better to hear of the not so good cristine.
at least it'd in some way prepare you for things...

here's one more... a friend who resigned, re applied, same hospital, same area, she has the approval of the Director of nursing, no objections to come back...
she's still waiting...it's been one year...

please reconsider the tourist visa thing... but if your friend got a contract for you,(in a flash) then jump in!
welcome aboard!