john83

john83 BSN, RN

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  1. A word of caution: AGENCIES

    john83 replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    Ma'am Suzanne, does the US embassy have other means of contact other than physically going there or making a long distance/billed call? Do they have email or forum where there is a Q&A or PM...

  2. im a fresh grad... nid sum advice for the upcoming board exam.. thank u.

    john83 replied to Ra!nne, RN's topic in International Nursing

    Ma'am Suzanne, is the nle still required when taking the cgfns exam for someone(filipino citizen) who didn't take the nle in the first place, just took the nclex(got licensed) and got visascreen? How...

  3. Dilemma: Private Hospital or Goverment Hospital?

    john83 replied to NURSERUBY1206's topic in International Nursing

    We might be "skilled" in that sense but the question to ask is, "Are we using the standard(as defined by the US nursing),because after all, that's what's important when our goal is to practice in the...

  4. Another attempt to bring NCLEX to Manila

    john83 replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    Yes, that is why we are being corrected by a native American, of the right meaning or denotation of the word so that we use it right in the academic

  5. Does the CES from CGFNS require local board?

    john83 replied to JaniceLM's topic in International Nursing

    the question at hand was about vt bon application and nothing else. i am merely highlighting the particular work requirement of the vt bon for foreign applicants. if the applicant wishes to ignore it,...

  6. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    john83 replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    Immigration wouldn't be a problem if his proposal was seriously considered in the

  7. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    john83 replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    we need to have an information campaign, because i believe only a few know about these proposals; haven't even seen it on tv or heard of it in the radio. next, we need to have one voice and voice out...

  8. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    john83 replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    Hehehe...Indeed. He should have given us a choice; that would have been our easy way to US

  9. Does the CES from CGFNS require local board?

    john83 replied to JaniceLM's topic in International Nursing

    the person asked about vt application for a foreign grad, please check out page 3 of 5 of the vt foreign nurse application form which can be found at: http://www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/...

  10. Dilemma: Private Hospital or Goverment Hospital?

    john83 replied to NURSERUBY1206's topic in International Nursing

    I think some private hospitals on the other hand have international recognition /certification which might benefit the nurse if he/she plans to work

  11. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    john83 replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    Indeed, right to the point. I don't know what our government here in the Philippines is thinking, but for sure everything is getting from bad to worse; As for me, I think I am resolved on becoming a...

  12. BIR planning to tax OFWs

    john83 replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    In my humble opinion and interpretation of the chart given, I think a nurse who doesn't have a US citizen spouse must be IN POSSESSION of the green card for 5 years and not only that but also a...

  13. Suzanne4 on vacation starting this weekend

    john83 replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    Take care and God bless ma'am Suzanne! We will definitely miss you on the

  14. need help re visascreen application

    john83 replied to attyrn's topic in International Nursing

    You're welcome! Oh, the current price for VS new applicant is $398 plus $50 processing fee. God

  15. need help re visascreen application

    john83 replied to attyrn's topic in International Nursing

    So as not to confuse you more with the details that I'm presenting, just the one where you graduated from. For the rationale on this one, see my previous post. You're

  16. nursing or FA

    john83 replied to mkdl6's topic in International Nursing

    I suggest that you study nursing in English exempt countries like USA, UK, etc...;)It will free you from hassles like English exams, or in the case of US schools, free from educational comparison....

  17. Passed NCLEX,no SSN yet

    john83 replied to mrschuks's topic in International Nursing

    Ms. Vidaurri through email. You're

  18. Can the Philippines become an English-exempt country in the Future?

    john83 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just a note: I emailed cgfns regarding VS renewals and they said that renewal requires a fresh set of english exam(s) for the non-English exempt countries which include the Philippines. I wonder if...

  19. Can the Philippines become an English-exempt country in the Future?

    john83 replied to john83's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you very much for the facts that you have all presented.:) I'm learning a lot from this

  20. 2nd Degree Coursers

    john83 replied to landa29x's topic in International Nursing

    Hi! In the Philippines, AHSE is a general preparatory course, a 2-year associate degree that will allow you to proceed to the 3rd year proper of medical degrees(except medicine)4-year nursing course,...

  21. Can the Philippines become an English-exempt country in the Future?

    john83 replied to john83's topic in International Nursing

    This thread was originally a response to another thread; the moderator deemed it better to move it(and start it as a thread)I guess. Sir Lawrence01 can tell you more about this. Oh well, if not then,...

  22. Hongkong is not available, pls help

    john83 replied to mtjmnov's topic in International Nursing

    You're welcome mtjmnov! A fellow nurse who took the nclex earlier(than my schedule) warned me about this so it's now my turn to return the favor to

  23. need help re visascreen application

    john83 replied to attyrn's topic in International Nursing

    It's okay and you're welcome. Actually, if you are a Philippine graduate, they will integrate all the transcripts in your nursing school, the nursing school where you graduated from(unless of course...

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

    john83 replied to Nanel's topic in International Nursing

    Only God can have these

  25. Passed NCLEX,no SSN yet

    john83 replied to mrschuks's topic in International Nursing

    NM does according to Ms.