ICSEC-KAPLAN Quezon City center will be conducting a FREE Informational Seminar in NCLEX, CGFNS, TOEFL-iBT, and IELTS on February 10, 2010, Wednesday at 4:00 PM. 20% discount in ICSEC-KAPLAN Program and 10% discount on group enrollment.
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Fewer nurses seeking jobs in US
by Macon Araneta, manilastandardtoday.com
The number of Filipinos who sought to enter America’s nursing profession plunged by 26 percent in 2009, according to the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines.
The labor group’s secretary general Ernesto Herrera noted a 5,364 drop in the number of Filipino nurses who took the National Council Licensure Examinations for the first time from January to December 2009.
Passing the NCLEX is required for foreign nurses to practice their profession in the United States.
Herrera said 20,746 Filipino nurses took the US test in 2008 compared to the 15,382 last year.
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5 Careers You Can Start at Any Age
by Jessica Hanley, FindtheRightSchool.com
In-demand jobs often require specific degrees or career training, but you shouldn’t feel discouraged if you lack the necessary education.
Today’s abundance of online education options means you’re never too old to go back to school, and many online degree programs cater specifically to the busy lives of working adults. By working and attending school online, you can prepare for your next job without sacrificing your current income. The following jobs are expected to grow faster than average from 2008 to 2018, and each requires training that can be achieved at any age.
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