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    A stranger returns

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Rep, it's good to be back
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    Helloo!

    letina replied to missebony's topic in International Nursing

    Hi missebony :) My daughter-in-law is an RMN, she qualified at Diploma level 2 years ago. During her training, the first 18 months was spent on placements in the acute medical/surgical areas, this is...
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    NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    letina replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    Anna, Which website do you use to track your progress? I've been using the USCIS website. What's the email address for the UK enquiries? Thanks,
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    I Got I-140 Approval,what is the next step?

    letina replied to mervat's topic in Immigration Advice

    To answer your question, yes they are fobbing you off. I filed September 21 with Texas Service Center, got receipt number a week later September 28, then approved October 4. So, just 3 weeks from...
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    Community nursing

    letina replied to michou's topic in International Nursing

    This is so refreshing, to read comments acknowledging the diverse skills required of a Community/District Nurse. I'm in the process of moving to the US and when I initially contacted recruitment...
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    NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    letina replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have I-140 approval dated October 4. My Immigration Attorney had me fill up a draft DS230 so that she has all the information ready to transfer to the Bar-Coded DS230 when it arrives from NVC. Visa...
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    A stranger returns

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    You bet! It's a
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    A stranger returns

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Anna & Suzanne :kiss I'm still here in the UK. I have my I-140 approval, dated October 4. My Immigration Attorney has paid the visa bill and all the DS230 forms are filled out and ready...
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    Wound Debridement

    letina replied to nursemid02's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use maggott therapy for wound debridement and have great results. Here's a link with some info :
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    Visa Screen Certificate waiting time

    letina replied to meloniez's topic in International Nursing

    I got my Visascreen 6 weeks after passing NCLEX. Don't know if this is the norm now, I know a lot of people waited 4
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    Tourist visa and AOS

    letina replied to meloniez's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm from the UK and I have a job waiting for me in Florida. My Immigration Attorney has suggested, on numerous occassions, that I should come over on a B2 Visitors Visa then file for AOS, I could...
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    Skin Tears........

    letina replied to BIG T's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Here's an interesting article on managing skin tears, hope it's useful :)
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    What does ACLS mean?

    letina replied to LV5's topic in General Nursing

    Advanced Cardiac Life
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    A&P on NCLEX?

    letina replied to Fun2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some of the 'alternate-type' questions show a diagram and you have to mark a specific area on the body in answer to the question. For example, it might ask you to mark the area where you would...
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    Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    letina replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Kay, is this related to any particular Service Centre? Or is it across the board? Would be interested in your source, just so I can keep track.
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    Peripheral IV's

    letina replied to BaByMaMa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's what works for me when I see that nice big bouncy vein - stretch the skin over it, and 'anchor' it down with your thumb whilst smoothly inserting your needle
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    Living wills..

    letina replied to karenG's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Karen, you might get some useful info about this from Age Concern. They provide guidance and fact sheets about Advance Directives and Living Wills. Tina
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    Calling any Community Nurses out there

    letina replied to patdnurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi I'm a Community Nurse, nice to see another of us onboard :wink2: I work for 4 practices, and I have to say, I love my job although the pay sucks for the responsibility we carry, don't you...
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    doctor with unprofessional personal life

    letina replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This doctor deserves admiration rather than criticism. Can you imagine how difficult it must be for her to have to deal with her husband's issues then come into work and care for others, with a smile...
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    A routine hospital schedule.

    letina replied to EBibeault's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, was it this one?
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    Major shakeups at my ltc

    letina replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi dinkymouse, sounds like this visit was way overdue from reading your posts about the problems you've been having with wound care. I see that the patient with the horrendous decubiti got sent to the...
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    Any Florida Hospital employees out there?

    letina posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone work at Fl Hosp who would be willing to chat? Doesn't matter which site/campus. I have a job offer as a foreign nurse (RN) and would appreciate some insight into what it's like to work...
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    to madwife2002

    letina replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    congratulations kay!! :melody: :balloons:
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    What happens to everyone once they pass?

    letina replied to ManyRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Excellent news!! Many, many congratulations to you! :yelclap: and good luck in your career
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    Could it be that an ICU job is easier to get just after graduation?

    letina replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'll be living in Florida, just as soon as my immigration is approved and I have my green card. I have a job offer at Florida Hospital. ICU interests me but I have no prior experience. Fl Hosp has an...