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Re: Worldwide EB3 and some EB3 countries may move forward in the next 1-2 months

In recent years, the cut-off date for ROW and Philippines have remained congruent to one another. I doubt if there will be some difference in the coming months.  But realistically speaking and based on my opinion, I would say there should be because I can sense that there are only few applicants left from the Philippines with early PDs. Nonsense if it will stay identical with ROW.

Since allocation of visas is being done on a quarterly basis, I am hoping that Ron is right, that there will be some forward movement with the start of the second quarter of the fiscal year unless NVC will say again that the demands received from USCIS is heavy that forward movement is not possible. I hope it wont no longer be the case this time.  Analysing the figures provided by the USCIS regarding the inventory of backlogged cases at the CIS, I would say, a forward movement is apparent. But I prefer not to guess this time.

All the best....Have a wonderful new year ahead. Hopefully Christmas wont be the same next year.

God Bless

Re: Saudi-bound Nurses thru SRO

Hello everyone especially to our moderators. I would like to know if somebody here took the prometric exam? and will that be an assurance for the working visa to be issued. Just like most of you in this forum, Im also waiting for the flight schedule when suddenly SRO came with a new requirement. Im currently hving my training in a hospital. I dont have a hospital experience yet and if taking the prometric exam will be the only thing left to do then Im willing to do so but then I heard that this will not be an assurance yet. Im obviously confused. =(  Pls help.

-michie

Issuing of visa is the last step next to deployment.  Taking and passing the prometric exam does not absolutely make certain that a visa will be issued.  A positive job offer and meeting all the requirements set by the employer/SRO is crucial for one to have a visa. Thus, if sitting for the prometric exam is needed, then u must have to because SRO wont take any step forward if you haven't done the needful yet.

God Bless and Goodluck

Re: Going to the Middle-east

Thank you very much nurseidol. I am currently working here in the Philippines as a hemodialysis nurse for two years now. I believe that the dialysis procedures are just the same but we may have some discrepancy when it comes to hospital protocols and policies. The only thing that I fear is that the dialysis machines being used there might be different from the machines that I am used to.We are using the earlier models of fresenius such as fresenius H and K. Hemodiafiltration is not widely used (if it is ever used) here in the Philippines. I have also asked the opinion of my friends out there who are working as hemodialysis nurses for MOH ad Al Khrj Military Hospital and they told me not to worry because there would be an orientation. If so, how long does the orientation usually take?

-tjnurse

Hello.

Don't you worry as true indeed there will be a month or two of orientation. You will be partnered with a senior nurse who will orient and train you on how to use the equipments on the unit. It will be difficult at first, but take it as a challenge to surpass.

God Bless you and Good Luck.

Re: Going to the Middle-east

Hello again nurse idol!!! I am eagerly looking for a hospital to work for in KSA. As of this time, I have an ongoing application for Saad Specialist Hospital and King Fhad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah. Howere, upon researching about this hospitals, I found out that Saad Group currently have financial problems while I also read negative comments about the management of King Fahd in Jeddah. Do you have any idea or news as to how our fellow Filipino nurses are doing out there??
 
Thank you very much and more power!!!

-tjnurse

Hello TJNURSE.

I do not have any idea about the Saad Specialist Hospital. I am sorry but you may try to do some online research about the hospital. One thing though is I am sure that it's a private hospital.

Regarding King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, it is a tertiary referral military hospital in Jeddah. The center of Cardiac excellence in western KSA.

I have a PM for you. Kindly check your inbox.

God Bless.

Saudi Arabia's Red Crescent Society NOW hiring MALE nurses/paramedics

Hello everyone. Just want to share this good news to all male nurses who wish to work in Saudi Arabia.  It has come to the knowledge of everybody that Saudization is taking place all over the kingdom, and hiring of male nurses is almost close to impossible as the country is putting priority on employing their locals first. However, the Saudi Red Crescent Society had just recently expressed their interest of recruiting large number of male health care providers to sustain the workforce.

This may be the opportunity that you are waiting for. The SRCS is a government body, it is expected that like MOH, the salary and benefits are great. I heard from a friend that their basic salary offer for a nurse is at around 7,000 SR (85,000 PHP) exlcuding the entitled allowances.  The contract is yearly, with an annual 45 days paid vacation, paid round-trip ticket as well.

