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  1. hours of Student Hosp duty in Philippines ?

    Hoss replied to niceguy333m's topic in International Nursing

    To be considered for a 2 year BSN you must have completed a degree program already and are applying as a 2nd courser. Even then, the program will actually take 3 years or so to complete as you will...

  2. Immigration Cracks down on "marriage for citizenship" scam

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    Some Filipinos have posted questions about "getting married" to a US Citizen to by pass retrogression and speed up their immigration process. DON"T DO THIS...YOU WILL GET CAUGHT AND GO TO PRISON!!...

  3. Need Help (School Nursing)

    Hoss replied to Marra N.'s topic in International Nursing

    Suggest you start with your regional Dept. of Education and ask the Public Health Nurse to visit your school and provide all the DepEd requirements/guidlines for clinic facilities in the school. In...

  4. Philippine Medical Scams harm tourism/investment effort

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    The WORLD does pay attention to this and now the medical industry in the Philippines is bearing the consequences of medical fraud, govt. corruption and Nursing school scandals and performance. The...

  5. Admission requirements for nursing programs in the Philippines

    Hoss replied to girleegirl's topic in International Nursing

    Mutilator; My posting critical remarks about the proliferation of diploma mills and the fleecing of students with the promise of non existant jobs here and overseas is EXACTLY what is needed to...

  6. Admission requirements for nursing programs in the Philippines

    Hoss replied to girleegirl's topic in International Nursing

    I am glad that the newspapers are reporting the "cheating" that is tolerated by low performing schools. In addition, there are hundreds of Filipino trained nurses who are in management positions...

  7. Admission requirements for nursing programs in the Philippines

    Hoss replied to girleegirl's topic in International Nursing

    Let me address my personal experience in admissions and curriculum up to the 3rd year so far. I polled my children and wife extensively about their desire for nursing. I was more inclined toward...

  8. MAN vs. MSN degree in Philippines

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in Philippines

    Well stated responses, each of you deserve a great deal of thanks for your thoughtfulness. The catch 22 is always retrogression...5 year wait is very unfortunate in this case. One thought Suzanne...

  9. MAN vs. MSN degree in Philippines

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in Philippines

    I thought I would post the reply from the Dean of CoN, St. Luis University: > Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:44:47 +0800 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: MSN Degree...

  10. US Taxpayers defrauded of 100million USD Philippine Drs., Hosp., Clinics

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    More bad news on the Philippine Health Care system front: "I know this is illegal and wrong to submit fraudulent claims to get money, but I did it for fun," U.S. Navy retiree Romulo Estoesta told...

  11. MAN vs. MSN degree in Philippines

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in Philippines

    Very nice response, thanks!! I am contacting the Dean of the CON at St Luis Univ. here in Baguio to get some more clarification as you are indicating these MSN programs are quite new in the...

  12. poor man's dignity

    Hoss replied to panzer's topic in Philippines

    'Hold instructor of student nurse in rectum scandal accountable' DUMAGUETE CITY - The chair of the Technical Committee on Nursing Education of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) suggested to...

  13. MAN vs. MSN degree in Philippines

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in Philippines

    Are there ANY Filipino MSN graduates who's degree from the Philippines was accepted in the USA or Canada? I would appreciate your comments/suggestions as to whether to pursue the MSN (NOT MAN degree)...

  14. poor man's dignity

    Hoss replied to panzer's topic in Philippines

    All PNA members should heed Suzanne's call to contact the BON and get theses nurses and students on the carpet immediately!! Licenses indeed should be pulled if found participating in such an amoral...

  15. Graduate studies (MAN) in the Manila????

    Hoss replied to nars1218's topic in International Nursing

    My question on the Masters degree is related to the recognition of this degree outside of the Philippines. There are a few schools who offer a Masters of Science (MSN) instead of Masters of Art (MAN)...

  16. 5 Year BSN Program vs. 4 year

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm curious to know your thoughts about the new requirement for 5 years of study to BSN here in the Philippines. Does the extra year offer the promise of a more qualified graduate or will it act as a...

  17. Filipino Nurses to Canada...."caregivers" or nurses??

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    The short term gains by "employers" for cheap wages caregivers with 4 year BSN degrees will ultimately affect ALL nurses in Canada unless the Canadian Nursing Associations demand fair and equal...

  18. "WALKING AWAY" from a USA Contract; What can happen?

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    "Non-compete" contracts are quite common in the USA. However, courts have set limits of geography to non competes (usually 50-150 miles radius). In other words, a non-compete for a nurse in...

  19. "WALKING AWAY" from a USA Contract; What can happen?

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    It is true that in the USA there is no "debtors prison" so if you owe money to an individual or company, you will not receive jail time. BUT, and this is the thing you should pay attention to, if you...

  20. IMPORTANT!! "Hands Only C P R" for Adult Cardiac Arrests

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    Here in the Philippines medical assistance may be delayed for some time but YOU MAY SAVE A LIFE by performing Hands Only CPR on an adult cardiac arrest victim. The American Medical Association has...

  21. Recruiting Agency cheats Filipino's out of $3 million USD in wages

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    Advanced Professional Marketing, Inc., New York http://www.adpromar.biz/main/service.html a Phys. Therapist and Nurse recruit agency in New York has been fined $512,000.00 and ordered to pay $3...

  22. Best PDA/Smartphone for BSN Students

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    Can you offer advise for student nurses (3rd year) on best Smartphone/PDA and software package(s)? Also, what SIM (Globe, Smart) for Philippines is available for these devices based on the following:...

  23. Best PDA/Smartphone for BSN Students

    Hoss replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    I appreciate your comments regarding 3rd year SN "Needs", but I am of the mindset that PDA's are a fact of life in the USA, Canada and Australia as everyday necessities for nurses. With that in mind,...

  24. Teaching vs. Nursing? US Teacher shortage

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    In an ironic twist, Teaching may be a much better path towards immigration than nursing. The US is in dire need of teachers, especially inner cities where schools are chronically short of qualified...

  25. SHUT DOWN POOR PERFORMING NURSING SCHOOLS; Audit Commision demands

    Hoss posted a topic in International Nursing

    CoA tells CHEd: Shut subpar nursing schools MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Audit has urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to phase out the nursing programs in colleges and...