College Planning? How to receive a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice)?
Okay, this is going to be a wee-bit descriptive, so please bear with me. I really need help with this. I have two questions, so if you just want to answer one then, just read one of the two sections. -----Section 1: College Planning - Community college or not?----- I'm a high school junior and next fall I'm going to be a senior. I really want to make my mind up before then because I don't have the greatest grades and I want to take advantage of I know, let me repeat, I KNOW what I want to do in life now. I have my heart set on it. I want to receive a DNP, but because I'm the first one in my family to graduate from high school in the USA, I'm not very knowledgeable in the college application process. My grades aren't the best. I used to have decent grades (As and Bs), but it dramatically decreased because of my depression. My most emphasized year is filled with failing grades (Es). However, I am in the IB Diploma Programme, but will be dropping out of it for senior year due to personal reasons, and will be taking AP classes instead. I'm a very well-rounded student with over 600 hours of community service; several leadership positions in numerous clubs, organizations, and committees; and have work experience (daycares and libraries). I can also play two instruments, as well as many other hobbies. I know that it's going to be competitive, but I'm confident in my abilities. I really don't want to waste any time and money though, so I was thinking of taking 2 different routes: (1) take 2 years of community college, then transfer to a four-year college --> Pros: easier to get into, less expensive, help me rack up on credits, improve my GPA --> Cons: 2 extra years of school, late start on college life (which is a big deal for me) (2) go straight ahead to a four-year college --> Pros: faster, will save 2 years of tuition, ability to have more freedom --> Cons: more competitive Honestly, I'm still weighing out options and I don't know what's the best for me. What would be the best decision? -----Section 2: How to receive a doctorate in nursing practice?----- I'm still not familiar with the different types of degrees you can get in nursing. I know I have the core classes, minors, and majors. For nursing, I know I have to have perquisites and actual experience...So, can someone please explain it to me? Correct me if I'm wrong: --> Freshman & sophomore year - Core classes & RN (or Associate's Degree) --> Junior & senior year - BSN (Bachelor's Degree) --> Extra years - MSN (Master's Degree) --> Perquisites & experience (work) --> DNP Program -- Doctorate *I know these all require exams. Is this correct? If not, please explain further. // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // Sorry for the lengthy description! Great thanks to anyone who answers appropriately! :) I don't know why it's cut off, but this is what I meant by the second paragraph: I'm a high school junior and next fall I'm going to be a senior. I really want to make my mind up before then because I don't have the greatest grades and I want to take advantage of early decision/early action.
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I am about to finish my BSN, and hope to get a DNP myself. For the most part you have a pretty accurate understanding of the order of things. A few things I would point out... 1. If you want to transfer into a 'good' 4 year program after a 2 year stint at a community college, you may be at a weird disadvantage for acceptance to the BSN program. Many of these programs will weigh acceptance based on credit received - but often do not include transfer credits in these tallies. 2. Nursing school is hard! You need killer grades if you want to get into a good program. Enjoy the 'college experience' but remember college credits are expensive, and paying for them twice sucks.
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Stop focusing on the DNP right now. First you need to get a bachelors in nursing (BSRN) then you need to work for a while. SO Slow down and get the first part done before you get all worked up on the second part. You have the order correct, do not worry. Focus on the next step & do your best, then start the next step and go from there. For now, finish HS, and get accepted into a decent BSRN program if you can; if not start at the CC level & transfer. Good luck.
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Diane is right. You need to take some time and work after you get your BSN.Remember you need much more than just a bunch of degrees to be a good nurse. You also need years of hands on clinical experience to back it up. Nothing is more annoying than a nurse with a Masters that has never actually worked on the floor.You need to walk in a nurses shoes before going into a leadership or supervisory role.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Can a foreign physical therapist work in the usa? Question about PRE MED aswell.
Can a foreign physical therapist work in the usa? Question about PRE MED aswell.?
Hi, well I have two questions and I'd be quite appreciative if I could get some good answers. First, I'm a student of Physical Therapy in Costa Rica, I would like to know what are the opportunities or requirments for someone studying outside of the United States to be able to work in the united states; be it a clinc, hospital, etc. My worry come's as obviously, I always have to keep an open mind as to the possibilities of working in other countries. I myself am Costa Rican born but an American Citizen through my parents who are american, and I lived there myself for 10 years, so I'm guessing that should easy things up for me. I get this confusion because I always here things like "You have to do # years of PRE - MED" and "THEN pick the speciality you want to study" to be able to become a P.T., or a Doctor, etc... Here in Costa Rica we dont have "pre med" per say. My career takes 2 years and 4 months to become a BACHELOR IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, although this is not the same "bachelor" degree as in the USA, because it's really just a mile stone, you'r not allowed to work as a P.T. and your not licensed being a bachelor. You must do a total of 1 year and 4 months more (3 years, 8 months total) to become a "licenciado" which I do not know the english translation, and I know they do not use that terminology in the USA. After those 3 years, 8 months, it's the equivalent of "bachelor" in the USA, being able to work and all. In my country you cannot jump from bachelor to master degree, you must first be a "licenciado" and then pursue your masters degree. The way P.T. is structued here, which makes me belive the "bachelor" part is similar to what pre med would be, is that we see "classes" which include "basic sciences" like Biology, Anatomy, Physics, Neuro Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Neuro physiology, psycology, proffesional ethics, interventional methods in health.. We see "complementary sciences to PT": General Medicine, Medical Pathology I, II, and III, Traumatology and Orthopedia, Excersice physiology, Applied physicology, Psichiatry, epidemology, Neuro Devolopment.. and we see "specific science to PT" which compose 10 classes.. Most of these by the way have their own labs. Now I feel the "bachelor" part has more general classes towards the whole of sciences that relate with the health care profession, and not as many "specific" P.T., although there are 10 classes. And the "licenciado" part has 15 specific PT classes, 1 basic and 2 complementery.. which is why you cannot work here and are not licenced until your a "licenciado" which is the equivalent to "bachelor" in the USA, because until "licenciado" we do ALL of the practicing, community service hours, and really "GET INTO" PT. Is the way I described the system similar to what PRE MED and PT would be in the USA? I'm just worried that if in the USA there are much more requirments then I won't be able to work there, or someone with a University title from outside the USA wont get as much opportunities. Can someone help me out? Now, I wouldn't be worried at all if someone tells me that you can work, just have to do some tests to get the license, because my university here in CR teaches EXCELENTLY, and it's actually certified by many national and international standars, it's a specialized college, and it's the only one from Mexico to Colombia and the Carribean which gives masters degress aswell. My worries would come if I'd have to "go back to college" because they won't accept part of my title. Can you help me? Did I make myself clear? SORRY for the long messege. Also If I didnt get the "pre med" part well can someone help explaining it to me clearly? THANKYOU. Also how many years does it take to become a P.T. in the USA? Here in CR, its 3 years and 8 months to have the equivalent of bachelor in the usa, and about 1.5 more years for masters degree.
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Yes. But to work here in the USA, you must be licensed in the state in which you practice and have proof of insurance.
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maybe Please answer my question because no one ever does. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtJjjXAQ.iAq1ArGGvcH5Fzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100504193042AAF9tRc
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Hi, well I have two questions and I'd be quite appreciative if I could get some good answers. First, I'm a student of Physical Therapy in Costa Rica, I would like to know what are the opportunities or requirments for someone studying outside of the United States to be able to work in the united states; be it a clinc, hospital, etc. My worry come's as obviously, I always have to keep an open mind as to the possibilities of working in other countries. I myself am Costa Rican born but an American Citizen through my parents who are american, and I lived there myself for 10 years, so I'm guessing that should easy things up for me. I get this confusion because I always here things like "You have to do # years of PRE - MED" and "THEN pick the speciality you want to study" to be able to become a P.T., or a Doctor, etc... Here in Costa Rica we dont have "pre med" per say. My career takes 2 years and 4 months to become a BACHELOR IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, although this is not the same "bachelor" degree as in the USA, because it's really just a mile stone, you'r not allowed to work as a P.T. and your not licensed being a bachelor. You must do a total of 1 year and 4 months more (3 years, 8 months total) to become a "licenciado" which I do not know the english translation, and I know they do not use that terminology in the USA. After those 3 years, 8 months, it's the equivalent of "bachelor" in the USA, being able to work and all. In my country you cannot jump from bachelor to master degree, you must first be a "licenciado" and then pursue your masters degree. The way P.T. is structued here, which makes me belive the "bachelor" part is similar to what pre med would be, is that we see "classes" which include "basic sciences" like Biology, Anatomy, Physics, Neuro Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Neuro physiology, psycology, proffesional ethics, interventional methods in health.. We see "complementary sciences to PT": General Medicine, Medical Pathology I, II, and III, Traumatology and Orthopedia, Excersice physiology, Applied physicology, Psichiatry, epidemology, Neuro Devolopment.. and we see "specific science to PT" which compose 10 classes.. Most of these by the way have their own labs. Now I feel the "bachelor" part has more general classes towards the whole of sciences that relate with the health care profession, and not as many "specific" P.T., although there are 10 classes. And the "licenciado" part has 15 specific PT classes, 1 basic and 2 complementery.. which is why you cannot work here and are not licenced until your a "licenciado" which is the equivalent to "bachelor" in the USA, because until "licenciado" we do ALL of the practicing, community service hours, and really "GET INTO" PT. Is the way I described the system similar to what PRE MED and PT would be in the USA? I'm just worried that if in the USA there are much more requirments then I won't be able to work there, or someone with a University title from outside the USA wont get as much opportunities. Can someone help me out? Now, I wouldn't be worried at all if someone tells me that you can work, just have to do some tests to get the license, because my university here in CR teaches EXCELENTLY, and it's actually certified by many national and international standars, it's a specialized college, and it's the only one from Mexico to Colombia and the Carribean which gives masters degress aswell. My worries would come if I'd have to "go back to college" because they won't accept part of my title. Can you help me? Did I make myself clear? SORRY for the long messege. Also If I didnt get the "pre med" part well can someone help explaining it to me clearly? THANKYOU. Also how many years does it take to become a P.T. in the USA? Here in CR, its 3 years and 8 months to have the equivalent of bachelor in the usa, and about 1.5 more years for masters degree.
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Yes. But to work here in the USA, you must be licensed in the state in which you practice and have proof of insurance.
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maybe Please answer my question because no one ever does. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtJjjXAQ.iAq1ArGGvcH5Fzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100504193042AAF9tRc
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Being a nurse in the USA
Being a nurse in the USA...?
I'm becoming a nurse in Europe and I would like to work in the USA... What do I have to do, is my degree valid in america?
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Check the specific state board of nursing about reciprocity and other requirements.
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In the US nurses graduate from accredited nursing programs and then take a licensing exam. Each state has different requirements so you would need to check with whatever state you were intending to move to. Many foreign nurses are working in this country so there must be some way that these things are handled. A good way to find out would also be thru an employer that hires foreign nurses. They would have this info.
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Write to CGFNS International(Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools): 3600 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA They will tell you all the steps you need to do to become a nurse in US. Good luck Foreign nurse.
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I'm becoming a nurse in Europe and I would like to work in the USA... What do I have to do, is my degree valid in america?
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Check the specific state board of nursing about reciprocity and other requirements.
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In the US nurses graduate from accredited nursing programs and then take a licensing exam. Each state has different requirements so you would need to check with whatever state you were intending to move to. Many foreign nurses are working in this country so there must be some way that these things are handled. A good way to find out would also be thru an employer that hires foreign nurses. They would have this info.
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Write to CGFNS International(Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools): 3600 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA They will tell you all the steps you need to do to become a nurse in US. Good luck Foreign nurse.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Is there such a degree or career that makes as much as a lawyer/doctor, but does not take 8+ years
Is there such a degree or career that makes as much as a lawyer/doctor, but does not take 8+ years?
