NurseCubanitaRN2b

NurseCubanitaRN2b BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone work/volunteer at Sharp Hospital

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in California Nursing

    Also Scripps is a very hard hospital to get into. That would be an ideal place for any nurse to work

  2. sending an email to nurse recruiter

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    But in the 7 years since you've worked in the ICU unit nursing has evolved since then. Things are constantly changing, and one of my instructors even said to me "you've been out of nursing for 6...

  3. Does any1 know any new grad CNA job in SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to tavia_yeung's topic in California Nursing

    Try the nursing homes, they hire CNA's fresh out of

  4. New grad looking for a job in California

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Kelly314's topic in California Nursing

    Most hospitals here don't have any new grad positions open. Your best bet is to stay in Florida and apply there. You have 300 applicants apply for 10 spots in one hospital at the most! But right now...

  5. Louisiana board of nursing can"t give license

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to evk's topic in International Nursing

    OMG, I remember Electric Company while growing up, now that was a good program to watch as a child in order to learn basic English. They spoke very slowly and sounded every

  6. Protection for Volunteer/ Trainee Nurses

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to potatomasher's topic in International Nursing

    But RN's can't work abroad unless they have PAID EXPERIENCE. Volunteering looks great on a resume, but you can't get employment with it in the US. As I've stated, threaten not to vote for these...

  7. Do Filipino Nurses Need Remedial English Classes Before Going Overseas?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Daly City RN's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry but I know many foreign nurses (not just Filipinos) who passed the English exams, but they can't speak or write properly in the English language. All they did was pass a basic English...

  8. Fatima University- nursing school do grades matter?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Suphermarie's topic in International Nursing

    Now that's pretty scary, passing nursing school with out studying! How do you expect to learn with out studying? You may not be the studious person, but what you retain is also

  9. Fatima University- nursing school do grades matter?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Suphermarie's topic in International Nursing

    How's the schools reputation? Do they produce excellent nurses? Being that there's no regulation of nursing schools in the Philippines you really want to focus on a school that has an excellent...

  10. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But you guys that are working in a LTC facility if you can work there, you will be able to do ANY job as a nurse. You need to commend yourselves for your hard work in making a difference in your...

  11. Foreign nurses watch this...

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to bryanb_2003ph's topic in International Nursing

    LOL, too bad none of them actually work as a nurse or else they would see the reality. Just as in how bad the economy

  12. visa retrogression

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to fiery_sunset's topic in International Nursing

    Why should they stop the NCLEX in the Philippines? They will still collect their money and since the US is a capitalistic country, they will squeeze money out of anybody that is willing to pay....

  13. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

    If you guys REFUSE to work for free then the hospitals will be forced to hire staff nurses. NO WAY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR FREE!!!..That's slave labor, and you need to stand up to it. Why should the...

  14. Any Accelerated Rn/lvn programs in Cali?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to cute-1's topic in California Nursing

    Go the the CA BRN website and also BVNPT and look for accredited schools. They have them in order by name, and then to the right you will see the location. Hope this helps. Good

  15. nursing agency contract

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to hime17's topic in International Nursing

    Do you mean as in coming in as a consultant for lactation or something? Is that what you mean by contract for maternal-infant? They do have programs like WIC that do have consultant nurses who do...

  16. Vomit is not my friend

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to autumnfaerie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't stand sputum!!!!!!!! Phlegm is alright, but I cringe when I see sputum or hear the hacking. How do I deal with it? I deal with it, I've had to rush to the bathroom in a patients room keep...

  17. PLEASE, I need some support!!

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe the granddaughter was overracting. "It hurts" bull crap, she was just trying to control the situation. I would definately report that to the testing authorities as one of the above...

  18. Louisiana board of nursing can"t give license

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to evk's topic in International Nursing

    Are those numbers percentage? It looks like you didn't pass by a lot. As the other stated, it looks like you really should practice your English with native speakers. When you go to places,...

  19. Protection for Volunteer/ Trainee Nurses

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to potatomasher's topic in International Nursing

    If they can use you as a volunteer, then they can also employ you. Apparently they have room for you to work for free. You're being EXPLOITED, and you need to go to your government to abolish this...

  20. situation: need hospital experience and willing to spend

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to mrmiyagi's topic in Philippines

    What do you mean by American founded hospitals? Do you mean American hospitals overseas? If that's the case, I thought American hosptials overseas only allow US citizens to work there. Please...

  21. MSN IN Philippines

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to m-560's topic in International Nursing

    Most of the online schools that I've seen require you to either precept in their area, or they give you a list of places where they have contracts where you can do preceptorships. Also keep in mind...

  22. How long does it take to get results In California

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to zolushkalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine June 24th I believe, which I believe was a Thursday. My best friend took it almost a month after I did (July 15th) and received her results before the 10th of August. She received her...

  23. Is there any time frame to take NCLEX-LVN in CALIFORNIA?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to curious09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Helen where do you live exactly? If you go to the board of vocational nursing there is a list of accredited schools. Start your search from there. Hope this helps and good

  24. Hospitals that are sponsoring International nurses

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to HARPREET1980's topic in International Nursing

    It's good to have a positive attitude, but it's also good to face reality. There are no jobs available for new grads in the US, our own new grads are having issues finding employment. Also, you can...

  25. How long does it take to get results In California

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to zolushkalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tested in late June and received my results within 4 weeks. From the time I received my "official" results, and the time that I received my license in the mail was about 2 weeks, which still isn't...