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1. which phil hospital will give me a good training ground?

   acecareer replied to amber_snow's topic in International

   try calling PGH and ask to be connected to DNET. They have a 6-month training/volunteer program called APCN (Advancement Program in Clinical Nursing)

2. RN from a foreign country

   acecareer replied to manila07's topic in International

   That is why I was saddened by all of the things that I've read here. I thought after passing all the exams, I will finally get to the US I appreciate all your feeddbacks, at least at this early stage, I can plan what to do while waiting for the retr...

3. nclex review center- dr. carl balita?

   acecareer replied to hazelblue's topic in International

   Self-review worked for me. Most of the questions I encountered in NCLEX were not discussed when I was reviewing for NLE. In NCLEX, UNDERSTANDING is the key. If you know the disease process, you can explain the signs & symptoms, thus, the manageme...

4. which phil hospital will give me a good training ground?

   acecareer replied to amber_snow's topic in International

   Try Philippine General Hospital (PGH), they have a program called APCN (Advancement Program in Clinical Nursing). It's 6 months of exposure in different wards, the last 2 months will be in the special area of your choice (ER, ICU, OR, Dialysis, etc.)...

5. nclex review center- dr. carl balita?

   acecareer replied to hazelblue's topic in International

   NCLEX is not as hard as most nurses thought IF YOU HAVE PREPARED ENOUGH. I did not go to any review center in prep for my NCLEX cause I learned my lesson. I once attended a review class in prep for NLE, and I got nothing more than what I learned from...

6. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

   acecareer replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

   What do you mean by this? I'm asking coz an employment agency tried to recruit me under a working visa w/ a promise to process my papers in 6-8 months. She said that the contract lasts for 2-3 years. I'm not going to pay her while in here, but the pl...

7. RN from a foreign country

   acecareer replied to manila07's topic in International

   You have to pass the NCLEX first, then your IELTS. After you have passed the 2 exams, sign-upw/ an agency. Choose between immigrant visa, or working visa. The former takes longer time due to retrogression, the latter on the other hand takes only 6-8 ...

8. which phil hospital will give me a good training ground?

   acecareer replied to amber_snow's topic in International

   For training purposes, I suggest you try PGH's program called APCN (Advancement Program on Clinical Nursing). It costs around 8,000; lasts for 6 months: 1st 4 months you will be rotated in the MS, Pedia, & OB ward; last 2 months will be on the sp...

9. Good Nursing School in the Philippines

   acecareer replied to berger's topic in Philippines

   As a post-grad myself, I will recommend Our Lady of Fatima in Valenzuela, their trainings and exams are pretty intense. Dr. Carlos Lanting, on the other hand produced topnotchers in the 'second courser" category.

10. About visa, immigration, etc...

    acecareer replied to newbornballer's topic in International

    There are agencies here that offers working visa in the US. Is it really possible to convert these visas to immigrant visa when you get to the US?

11. New doctors, nurses should work two years in RP - PMA

    acecareer replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International

    It is a really good idea! BUT, they should limit that to those who graduated using the STATE funds. After all the government spent for their education, it's about time they pay back. It will NOT be fair for those of us who labored ourselves (or our p...

12. US states that does not require PHIL NLE

    acecareer replied to mattiya1326's topic in International

    New Mexico's Board of Nursing (BON) does not require local license, nor CGFNS. If you do pass the NCLEX, you may work in other states. HOWEVER, please check the BON rules of the state where you want to work regarding Licensure by Endorsement.

13. I'M A US CITIZEN STUDYING HERE in d PHIL. I NEED HELP!

    acecareer replied to saint_rafael_RN's topic in International

    PS: also check Maryland & Washington's BON rules regarding Licensure by Endoresement.

14. I'M A US CITIZEN STUDYING HERE in d PHIL. I NEED HELP!

    acecareer replied to saint_rafael_RN's topic in International

    The states of New Mexico, Vermont, and California does not require CGFNS certificate. If you want to sit for an NCLEX exam, try applying in the BONs of the states mentioned. HOWEVER, check their rules regarding Licensure by Endorsement or Reciprocity...

15. About visa, immigration, etc...

    acecareer replied to newbornballer's topic in International

    Is it possible to be hired or petitioned by a US hospital or employer without undergoing through a local employment agency?