It's pretty sad. I am a nursing student and I am looking around and thinking...Dear Lord..our country is going to shambles. I went to a flea market in NJ (from NYC) to see if I could sell down there..to make enough to get myself through college ( it's 21k per year and I'm not a minority..nor do I have children..so I cannot receive financial aid at the moment). I went there and was saddened. Gosh, it was the poorest (sp) of the poor all killing themselves to sell super cheap stuff and BARELY selling anything. It was like walking into a nazi ghetto. Ok...maybe not so much..but it was muddy...tables thrown together everywhere...just bad. I started to think. Gosh, a lot of nurses that I know can barely find a job...that is how bad it is out there. The USA is bringing foreign nurses in (as if there are even that many jobs) and new grads (NURSES) are going on 8 months of not being able to find a job. I know an experienced nurse who was laid off and took 4 months to land her next job. Ugh..and this is in NYC. :-/ My Dad is a Sr. Civil Engineer...VP @ his firm. They made him take a 30% paycut and fire 70 engineers. ENGINEERS??? My friend with a Finance degree had to temp for $11/hr (in NYC) for almost half a year before she could land a perm sub par job. Ok..so enough of my rambling...I'm sure others have seen this right? Or am I overly aware? It's really scary and unfortunate that american citizens are going down like this. So it got me to thinking. What can I do to get ahead? Food, jewelry, cars, businesses...it seems there are a 100 other people competing with you and driving down the price. And I thought of the ONE profession that isn't in any danger. DOCTORS. Dentists and MD. I'm actually really interested in Naturopathic Med and would like to become a N.D. ...that will be 9-12 years of my life. Are there even any decent careers that take less than 6 years of college anymore?...and that pay somewhat comparable to a doctor? I mean..not even 200,000 a year..but STABLE? Thoughts? It just struck me..I think even lawyers are struggling right now. Nothing seems safe anymore..unless you wanna go to med school! That's a nice hole of debt I can dig myself into. Ha! That's sad :-/
Politics - 10 Answers
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Yes. Professional athletes make millions per year. Businesses are looking for experience. If you don't have experience and a college degree...... then you need to lie to them and tell them you have an mba along with 10 years experience working at some company.
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stripper
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It takes seven years to be a lawyer by the normal route. If you take summer classes in undergrad and law school you could probably speed it up by a year or two. There are BS/MD joint degree programs that take less than eight. Keep in mind that most things worth doing are difficult. An associate degree will not get you into law school in most states. Don't listen to the person above me. Furthermore, the quality of your law school matters A TON when looking for jobs after school. Upper tier law schools will not look favorably on an associate's degree even if it is allowed in your state.
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Well - if you're a nursing student, you must not be all that interested in making a boat-load of money, but more interested in helping the sick. Stick with it would be my advice.
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I have a Masters in Computer Science which took 6 years and I am now a UNIX engineering team lead. My employer is paying for my MBA so I am hoping to move up to Director of IT or CIO. Any I only paid for my first four years of school, they paid for everything else. So yes there are jobs out there that pay well, but most are in hard science fields.
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The health care reform will change the doctors from cash cows gouging for millions to working like the rest of the country for a living. Become a licensed auto mechanic and join the legions cheating as a profession in capitalism. Grow a garden and surround it with an electric fence....
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My advice is do exactly what you want to do. In the scheme of things in your life, it will work out. You will live for a long time, and the time you took to follow your dreams will not matter if you are truly following your dreams. Don't put yourself in a field you don't particularly like if it is not in your heart to do it.
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There is no money in nursing but there is potential to maximize your earnings. For example, you can become a traveling nurse, it pays agency rates and you get to travel for free. If you specialize in OR nursing or ICU, you will always have a job in nursing. You can get an advanced degree in nursing and make a decent living as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist. Most hospitals give tuition reimbursement as a benefit. But if you are looking for big money, get out of nursing now. Nursing is not about making money.
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That's what happens in a septic system like NYC and NJ.... Where I live, there are pleanty of jobs, especially for nurses....(in Texas) I don't know what you're looking for in a career, but nothing comes easy...... you'll h ave to work for it by getting the training and education required....
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I am a retired research scientist. If you are willing to get a PhD in a field such as Chemistry, Physics or Biochemistry there are excellent career opportunities for you. However if you only have a Bachelor of Science degree you are probably out of luck.
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It's pretty sad. I am a nursing student and I am looking around and thinking...Dear Lord..our country is going to shambles. I went to a flea market in NJ (from NYC) to see if I could sell down there..to make enough to get myself through college ( it's 21k per year and I'm not a minority..nor do I have children..so I cannot receive financial aid at the moment). I went there and was saddened. Gosh, it was the poorest (sp) of the poor all killing themselves to sell super cheap stuff and BARELY selling anything. It was like walking into a nazi ghetto. Ok...maybe not so much..but it was muddy...tables thrown together everywhere...just bad. I started to think. Gosh, a lot of nurses that I know can barely find a job...that is how bad it is out there. The USA is bringing foreign nurses in (as if there are even that many jobs) and new grads (NURSES) are going on 8 months of not being able to find a job. I know an experienced nurse who was laid off and took 4 months to land her next job. Ugh..and this is in NYC. :-/ My Dad is a Sr. Civil Engineer...VP @ his firm. They made him take a 30% paycut and fire 70 engineers. ENGINEERS??? My friend with a Finance degree had to temp for $11/hr (in NYC) for almost half a year before she could land a perm sub par job. Ok..so enough of my rambling...I'm sure others have seen this right? Or am I overly aware? It's really scary and unfortunate that american citizens are going down like this. So it got me to thinking. What can I do to get ahead? Food, jewelry, cars, businesses...it seems there are a 100 other people competing with you and driving down the price. And I thought of the ONE profession that isn't in any danger. DOCTORS. Dentists and MD. I'm actually really interested in Naturopathic Med and would like to become a N.D. ...that will be 9-12 years of my life. Are there even any decent careers that take less than 6 years of college anymore?...and that pay somewhat comparable to a doctor? I mean..not even 200,000 a year..but STABLE? Thoughts? It just struck me..I think even lawyers are struggling right now. Nothing seems safe anymore..unless you wanna go to med school! That's a nice hole of debt I can dig myself into. Ha! That's sad :-/
Politics - 10 Answers
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Yes. Professional athletes make millions per year. Businesses are looking for experience. If you don't have experience and a college degree...... then you need to lie to them and tell them you have an mba along with 10 years experience working at some company.
2 :
stripper
3 :
It takes seven years to be a lawyer by the normal route. If you take summer classes in undergrad and law school you could probably speed it up by a year or two. There are BS/MD joint degree programs that take less than eight. Keep in mind that most things worth doing are difficult. An associate degree will not get you into law school in most states. Don't listen to the person above me. Furthermore, the quality of your law school matters A TON when looking for jobs after school. Upper tier law schools will not look favorably on an associate's degree even if it is allowed in your state.
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Well - if you're a nursing student, you must not be all that interested in making a boat-load of money, but more interested in helping the sick. Stick with it would be my advice.
5 :
I have a Masters in Computer Science which took 6 years and I am now a UNIX engineering team lead. My employer is paying for my MBA so I am hoping to move up to Director of IT or CIO. Any I only paid for my first four years of school, they paid for everything else. So yes there are jobs out there that pay well, but most are in hard science fields.
6 :
The health care reform will change the doctors from cash cows gouging for millions to working like the rest of the country for a living. Become a licensed auto mechanic and join the legions cheating as a profession in capitalism. Grow a garden and surround it with an electric fence....
7 :
My advice is do exactly what you want to do. In the scheme of things in your life, it will work out. You will live for a long time, and the time you took to follow your dreams will not matter if you are truly following your dreams. Don't put yourself in a field you don't particularly like if it is not in your heart to do it.
8 :
There is no money in nursing but there is potential to maximize your earnings. For example, you can become a traveling nurse, it pays agency rates and you get to travel for free. If you specialize in OR nursing or ICU, you will always have a job in nursing. You can get an advanced degree in nursing and make a decent living as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist. Most hospitals give tuition reimbursement as a benefit. But if you are looking for big money, get out of nursing now. Nursing is not about making money.
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That's what happens in a septic system like NYC and NJ.... Where I live, there are pleanty of jobs, especially for nurses....(in Texas) I don't know what you're looking for in a career, but nothing comes easy...... you'll h ave to work for it by getting the training and education required....
10 :
I am a retired research scientist. If you are willing to get a PhD in a field such as Chemistry, Physics or Biochemistry there are excellent career opportunities for you. However if you only have a Bachelor of Science degree you are probably out of luck.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
I am currently taking STPM (high school) in Malaysia.
I am currently taking STPM (high school) in Malaysia.?
I would like to choose nursing as one of my ambition because only with nursing degree , i could settle in USA. But i feel it is such a waste to study hard just to take nursing and furthermore STPM is a very quality and tough exam , I feel its such a waste take up this course. Any suggestions?
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You should pursue a career of your interest. if nursing is your interest, then you can consider it as a career choice. personally i don't think it wise to choose a career based on your migration-asiprations, as this can change over time. eg. what makes you think that when you graduate with a bursing qualification that US will still have shortage of nurses that it needs to employ foreign nurses? And even if you manage to get to the US and be a nurse, can you predict that when you are in your in your mid-30s or 40s that you will not want to go back to Malaysia? And what then? Will you want to be a nurse in malaysia?
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I would like to choose nursing as one of my ambition because only with nursing degree , i could settle in USA. But i feel it is such a waste to study hard just to take nursing and furthermore STPM is a very quality and tough exam , I feel its such a waste take up this course. Any suggestions?
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You should pursue a career of your interest. if nursing is your interest, then you can consider it as a career choice. personally i don't think it wise to choose a career based on your migration-asiprations, as this can change over time. eg. what makes you think that when you graduate with a bursing qualification that US will still have shortage of nurses that it needs to employ foreign nurses? And even if you manage to get to the US and be a nurse, can you predict that when you are in your in your mid-30s or 40s that you will not want to go back to Malaysia? And what then? Will you want to be a nurse in malaysia?
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
what are the titles for Nurses in England.ie R N IN USA REGESTERED NURSE,LPN lICENCE PRAC NURSE
what are the titles for Nurses in England.ie R N IN USA REGESTERED NURSE,LPN lICENCE PRAC NURSE?
JUST WONDERING WHAT TITLES OF NURSES ARE CALLED i KNOW ONE IS SISTER WHAT DEGREES FOR WHAT TITLES
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I expect the title Sister would be a nurse who is also a nun. I worked with a Sister once. But her professional title was RN. I think you've got them all. An RN is so titled whether she graduated with a bachelor of science degree (4 years) or an associate degree (2 years). Either of those takes the same board exams. One who has a masters degree in nursing (MSN) is also considered an RN for professional purposes as they don't take additional board exams. In most of the US licensed nurses are LPNs or licensed practical nurses and in Texas and California they're LVNs, licensed vocational nurses. Each of the programs are about 18 months followed by board exams. Is that way more info than you wanted!? =D
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JUST WONDERING WHAT TITLES OF NURSES ARE CALLED i KNOW ONE IS SISTER WHAT DEGREES FOR WHAT TITLES
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I expect the title Sister would be a nurse who is also a nun. I worked with a Sister once. But her professional title was RN. I think you've got them all. An RN is so titled whether she graduated with a bachelor of science degree (4 years) or an associate degree (2 years). Either of those takes the same board exams. One who has a masters degree in nursing (MSN) is also considered an RN for professional purposes as they don't take additional board exams. In most of the US licensed nurses are LPNs or licensed practical nurses and in Texas and California they're LVNs, licensed vocational nurses. Each of the programs are about 18 months followed by board exams. Is that way more info than you wanted!? =D
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
LVN or BSN? Need an advice pls. First person in my family to go to college in USA
LVN or BSN? Need an advice pls. First person in my family to go to college in USA?
