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    Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    letina replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Umm.......don't you believe it, I work
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    more about retrogression

    letina replied to tutugirlBSN's topic in International Nursing

    So, best case scenario is? Am I correct in thinking the only hope for nurses waiting to get here is for their PD to be current (presuming their case is complete already and waiting for packet 4 from...
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    Immigration News and Updates

    letina replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration Advice

    Just read your link Claire. It certainly looks like an agreement has been reached doesn't it? I haven't had the TV on but will go switch on now, see if there's anything on the news. From what Lawrence...
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    How will it work for the nurses whose files are complete
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    Well, everybody on here seems very optimistic, not seen any negative comments so here's hoping :wink2: (And on a private note Ann, Adele's been trying to contact
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    Oh well, it's still good news right? Maybe you won't be going to Oz after all :wink2: (If the next bulletin moves forward
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Ann, I thought your I-140 was approved in Feb 2006, when was it actually filed? If it was filed sooner than Feb 2006 you may be nearer the front of the queue than you
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    So what if the PD was later than June 2005 but the file is sitting on a desk at the Embassy (packet 4)....do you think the case would proceed to interview? What I'm not understanding is...if the nurse...
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    Visa Bulletin

    letina replied to jonRNMD's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have a question......is June 2005 the PD i.e. the date I-140 is approved? Or does it refer to the date the I-140 is filed?
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    From UK to USA or OZ?

    letina replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    Well, this is a shock! So you're serious about going to Oz? I'm disappointed......was looking forward to having you
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    Hello Letina..

    letina replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, it was OGP who told me I had no chance of getting a job anywhere in the USA. I had several conversations with someone called Gary, he was adamant my skills were not "current" and would be wasting...
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    Hello Letina..

    letina replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Hi! I have been quiet haven't I? Had a lot of highs and lows so just been lurking for the most part. I'm coming up to my one year anniversary of being here on the 25th of this month, hard to believe...
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    Hello Letina..

    letina replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, from one Tina to another :wink2: Feel free to PM me, I'd be happy to help if I
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    Behavioral restraints and q15 min checks

    letina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to throw this out there to get some opinions. If you have a pt on behavioral restraints and therefore needing q15 min checks and documentation, is it reasonable to be expected to have a...
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    Behavioral restraints and q15 min checks

    letina replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that's what I wanted to hear. I've been thinking about if I should go talk to my NM and tell her I feel I should never have been expected to manage this particular situation, and now that...
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    Happy Birthday SueIP

    letina posted a topic in International Nursing

    Happy Birthday Sue :balloons:
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    on call pay?

    letina replied to Pray's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get an hour's pay for every 4 hours on call, so basically 25% of our normal hourly
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    help with the terminology!

    letina replied to cybernurse81's topic in General Nursing

    Hi :) LPN is comparable to the UK's EN (Enrolled
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    Give first-aid first while waiting for the cure

    letina replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    Have to disagree with you on this. Speaking from my own personal experience, my American nurse colleagues are the ones who have kept me going through some difficult times. I have never experienced an...
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    Newbie heading for AZ (hopefully)

    letina replied to AZ hopeful's topic in International Nursing

    Please......do not believe what this agency is telling you. I was a Community Nurse in the UK and was also told by a certain agency I didn't stand a chance of getting a job in the US unless I went...
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    International Nurses: how long did it take CGFNS to evaluate your credentials?

    letina replied to Nuieve's topic in International Nursing

    3 months for me, I submitted my application November 2004 and got my CES report in February 2005. Have to say though, I called them (CGFNS) at least once a week to keep on top of
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    childrens greencards.

    letina replied to geordiegirl2's topic in International Nursing

    Can I come
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    Epogen injection - first time - how to give?

    letina replied to Betty555's topic in Patient Medications

    Epogen injections can be given subQ in the outer upper arms, front of thighs, or abdomen. If you are injecting in the abdomen, just be sure to not be too close to the umbilicus. If you're giving...
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    How Often Have You Changed Your Mind!!!!

    letina replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    Hi everybody, I've not been contributing much lately, I've had my own demons to deal with, so to speak. One of the things that keeps coming up is people say they can always go home if things don't...
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    may give up nursing due to bullying

    letina replied to billiejorn's topic in General Nursing

    Practical joke? Sadly, I think not, and you wouldn't believe how many nurses are graduating who have difficulty putting a written sentence together. I may get flamed from other UK nurses for saying...