Justagirl

Any suggestions? I don't mind doing something else. Damn seems like the pay is better in most proffessions in scotland. Are you now?

I am a nurse from US with a valid NMC pin. I am having difficulty finding employment in Aberdeen, Scotland. My experience is in A&E but I have applied for a couple of jobs with the NHS in different areas. How long does it take the NHS to get in touch with you about an interview? How long does the hiring process take? IS it a new fiscal year in the NHS right now? I thought about going with an agency called Adevia but I hear such bad things about them. They are the only agency that I know of in this area that can do contracts.

Any thoughts on the area is it safe? I am looking into a job at a hospital that is a level 2 in college town.. not sure of the name anyone have any opinons?

Supposed to fly out in am for assignment in cali and contract is wrong .. if I cant get in changed in time will not travel without a contract signed. If I have to cancel am I liable for anything? NO CONTRACT was signed

Hey does anyone know anything about st. marys in apple valley ca?

what does OA stand for?

I found a nurse agency with 4 week contracts in Ohio at kettering. She said it wasnt a strike but they had postions because alot of agency people had left the er.. have you heard anything about that?

I am looking for ER. Do you know of any short term contracts for this area?

Anyone know of a hospital in Ohio Called Kettering and if so is it nice?

Is California holding up to there walk in state for licensure by endorsement?

Just curious as to what school you are attending for your MSN? Are you doing an online program?

Does anyone know of a decent travel agency that has shorter assignments like 4-8weeks? Preferably in California?

What agency are you working for?

what is a forensic unit in the uk? is that mental health? And what does this stand for AMAU/

Hey thank you for all of your advice.. as far as adaptation courses does everyone have to take? or is it dependent on your years experience? What does the adaptation course entail as in time?

I am a nurse in the us moving to scotland I was wondering .. after applying with the nmc what do I do next? I have no clue on where to start for sponsorship? do agencies sponsor nurses? No travel agencies per say i have been told ... any help lost

Thank you so much for your very helpful information sounds like I have some work to do!

I am assuming since you have been there for 3 years that you fancy the area? How is the pay at the agency you are working? I am going to be giving up a well paying job... I just got making 70,ooo yr. I am assuming since it is an agency u can get contracts as well? What did you think of the Royal Infirmary? I am a nurse trained in the er and I haven't seen much availability in that area for some reason. Do you know what an RGN is?was curious I'm a american born and trained RN who has been living and working in Scotland since 7/99..Got my NMC registration before i even actually had the job here. You can't work without it. You will want to also check out about if you will need a work permit or not. Not sure what the rules would be regarding you working as the spouse of a work permit holder. Check that out as well. I started off at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary..So i lived in Aberdeen for 3 years. I now live in Fife.. Dunfermline area.. I work full time for a nursing agency here that has it office based in Edinburgh. but they are all over Scotland.They are the Scottish arm of Thornbury Nusing Agency which is in England. http://www.scottish-nursing-guild.com I love doing agency as i get to pick and chose what days and shifts i want to work.. When i want to take holiday. I usually give my availability a week at a time.Down side is you never know until sometimes a hour before that you have a shift.. and if you don't get a shift well then no £££.. Hope you enjoy your move over here. Kaylesh

Thanks for your imput! I am an RN with 3 years experience in the ER, level I trauma center (highest level in us) meaning most critical patients go as far as trauma goes. I have a BSN in nursing and BS in biology. Here in US I really don't receive any monetary benefits from the biology degree I wonder if the UK would be different? That would be nice... Does the uk use any nurse agencies that you know of that are based in us? My husband who is from uk says it might be better to find a company based in us... ??? Maybe it would be better for me to just get sponsored by a hospital in Aberdeen was just wanting the benefits of travel nursing like help paying for your room/board. QUOTE=Silverdragon102]in the UK as such we don't have travel nursing but plain nursing agencies there is no real benefits working for them except you can pick or choose when you work. I think with the shortage over here of nurses you should be able to get a job and pick the amount of hours you want to work. Try checking the nmc website out re foreign trained nurse and requirements for working in the UK. are you RN trained? here are a few websites of agencies http://www.bna.co.uk http://www.nursing-list.com/scot.asp list for scotland http://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk hope these help

I just found out a few days ago that my husband and I will be transferring to Aberdeen. I just wanted to know if anyone knows a good travel agency ? I figure the benefits are better than going straight to a hospital and looking fora job offer and permit? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated