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Where in the middle east are you thinking of working?

[Hi. I am a Brit but married to a US serviceman and just wondered if you knew the answer to this question. Can you be employed for a Government service position without being a US citizen?

Hi, I worked in Saudi Arabia for 6 years and went to Dubai lots of times for a break. It is a fantastic place andI would much rather have worked there. The pay is slightly less because it is a nice place to be. Their lifestyle is quite different to ours but not extreme like Saudi. I have never been to Abu dhabi but have friends who lived and worked there and they loved it. It is very similar to Dubai. Very hot, great beaches and pretty good night life. Hope this helps. Good Luck

I am sure that it is because you are going through an agency. If you talked to the Nurse in charge and explained your situation you could work something out. I had no experience in ICU and they e willing to take me on and train me up. Not sure where these ICU nurses come from. Are they born with ICU experience??????

Yes I do have a US license. I passed the NCLEX in 2000. We have been stationed overseas but are now back in the US. In the UK, we do everything that you do. I think Cannulation and Venepuncture are becoming part of an RNs role too. The main reason we ddn't do them before was that we were taking on more of the Doctors duties and getting paid a lot less than you do here. As an Acute Med RN ( Med/SUrg are seperated in the UK), we do basic nursing care, vital signs, Drs rounds, paperwork!!!!!! Wound assessment and management. Foley Cath and NG insertion. Drug rounds. IV drug and fluid administration. Basic Telemetry. Central line measurements and line care and much more. Thanks for your advice. I will be fine once I start work, just the unknown

Thanks for the advice. i think I am just lacking a little confidence in myself since having the kids. I am an expert on Dora the explorer!!!!!

Hi, I am a Brit seeking employment in the US and have a few concerns about the differences in nursing here. I have been qualified for 7 years but have had the last two years away from nursing. I am a great nurse and really love being a nurse and am really looking forward to going back to work but I am concerned as I have very limited experience in cannulationand We never listen to patients hearts and lungs in the UK either. Am I going to look like a complete idiot when I go for an interview and tell them this? I am a very competent nurse but am really worried about this. Most of my experience is Acute Med/Surg and I feel like I could do this standing on my head. Please help.