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Hi all, I have a few questions about nursing in BC. I currently live in Saskatoon and have worked for 13 years as an RN. 11 of those years has been in Cardiology/CV Surgery. I am a diploma RN from Ontario. We are wanting to move to BC in the summ...

Thanks for the reply Fiona59. Where on VI do you work? Are you still just doing casual? If not how long did it take you to get a position. Any advice about the cost of living on VI? Thanks Laura

Anyone else have any advice for me? Please and thank you!

Hi, I was curious if there are still alot of Canadian RNs moving to the US to work? If so are you having any trouble finding a job? I am in the process of getting my Visascreen and have yet to start looking for a job. Thanks Laura

I work nights by choice and I love it. It works way better with the kids. I get to spend more time with my kids. When I worked days (12 hours) I would leave and they were in bed and when I got home they were just getting in to bed. Now on nights ...

resumecpr, I am starting my process to move to Texas. I have my NCLEX done and passed and am about to apply for my Visascreen and look for a job in Houston. Just wondering how you are planning the Greencard in the near future? Are you getting spons...

Nursing school at Algonquin College in Ottawa, moved to Kenora, Ontario for 3 years and now in Saskatoon for 9 years. Hoping to move to Houston, Texas in the summer!

Hi, I am getting ready to apply to all the hospitals in Houston to move from Canada in the summer. Just curious what ward you got hired on and what shift? How much experience do you have? Any info would be helpful! Thanks Laura

So I am about to start my job hunt in Houston and want to ask for advice. Here is a little info on me: I am a Canadian RN wanting to move to Houston this summer. I have my paper work almost ready. I have 12 years experience....9 of it in Cardio/Te...

Thanks for the response HouTx! As for where I want to live it depends on where I work! My husband will be doing his schooling online so it will only be me commuting. Any advice about which hospitals have good cardio wards to work on?

Yes, at the border you have to present your letter of employment, visa screen and proof of your education to obtain your TN. Then you can get your license for whichever state and SSN. Good luck!

Once you get your TN status underNAFTA and your visascreen you can get a SSN to work in the US so you don't have to worry about which state will give you a license.

Anyone else? I am curious about the Tenet hospitals as well!

I need some help with my resume and cover letter. Does anyone have any websites that they used to help make a nurse resume? Or a place that will make a resume and cover letter for me for a fee? I have been employed at my job for 9 years so it has b...

Hi, I am curious for some advice from anyone who has nursed in both Canada and the USA. I am an RN in Canada with 12 years experience and am trying to decide if we should move to Texas or Florida to escape the winters. Any insight on some experienc...

M.R.S.A. Canadian!!!

Hi, I hope that I can get some advice from you all in this forum. I am a Canadian RN with 12 years experience (9 years in Cardio/Tele) and we (my husband and 3 kids) are wanting to escape winter and move to the Orlando area or similar in Florida. H...

N2themystk I just sent you a private message.

Thanks it definately sounds promising! Will healthcare costs not be covered by my employer?

Imagine us here in Canada live with that snow for like 8 months of the year! That is why I am trying to get the heck out of here to Texas or Florida!!!

Thanks for the replies. Yes we have done our research and from what I can tell there are jobs for experienced nurses like myself. I also researched that my wage would probably be about 60,000 per year. I was just trying to get some info from actua...

Hi, I am a Canadian RN who is writing my NCLEX on July 13th and wanting to move to the Houston area soon after I pass. I have 11 years experience, with 8 and a half of it in Cardiology/CV Surgery. Where is the best place to look for a job within Ca...

gerry79, How did the interview go? What did you find out about the job and Texas?

I was thinking the same.....on yahoo? Wow. Where did you post it and how and just wow.....very interested in knowing?

I am looking at moving to Texas from Canada and I am a Cardio nurse so this position would be perfect. It sounds great!!! Take it!!! How did you find your job? Did you just search the internet? Just curious as I just passed the NCLEX and will be...