What are the steps to becoming a Family Doctor (M.D.)?
Ok, so I know this so far (generally): 4 year degree (requires 2 years organic chem, 2 years microbio, 2 years physics...etc...lots more). Must have GPA 3.8-4.0 to be competitive for USA programs. Take MCAT, etc. Apply to medical schools. Upon acceptance...complete another 3-4 years of college. Then...after that, 2-3+ years residency. Total= 9-11+years EASILY....assuming more like 12 solid years. I KNOW it isn't easy..but can anyone add to this. Also, I plan on getting my Bachelors in Nursing. I would still be able to apply to medical school right? Hey thanks guys. I was actually accepted into a Nursing program...so in 2 years here..I can be doing something I love (healthcare) and making a reasonable wage. I will only have my associates. So for my Bachelors I figured I might as well just secure it in Nursing, since I plan to remain a Nurse if Med School doesn't work out. Right now, I can say that my college grades are what will help get me into med school...because my high school transcript is HELL lol. UGH. Long story...I was struggling with a few mental health issues and by the time I received the help I needed I was in my last year....THEN I made As! Aghhhh I am aware that having a Nursing degree does not make it easier. I am not attempting to find the easy way out, because that does not exist if you want to work in the health care field and make a living wage. I'm actually interested in becoming a nurse...and the BSN would be something to fall back on in case I am not able to get into Med School. From there I would either attempt to become a CRNA , Physicians Assistant, or a Nurse Practitioner. All 3 are Masters programs. :)
Medicine - 4 Answers
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Why are u getting a bachelors in nursing and then going into medicine? Just go directly to MED school. But, yes, you can get Bachelors in Nursing and then go to MED school. Anyway... Yes, you got it right so far. The residency will change depending on what specialty you want to pursue. It could range anywhere from 3 yrs- 6 yrs. Before residency, you might want to (or have to in some areas) do internship for 1 year. After residency, you might want to do fellowship in a research project to get the competitive edge when applying for a job at a good hospital.
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Yea, you still be able to go to Medical School but why not just go straight to Med school instead like Aashiq said. There really no need to get a bachelors in nursing, unless you want something to fall back on if med school doesn't work out. So yea you can still apply
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I'd suggest you check the AAMC website for their book that contains all the requirements of each medical school in the US and Canada. You have the gist right, more or less, but not exactly, and there are little twists with each school. It's possible to get the BSN and also all the requirements for entry into medical school, but it's more difficult than most majors, so you'll have to plan very carefully. Family practice residencies are a minimum of three years, with an additional year of fellowship if you want additional certification to do C-sections, or have an extra certification in gerontology, just to name a couple.
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You just need a year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. I've never even heard of there being two years of those subjects. It's not really easy to transition from nursing to medicine. Having a bachelors degree in nursing vs. being a pre-med are very different things. Anyone can obviously apply to medical school, but having a nursing degree won't give you an advantage.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Are Filipinos really considered in US as Pacific Islanders and not Asians
Are Filipinos really considered in US as Pacific Islanders and not Asians?
