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    Sunday Times view of nurses

    letina replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I'm one of those "older" nurses you refer to (although I'm not yet retired...my choice) I started my nursing career almost 30 years ago. Yes, things were done very differently in my day and I "cope"...
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    Will hypothyroidism stop me getting a Visa for the US?

    letina replied to Californiadreamer's topic in International Nursing

    I had a thyroidectomy years ago and have been taking 100mcg thyroxine daily ever since. I can assure you it will not affect your immigration, but it will be classed as 'pre-existing' for the purposes...
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    Anyone from scotland

    letina replied to rashmi's topic in International Nursing

    Wonder if she means ABERDEEN?? Sounds similar, maybe she
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    How do you get on with foreign nurses?

    letina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi :) As a foreign-educated nurse, soon to be relocating to the US, I was wondering what US nurses' perceptions/expectations are of their foreign co-workers. Are there any particular work-related...
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    A message to new grads: NEVER....

    letina replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never turn in for your shift if you're really sick, thinking you'll get sent home.....you won't. Better to call in as early as you are able, so they can get a replacement before the shift
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    Its Amazing

    letina replied to gracieuk's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations....... Where in the North West are you from? I'm from St
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    SBAR Reporting in Critical Care

    letina replied to loriann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We've been using SBAR for a while now, although I don't work in Critical Care, I work Med/Surg. I'd be happy to help if I
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    EN medical and surgical hours.

    letina replied to poohfann's topic in International Nursing

    I had the same problem getting my transcripts from my EN training. I qualified in 1979 then converted to RGN in 1993. My original School of Nursing had long since closed and NMC couldn't (or wouldn't)...
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    EN medical and surgical hours.

    letina replied to poohfann's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Jane and :welcome: Are you still an EN or did you convert to
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    Ds 2001

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    Question for all you foreign nurses who have your case complete and waiting for your packet 4. Have any of you been told by the Embassy you have to fill out a DS2001 form? Reason I ask is, my niece is...
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    Ds 2001

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for replying :) Am I correct in thinking the Notification of Readiness Form would/should have been forwarded to the Embassy from NVC with the packet 3? As I said, I've never known any other...
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    HEALTH INSURANCE for USA

    letina replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I get medical insurance with my job and I've used it for a couple of screening procedures and just had to pay a small co-pay. I just had an emergent situation a few days ago and was given a...
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    Come on over! Visas are current!

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    To all my UK allnurses friends......the July visa bulletin shows visas are now current! I know Ann (ann h) and Claire (english_nurse) have their cases complete and just waiting for packet 4, as is my...
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    Packet 4 interview letter

    letina replied to Daisy253's topic in International Nursing

    LOL Claire, you're like Mrs
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    How long to wait for medical/visa interview?

    letina replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations! Did they send you details about the
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    Packet 4 interview letter

    letina replied to Daisy253's topic in International Nursing

    That's great news. Did you get instructions for your medical in the same packet? Just thought it may help the other nurses who are waiting for their packet 4 if you could tell them about the medical...
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    Come on over! Visas are current!

    letina replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Oh I do hope so Claire, it's about time you had some good news :icon_hug: Did they say what they'd based their news on? Did they get some indication from the Embassy? Anyway.....you're up late aren't...
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    Comparison of US and UK pay

    letina replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    You're right Belinda. At least when you're late getting off duty (which is most days) you get paid for it. Where I work, as soon as your hours go over 40 in any week, you automatically get an enhanced...
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    NCLEX this Friday!!!!!

    letina replied to janelola's topic in International Nursing

    NCLEX doesn't have an expiry date. Once you pass, that's it for good
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    EB 3 Visa times?

    letina replied to rsmit02's topic in International Nursing

    Any idea what the back up is at the UK Embassy in
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    Chat Room Meeting

    letina replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    I'll try to be there. How do you get in? Just click on
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    first time - help needed!

    letina replied to emmylou35's topic in International Nursing

    Hi :) Do you have any kind of work authorisation to apply for jobs in the US? It would help us answer your questions better if you could tell us this. And welcome to allnurses
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    NCLEX this Friday!!!!!

    letina replied to janelola's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck janelola! We'll all be thinking of you, most of us know exactly how you'll be feeling
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    Solve the retrogression NOW or NEVER. ACT NOW or let retrogression continue for ever.

    letina replied to John2255's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sure you didn't mean any disrespect, but please remember the American nurses are your future co-workers and without their support, life could be very difficult when you get to the US and working...
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    Dislocated Patella

    letina replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Ouch! You poor thing! From my experience (clinically, not personally) I'd say you're probably gonna have that knee immobiliser for 4-6 weeks, but of course it's always best to ask your Orthopod. Hope...