moving to Texas

hi.. im a nursing graduate from philippines but i dont have my local license there yet because i was given the opportunity to migrate here in Guam before i turned 21. Now I finally got the green card... we will move to San Antonio, Texas on April and i'm very excited of movin there and staying there for good.. I just a liitle bit confuse if Texas requires me to take cgfns prior to nclex examination or could i take ierf - ces instead.. please help me.. thank you guys.. God bless...

Do the LTC facilities have 12 hour shifts?

Some LTCFs around here offer 12 hour shifts. Some even offer 16 hour shifts under the Baylor Plan.

Some LTCFs around here offer 12 hour shifts. Some even offer 16 hour shifts under the Baylor Plan.

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the Baylor Plan?

Hi Sassy!

Welcome to Texas before you even get here! You will love our state; if you drive the speed limit (smile) it takes three days to cross from one point to the longest distance. Indeed many in the U.S. consider our state a "country" of it's own, but I do believe we represent American culture, and tradition 100%!!

There is a need for nursing professionals with vision and insight in our fine state. LTC is the area of the future; in short acute care is not cost-effective care and American healthcare is based on insurability. LTC is opening sub-acute wings, growing fast to meet the needs of acute care weaknesses!

I encourage new graduates to explore LTC, and the progressive growth of large corporations with the insight, investment, and opportunity to make a change in healthcare as a whole, and for nurses who want to move up, not down, or burn out!

Welcome!



Karen G.