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  1. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program Sept 2009

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    That's so awesome....congrats on the job offer, those jobs are precious in this economy....MAKE IT GOOD

  2. NEED HELP: How to become a nurse in CAYMAN ISLANDS

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to kaNa-kaNa's topic in International Nursing

    You might want to pass on that information to the rest of the Filipino nurses because most of them can't find jobs in the Philippines. That's interesting about the Cayman Islands, I wasn't aware of...

  3. how can I apply for visa screen for usa

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to lizzy23's topic in International Nursing

    Are you presently working as a RN in your home country? If so, keep working as a RN and get your paperwork going and all the necessary exams and verfications that you need to take and just wait....

  4. how can I apply for visa screen for usa

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to lizzy23's topic in International Nursing

    Unless you qualify for a H1b visa which you must hold a Bachelors degree with several years experience in a specialized field along with extra certifications as a nurse to qualify. Do you have family...

  5. anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    So far I haven't seen any hospitals in California looking to petition anybody. As a matter of fact I was doing a job search a few weeks back and there was one posting that stated under qualifications...

  6. US retrogression update

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to sharlex's topic in International Nursing

    Would New Zealand or Australia be another option? What about the UK or any other English speaking country? Or if you know another language other than English maybe you can go to that country. It...

  7. Has anyone heard from the John Muir New grad program?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to decnewgrad's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately that's reality. Expect those 9 slots to go to the internal applicants especially if they're under a UNION! For internal applicants all they have to do is to put in a transfer and then...

  8. H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    You need to have a Bachelors in a specialized field and have several years experience. It doesn't necessairly be in nursing because there are lots of people who are here on the H1b visa. But for...

  9. lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    Are your former classmates working in Florida? Each state has their own set of requirements so if they're not in Florida then maybe that's the reason why. What do you mean that your school doesn't...

  10. New grad looking for a job in California

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Kelly314's topic in California Nursing

    I worked with some travel nurses who stated that Texas didn't have nurse:patient ratios. I'm unsure if that's still going on but that's what she said. If you can land a job in Texas that would be...

  11. $$$ to become a LVN

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Take it from someone who has student loans from my BA. $20K student loan IS NOTHING!!!! Compared to the money you will be making. Factor in that your payment might be about $200 a month. Just a...

  12. lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    ghillbert is that all around the US or just some states? Too bad the OP can't CLEP out of a class. I wonder if the OP would qualify to take classes at Excelsior and take the classes there. I'm not...

  13. LVN TO RN BRIDGE

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to dark40's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah I wouldn't worry about the 30 unit option. Now I know that ISU offers the LVN-BSN program, but it's not accepted in all states. Excelsior offers the LVN-RN but it's not accepted everywhere and...

  14. Newbie. Question

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to timothy45638's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Call Excelsior and confirm that they did indeed call you. That doesn't sound right to me. Usually if you're going to have classes reviewed they will ask for a syllabus, but never have I heard of...

  15. LPN-BSN through Indiana state...

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to andreasmom02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm wondering about the gpa requirements. While I was at the state college, I graduated with a 2.2 gpa. Not very good, but I was working part time, and taking care of a small baby and commuting....

  16. Excelsior Credit By Examination

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found out that I can CLEP out of Sociology 1A for the LVN-RN program, I've decided that's the route I'm going to go. Thank you everyone for the

  17. Excelsior Credit By Examination

    NurseCubanitaRN2b posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm thinking about taking the Sociology credit by examination course through Excelsior. It's very convenient because it's not a full class and the examination is very affordable. Did anybody take...

  18. lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    I just found out recently that I can CLEP out of classes that I need to enter the LVN-RN program. Find out from Florida BRN if you're able to CLEP out of any of those classes. If they're just theory...

  19. US retrogression update

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to sharlex's topic in International Nursing

    Silverdragon chose another route and ended up loving it in Canada, now she plans on staying there. If you keep your options open then you explore the possibilities of finding something better. That...

  20. Nurses & Nursing Students Working In Hospitals In The Philippines

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    I'm curious because of the different dialects that are spoken, that's the reason why I asked. I know that the majority of the schools use English, but in the hospitals around what's used I wasn't...

  21. Nurses & Nursing Students Working In Hospitals In The Philippines

    NurseCubanitaRN2b posted a topic in International Nursing

    I know that for the most part your studies were done predominately in English. But when working in the hospitals or during your clinical rotations what language is used? As for example, when...

  22. Questions about relocating

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to thatme20's topic in California Nursing

    Having a Spanish surname doesn't really work for you because there are a lot of people with Spanish surnames who don't speak a lick of Spanish. If you do indeed speak the language include it in your...

  23. HAYWARD

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to minnierocker's topic in California Nursing

    If it's not on the CA BRN website chances are it's NOT accredited. It could be an online college with clinical rotations at the hospital. Why don't you ask the Red Cross the name since they're the...

  24. US retrogression update

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to sharlex's topic in International Nursing

    You already have your priority date, so hang in there. Your time will

  25. US retrogression update

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to sharlex's topic in International Nursing

    As Silverdragon mentioned it wont be lifted anytime soon. Keep gaining the experience that you will need in the future. You're a prime example of one who's waiting patiently for their turn for a...