Hushdawg

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  1. CA Licensure application form question

    Hushdawg replied to IcarusFlewAndBurned's topic in International Nursing

    This gets rehashed so often. Honestly I would like to see CA put a freeze on accepting NCLEX applications from outside the USA since they already have more international NCLEX-RN passers waiting on...

  2. Mandatory 5 YEAR Nursing Course starting June 2009

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    Because according to Philippine law if I, as a foreigner, demonstrate a political cause which is against the standing administration then I can be deported with extreme prejudice and barred from...

  3. Mandatory 5 YEAR Nursing Course starting June 2009

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not supporting Ang Nars because, well obviously I'm a foreigner and I can't be involved with politics. But If any nurses are interested in hearing about them, the founder (someone you probably...

  4. Mandatory 5 YEAR Nursing Course starting June 2009

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    This is something that is a problem because here in the Philippines money talks more than common sense. Understand that CHED was attempting to shut down unlicensed local board review centers and the...

  5. Is it advisable to take the IELTS first before the NCLEX?

    Hushdawg replied to echo23's topic in International Nursing

    Nope, didn't forget about that at all. Obviously if a state requires proof of English skills before a foreign nurse is made eligible to sit for NCLEX then he/she will have to do that. I was...

  6. Is it advisable to take the IELTS first before the NCLEX?

    Hushdawg replied to echo23's topic in International Nursing

    I would agree with you for China, India or even Korea but Filipinos on the whole understand English very well. Particularly educated Pinoys. The IELTS test scores indicate that Filipino Nurses score...

  7. Retake test failed (Batch June 2006), question (?)

    Hushdawg replied to hotpotato101's topic in International Nursing

    Tokwa, if you are a US Citizen you don't have to produce a local board license, however you'll have to pass any CGFNS requirements as your education is from outside the

  8. Mandatory 5 YEAR Nursing Course starting June 2009

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe if the nursing schools would pattern themselves after nursing education provided in the USA or Europe everyone would be better off. Naah, that'll never happen.. makes too much sense and no way...

  9. Middle Name?

    Hushdawg replied to lurrrve's topic in International Nursing

    How does your Passport show your name? If your passport shows "Suzanne Rodriguez" and you literally have no middle name then skip it. Not everyone HAS a middle name. However, if your passport shows...

  10. CES for Illinois

    Hushdawg replied to marqc_rn's topic in International Nursing

    BON may require TOEFL... be sure to check with them. As for Visa Screen, you can just use IELTS. the 100% English education will be very helpful in passing either exam without paying tons of money for...

  11. Volunteer Nurses: Counted as a Work Experience?

    Hushdawg replied to rlssem's topic in Philippines

    The sad thing is, Suzanne, that here in the Philippines a volunteer nurse (in most cases) has the same responsibilities as a paid nurse. Until the government here really eliminates corruption and...

  12. Volunteer Nurse

    Hushdawg replied to WinterFairyRN's topic in International Nursing

    Infection control for most clinics means that you put up a curtain or spray alcohol. If you're shocked at this practice then you should also know that some hospitals wash gloves for re-use by doctors....

  13. Nursing Trainings and Seminars

    Hushdawg replied to *EosinophiL*'s topic in International Nursing

    There is a Pinoy Nurse Expo and Conference being done on the last weekend of February. The Conference is in Mandarin Suites at Gateway Mall. Admission is fair price and there are lots of coupons and...

  14. Human aggregates Phil. Inc. agency..???

    Hushdawg replied to lenjoy03's topic in International Nursing

    In my opinion it is better to deal with a staffing firm that specializes in healthcare. This company has a reputation of treating people like cargo and they hire for all sorts of positions in all...

  15. Filipino Nurses who passed the NCLEX without the help of Review Center

    Hushdawg replied to nursemich's topic in Philippines

    Just a note for Filipinos doing self-review. Make sure the review materials are up-to-date. I looked over the materials being sold en masse in front of PRC and almost all of them are outdated by...

  16. Is it advisable to take the IELTS first before the NCLEX?

    Hushdawg replied to echo23's topic in International Nursing

    According to NCSBN statistics, the longer you wait to take NCLEX, the greater the risk of failure. It was determined through examining the scores of more than 344,000 test-takers that delaying NCLEX...

  17. Say NO to LPN Progams in Philippines

    Hushdawg replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines

    What I am seeing here in the Philippines is that these places are owned legally by Filipinos but the funding is coming directly from American companies and non-Filipino Americans at that. I've met...

  18. Say NO to LPN Progams in Philippines

    Hushdawg replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines

    That is the most important point. I hope Pinoy nurses heed this. So many states require CES (CVS for NY) that it really limits a nurse's ability to work in the long run. I've had long discussions...

  19. Say NO to LPN Progams in Philippines

    Hushdawg replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines

    The only exception to this rule are LPNs who are married to an American and immigrate this way and obtain work later on. I have heard from two personally who have done this. However, it should be...

  20. Hot topic of the day: Hospitals in U.S are actually recruting..

    Hushdawg replied to SuzzieZ's topic in International Nursing

    I've seen this in the Philippines too, there are hospitals actively recruiting from among the students of certain nursing schools promising that if the nurses-to-be sign contracts that they will have...

  21. PNA plea "INCREASE NEW NURSE HIRING"

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    Yes Hoss, you're 100% correct. The problem though is that the political structure in the Philippines is so corrupt that not one penny is spent on a program unless a politician has found a way to...

  22. PNA plea "INCREASE NEW NURSE HIRING"

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    You know, there is an ongoing trend I've seen in this forum among Americans taking the position that the USA doesn't owe anything to the Philippines with regard to employment, etc. As an American who...

  23. Step by step procedure to get license to work as RN in CA,USA

    Hushdawg replied to tellmemore's topic in International Nursing

    I don't find it hard to believe. There are civil rights organizations which have been fighting in court because of this exact scenario happening to people of certain ethnicities and nationalities. I...

  24. PNA plea "INCREASE NEW NURSE HIRING"

    Hushdawg replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    The first sentence says a lot. Since the Marcos years there has been a dramatically increasing drive for Pinoys to get overseas to find work because the economy here has been on a constantly downward...

  25. Passport without Signature: Allowed in Pearson Vue or not?

    Hushdawg replied to Hinageshi's topic in International Nursing

    There are LOTS of ways an immigration official will look at the passport to spot a fake, but they will really scrutinize one missing a signature line altogether. You can be refused entry to a...