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Hi Everyone, This is my very first post, but I am here because I would like information regarding working in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE or any other Middle Eastern country. I'm from NY, so the pay is good. However, I am hearing that in the Middle Eas...

I'm not sure why you took it there with that Resp. Therapist. From one nurse to another, please remember that there's never a need to put down another clinician (or non-clinician) as a way to prove a point! Furthermore, you could scrub floors on yo...

It all depends on what you're looking for. I was a new grad when I started in the ED 10 years ago. It's a good learning experience, but I personally feel that Med/Surg should be starting point for all new grads. Today, many Emergency Depts. do ...

It all depends on what you're looking for. I was a new grad when I started in the ED 10 years ago. It's a good learning experience, but I personally feel that Med/Surg should be starting point for all new grads. Today, many Emergency Depts. do ...

It all depends on what you're looking for. I was a new grad when I started in the ED 10 years ago. It's a good learning experience, but I personally feel that Med/Surg should be starting point for all new grads. Today, many Emergency Depts. do not...

A new mother was taken to the NICU to see her premie. She questioned the NICU nurse on the equipment the baby was in(incubator). The mother was impressed by the name, and guess what-she named her baby after the incubator, spelling it "INCABADA". ...

It's your preference, let's say that you worked there for 5 years, then listing it will be of an advantage because you will receive more "experience pay". If you had another position during that time span, was in school, or raising children/family,...

Let her know that you are please that she values your work, but you cannot except anything other than a nursing salary, and the position is a managerial position. Let her know, that you are confused with her proposal, since the Med Assistants are ma...

Don't "suck it up" and wait for him to hang hisself. You are the professional and you are responsible for your patients and what you DELEGATE. We've all been there. He's testing you (and others). If you're comfortable, pull him aside privately and...

It's pretty much the same for all hospitals, I've never heard of a specialty unit being hard to fill/greatest demand, and that's because sickness and giving birth hasn't really changed. With health care reform, maybe the ER's will be less crowded. ...

I did the ER and psych ER nights for years. Nights on the psych unit is usually quiet;it's about monitoring. Your phone calls will be from the ER for admissions. Also, I'm sure the HR made no mistake, but as a New Grad, they knew you would most l...

Better sooner than later. Just brush up on common nursing interview questions and patient/family scenarios. Also, relax and remember that you're having a conversation-that's how you look at it. Be prepared for the strange questions, it's all about...

I've never heard of 28% of base rate for working a weekend schedule. I would clarify that one. Many nurses don't even get weekend pay, such as myself, and I work every weekend. I'm sure it is 10% of your base. That means even if you work the day ...

Hi Cali. Can you email me the breakdown from your agency, that you said you have. [email protected] I'm NY'r who you wrote to earlier. Thanks so much for giving me the info. of the hospital b/c i did hear that he Royal hosp pay the highest. ...

Congratulations on entering the nursing discipline! My first nursing position was in the ER, so I feel that connection to you. Continue to show interest, not by contacting the ER Manager, but by communicating with the recruiter. Express your willi...

BTW, since hospitals set the salary, have you networked with other nurses to find out the higher paying hospitals? Thanks so much for your feedback. feel free to email me.

Thanks so much for this info.! It really helps. I still plan on going for atleast a yr., but I'm trying to get a nursing buddy, so I don't have to be down there alone. Can you email me the agency info. [email protected]

Hi Caligirl, I'm a NY'r w/ 9yr experience interested in working in the Middle East. First, I like the ratio of 4 patients. Are there certain hospitals that you recommend. What agencies offer the best package? You mentioned that the salary is set ...

You have an obligation as a nurse to advocate for your patient, as well as report child abuse (in this case it sounds like neglect). If something goes wrong the family will blame you and so will your company. Don't ever think your company has your ...

Isn't it interesting that they fired "nurses, managers, and clerks", but conveniently failed to mention doctors??? Let's be real here, this happens all the time, but the firing took place, because it is a doctor. I'm sure the majority of those who b...

Thanks for the info. I understand what you're saying about the money. However, I will not go over, if I can't get a high salary, (70-80's). What I am looking at is the fact, that there wouldn't be any tax on that amt of money. It will certainly c...

Thanks for the feedback. Also, just curious, why do you think me listing the Middle East on my resume will look good, once I return to the U.S, after a year. I'm thinking I'm not going to get credit (experience pay) for that yr.away in another coun...

I just spoke to someone at Helen Ziegler and I definitly will not be going over there with Ziegler. I'm still looking. Also, the tax free applies to the Americans are exempt from paying taxes if they are making under $85,000 and resided in the fore...

Funny,but I think that I can take it for 6 mo to a year with self discipline. My plan is not to have much of a social life, and just go there and save my tax free money.