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@Lithotomy I find you really amusing. But seriously, if you need any help with your exam. I'll be meeting up with Haoyin, maybe you'd like to join us. I could lend you some review materials for your IELTS.

@NewMac I wasn't asked to submit any Stat Declaration, though I myself haven't got any work experience as well.

Hi gemini_star, Haoyin might be referring to me. This is my timeline: Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) Sent via ordinary post - End of Nov 2009 Application sent - 07 Dec 2009 Received letter requesting for CGS - 26 Feb 2010 CGS Sent 2nd time (via DHL) - 02 Mar 2010 Received letter of approval - 11 Mar 2010 You might notice that the letter of approval came too soon after the second CGS was sent. I suspect that my first CGS arrived nevertheless...after 3 months. :vlin:

Hi, kristeeta. Allow me to quote this from an email response from them: "The Division 1 graduate program is for newly qualified nurses who have their registration with the nurse's board of Victoria and have less than 12 months working experience as a Division 1 Nurse." :) Hope it helped a bit.

Hi countmein, Unfortunately, Ramsey Health won't be running an IRON program in 2010. I inquired to them recently. Regarding NBV, were you able to receive an acknowledgement letter from them first or just the letter asking for additional info? Thanks.

Goodluck on your application Dred, I'm here in Manila. Sent you a pm too.

hi drednag, How were you able to send your Cert of Good Standing? Did you buy them a mailing envelope? Did you write down the address on a piece of paper? Was there any form to fill-out? How was the process with you? Did they inform you, that it can only be sent by ordinary mail? Sorry, too many questions. Thanks for answering any or all

Hello, Seems like PRC is not used to sending the Cert of Good Standing (CGS) to state boards. Anyway, just my opinion. They gave me CGS for NBV license verification, correct, right? Then they assumed that I am the one to send it to wherever I want to. So, I explained to them that the state board needs it to come directly from them, the girl instructed me to buy a non-metered envelope. Then jot down the address in the attached bond paper (which is my photocopied PRC id). Pay for mailing fee, have it docu stamped. So after doing all that she required, she returned the empty envelop to me and said, that was ok, and they will just send it. I don't know if its just me, I don't think they are quite familiar in sending Cert of Good Standings. How was the process with you guys who applied for NBV? Anyway, anyone here has got PRC's no.? I kind of misheard the number she mentioned with all the rush and confusion. TIA

Shouldn't the PNA need to have a say on this? I mean if only they will speak up and uplift the profession, I will follow, I'm sure, We, will follow and join the bandwagon. We're all forced to do this (paying to volunteer) anyway. If only there is a consensus that, if I vacate my volunteer slot, no one will be there the next day doing my volunteer job and paying my volunteer fee. Shouldn't there be a partylist for nurses in the congress? And tell them that most people are in this profession because they want to leave the Philippines? Or a non-profit organization called Alliance Of Concerned Nurses Because PNA Won't Bother (ACNBPNAWB). On the other hand, I think it's human nature too to seek the greener pasture. People were lured to the profession by the thought of easy money, only to be dumbfounded of how nursing has become in the Philippines nowadays. I think the profession was victim of this phenomenon. If they say that Architects are very in demand abroad, pays well and Filipino Architects are especially sought after, I guess people will flock to this profession too; and soon there would be volunteer Architects as well. The only solution I can think of right now is to address the root cause, that we first stop being Filipinos & love our country.....................Right, too far-fetched. Now, I'm lost.

Just curious, are RN, RMs paid more than RNs only, even if they are doing the same nursing job?

Any second coursers here who received a positive assessment from NBV? Did you include your TOR from 1st course?

Thanks for the reply gast. Yes, I don't think they require experience. Some posters here received a positive assessment even w/o experience, but i think they were first coursers. I am a 2nd courser. I need as much credentials as I can get. I think. :anbd:

Hello guys, Do you think I can request for a recommendation letter even if I am still in an on going training? I plan on finishing my six-month training/volunteerism (currently on my 4th month); But I need a work statement for NBV. If I ask for a certificate of an ongoing training, or a recommendation letter, it is as good as informing them - I am about to leave, right? So no more chance of eventually getting hired. Should I just declare a zero experience at my NBV application? What do you guys suggest? Thanks

For ArmiRN or blinq: Just for confirmation: How much is the course fee for the bridging program at Curtin, since you will just be taking it for 1 semester? Is it AUD 11,500, half of the indicative price at the Curtin website? I understand that the intake for international applicants is only during the 1st semester? Does it mean February only? Thanks in advance.

Anyone who had successfully gone through this?

They shouldn't have hired you if the job was for a 2-year experienced RN in the first place. I think telling prospective employers you resigned from your previous job because you lack experience is a not-so-good selling point after all. You seem to be discrediting yourself even more that way. You may choose to totally omit that experience from your resume to avoid explaining your cause for resignation.

Feeling unproductive and selfish for asking for parent's money for more than two decades now. If you would please share some of your life's experiences. For those who have experienced working (as a nurse/ medical transcriptionist/ call center agent/ or any job) while reviewing (self-study/ review center) for any exams (NLE/ NCLEX/ IELTS). Please share your experiences and how did you handle it? Thanks a lot.

Anyone who have experience ordering from www.ielts.org? Any thoughts about the "Official IELTS Practice Materials"? How long is transit time if delivering to Philippines. Also, i am wondering why is it cheaper to buy from UK, than from Australia (Php 900+ against Php 2,000+, today's exchange rate). Any information, suggestion or correction would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

hello i have a simple question regarding atts...i would just like to know if the validity for ATT which they say usually is 90 days, the valid examination period for the examinee? or is it the period one is allowed to schedule an exam date? my worry is just that i might not feel well prepared in 3 mos time. well, i havent submitted anything officially yet, no toefl yet either. im just wondering if i should review first or start the paperworks already. (will apply to njbon) thanks for replying!

I've learned that it is faster to sit for nclex if you take the NM route, i really intend work in NJ. However upon comparison of their requirements, Toefl is the only thing omitted in NM. my question is, which do you think usually takes the lesser time, effort and money. Take the toefl (i.e. directly apply to NJ); or just endorse later on (i.e. NM route). thanks so much! i'd really appreciate any response...

For those who are currently enrolled as second courser nursing students. I am just wondering if your school also requires you to do your bulletin boards in your hallways, become ushers or usherettes in capping/graduation ceremonies (and tells you it is not a request, it is compulsory), attend acquaintance parties with the regular students (who are years younger or sometimes half your age), come up with tea parties for the faculty and staff and students, come up with a dance or song number in school presentations (as a class), requires you to come in school in Filipiniana uniform for "Linggo ng Wika" or Communication's Week? All expense paid herewith necessitated...by you - the student. In short, how is it like out there, if only i have chosen another school? kindly give me a glimpse. Thanks! :)