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    For Sale Nokia N80 At Just $180usd

    letina replied to JentheRN05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey holand (or whoever you are) ...... nurses work very hard for their money, then people like you come along every now and then and try to rip us off. Why don't you get off your butt and go earn an...
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    Calling all UK nurses going to US

    letina posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Hi everyone, There seems to be a lot of questions posted about different recruitment agencies. How about you all posting the details of who you are using? It would be a useful tool for all who are...
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    Travel to the US

    letina replied to Tanvi Tusti's topic in International Nursing

    I travelled to Florida several times after I-140 approval, didn't have any
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    anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    letina replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    I have PM'd
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    anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    letina replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    Depends where you want to go. I got direct hire, but I'm in Florida. I can give you some contacts in Florida if you want, but not sure if that's where you're headed
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    Midwifery help moving from UK to USA needed

    letina replied to the_little_angel's topic in International Nursing

    Hi :) Midwives in the US are not specialist trained as in the UK, they are usually referred to as L&D (Labour & Delivery) Nurses, and are generalist trained RN's who go on to become CNM's. I...
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    One thing I'd wish I'd known before going to the USA......

    letina replied to RGN1's topic in United Kingdom

    I just worked an extra shift and got an extra $25 an hour on top of my regular hourly pay......it's called 'unscheduled bonus'......but this is only given when you are asked to come in due to low...
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    Will this affect my applying for a US job? Help!

    letina replied to LeeTendayi's topic in International Nursing

    Hi :) I was a Community Nurse prior to coming to the US and it didn't affect my job prospects, so I say go for it......you'll love Community Nursing, I sure
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    One thing I'd wish I'd known before going to the USA......

    letina replied to RGN1's topic in United Kingdom

    I'm here with my husband, but we have a son back home who we miss so much. Add to that, our first grand-child was born 10 weeks ago and I thought I'd cope with seeing him maybe 3 or 4 times a year,...
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    Advice needed for Uni application

    letina replied to ste789's topic in International Nursing

    I mentored a student from Salford Uni last year, she loved it there. Our Trust didn't include Salford, but because this student lived close to our PCT (it was a Community placement) they arranged for...
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    One thing I'd wish I'd known before going to the USA......

    letina replied to RGN1's topic in United Kingdom

    OK, but don't say I didn't warn you! :wink2: I wish I'd known I'd be working harder than I've ever done in my life. I wish I'd known 7a-7p really means 6.45a-8.30p (if you're lucky) I wish I'd known...
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    One thing I'd wish I'd known before going to the USA......

    letina replied to RGN1's topic in United Kingdom

    You only want one thing? That's me out of the game
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    Irish Male Nurse needing your advice and suggestions...please.

    letina replied to postop's topic in International Nursing

    They (OGP) said the same thing to me. I was working as a Community Nurse at the time and they said no employer would touch me, so I decided to go it alone and here I am, working as an RN in Florida,...
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    Med/Surg experience in USA

    letina replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in International Nursing

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    million dollar question

    letina replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    Kay, I remember you said you thought I was better prepared than most for this journey, and you were right at the time. I had a home here ready to come to, a job I'd chosen and found for myself, been...
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    million dollar question

    letina replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think there's a definite yeah or neah on this one, it's ultimately down to personal issues....... weather.....yeah, better than UK affordability....not as inexpensive as I first thought, but...
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    Survey: Fastest route to US RN license

    letina replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    Simple......Immigration :angryfire .....and I'm one of the lucky ones, some UK nurses have waited 2 years or more. The BON doesn't issue a license until you become resident legally, well that's the...
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    Survey: Fastest route to US RN license

    letina replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    OK, here's mine....... BON : Florida SSN : Yes (received June 2006) Application to sit for NCLEX : January 2005 Eligibility received : March 2005 NCLEX : April 2005 (passed) License received : June...
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    Discharging a patient AMA

    letina replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I'm relatively new to nursing in the US but I did observe a nurse advising a patient who wanted to leave AMA that if he had to return to the hospital due to complications arising from leaving AMA,...
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    Emailed the london embassy and .....

    letina replied to d4e5f6's topic in International Nursing

    You can call the NVC automated phone service...(001) 603 334 0700.....key in your receipt/case number and you will get an immediate update by voicemail
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    Any recommended agencies????

    letina replied to jimwng4's topic in International Nursing

    Kay, we got a 6 month policy from our bank. We told them we would be living and working here but needed cover until my employee health benefits kicked in. It cost about 340 quid for the two of us, but...
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    Any recommended agencies????

    letina replied to jimwng4's topic in International Nursing

    Same can be said for going it alone......coming over here independently and getting hired direct doesn't mean you'll be problem-free. I believed I was totally prepared for this, but I have had my eyes...
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    Any recommended agencies????

    letina replied to jimwng4's topic in International Nursing

    oops, sorry, I misunderstood your question There are a few UK nurses who have used agencies, I'm sure they'll be along to help
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    Colourblind

    letina replied to medic999's topic in International Nursing

    Aah, 16 year old lads......don't ya just love 'em?
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    Any recommended agencies????

    letina replied to jimwng4's topic in International Nursing

    Hi :) Sorry, there's no such thing as agency work for foreign nurses in the US, not without NCLEX and an authorisation to work (green card or EAD) It's probably not what you want to hear, but there...