waufah

waufah BSN, RN

ICU,Tele,Interventional Radiology,PACU,Research

"Globe trotting nurse,Epidemiologist,Financial consultant"

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  1. Where to work?

    waufah posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Hi UK nurses, Hoping to make it to the UK by the end of the year/early 2021(depending on Brexit &NMC registration). I am open to working anywhere except London due to the cost of living.Looking...

  2. NMC Application Police Report

    waufah replied to TravelNurse110's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi all, You need to do the FBI background check as it covers all states. Just go online, fill the form and send the fingerprints cards. Your local police or private companies will do that for...

  3. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    waufah replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You can do a lot with a shipping container. Our friend Google will show how much. Square footage is a personal choice. I can actually make use of a 100 ft and be happy. Atleast I am debt free. My...

  4. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    waufah replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    A $350k house on a 30 yr mortgage at 3% interest will equal to about $1500/month in mortgage payments. Add the house insurance,home association fees,utilities,state taxes and that will give you an...

  5. Possible Move to England - Agency Advice and Recommendations

    waufah replied to SunshineNRainbows's topic in International Nursing

    You need to apply with the NMC for recognition. The process is very straight forward nowadays,I am in the process. You pay a fee and they will contact your BON and verify your credentials. After that...

  6. Likely moving to Ireland from US ... NMBI?

    waufah replied to AJL_91's topic in Immigration Advice

    It is my understanding the NMBI has started to consider job experience as part of the clinical hours and now most US-educated nurses with hopefully qualify without being short on hours? My BSN was 128...

  7. Likely moving to Ireland from US ... NMBI?

    waufah replied to AJL_91's topic in Immigration Advice

    Totally

  8. Protocol Coordinator (Research)

    waufah replied to Hamal200's topic in Research

    It really depends on alot of factors. Are you going to be coordinating one project or multiple projects.Are you expected to submit ethics proposals? How big is your team? Who is your sponsor? Pharmas...

  9. Likely moving to Ireland from US ... NMBI?

    waufah replied to AJL_91's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi AJ, I was able to apply for a PIN with the NMBI in 2018 and found the process was quite frustrating.If you are obliged to hold a nursing license in your current job,then that should be enough as...

  10. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    waufah replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    If you are tired I agree you might have to do a career change. However even a switch in specilaties maybe the change you need as you plan your exit. My advice is though,you have clinical skills which...

  11. Covid-19: Would you ever hire me if you saw I quit during this crisis?

    waufah replied to ScrubberDucky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I totally agree you need a second opinion on FMLA,Workers comp, unemployment benefits,etc. Based on your article it does appear that COVID-19 has taken a toll on your physical and mental health. If I...

  12. The Nightingale Pledge.

    waufah posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Original "Florence Nightingale Pledge" I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practise my profession faithfully. I shall abstain from...

  13. Infected staff

    waufah replied to Guest219794's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A friend of mine tested positive and they told him, there is no way to proof he got it from work so, they will not pay. Unlucky him,he just graduated in Dec 2019,first job as a nurse,so no PTO/FMLA....

  14. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    waufah replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I already went to the dark side,research in academia. You have so many options as a nurse outside nursing,teaching online course modules,phamarceuticals need your expertise to demonstrate medical...

  15. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    waufah replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have worked with nurses like these,I call them miracles workers too. Management might tell them to take care 4 patients in an ICU, and they will never complain, and make the rest of us look bad. You...

  16. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    waufah replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your health is what matters most. You need to do what is best for you,not what your coworkers might think. I am tired of people thinking that taking care of their health is somehow letting people down...

  17. Petition to expedite the current immigration process for healthcare workers

    waufah replied to Danielj0912's topic in Immigration Advice

    http://chng.it/DhNSZkDm Daniel, made it clickable for you,as you say it! The American immigration is full of unnecessary red tapes even for essential workers such as nurses. Hopefully COVID-19 will...

  18. Unreasonable Risks are not part of the job

    waufah replied to ReflectiveRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They need to inflate the business expenses to pay less taxes at the end of the year to get their massive

  19. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    waufah replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is a difference between There is a difference between patient abandonment and job abandonment. One has legal ramifications while the other doesn't. I have never heard of someone being sued...

  20. This is Bull

    waufah replied to j1m2f3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unfortunately this what happens when a health care system is turned into a for profit organization. We are not prepared,this pandemic will highlight just how dysfunctional things are and greedy these...

  21. RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

    waufah replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope your test turns okay.This just shows the extent of greedy for profit cooporations in this country.You need to share your story on social media and the news..........it can be anonymous. Refuse...

  22. We Did Not Sign Up For This

    waufah replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The fact that they have to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation says alot about the work environment. I agree with the author 100%. I will give a very simple example of car insurance. When you...

  23. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    waufah replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dear Eakirlin, Firstly,thank you for the many years of service you have provided in our profession. I agree your experiences would be a best seller that I would love to read. Secondly, you should not...

  24. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    waufah replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This exact mentality is will be the death of us. This is a pandemic,with no vaccine. The media is not making baseless claims, we are not prepared,we dont have enough PPE ,ventilators or staff to deal...

  25. Unreasonable Risks are not part of the job

    waufah replied to ReflectiveRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is sad that in a time of like this we are fighting about our qualifications. If you havent read my post about the Nightingale Pledge, please do.If you are okay going to work without PPE,or you...