Geena

Geena BSN, RN

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  1. What would you do if you worked with a racist?

    Geena replied to Happytocare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I admired that she did not put herself in a worse position by reponding to this man. She did report it at the end of the day and nothing happened. The person who used the word was

  2. What would you do if you worked with a racist?

    Geena replied to Happytocare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What would I do if I worked with a racist? I can't help but to share this one - I found it outrageous. My friend and colleague was called a nazi by a very upset physician and this was over a mundane...

  3. How can I get certification from Ca BRN that I passed NCLEX for my VISA SCREEN?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    It means they have received the document but have not reviewed it yet. Same issue with me - I phoned CGFNS and they explained it to me - all you can do is

  4. One thing I'd wish I'd known before going to the USA......

    Geena replied to RGN1's topic in United Kingdom

    Being lonely is probably what I fear the most - many of you are coming with your families, which is great. OMG - I'll have to start that dating scene again, won't I... sentence followed by nordic...

  5. Nurses from San Francisco Bay Area, Please Help!!

    Geena replied to Nurse's Wife's topic in California Nursing

    They want to get your husband's papers to make sure he does not break his contract? They can't ask that . Also, like previously stated; the salary is too low for this particular area. Personally I...

  6. Is US30 per hour in San Francisco a good starting salary?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    Can't be. Sorry. Say if you're getting 30/hr instead of 40/hr. Ten dollars difference and it's in their pocket. Your weekly is 36 hours (?) and 52 weeks in a year. We're talking just short of 20 000...

  7. Is US30 per hour in San Francisco a good starting salary?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    I hear you. Good exchange of information on this site - plus links to other sites - should give some indication to what to expect moneywise. I found the link to the salaries adjusted to the COL most...

  8. NCLEX with 78 questions

    Geena replied to koolvaguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just stick with Saunders - I am a foreign grad and it worked perfectly for me. I studied the book - the parts where I scored less than 75% on the exam presented at the end of a chapter. Then I started...

  9. Is US30 per hour in San Francisco a good starting salary?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    I am a foreign nurse. After reading your ongoing rant about how foreign nurses bring down the salaries - I just cannot help but to join - I was offered 45 plus benefits. Did not expect that much but...

  10. Where were u 9/11/01?

    Geena replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    Driving home from the supermarket - heard it on the car radio. It sounded so absurd I seriously doubted my english skills at that time. Drove home and asked my friend to turn on CNN to see if there's...

  11. GeRmAnY?!

    Geena replied to jessieleigh's topic in International Nursing

    Germany - not an easy one. Their unemployment is phenomenal and if you're considering something else besides nursing - unskilled labour of any kind - I'll say you're in a rather hopeless situation....

  12. Irish Male Nurse needing your advice and suggestions...please.

    Geena replied to postop's topic in International Nursing

    There are many of us who have done it solo. Of course you can! It's not really that complicated - many runs to the post-office though and alot of waiting! Of course an agency would *no problem*...

  13. Muslim Cultural Experiences in Clinical Setting

    Geena replied to Lissa1046's topic in International Nursing

    By the way, since your topic is about muslim women in the US - maybe you should present this is a forum discussing OB nursing in the US?

  14. Muslim Cultural Experiences in Clinical Setting

    Geena replied to Lissa1046's topic in International Nursing

    Have done antenatal in Darfur. Northern Africa

  15. Best Country Other than US to apply since Visa is Running Out?!?

    Geena replied to fed_memb's topic in International Nursing

    It cannot last forever. If you really want to go to the US - maybe you should spend this time getting licensed and set your mind to go when the whole retro-thingy's

  16. Is US30 per hour in San Francisco a good starting salary?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    Your offer in LA was a lot higher than this USD30, wasn't it?

  17. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Geena replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Amen to that. My friends living in Broward are shocked about the increase in COL. They've been there for 7 years. Funny enough there has not been an increase in wages to match... bad bad salaries, no...

  18. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Geena replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should direct the farter to this thread here... I think we have it pretty much covered. I mean, anybody in theire right mind would be mortified reading this feedback... I'm in...

  19. Muslim Cultural Experiences in Clinical Setting

    Geena replied to Lissa1046's topic in International Nursing

    Hi! You might be trying to grasp too large a concept with *muslim cultural experiences...* Based on my experience having worked in five different contexts where Islam was dominating - there were...

  20. OMG--is US$32 per hour as starting too good to be true or really true in Los Angeles?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi! What do you mean? Is experience a factor when the empoyer decides to hire you over another applicant? Experience, how you come across in the interview etc. I'm not sure if I got what you were...

  21. OMG--is US$32 per hour as starting too good to be true or really true in Los Angeles?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    It cannot be worse than up here... USD 14/hr - tax 35-38%, 52% if you do overtime... get ready for the good part... one bedroom apartment give or take USD 700+ plus amenities... litre of gas USD 1.5...

  22. Interim permits

    Geena replied to gods's topic in International Nursing

    Some BONs issue interim permits before you can get licensed? Suzanne will kick in just now I'm

  23. problems regarding nclex application in cali

    Geena replied to ruby_june01's topic in International Nursing

    You could just as well apply in New Mexico and then endorse? It does not really matter - the main thing is to be able to HAVE your license in HAND - in a reasonable time frame. If you cannot get...

  24. OMG--is US$32 per hour as starting too good to be true or really true in Los Angeles?

    Geena replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    Suzanne will probably be able to tell you. I would not be surprised if it is true, though. Well done girl.

  25. good agencies

    Geena replied to gods's topic in California Nursing

    I think you have made a wise choice. A lot of important info on the International Nursing forum. Have a read - especially the initial licensing issues if California is where you wish to work. We're...