Rene3

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  1. Nursing Research, need your advice regarding Trendelenburg position

    Rene3 replied to Snowbella's topic in International Nursing

    Snowbella, You have a BIG problem indeed, If at this time your adviser cannot help you in formulating a cohesive statement of the problem and a hypothesis, how could she help you further...

  2. Culture Project- Need help!!

    Rene3 replied to Cls62011's topic in General Nursing

    Try to contact a parish nurse in an African American community. She/he would be a great resource. Ive used books and internet resources but in my opinion, nothing beats immersion in the culture...

  3. Which drug handbook do you suggest?

    Rene3 replied to amybaby2's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest "Nurse's Drug Handbook by Spratto and Woods. I like its presentation of drug action and nursing action/implication. You can also download the online version to your PDA. They also...

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

    Rene3 replied to EwwThat'sNasty's topic in International Nursing

    Its nice that you considered Iloilo and Davao. St. Pauls University Iloilo and West Visayas State University were consistent topnotchers on the NLE. WVSU dont accept second coursers as a policy. You...

  5. maiden name to married name;;confused..please help

    Rene3 replied to nervous_lady's topic in International Nursing

    Just continue to use your maiden name. You are not compelled to change your surname . I have known a lot of married Americans still using their maiden names . I know that it is a practice in the...

  6. Observation : Re : American Dream

    Rene3 replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    "American graduate nurses, take the NCLEX as soon as they graduate and most don't take review courses or if they do it is a very brief course ( a week). and they have a higher rate of passing."...

  7. To be a Clinical Instructor or a Hospital Staff?

    Rene3 replied to kharyn77's topic in International Nursing

    Continue with your volunteer work until you have your Masters Degree. Then you can become a CI. I suggest you pursue a doctoral degree. When the time comes that your petition is approved, you have an...

  8. mushrooming of nursing schools abroad.....

    Rene3 replied to ava_eureka's topic in General Nursing

    Ava the mere fact that your fervor and idealism has not diminished is a very good sign that there are more of you who do care for the future of Philippine Nursing. I do believe that Filipino nurses...

  9. mushrooming of nursing schools abroad.....

    Rene3 replied to ava_eureka's topic in General Nursing

    "we are payed well because we are nurses...." I really want to believe it but reality bites. Nurses will only be paid on how well nurses negotiate our pay. I admire those who doesnt do nursing for the...

  10. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    Rene3 replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing shortage needs to be mitigated. I suppose US RN would not want immigrants to solve the problem for them. Understandably especially during these times, however the fact remains that the US...

  11. Dual Citizen from Philippines to US

    Rene3 replied to sanramon's topic in International Nursing

    Good Day, Apply only in schools that have 85-100% in NLE. The list is found on the PRC website.Take the NLE.Since you are a dual citizen you can go back to the US easily without immigration...

  12. What happened during mid-1990's?

    Rene3 replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    What happened during mid-1990's? You are right, nurses had a difficult time finding jobs. Sorry for your sister, when she graduated in 1995 and probably passed the NLE in Aug of 95, only to find out...

  13. San Antonio ADN Q's

    Rene3 replied to formerFA's topic in Texas Nursing

    I like San Antonio, people are nice. You can scout the medical center area, Methodist, VA, Baptist, Cristus Sta Rosa plus a number of longterm care facility, dialysis center etc. Plenty of Apartments...

  14. Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    Rene3 replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    Every hospital has their own policy with regards to calling in sick. Some hospitals have 6-7 calling in sick allowance per YEAR. SO be very careful not to use all your sick call. In some facility, you...

  15. sigma theta tau

    Rene3 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations LuvPedsNrsg!!! Consider this, only a few nurses were invited to the society every year. The prestige, belongingness , support for future research endeavor is worth every penny. You...

  16. Mandatory 5 YEAR Nursing Course starting June 2009

    Rene3 replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    Its about time for Filipino nurses to protect their interest as a group. In the US the ANA actively supported pres. Obama. It is just proper for Filipino Nurses to legislate what is good for them and...

  17. In the US on an F1, BSN then Masters, then???

    Rene3 replied to keeksbrit's topic in International Nursing

    "can someone tell me I am not insane to want to devote the next 5 years of my life to this??!! :)" No , you are not insane, you are wise. After 5 years, the economy of the US will be in the upswing...

  18. Planning to take Post Grad Studies in UK

    Rene3 replied to burbeestar's topic in International Nursing

    "Will taking a PG Course enhance my career as a professional nurse?" burbeestar you are asking the right questions. Yes , a post graduate course can enhance your knowledge as well as skills set. It...

  19. Advice for where a new grad RN should start out please...

    Rene3 replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good day, You can start working on your current employer and even on your own unit , Im sure you are familiar by now of the set up. You can inquire about the competencies of your unit required of...

  20. Working while Reviewing: doable?

    Rene3 replied to silvermed's topic in International Nursing

    It can be done. Ive read the cases of my patient I found interesting. I review how did the doctor came up to a certain diagnosis by tracing what diagnostic test would a physician would order. I also...

  21. which grad school should i choose? MAN or MSN?

    Rene3 replied to anakat_evangelista's topic in Philippines

    Good Day, A MSN/MAN would be a plus factor when you apply for a nursing position. CI needs to be Masters prepared as well as hospital supervisory positions. MSN/MAN can help you best "work through...

  22. Share Nursing in Your Country with a Graduate Student

    Rene3 replied to rnicare's topic in International Nursing

    Hello rnicare, Congratulations for pursuing nursing graduate studies . USA badly needs the like of you. To better help you, Im wondering why you chose the issues that concerns the Philippines....