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  1. job interview + snowstorm: should I reschedule?

    manangmdrn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have kids and their school cancels classes during snowstorms. What will be the implications if I reschedule the interview? Or should I not reschedule? (In a previous interview at a hospital, I...

  2. job interview + snowstorm: should I reschedule?

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for all your suggestions! I did call the HR and asked whether it would be okay to resched the interview for the next day. The forecast was really bad (all day snowstorm). I could have gone...

  3. New RN, will have interview for a birthing center position, need advice, please!

    manangmdrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I am a new RN and I applied for 2 positions at a local hospital - one in Birthing Center and another in Med/Surg. The listed requirements were the same for both, and I love OB-Gyn. I only...

  4. New RN, will have interview for a birthing center position, need advice, please!

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Annointed and Jolie, Thanks a bunch! I will keep it in mind to not emphasize the CNM. I do love all those aspects that you mentioned, Jolie, and I really am interested in sharpening my assessment and...

  5. New RN, just had 1st job interviews with HR and Unit Manager, need your advice

    manangmdrn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, I badly need your advice. Here is the scenario: I applied online for M/S day shift - was told in email it was offered to another candidate. I browsed on their website other possible...

  6. New RN, just had 1st job interviews with HR and Unit Manager, need your advice

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, thanks a lot for that great tip, KatRN,BSN! I have always thought that the HR wanted every applicant to have a clear direction for career advancement, but I have known all along that I want to...

  7. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a permanent resident already when I took the NCLEX. Now that I am licensed, I am quite nervous because I never really had any experiences working as a nurse. I am not even sure how I should...

  8. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    hi pinoynp, you know, sometimes i feel like pm'ng you, :) but thought that maybe it is better to share here for everyone to see how my jobhunting experience is going. so here goes my story for...

  9. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    Hello all, I had my first interview with the HR last Friday (despite a snowstorm -- she said she appreciated my not cancelling. I thought it would not make a good impression if I canceled because of...

  10. Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

    manangmdrn replied to aspen2010's topic in International Nursing

    That is exactly the reason why I posted above about this link: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-alien.pdf If you read that, it will give you exactly what the medical exam is all about, as...

  11. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    pinoyNP, Thank you so very much for the very useful tips (and the encouragement)! You have answered more than what I have posted. A friend of mine told me about looking for a day shift, because...

  12. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    Hello lawrence, pinoyNP, and suzanne, First off, thank you for all the tips/insights that I have found very reassuring and informative (for someone like me who has absolutely no clue on how to start...

  13. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    PinoyNP, Thanks a lot for your reassuring words. I badly needed that. Sorry I was kinda late in replying...maybe I posted my last reply at the same time you posted yours... I am seeing more jobs for...

  14. Are there MD-RNs here? Pls share ur experiences...

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in International Nursing

    Lawence01, Thank you very much for the info, links and the encouragement! I am on my way now to the nearest hospital to submit my resume!

  15. Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

    manangmdrn replied to aspen2010's topic in International Nursing

    Here is a link to the Technical Instructions to Panel Physicians for Medical Examinations of Aliens http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-alien.pdf Panel physicians are the doctors in Manila's US...

  16. Anyone from Skowhegan/Waterville area?

    manangmdrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just recently passed the NCLEX and still am waiting for my certificate. I have been working as a home-based MT (still am doing it part-time) and I admit that I find it daunting to make the first...

  17. Anyone from Skowhegan/Waterville area?

    manangmdrn replied to manangmdrn's topic in General Nursing

    Many thanks for your advice, acadia (and the congratulations)! I know of one hospital nearby, and I hope they have good programs for newbie RNs like me. I will inquire as soon as I have my temp...

  18. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Oh...so that's what it really meant! Thank you very much!

  19. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Suzanne, Here are the questions: 3. I am in good standing with respect to or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the state of Vermont. 4. I am in good standing with...

  20. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Suzanne, I have a follow up question. In the application form, there is the part about Taxes, answerable by Yes or No, pertaining to the State of Vermont. Should I just put N/A even if that is not...

  21. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi to suzanne and to all who might be interested, including jonrnmd :). i emailed the vermont bon the following message: i am a filipino immigrant who finished my nursing course in october 2003 in...

  22. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thank you very much, Suzzane. I will now start my inquiries with the Vermont BON.

  23. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thank you for the leading question :) . I checked the Maine BON about endorsement, and it says there: "As of January 1, 2003, Maine is no longer a "walk-through" state for...

  24. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Suzanne, Thanks for the quick reply. I plan to work in Maine where I live. I have contacted the BON before. They require CGFNS and license from the country of origin for foreign nurses. I contacted...

  25. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    manangmdrn replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi to Suzanne. First I would like to thank you for the valuable input you have provided in this thread. I learned a lot. I presently live in in a rural area in the USA, on a permanent residence...