ocalakiter

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1. CRNA, green card, please advise fast!

   ocalakiter replied to ocalakiter's topic in SRNA

   Guys, thank you for your reply. I do not have a green card, that is my whole problem. I have a student visa, I have two weeks to decide to take the spot in the CRNA program. I called a few employers last week and they all told me that they are not...

2. International student and hospital sponsorship

   ocalakiter replied to jaqy's topic in International

   Hi Silver Dragon, thank you for your reply. This is too much risk. CRNA is US only, in Italy or in the whole EU Anesthesia is administered by MDs only. Very likely I will have to give up my spot. In all honesty my American Dream is dead. I spent 1...

3. International student and hospital sponsorship

   ocalakiter replied to jaqy's topic in International

   Hi and thank you!, well...I am not chinese or indian, I am from Italy. So yes, E2 is current and I do not see it going into retrogression (it never has). But I am scared! this is a 150k dollar investment, and if I cannot find an employer who will pr...

4. International student and hospital sponsorship

   ocalakiter replied to jaqy's topic in International

   Hi, I am the exception. I graduated as an RN in 08, worked in a CICU for 11.5 months using my OPT, then went home, got one more year of ICU. Took the GRE, scored 1310, flew to Miami for an Interview and got in. So it is not impossible, just very di...

5. CRNA, green card, please advise fast!

   ocalakiter posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi, I just got accepted to FIU. But I am a foreign student. I have 2 weeks to decide to take the spot. I am concerned because the job market has become tight, and I do not if hospitals will be willing to sponsor my green card. Please advise!

6. Study tips please

   ocalakiter replied to Ohwell's topic in SRNA

   work out 45 minutes a day, trust me

7. GRE Help

   ocalakiter replied to TJFRN's topic in SRNA

   Hi, I scored 1310 on the GRE, I practiced and Practiced until I rocked it. You can improve the english part a little, mostly by test taking techniques. The math can be improved greatly. Just learn how to solve problems first, then work on your speed....

8. Any NIGERIAN SRNA(s) or CRNA(s) here?

   ocalakiter replied to hojimma's topic in SRNA

   Hi guys, I am not nigerian but I am also not American following the American Dream. I wanted to ask you something. I just got accepted to FIU in Miami, it is like a dream for me. However I am very scared of not getting a green card after graduation...

9. rn job in germany

   ocalakiter replied to livefree95's topic in General World

   you need to contact the ''Regierung von Oberbayern", I was an RN in FL as well, and I just put all my papers in. You need everything translated = $$$$$. It takes about 2 months. The contact person is Schropp. let me know if you need more info

10. Looking for RN job in BC - Please help

    ocalakiter replied to ocalakiter's topic in International

    I hate this recession, and the sad thing is that is gonna last! I have been away from bed side now for a year, fortunatelly I have a job doing clinical research that pays well, but I am loosing all my skills. I am stuck in Germany with no german lic...

11. Looking for RN job in BC - Please help

    ocalakiter posted a topic in International

    Hi, I am an RN from Florida with 1 year ICU experience. I have a BC provisional license and I will take the CRNE in October. I applied to all health authorities in BC with no reply yet. I am looking for an RN job and I need a visa to work in Canad...

12. I'm trying to apply for CRNBC registration

    ocalakiter replied to Arielle's topic in International

    Hi susanne, I have noticed that you know a lot about Canadian Licencing and employment. I have an ADN from the US + 1 year of CICU in FL, I applied for the CRNE in Canada. On the phone they told me that BC stll accepts ADNs, but each case is differe...

13. US Nursing student needs help in Canada.

    ocalakiter replied to Bek1975's topic in International

    First of all, once you become a permanent resident of Canada there are some stipulations, i.e. you can stay a permanent resident if you live in Canada for at least a certain time period. So, make sure that you do not overstep the boundaries and loo...

14. Nyc, USA RN working in Vancouver, Canada

    ocalakiter replied to chameleon's topic in International

    Hi Chameleon. I am in the same boat as you 6 months ago and I wanted to know how your application went. I am a US ADN RN in FL and applied 3 weeks ago for RN license in BC. Could you please let me know what to expect? thank you