Hai there. I'm so confused. My parents are wanting me to do LVN, which is the 2 year associate degree for nursing. Since there's little differences in the pay of LVN and BSN, they want me to take the LVN. My problem though is that I really want to get the BSN. If I take the LVN now and get a job, then when I go back to school to try to get my BSN, I will be so busy with work and probably won't be able to give 100% to my BSN degree. Now if I take the courses that will get me to BSN all the way, then I won't have to worry about anything except working, unlike LVN. It'll be 4 years. Plus they're worried about the tuitions and all those. Since I'm rank 7 out of my class and I'm a junior, won't I get any scholarships instantly? I was wondering about that. Also can anyone tell me what a free ride is? Thanks so much. I'm the first to go to college in USA ever in my family. My parents went to college but they went in another country. I'm a legal resident. Advices are very much appreciated. ♥ iMishYuu
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An LVN is a licensed vocational nurse, unless you are referring to something else. An LVN would NOT be the same license that you would get if you got a four year degree in nursing, or a BSN. Students who have a BSN are eligible to sit for the USA NCLEX-RN exam which, if passed, leads to licensing as a registered nurse. A registered nurse is not an LVN and LVN's and RN's do not make the same money. There are many things an RN can do that an LVN cannot according to specific state law. For example, in most states, LVN's cannot manage IV's without additional training and a certificate obtained. Additionally, CMS (medicare) requires the directors of nursing at nursing homes be an RN. Now, you can get an associate degree and still be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. There are programs that offer associate degrees in registered nursing. You do NOT need a BSN to become a registered nurse. LVN's do not usually have an associate degree, they usually have a certificate or diploma in nursing. With regard to the difference between an RN that enters nursing at the associate level vs. the RN that enters nursing at the BSN level, there are differences. Initially, the associate level and BSN registered nurses will make the same amount of money. However, there are opportunities available to those with BSNs that are not available to those who have an associate degree in registered nursing. Many management positions in hospitals require or prefer the nurse have a BSN or greater. Nursing schools usually require nursing instructors to have at least a BSN. Addditonally, advanced practice nursing is limited to those who not only have a BSN but have continued their education and earned an MSN. Advanced practice nursing includes nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurse anesthetists. There is no reason that an associate degree-holding RN cannot succeed and make a good living as a nurse. It is just that some of the advanced opportunities will be out of reach. However, even if a registered nurse enters nursing with an associate degree does not mean he or she needs to stay that way. You can always go back to school part time while working and obtain your BSN. There are many, many programs out there for nurses who want to return to school for the BSN degree.
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Hai there. I'm so confused. My parents are wanting me to do LVN, which is the 2 year associate degree for nursing. Since there's little differences in the pay of LVN and BSN, they want me to take the LVN. My problem though is that I really want to get the BSN. If I take the LVN now and get a job, then when I go back to school to try to get my BSN, I will be so busy with work and probably won't be able to give 100% to my BSN degree. Now if I take the courses that will get me to BSN all the way, then I won't have to worry about anything except working, unlike LVN. It'll be 4 years. Plus they're worried about the tuitions and all those. Since I'm rank 7 out of my class and I'm a junior, won't I get any scholarships instantly? I was wondering about that. Also can anyone tell me what a free ride is? Thanks so much. I'm the first to go to college in USA ever in my family. My parents went to college but they went in another country. I'm a legal resident. Advices are very much appreciated. ♥ iMishYuu
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An LVN is a licensed vocational nurse, unless you are referring to something else. An LVN would NOT be the same license that you would get if you got a four year degree in nursing, or a BSN. Students who have a BSN are eligible to sit for the USA NCLEX-RN exam which, if passed, leads to licensing as a registered nurse. A registered nurse is not an LVN and LVN's and RN's do not make the same money. There are many things an RN can do that an LVN cannot according to specific state law. For example, in most states, LVN's cannot manage IV's without additional training and a certificate obtained. Additionally, CMS (medicare) requires the directors of nursing at nursing homes be an RN. Now, you can get an associate degree and still be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. There are programs that offer associate degrees in registered nursing. You do NOT need a BSN to become a registered nurse. LVN's do not usually have an associate degree, they usually have a certificate or diploma in nursing. With regard to the difference between an RN that enters nursing at the associate level vs. the RN that enters nursing at the BSN level, there are differences. Initially, the associate level and BSN registered nurses will make the same amount of money. However, there are opportunities available to those with BSNs that are not available to those who have an associate degree in registered nursing. Many management positions in hospitals require or prefer the nurse have a BSN or greater. Nursing schools usually require nursing instructors to have at least a BSN. Addditonally, advanced practice nursing is limited to those who not only have a BSN but have continued their education and earned an MSN. Advanced practice nursing includes nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurse anesthetists. There is no reason that an associate degree-holding RN cannot succeed and make a good living as a nurse. It is just that some of the advanced opportunities will be out of reach. However, even if a registered nurse enters nursing with an associate degree does not mean he or she needs to stay that way. You can always go back to school part time while working and obtain your BSN. There are many, many programs out there for nurses who want to return to school for the BSN degree.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
A career in nursing, how did they do it
A career in nursing, how did they do it?
this question is to mainly people in the UK but people from the USA can add too! do you know anyone who is a nurse? how did they become one? I know a few, they did it through a degree, working at a hospital, and through the army Anything?
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Study and hard work...like any worthwhile career
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My best friend is a Nurse, and of course, she got a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She loves her job. Anything in healthcare, you have attend school and take courses. So if that's your passion just go for it.
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degree and practicial ex
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this question is to mainly people in the UK but people from the USA can add too! do you know anyone who is a nurse? how did they become one? I know a few, they did it through a degree, working at a hospital, and through the army Anything?
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Study and hard work...like any worthwhile career
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My best friend is a Nurse, and of course, she got a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She loves her job. Anything in healthcare, you have attend school and take courses. So if that's your passion just go for it.
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degree and practicial ex
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
I have bachelor and master degree from my country my major is OBGYN i want to work in USA in my field
I have bachelor and master degree from my country my major is OBGYN i want to work in USA in my field?
but I know it is very hard to take USMLE so I want to try work as a nurse so my question is should i go to nurse school and graduate or they will give me some classess and it takes me less time to take nurse diploma any advice for me or it is better to prepare for USMLE
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Many major hospitals hire international nurses. I would write to or email their employment offices with a resume and ask your questions. You don't say whether you are a licensed Dr. in your country. That will be important for potential employers to know. Often they will help you with the process once you get hired.
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but I know it is very hard to take USMLE so I want to try work as a nurse so my question is should i go to nurse school and graduate or they will give me some classess and it takes me less time to take nurse diploma any advice for me or it is better to prepare for USMLE
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Many major hospitals hire international nurses. I would write to or email their employment offices with a resume and ask your questions. You don't say whether you are a licensed Dr. in your country. That will be important for potential employers to know. Often they will help you with the process once you get hired.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
I'm a RN-BSN considering working outside the USA.Before going abroad I was considering getting a advanced
I'm a RN-BSN considering working outside the USA.Before going abroad I was considering getting a advanced ...
degree in Nursing(nurse practitioner,educator,informatics).I was wondering how I would research Panama to see what requirements were needed to practice there?Do they have nurse practitioners or PA's in there health care systems?Salaries...Rn demand or shortages? Curoius, Bill
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Contact Asociación Nacional de Enfermeras de Panamá http://www.anep.org.pa/
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degree in Nursing(nurse practitioner,educator,informatics).I was wondering how I would research Panama to see what requirements were needed to practice there?Do they have nurse practitioners or PA's in there health care systems?Salaries...Rn demand or shortages? Curoius, Bill
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Contact Asociación Nacional de Enfermeras de Panamá http://www.anep.org.pa/
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
What are the pre-requisites needed for admission to a PhD program in political science
What are the pre-requisites needed for admission to a PhD program in political science?
Hi Guys, I have a friend from Lebanon who is interested in studying in the USA for a PhD in political science. Her undergraduate degree, however, is in nursing. Is it still possible for her to go to graduate school in the USA for political science? Thanks.
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It is possible, but difficult. She needs to take GREs or equivalent to them at least the General Test. She might need the subject specific test as well depending on the university. She will need to take the TOEFL test as well. Make sure she gets a student visa approved as that is vital.
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Hi Guys, I have a friend from Lebanon who is interested in studying in the USA for a PhD in political science. Her undergraduate degree, however, is in nursing. Is it still possible for her to go to graduate school in the USA for political science? Thanks.
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It is possible, but difficult. She needs to take GREs or equivalent to them at least the General Test. She might need the subject specific test as well depending on the university. She will need to take the TOEFL test as well. Make sure she gets a student visa approved as that is vital.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
I want to work as a nurse in Italy or Spain
I want to work as a nurse in Italy or Spain?
I'm from the UK, I'm a qualified nurse with a degree and I'd like to work in Italy or Spain. Id like to know: 1) If I can work there with my current qualification (I can work in USA, Australia, etc, so I guess so) 2) What knowledge of the language I'd need to acquire first 3) If there is anything like a nursing home for expats where I could work in English, and learn in my spare time for a year or so.
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Well I am sure the answer to #2 is their language unless your working at a hospital for english speaking expats and tourists I would imagine the EU has some form of coverage for you in transferring your credentials... I'd talk to the british agency relevant for that as for #3 no idea
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Contact the places you'd like to work directly is the easiest. Or Bunnac or searching for work holiday visas.
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For Italy 1) you may need no more than to get your degree recognized by Ministero della Sanità . That's what's required even for a doctor. 2) It would be appreciated if you know Italian, but here in Italy there's such a need of professional nurses (seems everybody want to be a Doctor... :) a hospital near my home hired (although fo a temporary job) 25 Romanian nurses that didn't even talk Italian.
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I'm from the UK, I'm a qualified nurse with a degree and I'd like to work in Italy or Spain. Id like to know: 1) If I can work there with my current qualification (I can work in USA, Australia, etc, so I guess so) 2) What knowledge of the language I'd need to acquire first 3) If there is anything like a nursing home for expats where I could work in English, and learn in my spare time for a year or so.
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Well I am sure the answer to #2 is their language unless your working at a hospital for english speaking expats and tourists I would imagine the EU has some form of coverage for you in transferring your credentials... I'd talk to the british agency relevant for that as for #3 no idea
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Contact the places you'd like to work directly is the easiest. Or Bunnac or searching for work holiday visas.
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For Italy 1) you may need no more than to get your degree recognized by Ministero della Sanità . That's what's required even for a doctor. 2) It would be appreciated if you know Italian, but here in Italy there's such a need of professional nurses (seems everybody want to be a Doctor... :) a hospital near my home hired (although fo a temporary job) 25 Romanian nurses that didn't even talk Italian.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Is it possible to be a pediatric nurse and move to Canada
Is it possible to be a pediatric nurse and move to Canada?
Hi :) I'm only 16, but nearly 17 and next year I'm going to university to get my degree in Child Nursing. I was just wondering can you be a pediatric nurse and live in Canada? I heard that countries like USA, Canada and Australia are very hard to move to and live there. I heard you special jobs that they want and need, like cook and electrician. My science teacher said that with nursing you can travel the world, but is it possible to be able to live in Canada while being a nurse? Thank you xoxo
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Have you by any chance seen this? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp It might help you a considerable amount if you're serious. I'm also inclined to mention that Canada is not nearly as uptight over immigration as the USA and to a lesser extent, Australia.
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Are you coming from the UK? The difficulty with moving to Canada(and the US) is that our nurses are not specialist trained, we are trained as general nurses. You need theory and clinical hours in child, adult, OB and mental health nursing to be licensed over here. In Canada you must have your BSN for licensure. One excellent resource for questions like yours is the International Forum at allnurses.com.
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My (Canadian) daughter chose to become a Public Health Nurse. It was a very, very good choice. She's working the hours she wants, and she loves the work. Since the 1960s, it has been more 'feminist' to become a doctor than a nurse, and most of the nurses who trained before then are now retiring. There is a growing scarcity of nurses. However, the demand for pediatric nurses is -> relatively <- low. Because the 'Baby Boomers' are now going grey, there's going to be a very strong demand for all geriatric medical workers of all sorts. Nursing is a very wise career choice!
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Oh yes, go for it. Find a college in Canada and get the credentials there. Canada is a Socialist country, they take everyone.
