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  1. Moving

    Are you moving to the Philippines? Your location say "In the middle of the two worlds", and you follow the Phillippine forum and post here quite often. I have a house in south of Davao City that I...
  2. Texas Nclex Application

    You can call the Number. The international Dailing code for USA is 001. Once you get the introduction message you can press 0 and usually get a live person whom are very helpful. PI time to USA time...
  3. I don't think you would like it or enjoy it over there. I think the way things are done over there would be way too much of a culture shock. My Fiance went to school for 4 years straight, including...
  4. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    In your state is a nurse required to carry a plastic type card with his/her license information on it. And are they required to carry it on anytime while working, and are required to be able to show...
  5. I was reading Pay Rates in Texas for Nurses. For those whom answered. Is that payrate for hourly contract workers whom will get a 1099 at the end of the year. Is the for employees whom will recieve a...
  6. Pay Rates in Texas - Is that with benefits

    She for sure is a new grad with no actual work experience of any kind. She just turned 20 amd graduated with her Bachelor in Nursing. Hopefully we can have her NCLEX/RN passed with in a few
  7. My sister was not taken care of in a nursing home

    I would file a complaint with the state board of nursing and report any suspect nurses whom was in the
  8. Pearson Vue registration - Name too long

    My fiance has 3 first names as well. I guess this is common in PI. I had her go down to NSO office and get a new birth certificate and have her middle name removed. Very difficult in filling out US...
  9. I called the Texas State Board of Nursing this week and I was asking many questions, and I found this very interesting. In California you can apply for Authorization to Test for NCLEX/RN while you are...
  10. I am an American I am trying to learn and understand the transistion between being educated in another country and coming to USA to work, or get a RN or going back to school in USA for further...
  11. I am not looking for a shortcut. I am looking for the easiest and cheapest route for me. Time frame is not a issue for
  12. From my reading the NCLEX given in USA is available 6 days per week to take. It is given via a computer and takes less than one hour to complete on average. Is this the same format and test given in...
  13. NCLEX - Same test in PI vs USA

    My information regarding NCLEX came from reading on this forum. Seemsl like average time was 75 questions in 45 minutes. The reason it was put in Philippines, I noticed that computers are lacking and...
  14. Salary in Dallas

    Basically from what I read, If you have 5 years experience you basically get the same pay as graduate student RN. $5 per hour for 5 years of experience seem low. I don't understand the logic behind...
  15. NP program at UT Arlington

    How long does it take, Education time frame to become a NP. If one already has Bachelor of Nursing. Thanks in
  16. Is becoming an LPN really that bad??

    In my opinion: In USA the average person does not know the difference between a RN, LPN, CNA, etc. If you wear a scrub suit they will assume you are a nurse. Pay Rate and training is the main...
  17. We have 50 states in USA. It seems like we have 50 different set or requirment for NCLEX /RN. I have read Texas / Oklahoma / Louisiana. Why don't the states make uniform policy. Social Security...
  18. Employment Contracts

    Are they used in Nursing field in Texas? If So, Do they get enforced? As in you sign a 6 month contract to work at a Hospital and you don't fulfill your contract. What can
  19. RE: RN pay in the philippines

    In my opinion: Philippines is over crowded with people. No Birth Control, or Catholic Religion, or whatever the reason. I call it mass over crowding. And Labor rate is cheap in PI, that includes...
  20. RE: RN pay in the philippines

    Not much, because that the way they are raised, And I don't say this in a bad way. It just the culture in Philippines. They are taught not to question authority figures, it would be disrespectful and...
  21. Moving to Texas: What Can I Expect?

    Hot Summers. Great Spring and Falls. Not Much Snow. Handguns are legal in your car without a permit. Low Cost of Living, Cheap Housing, No State Tax Lots of jobs in most
  22. RE: RN pay in the philippines

    USA, a RN (New Hire) With only 2 year Associate Degree in Nursing makes on average about 800 to 900 peso per
  23. Opinions?

    Austin is beautiful area, I don't care for the city, too many people hanging out on corners begging money/selling items. Lots of Illegal Aliens there. I spent last summer working there, I am from...
  24. need some support please!!

    I suggested K1, and I don't know if the person is male or female. I uphold and support the laws of each Country, especially USA. I also don't play when it comes to Immigration in USA, I take it very...
  25. per texas state board of nursing "an applicant educated outside the united states must provide the board with an original credential evaluation service (ces) course-by course report prior to being...