blabber RN

blabber has 10 years experience as a RN and specializes in MICU.

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1. Approved to take the nclex. Don't know what to do next

   blabber replied to flors's topic in International

   Hi flors, The eligibility has an expiration date if I'm not mistaken. Therefore, you should register with pearsonvue to sit for the nclex exam before your eligibility lapse. If you want to take a review course, then go ahead and do it but you also m...

2. who knows about IPAMS?

   blabber replied to examinee0705's topic in International

   IPAMS was my agency when I was still employed in the Middle East (Saudi Aramco). I have not encountered anybody who was deployed by IPAMS to Canada but if they are now recruiting for a Canadian employer, I don't see any reason to think twice because ...

3. Saudi Arabia needs 2,000 nurses from the Philippines

   blabber replied to dave787's topic in Philippines

   Hi DianneRN, When I said BE PREPARED, I meant prepare yourself emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. EMOTIONALLY - because you'll be away from your family and loved ones. No support system around you. You'll be lucky to find trustworthy ...

4. Saudi Arabia needs 2,000 nurses from the Philippines

   blabber replied to dave787's topic in Philippines

   Hello echo23... I do hope that you did not grab this nonsense offer! 18 thousand pesos a month with 3 years of contract?! that is insane! i am working here in the philippines earning 19 thousand pesos as a company nurse. please be very careful with t...

5. IELTS 7 in each task..fair?

   blabber replied to Barbie38's topic in International

   hi burbeestar! can i just recommend this site for your IELTS review? http://www.ielts-exam.net. this is the one i used for my review. a lot of practice test that are so very helpful. with regards to speaking, my advice is relax and breath... Good luc...

6. IELTS 7 in each task..fair?

   blabber replied to Barbie38's topic in International

   Hi! I just retook my IELTS exam last Jan. 17th (for another country) and I'm happy to say that I got a 7.5 band score (listening 8, reading 7.5 writing 7) and speaking 7. It was different from my previous score (2005) wherein I only got 7 band score ...

7. Saudi- MOH

   blabber replied to gemerald's topic in General World

   As far as I know, 50 is the maximum age limit.

8. Saudi Arabia needs 2,000 nurses from the Philippines

   blabber replied to dave787's topic in Philippines

   Hello Pizzalady! During the initial application, interview and signing of contract, there was no way of knowing which area I will be assigned. I only found out which area I'll be working in when I arrived in the company that hired me. Basically, I wa...

9. Applied at Saudi Aramco

   blabber replied to uragon4713's topic in International

   Hi! I used to work in Saudi Aramco. Actually, just resigned there last year. Worked in Dhahran area. If you're in the Philippines, IPAMS is the only accredited agency of Saudi Aramco. No placement fee. Good experience for me in terms of equipments, p...

10. Saudi Arabia needs 2,000 nurses from the Philippines

    blabber replied to dave787's topic in Philippines

    I used to work in KSA and my only advice for those planning to go there is BE PREPARED. Don't only think about the money that you'll be earning. The culture in KSA is very different. The mentality of Saudis can be degrading and demeaning sometimes so...

11. discrimination??

    blabber replied to pollen's topic in International

    Can I just agree with pollen in saying that it is very unfair for applicants if hospitals give priority to their own grads or hospital affliates? Although there are great advantages in hiring "your own" nurses, I believe that no matter how short an ...

12. help me decide: AFP med ctr (vluna) or NKTI for training

    blabber replied to posh1104's topic in International

    i tried applying in NKTI last Sept 2007. I have been working in KSA for almost 6 years and when I went there at NKTI, the guy I spoke to at HR, did not even read through my CV. He just looked at it, ask me silly questions (eg. have you worked in the ...

13. JCAHO accredited or POEA accredited

    blabber replied to december04's topic in International

    hi there! please remember that if you're going to look for recruitment agencies in the philippines, it is a must to look for the poea license of the said agency. jcaho or jci has nothing to do with recruitment agencies because as far as i know jci i...

14. Nurse Jobs in Dubai

    blabber replied to glyza's topic in General World

    hi glyza! you may want to check out this website: http://www.workabroad.ph/list_specific_jobs.php?by_what=specialization&id=57 it's true that most agencies and hospital in the mideast require at least 2 years work experience. make sure also tha...

15. Nebraska Service Center Tracker for I-140

    blabber replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration

    Thank's lawrence! I gained another useful info from you... God Bless!