Interested applicants may submit their application  NOW to the POEA for screening/evaluation. Remember that Middle East has been one of the thriving places for US-RNs trapped with retrogression. Easiest way IN, the quickest way OUT. 

Providing you with this link for more details.

http://www.poea.gov.ph/Vacancies/090039.pdf

God Bless and Good luck.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

hi nurseidol, 
would you know if canada also has a reciprocity/endorsement like that of the US wherein a nurse can work on a different state via endorsement?
thanks. 
shaiRN

-shairn

I think there is also such thing taking place in Canada. But of course you have to satisfy the requirements of the province you wish to acquire the reciprocity.

Best is to contact directly the Nursing regulatory body of the province you wish to seek for reciprocity.

God Bless you.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

Hi Nurseidol,
  Thanks for coperation.
     Did you forward papers to Newbrunswick for registration?
    Do we need immigration papers(as written in  required documents for registration)
    Do they need birth/marriage certificate right now?
    Do you know any employer employing  foreign nurses at Newbrunswick ?
please send me personal email,if possible!

-pertune03

I already responded you through PM. Please check your inbox. God Bless you.

Re: Going to Canada

Can anybody advise me on how to get hospital that will allow me to do my six weeks supervised practice in New Brunswick as i have been directed by the NANB.
Thanks,
Tope<Jamaica>

-topeskb

Did you already lodge your application with NANB?  Or, did NANB already granted you the eligibility notice?  Do you already have an employer who can facilitate you in obtaining the needed visa?

Attached with the eligibility notice is a list of hospitals where you can have your 6weeks supervised clinical experience. I suggest that you directly contact the hospital of your choice to make some arrangements.

Advisable that if your employer is a hospital, and if it is in the list of the hospitals where we can have the clinicals, then have it done there so as to avoid hassles. If your employer is a nursing home or a private hospital, then I am advising you to have it done in an accredited hospital that neighbors your employing facility.

Hope this helps.

Moderator's note:

Letting be upon your attention that the forum has a specific thread that specifically discusses everything about nursing in NEW  BRUNSWICK.  We have provided a quick-link to that thread and is located at the right side of our forum's window under the tab title 'TOPICS OF INTERESTS'. I suggest that any future discussion relating to Nursing in NB be directed to that thread for easy tracking. Hoping for your compliance. 

Providing you the link of the thread as well.

http://foreign-nurse.lefora.com/2009/10/25/foreign-nurses-bound-for-new-brunswick-canada/page1/#post15465353

Re: December 2009 Visa Bulletin

As expected.

But never lose hope. There's always a rainbow after a heavy rain.

Still hoping for the best!!!

God Bless

Re: Going to Canada

@ Mark

Thanks bro for sharing this two-fold process to us.  May God Bless you more. Good Luck on your upcoming CRNE battle.  Be the best CRNE warrior that you can, and aim for victory.

I have already added you on my YM friends list. Hope to chat with you soon.

Cheers!

Philippine Board Exams Can Now Be Taken in Middle East

November 08, 2009

Filipino working and living in the Middle East who will take board exams can now obtain it without going back in the .

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed the Executive Order 835 which gives order to the Philippine Labor department through Professional

Regulations Commission (PRC) to conduct special Professional Licensure Board Examinations for qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and other countries in the Middle East that have diplomatic relations with the Philippines.

Under the EO 835, PRC will hold board examinations once a year starting December 2009. PRC will coordinate with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Bureau of Immigration, and the Philippine professional Organizations (PPO) in .

President Arroyo said that the mentioned agencies will work on the required permits from the host countries, the provision of the venue of examinations, and the travel documents for those who will give the board exams.

“The expenses for the holding of the special exams would be charged against the budget of PRC,” Arroyo added.

The Philippine government recognizes the important role of professionals in nation-building and the need to “maintain the reservoir of our professionals whose competence has been determined by honest and credible licensure examinations and whose standards of professional service and practice are internationally recognized and considered world-class," according to the President.

“It is the thrust of the national government to encourage qualified OFWs to take and pass the licensure board examinations abroad as it would greatly enhance their edge and competitiveness in the labor market, and it would spare them from expensive travel expenses and rigorous travel permits form their employers and/or host countries," she added.

There are more than a million OFWs working in the Middle East, majority of them in oil-rich . For this year, the board examinations will be conducted in Saudi Arabia.

