frangelicag

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1. Wishing to work in California - Canadian RN

   frangelicag replied to smiley321's topic in International Nursing

   I just went through this whole process, it takes a long time and a lot of paperwork but I am now in California. In order to get a SSN, you need to work in another state first that let's you license...

2. Canadian RN wanting to work in California

   frangelicag replied to Tinusqa's topic in International Nursing

   I am a Canadian RN who is now living and workin in California. It's true, the biggest obstacle to coming down here is not having a US SSN. There are a lot of steps and documents you will need to work...

3. Need help? Canadian rn wishing to work in california? Process?

   frangelicag replied to gface84's topic in Nurse Registration

   I am a Canadian RN working in California. To get here was a long process of paperwork and applications. Long story short, I had to go to another state first to work a travel assignment and to get an...

4. Canadian RN moving to california

   frangelicag replied to stephaniern12's topic in Travel

   I had the email for the undergraduate secretary for the school of Nursing. I think it's better to speak directly to someone in the nursing school for clarification of course breakdown. I am on a...

5. Canadian RN moving to california

   frangelicag replied to stephaniern12's topic in Travel

   I went to McGill. Cali is pretty strict on their education requirements for school. I sent my school the requirements so they could make sure they could send the proper

6. Canadian RN moving to california

   frangelicag replied to stephaniern12's topic in Travel

   Love LA so far as I was not a fan of Houston at all. Soo so much happier here in california, it was definitely worth the long process of paperwork and

7. Canadian RN moving to california

   frangelicag replied to stephaniern12's topic in Travel

   Unless you have a US social security number, you cannot apply for a license in cali or to write the

8. Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

   frangelicag replied to ekr15's topic in California Nursing

   Hi all, I know these are old posts but was wondering how LA turned out? I will be moving in April to start a travel contract there and would love

9. Canadian RN moving to california

   frangelicag replied to stephaniern12's topic in Travel

   Hi all, so I am a Canadian RN working in the US and FINALLY got my Cali license as of today! It was a long process but if the goal is to live in california, totally worth it. This is my experience. I...

10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    frangelicag replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Was this for your temp or permanent

11. Travel contract at CHLA

    frangelicag replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    Take home advice, don't accept an OT rate that's only 1.5xthe base

12. Travel contract at CHLA

    frangelicag replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    Ok I think I'm learning. So when I get numbers for potential contracts I shouldn't focus on getting a higher base rate but to get them to give me a higher OT rate based on the blended? Sorry if I seem...

13. Travel contract at CHLA

    frangelicag replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    Yes good point about OT over 8 hrs. I will be sure to ask about that. I guess I was considering the base rate a bit more in that I work a lot of OT. My current contract has a low base rate so all the...

14. Travel contract at CHLA

    frangelicag posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all, I am considering CHLA for a travel position in April. Any advice and tips for the hospital and LA in general would be great, i.e. good areas to live/specific apartments etc. Also, if anyone...

15. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    frangelicag replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Any word on your cali license? temp license? I am in about the same timeline as you. My Breeze status also just says "open." I have called the board twice now. The first time, a really helpful lady...