Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Dual Citizen from Philippines to US

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

    US educated nurses pass the NCLEX at almost double the rate of internationally trained nurses. If you are a US educated nurse changes are you will pass the first time ( 87%). If you are an...

  2. Took NCLEX today. Stopped at 85 Questions!

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

    You took the PN test. Did you feel like you got couple right? With your score you either got 100% right or 100% wrong. Chances are you

  3. New Grad Boston Rn's Making $55/hr??!!

    Ginger's Mom replied to lisa41rn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work in Boston and it is an Employers market here. Not a great market for new graduates. NP have an extra tough time finding employment. I don't know of any new graduate making $55.hr....heck the...

  4. 10 years or longer in nursing?

    Ginger's Mom replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 32 years and still love it. When you feel burned out it is time to find a new nursing specialty and re invent

  5. US citizen educated in philippines

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

    Check out the Mass Board of Nursing, it does not require an English test to apply. Where are you planning on living, hospital jobs are hard to come by and newly licensed nurse programs are even...

  6. Interview with the doctor

    Ginger's Mom replied to stelarRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Be professional and be your self. I have found these interviews less intimidating then many nurses. And good

  7. Anxious about new agency assignment

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

    What was your previous job like? How many patients did you have? How automated is this hospital? From your post you have to live with this assignment so do your best. And it is

  8. Licensing Dilemma ~Help~!!!

    Ginger's Mom replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in California Nursing

    Is your school accredited? If so I would think that all credits would be accepted. If not you will have to sweat it

  9. SEC assessment NEXT WEEK NOW what to do

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

    Yes, unless you are being recruited for a very executive position you have to pay the travel expenses. Since this is an entry level position you have to assume the costs. It will show you are taking...

  10. anyone registering for SRNA or in Saskatchewan?

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

    We had an active group going to Saskatchewan post here. Then the took the CRNE and never came back. I have heard many did not pass the Canadian Boards, some have been in Canada since May 2008 and...

  11. Forecast for us with priority dates from late 2005?

    Ginger's Mom replied to aelsa3's topic in International Nursing

    I understand your feelings, but everyday new rules and regulations are being issued. The banks maybe taken over by the federal government. The government is going to be in the loan business. Our new...

  12. I stopped at 85 nclex-pn. What are my chances?

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

    For the PN test to stop at 85 you would have had to get them all right or all wrong. If you feel confident that you got several answers correct you

  13. Unemployed NURSE

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

    Actually many of the positions that are projected for the USA are going to be positions like you are doing now. The need for hospital nursing is decreasing with the shift to outpatient nursing. Is...

  14. Too many nurses in the RP

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

    If you read the stats the Philippine government posted only 186 nurses immigrated to the USA in one year, who is telling the students that there is a need in the USA? Isn't is fraud to advertise for...

  15. FREAKING out... my first fall and an investigation is on.

    Ginger's Mom replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Remember the investigation should be about support systems in place not only one nurse ( you). Best of Luck

  16. Why U.S.?? when there are others...

    Ginger's Mom replied to Barbie38's topic in Philippines

    I am not familiar with the phrase, "eating old man's chest" could you explain? As a person who has been married for over 32 years I can tell you it is hard work. I got married young ( age 21). No job...

  17. Anyone in the LPN full time program at Quincy College for the fall?

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

    Great, as a former PN instructor, some of the students assume that the PN program would be easy since it is not the RN program. The PN program is very intense. If you develop good study skills ( like...

  18. Help find a job.

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

    KuSurg I feel so bad for you. You did all the right steps and it seems like the agency made promises that they can't keep. As you can see the USA is going through horrible times and nursing positions...

  19. Anyone in the LPN full time program at Quincy College for the fall?

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

    The program does take LPN in the RN program. You have to do well in the PN program and have to wait at least 18 months to move to the RN program ( LPN start in January - at least in the evening...

  20. PIXIS and Narcotics

    Ginger's Mom replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    Places I have seen have 2 nurses witness returning it to the bin. I would have issues with the process you

  21. Volunteer Nurse

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

    That is terrible. Before the days of disposable gloves- surgeons reused gloves. They were not latex and they were sterilized properly. I can understand being poor, but it is inexcusable not to...

  22. For those considering Canada, read on...

    Ginger's Mom replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Sorry to hear the economy has effected you up north. It sounds like it very expensive to evaluate and train an IEN. Hopefully all economies will pick

  23. 165 questions..needs encouragement =(

    Ginger's Mom replied to MJCA76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Think positive! Let us know how you make

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

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

    Whoa! Are you saying you are giving up after taking the test twice? Are saying that you feel confident you got every question wrong on the NCLEX? Not one right? Ok. let's say you did get every...

  25. Relocating To Dallas

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

    So you made a mistake accepting the job,it happens, most jobs have a probationary period, it is a time an employer can ask a person to leave no questions but remember an employee has the same rights...