brent0709rn

brent0709rn has 5 years experience and specializes in PCCU,ICU,ER.

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1. Low Census??

   brent0709rn replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   same here in texas..

2. Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas

   brent0709rn replied to RN11's topic in International

   aga922, You can visit our hospitals website, just google it. There was no recruiter before. It was a direct hiring. I was lucky to see the add in the newspaper when they came to Manila. Sorry to inform you that there is no hiring as of now and the H1...

3. Nursing school in Philippine for foreign student

   brent0709rn replied to bumbumn's topic in International

   If you can afford US nursing school, I suggest you go for it. A lot of universities also offer English courses. I would also suggest going to nursing school in Australia or New Zealand and then work there. I know you also have that American dream but...

4. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

   brent0709rn replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

   i think it doesnt matter as long as its paid work. im from way down south in cagayan de oro city. as to the bed capacity, it does matter. some hospitals require at least a 300 bed capacity. Again maybe it depends on the employer. my current employer ...

5. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

   brent0709rn replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

   I agree with silverdragon on this. Be careful of recruiters that offer H1B. Its not for general nurses. The USCIS is now more vigillant about these applications. I have friends who were recently denied of H1B applications. I am here on an H1C visa wh...

6. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

   brent0709rn replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

   @ mr miyagi, i dont think Maryland requires SSN. just wait for your license. it will be mailed to you, or if they do require SSN you will receive a letter stating that you passed NCLEX but they cant release your license until you have your SSN. You c...

7. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

   brent0709rn replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

   I totally agree silverdragon that why if he would have planned to come here with his tourist visa, if he had one, I would absolutely discourage him. Im here in the US right now and I know the current situation here. The recent visa bulleting shows JU...

8. RN with DOH and MOH license in Dubai, UAE

   brent0709rn replied to ybanagako's topic in General World

   How much does a nurse in Dubai earn? What is the average salary? Will a US Licensed Filipino nurse with 2 years US hospital experience be exempted from sitting their nursing exam? I am asking this because I am currently in the US on an H1c visa and t...

9. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

   brent0709rn replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

   mr miyagi I presume you chose California for the board of nursing when you took nclex thats why your license will expire? Is that correct? You dont even have your license to begin with because you dont have Social Security no. Right? If you have thi...

10. Recruitment Agencies.

    brent0709rn replied to acepua's topic in International

    That is a good plan acepua =) I agree with that =) :yeah:I will contact u as soon as our hospital will be hiring again.

11. Recruitment Agencies.

    brent0709rn replied to acepua's topic in International

    I agree with silverdragon, stay away from agencies...and stay away from US if possible.. Congratulations for passing nclex though;) I dont want to burst your bubble but the US in retrogression right now. I think you know that. Please read the primer ...

12. Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas

    brent0709rn replied to RN11's topic in International

    I work in VBMC and i came in through H1c. I have been here since November of 2008.My visa is valid until Feb 2011. VBMC was able to petition 30 nurses last 2008 and all of us are here. Its not bad here at all. Harlingen is a small, quiet city in the ...

13. How many pinoys in the house??

    brent0709rn replied to lots_of_luv's topic in Philippines

    Brent here from the City of GoldeN Friendship - CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY! :) Soon to be in Gainsville, Florida..Just waiting for my interview..hopefully the retrogression will be lifted ASAP!!

14. Lame Duck Rumors

    brent0709rn posted a topic in International

    from HAMMOND LAW GROUP LLC The House and Senate get back to Washington DC on Tuesday, December 5. This will be the final session for the Lame Duck period. Depending on how much progress they are making, the session could last for just a few days or c...

15. Florida Roll Call ......

    brent0709rn replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida

    helo everyone!! :) Im Tim from the Philippines..I will be working soon in Shands at UF. Im just waiting for my embassy interview. Any shands at UF nurses out there?