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1. MAN vs. MSN degree in Philippines

   Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in Philippines

   The "accreditation process" that I am familiar with is CGFNS Credentials and full Course by Course accreditation for graduates of the BSN programs in the Philippines to be "equivalent" to the...

2. Why hire nurses if the janitor can do the job??

   Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

   ...a whole new meaning to "janitorial services"..... Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 04, 2011. A PATIENT of a hospital in Bantayan Island is having difficulty relieving himself after...

3. DOH "Stop asking for payment of volunteer nurses"

   Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

   From Sun Star Network: Sunday, January 16, 2011 MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) called on both public and private hospitals to stop the alleged practice of asking payments from...

4. Nurse Midwifery; RN's eligibility for RM

   Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

   The regulations are quite clear as posted above; A REGISTERED nurse (must have completed and passed the NLE and have an active license) may sit for the Midwifery exam provided the required 20...

5. Nurse Midwifery; RN's eligibility for RM

   Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

   Registered Nurses in the Philippines may indeed challenge the Midwifery Exam; provided they meet the proper criteria in deliveries by the deadlines. The next exam will be November 13 and 14 (Sat Sun)...

6. Sentosa recruitment agency

   Hoss replied to mi_jaded's topic in International Nursing

   source: More nurses urged to join class suit vs Sentosa | ABS-CBN News Online Beta More nurses urged to join class suit vs Sentosa abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 05/28/2010 4:56 PM |...

7. CHED flunks 147 nursing schools

   Hoss replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in Philippines

   CHED is pretty well tied up by the courts from forcing closure. However, at least they are exposing the really bad schools to the light of day by publishing their record of failure. The other bad...

8. Global healthcare usa

   Hoss replied to dream_lover's topic in International Nursing

   It appears they are a recruiter (head hunter) that cater to Pharmacists and Physical Therapists. In the 10 pages of jobs located on the web, not ONE nursing job was posted. They seem to focus on H...

9. We need a hat!

   Hoss replied to K.P.A.'s topic in Male Nursing Students

   A simple but effective cover is the "tried and true" garrison cap (or "p**s cutter as we used to call them) used by the US Military for decades. Berets are a little bulky to carry when not used, but...

10. CA BRN new changes affecting International Nurses with NO SSN

    Hoss replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    This is indeed a BIG problem... My step son received his Visa as IR-2 (immediate relative-child) non immigrant "green card" candidate and must leave the Philippines by Sept and enter the USA. In...

11. BSN RN from the Philippines, new here in Oregon

    Hoss replied to dadah_vxr's topic in International Nursing

    Oregon is quite specific in its requirement for foreign educated nurses: "Nurses Coming to Oregon Who Have Never Been Licensed in the U.S. If your basic nursing education was obtained in a school of...

12. CES or CGFNS and NCLEX

    Hoss replied to annyong's topic in International Nursing

    The fact that US Immigration requires a minimum CES (CGFNS) to be approved for your visa may be increased at the State level. As an example, Oregon requires CES (just as the US Immigration requires),...

13. CES or CGFNS and NCLEX

    Hoss replied to annyong's topic in International Nursing

    SOURCE for my above post: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf Sorry I forgot to add that at the end of the post!

14. CES or CGFNS and NCLEX

    Hoss replied to annyong's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, when applying for "green card" and you CAREFULLY READ the instructions for "Application for immigrant visa and Alien registration" (FORMS DS 230 part i and part ii), please be very careful...

15. Sentosa ordered to pay nurses $186,372

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    INQUIRER.net First Posted 09:24:00 10/13/2009 Filed Under: Migration, Overseas Employment, Nursing matters MANILA, Philippines-The National Labor Relations Committee has overturned the decision...