Nurse_Fla

Hi hopern84, I have the same issue, I got a shoulder injury and my employer decided they don't want to accommodate my work load so I am at home recovering but also they still keeping me as an employee and for me to resign and break my contract is a lot of money. I have the same questions ... if they let me go and I can go looking for a job, are they allowed to inform other companies of my injury? And if my shoulder does not improve, what kind of nursing can I do if I am not able to use my shoulder? I am very frustrated and discouraged right now because I love being an OR nurse and have been for 12 years and dod not know what to do if not nursing. Hope someone has some insight in this matter. Good luck!!!

Hi There, also from Brazil trying NCLEX for the second time....

@HelenaUK the process with the bon itself took 3 months but when it got to waiting for the fringerprints it took 2 months just to process my fingerprints and send results to the bon.... very anoying as they said it usually takes 2 weeks.... my education was enough as in Brazil we do a generalized program very close to the us ones so was accepted with no issues.... and I did some extracurricular hours as well.... thanks I will send you an email later on... and I did not need a SSN for texas... I believe I will get one when I start my application for a work visa.... Thanks for the info ....

@HelenaUK... hi there my experience with the Texas Bon was good... the whole fingerprints thing is a nightmare and it takes a long time but what can we do... hope I can get a job after going through the whole process.... can we give me the contact of your agent and maybe he can give me some clues on getting a job... tks

I am from Brazil originally and I have experience in med/ surg, mental health/ rehab and OR/ endoscopy... specialized in anesthetics and PACU.... I was looking in maybe getting EB3 if I can.... I don't think Brazil is one of those countries. .. I found some agencies that would sponsor but I am not to sure I wanna do travel nurse for 2 to 3 years or depend on getting the shifts to pay my bills or if I would be able to go through a NP program and do placements while on a visa....

Hi all, I am an overseas trained nurse with over 8 years experience... I have just got my Texas RN licence and I am starting to look for jobs in DFW area.... I want some opnions on how to get a job/ interview when I am currently overseas. Do you think is going to be hard to find a sponsor as I will need a visa? Is the market still good for nurses in the area? All opnions are valued... Thanks