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

    nrswnabee replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    ---- hi! congratulations! i'll be second year at ncc this fall. for the first semester-first year, the math tests are given as much as 3x. some of the main quizzes also include computation problems...

  2. A Dad's Perspective; My Filipino Nursing Students!

    nrswnabee replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    hello, mr. hoss. i'm deeply touched by your story. i'm feeling your sincerity jump right off your post. anyhow, i think you're not giving credit to yourself for how your wife and children are doing...

  3. pinay studying nursing as 2nd degree in us

    nrswnabee posted a topic in International Nursing

    hello! i'm a pinay studying towards an rn degree in the us. this is my second degree, having completed a bs degree back home (15++ years ago!!!). anybody in the same boat??? happy to know about this...

  4. pinay studying nursing as 2nd degree in us

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    ----------- hi! welcome to the club (of second degree nurse-wanna-bees)! i've no info about lpn/lvn to bsn online programs in california. make sure CA approves the program before you make any...

  5. Questions about actual student training experiences

    nrswnabee replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    -------- your opinion is absolutely well-grounded and i most definitely share it. i've always believed pinoy nurses have been a goldmine for u.s. employers because of the skills they possess even...

  6. For The Love Of Lovenox!

    nrswnabee replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ---- the first time i did it sub-q, i couldn't, for the life of me, get myself to dart the needle thru this sweet old lady's belly! the second time, i had my index finger on the plunger as i pushed...

  7. Going Back To The Philippines to Study (Need Feedback)

    nrswnabee replied to dissonant's topic in International Nursing

    ]------------- except for costs (which should be the least of your problems...considering financial aid and scholarships!), you're actually better off studying here. going back to the philippines...

  8. chemistry or microbiology first?

    nrswnabee replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry should go first. I think it's more basic than Microbiology. Where I'm studying, Chem is a pre-requisite to Microbiology. Being familiar with some concepts in Chemistry before you do Micro...

  9. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    nrswnabee replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    why not run after multi-million tax evaders in the country? could it be that it's easier to make money out of law abiding citizens who are trying to earn a decent living than make huge, "protected"...

  10. International nursing students in the US

    nrswnabee replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm on an F1 visa and studying towards an ADN (graduate by May 2008, yehey!). I'll be 2nd year this fall. There are 6 to 9 weeks externship programs being offered by hospitals around here for the...

  11. nursing or FA

    nrswnabee replied to mkdl6's topic in International Nursing

    -------- nursing is definitely one of the best careers out there. it offers financial stability, flexibility and an exceptionally wide range of opportunities in the u.s. however, truth to tell, it's a...

  12. in your own opinion, what are the 3 characteristics of a good nurse?

    nrswnabee replied to Nanel's topic in International Nursing

    a good nurse is the best person anybody can be--- good head, good heart and tough

  13. American Nurses Association Urges New Tests for Philippine Nurses

    nrswnabee replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    cgfns may hold the authority as to the extent of the retake but ana looms over them as a powerhouse of influence. the only logical thing to do NOW is to prepare as if retaking the whole exam. you may...

  14. Tribute to nurses from the Philippines video

    nrswnabee replied to mom and nurse's topic in International Nursing

    i found particularly haunting was the shot showing what appears to be a church's inside strewn with makeshift beds instead pews and up at the altar, 3 or 4 nurses kneeling...i had hoped to see more...

  15. pinay studying nursing as 2nd degree in us

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    yeah, why not? many universities offering your program of choice can be accessed online. you can check the websites and do some research. if the school has an international student office, coordinate...

  16. American Nurses Association Urges New Tests for Philippine Nurses

    nrswnabee replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    ---- i quite understand why you're feeling frustrated and all but after the smoke settles, i hope you'd realize that cgfns/ana are actually providing all june 2006 nle batch a way out of the whole...

  17. pinay studying nursing as 2nd degree in us

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    hello, aneshka. i hope i'm not missing a lot about your post. i'm thinking the x's were tagalog words the mods edited out. just go ahead with the course evaluation. better yet, check with the school...

  18. How many pinoys in the house??

    nrswnabee replied to lots_of_luv's topic in Philippines

    hey lawrence! sure, "pinoy" is our shortened, endearing term for filipino....not that i'm offended, no. imagine a non-filipino calling out to you.."mr. pinoy!". doesn't it feel impersonal? and if...

  19. How many pinoys in the house??

    nrswnabee replied to lots_of_luv's topic in Philippines

    ---- if you ask me, it seems odd that a non-filipino would call me "pinoy" (i.e. to call my attention, greet???). even if you don't mean to take offense (i'm sure you're not THAT kind), you may end up...

  20. What's your Christmas wish?

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for sharing you guys...God's faithfulness goes beyond our human hearts' desires. Reason? He just can't help being ALL that He is. Take comfort Happy 2007 to

  21. careerless mom needs advice

    nrswnabee replied to kRk01's topic in International Nursing

    first off, i think you're being hard on yourself. being a full-time mom/wife is a 24/7 role and if we really think about it, it's no less of a career on it's own! raising 3 kids and keeping home to a...

  22. trisemestral bsn school?

    nrswnabee replied to micdelrosario's topic in International Nursing

    if money is no object to you and you'd like to be spared from worrying about the program being us-accredited or not, then you may want to study in the u.s. on an f1 visa. there are many accelerated...

  23. pinay studying nursing as 2nd degree in us

    nrswnabee replied to nrswnabee's topic in International Nursing

    ---- hey! happy to tell you i also got thru my finals this morning, whew! i've been sick (asthma!) since friday but just so i won't think about this final exam any longer than i should, i decided to...

  24. Are Filipino nurses discriminated upon?

    nrswnabee replied to chichimitchi's topic in International Nursing

    where i do my clinicals, i see a happy mix of all cultures...american, indian, british, filipinos, what have you. there has not been any such accusation and i think nobody gets more pt assignments...

  25. for the filipino RN's in the house!

    nrswnabee replied to chichimitchi's topic in International Nursing

    correct me if i'm wrong but i read somewhere that our nclex passing rate is like what...48%??? we can do better, of course, but as it is, that's already "fair game". english isn't our first language...