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Hi,

I am an International nurse(graduated in 2004) and I have 2 years experience in India from Jan 2005 to Jan 2007 . I cleared my RN exam in August 2007 and I am also licensed but I am having difficulty finding a job. I am trying right now for new graduate programs. Is it a good decision? Should I take Nurse refresher course? How good is it? Does it guarantee that I'll get a job?Please advise and thanks in advance.

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Specializes in ER, CCU, DOU, L&D, PACU.

welcome to the world of california nursing

yes, there are jobs out there. can you tell me a bit more about yourself? experience in what area? what type of unit are you interested in? what part of california are you living? i may be able to point you in the right direction.:idea:

good luck

rn/anm

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Hi rnanm,

Thanks for the reply! I was on rotation duty in an 810 bedded multi specialty hospital in India and I was predominantly in the ICU ( medical and surgical). I am living in the east bay. Any advice you give me will be greatly helpful to me!

Thanks.

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Specializes in ER, CCU, DOU, L&D, PACU.

hi hemaravin,

i am located on the beautiful central coast of california. there are 4 hospitals within a 40 mile range. 3 are owned by chw and one by another company. i am a registered nurse and assistant nurse manager at marian medical center in santa maria ca. we are in the process of training many nurses from india and i have made some wonderful new friends. the way the indian nurses practice is very different from our way as you probably know. we have designed a special program to meet their individual needs. if you would like, i can talk with our recruiter and she may be of help to you. chw has many hospitals throughout california with the same orientation opportunities.

please stay in touch and again, welcome

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Hi Hema,

I came to know from this site that you are residing in california. could you please give me some info about the agency nursing at san diego(if you are aware) & bay area. Bay area means is that at san diego or some whereelse? i really don't know about CA area.That's why i'm asking so many ?s.

If you could give some details about the best hospitals & agency to work at san diego or bay area will be appreciated.

Are you staying there for a long time? could you tell me where are some safe as well as offordable places at CA esply san diego?

How much a nurse with 6-7 yrs experience can expect to ask(pay rate) their employer(tell me atleast approximately please......) & also some good agencies & their pay rates?

please give me as much as info possible by you.

thanks in advance.

Lilly

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The Bay Area means the San Francisco Bay Area.

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