Anyone ever been to Landstuhl, Germany?
I'll be going to Landstuhl, Germany and working in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as an Army Nurse. Got my first duty station there :) Anyways, just wondering how it is to live there. Any personal experiences? How's the food? Is it expensive? How about housing? Are people friendly? Are Mercedes and BMW's cheaper there? Thanks
Other - Germany - 7 Answers
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Hitler would come and kill you if you're from a country that fought with the Allies on WWII so don't go there!
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your going to a good place,kizerslauthern is close by for clubs, bowling alley, px, ect. german food is great,cars ,about the same as here,yes the german people are very friendly, get out, exsplore, you can have alot of fun if you really want to.i was there several years ago, dont forget to see the honecken casel ruins, its close to k town. have fun,theres alot of small army camps around launstool as its pronounced in german,learn to ride the trains go places,you can be on vacation when your off. i could go on & ON ,
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Hey, i live in kaiserslautern, my husband is stationed here.... its pretty nice here - cold right now lol.... im german so this is going home for me... food is good, definetly go out and see the place and travel as much as you can... housing - well you didnt say that if you were married or not - if you are then its pretty nice if your not then you will be living in barracks, and honestly i dont know what they are like over in landstuhl lol.... yea most people are friendly and ALOT of people around here speak english, just cause k-town is really americanized... yea i think those cars are cheaper, but honestly it would proabably be better for you just to get a beater car when you get here for like 2000 dollars or something for the time you are here... if you do decide to buy a new car - you will need to get one in american specs meaning it will cost more otherwise you cant ship it back to the states.... if you have any more questions feel free to email me joencarolin.arrington@yahoo.com or on myspace www.myspace.com/woodstock0485
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LOL@ YOU I would love to go
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I was once at the Landstuhl Medical Center with my husband. It's a huge hospital. The area is near Ramstein Military Air Base, City Kaierslautern (we call K.town) where near 40.000 Soldiers with their families are. It's a nice place. You have I guess fun there. Food, shopping all great. You can also travel and see the Europe. Mercedes, BMW is for you here cheaper, because we are having Military Car Sales places and don't pay any taxes. So have fun in Landstuhl and happy new year. Army spouse from Germany...
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Well, you're a nurse. That makes you an officer. You will get COLA which would probably be very high. You probably will get rent plus on top of your BAQ. If you buy a Mercedes or BMW, you can get the added value tax taken off by going to MWR and having them do the paper work. At least, that is how it used to be which means you get 19% off your car which if you want to take it back to stateside, you will have to have it made with American specs. Germans are much more friendlier to American than in the past. Not that they were bad before, but US stationed people come with money in their pockets. Something the Germans definitely have missed since the draw down. There are not that many post like there used to be. Food is good. Try to learn German, but you will not need it. You can get by without knowing German especially in the military areas. You have to get to Heidelburg. It is really nice and the headquarters command is there. A mistake that I made by taken so long to getting myself there.
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Im at LRMC... so excited for you... your going to love it here!! Ive been to alot of other bases in Germany and this one has got to be the best so far. Landstuhl is an amazing little town with a lot of history. One of the neatest things is the Sickingen castle overlooking the town. Its got so many great restaurants and cafes. The food is INCREDIBLE!! The Euro rate fluctuates.. sometimes things can get a little expensive but its not bad. Housing is nice. It really is beautiful here.. eminently in the summer. The Germans are nice especially if they know your military. BMWs are like civics in the US (everybody has one) so their definitely cheaper here. Im sure your going to travel while your here so be sure to check out ryanair.com. I just got back from a trip to Italy and it cost 13 Euro... you can fly almost anywhere in europe for under 20 Euro. Anyways I could go on forever but I love it and I know you will. I hope you the best!!
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
How to get in college while stationed with husband in Germany
How to get in college while stationed with husband in Germany?
I am trying to get registered for school while stationed over in Germany with my husband who is in the Army. I have been out of high school going on 6 years in april. I haven't started trying to get my degree yet so busy with my kids. I would like to start my pre reqs for nursing school. I went to the education councilors over here and they handed me a bunch of pamphlet's and said good luck ... they suck at their job!!!! I have tried googling but I don't understand any of it. If anyone knows anything that could help me I would appreciate it. I am not an idiot, I am just new to all of it.
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You can try online schooling. University of Phoenix Kaplan University Walden University Here is a website with more: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-schools These should help yo get your general education in for the first 2 years.
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I am trying to get registered for school while stationed over in Germany with my husband who is in the Army. I have been out of high school going on 6 years in april. I haven't started trying to get my degree yet so busy with my kids. I would like to start my pre reqs for nursing school. I went to the education councilors over here and they handed me a bunch of pamphlet's and said good luck ... they suck at their job!!!! I have tried googling but I don't understand any of it. If anyone knows anything that could help me I would appreciate it. I am not an idiot, I am just new to all of it.
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You can try online schooling. University of Phoenix Kaplan University Walden University Here is a website with more: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-schools These should help yo get your general education in for the first 2 years.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
hello mums!!! need help with BRA after nursing
hello mums!!! need help with BRA after nursing....?
So, i stopped nursing a week now and obviously my two friends are no more as they were before the baby.So i am thinking of getting a good bra that would help keep them up.....yes,they are tending to hang...a pity.. so i was thinking of Victoria secret or Wonderbra or both... but i live in europe(germany) and have to purchase on internet so i would like some advices on which are good and would make a firm and beautiful decolleté. thank you all! oh i had a 75C before baby, now 85C-D. so i guess i should get a 80C now that i stopped nursing?????
Newborn & Baby - 3 Answers
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Wait a month or two before looking into a new bra, everything can change between now and then - and it does usually take about 2 months to really get to a shape that is lactation neutral. And get fitted at that time, don't guess, the best bra is one that is fitted to your shape which has changed and could stay a D cup or deflate to a B, you never know.
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I would buy a cheap bra if necessary to tide you over, and wait a month or so like Ethel suggests. Then, I'd get measured in a store. You can buy an expensive bra from them for sizing you, then take that info and buy a more reasonably priced bra.
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I was in the same situation. I tried on 30 braas before I found the perfect one. Just try on a bunch and you'll find one that you like and stick to that one.
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So, i stopped nursing a week now and obviously my two friends are no more as they were before the baby.So i am thinking of getting a good bra that would help keep them up.....yes,they are tending to hang...a pity.. so i was thinking of Victoria secret or Wonderbra or both... but i live in europe(germany) and have to purchase on internet so i would like some advices on which are good and would make a firm and beautiful decolleté. thank you all! oh i had a 75C before baby, now 85C-D. so i guess i should get a 80C now that i stopped nursing?????
Newborn & Baby - 3 Answers
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Wait a month or two before looking into a new bra, everything can change between now and then - and it does usually take about 2 months to really get to a shape that is lactation neutral. And get fitted at that time, don't guess, the best bra is one that is fitted to your shape which has changed and could stay a D cup or deflate to a B, you never know.
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I would buy a cheap bra if necessary to tide you over, and wait a month or so like Ethel suggests. Then, I'd get measured in a store. You can buy an expensive bra from them for sizing you, then take that info and buy a more reasonably priced bra.
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I was in the same situation. I tried on 30 braas before I found the perfect one. Just try on a bunch and you'll find one that you like and stick to that one.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
PSCing to Landstul, Germany
PSCing to Landstul, Germany?
Hello, My husband just got orders to Landstul, Germany. We won't be leaving until after March 24th (when he graduates nursing school) so probably looking at around April something. At first, I wasn't on his orders but we have put in paperwork to change that. I have applied for my No Fee Passport already and gone through EFMP screening. Is there anything else that needs to be done? I'm just worried that I won't be able to go with him and wait behind. I hope two months is enough time for everything to go through. Also, any other advice about Housing (on or off base) and where to find furniture and shopping out there would be great. And if we cancel our current cell phone services, what are the best options out there for cell phone providers? I hear T-Mobile is okay, but I don't know about price-wise. :)
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I studied abroad in Heidelberg, Germany for a year, and had a cousin stationed at Ramstein. I've been to Landstuhl about 3 times....beautiful little base up in the mountains (hills, actually). People do most of their shopping at Ramstein, which is about 15 minutes away by car, you go down the mountain and through the little village of Landstuhl to get to the huge base. Landstuhl is not just a hospital, its an actual base with apartment-style buildings where Americans live, a little shoppette, library, and everything else you would find on a any base, but NO PX/BX or commissary.
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Hello, My husband just got orders to Landstul, Germany. We won't be leaving until after March 24th (when he graduates nursing school) so probably looking at around April something. At first, I wasn't on his orders but we have put in paperwork to change that. I have applied for my No Fee Passport already and gone through EFMP screening. Is there anything else that needs to be done? I'm just worried that I won't be able to go with him and wait behind. I hope two months is enough time for everything to go through. Also, any other advice about Housing (on or off base) and where to find furniture and shopping out there would be great. And if we cancel our current cell phone services, what are the best options out there for cell phone providers? I hear T-Mobile is okay, but I don't know about price-wise. :)
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I studied abroad in Heidelberg, Germany for a year, and had a cousin stationed at Ramstein. I've been to Landstuhl about 3 times....beautiful little base up in the mountains (hills, actually). People do most of their shopping at Ramstein, which is about 15 minutes away by car, you go down the mountain and through the little village of Landstuhl to get to the huge base. Landstuhl is not just a hospital, its an actual base with apartment-style buildings where Americans live, a little shoppette, library, and everything else you would find on a any base, but NO PX/BX or commissary.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Leave for spouses stationed in Germany
Leave for spouses stationed in Germany?
Hi I am currently stationed in Germany, my husban recently deployed to Iraq. I was taking pre-requisites to the nursing program bach home...I was under the impression that they would have LOTS in the way of schools over-seas. Unfortuantely they are very limited for nursing and science degrees. I would like to go back to the states to take my clinical courses which may take 1-2 semesters since they are not offered here. My husband is under the impression that I cannot leave for longer than 30 days or he will be charged back our housing allowance. Is this true? Is there anything I can do under these cicumstances. Any information would be SO appreciatied! Thank you for all of your replies! They were very different from one another but alos helpful. I need to contact the FRG on post I suppose to be certain. Thanks again!
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Its my understanding that they won't totally take away your BAH, they would just adjust it to the zip code of wherever you go in the states. They would not give you COLA and BAH for a house in Germany while you are taking classes in the U.S, so you would probably have to sell your house in Germany.
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I've never heard of that. As a matter of fact, I'm deployed right now too, and my wife is NOT living at our house back where I'm stationed, she's been back at her parents house for 5 months now.
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what will happen is that you you will lose: SOFA sponsorship( not be allowed to return to Germany) COLA for yourself on base housing or OHA, whichever applies. and if he doesn't get ERD for you..no BAH where you will be residing. it would be a voluntary move, not a PCS, therefore you lose out on a lot.
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Since you would be away from the base for more than 30 days, you would loose your housing on base or the BAH to pay for your off base house. You would then have to pay to move/put all your household in storage since you left voluntarily, without orders/command sponsership. Your husband would also loose dependent rate COLA since youwould no longer be living overseas. To do what you are wanting, you would have to try for an early return to the states under command sponsership. The problem with that is, once you are moved back to the states, you will not be able to move back to Germany to re-join your husband for the rest of his tour there. I would strongly urge you to talk to your husband's command as the implications and affect this could have would be pretty far reaching.
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Hi I am currently stationed in Germany, my husban recently deployed to Iraq. I was taking pre-requisites to the nursing program bach home...I was under the impression that they would have LOTS in the way of schools over-seas. Unfortuantely they are very limited for nursing and science degrees. I would like to go back to the states to take my clinical courses which may take 1-2 semesters since they are not offered here. My husband is under the impression that I cannot leave for longer than 30 days or he will be charged back our housing allowance. Is this true? Is there anything I can do under these cicumstances. Any information would be SO appreciatied! Thank you for all of your replies! They were very different from one another but alos helpful. I need to contact the FRG on post I suppose to be certain. Thanks again!
