FLnurse11

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1. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

   FLnurse11 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

   One time, my wife and I picked up a prescription for myself. The pharmacist asked who the MD was and she said "ME". She was stunned as my wife and I were just plain looking "common folk" and she asked for an MD ID from my wife. My wife was so furiou...

2. Fil-Am thinking of studying in OLFU

   FLnurse11 replied to Georgettes's topic in Philippines

   That is a VERY GOOD decision. Take the local boards first. There is nothing in the NLE application form asking for citizenship. I am an American citizen and I took it (just for future purposes.... some states may require NLE licensure before being gi...

3. Fil-Am thinking of studying in OLFU

   FLnurse11 replied to Georgettes's topic in Philippines

   I have classmates who have difficulty in obtaining ATT right now in California. All of us graduated in the Philippines in March 2011. I obtained my license in Florida. Before that, I took the Philippine Boards even though I am an AMERICAN CITIZEN. No...

4. Obese lady

   FLnurse11 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

   I once had almost the same experience. The patient I had was morbidly obese (pardon the description) and was apparently very nasty and gnarly with the outgoing nurse. I introduced myself in a professional manner (I'm a male nurse) and told her I will...

5. CGFNS' Credential Evaluation Service

   FLnurse11 replied to rgm07's topic in Registration

   WELL, go back to the Philippines and take the local board. I graduated from Nursing school in the Philippines March 2011, took the local board in July 2011 and passed it. went back home to Florida, took CGFNS almost 6 months to process my CES papers,...

6. I PASSED NCLEX RN!!!!!!

   FLnurse11 replied to Ican&will's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations new nurse! Now for the real challenge which is finding a job :-) !

7. Will my nursing degree carry over to the states?

   FLnurse11 replied to stan.'s topic in International

   Stan: 1. Is the moon/sun/earth round ? 2. Is the Pope Catholic ? 3. Is water liquid ? Of course, your nursing education will be accepted in the USA (as long as the school you go to is accredited and approved by the CHED (Commission on Higher Educati...

8. where/when did you graduated?

   FLnurse11 replied to hyacinth13's topic in Philippines

   Hello angelrulz15. Here are my questions to you first: 1. Are you a Permanent resident or American citizen ? (I am .) 2. What school did you graduate from? 3. Do you self-review or pay money to review from others? As for me, I will answer your querie...

9. any job opportunities local and abroad for RNs

   FLnurse11 replied to tiamee's topic in International

   Sorry to hear that BUT what I heard from a friend who recruits nurses from the Philippines is that the 2006 nurse applicants at the USCIS is currently being processed at this time and will come next year. 2007 for 2013 etc. As for me, I was lucky to ...

10. Want a BSN in Philippines

    FLnurse11 replied to iscream4u's topic in Philippines

    sorry for reading this post too late. i was denied direct admission to an adn course in a local community college and was instead placed on a waiting list despite my excellent grades in my previous bs in the philippines. what i did was to go home in...

11. where/when did you graduated?

    FLnurse11 replied to hyacinth13's topic in Philippines

    dr. carlos lanting college march 2011 passed - july 2011 nle passed - august 2011 nclex currently employed as icu nurse here in florida. lanting is the best.

12. Anyone underwent nclex review at geo learning center?

    FLnurse11 replied to pizzalady's topic in International

    You certainly have spent a fortune. I spent nothing (ZERO pesos) for my July 2011 NLE . I just borrowed the reviewers of a friend who passed it earlier (Passed). Then spent $49 for the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX RN 5th Edition. (NCLE...

13. Filipino Nurses who passed the NCLEX without the help of Review Center

    FLnurse11 replied to nursemich's topic in Philippines

    1. What are the materials that you used? I used Saunders Comprehensive Review for tne NCLEX RN 5e 2010 (Yellow Cover) 2. How many hours per day did you study? how many questions did u answer per day? 4 hours a day/ 100 questions per day. More than t...

14. Will my nursing degree carry over to the states?

    FLnurse11 replied to stan.'s topic in International

    That's NOT true at all. I graduated from DCLC (Lanting College in Novaliches March 2011), passed the July 2011 NLE and passed the NCLEX Oct. 2011. Today is NOVEMBER 2011 and I am currently working as an ICU nurse here in Florida. What I noticed is th...

15. freaking out about taking the nclex

    FLnurse11 replied to tlovedolphin's topic in NCLEX

    I took the NCLEX Oct. 13 after receiving the ATT Sept. 29. I just answered the Silvestri Q and A for 2 weeks and thanked God I passed. The test stopped at question #90. But the funny thing is, I had at least 25 select all that apply, arrange in order...