smuggy

smuggy has 4 years experience and specializes in Education, Medical-Surgical.

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1. Support for life support?

   smuggy replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

   Exactly!!! When I was in the 1st year of my nursing school, my dad underwent his second operation for colon cancer. Since it was an "open & close" case, we were left w/ no hope of seeing him out...

2. Nclex Payment

   smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

   I have to disagree with you on this. Things are a lot easier now for foreign applicants because there are only 14 states that now requires CGFNS Certification Program. And I can't find anything...

3. Taking the NCLEX in MANILA (Help please)

   smuggy replied to stsinner's topic in Philippines

   There are cheap hotels around the testing site, but im referring to the quality, not the fare But there are a lot of pensionne houses in Vito Cruz extension and Kamagong, which are the nearest...

4. What's the best review book?

   smuggy replied to dmg12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   NCLEX, just like any national licensure exam in any country, evaluates your skill, knowledge, and attitude. Review materials are there to help you refresh your knowledge. Read and understand your...

5. Nclex Payment

   smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

   again, nclex application centers are for nurses who are too lazy to "deal w/ the hassle". if they can't deal w/ the hassles of processign their licensure, then they ought not to get one. if they...

6. Taking the NCLEX in MANILA (Help please)

   smuggy replied to stsinner's topic in Philippines

   Eligibility - this is issued by the board of nursing to inform you, the candidate, that you've met the requirements of the state. Some BON will just email you that you can now register with...

7. Nclex Payment

   smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

   "Applying to a state "just to get in" is a very bad idea." -- I have to admit it is wrong, but not a bad idea. Thousands of Filipino nurses who are now in the US applied did this , except for those...

8. NURSING jobs

   smuggy replied to janirish's topic in International Nursing

   It is located in Paseo Center in Makati. As I said, review your clinical skills & knowledge cause there will be a clinical assessment. Good luck to

9. Nclex Payment

   smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

   hahaha! i am beginning to think you are one of them but that's okay. i wish they will advise the nurses to try states other than

10. Nclex Payment

    smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

    The instructions for NCLEX application are fairly simple as well as with CGFNS CES, CP, and VisaScreen. Any college graduate, should be able to follow those. Yes, they may be able to save a few...

11. Utilizing US License Outside the US

    smuggy replied to smuggy's topic in International Nursing

    Yes it is a new field, and the possibilities (and repercussions) are challenging. The Philippine company is URAC accredited, and it is during the accreditation process that I began to ask questions...

12. Nclex Payment

    smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

    i am sorry to disagree with you. these nclex processing centers are for nurses who are lazy enough to ask question first before actually doing something about it. there are banks such as pnb and ucpb...

13. Nclex Payment

    smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

    ps: just make sure that you have completed the 30 continuing education units required before submitting your renewal

14. Nclex Payment

    smuggy replied to gelyn8's topic in Philippines

    The bankdraft should be made payable to BRN. The board has two addresses, one PO Box, and a physical address that you will use. Check out their website for there are details that you will need to...

15. Utilizing US License Outside the US

    smuggy replied to smuggy's topic in International Nursing

    i wonder if ncsbn has any regulation about this? maybe it is time to discuss about the future of telephonic nursing. 'cause as far as i know, this type of nursing practice has reached the