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Its my understanding that they won't totally take away your BAH, they would just adjust it to the zip code of wherever you go in the states. They would not give you COLA and BAH for a house in Germany while you are taking classes in the U.S, so you would probably have to sell your house in Germany.
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I've never heard of that. As a matter of fact, I'm deployed right now too, and my wife is NOT living at our house back where I'm stationed, she's been back at her parents house for 5 months now.
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what will happen is that you you will lose: SOFA sponsorship( not be allowed to return to Germany) COLA for yourself on base housing or OHA, whichever applies. and if he doesn't get ERD for you..no BAH where you will be residing. it would be a voluntary move, not a PCS, therefore you lose out on a lot.
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Since you would be away from the base for more than 30 days, you would loose your housing on base or the BAH to pay for your off base house. You would then have to pay to move/put all your household in storage since you left voluntarily, without orders/command sponsership. Your husband would also loose dependent rate COLA since youwould no longer be living overseas. To do what you are wanting, you would have to try for an early return to the states under command sponsership. The problem with that is, once you are moved back to the states, you will not be able to move back to Germany to re-join your husband for the rest of his tour there. I would strongly urge you to talk to your husband's command as the implications and affect this could have would be pretty far reaching.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
What's Base Housing Like in Germany
What's Base Housing Like in Germany?
My husband (E4, who is graduating nursing school) and I just got orders for Landstul Germany and in the orders in tiny little font at the bottom it says were only approved for a 1 bedroom house? I've never heard of 1 bedroom military houses. Is this true? I would have thought we would get at least a 2 bedroom... What is base housing like in general? A PX or BX? What about getting a job on base? It's just me and my husband, no kids. And as far as I know, we are not authorized to live off base?
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don't know. you can find out more about the bases, links, on http://www.angelica.dds.nl/armybase.php if that is in the south of germany, it is green, clean, and pretty there
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Because Germany is an overseas tour, there are additional allowances along with the normal BAQ. You can obtain housing rate information for Germany at the DTIC Per Diem site. BAQ and OHA (Overseas Housing Allowance) are usually sufficient to cover the rent and a portion of the utilities. Lower ranking service members with a family size requiring 3 - 4 bedrooms will have a more difficult time finding a house on the economy within their price range. If you choose to accept government housing you can submit an application once you receive your orders. Submit a DD Form 1746 and a copy of your orders assigning you to Germany to your local housing office and they will forward it to the KMC Housing Office. Government housing locations are at Ramstein AB, Sembach Annex, Landstuhl, Vogelweh and Kaiserslautern (Flieger/Blutacker). In base or post clusters, it is common for a person to receive housing on a different base than the one where they work. Most bases in the KMC are within 10 to 25 minutes of each other. Much of the Air Force government housing was built in the 1950s as apartment buildings, and each building houses either 18 or 24 families. Over half of the units have never been renovated. Again, single or unaccompanied military members in grades E-1 through E-4 must live in the dormitories. Housing on the economy varies from small apartments to massive freestanding homes. The average move-in costs run from $1,000 to $3,000, which is offset by MIHA (Move In Housing Allowance). Move in costs include first month's rent and security and utility deposits. If these costs are too high, check with finance to see if a housing allowance advance is available. Also, when placing a security deposit on your rental, and the deposit is equal to $1,000 or more, finance will pay the deposit directly to your landlord. Once you move out, the landlord will return the deposit to finance without you ever having to go out-of-pocket. In the KMC individual single-family homes are expensive with most rentals being, multi-family apartments or duplexes. However, cheaper rentals can be found further from the bases. Currently, there is a shortage of four or five bedroom housing units on the economy. One- and two-bedroom homes are easier to find. Furnished apartments are also available. The housing office has a database of apartments and homes available. Just enter your requirements and a list of possible choices will be printed. Be aware, often German homes have two adjoining rooms with only one access to both rooms. In these situations, the rooms are only considered one room. Also important to note is that some finished basements cannot be considered as bedrooms on the housing listings. For example, my home was listed as a 2 bedroom with basement when in fact it is 3 bedrooms (2 rooms attached) and a finished basement that we now use as a guest bedroom. One of the best places to check out the types of housing available is in the classified ads of the Kaiserslautern American (KA) KMC military newspaper. Military wives usually can find jobs on base, especially in child care.
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My husband (E4, who is graduating nursing school) and I just got orders for Landstul Germany and in the orders in tiny little font at the bottom it says were only approved for a 1 bedroom house? I've never heard of 1 bedroom military houses. Is this true? I would have thought we would get at least a 2 bedroom... What is base housing like in general? A PX or BX? What about getting a job on base? It's just me and my husband, no kids. And as far as I know, we are not authorized to live off base?
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don't know. you can find out more about the bases, links, on http://www.angelica.dds.nl/armybase.php if that is in the south of germany, it is green, clean, and pretty there
2 :
Because Germany is an overseas tour, there are additional allowances along with the normal BAQ. You can obtain housing rate information for Germany at the DTIC Per Diem site. BAQ and OHA (Overseas Housing Allowance) are usually sufficient to cover the rent and a portion of the utilities. Lower ranking service members with a family size requiring 3 - 4 bedrooms will have a more difficult time finding a house on the economy within their price range. If you choose to accept government housing you can submit an application once you receive your orders. Submit a DD Form 1746 and a copy of your orders assigning you to Germany to your local housing office and they will forward it to the KMC Housing Office. Government housing locations are at Ramstein AB, Sembach Annex, Landstuhl, Vogelweh and Kaiserslautern (Flieger/Blutacker). In base or post clusters, it is common for a person to receive housing on a different base than the one where they work. Most bases in the KMC are within 10 to 25 minutes of each other. Much of the Air Force government housing was built in the 1950s as apartment buildings, and each building houses either 18 or 24 families. Over half of the units have never been renovated. Again, single or unaccompanied military members in grades E-1 through E-4 must live in the dormitories. Housing on the economy varies from small apartments to massive freestanding homes. The average move-in costs run from $1,000 to $3,000, which is offset by MIHA (Move In Housing Allowance). Move in costs include first month's rent and security and utility deposits. If these costs are too high, check with finance to see if a housing allowance advance is available. Also, when placing a security deposit on your rental, and the deposit is equal to $1,000 or more, finance will pay the deposit directly to your landlord. Once you move out, the landlord will return the deposit to finance without you ever having to go out-of-pocket. In the KMC individual single-family homes are expensive with most rentals being, multi-family apartments or duplexes. However, cheaper rentals can be found further from the bases. Currently, there is a shortage of four or five bedroom housing units on the economy. One- and two-bedroom homes are easier to find. Furnished apartments are also available. The housing office has a database of apartments and homes available. Just enter your requirements and a list of possible choices will be printed. Be aware, often German homes have two adjoining rooms with only one access to both rooms. In these situations, the rooms are only considered one room. Also important to note is that some finished basements cannot be considered as bedrooms on the housing listings. For example, my home was listed as a 2 bedroom with basement when in fact it is 3 bedrooms (2 rooms attached) and a finished basement that we now use as a guest bedroom. One of the best places to check out the types of housing available is in the classified ads of the Kaiserslautern American (KA) KMC military newspaper. Military wives usually can find jobs on base, especially in child care.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Need Constructive Advice About Emigrating to Germany
Need Constructive Advice About Emigrating to Germany?
I am very seriously wanting to move to Europe -- either the UK or Germany, preferably Germany. I love the German culture, lived there as a child, and really want to go back. I am divorced, female, 49 years old. I live in the US right now. I would say I am somewhat fluent. However, several of my German friends laugh when I say that and state that I am much more fluent than I give myself credit for. As Germans are not known to be extremely forthcoming with compliments that speaks volumes. My writing skills need work. I am sure if I was in a totally German speaking environment, I'd be fluent very quickly. My mother spoke German (first language) and I have been told I was fluent in German until we moved back to the States when I was seven. As for work experience, I have worked primarily in upper level administrative areas (executive secretary), have had my own business, worked in sales and marketing. I have a good solid work history. But I am sure that I do not have a "critical" skill that would make moving to Germany much easier. I was also born in the UK and have been told I am still a citizen -- I was born before the citizen laws changed in the UK. I basically have dual citizenship. I am thinking that having British citizenship would make it easier to emigrate to Germany as they are part of the EU. As one barrister told me -- "the Queen still considers you one of hers." So, I need some good constructive advice. What would be considered a critical skill in Germany or the UK that would make emigrating easier? IT? Nursing? I am willing to get training here if necessary. I am methodical and like to have a good solid plan to work from. I also understand that this will be a process that cannot be hurried. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Ok then get back your UK citizenship. As soon as you have your UK citizenship you are free to live and work in any EU country without ANY restriction. You are also free to open a business and travel to and from anywhere in the EU. If you are a UK citizen it is good to know that EU laws forbid discrimination against any other EU citizen. This means that except for voting you have all same rights as German citizen as a UK citizen. Get your UK passport ID or passport and the next day you can fly to Germany. Training in Germany or the UK are much more cumbersome than in the US with much longer training periods than in the US (you would be in for 3 years at least).. Very solid English skills and entrepreneurship are a valuable asset. You might be able to find something.
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The first answer has noticed the key point - as you were born in the UK before 1983 you are a British Citizen. That makes it infinitely easier. Get a British passport from the embassy in Washington - the only document you need to prove your entitlement is your full British birth certificate - and you then have proof that you have complete freedom to live and work in Germany, thanks to the EU's freedom of movement laws. All that then remains is to find somewhere to live and a job. Actually, if your mother is German, you possibly also have German nationality as that depends entirely on parentage and not where you were born, but as Germany does not recognise dual nationality you have undoubtedly lost that. Being bilingual (or at least potentially so - being there and having to speak the language will bring it all back very fast) will undoubtedly be useful in the sort of areas you have experience in. See the link below - you can visit Germany for up to three months with no questions asked, but after that you need to register your residence and without a job that could get difficult. So whether it is a good idea to look for work there or from the USA is something you'll have to weigh up, of course.
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German Population is aging. There many people going to be in Homes and therefore there looking to increase Nurses or People who could work with aging population and pay taxes to support the Pension system. There is alot I cannot explain here.
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I am very seriously wanting to move to Europe -- either the UK or Germany, preferably Germany. I love the German culture, lived there as a child, and really want to go back. I am divorced, female, 49 years old. I live in the US right now. I would say I am somewhat fluent. However, several of my German friends laugh when I say that and state that I am much more fluent than I give myself credit for. As Germans are not known to be extremely forthcoming with compliments that speaks volumes. My writing skills need work. I am sure if I was in a totally German speaking environment, I'd be fluent very quickly. My mother spoke German (first language) and I have been told I was fluent in German until we moved back to the States when I was seven. As for work experience, I have worked primarily in upper level administrative areas (executive secretary), have had my own business, worked in sales and marketing. I have a good solid work history. But I am sure that I do not have a "critical" skill that would make moving to Germany much easier. I was also born in the UK and have been told I am still a citizen -- I was born before the citizen laws changed in the UK. I basically have dual citizenship. I am thinking that having British citizenship would make it easier to emigrate to Germany as they are part of the EU. As one barrister told me -- "the Queen still considers you one of hers." So, I need some good constructive advice. What would be considered a critical skill in Germany or the UK that would make emigrating easier? IT? Nursing? I am willing to get training here if necessary. I am methodical and like to have a good solid plan to work from. I also understand that this will be a process that cannot be hurried. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Ok then get back your UK citizenship. As soon as you have your UK citizenship you are free to live and work in any EU country without ANY restriction. You are also free to open a business and travel to and from anywhere in the EU. If you are a UK citizen it is good to know that EU laws forbid discrimination against any other EU citizen. This means that except for voting you have all same rights as German citizen as a UK citizen. Get your UK passport ID or passport and the next day you can fly to Germany. Training in Germany or the UK are much more cumbersome than in the US with much longer training periods than in the US (you would be in for 3 years at least).. Very solid English skills and entrepreneurship are a valuable asset. You might be able to find something.
