english_nurse

english_nurse

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  1. quality of life/working condtions

    english_nurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    So, ive sat the NCLEX and passed (hurrah!) am patiently waiting for my I 140 (WHERE IS IT HUH??) and im just wondering.. (probably should have asked before i signed agency contract but never mind!),...

  2. quality of life/working condtions

    english_nurse replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    thankyou so much for giving me something to look forward to the other forum i have been looking at has been soooo depressing and ive really been wondering if we have done the right thing. im hoping to...

  3. location location location

    english_nurse replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    thanks. if your facility gets in touch with o grady peyton im sure they might take a

  4. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    english_nurse replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    well i always thought that one of the qualities you need to have to be a nurse is a good sense of humour-otherwise the job will just get you down. i thought it was brilliant, really funny and ive...

  5. location location location

    english_nurse replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    the one in louisiana sounds like the place we were offered, i didnt want to turn it down just because of the bad press that has been aired over here, i did look into it further but unfortunately it...

  6. location location location

    english_nurse replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean topscot, we are in the same boat as you, waiting for i140 and location really. i passed the NCLEX in june so we are on about the same time frame too. its really...

  7. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    thanks yes that does help

  8. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    well my day off was spent trying to get the house ready to go on the market! sounds like you had a great time tho christine!! lucky you!! i wonder if anyone who is over there now can tell me about the...

  9. Oramorph: only one signature (TRIAL)

    english_nurse replied to bettyboop's topic in International Nursing

    hi everyone, we have been dispensing oramorph without having to check with another rn for about a year, we keep it in the drug trolley, not the cd cupboard, this means it can be dispensed without...

  10. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    oh dear OG sounds like you are stuck in the same time warp that many of us others are... oh and congratulations by the

  11. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    firstly i have a question for you, have you completed theory and clinical hours in mental health, maternity and childrens nursing? if not you will find it very difficult to obtain these hours and...

  12. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    well all i know is that it has definatley slowed down, which is bad news for

  13. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    at the moment but they said that they might file my papers at texas also if it appears to be quicker-according to the website texas are ahead by a couple of months at the

  14. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    yes i suppose i am at the beginning but it seems like alot of water has passed under the bridge since signing last november! I140 times have increased alot i looked at vermont and they are processing...

  15. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    i think they are just planning ahead, i havnt had my I-140 yet! should be here quite soon though, they have said about november time, we will see! they have given me an expected travel date as august...

  16. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    i am hoping to go to the same place as you, fingers crossed!! i supose it depends on where OGP are sending people to at the moment, they have already offered me an interview for louisiana which i...

  17. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    i understand where they are coming from, but, surely they must see that being able to travel to see the hospital you will be working in is a good thing as it will alleiviate some of the stress you...

  18. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    OGP told me not to have any holidays 4 months prior to travel but not due to immigration problems- it was just incase my interview was scheduled during those months and they wouldnt be able to change...

  19. How does Demerol work...?

    english_nurse replied to -MNC_RN-'s topic in General Nursing

    at a guess i would say that as it is narcotic it would relax the muscles and control the shaking just a guess i may be

  20. Ward Staffing Levels - How are they for you?

    english_nurse replied to TraceyJ's topic in International Nursing

    hi i work on a nephrology ward we have 12 patients, varying levels of ability as when the hospital has no renal patients we get heavy medical patients. ideal staffing is early 2/3+2 +ward clerk late...

  21. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    congratulations! :balloons: was the interview hard? any tips for questions to ask when i eventually get one? mixing antibiotics takes flipping ages sometimes, especially in winter when you have a...

  22. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    english_nurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    do you need to do an extra course to do cannulation or is the course done in the uk ok? over here its an extended role, ive just completed the course, just need to find willing people to practice

  23. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    english_nurse replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    actually that would suit me alot better- more time to sell house! speaking of bombs i see they have shot someone dead 2day on the

  24. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    english_nurse replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi all, signed with OGP in November last year, started NCLEX training in May, passed exam 29th June, visa screen in progress, hopefully it will come through soon! looking at other timeframes on here...

  25. Engraving Stethoscopes

    english_nurse replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    out of curiosity where do i buy a good stethoscope from online (bear in mind i live in england), which ones seem to be the best? as we dont really use them in england as a nurse i am clueless about...