Stella Said:

Stay at home job for a registered nurse?

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Check with attorneys or insurance companies in your area. My sister-in-law just adopted a baby, she had to quit her job. As an RN, she didn't think she could really do anything for a while. However, an attorney in the adoption proceedings asked her audit documents that have medical terminology as he has no clue if they are right, wrong, etc. She of course is thrilled...she can do it in her spare time and it is a solution.
Good luck.

Marian Said:

How difficult would it be to get a job as a registered nurse from italy to the us?

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Most foreign nurses end up working as nurses aides when they get to the US because they cannot qualify to take the board exams, or cannot pass them. Some cannot even pass the exams for certified nurses aides!

You would need to have your education assessed by a professional who can compare different countries' education systems. You also have to find out how to qualify to take the board exams in the state in which you want to settle (each state is different). You might also need to be a legal permanent resident to take the state boards. That would mean a year or so after you immigrate before you fully qualify and get your state license.

It's a nightmare. And do beware "placement services" hiring foreign nurses on employment visas -- these are the ones ending up as non-certified nurses aides at $7/hour because they can't pass the boards and get their licenses. You cannot possibly survive in the US on such low pay.

Jimmie Said:

Is it more easier for someone to get a job as a Registered Nurse if they have exper as a medical assistant?

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You will get a job as an RN regardless of you having been an MA or not. An RN title supercedes Medical Assistants in a definitive way!

Statistics show that the American allied health care workforce is desperately in need of nurses.

There has been a major drop of nurses in the field since the 1990's.

Factors include, the long hours of schooling to become a nurse and once you are, the stress that accompanies you in your job of assisting patients and dealing with rude doctors.

But don't let that discourage you.

I, too want to become a nurse because I love to help others.

So good luck in your quest in nursing and Godspeed...

Manuel Said:

How difficult would it be to get a job as a registered nurse from italy to the canada?

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You would have to challenge their testing requirements. Meaning you would take the board of health examination to see if your level of skills is on par with Canada's requirements.The pay varies but can be as high as $ 30.00 an hour

Raul Said:

People with the profession of registered nurse? What is your job like?

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There is a very broad spectrum of positions filled by men and women in the profession of nursing. The hours of some of these positions are extemely flexible, and may even be self scheduled, others work a reasonably rigid schedule, conforming to the needs of the facility they work with. Registered nurses work in hospitals primarily, but also work in public health, research, home health, education, school nursing, insurance, legal nurse consultants, medical offices and many other areas. In the hospitals and health care facilities nurses work in many areas, including medical surgical, operating room, labor and delivery, newborn nursery and newborn intensive care, ICU, ER, psychiatric units, cardiac cath units, and almost any other area of the health care venues.

Beyond the entry level degrees for nursing, there are advanced practice nurses who work as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthtists, midwives, and clinical nurse specialists.

There are RNs working with degrees ranging from an associate degree, to some with multiple advanced degrees and doctorates, including some RNs who also have degrees in law or hospital adminsitration.

There are times in every RNs job that it can be tedious and a stressful position. There are some who do not like the profession and quit usually using the expression that they are "burned-out". Though I feel that they were probably not right for the profession and all the responsibilities.

It is a very responsible position, and should not be looked for as something that will normally be fun. There will be many fun times, but after all, it is work, like any other occupation. For most of us who have been in the profession for many years (I personally have been in the profession for over 30 years) I think the enjoyment of the profession comes from the fulfillment of both helping people, but also by improving yourself and being the best you can at the profession.

Over the years, I have worked on nursing units, including psychiatric, I have worked in operating rooms, emergency and trauma rooms. I have taught in junior colleges, universities, and also taught physicians, and dentists, as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. I been in private practice as a nurse prctitioner, and have performed research, and have been asked to present at national and international conferences as well as provide lectures for some of the pharmaceutical companies.

Now I set my own schedule, work less than 25 hours a week, and essentially do the parts of the profession that most interest me.

Yes my profession has been personally and professionally rewarding. As a result it has ended up being financially rewarding. Most of the time it has also been fun. I have met and worked with wonderful people. And have been able to do whatever I set out to accomplish because nursing opened up many opportunities for me.

Good luck with your future!

Jim Said:

How difficult would it be to get a job as a registered nurse from the us to the uk?

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Starting salary is about £19,000 outside London. Are you experienced? You'll have to be, there's a lot of unemployed nursing graduates in the UK.
You'll have to see whether your training matches UK standards. I suggest you contact the Nursing and Midwifery Council for advice. You have to be registered with them before you can work as an RN in the UK. You will have to provide training transcripts and copies of your professional portfolio. If the NMC finds these are inadequate, you may have to gain the necessary experience here before they will register you. You'll also have to learn about the NHS and how it works in the UK. The whole process can take some time.
When admitted to the register you'll then have to find an employer who will sponsor you for a work visa. Don't bother looking for a job or contacting employers until you are on the register as they won't be interested unless you are.
NMC website: http://www.nmc-uk.org/