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The first answer has noticed the key point - as you were born in the UK before 1983 you are a British Citizen. That makes it infinitely easier. Get a British passport from the embassy in Washington - the only document you need to prove your entitlement is your full British birth certificate - and you then have proof that you have complete freedom to live and work in Germany, thanks to the EU's freedom of movement laws. All that then remains is to find somewhere to live and a job. Actually, if your mother is German, you possibly also have German nationality as that depends entirely on parentage and not where you were born, but as Germany does not recognise dual nationality you have undoubtedly lost that. Being bilingual (or at least potentially so - being there and having to speak the language will bring it all back very fast) will undoubtedly be useful in the sort of areas you have experience in. See the link below - you can visit Germany for up to three months with no questions asked, but after that you need to register your residence and without a job that could get difficult. So whether it is a good idea to look for work there or from the USA is something you'll have to weigh up, of course.
3 :
German Population is aging. There many people going to be in Homes and therefore there looking to increase Nurses or People who could work with aging population and pay taxes to support the Pension system. There is alot I cannot explain here.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Currently stationed in Germany, Husband due to deploy in Feb 09' but school starts Dec in TN do I go
Currently stationed in Germany, Husband due to deploy in Feb 09' but school starts Dec in TN do I go?
I will have been in Germany for almost a year with my husband when my nursing school starts back in the states..Nursing is not a option here for me in Germany. Its a 13 month course. He will be deployed in Feb 09' for Iraq (as we know so far) I feel really bad for leaving my husband in Dec to go do school but if I wait Ill have to spend time away from him after his deployment but im soo scared something will happen to him and ill wish I would have stayed that extra month..But schooling is important b/c when we go back to the states from Germany I will be the only one working while he is school finishing his degree.. I don't know what to do..My husband is far more important than schooling but we will be in a bind if we go back to the states and me and him both in school..
Marriage & Divorce - 4 Answers
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Go back to TN for school. Good luck.
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Discuss it with your husband and see how he feels about it. Maybe he will be able to take some leave before shipping out to Iraq. Also since you are military, you may be able to fly back and forth on military planes.
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It sounds as if whether you go in Dec or after he comes back from his deployment that you are going to have to be away from each other. Ask your husband which he would prefer, since this both concerns you guys and go from there. You should definitely finish school though, especially since your husband want to finish school when you get back to the states.Is there any chance that your husband can take leave in Dec or Jan? If so, go ahead and start school and let him spend time with you down there. If not, maybe you shouldn't go but instead use your time in Germany to get a job at like the BX or Commissary and just save up a ton of money until he gets back, that way you are not in a financial bind when you go back to the States and you can both go to school at the same time.
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I am also stationed in Germany and I am also deploying in January 09. I am in Finance and keep one thing in mind. If you go home for more then 30 days your husband will lose COLA. Now if you go home on ERD orders your trip home will be paid for and you will get BAH while your husband is deployed. You did not mention in your question what your husband thinks. I would like to know that before I can answer you. If your husband feels the same way you do then go. If not take his feelings into consideration and decide together, since whatever financial situation you find yourself in will be his also. Good luck and from one Soldier to another Soldier tell him I said God Bless.
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I will have been in Germany for almost a year with my husband when my nursing school starts back in the states..Nursing is not a option here for me in Germany. Its a 13 month course. He will be deployed in Feb 09' for Iraq (as we know so far) I feel really bad for leaving my husband in Dec to go do school but if I wait Ill have to spend time away from him after his deployment but im soo scared something will happen to him and ill wish I would have stayed that extra month..But schooling is important b/c when we go back to the states from Germany I will be the only one working while he is school finishing his degree.. I don't know what to do..My husband is far more important than schooling but we will be in a bind if we go back to the states and me and him both in school..
Marriage & Divorce - 4 Answers
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Go back to TN for school. Good luck.
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Discuss it with your husband and see how he feels about it. Maybe he will be able to take some leave before shipping out to Iraq. Also since you are military, you may be able to fly back and forth on military planes.
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It sounds as if whether you go in Dec or after he comes back from his deployment that you are going to have to be away from each other. Ask your husband which he would prefer, since this both concerns you guys and go from there. You should definitely finish school though, especially since your husband want to finish school when you get back to the states.Is there any chance that your husband can take leave in Dec or Jan? If so, go ahead and start school and let him spend time with you down there. If not, maybe you shouldn't go but instead use your time in Germany to get a job at like the BX or Commissary and just save up a ton of money until he gets back, that way you are not in a financial bind when you go back to the States and you can both go to school at the same time.
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I am also stationed in Germany and I am also deploying in January 09. I am in Finance and keep one thing in mind. If you go home for more then 30 days your husband will lose COLA. Now if you go home on ERD orders your trip home will be paid for and you will get BAH while your husband is deployed. You did not mention in your question what your husband thinks. I would like to know that before I can answer you. If your husband feels the same way you do then go. If not take his feelings into consideration and decide together, since whatever financial situation you find yourself in will be his also. Good luck and from one Soldier to another Soldier tell him I said God Bless.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
could someone do the punctuation for this assignment please
could someone do the punctuation for this assignment please?
Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her I believe nursing became a respectable important profession.
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everything looks good to me
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I can. Just email me and I will edit it for you. (:
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then, and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing is a respectable and important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany! After the start of the Crimean War soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease! She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front! Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives! Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable! Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian! Thanks to her I believe nursing became a respectable important profession!
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then, and later, were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse, hospital reformer, and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head of all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse, hospital reformer, and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War(,) soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless(,) heartfelt efforts saved many lives(and) Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse(,) hospital reformer(,) and humanitarian. Thanks to her(,) I believe nursing became a respectable(,) important(,) profession. Commas CAN be placed at the end of the last word in a list so I do. It's not necessary.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her I believe nursing became a respectable important profession.
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everything looks good to me
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I can. Just email me and I will edit it for you. (:
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then, and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing is a respectable and important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany! After the start of the Crimean War soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease! She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front! Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives! Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable! Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian! Thanks to her I believe nursing became a respectable important profession!
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then, and later, were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse, hospital reformer, and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head of all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless, heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse, hospital reformer, and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War, soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services, and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless heartfelt efforts saved many lives. Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse hospital reformer and humanitarian. Thanks to her, I believe nursing became a respectable, important profession.
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Florence Nightingale received her nursing training in Egypt and Germany. After the start of the Crimean War(,) soldiers were dying because of inadequate medical care and rampant disease. She volunteered her services and the minister of war appointed her to head all nursing operations at the front. Her tireless(,) heartfelt efforts saved many lives(and) Her contributions to nursing then and later were invaluable. Florence Nightingale was a nurse(,) hospital reformer(,) and humanitarian. Thanks to her(,) I believe nursing became a respectable(,) important(,) profession. Commas CAN be placed at the end of the last word in a list so I do. It's not necessary.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Help!Should I move to Germany
Help!Should I move to Germany ?
I want to move to Germany after I get out of college but my parents said they would get so mad at me of I did because my brother moved there with his wife because she is German.and they never get to see their grandchildren.but I love it in germany and in college I'm taking nursing as my major and German as my minor.I love being there when Im there,I could defenitaly see myself living there.there's kind of a guy involved too. Ohh if it helps I already know intermediate german and still learning from all my family in Germany
Other - Europe - 6 Answers
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Germany is cool go for it
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yeah then three words. GO FOR IT! i mean i understand your parents want their kids with them but you could explain to them that its your life and you really want to move there. and i agree with you Germany is amazing i love it there too.... good luck! and have fun in Germany!. your parents should def. understand,
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go for it! i'm also moving ot germany after college.. i love it ! even though i dont know much german i'm still going!. question but what part? berlin?
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That is a hard decision. Why don't you get more information on Germany, How many people? Population? What do they do for a living? What type of society is it? How many children do people Have? Get to know your facts. What is the industry there? I would visit for a year or two, Why not? You would have to get immigration there.
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Look, this is YOUR life. You have to do what makes you happy, and only you (unless you have kids, then sorry, it's thier life your stuck till they are gone). But seriously, your parents will get over it, it is time to spread your wings, fly and make a nest of your own. Kudos to you for having a plan and seeing the beauty in another country then your own (not sure where you are, I'm in America and I think Germany is so beautiful). You are on the right path by having a career goal and by already trying to speak the language of the country you want to move too.
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Germany is amazing. I would deff finish college first ;w/o a college degree you will be struggling .Do not move there just for a guy ;also keep in mind the difference between Euro and USD .germany is very nice but living there is very different from visiting ..
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I want to move to Germany after I get out of college but my parents said they would get so mad at me of I did because my brother moved there with his wife because she is German.and they never get to see their grandchildren.but I love it in germany and in college I'm taking nursing as my major and German as my minor.I love being there when Im there,I could defenitaly see myself living there.there's kind of a guy involved too. Ohh if it helps I already know intermediate german and still learning from all my family in Germany
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Germany is cool go for it
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yeah then three words. GO FOR IT! i mean i understand your parents want their kids with them but you could explain to them that its your life and you really want to move there. and i agree with you Germany is amazing i love it there too.... good luck! and have fun in Germany!. your parents should def. understand,
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go for it! i'm also moving ot germany after college.. i love it ! even though i dont know much german i'm still going!. question but what part? berlin?
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That is a hard decision. Why don't you get more information on Germany, How many people? Population? What do they do for a living? What type of society is it? How many children do people Have? Get to know your facts. What is the industry there? I would visit for a year or two, Why not? You would have to get immigration there.
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Look, this is YOUR life. You have to do what makes you happy, and only you (unless you have kids, then sorry, it's thier life your stuck till they are gone). But seriously, your parents will get over it, it is time to spread your wings, fly and make a nest of your own. Kudos to you for having a plan and seeing the beauty in another country then your own (not sure where you are, I'm in America and I think Germany is so beautiful). You are on the right path by having a career goal and by already trying to speak the language of the country you want to move too.
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Germany is amazing. I would deff finish college first ;w/o a college degree you will be struggling .Do not move there just for a guy ;also keep in mind the difference between Euro and USD .germany is very nice but living there is very different from visiting ..
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Should I move to Germany
Should I move to Germany ?
I want to move to Germany after I get out of college but my parents said they would get so mad at me of I did because my brother moved there with his wife because she is German.and they never get to see their grandchildren.but I love it in germany and in college I'm taking nursing as my major and German as my minor.I love being there when Im there,I could defenitaly see myself living there.there's kind of a guy involved too. Ohh if it helps I already know intermediate german and still learning from all my family in Germany
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Yes you should, Germany is so beautiful. Do what would make you happy, not your parents. It's your happiness, not theirs. (:
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No, Germany is full of stupid Nazis.
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I want to move to Germany after I get out of college but my parents said they would get so mad at me of I did because my brother moved there with his wife because she is German.and they never get to see their grandchildren.but I love it in germany and in college I'm taking nursing as my major and German as my minor.I love being there when Im there,I could defenitaly see myself living there.there's kind of a guy involved too. Ohh if it helps I already know intermediate german and still learning from all my family in Germany
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Yes you should, Germany is so beautiful. Do what would make you happy, not your parents. It's your happiness, not theirs. (:
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No, Germany is full of stupid Nazis.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
American Girlfriend immigrating to Europe, qualified as a certified nursing assistant (CNA)
American Girlfriend immigrating to Europe, qualified as a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Okay here is my question - my beautiful girlfriend lives in the USA, wants to move to Europe. Germany is a strong possibility, and on top of being a certified nursing assistant, her aunt was born in germany, although they moved to USA with her uncle. I can easily move to Germany as I am a EU citizen, living in England. My question is, what is the easiest way for her, herself to move? Also, are there many areas of Germany which may be accessible for those not entirely fluent in German for jobs and social reasons? Thank you in advance for your responses! <3
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In the wake of security concerns and concerns over terrorism, many countries around the world have tightened their immigration laws to protect their citizens and visitors with legitimate reasons. This has since made it a bit harder to apply for visas for countries in the EU. We offer professional assistance on visa application procedures for the EU. Our experts are equipped with the latest and up to date information on immigration laws, policies and procedures for the EU. Whether you intend to come to any of these countries to for pleasure, visiting friends and family, work, study, marriage or permanent immigration, we would lessen your work load. Our expertise in these matters is second to none. We mainly cover the UK, Germany, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Russia, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland and many others. Contact us eurovisapro@yahoo.com
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Okay here is my question - my beautiful girlfriend lives in the USA, wants to move to Europe. Germany is a strong possibility, and on top of being a certified nursing assistant, her aunt was born in germany, although they moved to USA with her uncle. I can easily move to Germany as I am a EU citizen, living in England. My question is, what is the easiest way for her, herself to move? Also, are there many areas of Germany which may be accessible for those not entirely fluent in German for jobs and social reasons? Thank you in advance for your responses! <3
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In the wake of security concerns and concerns over terrorism, many countries around the world have tightened their immigration laws to protect their citizens and visitors with legitimate reasons. This has since made it a bit harder to apply for visas for countries in the EU. We offer professional assistance on visa application procedures for the EU. Our experts are equipped with the latest and up to date information on immigration laws, policies and procedures for the EU. Whether you intend to come to any of these countries to for pleasure, visiting friends and family, work, study, marriage or permanent immigration, we would lessen your work load. Our expertise in these matters is second to none. We mainly cover the UK, Germany, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Russia, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland and many others. Contact us eurovisapro@yahoo.com
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Monday, September 28, 2009
How do i go about moving from america, to the uk
How do i go about moving from america, to the uk?
