Archive for February, 2010

ICSEC-KAPLAN QC FREE Informational Seminar In NCLEX, CGFNS, TOEFL-iBT and IELTS

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.

For more information, call 371-8966 to 68.

Filipino Nurses Seeking Jobs In US Down by 26% In 2009 -TUCP

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.

Read the rest of the article at manilastandardtoday.com.

Registered Nurse, A Career You Can Start At Any Age

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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NCLEX-RN Test Plan 2010

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2010 Test Plan for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Read more…

New NCLEX-RN Passing Standard

Starting April 1, 2010, a new passing standard of -0.16 logits will be implemented to the NCLEX-RN examination. The new standard represents an increase of 0.05 logits from the current passing standard of -0.21 logits. Per NCSBN policy, NCLEX passing standards are reevaluated once every three years to accommodate possible changes in entry-level nursing practices.
In December 2009, NCSBN Board of Directors considered all available evidence, including results from a criterion-referenced standard-setting study, and determined that safe and effective entry-level RN practice requires a greater level of knowledge, skills and ability than it did three years ago. This resulted in the decision to increase the NCLEX-RN passing standard. Read more…

Philippine Nursing Board Exam (NLE) November 2009 Results

Only 37,527 out of 94,462 passed the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam. Congratulations to those who have made it! Here’s the roll of successful examinees: Read more…