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HelenaUK

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

    HelenaUK posted a topic in International Nursing

    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...

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

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  3. Visa screen verification of license

    HelenaUK replied to AnneGirl12345's topic in Immigration Advice

    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...

  4. Foreign educated nurse passed NCLEX first time

    HelenaUK replied to Alberto73's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  5. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

    HelenaUK replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration Advice

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

  6. Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

    HelenaUK replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration Advice

    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...

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

    HelenaUK replied to smgrn's topic in Immigration Advice

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

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

    HelenaUK replied to Nurse_Fla's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  9. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Hello all - I am English and currently applying to the Florida State Board of Nursing and have just found out that I won't be issued a license unless I have a Social Security Number - but I can't get...

  10. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse 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...

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

    HelenaUK replied to Nurse_Fla's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  12. Florida Hospital EKG test

    HelenaUK replied to newgradma's topic in Florida Nursing

    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

  13. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse 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...

  14. Florida Hospital EKG test

    HelenaUK replied to newgradma's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  15. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse 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.....

  16. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse 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...

  17. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thank you all again for your responses. I certainly have no special skills like research or unusual courses yet, but was an army medic before the nursing degree so maybe that will look good in...

  18. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    RUmedic I really appreciate your informative reply, I will look into the CRNI route to make myself more appealing. What do you mean bedside nursing experience? Do you mean that working in A&E...

  19. Immigration advice UK to USA

    HelenaUK replied to Linds1982's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks Linds I will be interested too hear your outcome - keeping my fingers crossed for

  20. Immigration advice UK to USA

    HelenaUK replied to Linds1982's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hello, is there any update on this post and if your UK training had a deficit in the paeds/obs/MH etc?

  21. Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    HelenaUK replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hello - I am in the same boat (adult UK nurse) want to move to Florida and after extensive research I still don't know whether my adult degree training will be enough - I would love an update from...

  22. American trained in the UK!

    HelenaUK replied to moonmelody's topic in Immigration Advice

    Meeky I can't PM you, if any chance possible could you please email me? [email protected] Wold be so

  23. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    Excellent I so appreciate all you guys' help - joining this group has been the best thing ever for inspiration and tips - and reality checks! Never giving up on my Florida dream

  24. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    Totally understand and I am working towards NCLEX - I have looked into the credentials for Florida and I am a bit worried about the obstetrics and paeds part of their education requirements though......

  25. UK Nurse needing SSN for Florida License

    HelenaUK replied to HelenaUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thanks for the heads-up - there were several articles from different papers and sources - and not agencies so I had no reason to believe they weren't neutral.. I appreciate things aren't always as...