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  1. Hi, I'll leave Suzanne to answer your questions about the NY application as she is the expert, but I can offer some advice about immigration as I am also going to Florida. I applied to Florida...
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    US Embasssy immigration interviews

    Do they contact your GP for a PMH or do you just provide the info yourself? Thanks,
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    Shortage Time From UK-USA

    As my buddy Kay said, I have a lot of study material but I have a niece who is doing NCLEX soon so have passed it all on to her. Flick, keep in touch, the support on here is invaluable.
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    Shortage Time From UK-USA

    Hi Flick, I'd be happy to help you any way I can. You sound as though you are walking in my shoes, applying to Florida independently. I encountered many problems along the way and have a few tricks up...
  5. Do not worry about your age, I saw age 42 a long time ago and it hasn't been a problem for me in the application/immigration process, I have a job offer at Florida Hospital and my age wasn't an issue....
  6. Hello to all Florida nurses :) I'm travelling to Florida next week and will be getting my employment contract from my future employer, Florida Hospital. I have no idea what to expect in terms of pay,...
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    Looking for a friend in the UK

    Hey Owen, don't forget Liverpool, recently 'crowned' the City of Culture
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    US Embasssy immigration interviews

    I feel I should jump to the defense of novb33 here. It IS possible to obtain a US nursing license without having been in the US previously. You obviously haven't done your research, have you? OK
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    Hospital charts

    Kay, you are so funny :rotfl: There's one we see regularly in our pt's daily report : "Offered pt a bowel to have a
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    recruiter lied

    What did they lie about?
  11. I know there's some info somewhere on here about 'packets' but I can't find it Can anyone please explain each packet stage, including time frames, who does what etc etc.......... Thanks in advance...
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    help with faster BONs

    Correction to my above post. As Suzanne rightly states, the ATT comes from Pearson. I meant to say I got my eligibilty letter from the BON but once you have that, your ATT will follow just as soon as...
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    help with faster BONs

    If you encounter any problems with Florida BON I have contact details of a person who was very helpful to me. I have called her a few times when I've needed help or advice and she has always been true...
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    help with faster BONs

    I applied to Florida and got my ATT from the BON 4 weeks after my CES report was issued. I think I would have got it sooner but my report got lost in transit and CGFNS had to send another copy. So I'm...
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    Please explain 'packets'

    Thank you Anna, I knew I'd seen it somewhere! :)
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    Test Results

    or you can get your result from Pearson for $7.95. Florida participates in the 'quick results' service so you can get your result after 48 hours online or by telephone. If you look on www.vue.com you...
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    Shortage Time From UK-USA

    I started the process independently in November 2004. My CES file from CGFNS was completed in February 2005. Got ATT from Pearson in March 2005. Took and passed NCLEX April 2005. I now have a job...
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    Which NCLEX review book to get...

    ncsbn online review course www.learningext.com
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    NVC + Sue IP

    I'm glad you raised this Kay, I'd also like to know what they are.
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    Visa Screen

    That's great news Kay, another hurdle overcome So now I have some questions for you, I'll email you :wink2:
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    To Suzanne & Ying

    Sending positive vibes to Ying from all of us on the International forum Suzanne, you are always around to help and support us. Please keep us posted about
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    harassment in the workplace

    Was just thinking maybe a short term solution would be to ask your DON to have her put on a different shift to you, would that be
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    Nearly Qualified

    Aah, those were the days and good days they were too! 24 years and still counting for me :)
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    Hospice patients who refuse pain meds

    I would like to "force" these patients to take their pain meds. Please think about what you say. NEVER even THINK about "force". Perhaps you could ask the reasons for not wanting to take meds? You...
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    Discontinuing Feeding Tubes...

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/november/19/newsid_2520000/2520581.stm