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    Mature Nurses over 50

    letina replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This thread has really lifted my spirits. I just turned 50 and decided it's time for a change, so I'm hoping to relocate to the US from UK, absolutely love Florida! I'm waiting for ATT from FL BON to...
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    Is there nursing after 50?

    letina replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you ask this? Has it been suggested that you are too old? I hope not, I've just turned 50 and making a major career
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    Job descriptions

    letina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Can anyone explain the following to me? RN Staff RN 24/7 RN pool per diem Baylor RN II/III/IV/V PACU PCU Protocol RN Thanks in advance
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    Do you need to be a legal resident to take the NCLEX

    letina replied to strenght1981's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No you do not need to be a US resident to write NCLEX. You should be able to access all the info you need at www.ncsbn.org and also www.pearsonvue.com/nclex Good
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    NCLEX, licensure and relocation on graduation question

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

    I'm sure Suzanne4 will come back to you on this, she is the expert. My understanding is that you can write NCLEX anywhere once you have an ATT. If you want Pennsylvania licensure then I'm sure you can...
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    CGFNS problems

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    To all who are navigating the CGFNS system : Is there ANYONE out there who has any suggestions on getting CGFNS to start earning their money? I have yet to hear any positive experiences, the main...
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    Nausea

    letina replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    I have replied to your later
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    Nausea

    letina replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Cyclizine? Haloperidol? Nozinan? What about her bowels? Could she be
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    CGFNS problems

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Suzanne for that advice. I hope all the other candidates take note and email their concerns to CGFNS. Is email better than a phone call or a fax? Do you know if CGFNS have an audit system in...
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    anyone get denied for visascreen?

    letina replied to luilui_604's topic in International Nursing

    luilui 604, I am almost certain that working hours will not be accredited to clinical hours missing for CGFNS purposes. The psyc/maternity/obgyn/community hours etc have to be be on your training...
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    anyone get denied for visascreen?

    letina replied to luilui_604's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Suzanne, I was responding to 2ndCareerRN "the requirements for a visa are not secret" etc etc........ Perhaps I didn't explain myself very well. I was confirming what you have said all along - that...
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    anyone get denied for visascreen?

    letina replied to luilui_604's topic in International Nursing

    The requirements for a visa are not secret. Really? I have exhausted all attempts to try to find out what the 'required clinical hours' are to meet the requirements for visascreen and credentials...
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    CGFNS problems

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Wonder if they (CGFNS) are aware, or interested for that matter, of how we all feel about the dissatisfaction of their 'service'. Surely if enough of us complain to the Head of Customer Service, they...
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    d^mned VISA SCREEN

    letina replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations!! I am sooooooo envious! Did you have to deal with (!@#$96!) CGFNS? If so, how long did they have you
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    Contrasting pay and holidays in US with UK

    letina replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Can you expand on the "older"
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    CGFNS problems

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    End of October. Been showing "ready for review" for the past 3
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    CGFNS problems

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    OK I understand now about NY - wish I'd gone with NY instead of FL now. But CGFNS do have all my documents & my file is "ready for review" - the problem is getting them to actually REVIEW it!! I...
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    CGFNS problems

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Suzanne as ever, for your quick reply. I am not doing the CGFNS exam, just need CES and Visascreen from them, planning to work in Florida & they don't require CGFNS exam (thankfully). Does...
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    Contrasting pay and holidays in US with UK

    letina replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I am a UK RN. Give me the USA any day, I for one am counting the days until I get my long-awaited green
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    Florida Hospital Orlando Area

    letina posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, Anyone out there who works at any of the Florida Hopitals in Central Florida? I have an interview at Celebration Hospital next month, I am a UK RN and would appreciate any advice or
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    Florida Hospital Orlando Area

    letina replied to letina's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not yet, I'll be in Florida from Jan 20 for 3 weeks. I have to contact the recruiter a couple of days before I arrive to arrange the appointment. Thanks for your interest, I'll keep you
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    HELP! New to HHN and sinking....

    letina replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Does anyone have any info about HH nursing - hospital attached rather than agency? I'm relocating to Florida from the UK, have been in HH nursing here working for a hospital and love it, was...
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    HELP! New to HHN and sinking....

    letina replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    To Dallas RN: I'm a Home Health Nurse in the UK (here we call it District Nursing) and like you, after 20+ years of nursing I have finally found a job I love and wouldn't do anything else now. I...
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    MRSA Question

    letina replied to kellijojo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a UK RN and it's interesting reading all your posts re MRSA. This "superbug" as we call it here is rife in UK hospitals. I personally treat every patient as a possible carrier and take the...
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    how to start NCLEX in UK

    letina replied to vicki25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in same position as you. Your first point of call is www.cgfns.org where you will be guided through the process of application for credentials evaluation / certification programme and...