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Hi :) I'm only 16, but nearly 17 and next year I'm going to university to get my degree in Child Nursing. I was just wondering can you be a pediatric nurse and live in Canada? I heard that countries like USA, Canada and Australia are very hard to move to and live there. I heard you special jobs that they want and need, like cook and electrician. My science teacher said that with nursing you can travel the world, but is it possible to be able to live in Canada while being a nurse? Thank you xoxo
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Have you by any chance seen this? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp It might help you a considerable amount if you're serious. I'm also inclined to mention that Canada is not nearly as uptight over immigration as the USA and to a lesser extent, Australia.
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Are you coming from the UK? The difficulty with moving to Canada(and the US) is that our nurses are not specialist trained, we are trained as general nurses. You need theory and clinical hours in child, adult, OB and mental health nursing to be licensed over here. In Canada you must have your BSN for licensure. One excellent resource for questions like yours is the International Forum at allnurses.com.
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My (Canadian) daughter chose to become a Public Health Nurse. It was a very, very good choice. She's working the hours she wants, and she loves the work. Since the 1960s, it has been more 'feminist' to become a doctor than a nurse, and most of the nurses who trained before then are now retiring. There is a growing scarcity of nurses. However, the demand for pediatric nurses is -> relatively <- low. Because the 'Baby Boomers' are now going grey, there's going to be a very strong demand for all geriatric medical workers of all sorts. Nursing is a very wise career choice!
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Oh yes, go for it. Find a college in Canada and get the credentials there. Canada is a Socialist country, they take everyone.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How to get My associate degree then Became RN
How to get My associate degree then Became RN?
i have some question if u guys could help me.. I will type in details so i could get the right answer.. :) I live in USA, CA I have finished my high school in different country 7 years ago i never attend any college in USA so far... I am thinking to get my associate degree in nursing and study for RN can u guys please tell me what the steps are and where should i start from .. should I just get the associate degree classes or before that i have take some other classes or... ? and i am having hard time starting it i dont know from where should i start or how to start.. :(
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a RN degree is an associates degree. call a community college in your area and set up an appointment to see a admissions counselor. if you wanted a four year degree (bachelor) then you get your BSN degree at a university and it helps to start your associates in science at a community and switch to university after you have enough credintials to start the program. the RN program at the community college is only an associates and takes two years. you need to get the prereqs done tho. if you just graduated you might just be eligible to enroll in the nursing program. your best bet is to call an admissions counselor at a school of your choice and set an appt up and she/he will help you with everyhing you need to know!
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i have some question if u guys could help me.. I will type in details so i could get the right answer.. :) I live in USA, CA I have finished my high school in different country 7 years ago i never attend any college in USA so far... I am thinking to get my associate degree in nursing and study for RN can u guys please tell me what the steps are and where should i start from .. should I just get the associate degree classes or before that i have take some other classes or... ? and i am having hard time starting it i dont know from where should i start or how to start.. :(
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a RN degree is an associates degree. call a community college in your area and set up an appointment to see a admissions counselor. if you wanted a four year degree (bachelor) then you get your BSN degree at a university and it helps to start your associates in science at a community and switch to university after you have enough credintials to start the program. the RN program at the community college is only an associates and takes two years. you need to get the prereqs done tho. if you just graduated you might just be eligible to enroll in the nursing program. your best bet is to call an admissions counselor at a school of your choice and set an appt up and she/he will help you with everyhing you need to know!
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Where to live in the USA
Where to live in the USA?
I have always lived in los angeles (and the surrounding area), I was born here, raised here, and stayed here for college....trouble is I absolutely cannot STAND hot weather!!! I have wanted to get away from this weather for a LONG time but there has always been one reason or another to stay in there area. But now, in May I'm graduating with a nursing degree to be an RN, and I'm not going to be tied down to anyone or anything. So I can finally move somewhere different! Being an RN I will likely be able to find work anywhere. I'm looking for a place that is not hot at all! I want a place where like the maximum temperature is 70....I want people to be griping about a heat wave at 70*. Where in the United States fits that bill? I welcome all suggestions :-) thanks! I'm not worried about staying in the continential US....Alaska is a possibility. I'm ready for a change and an adventure! What are good places to live in Alaska...it's so huge and I know almost nothing about it.
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Colorado by Colorado Springs but don't live in Colorado Springs its self because its very dangerous. But it doesn't usually get to hot, maybe like 75 degrees max maybe hotter on like a really hot day in the summer.
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Try Minnesota. It is a lovely state with mild summers, for the most part. Another possibility is Washington or Oregon.
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I agree with the answer that said the NW. I assume you want to stay in the continental US or I'd say try Alaska. It would be one heckuva change from LA but you might love it.
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Anchorage
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Alaska is in the 80s in the summer like most places, if you want colder weather ALL year you have to find a higher altitude, rather than latitude. Colorado is the highest elevation of all the states by far, Leadville CO's record high temperature ever was 84F, usually it's around 70 in the summer, and teens in the winter. It snows in Colorado from October til the middle of May, and you can ski all year long (in the backcountry, not at ski areas). The mountains get around 300inches or more, depends where you go. Also if you're from SoCal your definition of summer is different from people in cold places.... summer is only June, July and August. Sometimes it snows in June in the Rockies, and it's usually in the 60s again by September. Occasionally snows in Sept as well (it's supposed to this year) So while Alaska gets colder in the winter, it also gets hotter in the summer than the Colorado Rockies. But again, short summer in both places.
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I have always lived in los angeles (and the surrounding area), I was born here, raised here, and stayed here for college....trouble is I absolutely cannot STAND hot weather!!! I have wanted to get away from this weather for a LONG time but there has always been one reason or another to stay in there area. But now, in May I'm graduating with a nursing degree to be an RN, and I'm not going to be tied down to anyone or anything. So I can finally move somewhere different! Being an RN I will likely be able to find work anywhere. I'm looking for a place that is not hot at all! I want a place where like the maximum temperature is 70....I want people to be griping about a heat wave at 70*. Where in the United States fits that bill? I welcome all suggestions :-) thanks! I'm not worried about staying in the continential US....Alaska is a possibility. I'm ready for a change and an adventure! What are good places to live in Alaska...it's so huge and I know almost nothing about it.
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Colorado by Colorado Springs but don't live in Colorado Springs its self because its very dangerous. But it doesn't usually get to hot, maybe like 75 degrees max maybe hotter on like a really hot day in the summer.
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Try Minnesota. It is a lovely state with mild summers, for the most part. Another possibility is Washington or Oregon.
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I agree with the answer that said the NW. I assume you want to stay in the continental US or I'd say try Alaska. It would be one heckuva change from LA but you might love it.
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Anchorage
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Alaska is in the 80s in the summer like most places, if you want colder weather ALL year you have to find a higher altitude, rather than latitude. Colorado is the highest elevation of all the states by far, Leadville CO's record high temperature ever was 84F, usually it's around 70 in the summer, and teens in the winter. It snows in Colorado from October til the middle of May, and you can ski all year long (in the backcountry, not at ski areas). The mountains get around 300inches or more, depends where you go. Also if you're from SoCal your definition of summer is different from people in cold places.... summer is only June, July and August. Sometimes it snows in June in the Rockies, and it's usually in the 60s again by September. Occasionally snows in Sept as well (it's supposed to this year) So while Alaska gets colder in the winter, it also gets hotter in the summer than the Colorado Rockies. But again, short summer in both places.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
US qualified nurse - Jobs in UK
US qualified nurse - Jobs in UK?
My wife is in the final semester of her nursing degree in the USA and will be coming over to the UK once she completes her studies. Questions are - what are her opportunities in the UK and - where should we begin with regards to Job hunting She is also a talented dialysis technician with 2 years practical experience in the US Please note that the focus is on what opportunities exist in the UK for a US qualified nurse.
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It's always good to start out by sending her CV to a dozen of various diff hospitals in uk. After you get accepted , then you can take care of the visa and then fly there.
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My wife is in the final semester of her nursing degree in the USA and will be coming over to the UK once she completes her studies. Questions are - what are her opportunities in the UK and - where should we begin with regards to Job hunting She is also a talented dialysis technician with 2 years practical experience in the US Please note that the focus is on what opportunities exist in the UK for a US qualified nurse.
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It's always good to start out by sending her CV to a dozen of various diff hospitals in uk. After you get accepted , then you can take care of the visa and then fly there.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
What are the college degrees that are in demand in the USA
What are the college degrees that are in demand in the USA?
What else besides nursing? What about the following? Electrical engineering, psychology, or philosophy.
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Engineering is the golden ticket. I read that we import 60% of our engineers. The worst one is probally...finance, philosophy, art, etc. Psychology was the most popular major in the country when I graduated, so I would toss that out. My cousin got a Philosophy degree, and now he is getting a job repairing power lines. Just think: if the work getting the degree is ridiculously hard and involves lots of math, the job that results is probally in demand.
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I agree, Engineering is going to continue to be a highly sought after position, particularly Environmental Engineering. Mechanical, structural, and civil are a bit saturated, though any engineering associated with technology products has great potential.
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Engineering degrees still find some demand. However, if you are a US-educated foreign student, even getting a masters in electrical (or other) engineering specialty, you have little to no chance of getting a job in the US now. Just spent the summer with foreign students, including engineering, and not one has been able to find a job with an employer willing and able to get them an employment visa. Too costly, too time-consuming, too much trouble. Hiring Americans is cheaper, faster, simpler. Of course, if you are not US-trained, don't waste your time applying for anything in the US. The real unemployment jumped to 22.5% in September and is climbing again. Over 31 million Americans are desperate for work, and more are about to be laid off. E.g. financial sector looks to lose 80,000 more jobs with the next 6 months; 2 months ago, that was expected by end-2011. Psych & philosophy have been glutted for decades. Only a third of all US PhDs ever find work in their field. That's been true since the 1970's. For psych, it's about a quarter; for philosophy, less than 10%. No PhD in Philosophy, no jobs at all ever.
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None of those degrees would get you sponsorsip. You need a PHD and many years expereicne in order to qualify for sponsorsip. There are lots of graduates in the US without work.
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Engineering & Medicine Oh and NEVER bother with Philosophy. It's a good example of a purely academic, yet useless subject in the world. Arts'y subjects generally are, to be truthful. Unless you go into Law, but that's another matter. Foreign lawyers aren't in demand in the US, and it's not practical anyway, seeing as laws differ all around the world.
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What else besides nursing? What about the following? Electrical engineering, psychology, or philosophy.
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Engineering is the golden ticket. I read that we import 60% of our engineers. The worst one is probally...finance, philosophy, art, etc. Psychology was the most popular major in the country when I graduated, so I would toss that out. My cousin got a Philosophy degree, and now he is getting a job repairing power lines. Just think: if the work getting the degree is ridiculously hard and involves lots of math, the job that results is probally in demand.
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I agree, Engineering is going to continue to be a highly sought after position, particularly Environmental Engineering. Mechanical, structural, and civil are a bit saturated, though any engineering associated with technology products has great potential.
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Engineering degrees still find some demand. However, if you are a US-educated foreign student, even getting a masters in electrical (or other) engineering specialty, you have little to no chance of getting a job in the US now. Just spent the summer with foreign students, including engineering, and not one has been able to find a job with an employer willing and able to get them an employment visa. Too costly, too time-consuming, too much trouble. Hiring Americans is cheaper, faster, simpler. Of course, if you are not US-trained, don't waste your time applying for anything in the US. The real unemployment jumped to 22.5% in September and is climbing again. Over 31 million Americans are desperate for work, and more are about to be laid off. E.g. financial sector looks to lose 80,000 more jobs with the next 6 months; 2 months ago, that was expected by end-2011. Psych & philosophy have been glutted for decades. Only a third of all US PhDs ever find work in their field. That's been true since the 1970's. For psych, it's about a quarter; for philosophy, less than 10%. No PhD in Philosophy, no jobs at all ever.
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None of those degrees would get you sponsorsip. You need a PHD and many years expereicne in order to qualify for sponsorsip. There are lots of graduates in the US without work.
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Engineering & Medicine Oh and NEVER bother with Philosophy. It's a good example of a purely academic, yet useless subject in the world. Arts'y subjects generally are, to be truthful. Unless you go into Law, but that's another matter. Foreign lawyers aren't in demand in the US, and it's not practical anyway, seeing as laws differ all around the world.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
Nurses across the country! How much do you make per hour and what degree level are you
Nurses across the country! How much do you make per hour and what degree level are you?