Don’t be fooled at once by the title of the entry. The story behind that statement excludes us. Last year, a friend left the Philippines and went to the United States. In his German class, the students were international. The professor asked who the Asians were and one by one the Asian students introduced themselves. And so it went, the Chinese, the Koreans, the Vietnamese, the Singaporeans etc. all raised their hands. Finally the professor calls this Filipino and asks, Professor: Where are you from? Filipino: Philippines Professor: Oh, Filipinos are not Asians! They are Pacific Islanders! Because ASIANS ARE SMART… In the United States, it is already being taught in schools that Filipinos are not Asians—that we are Pacific Islanders. While there is a lot of reaction against it, I am surprised that many intelligent Filipinos abroad have accepted this without question. Pacific Islands are places like Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, Guam, Cook Islands, Mariana Islands—and their common denominator? Most of them do not possess their own national and political identities—they are islands under the jurisdiction and protection of more powerful countries like USA, France and New Zealand. Most of these Pacific Islands are still referred to as “indigenous natives.� They have very, very small populations and they have no global role or power. While they have their own unique culture and characteristics, they do not hail from any great civilization in the past. Hindi sila lumaban at tumayo para sa sarili nilang lahi. What is even sad, however, is that even Pacific Islanders do not like and do not accept Filipinos! One good example are Hawaiian tourists we met in China. When they learned that we were Filipinos, they disgustingly uttered , “You eat Balot!� and avoided us like a plague. The statement of this American guy, filled with racism obviously merits strong disapproval. In fact, our friend was so angry after having been humiliated in front of the class. The logical thing to say, is that the Philippines IS part of the ASEAN group of nations. We can also say that Japan is an island in the Pacific Ocean but is not considered a Pacific Island. But we should ask—why would no one dare to call the Japanese people Pacific Islanders? Why pick on the Philippines? Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?� Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out. I am reminded of Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to become the United States Secretary of State. She was born in Alabama and suffered discrimination on account of her color. But she was taught from a young age by her father, that she had to be “twice as good�and prove that she was deserving of advancement. Condoleezza Rice explains, “I was going to be so well prepared, and I was going to do all of these things that were revered in white society SO WELL, that I would be armored somehow from racism. I would be able to confront white society on its own terms.� (Washington Post, Lessons of Might and Right, How Segregation and an Indomitable Family Shaped National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, By Dale Russakoff, September 9, 2001) The only way to answer people, who insist that we are uncivilized tribes is not by shooting off our mouths. The only answer is to beat them by studying and working ten times harder than the rest—to beat them not just once or twice, but to do so consistently for the next 20,30, 40, 50 years. Unless we Filipinos are prepared to love our country, and sacrifice ourselves by doing the extra-mile, we really deserve to be called stupid. ~ Lipad-Lawin Source: http://www.thebrownraise.org
Other - Cultures & Groups - 8 Answers
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Most Filipinos I met are very nice peope (but not necessarily sharp/intelligent like the East Asians). Vietnamese in my opinion isn't that smart either. Koreans can be pretty dumb too. Once again, he can be classified as both I guess.
2 :
You want me to read all of that? Oh no- dear. I haven't got the time...
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if the professor was asian, he wasnt a very smart asian
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too much generalizations/ stereotypes>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?� Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out.
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who cars really? people in this world are always trying to put a label on something
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What does it matter? The Philippines is in Asia, therefore if you're Filipino you are Asian. It's pretty simple. Being smart or not has nothing to do with anything.
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forgot to mention that Filipinos average the 2nd highest household income out of all asian groups in USA... 1st is Indians.
8 :
OK, first of all, expecting Americans to know the least little thing about geography is expecting way too much of them. I'm married to an African, from Ghana. I have encountered hundreds of people who think that Africa is a country, not a continent; several who've asked me if I went on a "safari" when I went to Africa, and whether or not my husband and kids speak "African" (there are 45 major languages in Ghana alone, not even looking at the other 55 countries on the continent). Anyway, the point is, most Americans are going to have a blank "What are you talking about" look when you try to discuss the Philippines. My doctor is from the Philippines. And I've had previous doctors from there. They are good doctors, esp. the one I have now. MY confusion about the Philippines has to do with a sort-of-Asian look to the people, but Spanish sounding names. And Tagalog doesn't seem to be a language like Chinese and Japanese, since it's written with Latin (Roman) characters. So from that perspective, I can see it being considered as a "Pacific Island" country as opposed to being a part of Asia.
