Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. The Truth Behind the "Nursing Shortage"

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

    Fiona I think you set the bar low the so called nursing shortage is when experienced nurses leave nursing, When Ms. Redranger has worked 5 years and is the senior person on the floor will Mr Redranger...

  2. The Truth Behind the "Nursing Shortage"

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

    I am not sure we both read the same article. Do nurses in the Philippines have to complete daily insurance reviews for continual approval? Do the nurses have to complete large referral forms when a...

  3. April VB: No more visas for 2009

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

    This is a nursing forum, I am making the assumption that nurses went to nursing school to practice nursing. I feel sorry that nurses can't be nurses. This is not about the Philippines it is about...

  4. April VB: No more visas for 2009

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

    My understanding the students in the Philippines are lured into going to school for the American Dream. Other countries such as UK and Canada do not have the demand. It leaves only the mid east as the...

  5. April VB: No more visas for 2009

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

    I am sorry for all of you waiting your turn, hopefully the US economy will get better and visas will open up. Now time to move on to Plan

  6. QI/QA Pay Scales

    Ginger's Mom replied to zahryia's topic in Quality Improvement

    My position is an APN position, I am grateful for my flexible hours but when I come back from vacation my work is waiting for

  7. What states allow GN's (Graduate Nurses) to work?

    Ginger's Mom replied to dolphins84te's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in MA and they did away with the GN status years

  8. 1st nursing job, new grad LPN, 1st shift, already a serious error!!

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

    Times are tough for finding positions, hang in there you will find

  9. Need idea for gift for new grad

    Ginger's Mom replied to med/oncRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you want something professional, a good stethoscope or a PDA loaded with nursing software. Glad to hear she has

  10. Nursing schools in Iloilo or Davao for a problematic American?

    Ginger's Mom replied to EwwThat'sNasty's topic in International Nursing

    ""I'm interested in International Nursing, especially in the emerging Asian field of Occupational and Environmental Nursing, and what better way is there to experience it other than going to a foreign...

  11. Aussie Nurse wants a change....

    Ginger's Mom replied to CooL B8B's topic in International Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/international-nursing/must-read-international-272170.html Has all the information about coming to the USA. Right now the USA is in retrogression ( waiting

  12. Town of Minnedosa,Manitoba

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

    Congrats on your new position and have a safe

  13. RETROGRESSION! when it will end?

    Ginger's Mom replied to herheys8's topic in International Nursing

    Are ITINs valid for work purposes? No. ITINs are for federal income tax purposes only. Getting an ITIN does not change your immigration status or your right to work in the United States. From the link...

  14. Want to find a job

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

    Family leave Act you have to be a position 12 months to qualify Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or...

  15. Want to find a job

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

    So which hospital did your wife choose? How does she like working? Will she miss you when you go back to the Philippines or are they allowing her a Leave of Absence after a few months so she can...

  16. Observation : Re : American Dream

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

    I think you made my point the training is different and not the same like so many try to post. As an American if I traveled to another country there would be a steep learning curve. A review course is...

  17. Want to find a job

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

    You need to take and pass the NCLEX for most states before they will give you a job offer. The best place to look here is the individual states and look at the posts, I am from MA and the posts seem...

  18. Want to find a job

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

    It depends on where you are from. There is a primer on how to get approved to work in the USA at the top of this page. You can not work for a position until your legal status to work is

  19. Wrongful termination? Age discrimination?

    Ginger's Mom replied to TomCCRN1991's topic in General Nursing

    Tom- You could hire a lawyer to review your case. Most hospitals have an external review board, where you r manager can present their case and you can present your side. It sounds like several...

  20. RETROGRESSION! when it will end?

    Ginger's Mom replied to herheys8's topic in International Nursing

    No working visas, Retrogression many last a few more years and the first people getting green cards will be people who filed and have a sponsor dated back to 2005. If you go to school here it will...

  21. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    Ginger's Mom replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    If you called the Ill BON and they gave you the answer that you need a local license, why do you think anyone on this board has superior information than the BON who has the ultimate say. Since you...

  22. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    Ginger's Mom replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    I am curious why would they put SSN manditory and then issue a license? I see old threads from 2006 stating they would issue a license without SSN, but the PDF I posted was from 2009.

  23. Can I apply for a Nursing license in Illinois without having a license in the Phil

    Ginger's Mom replied to star14's topic in International Nursing

    always check with the board of nursing for the best information. http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/forms/rn-ex.pdf according this documented dated 02/26/09 [color=#292526] part ii--enter all applicable...

  24. Any knowledge of New England College in Quezon City, Philippines?

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

    When the above poster posted, not one person has pass the boards. http://www.prc.gov.ph/documents/NURS1108ps.pdf According to what I read , 18 students have graduated and only 8 passed the NLE. Not so...

  25. F-1 student needs an volunteer position in hospital

    Ginger's Mom replied to hobbycollect's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have been a nurse in the Boston area for a long time. Student Nurses can do an extern ship if coordinated with the school. Contracts have to checked ( insurance, paperwork, etc)and a preceptor has...