Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to ask didn't your school inform you that you wouldn't be able to work after graduation without a SSN ? Why is this a surprise to you since retrogression has been ongoing for years ? I hear you...

  2. retrogression all is not lost

    Ginger's Mom replied to erjean's topic in International Nursing

    I here you Fiona, it doesn't feel good to be second choice but I think you will see many people being interested in Canada. Why they are mentioning retrogression, another bill in already in the Senate...

  3. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/opinion/l31tanzania.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y Looks like not all the Senator is for this bill. "We must do two things: Expand our health care capacity by giving...

  4. Looking to re-enter the workforce!

    Ginger's Mom replied to Tina, RN's topic in New York Nursing

    5 years is not a long time and you had some great experience. Have you tried a local nursing home? They maybe move flexible and

  5. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Moon906, you are in a unique class, I think you would benefit from the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_Immigration_Reform_Act_of_2006 Comprehensive Immigration and Reform Act, no the...

  6. Cold blooded administration

    Ginger's Mom replied to Aviationurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing. As far as the Board of Nursing goes you should be commended for your actions. When you call the DPH, ask them the question about the police. Usually the front line is the DPH...

  7. Being Blackballed

    Ginger's Mom replied to shortlittleRN's topic in General Nursing

    If your hospital system share the same HR, I would call up the recruiting HR Specialist and ask them what you should

  8. LPN grad eligible to take nclex in california

    Ginger's Mom replied to dollar_rate's topic in International Nursing

    Dale City RN- you made excellent points, LPNS ( same as LVNs) have not been employed in my state since the 1990s. I think this poster is planning on working in a nursing home. Silverdragon- if this...

  9. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Based on my non scientific very opinionated view point, I would rather have an AS degree nurse then a Doctor become nurse. Many of the doctors are using nursing to sit for the USMLE and then leave...

  10. retrogression all is not lost

    Ginger's Mom replied to erjean's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104741397 Fear of Inflation Spikes Long Term Interest Rates. From the CBS interview, I saw with Senator Schumer the immigration issues were illegal...

  11. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From my reading here, I think many of the IEN are expecting to come to the USA, with free housing, living in a city and working in a hospital. If you are preparing IEN for the realities of coming to...

  12. retrogression all is not lost

    Ginger's Mom replied to erjean's topic in International Nursing

    This bill has been introduced the previous two years and not made it out of committee. The government is now in the car business, the state of California is going bankrupt, the interest rate is going...

  13. Working Part time in order to make over time money $$

    Ginger's Mom replied to lovelyladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine with economy going bad most positions will be full time and bonuses will be going away for

  14. Career changing vet tech -- what course to take?

    Ginger's Mom replied to CVTinDenver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a nursing student who is a vet tech and she is awesome, she is able to understand diseases due to her past experience, best of

  15. Trintas Nursing Vs Hudson Community )(Jersey)

    Ginger's Mom replied to Dionyonce's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go to the school with the higher standards since you will have a better chance to pass the

  16. retrogression all is not lost

    Ginger's Mom replied to erjean's topic in International Nursing

    I am confused, presently there is the Nursing Emergency Relief Act 2009 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2536 Are you saying two bills are in the house

  17. A "must-read" article...RETROGRESSION UPDATE

    Ginger's Mom replied to azil2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health1/obama-for-reducing-dependence-on-foreign-nurses_100163581.html Here is the

  18. LPN grad eligible to take nclex in california

    Ginger's Mom replied to dollar_rate's topic in International Nursing

    Does the board know you used your ITIN number? If they think it is a social security number that could be an

  19. Say NO to LPN Progams in Philippines

    Ginger's Mom replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines

    https://www.ncsbn.org/1236.htm Check out the stats on International PNs only a few hundred quality for the NCLEX and of those only 1/3 pass. As far as a distance program, there are no LPN distance...

  20. retrogression all is not lost

    Ginger's Mom replied to erjean's topic in International Nursing

    Are you referring to the Nursing Emergency Relief Act, this only for 20,000 visas with a 3 year

  21. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Since there is not a "shortage" right now and this in anticipation of need, why is the bill be proposed now. Shouldn't it be proposed when there is a need. My point about the outpatient and home...

  22. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I went to the search site and the positions I saw were for very seasoned nurses with a specialty. If a US born nurse is not available for these very specialized positions, I agree there is a need to...

  23. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The jobs that need to filled need experienced nurses. Many of the nurses who wish to come to the USA have no experience. As an experienced outpatient nurse, you have to be aware of community...

  24. Emergency Nurse Relief Act 2009- Update

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm#Employment change. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be...

  25. The Job was Filled by an Internal Candidate

    Ginger's Mom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    These are tough times, hang in there, you will find something. sorry about that