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  1. Need Irish registration QUICK!!!!

    scotjan replied to pinkliz's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I registered with An Bord Altranais in 1998 and lived and worked in Ireland for several years.The Irish board are really quick and helpful.Your problem is with the NMC who can delay things without...

  2. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    HI, I had the same experience.The embassy told me the immigration people would want to see them on arrival.When I offered them,he looked shocked and horrified and said no.He probably wouldn't have...

  3. international autosource

    scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, Madwife, I read in your insurance post about your accident.I hope you and your family are recovering well.It must be difficult to have been off work since February.Your post made me check my...

  4. international autosource

    scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, I am fine thank you. I can't believe I have been here for almost a year. I am about to move house at the end of next week.I want a bigger apartment.Yes, I have bought that much stuff! How is life...

  5. international autosource

    scotjan replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, I also bought my car through international autosource.They were very helpful.The only problem with their finance at that time was they wanted a reference from someone already in the US.I didn't...

  6. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, I am in California,but not in a large city.My insurance was through Farmers Insurance.I thought that was expensive as I paid about £300 per year in Surrey.Looking at what others are paying it...

  7. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi all, Just my tuppence-worth. I have a mobile with cingular.I did not pay a deposit at all and my contact is $39.99 per month.Car insurance is expensive compared to the UK.I paid $600 for 6 months...

  8. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hospital I work in here has plastic bedpans as you described,but then the last place I worked in the UK had metal bedpans that got washed in a special machine too.Last place I saw that used papier...

  9. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    scotjan replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Congratulations Kay, The nausea is normal and gets worse the closer you get to departure.So does the excitement. Good Luck,

  10. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, I think the six week thing is probably correct Kay.At first you are just happy to be here.Then you realise that to live here you need the social security number.Nothing happens without it.It is...

  11. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi All, I have been in California for the last five weeks.I don't plan to take US citizenship at present - a bit scary to give up British citizenship and I don't think the US allows dual citizenship....

  12. UK training = dangerous?

    scotjan replied to Spartagates's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I also trained in the old fashioned way in Scotland, qualifying in 1990.I then trained as a midwife in Dublin in 2000, also in the old fashioned way. For me, I don't think there would be a better...

  13. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    scotjan replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi folks, I guess I can post here now as I have been in California for a whole 16 days now! Biggest problem has been that very useful social security number. Nothing much can happen without it.My...

  14. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    scotjan replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    Thanks everyone. Will keep fingers and toes crossed for all who are waiting. I will let you know how it goes.

  15. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    scotjan replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    :balloons: Hi, Had embassy interview yesterday, got back from London at midnight and visa arrived at 8am! Now just waiting for flight details,accommodation details etc. Time to sell the car and think...

  16. Bomb Attack On London

    scotjan replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    What terrible events today! My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the dead and injured and especially the emergency service staff dealing with this

  17. Need Info to Work as RN in Ireland

    scotjan replied to zuriel's topic in International Nursing

    Depends on what she wants.I have never worked in Northern Ireland, but I did live in the Republic for 5 years.As long as you go with an open mind, I don't think you will have too many...

  18. Need Info to Work as RN in Ireland

    scotjan replied to zuriel's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Depends whether you want to work in Northern Ireland or in the Republic of Ireland. If northern Ireland, you need to contact the Nursing and Midwifery Council. If you want to work in the Republic...

  19. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    scotjan replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    I thought I had read that in a previous post of yours. I was never advised to go back to nursing, only that obstetric nurse posts were rare outside of California. As I didn't really mind where I went,...

  20. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    scotjan replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    I am a midwife here, but going to the US as an obstetric nurse. It will be interesting to see how much the roles differ. Do you have any idea where you would like to go? What area do you want to work...

  21. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    scotjan replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, Joined OGP February 2004, sat NCLEX August 2004. Phase 1 approval December 2004,and embassy interview in e few weeks time. Like madwife2002 I paid the fees when asked and let the agency handle the...

  22. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    scotjan replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Yes, I know department,hospital, city and state.I am going to Bakersfield, CA. Although I have been to CA before,I have never been there.Thats part of the interest though.I am divorced, so no...

  23. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    scotjan replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks,just want to get interview over with and get on with it now. I am with O'Grady Peyton, I know others have had problems, but I haven't. Good luck all,

  24. NCLEX to Packet 4 - length of time?

    scotjan replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I sat NCLEX August 2004, got phase 1 approval December 2004. I have just got my date for the embassy interview at the end of July, and should fly out in early August. I am with an agency, I...

  25. o grady peyton

    scotjan replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I wanted to go to Phoenix, Arizona as I had lived there previously and knew the city. However, I am going to California, a state I have previously visited. I got my phase one approval in December...