From the website: www.ofwguide.com
Link                   : http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1229/Philippine-Board-Exams-Can-Now-Be-Taken-in-Middle-East.html

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

Hi!
 Nurseidol
    NANB require two different forms for nursing licence verification ,one from the country of nursing education and the other from NCLEX ( if registered in any other country). So how can we ask board of nursing (where NCLEX was taken) to verify the licence i.e fill the required form?
Thanks

-pertune03

Hello Pertune.

You have to contact the State board of nursing where you are registered and ask them about this.  The least that you can do is to forward them the form, have it filled-up by them, and ask them to send the completed form directly to NANB.

Not sure if this will cost a penny. Best is to contact the U.S state board.

Good Luck and God Bless...

Note:

I have a PM for you. Please check it out.

Re: Going to Canada

Hi.
You can check the requirements for live in caregiver program on this site:
[url]
On my case, i didn't take the caregiver course. I think for licensed nurses in the Philippines, you only need a year of hospital experience in order to apply.
Thank You.

-fans

Bravo.

Thanks for the link Fans.

God Bless

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

Hello. I just want to share this news article published more than a year ago. It has something to do with New Brunswick welcoming foreign trained nurses. Although the article is a year older, it does not make any big difference from the what the situation has been a year ago, and what has been going on till now.

Happy Reading!!!

By: Adam Bowie
      August 2008

Officials at River Valley Health say hiring nurses from across the globe is one way the region is battling a significant shortage.

Andrea Stierle-MacNeill, River Valley Health's regional manager of recruitment and workforce planning, said the region hires between two and four immigrant nurses per year.

She said she believes that number could rise if the region continues to struggle to hire Canadian-born nurses.

"As we have positions that are still not filled, we will pursue foreign workers," she said.
Stierle-MacNeill said health authorities across Canada are trying to fill nursing positions and this is one way to get immediate results.

"It's sort of a short-term, long-term solution," she said.

"It may help with our crisis now, as we're working on our longer-term solutions ... We have to look at things that will bring us staff now, until we get kind of caught up with the workforce."
She said hiring nurses from around the world helps improve the region's diversity and level of service.

"A lot of them have travelled to several countries to work and they bring with them a whole variety of experiences and many different ways of doing things," she said.

"We're very fortunate to be able to have them work with us and broaden our knowledge of how things are done elsewhere."

Cena Sison, 22, is a nurse from the Philippines who will soon begin caring for patients at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.

She arrived in Fredericton during the holiday weekend, and she will begin her orientation training Aug. 25.Sison has a bachelor of science degree in nursing from a Filipino university. She's worked for almost two years at a busy outpatient clinic in the city of Makati.She said she believes she has the education and experience to be a valuable asset to the region's health authority. "I think (my previous experiences) will help a lot because I was able to develop my communication skills regarding patients," she said.

"I think that's the most important thing if you're a nurse." She said she's excited to be here and she thinks she can help her Canadian patients receive quality health care. "I don't know a lot about Canadians, but I've heard Canadians are very friendly," she said. "I'm excited to work with them."

Stierle-MacNeill said the region sifts through piles of applications from across the United States, Europe and Asia. She said Canada's high quality of life helps attract skilled foreign workers such as nurses.

"Starting in 2005, we have a recruitment firm that we use to fill very difficult-to-fill positions," she said.

"(The positions) are mainly in rural areas or specialty areas, and we do get quite a number of persons wanting to come over to Canada. It's a very enviable country to work in and so this trend will probably continue."

Stierle-MacNeill said River Valley Health's recruitment officers try to make the transition to Canada easier for immigrant nurses.

She said recruitment officers help potential candidates complete the lengthy application process, scout potential housing locations and get them useful information about the community. "They talk to the candidates throughout the whole process to assist them in any way they can," she said.
Sison said it's still a difficult process. She spent two years completing the paperwork that would allow her to work as a nurse in Canada.

Link: http://www.filipinosinnewbrunswick.com/FANB%20Articles/Cena.html
Website: www.filipinoinnewbrunswick.com

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

It is only a 6-week or 225 hours supervised clinical experience.

After the supervised clinical experience, we then can practice as GN while on our temporary registration permit till we will successfully pass the CRNE. 

The temporary registration permit is valid for 6 months and can be renewed for three times. The fee for this at the moment is 187.55 Canadian dollars.