Just curious. Please add what area of USA you are from.
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Wondering myself
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Just curious. Please add what area of USA you are from.
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Wondering myself
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
What is better BA in Psychology or Ba in Nursing
What is better BA in Psychology or Ba in Nursing???
I have a very taugh time deciding in what major to get my degree. I came to USA 2 years ago from Ukraine. In Ukraine I studied linguistics/English language for 3 years in the university. I send my transcripts to the San Jose State University and after evaluating them they gave me 83 units. All the classes I took in the uni were languages/ linguistics related. I did take geometry, algebra, chemistry and biology in the school, but I did not evaluate my school transcripts. Now I am thinking would my 83 units count if I decided to get a degree in Nursing? Or maybe it is better to get Ba in Psychology? I am really tired to think what my major should be. I think i would be a good psychologist because I have a good listening skill and like to help people. Icould be a nurse, but there is one problem I faint when I see blood in real life sometimes, however I like to watch different shows on tv about medicine. Please help me with a good advice
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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If you get a BA in psychology, you will need to go on to graduate school to actually be able to do anything in the field of psychology, to actually practice on people. Nursing, on the other hand, is in very high demand right now and you can work straight out of undergrad after you get your BA. Nursing jobs are extremely easy to get these days. However, since you don't like blood, I can't really say which is right for you. If you are willing to do a lot more (6 years after your BA?) schooling, then go ahead with psychology. EDIT: No, nursing school is NOT hard to get into. The asker is already admitted into a school that has a nursing major--therefore she is already able to get into the nursing program. Besides, anyone can get into a nursing program--my mom did and she is quite far from a A-grade student. There was no waiting list either.
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Nursing school is very difficult to get into because of a shortage of nursing teachers, so you'd probably be put on a waiting list to enter if you have all the qualifications. To be a practicing psychologist your have to get your master's degree and a state license, however you probably won't have to wait to enter the program.
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You cannot be a psychologist with only a bachelor degree. You will need a master's degree or PhD in order to do that. You will have a very difficult time finding employment with a BA in psychology because the jobs just aren't there. You would do better in nursing. We don't really see that much blood, and you do get used to it. I fainted the first time I had to give someone a shot, now I can do it without flinching. You can also go into nursing with just an associate of applied science degree. A bachelor degree doesn't teach any more nursing but just focuses on the management or research stuff. And a master degree in nursing has even less to do with nursing than the BSN. Jobs for nurses are plentiful right now and the opportunities are out there. You could also go into psych nursing if you wanted to.
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The others have answered your question about nursing (and I agree, nursing will get you a job faster), but I will answer your question about credits. Every university program requires general education credits. Your 83 hours will cover most of those general education requirements so you will not be starting your university career at the very beginning. They will not replace any credits specifically in the nursing program.
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I have a very taugh time deciding in what major to get my degree. I came to USA 2 years ago from Ukraine. In Ukraine I studied linguistics/English language for 3 years in the university. I send my transcripts to the San Jose State University and after evaluating them they gave me 83 units. All the classes I took in the uni were languages/ linguistics related. I did take geometry, algebra, chemistry and biology in the school, but I did not evaluate my school transcripts. Now I am thinking would my 83 units count if I decided to get a degree in Nursing? Or maybe it is better to get Ba in Psychology? I am really tired to think what my major should be. I think i would be a good psychologist because I have a good listening skill and like to help people. Icould be a nurse, but there is one problem I faint when I see blood in real life sometimes, however I like to watch different shows on tv about medicine. Please help me with a good advice
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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If you get a BA in psychology, you will need to go on to graduate school to actually be able to do anything in the field of psychology, to actually practice on people. Nursing, on the other hand, is in very high demand right now and you can work straight out of undergrad after you get your BA. Nursing jobs are extremely easy to get these days. However, since you don't like blood, I can't really say which is right for you. If you are willing to do a lot more (6 years after your BA?) schooling, then go ahead with psychology. EDIT: No, nursing school is NOT hard to get into. The asker is already admitted into a school that has a nursing major--therefore she is already able to get into the nursing program. Besides, anyone can get into a nursing program--my mom did and she is quite far from a A-grade student. There was no waiting list either.
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Nursing school is very difficult to get into because of a shortage of nursing teachers, so you'd probably be put on a waiting list to enter if you have all the qualifications. To be a practicing psychologist your have to get your master's degree and a state license, however you probably won't have to wait to enter the program.
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You cannot be a psychologist with only a bachelor degree. You will need a master's degree or PhD in order to do that. You will have a very difficult time finding employment with a BA in psychology because the jobs just aren't there. You would do better in nursing. We don't really see that much blood, and you do get used to it. I fainted the first time I had to give someone a shot, now I can do it without flinching. You can also go into nursing with just an associate of applied science degree. A bachelor degree doesn't teach any more nursing but just focuses on the management or research stuff. And a master degree in nursing has even less to do with nursing than the BSN. Jobs for nurses are plentiful right now and the opportunities are out there. You could also go into psych nursing if you wanted to.
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The others have answered your question about nursing (and I agree, nursing will get you a job faster), but I will answer your question about credits. Every university program requires general education credits. Your 83 hours will cover most of those general education requirements so you will not be starting your university career at the very beginning. They will not replace any credits specifically in the nursing program.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
If I graduate from a university in the Philippines can I work with that degree in the U.S.A.
If I graduate from a university in the Philippines can I work with that degree in the U.S.A.?
I am an American and I was thinking to go to the Philippines to get a degree in nursing and medical technology. If I get a degree there will I be able to work here in the USA? If not then what extra things will I have to do to be able to work? Is it a good idea to do that?
Philippines - 10 Answers
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100% yes, you can absolutely work in U.S.A with whatever degree you will attain in the Phil. because our education is based in American education standard.
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I really don't know but I hope someone can answer this better than me. Keep in mind that your education from the Philippines may not be considered seriously because you did not go to an accredited U.S. College or University but I know that there is a shortage of qualified Nurses in the States as well as the Philippines. Your idea for paying less money in the nursing trade skill in a Foreign country is very wise. Continue to do your research on this before you act upon it.
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Yes it is. As long as you have that piece of paper and you can pass the state exams in the USA for your licenses you are golden. They do offer the same exam in the Philippines that is required the USA to become registered in order to prepare before coming here. Only thing they don't go past a Bachelors, you would have to finish up the rest in the USA to get any further. And hell yeah its a great idea to do that. For around $1800USD per semester, and the living there is alot cheaper, and besides life in the Philippines would be like a long vacation. I know way too many nurses from the Philippines holding licenses in thier respective states, many in my office at a Phama company with nothing more then a Philippines degree. The most respected nurses got their degree in the Philippines.
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re: Big P, he's correct about researching this one. My buddy, a PhD in Physics, teaching for a Top 10 School in the States, told me that "...Philipine degrees, regardless of institution, are not easily recognized in the States. Reason: too many degrees "earned" there are paid for by "graduates"." The U.S. education system (universities and colleges) seems to support this view (unless things have changed within the past 2 years). My sister-in-law does have a degree in nursing from the Philipines (ca. 1980s), but, the credentials are suspicious, so her employer placed her into medical administrative duties. Good job for her, but she's not using her degree to treat patients. You may want to consider polling Johns Hopkins, and other well-respected medical institutions to see what their views are on this one. Good Luck!
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Wait wait wait....before you assume they will, contact the state you are thinking to work in. Each state has different credential requirements. My wife is a Filipina and finished school with a BA in physical therapy. When she came to states she found that NOT all her credits would be accredited in the states. Only N.J. would accept her. The state of PA will not. PA (Pennsylvania) not longer honors BA for PTs. They must have Master Degrees to work in the state now so for her to work in PA she would have to go back to school for several more years. While on the plane over here get a workers permit. They hand out the applications in the plane. If you leave the airport with out one you have to contact INS and it will take months before you will be able to work.
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Logic dictates, if you are an American then get your degree here if you want to work here, why chance it? You do know that it takes you 5 years there in a nursing school to get the same LPN degree you can obtain here in 2? As well you will take the TESDA exam there and 1 year of student work in many cases. When you come here to USA, they will most likely want you retested at your expense. Now, what do you think is best?
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A college degree from the philippines is equal to a high school diploma in USA. However, with the ctitical shortage of nursing personnel worldwide, the nursing graduate would not have a problem in finding a job anywhere. Keep in mind that you would still have to pass some certification requirements which are different in each state.
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Yes indeed. My brother is a nursing graduate in the Philippines and he works as a nurse in TX. My other brother is a Mechanical Engineering Graduate in the Philippines and he works as a Mechanical Engineer in MI. I am a Civil Engineering Graduate in the Philippines and works in one of the best Design/Build Company in the Province of Ontario. All of us 3 have a valid professional license to practice in our state / province. Hear this, if you are a graduate of a University in the US and can't even pass a State Board, then a Graduate from a Philippine University is better off if he passes the state board. I know most of the Americans / Canadians can't even get a Bachelor's Degree because of the cost associated with it. Don't be a BUM just like most of them. Good luck to you.
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Yes, you can work in the USA with a Philippines degree as long as you are a US citizen or legally authorized to work there. Should you? I wouldn't. With few exceptions, most Philippine nursing schools' *REPUTATIONS* are sub par compared to Western nursing schools. IOW, US hospitals are very picky from which school they pick their Filipino candidates from. Also, these employers will almost always pay less to nurse who came from an foreign non-western school regardless of skill. You want to go to school because you want to save money? Not a valid reason. The most respected nursing schools in the Phils. cost almost as much as a typical public university in the USA. Factor in travel and living costs for not staying with your folks for 4 years--it actually will cost you more. And remember, you WILL NOT qualify for US financial aid (grants and loans) if you go to school in the Phils. Even in the rare instance that it does cost a LITTLE less than a good US school (say it saves you $2,000 a year for 4 years), once you graduate you will be paid less than a peer from the US (about 5-15% less). That may mean a difference of $3-10,000 per year or up to $400,000 less over your working career! Doesn't make financial sense to me. The best argument for just sticking it out in a US school is thus: check out Yahoo Answers user YADIDIFRESH's questions and answers on this board. She claims to be an American studying nursing in some supposedly prestigious nursing school in Mindanao. Carefully read through her ramblings to get a feel for her maturity and intelligence level. If after reading through her writings here, you would come to the conclusion that if that "pretigious" Mindanao nursing school allowed someone like her into their college, the admission standards must not be that challenging. Just my 2 cents.
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The US gov't agency responsible for allowing nurses who finished their nursing profession in other countries like the Philippnes is the CGFNS (i think), pre-requisite then is to take the NCLEX. If you can pass the exam then your profession can be legally practiced their. But it has been proven that many of the prfessionals in the Phillipines pass the US standard. So, if others can, why can't you?
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I am an American and I was thinking to go to the Philippines to get a degree in nursing and medical technology. If I get a degree there will I be able to work here in the USA? If not then what extra things will I have to do to be able to work? Is it a good idea to do that?
Philippines - 10 Answers
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100% yes, you can absolutely work in U.S.A with whatever degree you will attain in the Phil. because our education is based in American education standard.
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I really don't know but I hope someone can answer this better than me. Keep in mind that your education from the Philippines may not be considered seriously because you did not go to an accredited U.S. College or University but I know that there is a shortage of qualified Nurses in the States as well as the Philippines. Your idea for paying less money in the nursing trade skill in a Foreign country is very wise. Continue to do your research on this before you act upon it.
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Yes it is. As long as you have that piece of paper and you can pass the state exams in the USA for your licenses you are golden. They do offer the same exam in the Philippines that is required the USA to become registered in order to prepare before coming here. Only thing they don't go past a Bachelors, you would have to finish up the rest in the USA to get any further. And hell yeah its a great idea to do that. For around $1800USD per semester, and the living there is alot cheaper, and besides life in the Philippines would be like a long vacation. I know way too many nurses from the Philippines holding licenses in thier respective states, many in my office at a Phama company with nothing more then a Philippines degree. The most respected nurses got their degree in the Philippines.