I just graduated college with my nursing degree.. would i be able to use my degree in the uk and work?? Also i wanna live in england or germany How do i go about doin it yes i speak german ich bin aaron thomas, ein sprichen deutsche ya i speak german broken german
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You have to apply for a visa. http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/visa_application.asp
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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Do you speak German? The reason I mention do you speak German is: there is no way you could work in a German hospital without having the knowledge of German language. Ist sie ihr Deutsch gut genug für die Arbeit in ein Krankenhaus? Sind Sie fleunt in Deutsch? Wenn Sie viel Gluck dann! Speichern viele deutsche nicht Englisch sprechen. Having looked at your previous questions you have posted on this: My used to be step mom said she was putting me in prison for verbally harrasing my lil sis?? no she cant? Ok my used to be step mom is a fat over waight miserable lady.. ANd she encouraged my little sister who is 17 to date this 27 year old man she knows.. and my little sister told me she lost her virginity to him and everything.. well im just devistated i broke down and told the step mom she was a terrible mother and she ruined my little sisters life. and just kept going. ANd i told my little sister after she wuldnt listen to me she was a slut and how could u do this.. and i made jokes like shes knock knock whos there old saggy balls wanna lick em whore, and stuff like that ya it was bad but all my friends thought itd be funny if i did stuff like that and they told me just to give her hell and shed dump him from bein made fun of. well that didnt work now they say there tryin to get me in as much trouble as they can.?? can they what ever happened to freedom of speech and this was over a cell phone.. i dunno what to do im really scared. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjNpQIDYeicTyBUS4pfERULsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090915200836AACeKwh P.S looks like your not even fluent in English lol having read the above question. Amazing grammar for someone who has just graduated from college, you go along way lmao. Bedauerlich, daß sie nicht einmal Schreiben entsprechender Englisch es lol
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I just graduated college with my nursing degree.. would i be able to use my degree in the uk and work?? Also i wanna live in england or germany How do i go about doin it yes i speak german ich bin aaron thomas, ein sprichen deutsche ya i speak german broken german
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You have to apply for a visa. http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/visa_application.asp
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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Do you speak German? The reason I mention do you speak German is: there is no way you could work in a German hospital without having the knowledge of German language. Ist sie ihr Deutsch gut genug für die Arbeit in ein Krankenhaus? Sind Sie fleunt in Deutsch? Wenn Sie viel Gluck dann! Speichern viele deutsche nicht Englisch sprechen. Having looked at your previous questions you have posted on this: My used to be step mom said she was putting me in prison for verbally harrasing my lil sis?? no she cant? Ok my used to be step mom is a fat over waight miserable lady.. ANd she encouraged my little sister who is 17 to date this 27 year old man she knows.. and my little sister told me she lost her virginity to him and everything.. well im just devistated i broke down and told the step mom she was a terrible mother and she ruined my little sisters life. and just kept going. ANd i told my little sister after she wuldnt listen to me she was a slut and how could u do this.. and i made jokes like shes knock knock whos there old saggy balls wanna lick em whore, and stuff like that ya it was bad but all my friends thought itd be funny if i did stuff like that and they told me just to give her hell and shed dump him from bein made fun of. well that didnt work now they say there tryin to get me in as much trouble as they can.?? can they what ever happened to freedom of speech and this was over a cell phone.. i dunno what to do im really scared. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjNpQIDYeicTyBUS4pfERULsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090915200836AACeKwh P.S looks like your not even fluent in English lol having read the above question. Amazing grammar for someone who has just graduated from college, you go along way lmao. Bedauerlich, daß sie nicht einmal Schreiben entsprechender Englisch es lol
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Base housing in Germany
Base housing in Germany?
My husband who is graduating nursing school and I just got orders for Landstul Germany and in the orders in tiny little font at the bottom it says were only approved for a 1 bedroom house? I've never heard of 1 bedroom military houses. Is this true? I would have thought we would get at least a 2 bedroom... What is base housing like in general? A PX or BX? Thanks
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You better ask in section military this is travel Germany. And despite the fact there are American military bases in Germany the country is not an American base but an indepedent nation in Europe. I can tell you what housing is like in Germany but not what it is like on a American base since civilians only can get on such a base with a special permit which are issued very restrictive since 9/11. I can only guess that the size of your house or apartement will depend on the grade in the army of your husband at least that is what it is like in European countries.
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I am currently living on-post in Germany. I'm not in Landstul, but the on-post housing seems to be the same everywhere I've been in Germany. Unless you are an officer of some kind the housing is apartment-style. They are pretty small compared to what I was used to. One long building will have 3 separate stairwells, and there are 6 apartments per stairwell. Some of them come with a washer/dryer in each unit, while others have a shared laundry area in the basement. They only allow you one bedroom per couple and then additional rooms only if you have children or dependents. If you choose to and are approved to live off-post then they will help you find a 1-bedroom house.
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Yes it is true and it is very common in my family to stay with my hubby in one bedroom and do not get a second one for my spare bf
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I am going myself as a civilian, not much housing at landsthul, vogelweh has lots of housing study the driver test. Other questions are welcome.
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My husband who is graduating nursing school and I just got orders for Landstul Germany and in the orders in tiny little font at the bottom it says were only approved for a 1 bedroom house? I've never heard of 1 bedroom military houses. Is this true? I would have thought we would get at least a 2 bedroom... What is base housing like in general? A PX or BX? Thanks
Other - Germany - 4 Answers
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You better ask in section military this is travel Germany. And despite the fact there are American military bases in Germany the country is not an American base but an indepedent nation in Europe. I can tell you what housing is like in Germany but not what it is like on a American base since civilians only can get on such a base with a special permit which are issued very restrictive since 9/11. I can only guess that the size of your house or apartement will depend on the grade in the army of your husband at least that is what it is like in European countries.
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I am currently living on-post in Germany. I'm not in Landstul, but the on-post housing seems to be the same everywhere I've been in Germany. Unless you are an officer of some kind the housing is apartment-style. They are pretty small compared to what I was used to. One long building will have 3 separate stairwells, and there are 6 apartments per stairwell. Some of them come with a washer/dryer in each unit, while others have a shared laundry area in the basement. They only allow you one bedroom per couple and then additional rooms only if you have children or dependents. If you choose to and are approved to live off-post then they will help you find a 1-bedroom house.
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Yes it is true and it is very common in my family to stay with my hubby in one bedroom and do not get a second one for my spare bf
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I am going myself as a civilian, not much housing at landsthul, vogelweh has lots of housing study the driver test. Other questions are welcome.
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Anybody here from Germany...I got a question.(or if you know about german immigration)
Anybody here from Germany...I got a question.(or if you know about german immigration)?
I looked @ the things you have to do to become a german citizen. i just have one question...it says you have to give up your previous citizenship. but it also said there are ways around that. what do you have to do and if there are ways around it i would really like to know... just wondering cuz although i plan to live in germany and be a nurse, i would not be quite ready to give up my american citizenship. help me if ya can. thanks.
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It probably has to do with the concept of "dual citizenship." That is, depending on which country you are immigrating from, you may or may not have to give up your original citizenship. I know that the U.S. does not recognize dual citizenship, nor does Germany with the U.S., I believe. So, if you are American, you would have to renounce your American citizenship in order to claim German citizenship.
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You don't have to give up your present citizenship to live and work in Germany. BUT, it DOES depend on where you are from. And it's not that easy to get a german passport, if you are from the "wrong" country (so to speak, in regards to political relationship to your country). My suggestion: why don't you try to get a job here, and live the life for a while to see if you like it here first? This is a challenge in itself, as you need a residence permit AND a work permit (here you should get into contact with the Auslaenderamt in the area in which you want to live). The german "mentality" is a little different than yours (no matter where you are from). The unemployment is high here, and the hospitals are NOT looking for nurses to work here, like in the States. And the jobs are not as well paid as in the US. It's like a used car: Take a test drive before you buy.
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Just go for an Aufenthaltserlaubnis and run it from there. You renew it after the first, third, and 5th year. After the fifth year of continual residence the residence permit becomes permanent if you wish to stay ... which negates the problem of needing a German passport, plus you can always keep the US citizenship and return if you get tired of it. This is what I did ... worked fine, and I came back. All my German friends asked "why dont you get german citizenship" and I responded "because I don't have to, and why should I give up my right to live in the USA at a moment's notice?" Viel Glück!
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I looked @ the things you have to do to become a german citizen. i just have one question...it says you have to give up your previous citizenship. but it also said there are ways around that. what do you have to do and if there are ways around it i would really like to know... just wondering cuz although i plan to live in germany and be a nurse, i would not be quite ready to give up my american citizenship. help me if ya can. thanks.
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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It probably has to do with the concept of "dual citizenship." That is, depending on which country you are immigrating from, you may or may not have to give up your original citizenship. I know that the U.S. does not recognize dual citizenship, nor does Germany with the U.S., I believe. So, if you are American, you would have to renounce your American citizenship in order to claim German citizenship.
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You don't have to give up your present citizenship to live and work in Germany. BUT, it DOES depend on where you are from. And it's not that easy to get a german passport, if you are from the "wrong" country (so to speak, in regards to political relationship to your country). My suggestion: why don't you try to get a job here, and live the life for a while to see if you like it here first? This is a challenge in itself, as you need a residence permit AND a work permit (here you should get into contact with the Auslaenderamt in the area in which you want to live). The german "mentality" is a little different than yours (no matter where you are from). The unemployment is high here, and the hospitals are NOT looking for nurses to work here, like in the States. And the jobs are not as well paid as in the US. It's like a used car: Take a test drive before you buy.
3 :
Just go for an Aufenthaltserlaubnis and run it from there. You renew it after the first, third, and 5th year. After the fifth year of continual residence the residence permit becomes permanent if you wish to stay ... which negates the problem of needing a German passport, plus you can always keep the US citizenship and return if you get tired of it. This is what I did ... worked fine, and I came back. All my German friends asked "why dont you get german citizenship" and I responded "because I don't have to, and why should I give up my right to live in the USA at a moment's notice?" Viel Glück!
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
How can I start a life abroad after graduation
How can I start a life abroad after graduation?
I'm a nursing student in Georgia, USA and I aspire to move to Europe after I graduate and live and work there for at least a year. I'm thinking either Germany, England, Scotland, or Switzerland (I've visited and am fond of all of these places). How would I go about finding a job, a place to live, and starting a life there? Any advice would be helpful, especially from those who have had experience moving away!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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For Germany you become fluent in German, for Switzerland you become fluent in German, French, or Italian depending on where you want to live. If you only speak English you are limited to England and Scotland. You should get in contact with their boards to see what you can do to be qualified in the United Kingdom (though no love for Wales or Northern Ireland?!?!), you may have to attend extra courses, or just pay a fee. If you do speak any of the aforementioned languages the issue is the same, contact the board and find out what the procedure is for qualifying international nurses. Starting a life is your last worry now, you have to be allowed into the country first and be able to find work, which is less easy in the UK.
