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    Diploma nurses are worthless?!

    Nica-RN replied to stephdRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry, it is confusing for me and some times I have difficulties to express my minds. When you have here so many different ways to become an RN, how do you know what to take? And how does an employer...
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    Diploma nurses are worthless?!

    Nica-RN replied to stephdRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So confusing to read about this topic and even the experience with the first interview. Is there any helpful hint which degree is higher or less? Want to find out what means diploma, ASN, ADN. Than,...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN posted a topic in Home Health

    As a foreign nurse, who has now the RN license (Florida) it seems to be helpful to add some certificates or courses to an resume for getting an employment. What do you suggest to have done (CPR?,...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    Will do so, it is never wrong to learn this by my hands. Also, it this internet course it is described that detailed that I am meanwhile will be able to perform whenever needed, every step is...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    OK, AED I have already finished and I am now learning about the BVM. They wrote on their web site, it is accepted of about 98% of health care employers. It also included CPR, chocking etc of infants,...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    OK, another question: I am doing my CPR right now, will finish tomorrow. But I also need and BCLS Certification? And what about an ACLS? Also needed? By the way, the CPR is not really a complicate...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so far, I will try my best to find an appropriate job. It is good to know why I am rejected that often, thank you for your tips! I wish you Happy
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, that really means that I have nothing than my license. This is disappointing, especially when I hear that a lot of nurses take two or three times for passing the NCLEX, what I did at once. And...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you!! Due to my background that I just worked as an RN Volunteer pt and as a pharmaceutical representative ft from 1998 - 2012/2013 ft, in Sept. 2013 we moved to the US and in January I got my...
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    Certificates

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Home Health

    Ok thanks, is there any other certificate for home health care which could enhance my employment
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    Working in Germany as a RN

    Nica-RN replied to silva's topic in General World

    As a German Nurse, I can confirm. Still a confusing theme studying nursing in Germany or become a nurse
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    Interview

    Nica-RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am from Germany and moved in the last year. I have my first interview for an RN position in the US. Give you a short cut about me: 1985 - High School Diploma 1988 - RN in Germany, still valid 1990 -...
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    RN - BSN

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Even in application for employment sometimes is not a diploma as a degree available, or for insurances. I will first apply, start working and than consider, if there is a need for taking BSN studies....
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    RN - BSN

    Nica-RN posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello, as a foreign Nurse with my license as an RN I am considering to upgrade to a BSN. Sometimes I am a little bit confused, diploma means RN, right? What means ADN? What is the best and also most...
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    Courses

    Nica-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good afternoon, just want to ask which courses are recommended after a longer time of non refreshing some coursework. What do you suggest at least to have done when starting new? I applied for home...
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    Courses

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I want to work in home health care or at a walk in clinic as a start. What is helpful here? In Germany are not so much courses available, even doing them online is not common. Also, the abbreviations...
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    Interview

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What means CPR card? HUB req.? Your country is the land of abbreviations, I need a course for this too. :) First interview was good, the recruiter will recommend me to the nursing director. If he is...
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    RN - BSN

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I looked at my CGFNS report, which shows, that I have a diploma. Still al little bit confused but due to your explanation it becomes more and more clear. With some applications, I have the choice...
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    RN - BSN

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I already have done the CGFNS paperwork, was able to apply at the FL State Board of Nursing, passed the NCLEX RN and also have a valid license. My education have been a three year college study in...
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    Courses

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I mean, which courses are more helpful to take, even in a further employment. I can take courses, just to do them and I can try to get the most effort, in studying and having better
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    Interview

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much! Will do so! Also, some job descriptions mention "HUB req", what does this
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    Interview

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much, this helps a lot!! Please, what do you mean with wearing something professional? I really arrived in September in this country, not as young anymore,but still willingly to learn....