HelenaUK

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1. English RN passed NCLEX: Now to use agency or direct hire in USA?

   HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in International

   Thank you sooo much for this message! It has inspired me whilst I am feeling really stuck. I have visascreen now, am desperate to get hired and start the process of greencard sponsorship. But I haven't heard back from any hospital in Texas or Florida...

2. Visa screen verification of license

   HelenaUK replied to AnneGirl12345's topic in Immigration

   Hey all - I am in the same position - CGFNS need to 'verify that I have passed NCLEX' I can't see any form anywhere to send to Texas BON so they can verify to CGFNS that I have passed and hold a RN license?? Thanks all Helena

3. Foreign educated nurse passed NCLEX first time

   HelenaUK replied to Alberto73's topic in International

   Hey all I am in the same position Passed NCLEX two months ago and now I don't know what to do sign up to an agency or direct hire I would rather direct hire but I don't think many employers have the facilities to take an international candidate throu...

4. English RN passed NCLEX: Now to use agency or direct hire in USA?

   HelenaUK posted a topic in International

   Hey all I passed NCLEX in August 2017 and have a Texas BON license. Visascreen is still pending. I have been offered a contract to sign with Passport USA, but am worried that they could send me anywhere, including cold places! I would much rather b...

5. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

   HelenaUK replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration

   Ok that is quite an aggresive read - signing out of this convo as I have been shut down All the best to you all

6. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

   HelenaUK replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration

   Hello everyone I am in the exact same position Lou and LClaire I am working in an Emergency Assessment Unit in England, and have just paid CGFNS the money to check my uni credentials. Currently the form is with my uni and they need to send the CGFNS...

7. EB3 MOVEMENT 2015---for those who want to pursue their US application.

   HelenaUK replied to smgrn's topic in Immigration

   Oh thanks I see, what 15 new subjects started by me?? Or just 15 comments? Thanks

8. Overseas trained RN moving to Dallas- Fort Worth area...

   HelenaUK replied to Nurse_Fla's topic in International

   Hey, oh I'm glad you had a good experience with Texas BON, how long did it take to get your license? Was your Brazilian education adequate for them? I ask because I am adult trained without any real paeds and obstetrics... Not sure what your training...

9. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

   HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Registration

   Just an update for anyone following this or who is helping me, I have decided I think the way forward is to apply to Texas BON because they don't require a SSN and a helpful agent has assured me that there's more likelihood of a job/sponsor there (ra...

10. Overseas trained RN moving to Dallas- Fort Worth area...

    HelenaUK replied to Nurse_Fla's topic in International

    Hello, I've decided to apply to the Texas BON as they don't require a SSN, and I've been speaking to an agent who thinks there's a good chance of a job there.. How was your experience with Texas licensure if I can ask? Thanks x

11. Florida Hospital EKG test

    HelenaUK replied to newgradma's topic in Florida

    Sorry maybe I didn't make myself clear :-) I mean is the ECG/EKG test a normal part of applying to Florida/USA hospital applications? When you apply to a hospital or any other job? Thanks x

12. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Registration

    Glad you enjoy Georgia :-) my priority is getting to USA and having a nice life in Florida really - the pay is just a bonus - and compare to England the wages even in Florida are amazing (21,000 pounds in UK starting wage) x

13. Florida Hospital EKG test

    HelenaUK replied to newgradma's topic in Florida

    Hey guys - is this exam mandatory when applying for positions in most US hospitals? It's not something I've heard of. I'm in A&E at the moment so quite a lot of ECG reading practice although never been tested on it in England

14. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Registration

    Excellent about the 3 months - thanks for looking that up, however I am not in a position to apply yet, no NCLEX etc yet - I hope timescales don't drastically change in the next 6 months/year or so.. although it seems unpredictable? Yes indeed rega...

15. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Registration

    Oh what brilliant news that there's ways around this all, so you mean EB3 doesn't require a license first? I will do more research on this over the weekend when I'm not working I don't want any of you to think I'm asking too many questions and being ...