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I'm a nursing student in Georgia, USA and I aspire to move to Europe after I graduate and live and work there for at least a year. I'm thinking either Germany, England, Scotland, or Switzerland (I've visited and am fond of all of these places). How would I go about finding a job, a place to live, and starting a life there? Any advice would be helpful, especially from those who have had experience moving away!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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For Germany you become fluent in German, for Switzerland you become fluent in German, French, or Italian depending on where you want to live. If you only speak English you are limited to England and Scotland. You should get in contact with their boards to see what you can do to be qualified in the United Kingdom (though no love for Wales or Northern Ireland?!?!), you may have to attend extra courses, or just pay a fee. If you do speak any of the aforementioned languages the issue is the same, contact the board and find out what the procedure is for qualifying international nurses. Starting a life is your last worry now, you have to be allowed into the country first and be able to find work, which is less easy in the UK.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
We will be joining my husband in Germany
We will be joining my husband in Germany.?
I left Baumholder Germany a year ago. My husband just got extended and I will be headed back there, civilian this time. I am now ready to apply for nursing school, what timing. I hope someone can help me out with what if any, schools we can attend over there.
Military - 1 Answers
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You could work on your general education courses through the University of Maryland. As far as attending any German nursing schools, how good is your German. http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=36866 http://www.nursingschools.com/cgi-bin/schools/search.cgi?siteId=nursingschools.com&country=DE
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I left Baumholder Germany a year ago. My husband just got extended and I will be headed back there, civilian this time. I am now ready to apply for nursing school, what timing. I hope someone can help me out with what if any, schools we can attend over there.
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You could work on your general education courses through the University of Maryland. As far as attending any German nursing schools, how good is your German. http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=36866 http://www.nursingschools.com/cgi-bin/schools/search.cgi?siteId=nursingschools.com&country=DE
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Friday, August 14, 2009
american universities in europe *germany*
american universities in europe *germany*?
so i am looking for american universities in europe, especially in germany, in order to get a degree in nursing. does anyone know of any schools in germany or some links that might help me? thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I went to this one. //www.siu-heidelberg.de But i personally do not recommend it because you cannot earn full accreditation if you want to continue your studies in the US. You can also try this one, which sadly i cannot join anymore (I wish i could have know before). http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html they have great relations with american universities. (Very well known University). The famous and well respected Medical University in Germany is Heidelberg University. http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/ You can even study a semester abroad with this program http://www.heidelberg.edu/ajy/ Also, try //www.studyabroad.com Also, you can try Freiburg University or Rostock University. Those are the only universities that are in my knowledge that have good relation with american universities and the accredditation is valuable in the States as well (important!!!! always look for accreditation!!! S.A.C.S in the most common one) and those universities i mention, have many english-speakers programs to get you started with the regular classes. Contact me if you need more help or suggestions. Good luck.
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so i am looking for american universities in europe, especially in germany, in order to get a degree in nursing. does anyone know of any schools in germany or some links that might help me? thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I went to this one. //www.siu-heidelberg.de But i personally do not recommend it because you cannot earn full accreditation if you want to continue your studies in the US. You can also try this one, which sadly i cannot join anymore (I wish i could have know before). http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html they have great relations with american universities. (Very well known University). The famous and well respected Medical University in Germany is Heidelberg University. http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/ You can even study a semester abroad with this program http://www.heidelberg.edu/ajy/ Also, try //www.studyabroad.com Also, you can try Freiburg University or Rostock University. Those are the only universities that are in my knowledge that have good relation with american universities and the accredditation is valuable in the States as well (important!!!! always look for accreditation!!! S.A.C.S in the most common one) and those universities i mention, have many english-speakers programs to get you started with the regular classes. Contact me if you need more help or suggestions. Good luck.
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Any tips for flying with a breastfed infant
Any tips for flying with a breastfed infant?
My daughter is 4 months old and we will be flying back to the States from Germany. How can I make a comfortable nursing position for her?
Newborn & Baby - 11 Answers
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use a breast pump and give her your milk through a bottle
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take a pillow....That should help
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take a cushion or a boppy pillow with you... the arm rests are normally quite hard so it'll probably help her get comfortable.
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I always loved my Boppy , used them for my last two children. Always had a comfy spot for them with it!
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Football hold or maybe across your lap the "old fashioned" way if you can drape something across you. Maybe one of those pillows to help boost her head and make a comfy nest. I breastfed my kids, but please remember not everyone is comfortable seeing it in public. It wouldn't be terribly inconvenient to drape a light blanket across the view during feeding times.
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I dont see the problem. I dont think it would be hard to breastfeed in an airplane seat. maybe you could borrow a pillow from the airplane staff. they usually have pillows for travellers.
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i flew when my daughter was 3 and half months to dubai from England. I didnt really no what it was going to be like and was worrying but DONT worry at all. I took a couple of books and toys with me a muslim to cover up and the staff and the aeroplane equiped me with a cushion. If when you check in get the front of the cabin, which they normally do anyway with babies. I fed on take off as she does not use soothers and then just fed whenever she wanted, so she didnt scream the plane down, but she was quite chilled out. You should be fine the airpline will provide you with the things you need. For the position it was the same as normal but in a smaller seat but worked out of for her and was not to cramped.
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take a boppy or a pillow to help prop her up with.
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It's difficult because you need both wings to fly. Your best options are either to make sure she is sucking hard enough to hang on until you arrive or alternatively you could fly upside down so she doesn't fall off.
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I flew alone roundtrip from NYC to Honalulu with my son when he was 7/8 months. Since the flu outbreak they aren't keeping blankets on the planes usually now.. so you will want to bring your own light blanket. My son was rather large at this age... almost 22 pounds and very long. I was nervous about positioning as well. It's good to try to get a window seat I think. If I was nursing on the right side I turned my body a little to the right. This gave me a bit more modesty (as much as you can have with a large baby, lol) and his legs could go forward a bit instead of to the side. We just used a normal nursing position (head rested on crook of arm) as usual. I'm rather thin so this worked well for me. Really though, the seats aren't too narrow for nursing normally, even in coach I didn't have a problem any position. I always made it a point to let my neighbor know I would be nursing him on take-off and landing so that it was out in the open. It helped me to feel more comfortable as well and if someone was going to be shocked and appalled they could figure out their situation before we took off. In Europe this might not be an issue too much... but in the states some people seem to be very disturbed by public nursing for some reason. Anyways, hope this helps! Make sure you nurses to help with air pressure changes! ♥
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Coming from experience... take a pillow and a lightweight cover. Not only will the pillow help with nursing, but it will also help your arm strength in holding the baby when they fall asleep. The cover is for privacy. Also, bring an extra small blanket or burp cloth to roll up and place under your elbow for extra cushion or elevation.
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My daughter is 4 months old and we will be flying back to the States from Germany. How can I make a comfortable nursing position for her?
Newborn & Baby - 11 Answers
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use a breast pump and give her your milk through a bottle
2 :
take a pillow....That should help
3 :
take a cushion or a boppy pillow with you... the arm rests are normally quite hard so it'll probably help her get comfortable.
4 :
I always loved my Boppy , used them for my last two children. Always had a comfy spot for them with it!
5 :
Football hold or maybe across your lap the "old fashioned" way if you can drape something across you. Maybe one of those pillows to help boost her head and make a comfy nest. I breastfed my kids, but please remember not everyone is comfortable seeing it in public. It wouldn't be terribly inconvenient to drape a light blanket across the view during feeding times.
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I dont see the problem. I dont think it would be hard to breastfeed in an airplane seat. maybe you could borrow a pillow from the airplane staff. they usually have pillows for travellers.
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i flew when my daughter was 3 and half months to dubai from England. I didnt really no what it was going to be like and was worrying but DONT worry at all. I took a couple of books and toys with me a muslim to cover up and the staff and the aeroplane equiped me with a cushion. If when you check in get the front of the cabin, which they normally do anyway with babies. I fed on take off as she does not use soothers and then just fed whenever she wanted, so she didnt scream the plane down, but she was quite chilled out. You should be fine the airpline will provide you with the things you need. For the position it was the same as normal but in a smaller seat but worked out of for her and was not to cramped.
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take a boppy or a pillow to help prop her up with.
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It's difficult because you need both wings to fly. Your best options are either to make sure she is sucking hard enough to hang on until you arrive or alternatively you could fly upside down so she doesn't fall off.
10 :
I flew alone roundtrip from NYC to Honalulu with my son when he was 7/8 months. Since the flu outbreak they aren't keeping blankets on the planes usually now.. so you will want to bring your own light blanket. My son was rather large at this age... almost 22 pounds and very long. I was nervous about positioning as well. It's good to try to get a window seat I think. If I was nursing on the right side I turned my body a little to the right. This gave me a bit more modesty (as much as you can have with a large baby, lol) and his legs could go forward a bit instead of to the side. We just used a normal nursing position (head rested on crook of arm) as usual. I'm rather thin so this worked well for me. Really though, the seats aren't too narrow for nursing normally, even in coach I didn't have a problem any position. I always made it a point to let my neighbor know I would be nursing him on take-off and landing so that it was out in the open. It helped me to feel more comfortable as well and if someone was going to be shocked and appalled they could figure out their situation before we took off. In Europe this might not be an issue too much... but in the states some people seem to be very disturbed by public nursing for some reason. Anyways, hope this helps! Make sure you nurses to help with air pressure changes! ♥
11 :
Coming from experience... take a pillow and a lightweight cover. Not only will the pillow help with nursing, but it will also help your arm strength in holding the baby when they fall asleep. The cover is for privacy. Also, bring an extra small blanket or burp cloth to roll up and place under your elbow for extra cushion or elevation.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Refresher courses for reinstating nursing license
Refresher courses for reinstating nursing license?
OK here goes: I graduated in 1995 from a 2-yr college in NC and passed my NCLEX exam for my RN licensure. My license expired when I was in the Army in Germany (long story) and I want to reinstate it... I went to school in NC and currently live in NY... I need help, please... what do I need to do?
Health Care - 1 Answers
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You need to contact the board of nursing in the state your license is/was in to see what they require for reinstatement. The board of nursing either in your state or in NC can give you a list of approved refresher courses.
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OK here goes: I graduated in 1995 from a 2-yr college in NC and passed my NCLEX exam for my RN licensure. My license expired when I was in the Army in Germany (long story) and I want to reinstate it... I went to school in NC and currently live in NY... I need help, please... what do I need to do?
Health Care - 1 Answers
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You need to contact the board of nursing in the state your license is/was in to see what they require for reinstatement. The board of nursing either in your state or in NC can give you a list of approved refresher courses.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Stopped nursing my son 1yr. ago, all the sudden boobs leaking
Stopped nursing my son 1yr. ago, all the sudden boobs leaking?
I was forced to stop nursing my son a year ago when he was 6 months because my milk dried up. All of the sudden today they're leaking again. My husband just got home from 2 months in Germany and we just had sex for the 1st time, since he left, about a week ago. And I definitely haven't slept with anyone else ( that I know of.. lol JK!).. I took a pregnancy test and it came out neg. Has anyone else had this problem?
Newborn & Baby - 2 Answers
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Some of the hormones that are involved in breastfeeding are the same as hormones your body produces during sex. It's possible that having sex, particularly after a long abstinence, triggered your body to produce a little bit of milk. It's nothing to worry about.
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Oxytocin is responsible for milk letdown. It is also the same hormone released during sex and in larger amounts during orgasm.
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I was forced to stop nursing my son a year ago when he was 6 months because my milk dried up. All of the sudden today they're leaking again. My husband just got home from 2 months in Germany and we just had sex for the 1st time, since he left, about a week ago. And I definitely haven't slept with anyone else ( that I know of.. lol JK!).. I took a pregnancy test and it came out neg. Has anyone else had this problem?
Newborn & Baby - 2 Answers
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Some of the hormones that are involved in breastfeeding are the same as hormones your body produces during sex. It's possible that having sex, particularly after a long abstinence, triggered your body to produce a little bit of milk. It's nothing to worry about.
