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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    letina replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    That's great news Anna, I'm so pleased and hope everything works out for you. Tina
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    embassy medicals

    letina replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    When I had my medical in April I just had to fill in a questionnaire about my medical history, I didn't have to get anything from my GP. I didn't have to get the mantoux test done either until I...
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    Mantoux test

    letina replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I had my pre-employment health screen 4 weeks ago which included a PPD/Mantoux test. I tested positive so they did a booster 2 weeks later which was positive again. I asked the Doc at the employee...
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    Hey! I'm back!

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    hello friends well, here i am, on the us side now. i've been here 7 weeks but only just got internet access. first of all.....suzanne, sorry i didn't call, i lost your phone number :smackingf but i...
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    Nvc=case Completed

    letina replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    That's great news Clair. Shouldn't be long for you now. I had my Embassy interview 3 months after my case was completed. You could be on your way by
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    This is it!! I'm on my way!!

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everybody :) Just to let you know, I'm leaving for the US on Thursday. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. Special thanks to our dear Suzanne, Sue (SueIP), Kay (madwife), Ann...
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    This is it!! I'm on my way!!

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    To be oh so popular.....I just can't help
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    This is it!! I'm on my way!!

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

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    Florida Roll Call ......

    letina replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi :) It took me 17 months from starting the application process to getting my visa. The best thing to do to get the information you need is have a read through the stickies on the International...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    letina replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello again Floridians :) It seems so long ago I posted above, so just checking in with an update. Finally, I have completed the long immigration process and will leave the UK for Florida in 4 days...
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    Wish me luck as have my uni interviews coming up

    letina replied to sweetpealoubylou's topic in International Nursing

    Sounds like you did great :wink2: Fingers crossed for you
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    UK --> usa....AGAIN

    letina replied to msbowkett's topic in International Nursing

    Oh well, was just a thought :doh:Thanks all.......wonder why young couples don't want to commit to marriage these days? That debate would have to be another thread though
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    UK --> usa....AGAIN

    letina replied to msbowkett's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Kay. Oh and I haven't forgotten I owe you an email :smackingf I'm just getting ready to go to my leaving party, promise I'll be in touch soon
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    UK --> usa....AGAIN

    letina replied to msbowkett's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I have a question My son's fiancee is an RMN, been qualified 3 years. If she got a visa to make up her hours as a student in the US, would my son be able to go with her? They are expecting...
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    Degree or Diploma- the difference

    letina replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    I did Kay. A reply on its way to you as we speak. You'll have to excuse me, my head is all over the place at the moment, think you know
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    Degree or Diploma- the difference

    letina replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    Aw, c'mon Owain, don't frighten the poor girl off :chair: She's only telling us what she's been told.......of course some of what she's been told is nonsense, we know that don't we?
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    How do you get on with foreign nurses?

    letina replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    And what about when we like something, we say it's "boss"....think the American translation would be
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    log rolling

    letina replied to liz1's topic in International Nursing

    If you google 'log rolling spinal injuries' there are quite a few articles which should
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    Wish me luck as have my uni interviews coming up

    letina replied to sweetpealoubylou's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck with your interviews :icon_hug: Something they usually ask is why you want to be a nurse. But from what you've told us on your previous posts, you shouldn't have any trouble convincing them...
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    Almost there!

    letina replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    :yeahthat: ......You are not wrong Kay. Even though I'm not there yet, I've researched and learned enough to know you must get into the US credit way of life. Take my hubby (well, not literally...
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    Almost there!

    letina replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    Ah right.....Yes, we have our accommodation arranged, but my situation is perhaps a little different to some. We've been visiting Florida for many years on holiday, and already bought a home there...
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    Almost there!

    letina replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    Is this a general question to everyone apriljan? Or to those who are already in the US v those still in the UK? Not sure what you mean about being 'approached' re the bank account and car purchase....
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    Almost there!

    letina replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, that's natural. It's such a life-changing decision, we're all of us bound to feel anxious. Me personally, I started to get really panicky once I'd had the embassy interview and saw that US Visa...
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    Sorry that I have to be so blunt about this issue

    letina replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    Look.....I've done my best to apologise if my post offended anyone. But you seem intent on carrying this on. I am not an argumentative person and will say no
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    Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    letina replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    It was on BBC North West News and it was Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals. Of course, there was the usual 'spin' about not making anyone redundant, but a figure of 1000 job cuts was mentioned. Don't...