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  1. Who/What should I believe?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in International Nursing

    I can't help but notice that we have members here who post messages asking for advice and then get offended (angry?) if they don't receive the advice that they want to hear. In likewise manner, I also...

  2. Is there a future in Psych Nursing?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    hello everyone! greetings! i am a Psych RN working for a hospital in Portland, OR in their Acute Psych Unit. I've only been here 7 months and so far, i am enjoying it and loving it. there is something...

  3. the american dream: do not lose hope

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Philippines

    there are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of posts here pertaining to the current immigration and economic situation of the us. in addition, the situation is also being played out in the media all...

  4. the american dream: do not lose hope

    rookie_rn replied to rookie_rn's topic in Philippines

    i guess, with this statement, you have already made up your mind about ALL nurses from the Philippines. all i can do is pray that the Lord may take away the prejudice and bias (and hate?) that is in...

  5. the american dream: do not lose hope

    rookie_rn replied to rookie_rn's topic in Philippines

    we are aware of the less-than-ideal situation of the nursing field in our country. there is not one system/curriculum in the entire world that is perfect. i hope you can just give the information as...

  6. the american dream: do not lose hope

    rookie_rn replied to rookie_rn's topic in Philippines

    wow! i never thought that there would be so many people here who do not think kindly of philippine nurses. i guess i was just naive to think that we all considered each other as professional...

  7. the american dream: do not lose hope

    rookie_rn replied to rookie_rn's topic in Philippines

    when i was still in school, i learned about the great depression of the 1930s. i also learned that after the bombing of pearl harbor on december 7, 1941 ("... a date which will live in infamy." --...

  8. What is your area of nursing and your reason for choosing it.

    rookie_rn replied to tdbones's topic in International Nursing

    hey there! rookie_rn here. just wanted to share that i am currently in the field of psychiatric nursing (adult mental health) and i am loving it! when i graduted and got my bachelor's degree in...

  9. LPN status does not meet US immigration requirements for green card application

    rookie_rn posted a topic in International Nursing

    i think this topic has already been discussed several times in this site. unfortunately, it is quite apparent that many Filipinos are still being TRICKED into applying to different LPN...

  10. New law in GA - rejects phillipino nurses

    rookie_rn replied to RN-butnotinGA's topic in International Nursing

    i just have to ask. does the law specifically say that they will reject FILIPINO nurses? is the word FILIPINO/PHILIPPINES actually in the full text of the bill? i could be wrong but isn't this a form...

  11. Any thoughts on Rose City Nursing Home?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    hi guys! i am currently working in San Jose, CA as a Registered Nurse (RN) but i will be moving to Portland, OR next month. i am being offered a job in Rose City Nursing Home. it is a psychiatric...

  12. Demand for Nurses Abroad

    rookie_rn replied to audkate's topic in International Nursing

    "can't we all just get along?" ------ "let he who is without sin cast the first stone." "that in all things, god may be

  13. is there a "next-step-up-the-ladder" in the field of Perioperative Nursing?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Operating Room

    hi everyone! greetings! i just wanted to ask the OR nurses here (with no intention of being offensive) -- is there a "next-step-up-the-ladder thing" in the field of Perioperative Nursing? are there,...

  14. Demand for RP nurses overseas slowing down

    rookie_rn replied to rkm's topic in International Nursing

    well, i guess we all knew that this was coming. it was only a matter of time. good luck to all the nurses and nursing students all over the world who are working hard and dreaming of a better life...

  15. Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants in the US

    rookie_rn replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    no matter what many Filipinos say about their own country, i still am and will forever be proud to be a Filipino. and i still dream of one day going back to and settling down in my motherland. it's...

  16. HELP!! I am stuck in a situation! - need advice from experienced nurses

    rookie_rn replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in International Nursing

    i would advise you to consult a lawyer who specializes in immigration. the lawyer would be able to tell you the best course of action that is within the boundaries of US immigration laws. i always...

  17. Is there a thread that is specific for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Do we have a thread here that is specific for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP)? I am a Psychiatric/Mental Health RN and I am interested in applying to a Psychiatric/Mental Health...

  18. Will it help to take US Certified Post Graduate Training and Seminars from NCCLEX

    rookie_rn replied to mawky's topic in International Nursing

    i worked for 1 year as an RN in the san francisco bay area. but the standard of living (like, EVERYTHING!) is WAY too expensive there. i am now in portland,

  19. Will it help to take US Certified Post Graduate Training and Seminars from NCCLEX

    rookie_rn replied to mawky's topic in International Nursing

    the training classes and certificates/licenses from the National Center for Clinical Laboratory Experience (NC-CLEX) are NOT recognized/accredited in the US. i know because i took some of those...

  20. Any thoughts on Rose City Nursing Home?

    rookie_rn replied to rookie_rn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i will.

  21. Any info on Porthaven Health Care Center?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    hello! i am a Registered Nurse (RN) currently working in San Jose, CA but i will be moving to Portland, OR next month. i am being offered a job in Porthaven Health Care Center. it is a skilled nursing...

  22. I'm moving to Portland, OR. What's the salary range in the area?

    rookie_rn posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    greetings fellow nurses!!! i will be moving to Portland, OR next month. i was just wondering about the salary range in the area. i am a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

  23. Masters degree is it worth it.

    rookie_rn replied to bsnrnmd's topic in International Nursing

    hello bsnrnmd.. i am also an md-rn. in my area (san francisco bay area), there is no MAN (Master of Arts in Nursing). there is only MSN (Master of Science in Nursing). i honestly don't know if the...

  24. Filipino RNs in the Bay Area, California

    rookie_rn replied to rookieq's topic in International Nursing

    i totally agree with you, suzanne. everything must be done in accordance with the law. i have also heard of lawyers who take advantage of my fellow filipinos aspiring to live the american dream. and...

  25. Filipino RNs in the Bay Area, California

    rookie_rn replied to rookieq's topic in International Nursing

    lucky me, i guess. everything turned out well for me. however, i don't think my Lawyer would risk his entire practice to do something illegal for me who only met him for the first time when i came...