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1. Neurosurgical Resources

   anniputski replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro

   New site about the brain. Simple enough for families, too... http://www.savingthebrain.com/ Best of all, it's written by a nurse!

2. Just got an interview for neurotrauma ICU!

   anniputski replied to detroitdano's topic in Neuro

   Hope you get the job! It's gotten so competitive it's scary!

3. BSN RN from the Philippines, new here in Oregon

   anniputski replied to dadah_vxr's topic in International

   Wow.... I've never needed a transcript to apply for a job before. It must be very competitive these days. It's true that BON with verify your transcript in the first place Best of luck!

4. Foreign Educated Nurse (FEN) and their role in American healthcare.

   anniputski replied to Hyak's topic in International

   No there is no longer a shortage at present. And it's true that even local new grads are finding it hard to land good jobs.

5. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

   anniputski replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

   The Kaplan Study Tips really helped me a lot as a student nurse preparing for the NCLEX. They offer a few guides that lead you to the correct answer. And the rest is practice, practice, practice. It's definitely a must-read! http://ann2.net/pld/ka...

6. Night Shifters... How do you do it?

   anniputski replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   I'm another one of those who loves working nights... less fuss, less family members to deal with, less activity... MORE money! Then again, night shifts are not for everyone. And mostly it's how much you sleep during the day that matters. I, for inst...

7. foreign nursing grad struggling???

   anniputski replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in General Nursing

   sounds like you landed yourself a job in a subacute facility. It still isn't considered "acute care," unfortunately... I was in the same position as you. I worked in subacute for 5 months and tried my luck in a hospital. I don't think you'll need ...

8. How often do you work extra?

   anniputski replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

   I'm also one of those who rarely works extra.. if ever at all. Lazy lazy...

9. adjusting to night shift

   anniputski replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on your new job! You sure have a funny schedule. It will be tough especially because you're forced to switch back and forth. Working the night shift per se isn't too bad if you follow a certain routine. I started working nights a c...

10. Suggestions for study material

    anniputski replied to kadedid40's topic in NCLEX

    I personally did self review for the NCLEX using Mosby and Saunders. But what I found most helpful were the Kaplan general study tips. After some practice you find yourself "feeling" the right answers. Here's a link to those tips: http://ann2.net/...

11. Visa Arrival - How long after interview?

    anniputski replied to anniputski's topic in International

    Hi everyone. Good news! My friend's visa is on its way according to delbros. She was interviewed June 9 and they found her passport in the embassy on the same day. According to experience, it seems like it usually takes a month after you submit th...

12. Visa Arrival - How long after interview?

    anniputski replied to anniputski's topic in International

    Thanks for the input guys. It's been 3 weeks and so far her visa isn't here yet. It really is a test of patience.

13. NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    anniputski replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration

    I have 2 questions about PDOS... Can you just walk in on any weekday, or do you need an appointment? Also, I'm from the province. I was hoping to attend the PDOS just before (maybe the day before) I fly to the US. That way I won't have to spend for...

14. Visa Arrival - How long after interview?

    anniputski posted a topic in International

    I was wondering how long the visa arrives after the interview for those who've had minor problems or missing docs. My friend had her interview almost 2 weeks ago, but for some reason the embassy misplaced her passport. They let her go on with the in...

15. June 11-12, 2006 Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam

    anniputski replied to mtreyes's topic in Philippines

    I've also been hearing reports about this. My cousin, who took the exam, complained endlessly that a gapuz reviewee friend admitted leakage of some questions. He claims they were the exact questions -- word for word -- and had as much as 40 questio...