Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. I - 140 Petition Inquiry

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

    I am sorry for you. I don't think you will be the last. Tough times all

  2. If You were Me, What Will You Choose?

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

    You are kidding about the maid......is that common for nursing students to have

  3. My Canadian Dream

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

    To answer your question "What's does license practical nursing got to do with being the "best" nurses?" I was referencing the above post. I am confused. I was thinking this poster went to the...

  4. New RN with no experience... finding job.

    Ginger's Mom replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would get on the internet find the positions you are qualified for and apply online. Then I would follow up with an hard copy with a cover letter. Most Human Resources require all applications be...

  5. New RN with no experience... finding job.

    Ginger's Mom replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is what the title is Newly ( one who is new) Licensed ( one who has a license) Program - self explanatory I have also heard them referred to NLN ( new licensed nurses) or nursing internship...

  6. Nursing Infomatics

    Ginger's Mom replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I believe information systems help increase productivity. Also it is critical to have a clinical person advocating for the line staff. IT solutions are being mandated by CMS and insurance

  7. New RN with no experience... finding job.

    Ginger's Mom replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are a registered nurse therefore you are not a graduate nurse. I think you are thinking of a newly licensed nurse program, now is a perfect time to apply. Newly licensed nurse programs are for...

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

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

    Both hospitals have volunteer programs, you will have to under go a training program. Most hospitals use volunteers to stuff envelopes, filing, xeroxing, etc. It will not count as nursing

  9. To March Grads: Why is Graduation so Expensive?

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

    Student where I teach have to pay about $300, this includes their application fee for the license. My kids had to pay graduation fee and had to pay extra money for the diploma itself. It does sound...

  10. Need Advice as what to do ?

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

    What Redranger posted applies to Texas, but according to the VA BON they require the CGFNS exam which require a local license. "Have you taken the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools...

  11. Cruise SHip RN?

    Ginger's Mom replied to skinc1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a frequent cruiser. I have only used the infirmary once. The nurses where all from the UK. The infirmary was like a mini Er. The nurses told me they have to cover 24 hours a day when a passenger...

  12. Too young to be a nurse?

    Ginger's Mom replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    The only feedback I got as a young RN is that I was too young to be in charge. Ignore what others say, nursing needs all new members regardless of

  13. UK Student looking to study nursing in US-Please help!!

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

    International students do not qualify for loans. You will be paying about $20K for LPN school or MA school. I would try to apply to a BSN program as an international student and see if you qualify for...

  14. Is it a law?

    Ginger's Mom replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    I believe like others have posted it is a liability or risk management

  15. 1st nursing job, new grad LPN, 1st shift, already a serious error!!

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

    It sounds like you learned a lesson a hard way, a new grad should not be working agency. You need a good clinical orientation, you will be paid less but you won't be put in dangerous

  16. Need Advice as what to do ?

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

    Good news is that your finance will not have to worry about retrogression. There is a primer at the top of this forum on how to get approval for testing that will allow her to get a nursing license....

  17. anyone registering for SRNA or in Saskatchewan?

    Ginger's Mom replied to oobie's topic in Canada

    Hi SkNurse, How is it going? Must feel good to have all the testing behind you. How have you found the winters? Here on the East Coast it has been very cold with lots of

  18. Anyone work full time during the day and take lpn classes at night?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Bell13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As a former PN evening instructor, I worked all day before teaching. It can be done. I felt the same fatigue level every student did. I am very proud of all my students who worked by day and school...

  19. My Canadian Dream

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

    Since the Philippine does not recognize Practical Nursing why should Canada? How can a country have the 'Best" nurses when they don't even license practical

  20. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    Ginger's Mom replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    I agree that there a difference between legal and illegal immigration. Also coming from Canada and Mexico is very different coming from another country to the USA. I am not a legal expert only a...

  21. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    Ginger's Mom replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Couple of issues you need to be aware of. I see many commercials in prime time from this group; http://www.americanworker.org/ Some one is funding this effort. I see more and more commercials....

  22. maybe nursing isnt in the cards for me..

    Ginger's Mom replied to kmg265's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great news, sounds like you are all

  23. 48hrs later and still no results - My nerves, aaaargh!

    Ginger's Mom replied to yvesul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great news

  24. Took NCLEX RN Feb25 stopped @ 75

    Ginger's Mom replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is early in the game ( you only took it yesterday). If you are confident you got at least one right chances are you passed. I know it so hard to not to think about it though. Why not do something...

  25. Took NCLEX RN Feb25 stopped @ 75

    Ginger's Mom replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For you to have failed it would mean you have had to get every question wrong. Do you feel confident you got one question right? If you feel confident you got one question right changes are you...