Working in the NetherlandsWhat type of job are you looking for? US registered nurse (RN)looking for employment in Europe. What nationality are you? American What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English French Spanish What country or area are you looking to work in and why? France UK Netherlands Germany Anywhere in Europe What field do you currently work in? Community care/home care What fields have you worked in before? Med-surg CCU Community health/home care What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor's in Nursing Master's in Health Administration Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both becasue you get to use a theoretical framework to deliver evidence-based care Describe the benefits of working with others Learning and supporting each other Describe the benefits of working alone Ability to use critical thinking skills to priotitize for the optimal benefit of those in your care What was your worst working experience? Having to care for 40 patients by myself on a busy long-term care unit for the first time as an agency nurse What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? That people are unique with very different physical and social issues. It's important to use all our skills, knowledge and resources to deliver holistic care What unique skills do you have? Self-starter, focused, good time management, excellent assessment and interpersonal skills, both clinical and management experience What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Any job where I can make a difference however minute What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The variety of patient needs and situations What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The myriad of governmental and insurance regulations hampering the delivery of quality/needed care to needy patients How can potential employers contact you? Email is preferred |