rabidlark

Hi I am a RN in the Philippines. I recently received news from the CA-BRN that they need more requirements from my school back in the Philippines. So I am going to wait for 4-6 months to hear from the CA-BRN once they received my requirements. I am currently, preparing for two possibilities in the future: 1. The CA-BRN will deny me to take the NCLEX-RN or 2. They will require me to take deficiency classes before taking the NCLEX-RN If possibility #2 happens, I was thinking of taking the NCLEX-RN in another state then endorse my RN license then take my deficiency classes as required by the CA-BRN. Do you think that would be a good idea? Because I heard from people with the same situation as I do that it took them 2-3 years before they were prioritized by colleges that offer deficiency classes. I kinda don't to wait around for 2-3 years doing nothing. I don't want to end up like those people who waited 6-8 years before they had their CA RN license. HELP PLEASE!

I recently took an IV/Blood Withdrawal class in Quest Nursing in Oakland. And they said I will have 12 units of CEUs attached to my record once i get my RN license. I guess it is great to take these classes for further education.

I am a Registered Nurse in the PHILIPPINES awaiting news from the CA BON. I recently was hired as a Medical Assistant in-training for a clinic. And I was expected to know how to perform blood withdrawal because RNs here have already trained IVF and Blood withdrawal before they graduate nursing school. But recently registered nurses in the Philippines, they get this training once the hospital hires them because IVF and blood withdrawal training are paid by the employers. So since I have a month worth of experience as a Medical Assistant here in the US I have a good chance on landing on an entry-level job related in the Medical Field. So while I am waiting for any news from the CA BON, I was thinking of getting an IV/Blood Withdrawal Course so that when I get hired anywhere I would have knowledge to do it. But the problem is these certifications might need me to be an LVN or a RN here in CA. I am still inquiring. And even if I do take the class the certification will not be given to be until I get an LVN or RN license Do you guys think that is a good idea to go for those classes ?

Thank you for your reply I am now applying to be a CNA program that will pay me while training but I am having second thoughts you see I have a spinal problem and I am not allowed to stoop or bend for a long time and lift and carry objects that are more than 20lbs. If I strain myself I could get a spinal compression so my relatives are very skeptical with my decision applying as a CNA. I wouldn't strain myself with the job right?

I am neither of the two you see I am starting here California we recently just moved here from the Philippines?

I am neither of the two you see I am starting here California we recently just moved here from the Philippines?

Thank you for your reply I am now applying to be a CNA program that will pay me while training but I am having second thoughts you see I have a spinal problem and I am not allowed to stoop or bend for a long time and lift and carry objects that are more than 20lbs. If I strain myself I could get a spinal compression so my relatives are very skeptical with my decision applying as a CNA. I wouldn't strain myself with the job right?

Hi I am a Regsitered Nurse in the Philippines and I recently passed my requirements to the BON and they are still processing it. It has been three months now and my cash is running low. I need a job ASAP that is related to the medical field so that I can gain more experience. So please tell me should I pursue a CNA, LVN, psych tech or nurse tech? I really dont know what to do.