john83

john83 BSN, RN

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

    john83 replied to student456's topic in Philippines

    Indeed. Sad to hear, but that is the truth. Even here in the small city where I live, such is the case. Gov't hospitals even violate the labor code(ask your friends who are currently employed in gov't...

  2. attended 2 schools, should i send request for academic records on both schools?

    john83 replied to Zoolander23's topic in International Nursing

    Sir Lawrence01, applying the same question by the OP, how about for CVS? If one cannot remember the dates, can you just leave it blank? The request for transcript(s) will be sent for tertiary/BSN...

  3. how did you start petitioning process?

    john83 replied to want2wearscrubs's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm with the retrogression going on, maybe if one(applicant/beneficiary) can pay for the fees involved in the processing(immigration) by himself/herself, I think they'd(employer) be willing to...

  4. Who among the three are plentiful?

    john83 replied to juliuscesar1212's topic in International Nursing

    In addition to what ma'am Suzanne has stated, I think the one(nurse) who has an earlier priority date(PD) will be the one to benefit since you are only talking about retrogression per se hence an...

  5. Confusion regarding NCLEX eligibility

    john83 replied to nursebyheart's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are still other states that follow the 90-day retake policy(not sure if it's really 90 now with these states below but it used to be 90; for sure it's not 45 for these states below):...

  6. NCLEX Testing Center In the Philippines!!!

    john83 replied to missiejones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't understand why Philippines cannot be found in this list(of NCLEX test center countries):...

  7. Your thoughts on Max Savings for Nclex-RN exams in Hong Kong

    john83 replied to john83's topic in Philippines

    Hello reyan! Sorry didn't see your end post which was addressed to me. I've searched others on the internet but I relied on the info that a friend gave to me(that friend stayed at Sun Kong due to...

  8. Your thoughts on Max Savings for Nclex-RN exams in Hong Kong

    john83 posted a topic in Philippines

    Hi! Greetings of Peace to all of you! I would like to ask the Filipinos who have already taken the nclex-rn exams and those who have valid,reliable&verifiable info on the latest travel and...

  9. school withholds credentials

    john83 replied to chocette's topic in International Nursing

    I think you are referring to the Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (ADPCN). There is no such rule if you graduated from a private school. IMHO, I think she can be charged...

  10. school withholds credentials

    john83 replied to chocette's topic in International Nursing

    that applies only to graduates of state/gov't schools of

  11. General Discussion about Filipino RNs currently working in the U.S.

    john83 replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    Wow, thanks for sharing your experience. It inspired me. I'm sure you must be very happy now with your life there in the

  12. school withholds credentials

    john83 replied to chocette's topic in International Nursing

    Do not be afraid when you are on the right path; you've spent years of study just to earn you BSN degree. Don't let them slow you down or hinder you from reaching the American dream. Sometimes, having...

  13. school withholds credentials

    john83 replied to chocette's topic in International Nursing

    Here in the RP, in so many cases, things don't progress until legal action is taken. Many people do not know their rights hence they are being abused by people who think that they are above the law....

  14. school withholds credentials

    john83 replied to chocette's topic in International Nursing

    Where did you graduate? What school? Gov't school or private school? By saying that you've taken the NLE, it means that you have completed all the academic and clinical requirements of the BSN course...

  15. Us Immigration Lawsuit Planned

    john83 replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    There is no such thing as a perfect country here on Earth. People make mistakes, bad things happen, etc... Many of us want to immigrate to the USA hence whatever decision they come up with, we have to...

  16. New Mexico Licensure Question

    john83 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    CA BON requires SSN for license issuance, be it through exam or endorsement(with license but without SSN). By saying that you'd be working in CA(legally), I'd assume that you'll have SSN by that time...

  17. getting married and the interview

    john83 replied to K-Ann's topic in International Nursing

    You're welcome Maria Theresa! You are very humble. Thanks! Hope someday I could also achieve my American

  18. getting married and the interview

    john83 replied to K-Ann's topic in International Nursing

    Hehe, I see...Wow, very talented.:) It's good to see more nurses helping their fellow nurses for free...:welcome: May God bless you and your

  19. ATT expired in 90 days and there is NO available appointments in HONGKONG! help!!!

    john83 replied to dcraneses's topic in International Nursing

    Hehe, it's okay, we're human. " An error doesn't become a mistake until one refuses to correct it." You're welcome

  20. Your thoughts on Max Savings for Nclex-RN exams in Hong Kong

    john83 replied to john83's topic in Philippines

    I stayed at sunkong hostel. Hong Kong side I guess. Yes, near the mtr, Cuasewaybay station. Total time including travel(walk) from the hostel to the test center in my case was about 20mins. You can...

  21. Can't pass spoken section on Toefl

    john83 replied to tanita's topic in International Nursing

    IELTS is using internationally accepted English. However, some sections that have speakers(listening) may require you to be familiar with the variations of English accents. Also, increase your...

  22. S.1348, Sec 505

    john83 replied to lost_stranger's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Maria Theresa! I'm fine, thanks, how about you? Hehe, okay, a comprise then. I'm not an expert with economics but I seem to understand the reason for that...Hehe, oh well as they say, "if it's...

  23. Do I need Hospital Experience?

    john83 replied to aeonflux14's topic in International Nursing

    Q1: It is not required. Q2: It will not affect your

  24. who wants to get nursing experience as a volunteer with certificate?

    john83 replied to janel.rn's topic in International Nursing

    To answer your question, YES YOU DO HAVE A CHANCE. Ma'am Suzanne always points out that experience in your home country is not needed to be hired. Do you have an immigrant visa already? Or are you a...

  25. ATT expired in 90 days and there is NO available appointments in HONGKONG! help!!!

    john83 replied to dcraneses's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Aquarian! Really? I thought there is no fee for changing the test site(unless one scheduled for a "non-international test center" and changes mind to schedule for an "international test center")? I...