kookie31

kookie31 has 6 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. pregnant options age 40

   kookie31 replied to tazrn2b's topic in General Nursing

   i started working as a new RN here in the US a month ago and i am 6 months pregnant at that time. i was assigned at the L&D unit. i thought i can make it through the 12 hour shift, 3 days in a row but i was wrong. ive been staying at home for man...

2. nursing in Vegas

   kookie31 replied to jennyboofRN's topic in Nevada

   Hi EFAN, once you get your permanent license in the state you applied, thats the time you can apply for license by endorsement in another state. i had to wait for my license in california to be issued to me bec i need to have it photocopied and notar...

3. I passed!!!!

   kookie31 replied to Kristi Lee's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome to the jungle, and of course Congratulations!

4. nursing in Vegas

   kookie31 replied to jennyboofRN's topic in Nevada

   i applied for license by endorsement in nevada (i am licensed in california), it only took 3 weeks to get my temporary RN license and 6 weeks to get my permanent license.

5. interview advice

   kookie31 replied to Medsport's topic in Career Support

   wear business attire, show them the CPR certification even if expired, who knows they might sponsor you as part of the training program. good luck

6. I need an advise

   kookie31 replied to jongster's topic in General Nursing

   i suggest you get experience as a nurse in the philippines first, at least for a year, and then look for an agency that could sponsor you. i heard there are agencies who sponsor international exams if they find you qualified. about the review, it is...

7. Newly hired and pregnant

   kookie31 posted a topic in General Nursing

   i have just been hired as an L&D nurse and would start working on september 10. im 26 weeks pregnant, although not showing much. i didnt tell my employer i am pregnant, not that i was hiding it but i just feared it might have a bearing on their d...

8. RN looking for a job

   kookie31 posted a topic in Career Support

   hi everyone. i'm a licensed nurse in the philippines with less than a year of clinical experience there. now im here in the US and i recently passed the NCLEX and im looking for a job. i have been sending applications, posting my resume online. im a ...

9. Do I Still Need Ielts After Being Married To An Us Cit?

   kookie31 replied to miss_cy's topic in NCLEX

   nope. no need for the IELTS. i graduated in the phils, a year later got married to a filipino (who is a naturalized american citizen). living in the US now and an RN as well. the IELTS is required if you will undergo the visa screen process. if you a...

10. Need Help filling up NCLEX California apllication form

    kookie31 replied to adyhottie's topic in International

    answers to your questions: 1) color of eyes: BRN for brown, BLK for black 2) primary language: FILIPINO 3) paste or glue on four sides 4) social security, write NONE request for transcript form 1) number of years in the specific school where you at...

11. will I be able to get my license without attending the oath-taking?

    kookie31 replied to mjoylicious's topic in International

    the oath taking ceremony is just a formality, the actual oath is in paper, the one that you sign at the PRC when you pass along with other papers that you have to sign there. when you pass the NLE, you have to report to the PRC, submit a photo, be th...

12. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    kookie31 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 90 questions 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? self reviewed with saunders comprehensive review, saunders q & a, kaplan; followed some tips from suzanne 3. did you...

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

    kookie31 replied to nursemich's topic in Philippines

    1. what are the materials that you used? saunders comprehensive review, saunders q & a, kaplan check out suzannes plan too at the nclex discussion forum 2. how many hours per day did you study? how many questions did u answer per day? 2-4 hours/d...

14. NURSES from BICOL

    kookie31 replied to superborj's topic in International

    hi, i come from bicol too. what part of bicol do you come from? i live here in the US now and just recently passed the NCLEX. i self reviewed using Saunders and Kaplan books and CDs. you can also check the NCLEX forum, there you can find lots of tips...

15. Hi I'm new here in the states. Nursing graduate in Philippines but no license yet.

    kookie31 replied to JLMC2007's topic in International

    Hi welcome to the land of opportunity. i suggest you contact your state board of nursing or you can check their website regarding forms and requirements needed to get eligibility to take the NCLEX. after BON finds your requirements complete, in a cou...