iamnomad

iamnomad

Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche

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  1. Student from US in search of a Nursing school in Philipines.

    iamnomad replied to subzer0's topic in International Nursing

    Perpetual Help College. Some of my friends continued their studies there. And most of them passed the Philippine RN exam. Yeah, you are right, it's not as great as UST, but I think its good enough to...

  2. Student from US in search of a Nursing school in Philipines.

    iamnomad replied to subzer0's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I think it is located along Quezon Ave. But its reputation is not very established. As a general rule, since your only goal is to have a diploma that will enable you to take the NCLEX, look for...

  3. Student from US in search of a Nursing school in Philipines.

    iamnomad replied to subzer0's topic in International Nursing

    Hi. The thing is, there are very few good schools that will accept or credit your subjects. Most of them will ask you to be a freshman again. AND, you'll gonna have a hard time finishing the BSN...

  4. H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    iamnomad replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm sorry to say, but without NCLEX-RN (so meaning no US RN license) and without an Engish exam (for VSC, immigration purposes), I doubt that your application will be

  5. Do you get Job as an RN on H1 Visa

    iamnomad replied to priya945's topic in International Nursing

    Schedule A is still around. The problem is, it is under the EB3 visa category. EB3 is retrogressed, so Schedule A is affected. But I think it's also applicable to EB2, but the job needs at least at...

  6. New Grad RN's in nursing homes

    iamnomad replied to SunshineRN79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a new grad when I started working in LTC. I was excited and nervous. I came from a country with no nursing homes and the equipments are not the same. And some drug names. So it was kinda...

  7. Anyone work with a prima donna?

    iamnomad replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    these things happen, and it can be really frustrating especially when you have to do both others' work and your work. There are CNA's that think they know everything and will tell nurses what to do,...

  8. What is a typical night shift like in LTC

    iamnomad replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked both day and night shifts before when our facility was short of staff. Night shifts are generally slower than the day shift. Call lights are minimal and most of it is because they want to go...

  9. how long to get a CES report (CGFNS)

    iamnomad replied to janette87's topic in Nurse Registration

    Silverdragon is right. It takes around 4 months in average. But still its a case-to-case basis. I got mine around 4 weeks after I sent them all the needed documents. And really it won't take you all...

  10. New Admissions

    iamnomad replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    on the facility that I'm currently working, where we have 23 residents, and the ratio is 1 nurse to all the patient, the nurse do ALL the admission procedures. The ADON will sometimes order the meds...

  11. ER New Grad Hire questions

    iamnomad replied to SashaO's topic in Emergency

    My story is a little bit odd. I did not apply for it. The facility I'm currently working at (long term care - LTC) is attached to a critical access hospital. The chief nursing officer is in charge of...

  12. I really NEED to hear from nurses that like or love LTC.

    iamnomad replied to malem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC nursing job is really not that bad, if you have enough help. Long Term Care facilities are not just for the elderly, but they consist the vast majority of the residents. Others include those for...

  13. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    iamnomad replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    when I read your post, and saw 2 LPN's as two of the staffs you are supervising, I actually knows exactly what to advice: Seek their help. Especially if they are experienced. I'm a new grad when I...

  14. Help speeding up

    iamnomad replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just to add: all, as in all of the residents in the facility that I'm working wakes up for breakfast and go to the dining room. so med pass is easy. I also have a cheat sheet, with all the resident's...

  15. Help speeding up

    iamnomad replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the most number of residents that I've handled was 23. I have 2-3 CNA's. Majority of the medications are given 0800, and I'm starting my med pass around 0745, that's after my 4-5 accuchecks. (I'm...

  16. Foreign RN preparing for work in the ED

    iamnomad replied to iamnomad's topic in Emergency

    thanks LTC RN jc, I'm working in Long Term Care right now, unskilled, so we are not allowed to do IV's, and a lot of stuff. Basically what I'm doing right now is pass the meds, do some wound...

  17. Foreign RN preparing for work in the ED

    iamnomad replied to iamnomad's topic in Emergency

    thanks gonzo1, that's the reason why I accepted the job, not for the adrenaline rush, but for the learning experience, which will help me on whatever nursing position I will hold in the future. It's a...

  18. NCLEX Application Center (NEAC) Comments and Reviews

    iamnomad replied to Infomaniac88's topic in Philippines

    Hi. I almost acquired their service for my NCLEX. But if you'll just take a closer look at the licensure process, from CGFNS CES to State application to Fingerprinting to NCLEX scheduling and exam,...

  19. Is it a medication error?

    iamnomad replied to lactamase's topic in International Nursing

    I believe you should have posted your topic to a different sub forum. Anyways, I'm sure the moderators will move this thread. To answer your question, I think it will depend on your jurisdiction's law...

  20. Resident Care Attendant (RCA) in FEU

    iamnomad replied to opsen's topic in International Nursing

    more or less, the job description is somewhat similar to certified nurses aides (CNA) in the US. They are tasked to do the residents' (patients, when in a nursing home or long term care facilities are...

  21. Resident Care Attendant (RCA) in FEU

    iamnomad replied to opsen's topic in International Nursing

    I think RCA's have the same job responsibilities as nursing assistants. And I think it is especially geared towards working in Canada. However, it is very unclear on how you'll get a visa to work in...

  22. H1B visa for USA

    iamnomad replied to Astromikaelo's topic in International Nursing

    its really hard to tell. in premium processing, you will know the result 15 days from filing, whether it would be denied, approved, or RFE (request for evidence). regular processing can take months....

  23. H1B visa for USA

    iamnomad replied to Astromikaelo's topic in International Nursing

    approval is a case-to-case basis. you may see an applicant with 10 years experience being denied, and a nurse with 2 years experience being granted a visa. Generally, the process will depend on how...

  24. requirements for visa screen renewal

    iamnomad replied to dcmRN's topic in International Nursing

    check cgfns.org but I believe you have to take the English exam

  25. *~Nursing Education In Your Country~*

    iamnomad replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    just a breakdown of the curriculum. 1st year: general education (history, algebra, English language, psychology, philosophy, Filipino language, Earth science, English literature, Sociology, Physical...