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    update on UK TO USA

    letina replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi everybody. Saw my name mentioned in the opening post, so thought I'd better chip in. Lots of positive posts here.....now here comes the grim reaper :chair: I've been here 2.5 years now, still...
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    nurse talking on phone..

    letina replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    Some interesting views here about nurses talking on the phone whilst at work. I can only speak for where I work, but most of us seem to have a phone permanently glued to our ear! Personally, I don't...
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    Off topic...Weather

    letina replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Well if it's any consolation, I'm in Florida and had to put trousers on
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    Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    letina replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    Can't speak for UK policies any more as I've been in the US for a while now. But even on regular Med/Surg units here, the RN gives IV potassium, as per the unit protocol, if the patient's labs...
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    Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    letina replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    I was working at this hospital (Whiston) at the time this incident happened. You'd think it would have been "hot gossip" at the time wouldn't you? But no......it was as if nothing had happened. No-one...
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    Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    letina replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    has the nmc taken the decision away from you with regards to keeping your registration active? i was considering renewing my registration (you never know what's around the corner eh?) as i want to...
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    Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    letina replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Me too (I feel a girlie lunch coming on :cheers:
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    Nurses with chronic back pain

    letina posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not a disability, but a chronic problem...... I've had low back pain, on & off, for a few years now. But just lately, I've noticed when I first get out of bed, is when the discomfort is at its...
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    Relief for retrogression hope???

    letina replied to Yorkielover's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm sure Suzanne will be along to speak for herself, but I think the reason her posts may sound negative is because.......for a long time now, we have been hearing from many foreign nurses who are...
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    "fan out and go" + alchohol

    letina replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Is this an NCLEX question? Sorry.....couldn't resist that one
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    Nursing in the US

    letina replied to ljones6843's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Lesley, and welcome to allnurses :) I'm from England and I work in a hospital not far from Davenport. Suzanne has all the info pretty much covered in the primer, but don't hesitate to ask if you...
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    Question about Florida licensure issues

    letina replied to Lijo's topic in International Nursing

    You have asked the same questions several times in this one thread. As others have said, if you start over with direct hire now, you can expect to wait 5 years or more before you get to the US. But...
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    Question about Florida licensure issues

    letina replied to Lijo's topic in International Nursing

    I am also a foreign nurse, and like you, did NCLEX through Florida BON. As the previous poster said, you will be assigned your SSN only when you have cleared Immigration and you are physically here...
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    NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    letina replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    It tells you the date your case was forwarded to the
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    HELP!! I am stuck in a situation! - need advice from experienced nurses

    letina replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in International Nursing

    And you trust this employer to sponsor your green
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    What would you do?

    letina replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    I think you already know the answer, but maybe just looking for some encouragement to do it? Get outta there, as fast as you can. Protect your license, because no-one else
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    June 2008 Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to spacegurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi topscot, A word of warning for you......once the London Embassy has your file, keep calling for an update, keep them on their toes. I have a family member who has had her file completed since...
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    June 2008 Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to spacegurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Good luck topscot, hope you get your interview soon. Did NVC send your file to the London
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    June 2008 Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to spacegurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    So is there a possibility that CP dates could move forward very slightly, than the dates actually reflected in the official visa bulletin? What I'm asking is......if someone has a completed file and a...
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    June 2008 Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to spacegurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Anna, are you thinking the official one might have differing info/dates? Hope you're
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    NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    letina replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    I would think they are no more excited than the nurses from any of the other countries. And why do you hope they get approved first, before anyone
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    Back stabbing

    letina replied to fiesty_gemini's topic in International Nursing

    Well if you work it out, let me know, cuz I can't think what it could be. The only offensive "W" word I can think of rhymes with Banker
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    What have I missed?

    letina replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations SC on the birth of your little boy :dncgbby: As Sharrie said, you've not missed a great deal. But anyway, was just wondering, did you ever make any progress with your Florida RN...
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    May 2008 Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    It all depends on if your file / case is "complete" Not sure what you mean by "go ahead and file for your green card".....but if you have a completed file and been forwarded to the Consulate, you...
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    Back stabbing

    letina replied to fiesty_gemini's topic in International Nursing

    Another word for a female