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Suzanne, I just applied for California BON last month. Am I still allowed to apply to New York? I haven't received any eligibility letter yet and I I haven't scheduled for NCLEX in Pearsonvue. I know I cannot refund my money ($107) but it's okay. Thank you!

Hi suzanne.. I really regret not reading this forum before I applied for the NCLEX exam.. I should have applied in NY... I applied in California already, about a month ago.. I have a few questions, I hope you can help me.. 1. I submitted an application to California already, since I haven't received an ATT yet, and I haven't paid through Pearsonvue, can I have another application at NY? 2. If a pursue my California application and I pass the NCLEX, how long will they be able to give me an SSS number? Do I need to work in California first before I get to endorse my license to another state? 3. If I'm planning to work in Texas (i've read they require 4 years experience before they accept an endorsement of license), and I have a California license does that mean Texas would not accept me? Pardon me for these questions, I'm just confused.

Hi everyone! I'm a foreign graduate nurse and I've recently been offered a job in Texas.. Unfortunately, I have already sent my NCLEX application for California a month ago (shortly before I got the offer from Texas). Is it true that if I got my license in California, I have to work there first before I can be endorsed to Texas? Since I haven't taken the test yet in Texas, is it possible for me to change my application from California to Texas.. Hope you can help me... I'm so confused... :smackingf

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Hi! Thanks! I'm actually enrolled in a nursing program right now and hopefully by next year I'd graduate. In those 27 months of training, do I get paid? Some of my classmates are anesthesiologists who have been practising for years (here in my country). Do they still have to train for 27 months?

Hi!! How long will be the training of a nurse anesthetist? If you're a foreign educated physician, will that have a slight advantage? Thanks :kiss

He needs an antibiotic. Don't wait for it to grow larger or a fever to start. Redness around it means there's already cellulitis.

I've experienced that a lot of times too youngfemaledoc! I/m a 28 year old female physician here in my country. When I started practising, I really hated it when patients or even their relatives call me a nurse. They even ask me, " Miss, where's the doctor?" Then I tell them, "I'm the doctor" (Stone-faced). Then they'd say, " I'm sorry doc. You LOOK SO YOUNG!" (then I feel good). Most patients imagine doctors as old, with thick glasses. So next time, just think about this, you look young and fresh.... Hi cheerfuldoer! I just want to say that in the hospital where I worked, the nurses love me. We had a good relationship. :kiss

Thank you thank you Thank you!!! You're so nice 3rdshiftguy... :kiss

Hi gwenith!!! I prefer Filipino. :) Philippino spells more like an Italian word like capuccino... hmmm. Thanks for being so nice to us!!!!

Hey guys, I just read the whole thread and whew!... I just want to say, America is not the most racist country. Stories of racism are just isolated cases. I love America!!! As a Filipino, I feel the need to correct how most of you spell. It's Philippines not Phillipines, Filipinos not Philiphino. :kiss Calling to all Filipina nurses abroad: Don't speak in Tagalog if other foreign nurses are around. It's rude. Let us love one another! No more war of words. :kiss

I agree with you that foreign doctors are badly needed in their country. There's really a shortage of doctors as well as nurses in third world countries. But, majority of them are not martyrs. I believe they also have mouths to feed. Their families also depend on them. Give them a break. Thanks.

The salary has been raised, i think, but why is still there a shortage? Why do US RNs want to work in another field?

Hi! I think his symptoms point more on the GI system. The doctor would just want to rule out a heart problem. A normal upper GI doesn't mean there's no problem with the GI. Gastroesophageal reflux and Gastritis can't be diagnosed with an upper GI. Avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee, and spicy foods. Don't sleep with his stomach full, wait for an hour before sleeping. Small, frequent feedings is important. With a family history of a coronary heart disease, he should decrease on the cholesterol. A regular follow-up with your doctor is very important. :)

Hi! Miscarriage usually presents with bleeding. You need to have an ultrasound. Consult your OB, cramping is not normal in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Hi! The symptoms are vague, won't point to a single diagnosis. It could be infectious or allergic. He needs a thorough laboratory work-up. He may also have a weak immune system.

Hi! Until when do you think there would be a shortage of nurses?

Hi! RN to MD??? Think about it. I'm an MD to RN! It took me 9 years to become a doctor and I don't regret it. I love studying, learning new things and even hospital works. We were actually like nurses when I was a clerk. I just hate the reprimands I get from my seniors. I worked in a secondary hospital (in my beloved country) for 2 years and sad to say... I'm not happy. Doctors are really put under a lot of stress. For me, it is not the physical stress, I have had duties for 48 hours straight and I can handle it, but the psychological and emotional stress is really a problem. Patients now always sees an opportunity to blame and sue a doctor. . I'm studying nursing right now and hopefully graduate next year. I think I'd be happier as a nurse.

Thank You cheerfuldoer!!!! :kiss

Welcome! I'm new too, just started 5 days ago. You'll get addicted to this site!!! Enjoy! :kiss

HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYONE!!!! As a nurse, what would be your New year's Resolution?

Great thanks to all who wrote and supported frustrated souls like me. The feeling I get when saving lives (especially in the ER) is very much rewarding, but I have to save myself too!... haha from starvation. I LOVE NURSES!!!

That's a good one! Funny though, I'm a doctor who wants to be a nurse. Can I join your dream hospital? I'd love to be in your staff> :kiss

Hi! I'm an MD and currently enrolled in a nursing school for doctors (2 year course) here in my country. I'm working as a general physician and the salary is really pathetic. I feel lucky that I had realized this early (I'm only 28) because my classmates are already in their 30s and 40s. I didnt get into any residency training, I dont think it's worth it. I can use much of what I learned in medicine in nursing practice at lleast I will earn more in US than an MD here. Thanks.

If I were not a nurse, I'd be a FASHION DESIGNER!!!