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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Hi there, I am about to accept a travel contract in Seattle and just wanted to know what are some comparable base rates? Where is good to live (working at Seattle childrens) any info would be
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
frangelicag replied to christine_leb's topic in Travel
6 months!! I hope it doesn't take that long did you apply for a temporary license? When I called the board, the lady said I should have my temporary license by March 24. My breeze status used have to...
frangelicag replied to christine_leb's topic in Travel
Hey there, I am a fellow Canadian trying to make my way to CAlifornia. THere is no way around the SSN you need to apply for the CA license. What I did was applied through Minnesota to write the...
frangelicag replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel
I ended up accepting the contract after some negotiating. Now to look for a place to live;) I would like to live in a walkable area with good city life i.e. cafes, restaurants etc. I am currently in...