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Don’t be fooled at once by the title of the entry. The story behind that statement excludes us. Last year, a friend left the Philippines and went to the United States. In his German class, the students were international. The professor asked who the Asians were and one by one the Asian students introduced themselves. And so it went, the Chinese, the Koreans, the Vietnamese, the Singaporeans etc. all raised their hands. Finally the professor calls this Filipino and asks, Professor: Where are you from? Filipino: Philippines Professor: Oh, Filipinos are not Asians! They are Pacific Islanders! Because ASIANS ARE SMART… In the United States, it is already being taught in schools that Filipinos are not Asians—that we are Pacific Islanders. While there is a lot of reaction against it, I am surprised that many intelligent Filipinos abroad have accepted this without question. Pacific Islands are places like Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, Guam, Cook Islands, Mariana Islands—and their common denominator? Most of them do not possess their own national and political identities—they are islands under the jurisdiction and protection of more powerful countries like USA, France and New Zealand. Most of these Pacific Islands are still referred to as “indigenous natives.� They have very, very small populations and they have no global role or power. While they have their own unique culture and characteristics, they do not hail from any great civilization in the past. Hindi sila lumaban at tumayo para sa sarili nilang lahi. What is even sad, however, is that even Pacific Islanders do not like and do not accept Filipinos! One good example are Hawaiian tourists we met in China. When they learned that we were Filipinos, they disgustingly uttered , “You eat Balot!� and avoided us like a plague. The statement of this American guy, filled with racism obviously merits strong disapproval. In fact, our friend was so angry after having been humiliated in front of the class. The logical thing to say, is that the Philippines IS part of the ASEAN group of nations. We can also say that Japan is an island in the Pacific Ocean but is not considered a Pacific Island. But we should ask—why would no one dare to call the Japanese people Pacific Islanders? Why pick on the Philippines? Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?� Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out. I am reminded of Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to become the United States Secretary of State. She was born in Alabama and suffered discrimination on account of her color. But she was taught from a young age by her father, that she had to be “twice as good�and prove that she was deserving of advancement. Condoleezza Rice explains, “I was going to be so well prepared, and I was going to do all of these things that were revered in white society SO WELL, that I would be armored somehow from racism. I would be able to confront white society on its own terms.� (Washington Post, Lessons of Might and Right, How Segregation and an Indomitable Family Shaped National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, By Dale Russakoff, September 9, 2001) The only way to answer people, who insist that we are uncivilized tribes is not by shooting off our mouths. The only answer is to beat them by studying and working ten times harder than the rest—to beat them not just once or twice, but to do so consistently for the next 20,30, 40, 50 years. Unless we Filipinos are prepared to love our country, and sacrifice ourselves by doing the extra-mile, we really deserve to be called stupid. ~ Lipad-Lawin Source: http://www.thebrownraise.org
Other - Cultures & Groups - 8 Answers
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1 :
Most Filipinos I met are very nice peope (but not necessarily sharp/intelligent like the East Asians). Vietnamese in my opinion isn't that smart either. Koreans can be pretty dumb too. Once again, he can be classified as both I guess.
2 :
You want me to read all of that? Oh no- dear. I haven't got the time...
3 :
if the professor was asian, he wasnt a very smart asian
4 :
too much generalizations/ stereotypes>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?� Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out.
5 :
who cars really? people in this world are always trying to put a label on something
6 :
What does it matter? The Philippines is in Asia, therefore if you're Filipino you are Asian. It's pretty simple. Being smart or not has nothing to do with anything.
7 :
forgot to mention that Filipinos average the 2nd highest household income out of all asian groups in USA... 1st is Indians.
8 :
OK, first of all, expecting Americans to know the least little thing about geography is expecting way too much of them. I'm married to an African, from Ghana. I have encountered hundreds of people who think that Africa is a country, not a continent; several who've asked me if I went on a "safari" when I went to Africa, and whether or not my husband and kids speak "African" (there are 45 major languages in Ghana alone, not even looking at the other 55 countries on the continent). Anyway, the point is, most Americans are going to have a blank "What are you talking about" look when you try to discuss the Philippines. My doctor is from the Philippines. And I've had previous doctors from there. They are good doctors, esp. the one I have now. MY confusion about the Philippines has to do with a sort-of-Asian look to the people, but Spanish sounding names. And Tagalog doesn't seem to be a language like Chinese and Japanese, since it's written with Latin (Roman) characters. So from that perspective, I can see it being considered as a "Pacific Island" country as opposed to being a part of Asia.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
I need help pleas I m looking for my job here in usa
I need help pleas I m looking for my job here in usa?
hi I have au skils and experience in nurse I m been working since four years ago in my contry well do I can find au job here in usa like nurse or do I have to go restar from the biging if so is au spicialy schoole or not wishe one pleas answer me withe detaile information thank you . I mean I was working as au nurse in my contry befor I come here to the usa so now how can I find au job like nurse here in usa ? I wante to know if I need to go back to the college to get certeficat nurse? or thank you .
Immigration - 5 Answers
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Sorry I do not understand your english. And by the way this is a a UK site,.
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You'll never make it as a nurse in the US with spelling like that. You need to be able to write with proper English when doing patient charts.