We have to obtain a Temp. Reg. Permit before commencing the 6 weeks clinicals. Same permit will be use all throughout till we will pass the CRNE and be a full pledge RN in NB.

God Bless and hope this helps.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

thank you po.. I already emailed Ms. Melanie regarding my quiry. too bad I emailed her first before reading your post but I guess it's worth to try.
I asked her if ever they already hired an IEN from Philippines. I also asked regarding the eligibility and that MCE requires and eligibility and not with condition (pre-eligibility.)
I'm a bit worried and hopefully she'll answer my questions.

-lenjoy03

You are welcome Lenjoy. Would also like to welcome you on our forum. Wish you a pleasant stay.

Good. Maam Melanie is very much accomodating with queries.  She will definitely have her reply soon.

God Bless you and Good Luck.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

hi, nurseidol, just want to ask if ever Ms. Melanie or Ms. Lessard mentioned if they ever hired an IEN and obtained a visa? I was worried regarding the pre-eligibility. I was told that the MCE prefers an eligibility and not just pre-eligibility.
I'll be sending all my documents before the week ends and just praying that everything goes well.

-lenjoy03

Hello Lenjoy.

It is the same as the eligibility notice of any other provinces of Canada. That same document can be used in filing for your TWP. Besides, the two most important docs when filing for TWP is the LMO and the full time job offer.

I have seen and compared the eligibility notice of NOva Scotia, and the evaluation result notice of NANB, I can say that they are almost similar except for the tiny fact that in NB, we need to complete the 6weeks supervised training.

I call it "pre-eligibility notice", but in the letter issued by NANB, it doesn't state as such.

Intro of the notice states:

" I am pleased to advice you that all documents required to assess your eligibility for registration in NB have been received. In order to mee the registration requirements of the NANB, and for you to become registered, you must successfully complete the following requirements:

1.) Successfully complete a 6 weeks supervised clinical experience on a medical-surgical unit in a NB hospital.

2.)Write and pass the CRNE. "

So basically, this is none but a notice of eligibility same like what other regulatory bodies are issuing to their successful applicants. Certainly we can use this as a proof that we are eligible to get REGISTERED as RN in NB pending the completion of the 6weeks clinicals and passing of CRNE.

Good Luck.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

hi nurseidol!
NANB already replied that they consider hospital volunteer training.
I'll already start my application.I think my US EB3 is still a long wait.
Thank you very much.

-star8

Good luck Star8. Let us know of any updates.

Hope to see you in New Brunswick someday. hehehe

Re: U.S States that don't require ielts and cgfns

hi nurseidol!
i am 24 years old and i'd rather work somewhere in the middle east for now to gain more experience and save some money. Then i'll be pushing my american dream in time, when i'm already equipped with required eligibilities!
is Kuwait a good place to start my nursing career?
thank you again and God speed!

-jak

Ok Jak. Update us once in awhile.

Good Luck and God Bless you. Yes Kuwait is a good place to start.

Re: U.S States that don't require ielts and cgfns

hi nurseidol!
 
thank you for the quick response and for enlightening me! i am currently attending our nclex review class and our host promises us that after passing the nclex-rn exam, a sure US job placement will be provided, in any state as emphasized. i was just kinda skeptical about it, learning from alot of posts that there is a visa retrogression, as you also mentiioned.
 
im kinda confuse right now whether to push  my "american dream" or just try to concentrate on working first anywhere in middle east or elsewhere.
 
anyway, thank you for giving attention to my query.
 
more power to your site! thsi is one of the best websites for nusres that others have yet to find!
 
i would galdly recommend this to my friends! thank you and god bless!
 
jak

-jak

Hello Jak.

Thank you for being appreciative of how helpful our site is. This forum was created by our founder (t-cell) primarily to help fellow nurses in whatever ways we could, most by giving valuable opinions on matters like your predicament. Again, nice to have you here with us.

Yes visa retrogression is ON. It has been going since 2006 and is not expected to end till a legislation is passed.  Most of the members of this forum are victims of this retro., count me in since I've been waiting almost 4 years not.

American dream is one of the best dreams that a nurse like you could have. I insist that you keep that dream and make it happen. Retrogression is just an obstacle that you'll face as you go along, but a young nurse like you must consider this phenomenon as a chance to further advance and sharpen your nursing skills so by the time America is ready to welcome you, you are already a nurse that belongs to the cream of the crop.

