Moving to Arizona soon

Manila Daisy · Nov 24, 2011

Thank you, so very much, to all that have posted to me in this thread.

I have learned a lot about what to expect, when I arrive there to Arizona.

My husband tells me that things are very different there, with regards to the locals, and their hatred for people that newly arrive there from other countries.

But it will not affect me in my nursing carreer desire.

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mondragon · Nov 27, 2011

Manila Daisy, nurses in America practice Cultural Competence,we gain employment based on knowledge,skills and abilities,we mentor each other and we mentor foreign nurses without regard to race.It is disheartening to me that nurse's from another country believe being of a particular ethnic group make them a more marketable nurse in America.Many American Nurses work hard everyday,giving the best patient care,take pride in being a nurse in America,and yes at times we complain,it's called being an Advocate for the patient, we advocate for change to improve standards of care,we advocate for evidence based practice,we advocate for research,we advocate for bylaws at the state level,we advocate at the legislative level,we advocate for nursing education,we advocate for nurse staffing retention,and we do so with conviction.We also have a Nurses Code of Ethics,if you plan on being a nurse in America,you should probably read it,it will be your responsibility to follow the Nursing code of ethics.

Manila Daisy · Dec 2, 2011

mondragon,

I only ask which hospital there has the best program for new BSN graduates.

Replies are- Don't come here until you have a job.

No jobs for new graduates.

I have a lot to learn.

Can't choose where you will work.

I should read nursing code of ethics.

It's disheartening to me, that you would think that after 5 years of college, and traveling all over the Philippines with duty in different clinics and hospitals. that I haven't already read nursing code of ethics.

In your post it sounds like all nurses in America are advocating something...

Well, I think I'll choose which hospital I want to work in after I arrive. I'll volunteer there as long as it takes to get into the new graduate program, and then maybe I'll start advocating for minority nurses. :twocents:

RNfaster · Dec 2, 2011

"My husband tells me that things are very different there, with regards to the locals, and their hatred for people that newly arrive there from other countries."

The above statement shocks me. (But it may shed some light on why you seem to take an adversarial stance with many of your comments.) It is not what I see in America. I think statements such as this may be contributing to others' unease with your statements. In the U.S., I tend to see that we practice a high degree of tolerance.

It is difficult to find work now. It is going to be difficult to find hospitals to hire you now. Work for nurses in hospitals is actually declining compared to other areas. New-grad programs are started and then stopped because of funding.

We also have many minority nurses here in the U.S. In some places, the so-called minorities are the majority.

RNfaster · Dec 2, 2011

If you are not able to secure a hospital position immediately, long-term care would be a great option to begin building experience. In Arizona, there are a high number of nursing graduates (especially compared to other markets) turned out annually. The area is highly saturated. Additionally, the Arizona economy is lagging behind the overall U.S. in terms of economic recovery. All these factors complicate the job search.

Graduates that land jobs are persistent, flexible, and/or connected. Flexibility is important in terms of hours willing to work, location, and type of facility (e.g., sub-acute nursing).

AZnurse_2B · Dec 3, 2011

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Well, I think I'll choose which hospital I want to work in after I arrive. I'll volunteer there as long as it takes to get into the new graduate program, and then maybe I'll start advocating for minority nurses.

Just a heads up, you will want to turn you volunteer paperwork in early. I've been on a waiting list for over 6 months to volunteer at the hospital I want. And I have certifications and a B.S....

Manila Daisy · Dec 3, 2011

"My husband tells me that things are very different there, with regards to the locals, and their hatred for people that newly arrive there from other countries."
The above statement shocks me. (But it may shed some light on why you seem to take an adversarial stance with many of your comments.)

Well, my comment came AFTER the ugly exchange, that was deleted-

I appreciate the staff removing the hateful comment about my odor... but now my post is misunderstood.

And after talking for a long time with my husband on skype, we discuss this problem more. At least I will be there as wife and mother to Americans, and not work there illegal. So maybe American people will be more nice to me when the find out how good I am after eyeball meetup. :coollook:

Manila Daisy · Dec 3, 2011

Just a heads up, you will want to turn you volunteer paperwork in early. I've been on a waiting list for over 6 months to volunteer at the hospital I want. And I have certifications and a B.S....

Thank you AZnurse-2B for your helpful reply:)

I'll apply to volunteer at the hospital I choose as soon as I arrive. Even though I already have connections to volunteer with a hospice business while I have a culture shock and get a driver license.

My husbands niece had an experimental brain surgery at St. Joseph's children's hospital that really helped her live a much better life.

Maybe I will try to volunteer there.

Manila Daisy · Dec 3, 2011

Haha let's just add a logic section to the NCLEX and be done with it. :)

I've tried to find out what you mean by adding a logic section of the NCLEX...

Funny that your post is the top of the list when I google search "logic section NCLEX".

I did read about Computer Adaptive Testing-logic for NCLEX, but I think that is how the test is given on the computer, and not an actual "section" that we need to study for.

I'm really not that worried about the NCLEX exam. All the students I know that can pass the Philippine board exam, pass teh NCLEX and say it was easy:yeah: I guess the Philippine board exam is much harder to pass.

Plus I am good at taking tests (usually in top 10) and I am already enrolled in a good review course.

Im a Pepper · Dec 5, 2011

I've tried to find out what you mean by adding a logic section of the NCLEX...
Funny that your post is the top of the list when I google search "logic section NCLEX".
I did read about Computer Adaptive Testing-logic for NCLEX, but I think that is how the test is given on the computer, and not an actual "section" that we need to study for.
I'm really not that worried about the NCLEX exam. All the students I know that can pass the Philippine board exam, pass teh NCLEX and say it was easy:yeah: I guess the Philippine board exam is much harder to pass.
Plus I am good at taking tests (usually in top 10) and I am already enrolled in a good review course.

You *googled* "logic section NCLEX"? That was a very logical thing to do...

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Dec 6, 2011

You *googled* "logic section NCLEX"? That was a very logical thing to do...

It was a great thing to do.

It puts the OP a few steps up on many new grads here, that ask questions that can more easily be googled.