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re: Big P, he's correct about researching this one. My buddy, a PhD in Physics, teaching for a Top 10 School in the States, told me that "...Philipine degrees, regardless of institution, are not easily recognized in the States. Reason: too many degrees "earned" there are paid for by "graduates"." The U.S. education system (universities and colleges) seems to support this view (unless things have changed within the past 2 years). My sister-in-law does have a degree in nursing from the Philipines (ca. 1980s), but, the credentials are suspicious, so her employer placed her into medical administrative duties. Good job for her, but she's not using her degree to treat patients. You may want to consider polling Johns Hopkins, and other well-respected medical institutions to see what their views are on this one. Good Luck!
5 :
Wait wait wait....before you assume they will, contact the state you are thinking to work in. Each state has different credential requirements. My wife is a Filipina and finished school with a BA in physical therapy. When she came to states she found that NOT all her credits would be accredited in the states. Only N.J. would accept her. The state of PA will not. PA (Pennsylvania) not longer honors BA for PTs. They must have Master Degrees to work in the state now so for her to work in PA she would have to go back to school for several more years. While on the plane over here get a workers permit. They hand out the applications in the plane. If you leave the airport with out one you have to contact INS and it will take months before you will be able to work.
6 :
Logic dictates, if you are an American then get your degree here if you want to work here, why chance it? You do know that it takes you 5 years there in a nursing school to get the same LPN degree you can obtain here in 2? As well you will take the TESDA exam there and 1 year of student work in many cases. When you come here to USA, they will most likely want you retested at your expense. Now, what do you think is best?
7 :
A college degree from the philippines is equal to a high school diploma in USA. However, with the ctitical shortage of nursing personnel worldwide, the nursing graduate would not have a problem in finding a job anywhere. Keep in mind that you would still have to pass some certification requirements which are different in each state.
8 :
Yes indeed. My brother is a nursing graduate in the Philippines and he works as a nurse in TX. My other brother is a Mechanical Engineering Graduate in the Philippines and he works as a Mechanical Engineer in MI. I am a Civil Engineering Graduate in the Philippines and works in one of the best Design/Build Company in the Province of Ontario. All of us 3 have a valid professional license to practice in our state / province. Hear this, if you are a graduate of a University in the US and can't even pass a State Board, then a Graduate from a Philippine University is better off if he passes the state board. I know most of the Americans / Canadians can't even get a Bachelor's Degree because of the cost associated with it. Don't be a BUM just like most of them. Good luck to you.
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Yes, you can work in the USA with a Philippines degree as long as you are a US citizen or legally authorized to work there. Should you? I wouldn't. With few exceptions, most Philippine nursing schools' *REPUTATIONS* are sub par compared to Western nursing schools. IOW, US hospitals are very picky from which school they pick their Filipino candidates from. Also, these employers will almost always pay less to nurse who came from an foreign non-western school regardless of skill. You want to go to school because you want to save money? Not a valid reason. The most respected nursing schools in the Phils. cost almost as much as a typical public university in the USA. Factor in travel and living costs for not staying with your folks for 4 years--it actually will cost you more. And remember, you WILL NOT qualify for US financial aid (grants and loans) if you go to school in the Phils. Even in the rare instance that it does cost a LITTLE less than a good US school (say it saves you $2,000 a year for 4 years), once you graduate you will be paid less than a peer from the US (about 5-15% less). That may mean a difference of $3-10,000 per year or up to $400,000 less over your working career! Doesn't make financial sense to me. The best argument for just sticking it out in a US school is thus: check out Yahoo Answers user YADIDIFRESH's questions and answers on this board. She claims to be an American studying nursing in some supposedly prestigious nursing school in Mindanao. Carefully read through her ramblings to get a feel for her maturity and intelligence level. If after reading through her writings here, you would come to the conclusion that if that "pretigious" Mindanao nursing school allowed someone like her into their college, the admission standards must not be that challenging. Just my 2 cents.
10 :
The US gov't agency responsible for allowing nurses who finished their nursing profession in other countries like the Philippnes is the CGFNS (i think), pre-requisite then is to take the NCLEX. If you can pass the exam then your profession can be legally practiced their. But it has been proven that many of the prfessionals in the Phillipines pass the US standard. So, if others can, why can't you?
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Getting a Filipina a working visa to work in the USA
Getting a Filipina a working visa to work in the USA?
I have a penpal who says she can get a working visa thru a Philippine agency, which takes 3 weeks, costs $1,500, she can work anywhere in USA and there's no time limit. I'm a bit skeptical since I'm very familiar with the H-1b process and how there is a waiting list and how there is a ceiling cap. She is under impression that it only takes 3 weeks, yet I don't know what kind of visa this is. She says it is quite common and she is able to qualify since she has a 4 yr college degree and 3 yrs work experience. From what I've read, she would have a hard time unless she was a nurse. What is the real story?
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The real story is she is asking you to send her money, then the next thing will be needing airfare, clothing, etc, and before you know it your out 5,000. If this agency is real then it will have a web site, so ask her for the web site link. I also would be concerned about the 3 weeks? as she would have to get a medical, passport, take a seminar and interview and I don't see how this would happen. Before you send any money hire a PI and have her checked out this can be done for 100usd a day http://filipinoinvestigator.ph/homepage/
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I have a penpal who says she can get a working visa thru a Philippine agency, which takes 3 weeks, costs $1,500, she can work anywhere in USA and there's no time limit. I'm a bit skeptical since I'm very familiar with the H-1b process and how there is a waiting list and how there is a ceiling cap. She is under impression that it only takes 3 weeks, yet I don't know what kind of visa this is. She says it is quite common and she is able to qualify since she has a 4 yr college degree and 3 yrs work experience. From what I've read, she would have a hard time unless she was a nurse. What is the real story?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The real story is she is asking you to send her money, then the next thing will be needing airfare, clothing, etc, and before you know it your out 5,000. If this agency is real then it will have a web site, so ask her for the web site link. I also would be concerned about the 3 weeks? as she would have to get a medical, passport, take a seminar and interview and I don't see how this would happen. Before you send any money hire a PI and have her checked out this can be done for 100usd a day http://filipinoinvestigator.ph/homepage/
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Where are the best places for nurses to work in the usa
Where are the best places for nurses to work in the usa?
I have recently finished my nursing degree in scotland and there are many factors that are influencing my move. lack of jobs, job prospects, housing prices and quality of living being the main ones. I have looked into many places and my top three are, boston, phoenix and austin. what I cannot find is a realistic view of what it would be like to live in any of these places. people either seem to hate them with a passion or love them. from what I have found, people from boston are snobby, people from phoenix don't like immigrants and people from austin are white trash. can anybody help with the best place to move in an un biased way? ok just to say this is not my view of these people, this is what I have been able to find out about the people from the internet. and as for a long wait im planning on moving in 3 years so I have plenty of time to get a visa.
Austin - 3 Answers
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There IS a shortage of nurses in the US, but in order to work here, you'll need a work visa, which an employer must sponsor you for. And, coming from the UK, there will be a LONG wait to get one, given the demand for people wanting to emigrate from the UK. BTW - Your use of stereotypical generalizations is an indication that you are uninformed. People are people, wherever you live - some are nice and some aren't.
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LOL "people from austin are white trash"! Madam, nothing could be further from the truth! Austin is considered the most liberal city in Texas, and is probably one of the most diverse around!
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Actually it is exactly true that people from Boston are snobby and people from Phoenix don't like immigrants. The reason why people from Phoenix don't like immigrants is because there are a lot of retirees (i.e., older white people who didn't learn about "political correctness" - who think making off-the-cuff racist statements are par for the course). The reason why Boston is snobby is because all the cool people moved to Austin. And why are you asking now if you are planning on moving in 3 years? That's crazy. Also, degreed nursing professionals are in high enough demand that you can get a special priority work visa. So you can probably move to Austin in the next few months. Even though you are naive about our culture, we welcome you, because we are friendly. And isn't it true that Scotland and the North of England are the "white trash" parts of the UK?
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I have recently finished my nursing degree in scotland and there are many factors that are influencing my move. lack of jobs, job prospects, housing prices and quality of living being the main ones. I have looked into many places and my top three are, boston, phoenix and austin. what I cannot find is a realistic view of what it would be like to live in any of these places. people either seem to hate them with a passion or love them. from what I have found, people from boston are snobby, people from phoenix don't like immigrants and people from austin are white trash. can anybody help with the best place to move in an un biased way? ok just to say this is not my view of these people, this is what I have been able to find out about the people from the internet. and as for a long wait im planning on moving in 3 years so I have plenty of time to get a visa.
Austin - 3 Answers
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There IS a shortage of nurses in the US, but in order to work here, you'll need a work visa, which an employer must sponsor you for. And, coming from the UK, there will be a LONG wait to get one, given the demand for people wanting to emigrate from the UK. BTW - Your use of stereotypical generalizations is an indication that you are uninformed. People are people, wherever you live - some are nice and some aren't.
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LOL "people from austin are white trash"! Madam, nothing could be further from the truth! Austin is considered the most liberal city in Texas, and is probably one of the most diverse around!
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Actually it is exactly true that people from Boston are snobby and people from Phoenix don't like immigrants. The reason why people from Phoenix don't like immigrants is because there are a lot of retirees (i.e., older white people who didn't learn about "political correctness" - who think making off-the-cuff racist statements are par for the course). The reason why Boston is snobby is because all the cool people moved to Austin. And why are you asking now if you are planning on moving in 3 years? That's crazy. Also, degreed nursing professionals are in high enough demand that you can get a special priority work visa. So you can probably move to Austin in the next few months. Even though you are naive about our culture, we welcome you, because we are friendly. And isn't it true that Scotland and the North of England are the "white trash" parts of the UK?
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
where are the best places for nurses to work in the usa
where are the best places for nurses to work in the usa?
I have recently finished my nursing degree in scotland and there are many factors that are influencing my move. lack of jobs, job prospects, housing prices and quality of living being the main ones. I have looked into many places and my top three are, boston, phoenix and austin. what I cannot find is a realistic view of what it would be like to live in any of these places. people either seem to hate them with a passion or love them. from what I have found, people from boston are snobby, people from phoenix don't like immigrants and people from austin are white trash. can anybody help with the best place to move in an un biased way? hey thanks for the comment, the system is different over here so private practice isnt as wide spread as in america and the jobs there are just as few as in the nhs, unless I want to work in a care home. Basically I would have to move anyway and if im going to move im going to move somewhere their is sun and a better quality of life :) thanks for the info about the citys it was very helpful
Boston - 3 Answers
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Have you considered private practice where you are? But if you're itching to get away, this is what I know: - Boston: If you're into history, you'll love it here. The American Revolution started here. There are also lots and lots of smart people because of the number of colleges and universities in the city. With that (I assume) comes a lot in the way of partying. - Phoenix: It's hot. It's ungodly hot. People from Arizona don't like illegal aliens who come into the country by way of the Mexican border. That's an important distinction to make. And also know that not everyone in Phoenix thinks the same way. - Austin: White trash? Well, if you look hard enough, you can find it. You might have better luck finding white trash way out on the outskirts of town. Austin has a great music scene. It's also a college town. I have a friend who lived there for years and loved it.
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Bostonians aren't snobby, we're just not overly friendly until we get to know you. Boston is expensive but you won't need a car. Winters are awful but the other 3 seasons are glorious and make up for it. Phoenix in summer is ridiculously hot and you WILL need a car to get around. You can find white trash in any US city, Austin less so than any other Texas city. I'd choose Boston. Plenty of top teaching hospitals, way more so than in Phoenix or Austin. Nurses are always in short supply.
