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That's great suzanne. Can you please add a sticky for foreign-RNs on the verge of going through job interviews. I have read tips on other thread but for the most part, they are solely suited for u.s. graduates. I know that job interviews in the U.S. are way way different than how it is done in other countries. And I'm sure there are common mistakes that foreign RNs do on interviews. Perhaps, just a general idea (some do's and don'ts...) Well.. Just a thought, suzanne. It would be great to see them on here. Thanks! Good luck.

That is also the same question I have in mind. It seems there is, but I don't feel it though.

thank you. i graduated nursing from the philippines and am in oahu for a vacation. any more help will be greatly appreciated:wink2: ps: i enabled my pm.

thank you for your input, windwardoahurn. i wanted to send you pm but i couldn't. i am a foreign grad rn visiting oahu, and i am loving it here (definitely, one of the people who have unrealistic expectations (lol!). i was wondering if there are nursing opportunities available for foreign grad rns? amidst all the cons about living in hawaii, yes, i am still interested... your input is greatly appreciated.

hi, chubbyann. sorry to hear about your dilemma. just for your info, i passed the IELTS in november and had the test results sent to ICHP by courier. then from the time they had received my test scores, it took 3 days to issue my visa screen. i'd suggest it would be best to give them a call. good luck!:)

when i was a senior (not too long ago), i remember having to go through the same thing... conduct seminars and shoulder all expenses incurred. but as luck would have it, our group managed to find a speaker who was even willing to do it for free (and mind you, this person even has an impressive credential to boot). at the end of the seminar, we just decided to chip in a few extra cash for token of appreciation. there are others out there who are willing to do it for free. or if there are none, you can always ask for a discount (student rate).

hi, landa. i have a friend who attended avondale and she is now working in the u.s. i heard good things about avondale, but am not sure about their nursing program. my friend said though, she thoroughly enjoyed her stay there. sorry can't be of more help.

yes, words are not enough to express how thankful we are to have someone like suzanne on here.

You need the TSE professional, I think:)

Thanks for the first insightful input we've got, IseeU_rn :) Your top 5 reasons were hilarious:chuckle I totally agree with numbers 1 and 3 --- I see them happening.lol I'll keep the top 5 reasons in mind :rotfl: Any more input from others?

let’s make a roll call for filipino rns. please share what’s the best thing about living in your city or state.

hello. it is my first time to do phone interview; much less with a foreign recruiter. i really don't know what to expect and am very anxious here. can anyone fill me in on this--- what kind of questions they are usually asking; any expectations; do's and dont's, especially for a new-grad RN like myself who does not have much work experience. your input will be highly appreciated. thanks in advance

hello. it is my first time to do phone interview; much less with a foreign recruiter. i really don't know what to expect and am very anxious here. can anyone fill me in on this--- what kind of questions they are usually asking; any expectations; do's and dont's, especially for a new-grad RN like myself who does not have much work experience. your input will be highly appreciated. thanks in advance

hello... i am a foreign-RN. i have been hearing good things about DaVita, and am wondering if they're also into foreign recruitment? can anyone help me furnish their office phone # or email (of an international recreuiter) so i can get in touch with them? your help will be highly appreciated. thanks in advance

oopps, sorry had to edit this post.. anyway, there is also another link to check the processing for applications and petitions. you may want to save this for future reference https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp?

Hello! I am curious... Are there any new grad mental health nursing opportunities in the bay area? I just passed the nclex and would appreciate any info you may be able to share regarding psych nrsg. opportunities in California.

hello everyone! it's been such a blessing.. i just found out today that i passed. indeed, nothing is impossible as long as we keep the faith in ourselves and God. thank you very much for all your thoughts and prayers. ione :)

Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers. After 7 weeks of waiting and fervent prayer, I just found out today that I passed! :) Thank God!

hi suzanne, i think we share the same sentiments here. i'm just wondering.. ever consider putting up a school here in manila? why not?! :)

peaceful, truly that was an interesting piece.. wonderful! god bless you:)

no probs suzanne. thanks for all your help. cheers!

hello filipino nurses..i need your help. am wondering if any of u went through the same dilemma i am going through right now in regards to the visa screen assessment. i am referring to my professional education. the thing is, before i earned my nursing degree, i attended several universities. according to ICHP, for each school attended (whether completed or not), request for academic records is required. i can understand that. however, the first and third universities i attended, they refused to issue me academic records, for they claim, "your transcripts had been forwarded to your nursing school." it is already not their responsibility to do that, but my nursing school...they said that. ganun ba talaga yon? i need to know if there's anyone of you here who was in the same situation as i am now (transferred from one uni to another).. did you really have to request for academic records for each school you attended whether NOT COMPLETED? for a fact i know all academic records are forwarded to the school last attended. if we look into the transcripts, they reflect previous subjects taken as well as history of schools attended. isn't that enough proof for evaluation? i'm sure familiar kayo sa systema natin dito, hirap talaga ko i-explain sa registrar kung para saan ang transcript..palagi akong sinasabihan bawal ang nirerequest ko dahil nag transfer na ko sa ibang school. will appreciate your input.

thank you for your suggestion, jazz. but the thing is.. i am under CA-BON and i did not provide SSN (since i am a foreign RN). it's just that the suspense is killing me :rotfl: anyway, good luck to all of you who are awaiting your results.

thank you for your suggestion, jazz. but the thing is.. i am under CA-BON and i did not provide SSN (since i am a foreign RN). it's just that the suspense is killing me :rotfl: anyway, good luck to all of you who are awaiting your results.

hi yvonne, i read on a different forum that if you anwer the last question correct, you pass, if not you fail. the author mentioned, you can read (about this) on p.16 of your nclex exam book." i have yet to check on that. although i still consider this a myth to me.. but if ever there is any truth to this, it's totally unfair. well, i guess we'll just have to wait and see. my heart goes out to you yvonne. God bless!