Hushdawg

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  1. scared of needles anyone?

    Hushdawg replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

    I have a terrible needle phobia that I struggle with anytime I receive an injection and even more so when I have blood drawn. Oddly enough it does not bother me when I need to give an injection. My...

  2. anybody from Global Nursing Solutions?

    Hushdawg replied to forexinegirl's topic in International Nursing

    Is that $22 per hour or $22K per year? What part of the US is that in? Some parts of the US that would be excellent pay but others it would leave you struggling. You need to know more information...

  3. how much do i need to save for IELTS exam?

    Hushdawg replied to princess_miucha's topic in International Nursing

    P7500 is pretty expensive for a one-month review. Most other IELTS are P6000 or less and provide unlimited classroom review with one-on-one coaching. I've always felt Kaplan was overpriced in spite...

  4. how much do i need to save for IELTS exam?

    Hushdawg replied to princess_miucha's topic in International Nursing

    There are a few that stand out in my mind. American English would be the best that I can think of. They teach real English and communication skills rather than just teaching you how to pass an exam....

  5. GPA equivalent to Philippine grading system

    Hushdawg replied to Elizabeth19's topic in Philippines

    Ah, I think I misunderstood the question then. Or rather I assumed that the application was for a job in the USA. My mistake

  6. GPA equivalent to Philippine grading system

    Hushdawg replied to Elizabeth19's topic in Philippines

    Ah, here's a more detailed chart I found.. Again, this is USA GPA system: 0%-59% => 0 GPA 60% => 0.7 GPA 61% => 0.8 GPA 62% => 0.8 GPA 63% => 0.9 GPA 64% => 1.0 GPA 65% => 1.0 GPA...

  7. GPA equivalent to Philippine grading system

    Hushdawg replied to Elizabeth19's topic in Philippines

    something looks screwy on that... An average score of 100% is scored as 4.0 at the College I graduated from in the USA. Like this: Percentage US Grade Equivalent GPA (approximate) 60-100 A 4.00...

  8. anybody from Global Nursing Solutions?

    Hushdawg replied to forexinegirl's topic in International Nursing

    Absolutely, because the hospital is paying the agency or staffing firm the full rate and they are turning over a chopped up rate to the nurse. When you get an offer from an agency or staffing firm...

  9. how much do i need to save for IELTS exam?

    Hushdawg replied to princess_miucha's topic in International Nursing

    IELTS exam fee is currently P8640. Many of the IELTS schools in the area provide assistance for their students, although if you are doing a self review there are a few independent companies which...

  10. Masterals Scholarship in US - is it good?

    Hushdawg replied to toffzter's topic in International Nursing

    Remember that even though you may get a student visa that it limits you to Co-op employment which means limited hours and small income. There is no guarantee that you will be able to have an...

  11. Working and studying in the UK

    Hushdawg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    Thank you. My goal after all, my job, is to help nurses achieve professional and personal goals without losing money, time or dignity. I would never want to suggest a course of action which violates...

  12. Who wants to work in USA

    Hushdawg replied to adrienne_mandi's topic in International Nursing

    Nothing is free. Somehow they have to be sure they are going to get a return on the investment. Do you have a choice of location? are you going to be shuiffled back and forth between a few different...

  13. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    By the way, when IELTS was administered to native speakers in order to get a benchmark, the average score for a native speaker was only a 6. Nurses are held to a higher standard because of the...

  14. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    Right, the English exam failure is usually not that bad. I know that sounds weird, let me explain. Nurses for US need to meet a 7 on a 10 point scale for IELTS. Most (93%) have no problem with...

  15. Review Centers In Cebu

    Hushdawg replied to Aviationurse's topic in International Nursing

    If he failed NLE on his first go then he really needs to buckle down and study for his second go since the statistics are stacked against him. My wife had an excellent experience studying at East-West...

  16. Review Centers In Cebu

    Hushdawg replied to Aviationurse's topic in International Nursing

    Thos numbers don't add up. Only 40-50% of NCLEX takers in the Philippines pass Only @40% of local board takers in the philippines pass There is no way any review center can convince me that numbers...

  17. Working and studying in the UK

    Hushdawg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    My apologies, but I did not just blindly take his word, I talked to other former nurse candidates who took his route because of the conditions I outlined above. These caregivers are Filipinos who...

  18. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    A lot of people state this but it should be underscored again that in the Philippines nursing colleges teach exclusively in English so by the time a Pinoy becomes a nurse he or she has been exposed to...

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

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

    Not as an American. It is actually a very straightforward and easy process. You don't apply for an employment visa though, apply for permanent residency. You will have to pay out a total of about...

  20. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    4 months is the average for eligibility to sit for NCLEX, that is true; but for a foreign nurse applicant some states take a long time because of all the other things involved such as CES or CP....

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

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

    I'd suggest Baguio; a lot of Americans like to live there because the climate is closer to the US climate. There are several nursing schools there and you can easily see the scores of the schools...

  22. NZ's new policy

    Hushdawg replied to amber_snow's topic in International Nursing

    I've heard some good news from my New Zealand & Australia contact. New Zealand's BON representatives will be coming to the Philippines to examine nursing programs here. They are considering...

  23. Working and studying in the UK

    Hushdawg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    Unless hiring changes happen in the UK a Philippine nurse will only be able to work as a caregiver in the UK. Good news is that caregivers make good money in the UK! I talked to a British expat here...

  24. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    Depending on the state applied 12 months may be normal. NY for example frequently takes longer than 12 months even if everything is done perfectly. I agree though, a lot of staffing and employment...

  25. Where in US states you apply for NCLEX-RN and Passed?

    Hushdawg replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    Then you should apply for licensure where you actually want to work. CA is a dead end for foreign nurses to get into the USA. What I mean by that is simply that once you pass NCLEX and become an RN...