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Oxytocin is responsible for milk letdown. It is also the same hormone released during sex and in larger amounts during orgasm.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Will a BSN degree be useful in Germany
Will a BSN degree be useful in Germany/?
I want to get my Bachelors in Nursing here in the U.S.A, after that eventually living in Frankfurt Germany, however if my degree wont transfer over to germany or if stands for nothing there, i obviously need to do something else.. Any help?
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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There are several things you should look into, in your situation. First off: Why do you want to move to Germany? Do you have German citizenship or are you a citizen of another member of the Schengen-Visa states? If not, you will need a work visa to stay in any Schengen-country for more than (I think) 6 months. To get a work visa or permit, you basically have to have a job in a Schengen-country. The employer, though, will only be aloud to give you the job if you can prove that you have specific skills in that work field that no German or European employee has. So it is very hard for US Americans to get a job in Germany, if they are not employed by the Army or are with a (German or European) spouse. 2nd: Nursing in Germany is not a BSN degree. Becoming a nurse in Germany you do vocational training (2 -3 years), not college. So the degree would not transfer directly, I guess. 3rd: Germany has many nurses right now who are unemployed. Hospitals and care facilities are staffing only the minimum of needed personnel, bridging over deficiencies with untrained people, youth who do a gap year in the social sector, interns, temporary helps or nurses on mini job (400€ a month). So it is very hard for them to find a job that pays the bills, and the employers can pick and choose from the market as it is. As we have no further information on your situation, it is very hard to give you any information that would help you job- or education-wise, other than: Learn German. Without good language skills, it is virtually impossible to find a job in Germany. Good luck. @George: And if you ever had had a relative in a care facility and talked to the nurses there, they would have told you what they are paid and that there usually is only one trained nurse there at night, the rest being untrained temporary personell, because trained people are too expensive for them to hire. And if you had ever talked to the people standing around the Arbeitsagentur, you would know how many of them have originally been nurses and are now getting "Umschulung" after "Umschulung". Where do you get your facts from? The people and situations you look at when you open your eyes or a fancy magazine with loads of nice statistics? Geez! And than you even take it out in public and don't let people answer to your insults through a mail. Kindisch. Echt.
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American degrees are not recognised in Germany, so you probably will have to pass extra tests to get the degree recognised, that said there is a real need for people working in the sector you want to work but be aware the paycheck will not be great. Good luck
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Bernd is correct Fracceled apparently is NOT German otherwise she would be aware that not only there are nO unemployed nurses on the contrary Germany has not enough nurses but that is due to the reason Bernd mentioned already nurses are not payed good enough. @ Frackeled if you claim to be German ever heared the word Pflegenotstand?! Get your facts straight before posting nonsense on here and confusing people who have questions!
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I want to get my Bachelors in Nursing here in the U.S.A, after that eventually living in Frankfurt Germany, however if my degree wont transfer over to germany or if stands for nothing there, i obviously need to do something else.. Any help?
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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There are several things you should look into, in your situation. First off: Why do you want to move to Germany? Do you have German citizenship or are you a citizen of another member of the Schengen-Visa states? If not, you will need a work visa to stay in any Schengen-country for more than (I think) 6 months. To get a work visa or permit, you basically have to have a job in a Schengen-country. The employer, though, will only be aloud to give you the job if you can prove that you have specific skills in that work field that no German or European employee has. So it is very hard for US Americans to get a job in Germany, if they are not employed by the Army or are with a (German or European) spouse. 2nd: Nursing in Germany is not a BSN degree. Becoming a nurse in Germany you do vocational training (2 -3 years), not college. So the degree would not transfer directly, I guess. 3rd: Germany has many nurses right now who are unemployed. Hospitals and care facilities are staffing only the minimum of needed personnel, bridging over deficiencies with untrained people, youth who do a gap year in the social sector, interns, temporary helps or nurses on mini job (400€ a month). So it is very hard for them to find a job that pays the bills, and the employers can pick and choose from the market as it is. As we have no further information on your situation, it is very hard to give you any information that would help you job- or education-wise, other than: Learn German. Without good language skills, it is virtually impossible to find a job in Germany. Good luck. @George: And if you ever had had a relative in a care facility and talked to the nurses there, they would have told you what they are paid and that there usually is only one trained nurse there at night, the rest being untrained temporary personell, because trained people are too expensive for them to hire. And if you had ever talked to the people standing around the Arbeitsagentur, you would know how many of them have originally been nurses and are now getting "Umschulung" after "Umschulung". Where do you get your facts from? The people and situations you look at when you open your eyes or a fancy magazine with loads of nice statistics? Geez! And than you even take it out in public and don't let people answer to your insults through a mail. Kindisch. Echt.
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American degrees are not recognised in Germany, so you probably will have to pass extra tests to get the degree recognised, that said there is a real need for people working in the sector you want to work but be aware the paycheck will not be great. Good luck
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Bernd is correct Fracceled apparently is NOT German otherwise she would be aware that not only there are nO unemployed nurses on the contrary Germany has not enough nurses but that is due to the reason Bernd mentioned already nurses are not payed good enough. @ Frackeled if you claim to be German ever heared the word Pflegenotstand?! Get your facts straight before posting nonsense on here and confusing people who have questions!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Why didn't Obama visit the wounded troops and doctors and nurses while in Germany? He canceled on them, which
Why didn't Obama visit the wounded troops and doctors and nurses while in Germany? He canceled on them, which
must have dissapointed some
Politics - 13 Answers
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There are not wounded troops in Germany, there is no war going on there.
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Some of his big money supporters would not want him seen as supporting the military, would be my guess. So, he went to the Ritz Carlton for a workout. Much more important.
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well ur right, prob disappointed some but thrilled others...cuz the last thing i want when im laid up in the hospital is freakin Barack LUNCH-BOX Obama walking in my room stuttering and spitting all over me and my freakin I.V. tube...ugh, yuck!
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Scheduling conflict? I only know the silly season is called that for a reason.
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He can't visit everybody...I think it's great that at least he's there talking and trying to touch as many people lives as he can! Look at old man McCain...he's here talking about how he doesn't want to visit anyone until he's THE president...well it's not gonna happen unless you get your old lazy butt out there!!!
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Because he can't handle the troops on any level. He is an opportunist and chose to try and emulate Kennedy and Reagan by speaking near the old Berlin Wall. What a boon.
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Troops are just little people in the minds of elitist liberals. They don't count according to liberals.
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He had to get back to his hotel and work out...didn't you hear?
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Germany has a very large vet hospice for Iraqi troops and the reason he did not go was he said it is not right to be campaigning and visit troops. Too bad this trip is not campaigning. There are no votes to be won in Germany. He will have to do better than that.
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And next you can complain that the secret service protection is costing too much: he needs to go more places and have less protection seems to be the theme of the day. You all are starting to sound like nags.
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Curious is uninformed about wounded soldiers who are sent to Germany for treatment. I of all people an not an Obama fan but the Pentagon is now taking for not allowing Obama to visit the troops which is "fishy" but Obama did not increase his popularity with the military during his "visit' he just cemented his dislike of the military.
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He knew you needed some new material to bash him with. Your proof is so convincing
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Sadly, because Osama I mean Obama thinks they are traitors and he doesn't believe their sacrifices are worthwhile. This is just the latest proof he is TOTALLY UNPATRIOTIC! Peace
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must have dissapointed some
Politics - 13 Answers
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There are not wounded troops in Germany, there is no war going on there.
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Some of his big money supporters would not want him seen as supporting the military, would be my guess. So, he went to the Ritz Carlton for a workout. Much more important.
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well ur right, prob disappointed some but thrilled others...cuz the last thing i want when im laid up in the hospital is freakin Barack LUNCH-BOX Obama walking in my room stuttering and spitting all over me and my freakin I.V. tube...ugh, yuck!
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Scheduling conflict? I only know the silly season is called that for a reason.
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He can't visit everybody...I think it's great that at least he's there talking and trying to touch as many people lives as he can! Look at old man McCain...he's here talking about how he doesn't want to visit anyone until he's THE president...well it's not gonna happen unless you get your old lazy butt out there!!!
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Because he can't handle the troops on any level. He is an opportunist and chose to try and emulate Kennedy and Reagan by speaking near the old Berlin Wall. What a boon.
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Troops are just little people in the minds of elitist liberals. They don't count according to liberals.
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He had to get back to his hotel and work out...didn't you hear?
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Germany has a very large vet hospice for Iraqi troops and the reason he did not go was he said it is not right to be campaigning and visit troops. Too bad this trip is not campaigning. There are no votes to be won in Germany. He will have to do better than that.
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And next you can complain that the secret service protection is costing too much: he needs to go more places and have less protection seems to be the theme of the day. You all are starting to sound like nags.
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Curious is uninformed about wounded soldiers who are sent to Germany for treatment. I of all people an not an Obama fan but the Pentagon is now taking for not allowing Obama to visit the troops which is "fishy" but Obama did not increase his popularity with the military during his "visit' he just cemented his dislike of the military.
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He knew you needed some new material to bash him with. Your proof is so convincing
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Sadly, because Osama I mean Obama thinks they are traitors and he doesn't believe their sacrifices are worthwhile. This is just the latest proof he is TOTALLY UNPATRIOTIC! Peace
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
is there a US military/veterans hospital in Germany
is there a US military/veterans hospital in Germany?
arent severely-injured US soldiers flown to that hospital in Germany? is there a chance i could work at that hospital? im a 20 year old American female. i want to get my nursing degree, and then join the army as a nurse. do you think id get to choose where i'm stationed? Can i say, "i am interested in working at the military hospital in Germany". ? Also, if they knew i spoke German, do you think they'd place me in that hospital? thanks for any input.
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yes there is thats where all our injured from iraq and afganistan go.
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"The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is an overseas military hospital operated by the United States Army and the Department of Defense. LRMC is the largest military hospital outside of the continental United States. It is located near Landstuhl, Germany, and serves as the nearest treatment center for wounded soldiers coming from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, it serves military personnel stationed in Germany as well as their family members. A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via Ramstein Air Base." wiki I don't know where they would station you but I am sure if you got a BSN you could join the Army and I bet they would honor that assignment.
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http://ermc.amedd.army.mil/landstuhl/index.cfm
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You go where they need you, and they really don't care if you can speak German or not. You may end up at Landstuhl or you may end up at Ft. Leavenworth, or you may end up somewhere else! I'm not sure about the Army, but I know that AF officer corp only stays in place for 2 - 3 years, and the medical corp is not allowed to get an in-place consecutive overseas tour. (IPCOT)
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arent severely-injured US soldiers flown to that hospital in Germany? is there a chance i could work at that hospital? im a 20 year old American female. i want to get my nursing degree, and then join the army as a nurse. do you think id get to choose where i'm stationed? Can i say, "i am interested in working at the military hospital in Germany". ? Also, if they knew i spoke German, do you think they'd place me in that hospital? thanks for any input.
Military - 4 Answers
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yes there is thats where all our injured from iraq and afganistan go.
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"The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is an overseas military hospital operated by the United States Army and the Department of Defense. LRMC is the largest military hospital outside of the continental United States. It is located near Landstuhl, Germany, and serves as the nearest treatment center for wounded soldiers coming from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, it serves military personnel stationed in Germany as well as their family members. A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via Ramstein Air Base." wiki I don't know where they would station you but I am sure if you got a BSN you could join the Army and I bet they would honor that assignment.
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http://ermc.amedd.army.mil/landstuhl/index.cfm
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You go where they need you, and they really don't care if you can speak German or not. You may end up at Landstuhl or you may end up at Ft. Leavenworth, or you may end up somewhere else! I'm not sure about the Army, but I know that AF officer corp only stays in place for 2 - 3 years, and the medical corp is not allowed to get an in-place consecutive overseas tour. (IPCOT)
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
RN in Mannheim, Germany
RN in Mannheim, Germany?
