Fired for NO Reason"

    rolland542 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    AMEN AMEN AMEN nothing

  4. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    rolland542 replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    The first organization actually helped with getting the law in Oklahoma passed. Unfortunately, nursing got caught up in the stuff. If you are here legally as I am, you should not be looked down upon...

  5. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    rolland542 replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    hahahaha first of all - due process of law even immigration violations entitle you to rights - under your constitution............. ins cannot even patrol the border effectively - who would believe...

  6. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    rolland542 replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    for starters.........you have failed to mention one thing, what about the number of tourists who are entitled to enter the us without a visa every year and some of those are entitled to stay up to six...

  7. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I hold a Associates Degree in Nursing Suzanne. And I have 20 years experience in a variety of areas like dialysis, er, trauma. And I have NEVER encountered any difficulties with obtaining a visa...

  8. Moving from Canada to US

    rolland542 replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Actuallu Suzanne, you are incorrect. I have held over 20 TN visas in the past 15 years and have NEVER been asked for my NCLEX pass score sheet. The USCIS employees that process you for the TN visa...

  9. "Fired for NO Reason"

    rolland542 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    even when she was given a list of her shortcomings (and they were her shortcomings, not everyone else's) to sign, she didn't get it. did anyone happen to give her a list of what she was doing well at?...

  10. Moving from Canada to US

    rolland542 replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    For the original posting - you must pass the NCLEX for all but 4 states - check online to see what you are looking at. Currently it is taking about 12 weeks to get a CGFNS Visa screen certificate...

  11. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I am curious - how many people posting answers to this nurses questions have actually worked in the United States under a visa from a foreign

  12. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    The use of the H1B for nursing is quite common because they hire a nurse who has had 2 to 5 years experience in let's say NICU - who also holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree. When I said this, I...

  13. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    After consulting with my immigration attorney, she said that the EB2 visa would ONLY be used for a masters degree nurse IF that nurse was being paid an extraordinary salary such as research specialist...

  14. License renewal

    rolland542 replied to ricky73's topic in International Nursing

    please see my previous posting - for those rules. In order to get a credentialing certificate from CGFNS, the english speaking portion IS REQUIRED! Once applied for, it must be completed within one...

  15. License renewal

    rolland542 replied to ricky73's topic in International Nursing

    The requirements for CGFNS Visa Screen Certificate is as follows.... Additionally, once application is made for a Visa screen Certificate, you only have 12 months to complete the order....

  16. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    You are correct. And actually, there are other visas, but it would depend on the circumstances (ie: a nurse making an investment into a new facility could get a business visa). But in the case...

  17. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Actually the numbers of green cards issued each year vary due to the fact that unused visas from the employment categories go into the pool for green cards. Absolutely, the number of qualified...

  18. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    The green card lottery takes about 4 years, not 7. In addition, the DOL has pre-certified nursing - regardless of the area - for the H1B. Lastly, everyone who has recommended that you NEVER pay...

  19. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    rolland542 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    What the hospital was probably disturbed with, was that your wife didn't also apply for a permanent long term position. The costs of training orientation and new hire payroll entry are astronomical,...

  20. Colorado employer, Legal or not?

    rolland542 replied to haywire nurse's topic in International Nursing

    this is absolutely not legal. they cannot require you to pay them to become employed by them. additionally, they have forgotten to mention that there is a ceiling limit for h1b applications from uscis...

  21. License renewal

    rolland542 replied to ricky73's topic in International Nursing

    CGFNS Certificates expire every 5 years. Make sure to apply early for the renewal so you don't get hung up on the time frame. CGFNS does not issue a license, it issues a visa screen certificate....

  22. Hostile work environment

    rolland542 replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    The EEOC accepts complaints for everybody regardless of certification etc. Discrimination and bullying is a problem. If it wasn't why have the poilicies in place to prevent or discipline it? Stop,...

  23. Anonymous Complaints - Have you ever received one?

    rolland542 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about the frequency of this trend? Have you ever received an anonymous complaint against you? How was it received by your employer? Written with no signature? email? Telephone? 1-800...

  24. Rant: Lazy Coworkers!

    rolland542 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Track the problem in writing - WHO WHAT WHERE and WHEN Then go to your DON.....if it is one particular person and not a generalized problem, they will have to face the batter and pitch. If it is a...

  25. Dangerous nurses

    rolland542 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree.......maybe it's because the others that were promoted prior to them, all act the same. Maybe it is time to start changing the face of nursing. Stand up and take a stand. Let your facility...