datspinoi2u

datspinoi2u has 15 years experience and specializes in PCU/Coronary Care Unit/ICU.

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1. Military Nursing in the Philippines

   datspinoi2u replied to pinkrose104's topic in Philippines

   Could an openly gay male nurse apply?My friend is not flamboyantly out, but not ashamed of calling himself homosexual, does he have a chance of getting accepted? Here in the states they have the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, do they have the same ...

2. Nurse:Patient Ratio

   datspinoi2u replied to lactamase's topic in International

   Don't have to...just google it.

3. Nurse:Patient Ratio

   datspinoi2u replied to lactamase's topic in International

   Actually, it's Schwarzenegger and he filed a lawsuit AGAINST the ratio AFTER getting elected. He backed off after popular sentiments run favorably with the nursing unions (biggest of which is the CNA) that made it possible to maintain the right safe ...

4. I had enough. I want to shift.

   datspinoi2u replied to balegarcia's topic in International

   Yes, please while there's still time...PURSUE ANOTHER CAREER! You're neutral about nursing and it seems like you've got an option to be an accountant, then, GO FOR IT. Stop daydreaming about nursing in the States...IT WON'T HAPPEN! There are already ...

5. to my fellow filipina/filipino nurses working abroad

   datspinoi2u replied to nursey2008's topic in International

   I am a Filipino nurse working with other Filipino nurses in a BIG institution in the bay area. I admit that there are shifts when there are more Filipino nurses than other nationalities. But during these times, WE actually make more effort to ensure ...

6. Is there really a job waiting for us Filipino nurses in the US?

   datspinoi2u replied to emptystreets27's topic in Philippines

   I am totally aware of the Cuban migration "policy". BUT, the bottom line is they want OUT of their homeland and into the USA. Be it a political or economic reason, they want a preferable way of living. But that is something that WE all try to achiev...

7. Is there really a job waiting for us Filipino nurses in the US?

   datspinoi2u replied to emptystreets27's topic in Philippines

   HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE PHILIPPINES? Or even, heard a filipino RN "bragging" to another filipino RN about how "easy it is" to migrate or, even, just work here in the USA? For a filipino nurse to qualify, he/she must pass 1.the local Philippine boar...

8. Is there really a job waiting for us Filipino nurses in the US?

   datspinoi2u replied to emptystreets27's topic in Philippines

   For the original poster, the answer is NO! Hope is NICE if you have deep pockets to get into for every passing day, week, month and year without a job. Being realistic and a pragmatist would help fill your belly, keep a roof over your head and clothe...

9. Clinical Instructors and lecturers with no hospital experience?

   datspinoi2u replied to Libby_09's topic in Philippines

   Hopefully, this is not too late of an answer but obviously, you are really early in your nursing career. You see, cardiac medications are NOT held lightly. Be it a Beta blocker or an ACE-inhibitor, or even a simple diuretic, a person with a known hea...

10. Pass CCRN!! What scores were you getting?

    datspinoi2u replied to JadamR15's topic in SRNA

    Took my CCRN for the first time this Jan. 6 and got 105! I was so tired, did review cramming for 4 days before the exam. Listened to Laura V's DVDs' and practiced on the questions in Robin Dennison's CD. It was really exhausting but totally worth it....

11. Saudi Arabia

    datspinoi2u replied to Nurturer3's topic in General World

    I used to work in Riyadh, KSA and , believe me, everything works SLOW in that country. But, just curious, someone told you that you can work with an AD? Others may know more about this but 2 year nursing programs in the UK, Australia and New Zealan...