nrswnabee

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1. Should a recent RN grad be a supervisor in LTC?

   nrswnabee replied to desro1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i was offered a similar position and i have just over a year of experience as an rn. i thought it was risky, how much more for you?? if anything goes wrong, you will be the go-to person and will call...

2. New grad to Research Nurse

   nrswnabee replied to TullRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

   wow, congratulations! i have always wanted to work in the area of research. i ended up in an ltc where you have a lot of bedside work but many times, i'd wish i can switch jobs to where i can focus...

3. Got 1st US nursing job, now freaking out...

   nrswnabee replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   hello. it's been awhile since my last post. i should update my screen name because i am an rn now and have been working in an ltc for over a year. anyways, congrats should be in order. what you're...

4. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

   nrswnabee replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

   it sure does...same thing with interchanging "their" "there" and

5. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

   nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

6. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

   nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

   ----- did i say anything contradictory, then?. no movement until october

7. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

   nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

   my main concern actually (for those in the u.s. already obviously) is how to keep a legal status given that immigration petition require many steps and moves at a slower pace than non-immigrant visa...

8. retrogression concerns

   nrswnabee posted a topic in International Nursing

   -------- i didn't say current... never did. i said it will MOVE though in an ever so slow pace. it would be wise not to put one's HOPE on getting a sponsorship anytime in the nearest future. the point...

9. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

   nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

   sorry for the confusion. yes, you can file for AOS i-145 ONLY if your i140 is approved and pd is before the one stated in the latest

10. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    i'm looking at VB august 2008. no movement. but since the fiscal year starts again october, i understand pds will move though not fast enough to make it

11. International LPN Student seeking sponsorship

    nrswnabee replied to vovo1978's topic in International Nursing

    of course, your community college asn is absolutely cheaper than bsn. getting your nursing degree (whether asn, adn or bsn) will extend you a lot of opportunities...not only helping you set foot in...

12. International LPN Student seeking sponsorship

    nrswnabee replied to vovo1978's topic in International Nursing

    yes it is quite expensive. it is an option to go get an adn however the closest you can get to a job is under your post-completion optional practical training (opt). after completing your adn, you can...

13. concerns about the retrogression and remaining in the US with other visas

    nrswnabee posted a topic in International Nursing

    1. no it has not stopped. it is currently suspended inview of more applicants versus the number of visas allocated. 2. us immigration policy has always been quite volatile. we have to keep track of...

14. Are there bridges LPN to RN for F-1 students in the US.

    nrswnabee replied to vovo1978's topic in International Nursing

    better take a bsn program. it may be more expensive but it is going to be worth your money in the long run. as an rn-bsn, you have better chances to climb up the ladder in your career and have more...

15. importance of grades

    nrswnabee replied to mia_maria's topic in International Nursing

    i'd say grades are important BUT not as much as your perseverance. your grades may give a clue of how you performed in school but hey, people change. we make mistakes, we learn. life gives you a lot...