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You would have to apply for a nursing license in the state in which you wanted to work. Th ye would assess your education, experience and language skills to determine if you were eligible to write the NCLEX exam. If you passed all that then you would get nursing license. Your English is very poor so you have difficulty passing the fluency exams as they are both written and oral. The bigger stumbling block would be getting a Green Card so you could legally work in the US.Currently it about a 5 year wait.
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there are no visa for aupair or nurses Nurse green card visas were stopped in 2006 ...
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First, you need to have a green card to get a job. If you are here on a temporary visa, you cannot work as a nurse. Second, if you have a green card, then you will need to improve your English skills and pass the NCLEX exam to obtain a nursing license. Even though you were trained and worked as a nurse in your country, procedures and laws here are different. You should consider enrolling in a nursing program here so that you can update your skills and learn English needed for your job as a nurse.
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hi I have au skils and experience in nurse I m been working since four years ago in my contry well do I can find au job here in usa like nurse or do I have to go restar from the biging if so is au spicialy schoole or not wishe one pleas answer me withe detaile information thank you . I mean I was working as au nurse in my contry befor I come here to the usa so now how can I find au job like nurse here in usa ? I wante to know if I need to go back to the college to get certeficat nurse? or thank you .
Immigration - 5 Answers
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Sorry I do not understand your english. And by the way this is a a UK site,.
2 :
You'll never make it as a nurse in the US with spelling like that. You need to be able to write with proper English when doing patient charts.
3 :
You would have to apply for a nursing license in the state in which you wanted to work. Th ye would assess your education, experience and language skills to determine if you were eligible to write the NCLEX exam. If you passed all that then you would get nursing license. Your English is very poor so you have difficulty passing the fluency exams as they are both written and oral. The bigger stumbling block would be getting a Green Card so you could legally work in the US.Currently it about a 5 year wait.
4 :
there are no visa for aupair or nurses Nurse green card visas were stopped in 2006 ...
5 :
First, you need to have a green card to get a job. If you are here on a temporary visa, you cannot work as a nurse. Second, if you have a green card, then you will need to improve your English skills and pass the NCLEX exam to obtain a nursing license. Even though you were trained and worked as a nurse in your country, procedures and laws here are different. You should consider enrolling in a nursing program here so that you can update your skills and learn English needed for your job as a nurse.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Is it possible to go to a community college from highschool and not know what you will major inco
Is it possible to go to a community college from highschool and not know what you will major in?
Yea so i am a highschool senior in new york usa. I plan on going to a community college for the first 2 years.. and then transfer to a 4 year school. Um, is it possible for the 1st year in community college to just do classes that will help me towards any degree that i will plan on majoring in. such as accounting(CPA) buisness administration nursing ^ not sure which of these 3 that i want.. I plan on getting a BA degree in these majors.. so yea.. or wait , would i transfer after the 1st year of community college and take those pre req's or w.e? and then decide what i want to major in college my 2nd year of college. im so confused omg
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yes
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Few people know what they will major in as freshman at any type of college or university. To some degree general education, your first 60 hours, are meant to help you decide a major. The people that do plan a major as freshman often change it after finding something they're more interested in and are often stuck with 12 to 18 'wasted' hours. Go, pay attention, you'll figure it all out. Best of luck
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absolutely yes!
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Yea so i am a highschool senior in new york usa. I plan on going to a community college for the first 2 years.. and then transfer to a 4 year school. Um, is it possible for the 1st year in community college to just do classes that will help me towards any degree that i will plan on majoring in. such as accounting(CPA) buisness administration nursing ^ not sure which of these 3 that i want.. I plan on getting a BA degree in these majors.. so yea.. or wait , would i transfer after the 1st year of community college and take those pre req's or w.e? and then decide what i want to major in college my 2nd year of college. im so confused omg
Other - Education - 3 Answers
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yes
2 :
Few people know what they will major in as freshman at any type of college or university. To some degree general education, your first 60 hours, are meant to help you decide a major. The people that do plan a major as freshman often change it after finding something they're more interested in and are often stuck with 12 to 18 'wasted' hours. Go, pay attention, you'll figure it all out. Best of luck
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absolutely yes!
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