Manila Daisy

I've tried to find out what you mean by adding a logic section of the NCLEX... Funny that your post is the top of the list when I google search "logic section NCLEX". I did read about Computer Adaptive Testing-logic for NCLEX, but I think that is how the test is given on the computer, and not an actual "section" that we need to study for. I'm really not that worried about the NCLEX exam. All the students I know that can pass the Philippine board exam, pass teh NCLEX and say it was easy:yeah: I guess the Philippine board exam is much harder to pass. Plus I am good at taking tests (usually in top 10) and I am already enrolled in a good review course.

Thank you AZnurse-2B for your helpful reply:) I'll apply to volunteer at the hospital I choose as soon as I arrive. Even though I already have connections to volunteer with a hospice business while I have a culture shock and get a driver license. My husbands niece had an experimental brain surgery at St. Joseph's children's hospital that really helped her live a much better life. Maybe I will try to volunteer there.

Well, my comment came AFTER the ugly exchange, that was deleted- I appreciate the staff removing the hateful comment about my odor... but now my post is misunderstood. And after talking for a long time with my husband on skype, we discuss this problem more. At least I will be there as wife and mother to Americans, and not work there illegal. So maybe American people will be more nice to me when the find out how good I am after eyeball meetup.

mondragon, I only ask which hospital there has the best program for new BSN graduates. Replies are- Don't come here until you have a job. No jobs for new graduates. I have a lot to learn. Can't choose where you will work. I should read nursing code of ethics. It's disheartening to me, that you would think that after 5 years of college, and traveling all over the Philippines with duty in different clinics and hospitals. that I haven't already read nursing code of ethics. In your post it sounds like all nurses in America are advocating something... Well, I think I'll choose which hospital I want to work in after I arrive. I'll volunteer there as long as it takes to get into the new graduate program, and then maybe I'll start advocating for minority nurses.

Thank you, so very much, to all that have posted to me in this thread. I have learned a lot about what to expect, when I arrive there to Arizona. My husband tells me that things are very different there, with regards to the locals, and their hatred for people that newly arrive there from other countries. But it will not affect me in my nursing carreer desire.

Didn't say that at all, and don't see where you got that from any post of mine. Which is why I asked you to please use the quote function:)

I don't see how you can be confused by that post. I got to know the Filipina lady that owned the group home that my mother in law stayed in for 2 years before she died. I was told that the local hospitals there like to hire Filipinas. Are you saying that is not true? I also posted that MAYBE because I will work very hard and won't complain? I really don't know the answer, or even if it's true. But I DO know, that I will make the most of any opportunity I get, to help lift my family out of poverty- Now if you can twist that into bashing Americans, I'll bow out of this thread in amazement-

There is a quote function on this board. If you want me to explain part of a past post further, please use it-

Amazing how adding a couple of words can entirely change the context of a statement, isn't it?

Yes, but thankfully the hospital managers that make the hiring decisions are not. I'll be able to work legally upon my arrival, and already have a network of other Filipinas in the area who can help me find part time volunteer hospice work right away. And I'll be able to work more hours when I'm adjusted and ready. I'm just asking which hospitals in the area have the best program for new BSN grads. But considering the attitude towards immigrants around here, maybe I should just wait and find out for myself later-

Being equal to men is the last thing I want. I'm very happy, and proud to be female, thank you very much:D And, on a side note, my post was NOT inquiring about advice on "fitting in" with American nurses. It was asking which hospital in the area has the best new graduate program for nursing. I'm proud of my culture, and have no intention of trying to become an American feminist. I'll get along with my co-workers just fine, once I'm given a chance. Just don't "put words" into my mouth please:)

Culturally incompetent statement? I didn't know I need to "fit in" with my American peers to get a new graduate nursing job in a hospital. As a strong Christian, I don't agree with feminist ideas... So I might not ever fit in very well with my future American peers. But I think my cultural identity, and personality, which is strong in compassionate care, and empathy, might make me a good employee, and popular with patients also.

I don't know about it, but I heard that American hospitals like to hire Filipina nurses. Maybe because they know I will be so happy to work very hard, and never complain. I'm not a US citizen, but will arrive to Arizona with a wife visa after I pass the NCLEX:D

Since I'm a Filipina, maybe the hospital will like to hire me? But I think I need to wait, and apply for the job after I arrive in Arizona.

I don't know how to find a job before I move there... I thought all the hospitals in that area have new graduate nursing jobs that open every year? Maybe I can do long term care nursing until I find a job in the hospital?