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I have recently finished my nursing degree in scotland and there are many factors that are influencing my move. lack of jobs, job prospects, housing prices and quality of living being the main ones. I have looked into many places and my top three are, boston, phoenix and austin. what I cannot find is a realistic view of what it would be like to live in any of these places. people either seem to hate them with a passion or love them. from what I have found, people from boston are snobby, people from phoenix don't like immigrants and people from austin are white trash. can anybody help with the best place to move in an un biased way? hey thanks for the comment, the system is different over here so private practice isnt as wide spread as in america and the jobs there are just as few as in the nhs, unless I want to work in a care home. Basically I would have to move anyway and if im going to move im going to move somewhere their is sun and a better quality of life :) thanks for the info about the citys it was very helpful
Boston - 3 Answers
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Have you considered private practice where you are? But if you're itching to get away, this is what I know: - Boston: If you're into history, you'll love it here. The American Revolution started here. There are also lots and lots of smart people because of the number of colleges and universities in the city. With that (I assume) comes a lot in the way of partying. - Phoenix: It's hot. It's ungodly hot. People from Arizona don't like illegal aliens who come into the country by way of the Mexican border. That's an important distinction to make. And also know that not everyone in Phoenix thinks the same way. - Austin: White trash? Well, if you look hard enough, you can find it. You might have better luck finding white trash way out on the outskirts of town. Austin has a great music scene. It's also a college town. I have a friend who lived there for years and loved it.
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Bostonians aren't snobby, we're just not overly friendly until we get to know you. Boston is expensive but you won't need a car. Winters are awful but the other 3 seasons are glorious and make up for it. Phoenix in summer is ridiculously hot and you WILL need a car to get around. You can find white trash in any US city, Austin less so than any other Texas city. I'd choose Boston. Plenty of top teaching hospitals, way more so than in Phoenix or Austin. Nurses are always in short supply.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Does German Berufsschule education count in US
Does German Berufsschule education count in US?
I'm from Germany and went there to Wirtschaftsschule/Realschule and then Berufsschule (Industriekauffrau). I now live in the USA and would like to go back to school for a nursing degree. Does my German education count here in the US or would I have to start out new and take a GED test?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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since you have an international educational background, you would have to check out requirements for international students on each schools web site. I would recommend calling up admissions and talking to them.
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To get admitted into University you need to have finished high school. You will need to get your credentials evaluated and translated. You do not need to take the GED test. Contact the college first and see what they require of you. Credential Evaluation Services Credential evaluation services provide objective evaluations of the US equivalents of foreign education and work credentials. For example, a credential evaluation service would indicate that the Spanish word bachiller corresponds to a US high school diploma, even though the literal translation is bachelor. Fees for the evaluation of US education credentials tend to range from $50 to $250 per document, depending on the amount of detail required and the speed of response. Some companies will also translate the documents. Others will require that the documents be accompanied by English translations. There may be extra fees (typically $20 to $100 per page) for document translation services. The student is responsible for paying for the credential evaluation and translation fees. The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is the national professional organization for admissions and credential evaluation. AACRAO also offers their own credential evaluation service. There is also the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), a small membership association of private credential evaluation services.
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I'm from Germany and went there to Wirtschaftsschule/Realschule and then Berufsschule (Industriekauffrau). I now live in the USA and would like to go back to school for a nursing degree. Does my German education count here in the US or would I have to start out new and take a GED test?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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since you have an international educational background, you would have to check out requirements for international students on each schools web site. I would recommend calling up admissions and talking to them.
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To get admitted into University you need to have finished high school. You will need to get your credentials evaluated and translated. You do not need to take the GED test. Contact the college first and see what they require of you. Credential Evaluation Services Credential evaluation services provide objective evaluations of the US equivalents of foreign education and work credentials. For example, a credential evaluation service would indicate that the Spanish word bachiller corresponds to a US high school diploma, even though the literal translation is bachelor. Fees for the evaluation of US education credentials tend to range from $50 to $250 per document, depending on the amount of detail required and the speed of response. Some companies will also translate the documents. Others will require that the documents be accompanied by English translations. There may be extra fees (typically $20 to $100 per page) for document translation services. The student is responsible for paying for the credential evaluation and translation fees. The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is the national professional organization for admissions and credential evaluation. AACRAO also offers their own credential evaluation service. There is also the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), a small membership association of private credential evaluation services.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Transferring college credits from USA to Canada, possible
Transferring college credits from USA to Canada, possible?
Hi guys, i really need help and find all the helpful information as possible. I'm basically trying to transfer my credits in United States into Canada, I'm going for a BSN (bachelor in nursing). Is this possible for me to finish my degree in Canada? I have a place to stay and everything i just want to know if its possible. Also if my credits were transferred, can i apply for a permanent citizenship, working permit, or anything at all while going to school in Canada? Thank you, any advice would be nice.
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It should be possible, although you may need to redo some of your nursing coursework. This would happen if you were to transfer to a new uni in the US as well. Don't be shocked if this happens. The US and Canadian uni systems are similar enough that you should be able to "transfer credits" and get some sort of advanced standing in the Canadian degree. Keep in mind that the financial aid you may be getting in the US won't follow you to Canada. I don't know if any Canadian unis offer financial aid to foreign students, so you'd need to ask about that. In terms of fees, you'll need to pay the international (or US, if it's offered) student rate, which is normally higher than the rate for Canadians. You also need to prove, for your student visa, that you have those funds: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-who.asp I believe that nursing is still considered a high demand occupation in Canada, and that will increase your chances of obtaining a work permit there. In addition, the fact that you got your degree in Canada will also help toward that. Canada uses a sort of a points system re: immigration, so having a degree from a Canadian uni, having studied nursing, that all adds points. Other things that may add points are things like having ancestral ties to Canada, speaking French fluently, etc. To apply to stay on in Canada, you'd go this route: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp
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Hi guys, i really need help and find all the helpful information as possible. I'm basically trying to transfer my credits in United States into Canada, I'm going for a BSN (bachelor in nursing). Is this possible for me to finish my degree in Canada? I have a place to stay and everything i just want to know if its possible. Also if my credits were transferred, can i apply for a permanent citizenship, working permit, or anything at all while going to school in Canada? Thank you, any advice would be nice.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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It should be possible, although you may need to redo some of your nursing coursework. This would happen if you were to transfer to a new uni in the US as well. Don't be shocked if this happens. The US and Canadian uni systems are similar enough that you should be able to "transfer credits" and get some sort of advanced standing in the Canadian degree. Keep in mind that the financial aid you may be getting in the US won't follow you to Canada. I don't know if any Canadian unis offer financial aid to foreign students, so you'd need to ask about that. In terms of fees, you'll need to pay the international (or US, if it's offered) student rate, which is normally higher than the rate for Canadians. You also need to prove, for your student visa, that you have those funds: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-who.asp I believe that nursing is still considered a high demand occupation in Canada, and that will increase your chances of obtaining a work permit there. In addition, the fact that you got your degree in Canada will also help toward that. Canada uses a sort of a points system re: immigration, so having a degree from a Canadian uni, having studied nursing, that all adds points. Other things that may add points are things like having ancestral ties to Canada, speaking French fluently, etc. To apply to stay on in Canada, you'd go this route: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp
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Monday, June 14, 2010
How can I get the jobs as a nurse in Canada
How can I get the jobs as a nurse in Canada ?
My name is Van Le, 38 yrs.I'm a nurse in Vietnam with Bachelor's degree.I had been 15 years experience in Cancer hospital , 1 year as a tutor of Nursing Department of Medicine University. I have been a Paramedic of Global Medical Service Department of International SOS for 15 months. I want to get the job as a nurse in USA but I do not know how to get my goal. Please let me know. Thanks for your help. My name is Van Le, 38 yrs.I'm a nurse in Vietnam with Bachelor's degree.I had been 15 years experience in Cancer hospital , 1 year as a tutor of Nursing Department of Medicine University. I have been a Paramedic of Global Medical Service Department of International SOS for 15 months. I want to get the job as a nurse in USA but I do not know how to get my goal. Please let me know. Thanks for your help.
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Depending on where in Canada you would like to get a job as a nurse because each province has a College of Nurses. You would have to contact them and find out all the requirements to become licensed in that province. In Ontario you can contact the College of Nurses on their web site as follows- www.cno.org. I know this because I am a nurse in Ontario. I noticed at the end of your question you stated "job in USA". I know each that they have a similar system to ours in regards to licensing. You'd have to contact that states specific "college" as well. I hope this can help you somewhat to get you started towards your goal. Good luck!!!
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My name is Van Le, 38 yrs.I'm a nurse in Vietnam with Bachelor's degree.I had been 15 years experience in Cancer hospital , 1 year as a tutor of Nursing Department of Medicine University. I have been a Paramedic of Global Medical Service Department of International SOS for 15 months. I want to get the job as a nurse in USA but I do not know how to get my goal. Please let me know. Thanks for your help. My name is Van Le, 38 yrs.I'm a nurse in Vietnam with Bachelor's degree.I had been 15 years experience in Cancer hospital , 1 year as a tutor of Nursing Department of Medicine University. I have been a Paramedic of Global Medical Service Department of International SOS for 15 months. I want to get the job as a nurse in USA but I do not know how to get my goal. Please let me know. Thanks for your help.
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Depending on where in Canada you would like to get a job as a nurse because each province has a College of Nurses. You would have to contact them and find out all the requirements to become licensed in that province. In Ontario you can contact the College of Nurses on their web site as follows- www.cno.org. I know this because I am a nurse in Ontario. I noticed at the end of your question you stated "job in USA". I know each that they have a similar system to ours in regards to licensing. You'd have to contact that states specific "college" as well. I hope this can help you somewhat to get you started towards your goal. Good luck!!!
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Rn nurse in canada is valid in USA
Rn nurse in canada is valid in USA ?
Can you please tell me if someone studied RN nurse in canada what he must do if he wants to come and work in the United States Should he return to college to review RN nurse when it is in the USA Or should he just take an exam for his degree in RN nurse he got to Canada to be valid in the USA Or simply the degree RN nurse in Canada is valid in the USA would mean he did just that, look for work in coming to USA Thank you very much for your answers
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You need to take the licensing exam in the state in which you want to work. You must have graduated from a nursing school that is accredited and , if you do not have recent experience you will need to take a review course. You can use the site below to contact the appropriate board of nursing. You will also need a work visa for the U.S. See 2nd site.
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Can you please tell me if someone studied RN nurse in canada what he must do if he wants to come and work in the United States Should he return to college to review RN nurse when it is in the USA Or should he just take an exam for his degree in RN nurse he got to Canada to be valid in the USA Or simply the degree RN nurse in Canada is valid in the USA would mean he did just that, look for work in coming to USA Thank you very much for your answers
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You need to take the licensing exam in the state in which you want to work. You must have graduated from a nursing school that is accredited and , if you do not have recent experience you will need to take a review course. You can use the site below to contact the appropriate board of nursing. You will also need a work visa for the U.S. See 2nd site.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
hi i am trying to find a nursing college in which i can study for phd in usa, canada, or anywhere else.
hi i am trying to find a nursing college in which i can study for phd in usa, canada, or anywhere else.?
i am a teacher aid in faculty of nursing university of alexandria egypt. and currently i am working on my master degree thesis titled "social cognition's attributional style of schizophrenic patients" and i like to study for phd abroad.
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i don't know the procedure or have the perfect answer for you. but maybe to help you i would recommend to contact the IMC (international medical center) between heliopolis and 10th ramadan on cairo-ismailia road. its a co-working project between egypt and usa and they are american nurses to train local ones as well. maybe they have an exchange programm with usa? i don't know about it, but i would consider it worth a phone call or a visit. if you start there, maybe you get a sponsorship in your further education that way.
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i am a teacher aid in faculty of nursing university of alexandria egypt. and currently i am working on my master degree thesis titled "social cognition's attributional style of schizophrenic patients" and i like to study for phd abroad.
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i don't know the procedure or have the perfect answer for you. but maybe to help you i would recommend to contact the IMC (international medical center) between heliopolis and 10th ramadan on cairo-ismailia road. its a co-working project between egypt and usa and they are american nurses to train local ones as well. maybe they have an exchange programm with usa? i don't know about it, but i would consider it worth a phone call or a visit. if you start there, maybe you get a sponsorship in your further education that way.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Would I need to go to school again if I go to a college in another country
Would I need to go to school again if I go to a college in another country?