If I had an RN license (working on it right now) could I work in Mannheim, Germany and make the same amount that I would make living in the US? because I know that nursing graduates in germany don't make as much as they do in the US! and I've heard of the american military bases that they have in mannheim, Germany...I am a US citizen...please give me real answers no stupid answers this is serious thanks
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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Firstly I would contact the US Army and ask if you could work for them and what the rules and regulations are. As for the German job market have a look here maybe they can be of more help http://www.krankenschwestern.com/
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I live in Baumholder, Germany on a US Army post, Mannheim is about an hour away from here. Well there is no hospital on base, there is a clinic. Luckily for you, if you want to work in a hospital, Landstuhl hospital (largest armed forces hospital outside the us) isn't to far. It's only like 30 min from where i live. You would make fairly decent money as nurse working for the army, they call them army civilians. I can't remember the exact website for the job listings..but google something like chrma...or charma..its a listing of jobs for the armed forces in europe and us... again, you could always work at the clinic on Mannheim, i am sure they are in need of Rn's..or you could come down to baumholder, we always need more nurses here! hope it helped!
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If I had an RN license (working on it right now) could I work in Mannheim, Germany and make the same amount that I would make living in the US? because I know that nursing graduates in germany don't make as much as they do in the US! and I've heard of the american military bases that they have in mannheim, Germany...I am a US citizen...please give me real answers no stupid answers this is serious thanks
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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Firstly I would contact the US Army and ask if you could work for them and what the rules and regulations are. As for the German job market have a look here maybe they can be of more help http://www.krankenschwestern.com/
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I live in Baumholder, Germany on a US Army post, Mannheim is about an hour away from here. Well there is no hospital on base, there is a clinic. Luckily for you, if you want to work in a hospital, Landstuhl hospital (largest armed forces hospital outside the us) isn't to far. It's only like 30 min from where i live. You would make fairly decent money as nurse working for the army, they call them army civilians. I can't remember the exact website for the job listings..but google something like chrma...or charma..its a listing of jobs for the armed forces in europe and us... again, you could always work at the clinic on Mannheim, i am sure they are in need of Rn's..or you could come down to baumholder, we always need more nurses here! hope it helped!
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
i need a nursing bra size 34 A or 36 A
i need a nursing bra size 34 A or 36 A?
i've looked at every store i can possibly think of and i can not find my size in a nursing bra. i'm 7 months pregnant and running out of time. i'm located in germany with my husband who is in the military so i only really shop online. any suggestions on where to look because i really want to breastfeed.
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Wow your right. Their aren't a lot of 34 A nursing bras out there. I did find on site though. Hope you find a good bra!
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I picked up my nursing bras at wal mart, they actually fit and feel good! Anyways I swear I saw that size while digging to find mind. Trying checking out their website. Good luck!
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i've looked at every store i can possibly think of and i can not find my size in a nursing bra. i'm 7 months pregnant and running out of time. i'm located in germany with my husband who is in the military so i only really shop online. any suggestions on where to look because i really want to breastfeed.
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Wow your right. Their aren't a lot of 34 A nursing bras out there. I did find on site though. Hope you find a good bra!
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I picked up my nursing bras at wal mart, they actually fit and feel good! Anyways I swear I saw that size while digging to find mind. Trying checking out their website. Good luck!
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
What is the average Salary per year or month for a Nurse in Europe: UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy
What is the average Salary per year or month for a Nurse in Europe: UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy?
Just wanted to know being that a starting nurse in New York starts at 68K/year.
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In Cyprus they start with about 1000 euro per month but the more skills she has the more money she takes. What is 68k ?
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I don't think that the salary for a starting nurse is that high in Europe but I'm not sure.
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Just wanted to know being that a starting nurse in New York starts at 68K/year.
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In Cyprus they start with about 1000 euro per month but the more skills she has the more money she takes. What is 68k ?
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I don't think that the salary for a starting nurse is that high in Europe but I'm not sure.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
filipino nurses in germany
filipino nurses in germany?
my BF will be deployed in germany on may 2008. he sure does not want to not see me for the next 3 years..and is wondering if i can work as a nurse there. i heard that foreign nurses have a lower chance to be employed there because of the communication barrier. my question is, what are the things that i have to do, like is there a certain licensure exam that i need to pass like NCLEX or CGFNS for US countries? and what is the best approach that needs to be done to increase my chance of being employed? To Kengoller: the link is not working. is marrying him the only option? im too young to marry..its not that im not sure about him and our relationship..im just too young as 21.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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www.learn4good.com (theres a lot of advises for jobs in germany, incl. nursery)
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Here is a novel approach - get the info from the next German embassy! Thanks for the kudos I deserve now.
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Without speaking German you will have no chance to work in a German hospital. May be you can work in the American army hospital in Landstuhl. Try to get more information from this link. http://www.landstuhl.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil/
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If you can't speak fluent German you can't get a job. I assume he's in the military. Tell him to marry you so you can go with him.
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Well sweetie since it is I you are writing about... We are too young to marry now but we have the potential to be a great if not the greatest Mr. and Mrs. ever... The thing is we are both very realistic and intellegent more her than me... We also see that the reality of divorce revolves around the fact that couples often rush and although we are in love the magic dust only lingers for so long. We want to be real partners first because life is a battle and we have to be unified fully tried and tested before we take that step. We both have high opportunity if we marry she can get citizenship and become an Officer in the U.S Airforce and I can get out and persue my business passion. But neither of us are Opportunist we are in Love and we want to approach this with advice and prayer... We are quite responsible for a 21year old poor girl from Pi and a 23 year old poor brother from the hood of Los Angeles... But we know what it is to witness divorce as both my mother and hers were single parents... We want to be together but we want to take our time so if there are options outside of marrying please inform us. Thanks
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my BF will be deployed in germany on may 2008. he sure does not want to not see me for the next 3 years..and is wondering if i can work as a nurse there. i heard that foreign nurses have a lower chance to be employed there because of the communication barrier. my question is, what are the things that i have to do, like is there a certain licensure exam that i need to pass like NCLEX or CGFNS for US countries? and what is the best approach that needs to be done to increase my chance of being employed? To Kengoller: the link is not working. is marrying him the only option? im too young to marry..its not that im not sure about him and our relationship..im just too young as 21.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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www.learn4good.com (theres a lot of advises for jobs in germany, incl. nursery)
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Here is a novel approach - get the info from the next German embassy! Thanks for the kudos I deserve now.
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Without speaking German you will have no chance to work in a German hospital. May be you can work in the American army hospital in Landstuhl. Try to get more information from this link. http://www.landstuhl.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil/
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If you can't speak fluent German you can't get a job. I assume he's in the military. Tell him to marry you so you can go with him.
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Well sweetie since it is I you are writing about... We are too young to marry now but we have the potential to be a great if not the greatest Mr. and Mrs. ever... The thing is we are both very realistic and intellegent more her than me... We also see that the reality of divorce revolves around the fact that couples often rush and although we are in love the magic dust only lingers for so long. We want to be real partners first because life is a battle and we have to be unified fully tried and tested before we take that step. We both have high opportunity if we marry she can get citizenship and become an Officer in the U.S Airforce and I can get out and persue my business passion. But neither of us are Opportunist we are in Love and we want to approach this with advice and prayer... We are quite responsible for a 21year old poor girl from Pi and a 23 year old poor brother from the hood of Los Angeles... But we know what it is to witness divorce as both my mother and hers were single parents... We want to be together but we want to take our time so if there are options outside of marrying please inform us. Thanks
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
U.S. Nurse needing a job/study opportunities in Germany
U.S. Nurse needing a job/study opportunities in Germany?
Hi, My husband and I are going to be in Germany for the next two years. I've applied to the military bases in the area we're living, but they only want to hire military wives, which is understandable. So I am wondering about other possibilities...perhaps even getting my master's degree in an area of nursing that I can use when I get back to the States. Any suggestions?
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Definately look into that. Try to find out who's hiring there, if there's any possibility in career advancement while you're there. Sorry, if this wasn't very helpful, but I've never been to Germany
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Hi, My husband and I are going to be in Germany for the next two years. I've applied to the military bases in the area we're living, but they only want to hire military wives, which is understandable. So I am wondering about other possibilities...perhaps even getting my master's degree in an area of nursing that I can use when I get back to the States. Any suggestions?
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Definately look into that. Try to find out who's hiring there, if there's any possibility in career advancement while you're there. Sorry, if this wasn't very helpful, but I've never been to Germany
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Could an English speaker move to Germany alone
Could an English speaker move to Germany alone?
I'm from German decent and i love the German culture and language. I can speak well enough to be a tourist, but is it wise to travel to Germany (possibly just Berlin) and try to get a job? I want to be a nurse, could i make a living knowing lots of English and a bit of German? Is this a bad idea? I'd be starting out alone, but who says i wouldn't meet someone while i was there. :) Good, bad idea?
Other - Germany - 10 Answers
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yeah deffinately! europeans are always looking for employees who can speak english. and after spending a few months there, you'll be speaking perfect german!
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No, First of all unless you are an EU citizen you need to apply for a visa to move to Germany. Any decent job over here requires you to speak German.
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First of all what is your citizenship? To be of German descent means nothing at all unless you are a German citizen or another EU citizen you can not just move you will need a visa. Also be aware the salary of a nurse in Germany is really not good you will have a hard time to live on that money if you are lucky enough to get a job which is unlikely to happen if you don't speak fluent German. Also the fact that most Germans do speak English as as second language does not mean you can live in Germany without knowing the local language. EDIT 1) Since a couple of years it is indeed required to speak German when applying for a German student or work visa. 2) EVERY immigrant not speaking German is required to do an immigration course teaching German language history etc. It is nonsense that you can get any decent job in Germany without speaking the local language there are NO such jobs! Same is true for any other European country France you need to speak French Italy Italian etc. Unlike the US every European country has a national language and immigrants need to speak that language. EDIT II For the reason the UK is member of the EU British citizens do not need any visa to work in Germany !!
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The question of citizenship has been well answered. As to the language: Berlin is an ideal choice, because if you're going to live anywhere with less than fluent german, then Berlin is the place to do it. Good luck, und viel Spaß!
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once you have settled all the legalities, the reality is, can you handle understanding only some of the time? I lived in Austria and Germany for short periods of times each. Lots of people are willing to help you. You will be more well received if you are trying to learn German. But in general, it is a wonderful place to live, and if I could make it living that far away from my family, I would. The people are amazing and the country is beautiful. You will make many fast friends if you are open to it!!
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The answer is a very clear NO ! One of the conditions to get either a work or a student visa are sufficient language skills. These skills need to be proved by passing a test. That means unless you are an EU citizen you need to pass this test since all others need to get a visa to work in Germany. If you are an EU citizen you can legally move to Germany and search during 6 months to get a job. To find a job is very unlikely to happen unless you speak German.
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You'll have a hard time getting a visa by yourself. You could get a job for a company in the States (assume you're a US citizen) and try to get seconded or sent on an expatriate assignment. Job areas with lots of US expats in Germany are banking, engineering, software and accounting. You don't have to have language skills to get a visa like someone said. It would certainly make your life easier and you'd get more out of the experience but I've worked with many expats from around the world in Germany who don't speak a word of German. You can live your entire work career in Germany and never have to speak German if you keep to the expatriate community. That's a sad way to live in my opinion but it is possible. @Nathaniel - I suspect you are not a native English speaker since you seem to have made a few errors common to German speakers in your post. EDIT: There are thousands of expats in the Frankfurt area alone who don't speak a word of German. I worked for Ernst & Young, an accountancy firm, in Frankfurt for years and saw hundreds of expats from all over the world come through that office who couldn't order a meal at McDonald's in Germany. You'll never get an entry level job in Germany without speaking the language but at ESA in Darmstadt the official language is English and there are thousands of Americans working there who don't speak German. Check out the Intel factory in Leipzig or the Opel factory in Rüsselsheim where much of the leadership is from the USA and who send their kids to the Frankfurt International School. Not a word of German. I spent a month in the Barclay's office in Frankfurt and didn't hear a single British person working there speak a word of German. They ALL have valid work visas for Germany. It is simply not true that there is a test that they must pass. Simply not true. To claim otherwise is just ignorance.
