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Hi Suzanne....I signed up with an agency from NY. They wanted me to take the NCLEX exams only when I'm there since they said I could still work as a nurse using a limited permit. I already have a CG certificate. My questions are...what's a "limited permit"? what's going to be my job status...RN with a limited permit or a nurse aid? how much time is the limit of the "limited permit" just in case i can't take the NCLEX right away? :) Thanks for always taking the time to answer questions......

Hi.... i just finished my cgfns and ielts exams and i am trying to decide on the best states in the US to work as a nurse...or preferably the fastest in terms of visa processing. Which states do you think are quicker (just a rough estimate on the time frame pls..)? My preferred states are CA, IL, NY, NJ, CT. Thanks....any response will be most appreciated.

Hi Rep, Can you please explain what the different packets in the immigration processing are and how long does each packet take to finish/arrive. Thanks.....

Hi...Applying for a job as a nurse in a hospital in the US without any contacts (eg. agency) there is easier said than done. I know there are a lot of legalities involve and I doubt that the hospital would right away petition a nurse without someone backing her/him up. Personally, I would very much like to apply on my own but, how would I do it? Any suggestions? Thanks....

Hi.... preeclampsia can be mild or severe. In the mild form, anti hypertensives can be given like methyldopa (aldomet) to control the BP but careful monitoring must be followed, we don't want the mothers getting comfortable that they already have the medication since the BP could still shoot up. In severe form, DBP>110mmHg with abnormal laboratory findings, mothers are usually admitted and Hydralazine is given as needed to lower the BP and magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures. If BP remains uncontrolled inspite of the treatment, delivery of the baby is advisable since the increase BP of the mother compromises the oxygen delivery from mother to fetus causing IUGR. Hope you find this useful.......

Vomiting is caused by the HCG hormone which is increased during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. This is usually self limiting since the hormone decreases as the pregnancy progresses. As for your brownish discharge, i suggest that you have an ultrasound done - pelvic or translady partsl, for placental localization. This is to check if you have placenta previa - total or partial. Don't worry, this is sometimes a very common finding during the early part of the pregnancy, the placenta usually migrates to the fundal area of the uterus. Just don't do strenuous activities. I hope you'll find this useful.....

Hi!.....How is it working in the hospital there? Is McAllen, TX a wonderful place to live in? I really need insights. Thanks.....:)

Hi suzanne... where will you be on the nov. 10, 2004 exams? hopefully, in Cebu City, Philippines, so i can see you there. you've been very, very helpful with your generous information and insights. thanks.......