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w_padre LPN, LVN

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  1. BSN in the Phils. to USA

    w_padre replied to mornarochelle's topic in International Nursing

    there are in fact lot of american citizens (mostly are of Filipino decent who happens to have dual citizenship) who are taking up BSN right now in the Philippines. It's way cheaper here. Phil-BSN is...

  2. New Mexico Licensure Question

    w_padre replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    that was very helpful of you. Thank

  3. New Mexico Licensure Question

    w_padre replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    definitely you can do that as long as the total amount is 40.25. you are just actually buying dollars on that process. Don't delay your documents as plenty of applicants are on route to that

  4. Most Expensive Nursing School in the Philippines?

    w_padre replied to jobe1903's topic in Philippines

    they actually three (3) passers who made it to top ten. And their huge school is located just in front of PRC where nursing review materials proliferates. I wish my school had one installed in front...

  5. IV therapy training schedules

    w_padre replied to precy's topic in Philippines

    i'm just wondering, how can one complete his cases if the training/completion of cases is on a training center. I've read their ad also. Anyway, ANSAP IV training will start on Nov. 13-15, 2007. Call...

  6. Need Advice with Vermont NCLEX

    w_padre replied to rafaeltoney's topic in International Nursing

    i shifted to a different state upon learning that indeed Vermont credential assessor really needs the photocopy of the license card and they will in fact wait for it before actual processing takes...

  7. re:vermont processing time to for licensure/att

    w_padre replied to matchbox20's topic in Immigration Advice

    it's good to know that there are posters here passing the NCLEX. Congratulations to

  8. Most Expensive Nursing School in the Philippines?

    w_padre replied to jobe1903's topic in Philippines

    FEU- 60,000 per

  9. Philippine Children's Medical Center- duty

    w_padre replied to Estujante's topic in International Nursing

    I had my duty at PCMC years ago, you can bring the usual nurse stuff, BP, stet, thermometer, small notebook etc. I pity those sick children. I can never forget my patient there who had a leukemia. I...

  10. New Mexico Licensure Question

    w_padre replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    it has been repeatedly advised by the more experienced mods here to STAY AWAY with agencies as they will just steal money from you. They don't even know that there's retrogression going on. They just...

  11. TOEFL-IBT or TOEFL-PBT

    w_padre replied to Mides's topic in International Nursing

    TOEFL iBT is way too difficult than the paper-based test. I had my TOEFL PBT and just received the result yesterday. I got 650 (average is around 540 for some states). For those planning to take...

  12. Thinking of getting a masters degree

    w_padre replied to iamchyna's topic in International Nursing

    of course you can have your master's even without hospital experience. here's the program: PROGRAM OF THE STUDY The M.A.(Nursing) degree requires completion of thirty-six(36) units, thirty(30)...

  13. Thinking of getting a masters degree

    w_padre replied to iamchyna's topic in International Nursing

    if you're planning to stay in the Phil, then go for it. Phil MAN or Phil MSN is not recognized in the US. you still have to take the major subjects for you to pass their

  14. Still wanna be a nurse at 40++

    w_padre replied to leuqar1117's topic in International Nursing

    average age for nurses in the US is 40+. you can have some research on that. US is not like the Phil where AGE does matter. I encourage you to continue your

  15. New Mexico Licensure Question

    w_padre replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I think It would be much better if you send the updated form plus the whole amount of 40.25. Then email them to resend back your backdraft/check for faster processing result. In that way, you can...

  16. New Mexico Licensure Question

    w_padre replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    for everyone's information, the fees for Department of Public Safety (background processing fee) has been changed to $40.25 already instead of $31. I just had my bankdraft today and plan to send it...

  17. Is it worth it doing Masters in Nｕrsing??

    w_padre replied to sester's topic in International Nursing

    here in the Philippines, having master's degree provides additional compensation especially if you're in the academe. Just a thought :-) can someone direct me please for some primer in applying for a...

  18. newly qualified in UK - want to work in Sydney

    w_padre replied to bonzer's topic in International Nursing

    I know this sounds stupid, but can one direct me to some primer in applying or at lease getting a job in Australia? I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines. Do you have a licensure exam which...

  19. nid advice to all NLE passers

    w_padre replied to calamares's topic in International Nursing

    I think prayer is the best and mild anxiety/excitement helps.

  20. nid advice to all NLE passers

    w_padre replied to calamares's topic in International Nursing

    Just some correction, I counted the items on IMCI, there were 10 items (no. 90-100 of NP X). Too bad I didn't took the time of reviewing it. I just used some test taking strategies, I don't know if I...

  21. nid advice to all NLE passers

    w_padre replied to calamares's topic in International Nursing

    there are few threads here for tips in taking NLE especially the BON has changed already. I recommend reading FUNDAMENTALS, RESEARCH, CANCER (specialty of one BON member), IMCI. FOcus on...

  22. re:vermont processing time to for licensure/att

    w_padre replied to matchbox20's topic in Immigration Advice

    That was very helpful. I really appreciate it. Thanks a lot. I hope your application will be ok

  23. 'Extortion,' overcrowding mar oathtaking of nurses

    w_padre replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    I think ARaneta is not that big enough to accommodate nurses. I had my first thought of having my oathtaking in Manila but upon learning that it'll be held in Araneta, I immediately changed my mind. 4...

  24. Nursing In Spain?

    w_padre replied to butchoy's topic in General World

    I find this very informative. Thank you. My parents are residents of SPAIN but i feel i don't have the guts to work there.

  25. Passed the Local Board...what's next??

    w_padre replied to KulRN's topic in International Nursing

    as i have learned earlier, MAN or MSN here in Phil requires a certain additional hours in the US because they have a different curriculum there. It would only be considered as a regular/ general...