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If you are not an EU national, forget the whole idea. The fact is that it doesn't matter in the slightest whether or not you are fully German on both sides of your family, if your passport is not an EU one, in the current economic climate you don't stand a snowball's chance in hell of getting a job in Germany or any other EU country. You cannot just up and go to Berlin if you are not an EU national and expect to find a job there. You must look for one from your country of origin first, and only if your potential can prove that he/she cannot find a German and EU national to do that work will you be granted a work/residency permit to live and work in Germany. And given that there are hundreds of thousands of very highly qualified university graduates in Europe who speak German fluently as often at least one other language very well, you are out of luck. If you attempt to go to Germany on a one-way ticket, you will be deported right back to where you came from. There's no reason why you cannot come visit and show a return ticket, but you would be there as a tourist. And tourists are not expected to go looking for work. And despite your German ancestry, you would be considered a foreigner. Fact. Obviously you need to do a LOT of research into this, and not be all starry-eyed about it. So start.
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In the moment it is a worse idea for we have not enough jobs for the people --- wait 2 years and the situation wil have changed and then we will have not enough people for the jobs. A better idea than Berlin is Hamburg --- more international and the jobless rate is very much lower. But Hamburg is not so expensive like Munich and Frankfurt.
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In general I think it is a good idea. Of course you have to solve the visa issue, and you need to speak pretty fluent German to find a decent job. Also, do not forget that nurses in Germany are paid a lot less than nurses in the U.S. Good luck. There are lots of U.S. companies in Germany. I recommend to find a job with any of these companies to improve your German skills, and later start studying to become a nurse.
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I'm from German decent and i love the German culture and language. I can speak well enough to be a tourist, but is it wise to travel to Germany (possibly just Berlin) and try to get a job? I want to be a nurse, could i make a living knowing lots of English and a bit of German? Is this a bad idea? I'd be starting out alone, but who says i wouldn't meet someone while i was there. :) Good, bad idea?
Other - Germany - 10 Answers
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yeah deffinately! europeans are always looking for employees who can speak english. and after spending a few months there, you'll be speaking perfect german!
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No, First of all unless you are an EU citizen you need to apply for a visa to move to Germany. Any decent job over here requires you to speak German.
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First of all what is your citizenship? To be of German descent means nothing at all unless you are a German citizen or another EU citizen you can not just move you will need a visa. Also be aware the salary of a nurse in Germany is really not good you will have a hard time to live on that money if you are lucky enough to get a job which is unlikely to happen if you don't speak fluent German. Also the fact that most Germans do speak English as as second language does not mean you can live in Germany without knowing the local language. EDIT 1) Since a couple of years it is indeed required to speak German when applying for a German student or work visa. 2) EVERY immigrant not speaking German is required to do an immigration course teaching German language history etc. It is nonsense that you can get any decent job in Germany without speaking the local language there are NO such jobs! Same is true for any other European country France you need to speak French Italy Italian etc. Unlike the US every European country has a national language and immigrants need to speak that language. EDIT II For the reason the UK is member of the EU British citizens do not need any visa to work in Germany !!
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The question of citizenship has been well answered. As to the language: Berlin is an ideal choice, because if you're going to live anywhere with less than fluent german, then Berlin is the place to do it. Good luck, und viel Spaß!
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once you have settled all the legalities, the reality is, can you handle understanding only some of the time? I lived in Austria and Germany for short periods of times each. Lots of people are willing to help you. You will be more well received if you are trying to learn German. But in general, it is a wonderful place to live, and if I could make it living that far away from my family, I would. The people are amazing and the country is beautiful. You will make many fast friends if you are open to it!!
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The answer is a very clear NO ! One of the conditions to get either a work or a student visa are sufficient language skills. These skills need to be proved by passing a test. That means unless you are an EU citizen you need to pass this test since all others need to get a visa to work in Germany. If you are an EU citizen you can legally move to Germany and search during 6 months to get a job. To find a job is very unlikely to happen unless you speak German.
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You'll have a hard time getting a visa by yourself. You could get a job for a company in the States (assume you're a US citizen) and try to get seconded or sent on an expatriate assignment. Job areas with lots of US expats in Germany are banking, engineering, software and accounting. You don't have to have language skills to get a visa like someone said. It would certainly make your life easier and you'd get more out of the experience but I've worked with many expats from around the world in Germany who don't speak a word of German. You can live your entire work career in Germany and never have to speak German if you keep to the expatriate community. That's a sad way to live in my opinion but it is possible. @Nathaniel - I suspect you are not a native English speaker since you seem to have made a few errors common to German speakers in your post. EDIT: There are thousands of expats in the Frankfurt area alone who don't speak a word of German. I worked for Ernst & Young, an accountancy firm, in Frankfurt for years and saw hundreds of expats from all over the world come through that office who couldn't order a meal at McDonald's in Germany. You'll never get an entry level job in Germany without speaking the language but at ESA in Darmstadt the official language is English and there are thousands of Americans working there who don't speak German. Check out the Intel factory in Leipzig or the Opel factory in Rüsselsheim where much of the leadership is from the USA and who send their kids to the Frankfurt International School. Not a word of German. I spent a month in the Barclay's office in Frankfurt and didn't hear a single British person working there speak a word of German. They ALL have valid work visas for Germany. It is simply not true that there is a test that they must pass. Simply not true. To claim otherwise is just ignorance.
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If you are not an EU national, forget the whole idea. The fact is that it doesn't matter in the slightest whether or not you are fully German on both sides of your family, if your passport is not an EU one, in the current economic climate you don't stand a snowball's chance in hell of getting a job in Germany or any other EU country. You cannot just up and go to Berlin if you are not an EU national and expect to find a job there. You must look for one from your country of origin first, and only if your potential can prove that he/she cannot find a German and EU national to do that work will you be granted a work/residency permit to live and work in Germany. And given that there are hundreds of thousands of very highly qualified university graduates in Europe who speak German fluently as often at least one other language very well, you are out of luck. If you attempt to go to Germany on a one-way ticket, you will be deported right back to where you came from. There's no reason why you cannot come visit and show a return ticket, but you would be there as a tourist. And tourists are not expected to go looking for work. And despite your German ancestry, you would be considered a foreigner. Fact. Obviously you need to do a LOT of research into this, and not be all starry-eyed about it. So start.
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In the moment it is a worse idea for we have not enough jobs for the people --- wait 2 years and the situation wil have changed and then we will have not enough people for the jobs. A better idea than Berlin is Hamburg --- more international and the jobless rate is very much lower. But Hamburg is not so expensive like Munich and Frankfurt.
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In general I think it is a good idea. Of course you have to solve the visa issue, and you need to speak pretty fluent German to find a decent job. Also, do not forget that nurses in Germany are paid a lot less than nurses in the U.S. Good luck. There are lots of U.S. companies in Germany. I recommend to find a job with any of these companies to improve your German skills, and later start studying to become a nurse.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
looking for barbra partner a nurse in germany during ww2
looking for barbra partner a nurse in germany during ww2?
searching england documents for a barbra partner a nurse during ww2 in germany
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Right. So all you have to do is search england documents for "barbra partner". It's under "p". And if it's not there it'll be under "b".
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My father was a baby in Munich, Germany during WW2 and he's 70years old now. Do you not think it's possible that she has passed away by now?
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searching england documents for a barbra partner a nurse during ww2 in germany
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Right. So all you have to do is search england documents for "barbra partner". It's under "p". And if it's not there it'll be under "b".
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My father was a baby in Munich, Germany during WW2 and he's 70years old now. Do you not think it's possible that she has passed away by now?
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Friday, May 1, 2009
What are the requirements needed to work as a nurse in germany? help please
What are the requirements needed to work as a nurse in germany? help please...?
help please....
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The nursing staff is usually a universally known requirement within all of the established countries within the world. All of the under developed countries have different regulations. The first thing, is that you have to have an Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Psychiatric Nursing designation, meaning that you need to have the training in one of these fields, in order to work as a nurse. Mind you, this is just the basic training. If you're wanting to work in a really specialized area, you will need to get more training and courses within the nursing sector. Some of the duties that you would be responsible for being a nurse anywhere as mentioned above is: 1) Dispensing Medications (only by RN's) 2) Triaging 3) Feeding, Dressing, and helping with Personal Hygiene 4) Establishing an IV, and inserting medical devices (RN's only) 5) Transferring patients 6) Following Doctor's orders 7) Coordinating diagnostic tests 8) Keeping the doctor apprised of new information 9) Bringing a bed pan, or a commode (wheelchair toilet) 10) Keeping up to date records of patient care These are just some of the duties. Please note #1 and #4 listed are ONLY to be performed by an RN. If you're a LPN, PN, CNA, or anything else, please tell them that you will NOT do these, as you're not qualified to be doing it.
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The nursing staff is usually a universally known requirement within all of the established countries within the world. All of the under developed countries have different regulations. The first thing, is that you have to have an Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Psychiatric Nursing designation, meaning that you need to have the training in one of these fields, in order to work as a nurse. Mind you, this is just the basic training. If you're wanting to work in a really specialized area, you will need to get more training and courses within the nursing sector. Some of the duties that you would be responsible for being a nurse anywhere as mentioned above is: 1) Dispensing Medications (only by RN's) 2) Triaging 3) Feeding, Dressing, and helping with Personal Hygiene 4) Establishing an IV, and inserting medical devices (RN's only) 5) Transferring patients 6) Following Doctor's orders 7) Coordinating diagnostic tests 8) Keeping the doctor apprised of new information 9) Bringing a bed pan, or a commode (wheelchair toilet) 10) Keeping up to date records of patient care These are just some of the duties. Please note #1 and #4 listed are ONLY to be performed by an RN. If you're a LPN, PN, CNA, or anything else, please tell them that you will NOT do these, as you're not qualified to be doing it.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
I am a Lpn and would like to move to Germany and work there, I am American what should I do
I am a Lpn and would like to move to Germany and work there, I am American what should I do?
I was think about a U.S military base? And also how much do nurses make in Germany? Thanks
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The first thing you have to do is get your RN as no real hospital is going to accept an Lpn. -I'm sorry but that's just the truth and I know it's hard and expensive......... Then, after you get your RN they have companies that specialize in Travel Nursing where you can go all over the US. Germany most likely won't take you unless, because they are somewhat like Canada, you have a special skill not found in the country. They reserve their jobs for citizens first. There is a way around it but a company would have to sponsor and request you. Go back and get your RN, you don't want to "wipe butt" for the rest of your life.
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You would need to have a work visa and a German nursing license which would likely require you to have your BSN and know how to speak German.
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To work as a nurse on a US military base, you would have to be in the US military. As an LPN, you aren't getting an employment visa work practically anywhere. It simply is not an adequate qualification for employment visas. RN is not enough most places, either. You'd need at least BSN, preferably MSN with a rare specialization, to be hired in most foreign countries and eligible for an employment visa. Employers have to obtain employment visas for their employees in most countries - you cannot apply. Also note that it is very difficult for any non-EU citizen to obtain employment and visa to work anywhere in the EU. Employment preferences are first, citizens of that country, then citizens of other EU countries.
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I was think about a U.S military base? And also how much do nurses make in Germany? Thanks
Immigration - 3 Answers
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The first thing you have to do is get your RN as no real hospital is going to accept an Lpn. -I'm sorry but that's just the truth and I know it's hard and expensive......... Then, after you get your RN they have companies that specialize in Travel Nursing where you can go all over the US. Germany most likely won't take you unless, because they are somewhat like Canada, you have a special skill not found in the country. They reserve their jobs for citizens first. There is a way around it but a company would have to sponsor and request you. Go back and get your RN, you don't want to "wipe butt" for the rest of your life.
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You would need to have a work visa and a German nursing license which would likely require you to have your BSN and know how to speak German.
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To work as a nurse on a US military base, you would have to be in the US military. As an LPN, you aren't getting an employment visa work practically anywhere. It simply is not an adequate qualification for employment visas. RN is not enough most places, either. You'd need at least BSN, preferably MSN with a rare specialization, to be hired in most foreign countries and eligible for an employment visa. Employers have to obtain employment visas for their employees in most countries - you cannot apply. Also note that it is very difficult for any non-EU citizen to obtain employment and visa to work anywhere in the EU. Employment preferences are first, citizens of that country, then citizens of other EU countries.
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