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  1. positive ppd skin test, neg xray, take meds?

    nrswnabee posted a topic in International Nursing

    i'm originally from the phils. and now working towards a nursing degree here in the u.s. i tested positive in the ppd skin test (11 mm) and then i had chest xray and blood test---both i tested...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

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

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. "study ADN 5 trisems in RP + 1 trisem in US = US graduate" - is it possible??

    nrswnabee replied to jasonkidd's topic in International Nursing

    the risks are way too much!!!! i'm on an f1 visa right now (graduating this may) and i can tell you that so far no hospital is keen about sponsoring. how much more with that program....for p128k,...

  18. Attitudes of Second Coursers who are taking up Nursing in the Philippines

    nrswnabee replied to bingowingo's topic in International Nursing

    i think that attitude is never a function of being a "second courser" or not. a person can be the most manipulative, scheming and ill-willed human being on the planet because he chooses to be...

  19. What's your Christmas wish?

    nrswnabee posted a topic in International Nursing

    hi everybody! do you believe that prayers are like incense to the Father's heavenly dwelling? post your wish and commit yourself to say a prayer each day for it (and maybe another's) up until...

  20. US demand for Filipino nurses declining - educator

    nrswnabee replied to pinoy_guy's topic in Philippines

    my point is, Do The Right Thing. if you think the Salary being offered is low, walk away. do not sign while planning to Buy Out the Contract later. ---------------- thanks, pinoy_guy, for posting a...

  21. Philippine Nurses Assoc...SILENCE?

    nrswnabee replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    maybe, n.a. in their name also stands for "no action" errr, neutrally apathetic. utterly disappointing because they should be the prime movers and shakers for much-needed changes in the

  22. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    nrswnabee replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hello norwalk. ncc's got a good reputation to keep so things are rather UNeasy--lectures on top of another, instructors that can be mean as hell on floor and those endless nursing plans,...

  23. What is a typical nursing salary in the Philippines?

    nrswnabee replied to student456's topic in Philippines

    i agree that nurses' pay in the phils. is poor but to say that a day's salary of nurses in the us is equivalent to a month or a year's salary of nurses in the phils. is not quite correct. don't forget...

  24. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    nrswnabee replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    39 is HOT!!! in my last clinical group, there were 5 of us over 30 and two "kids" (below 25)....YOU CAN DO

  25. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

    nrswnabee replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hey, that's normal....being nervous, that is. use that energy to propel you to higher heights....i never knew of anyone in my class who's completely relaxed whether during clinicals or exams... as to...