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  1. Nursing schools in Iloilo or Davao for a problematic American?

    redranger replied to EwwThat'sNasty's topic in International Nursing

    I would suggest A lot of people from the West will tell visitors notthe Davao area, I spend most of my time there, I have a house in Digos about 60 kilometers south of Davao. The mayor makes sure...

  2. I'm FINALLY doing it

    redranger replied to mama0306's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would jump on a ADN and get working and let the job pay for the rest of my school if you wanted to pursue a

  3. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    redranger replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it's a easy process for a nurse from PI to become a RN in USA. Each state has it own requirements, But for my wife only thing we had to extra was to have her transcripts evaluted by CES...

  4. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    redranger replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, She had to take NCLEX to be RN in USA. She didn't bother taking NLE in PI. I don't think USA lets foreign licenses nurses work as a RN in USA unless they pass NCLEX, They may let them work, but...

  5. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    redranger replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    No such test exist, as in NCLEX for Foreign Trained. NCLEX is given worldwide and it's available in Manila, it 's the same test no matter where you are

  6. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    redranger replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    Here are your options: Get you US eduction: Only need 2 years ADN degree in order to sit for NCLEX Go to PI and get your Bachelor (US requires that to be RN in USA). My wife graduated in March 2008...

  7. finish my career in the U.S

    redranger replied to lfzamora's topic in International Nursing

    I am in the same boat helping a worker whom just got back from Philippines this week. He has met a nursing student who has 2 years of Nursing education, I told him to let her finish school in PI. He...

  8. want to use my married name

    redranger replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    That would be your best

  9. Want to find a job

    redranger replied to kanv's topic in International Nursing

    My wife not working. We are still in the Honeymoon phase of our marriage and it's now her time to take a break from all her school studying and NCLEX. She has been looking at jobs in D/FW area, and...

  10. RETROGRESSION! when it will end?

    redranger replied to herheys8's topic in International Nursing

    Driver License requirments vary state by state, Check with your state's

  11. Want to find a job

    redranger replied to kanv's topic in International Nursing

    If you have a Greencard. Then sit for the NCLEX and get that out of the way. Suppose to be pretty easy to pass if you study. Many places hiring nurses from what I have been reading. Dallas is fairly...

  12. Reciprocity??

    redranger replied to adjomarich's topic in International Nursing

    Call Texas BON @ 512 305 7400, they will have the correct answer. Tip When you call it was ask if you have a rotary phone, press #1 for yes, then yo will go on loop waiting a board member to answer....

  13. Need Advice as what to do ?

    redranger replied to nichaw's topic in International Nursing

    You will file for K1 Visa (aka Fiance Visa). Once you are approved (60 to 90 days on average), you can then call the US Embassy in Manila and schedule her interview. After passing interview (the...

  14. RETROGRESSION! when it will end?

    redranger replied to herheys8's topic in International Nursing

    I would consulte your attorney, From my understanding if you are on American soil you have a better chance of getting a positive answer rather than being in your home country and using an American...

  15. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    redranger replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    Actually I called the Illinois BON and they said they require a local license from PI. They have a poorly written website like most of states in USA. I am helping a friend do a K1 Visa and they are...

  16. Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area

    redranger replied to redranger's topic in Texas Nursing

    Got it

  17. Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area

    redranger posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Any suggestion? What is cost? How long does it take? She had hers from Philippines a few years ago, but it didn't make it with her when she came to US. So now she needs to do it again and get another...

  18. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    redranger replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    Because of the many Visa offered by the USA. It is possible to have all your paperwork completed and sit for NCLEX outside of USA, and once you arrive in USA you get your Social Security Number and...

  19. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    redranger replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    Only a few states in USA require a local license from PI before you can sit for NCLEX. Illinois does not require it, and you don't need a Social Security Number either for initial licenses... Here is...

  20. Need Advice as what to do ?

    redranger replied to nichaw's topic in International Nursing

    My wife would be "Grand Fathered" if Texas BON changed their requirements, she has been approved to sit for NCLEX by Texas BON. So that is a non issue for her. I have been in Texas since birth, only...

  21. Need Advice as what to do ?

    redranger replied to nichaw's topic in International Nursing

    The result for NLE are posted via internet. My wife was told my numerous classmates in PI that she needed to take Local exam before she would be able to take NCLEX, So check with your State BON and...

  22. US citizen educated in philippines

    redranger replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in International Nursing

    Ours was almost the same as yours. My wife is Filipina, but came here on a K1 Visa. We did CES from CGNFS and my wife didn't take her local exams. Texas BON does not require it, Texas BON called me...

  23. To March Grads: Why is Graduation so Expensive?

    redranger replied to woknblues's topic in International Nursing

    Answer: The school knows it's the last time they will be able to dig into your pockets before you leave They did the same thing to my fiance when she

  24. Need Advice as what to do ?

    redranger replied to nichaw's topic in International Nursing

    My wife graduate in March 2008 from PI. She arrived in USA late 2008 on a K1 Visa. We live in Texas, and they don't require NLE (Local Licenses) from PI for her to sit for NCLEX (NCLEX is exam people...

  25. mushrooming of nursing schools abroad.....

    redranger replied to ava_eureka's topic in General Nursing

    In Phlippines it's the culture and tradition to go abroad and work and send money back to the Philippines. My wife is from PI and went 4 years to gain her BSN by age of 19. Her aunt is a lawyer in PI,...