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1. RN going back to be a medical assistant

   merarn replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

   I know it's has been a couple of yrs. but I was wondering Bravon1, Did you get in as an MA or did you start as an RN? I'm asking because I'm going thru the same, "now days" and I think I'll do the...

2. New Graduate Nurse vs Nurse Residency

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you llg! I thought it would because like you said some are longer than usual and that missed guide

3. New Graduate Nurse vs Nurse Residency

   merarn posted a topic in Nursing Career

   This may sound silly but Im kind of confused at the difference between New Graduate Nurse Program and Nurse Residency Program. If there is, What are there differences plus Which is best? Thanks in...

4. NCLEX @ Puerto Rico

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

   With this economy I cant afford, not to be Positive, lol but seriuosly my kids are counting on me I have to be positive for them. They want to go back home but momys RN lic is from PR. I will try my...

5. NCLEX @ Puerto Rico

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

   Thank you, silverdragon and jen_jen. I have 4 states that i can not made my mind off (FL, CT, MA & last but not least NY) lol Im willing to relocate plus Im familiar with those states (lived)...

6. NCLEX @ Puerto Rico

   merarn posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

   Hello! Do any Puerto Rico Nurses knows how to take (apply) the NCLEX. All ready took the state exam "Revalida" and passed it but I want to expand my wings and try the states, but don't know how. Do I...

7. Travel Nurse with Puerto Rico RN license

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in Travel

   Zjinn, may i ask if do you have a lic? Because if you do i dont think you have to take a test. But if applying for a lic. maybe were misinform, because you have the choice of either take it in spanish...

8. Travel Nurse with Puerto Rico RN license

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in Travel

   PR have the same education as the states, we used same books "Fundamental of Nursing-kozier" "Medical Surgical Nursing" and so on, dont know why we dont take the nclex, that is the only different from...

9. 2 VA interviews, not hired

   merarn replied to merarn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   True, I only have 9months working RN (BSN) finished 2012 but got my lic @2013. But Im always clear and honest with my experiences and always look for job opportunities that will accept at least no exp...

10. Travel Nurse with Puerto Rico RN license

    merarn replied to merarn's topic in Travel

    So sorry elkpark didnt see your post before, for some reason i didnt, maybe is because im using my phone. But Thank you for the advice. I thought because im almost have 1 yr, as a RN. Was abble to. Im...

11. Travel Nurse with Puerto Rico RN license

    merarn replied to merarn's topic in Travel

    You are absolutly right, no states will have a nurse without the nclex only the VA would do that, aint that odd. The Government will but Private No. I thought there might be a Travel Agency that will...

12. 2 VA interviews, not hired

    merarn replied to merarn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks SoldierNurse, I was beating my self-up wondering what I have done wrong. At least I might be able to stand another interview. I was a little down because after all the waitting from aplying to...

13. 2 VA interviews, not hired

    merarn replied to merarn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No VA here, maybe thats why, who knows, but I know and I understand that they have priority over us (civilians) I respect that for crying outloud they defend our country! Beside that if it was true...

14. Travel Nurse with Puerto Rico RN license

    merarn posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I hope someone can help me. Im a Puerto Rico RN and willing to work as a Travel Nurse. I know the only place that takes my license is the VA, because we dont need take the nclex, even though we...

15. 2 VA interviews, not hired

    merarn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2 VA interviews, not hired and a few EL's waitting. Dont know what i have done wrong in not nailing the interviews (one was personal the other a phone) different VAs. Can anyone shine a little light....