I'm planning on getting a bachelors degree in Nursing in another country and I want to come back here to California to get a job as a nurse. Can I do that? Can I go to a university in another country, get a bachelors in nursing, then come back to USA to take the nursing exam?
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No you couldn't just come back to the US to take the exam.Nursing education is different in every country. You would have to take the exam in the country that you studied in. Then if you wanted to get your nursing license in the US you would have to have your education assessed and they would decide if you are eligible to write the NCLEX. If you went to Canada for example it wouldn't present too much difficulty as their nursing education is very similar to the US one.If you went to England you would run into trouble because their nurses are specialist trained and you would be lacking education in certain areas that are required in the US.Many other countries do not provide the standard of training you need to pass the NCLEX.If you are planning on working as a nurse in the US you are much further ahead to get your education here.
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I'm planning on getting a bachelors degree in Nursing in another country and I want to come back here to California to get a job as a nurse. Can I do that? Can I go to a university in another country, get a bachelors in nursing, then come back to USA to take the nursing exam?
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No you couldn't just come back to the US to take the exam.Nursing education is different in every country. You would have to take the exam in the country that you studied in. Then if you wanted to get your nursing license in the US you would have to have your education assessed and they would decide if you are eligible to write the NCLEX. If you went to Canada for example it wouldn't present too much difficulty as their nursing education is very similar to the US one.If you went to England you would run into trouble because their nurses are specialist trained and you would be lacking education in certain areas that are required in the US.Many other countries do not provide the standard of training you need to pass the NCLEX.If you are planning on working as a nurse in the US you are much further ahead to get your education here.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
is it possible to become a nurse for inernational student if i have bachelors degree in pharmacy
is it possible to become a nurse for inernational student if i have bachelors degree in pharmacy?
right now i m doing masters at one university of usa an i want to build my carrier as nurse over here.if someone knows about universities offering nursing please help me finding out it.thank you
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You have many choices if you want to study nursing. First you should choose the part of the US where you want to live. That will limit the options (although you will still have plenty!). You can also check out this blog specifically for students who are studying or want to study in the US: http://www.universitylanguage.com/blog/ Good luck!!!
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To start Nurse as a career, you should have a diploma in Nursing. Since you have B Pharmacy Degree which is considered a Bachelor Degree, I don't think you should have any problem starting nursing as a career.
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right now i m doing masters at one university of usa an i want to build my carrier as nurse over here.if someone knows about universities offering nursing please help me finding out it.thank you
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You have many choices if you want to study nursing. First you should choose the part of the US where you want to live. That will limit the options (although you will still have plenty!). You can also check out this blog specifically for students who are studying or want to study in the US: http://www.universitylanguage.com/blog/ Good luck!!!
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To start Nurse as a career, you should have a diploma in Nursing. Since you have B Pharmacy Degree which is considered a Bachelor Degree, I don't think you should have any problem starting nursing as a career.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Can I become a Nurse in Europe and work in the USA
Can I become a Nurse in Europe and work in the USA?
I am an American citizen and I would like to study in Europe and become a nurse there. Would the degree I get in Europe be valid in the United States? The country I want to go to is Germany, but I also wouldn't mind Finland.
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check state licensing board for nurses in the state(s) you're interested in.
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Make sure it's an "approved course" http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-exam.shtml
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I am an American citizen and I would like to study in Europe and become a nurse there. Would the degree I get in Europe be valid in the United States? The country I want to go to is Germany, but I also wouldn't mind Finland.
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check state licensing board for nurses in the state(s) you're interested in.
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Make sure it's an "approved course" http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-exam.shtml
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Becoming a nurse in the USA, HELP
Becoming a nurse in the USA, HELP!?
Hiya. So, I am currently at college in England, and it's coming to the time where we have to choose life careers and university choices. Now, I'm applying to do an Adult Nursing degree at Oxford Brookes (or elsewhere) in hope of one day becoming an Intensive Care/Emergency nurse. However, I would really love it if I can take this out to the states as I've always dreamed of living there. So, I was wondering whether you lot 1) know if this is possible (I'm pretty sure it is) 2) know how I can get there? 3) have /any/ information, web pages, documents that can give me some help/guidance on what I need to do to fulfill this dream! Cheers :) Tara x
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Nurses in the US are generalist trained so in order to get a nursing license in the US you would need theory and clinical hours in adult, paeds, OB and mental health.
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Hiya. So, I am currently at college in England, and it's coming to the time where we have to choose life careers and university choices. Now, I'm applying to do an Adult Nursing degree at Oxford Brookes (or elsewhere) in hope of one day becoming an Intensive Care/Emergency nurse. However, I would really love it if I can take this out to the states as I've always dreamed of living there. So, I was wondering whether you lot 1) know if this is possible (I'm pretty sure it is) 2) know how I can get there? 3) have /any/ information, web pages, documents that can give me some help/guidance on what I need to do to fulfill this dream! Cheers :) Tara x
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Nurses in the US are generalist trained so in order to get a nursing license in the US you would need theory and clinical hours in adult, paeds, OB and mental health.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Can I become a nurse in Europe and work in the USA
Can I become a nurse in Europe and work in the USA?
I am an American citizen and I would like to study in Europe and become a nurse there. Would the degree I get in Europe be valid in the United States? The country I want to go to is Germany, but I also wouldn't mind Finland.
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You would just still have to take the American NCLEX first before you could work in the USA, but medicine in Europe is taught the same as it is here.
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Your best bet is to talk to an administrator from a nursing school, good luck! There are so many beautiful sites in Germany, I envy you.
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Us British have morals. Our country trains us to treat our own, and visitors of course.
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You would have to take the NCLEX in the US to have you degree certified and license approved.However,you might make a bit more money in Europe with an official degree.
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I am an American citizen and I would like to study in Europe and become a nurse there. Would the degree I get in Europe be valid in the United States? The country I want to go to is Germany, but I also wouldn't mind Finland.
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You would just still have to take the American NCLEX first before you could work in the USA, but medicine in Europe is taught the same as it is here.
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Your best bet is to talk to an administrator from a nursing school, good luck! There are so many beautiful sites in Germany, I envy you.
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Us British have morals. Our country trains us to treat our own, and visitors of course.
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You would have to take the NCLEX in the US to have you degree certified and license approved.However,you might make a bit more money in Europe with an official degree.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Do you need a degree or a diploma(3 years full time) to work in the USA
Do you need a degree or a diploma(3 years full time) to work in the USA?
Was wondering if it was possible to work in the US as a Nurse with a diploma from a UK university?
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specific job skill
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Contact you local university and ask if the credits will transfer from the university you attended. If you already have your RN status ask the state licensing board if or what you must do to get your license in your state
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a degree is favourable if you want to immigrate to the U.S. with a work visa.
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Want to be a nurse in America, but you don’t know where to start? Adevia can help! To be eligible to nurse in America with Adevia, you must: Be a registered general nurse (nursing education must have included both theory and clinical hours in medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatrics & psychiatry) Have at least one-year of recent clinical experience Have good English language skills Be ready to commit to the process & passing the required exams http://www.adevia.com/
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I do not think that you need a degree to find work as a nurse in US. There are different level of nursing job. The most important is that you can find such a nursing job. US is shortage of nurses now, and there are agencies recruiting nurses all over the world. Try those agencies and make sure you get a good one so they do not bring you into US for wrong reason. They will help you pass the profession nurse qualification test, and help you with the work permit. I believe they are offering the green card too so to attract people applying. Good luck.
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Was wondering if it was possible to work in the US as a Nurse with a diploma from a UK university?
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specific job skill
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Contact you local university and ask if the credits will transfer from the university you attended. If you already have your RN status ask the state licensing board if or what you must do to get your license in your state
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a degree is favourable if you want to immigrate to the U.S. with a work visa.
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Want to be a nurse in America, but you don’t know where to start? Adevia can help! To be eligible to nurse in America with Adevia, you must: Be a registered general nurse (nursing education must have included both theory and clinical hours in medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatrics & psychiatry) Have at least one-year of recent clinical experience Have good English language skills Be ready to commit to the process & passing the required exams http://www.adevia.com/
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I do not think that you need a degree to find work as a nurse in US. There are different level of nursing job. The most important is that you can find such a nursing job. US is shortage of nurses now, and there are agencies recruiting nurses all over the world. Try those agencies and make sure you get a good one so they do not bring you into US for wrong reason. They will help you pass the profession nurse qualification test, and help you with the work permit. I believe they are offering the green card too so to attract people applying. Good luck.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Work as a nurse in the USA
Work as a nurse in the USA...?
OK, so I'm in Europe and will finish my Nurse degree in two years. I'm thinking of going to the USA for atleast a year to work... - Which are the differente types of nurse in the USA? - How much earns each one of them per hour? - What do I have to do to be able to work in your country? Thanks!
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well all i know uts that ou have to take a test here to be able to work one thing a heard its that when you came from other country they dont look at you as a nurse you know there are some differences like technology the way they teach you over there and are u american ? there is so many things to consider
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OK, so I'm in Europe and will finish my Nurse degree in two years. I'm thinking of going to the USA for atleast a year to work... - Which are the differente types of nurse in the USA? - How much earns each one of them per hour? - What do I have to do to be able to work in your country? Thanks!
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well all i know uts that ou have to take a test here to be able to work one thing a heard its that when you came from other country they dont look at you as a nurse you know there are some differences like technology the way they teach you over there and are u american ? there is so many things to consider
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
can i be accepted in a graduate school of medicine without having Bachelor's Degree
can i be accepted in a graduate school of medicine without having Bachelor's Degree?
can any college asses my learning status and consider me having already Bachelor's Degree? i had a 4 years in veterinarian college in egypt but i didn't finish it . im having LPN (license of practical nursing) and working as nurse in a hospital .beside that i already finished some courses in chemistry, physics and biology in USA.
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no, Medicine is one area which is very strict about it rules. you will have to go through the normal process- though they will give you credit for some classes as you have experince. this will enable to to finish your bachlors earlier than others.
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No, not in the US or here in the UK. In fact not anywhere, and be aware that a nurse is not a doctor, I would look into what medicine entails before choosing it as a life long career. Secondly just because you have lots of experience doesn't make up anything you would learn during a bachelors degree. There are plenty of things I learnt during my bachelors (BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science) which have come in great hand especially during research which I would have not learnt doing other jobs for years. Finally why do you want to swap from veterinary college to medicine...I seriously think you need to think about your future before making decisions.
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You do not have to have a bachelors degree at all college, but most will require it. Regulations state that 3 years of courses on the proper track are required, however, if you have just taken "some" courses in chem, physics, and biology, you probably haven't met the requirements for any school.
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You do not need a Bachelor's degree in the UK to study medicine. Most medical students have come straight out of school and start the course aged 18. So I think with your history you would not be automatically excluded.
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Contact the university you are interested in. Maybe you would only have to take a year or two more of study. Good luck
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can any college asses my learning status and consider me having already Bachelor's Degree? i had a 4 years in veterinarian college in egypt but i didn't finish it . im having LPN (license of practical nursing) and working as nurse in a hospital .beside that i already finished some courses in chemistry, physics and biology in USA.
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no, Medicine is one area which is very strict about it rules. you will have to go through the normal process- though they will give you credit for some classes as you have experince. this will enable to to finish your bachlors earlier than others.
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No, not in the US or here in the UK. In fact not anywhere, and be aware that a nurse is not a doctor, I would look into what medicine entails before choosing it as a life long career. Secondly just because you have lots of experience doesn't make up anything you would learn during a bachelors degree. There are plenty of things I learnt during my bachelors (BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science) which have come in great hand especially during research which I would have not learnt doing other jobs for years. Finally why do you want to swap from veterinary college to medicine...I seriously think you need to think about your future before making decisions.
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You do not have to have a bachelors degree at all college, but most will require it. Regulations state that 3 years of courses on the proper track are required, however, if you have just taken "some" courses in chem, physics, and biology, you probably haven't met the requirements for any school.
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You do not need a Bachelor's degree in the UK to study medicine. Most medical students have come straight out of school and start the course aged 18. So I think with your history you would not be automatically excluded.
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Contact the university you are interested in. Maybe you would only have to take a year or two more of study. Good luck
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