McLovin'

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    Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    McLovin' replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    Like.. just put down my sandwich and take the NCLEX right now? Heck no. I'll fail miserably.
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    Filipino Nurses, how are you?

    McLovin' replied to ariari's topic in Philippines

    Doing great! So far been here in the US for 6 years now. Experience has been awesome! Did travel nursing in the east coast for a while (didn’t like it). Currently residing in Texas, bought a house,...
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    Moving to Houston

    McLovin' replied to FoxSayWhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    Depends on YOE and specialty. Med surg RNs with 10 years gets around $45/$47 per hour. Depending on how good you
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    Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    McLovin' replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Yes I am a BSN holder with 10 years of bedside RN experience. I was a programmer for 3 years before going into nursing. I am currently looking for an online MSN program that focuses on N.I. Sorry for...
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    Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    McLovin' replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited?
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    Texas Nursing: Moving from upstate NY

    McLovin' posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all. I just wanted to get some of your thoughts regarding practicing as an RN in Texas, particularly in Houston Methodist MC. I am a currently practicing RN with over 6 years of MS experience in...
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    Does HIPAA cover patients outside the US?

    McLovin' replied to McLovin''s topic in General Nursing

    I understand your point.
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    Does HIPAA cover patients outside the US?

    McLovin' posted a topic in General Nursing

    I used to have nursing photos during my early years in my country of origin that I still swap online with my colleagues back home. Usually we just bring up old and outdated nursing procedures we did...
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    Albany Medical Center

    McLovin' replied to jan286's topic in New York Nursing

    probably you'll start at $25/hr. At least that's the recent RN reclassification leads you to. Personally its a pile of
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    Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    McLovin' replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    Tell that to your employers.
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    Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    McLovin' replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    Exactly my point. Obviously there are immigration obstacles, especially with the recent retrogression. Yet I find no fault in being "prepared" So if want this Ms. Weird Gal, go get
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    Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    McLovin' replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    I rest my
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    Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    McLovin' replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    You just handed her a one-sided opinion, without even considering the potential circumstance that a LOT of us experienced recently. It is NEVER HELPFUL if you merely put weight one side of the story....
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    How's Life for NLE 2006 passer?

    McLovin' replied to mutya07's topic in Philippines

    How's life you say? AWESOME! ;-) I failed the June 2006 NLE, which I am SO proud of. And passed the December exams. I got a job as a Nurse trainee the next year, was absorbed after a few months,...
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    International graduate nurse, second attempt to take nclex, pls help me!

    McLovin' replied to Lirfita's topic in International Nursing

    send me a PM. Might be able to help
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    BSN degree or not?

    McLovin' replied to ejlaw's topic in International Nursing

    Generally, based on recent guidelines, it will depend on whatever credentials you might have. By credentials I mean, what is your accomplished certification? Are you registered from your country of...
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    Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    McLovin' replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    Dealt in absolute eh? That's not helpful buddy. My opinion..? Just go for it sweetie. In my experience, back in 2009 (almost 6 years ago), we were told back home (the Philippines) that the U.S. will...
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    Until you become current again ma'am. For now, it is very hard to say how things'll turn up. Try to watch October and November's VB, if the PD's continue to maintain a slow pace until the 1st quarter...
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    After all the insanity in Canada, I assure you things in the US will be far
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    why the hell should i waste my time living in a country who won't *******' give us foreign nurses or all skilled workers in that matter, a fighting chance? Just because our skin color is different and...
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    Took me 4 years. From approval to the actual visa
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    Okay here we go... Just to shed some light in the subject. i became a PR in Canada in June 2012. Lived in BC until May 2013, moved to Hamilton, Ontario the following month... Passed the RPN exams...
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    PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    McLovin' replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    I do believe in Unicorns! :) As well as psychosis. :-p Ignore 'em JusyBeachy. Because I believe in Unicorns so much, I just got approved for a green card to work in the states. So did six of my...
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    US New Grad applying for Ontario Board of Nursing

    McLovin' replied to sunnycalifornia's topic in Canada

    Not to burst your bubble, but clearly you have a much lesser chance of proving a clinical practice. Basically, CNO is looking for any general practice knowledge/experience. Another possible disaster...
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    Nurses not on the Canada Skilled list this time around

    McLovin' replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Immigration Advice

    Noted sir/ma'm. Thank you for reminding me. :-) I must admit, being patient and impervious should be on the top of my "to learn" list. ;-) Thanks a LOT for pointing this