I suggest that you continue on reviewing for NCLEX-RN, apply for registration in a state where you wish to work and live, take the needed exams, then after completion of everything, come and work here in middle east while waiting for the US.

God Bless you.

Re: U.S States that don't require ielts and cgfns

hi! i just want to know the list of us states that don't require ielts or any english language profieciency and cgfns stuff.might as well, i would be advised on what state could you recommend that i can work into. i dont have any relatives residing in us. i just want to try my luck and push my destiiny in any possible way. thank you and more power!
jak-08,RN

-jak

Hello Jak. Welcome to www.foreign-nurse.lefora.com

Happy to know that you have plans of working in America.

Letting you know however that we are presently on a state of severe visa backlog.  Currently, the Natioanal Visa Center is only processing applicants with priority date of June 2002.  Which means that if retrogression will persist, it will take a new applicant to wait for about 3-5 years or even more for a chance to get a US immigrant visa. 

We are hoping though for a visa gateway that will allow us to enter US soon, possibly through the passage of the CIR.

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IELTS. Majority of the Nursing boards in USA requires an international nurse applicant to prove that he/she is good in english language only then they will allow you to sit for NCLEX-RN.  I am not sure but I heard Texas/Illinois is waiving this requirement for filipino nurses.  Vermont and California also does not require one to have an english exam to get eligible for NCLEX-RN. But setting aside board's requirement of whether to take IELTS or not, eventually you really have to pass the english exam because it is one of the requirements when you will apply for the visa screen certificate.

CGFNS. Some of the states do not require one to take CGFNS already. California is one of them.

Hope it helps. God Bless you.

Re: Going to Canada

hi... just want to verify a message i  read on other blog site.. is it true that canada is now close in terms of hiring nurses for the next 3 years... hope you can enlighten us on this matter... thank you and Godbless

-zzp

Unless the Government of Canada had said so officially, we shouldn't believe any hearsays.  I personally didn't have any news relating to that rumors.  Hopefully it's not true.

I know of some provinces in Canada like Alberta that have slowed down in taking-in foreign nurses. But that does not speak about the whole of the country.

Anyway, can you please PM to me the link of the blog site where you read that info.?

Thanks and God Bless you.

Re: Foreign Nurses bound for New Brunswick, Canada

Hi! thanks for sharing information re Brunswick. I am interested to apply for registration.But my hospital experience is only as Volunteer trainee for 1 year now. Will they consider it for their required number of hours of duty? Thank you.

-star8

Hello star8. Welcome to our forum. Nice to have you with us.

In as far as I know, NANB considers volunteer experience so long as you met the required number of hours. 

Best if you can get in touch with NANB and directly ask from them just to make sure. But I know of one volunteer nurse who was able to get eligible.

God Bless you and Good Luck.

Re: Just concluded CRNE exams

I wish to know people"s view of just concluded CRNE Exams,october 7.i mean the questions on various competencies.I wrote the exams,but felt numb after it.....

-asuti

Hello Asuti. Would like to welcome you to www.foreign-nurse.lefora.com

Good luck. We shall be praying that you passed the CRNE. I guess before seeking the opinion of other nurses, it would be a great pleasure if you can also share to us how you went through the CRNE. Was it easy, manageable, or difficult?  What were the questions more of?

Thanks you and we will be expecting for replies from you and other who've taken the exam last October 7 2009.

Godspeed.

Re: Lucky Friday the 13th: The push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform starts !!

Over 100 Democrats Push Obama on Immigration Reform
Excerpts:
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Is immigration reform back?
Hoping to jump-start a major legislative drive on immigration reform in the U.S. Congress, more than 100 pro-reform House Democrats signed a letter reminding President Obama of his administration's commitment to overhaul immigration. 

 
The letter expressed House Democrats' “commitment to fix our broken immigration system” and cited “strong support for moving forward on fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform this year." One of the signees, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, an Illinois Democrat, is gearing up to introduce a major immigration reform bill as early as next month.
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full article at:  [url]

-tabachingdj

Nice update.  Thanks for sharing this to us.

We will be expecting for more updates on CIR in the coming days as the issue is again starting to pressurize...Hoping for positive CIR so soon.

God Bless us all.