Step 5: Waiting for my NMC Decision Letter My Queue date is April 1 2019. My agency said, the usual waiting time for the DL is not more than 20 days especially if you do not have any work experience abroad (less requirements to submit). My agency sent me an email that I can start … Continue reading Journey to UK – Filipino nurse experience Part 3 (PHRN and UKRN)
Journey to UK – Filipino nurse experience Part 2 (PHRN and UKRN)
Step 3: UK-CBT When I fully decided and committed to the agency I sent them all the requirements needed. I was asked by my agency to take a medical test prior to booking my CBT. I had mine in Physician Diagnostic Center in ermita Manila last December 2018. I paid Php 3,500 for the whole … Continue reading Journey to UK – Filipino nurse experience Part 2 (PHRN and UKRN)
Journey to UK – Filipino nurse experience Part 1 (PHRN and UKRN)
This is the story of my struggle, hardship and most importantly my journey to UK. STEP 1: IELTS I started to realize that I wanted to work in the United Kingdom back in December 2017. At first, it was the dream of my senior staff nurses in the ward, but it didn't go as they … Continue reading Journey to UK – Filipino nurse experience Part 1 (PHRN and UKRN)
A letter from Juliet
Unexpected yet somehow predictable with a sweet taste of happiness. What seemingly a straight forward and smooth sailing journey for me, you were the layover I wasn't expecting to happen. In a short while I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you! I wanted to end up with you but the … Continue reading A letter from Juliet
PASSING THE OSCE AND BECOMING A UKRN
A Filipina nurse Journey to fulfilling one of her dreams. I finally arrived here in UK! A huge dream of mine that became a reality. I took the dreadful IELTS regular (because I was supposed to go to Canada where my parents reside), IELTS UKVI (thankfully and miraculously passed again), CBT and waited for my … Continue reading PASSING THE OSCE AND BECOMING A UKRN
First time NHS employee – Working in Acute Assessment Unit (Filipino Nurse Experience)
I was very excited when I arrived here in United Kingdom along with 6 Filipino nurses who aspire to be a UK Registered Nurse. There's thousands of Filipino nurses who dreamt of coming here in UK, being one of the chosen few makes me feel greatful for this opportunity. I can feel my blood rushing … Continue reading First time NHS employee – Working in Acute Assessment Unit (Filipino Nurse Experience)
How to ace your IELTS Writing Task 1 – getting a band 7, 8 and 9
In this blog, I will show you all the lessons and techniques I’ve learned upon reviewing for IELTS. In writing task 1 you need to write 150 words with 3-4 paragraph and in task 2 you need to have 250 words with 4-5 paragraphs. TASK 1 Writing the first paragraph The 1st paragraph will be … Continue reading How to ace your IELTS Writing Task 1 – getting a band 7, 8 and 9
How to ace your IELTS Writing Task 2 – getting a band 7, 8 and 9
Writing task in the IELTS is considered to be the most dreadful part of the test and I can attest to that. When I was preparing for my IELTS back in April 2018, I practiced every waking hours to get the score of 7. Aside from practicing, I also read a lot of previous band … Continue reading How to ace your IELTS Writing Task 2 – getting a band 7, 8 and 9
MY BUNION (HALLUX VALGUS) PROBLEM
I had my bunions since I was in grade school. My mother told me that my grand mother had the same feet as mine so it didn't bothered me. Until I reached sophomore college that it started to hurt, really hurt. I thought it was a normal condition since my grand ma has it too. … Continue reading MY BUNION (HALLUX VALGUS) PROBLEM
A SINGLE USE OF PLASTIC CAUSES A CATASTROPHIC RESULT TO OUR ENVIRONMENT
Use of plastics by humans in our everyday lives and disposing them in an ill-mannered way is causing other species the risk for extinction and posing a profound threat to everyone. The proverbial need to educated people and encourage them to change their ways to conserve the nature and animals are more important now than … Continue reading A SINGLE USE OF PLASTIC CAUSES A CATASTROPHIC RESULT TO OUR ENVIRONMENT
CANCER CAUSING FOOD TO AVOID
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It has been reported that almost 10 million people are affected and eventually died to the disease. Mostly, it starts due to genetic changes or due to inherited faulty genes passed down from family members. Cancer can be prevented if you avoid certain food in the … Continue reading CANCER CAUSING FOOD TO AVOID
HOME-MADE HERBAL TEA TO PREVENT HEART AND LIVER DISEASE
There are many ways to take care of your heart and liver. Avoiding cigarette smoking and excessive use of alcohol, getting enough sleep and rest for the day and eating healthy and exercise. Aside from that, home made natural teas are getting popular and is considered to be cheaper. Turmeric Tea Turmeric is a golden … Continue reading HOME-MADE HERBAL TEA TO PREVENT HEART AND LIVER DISEASE
HIV/AIDS – FIGHTING THE STIGMA AND GETTING TESTED
The number of HIV/AIDS cases are increasing dramatically. In Southeast Asia, there are more than 3 million people who has HIV. This might be more if only other sexually active individuals get tested. It has become a global problem. HIV/AIDS stigma is defined as the negative attitude and abuse towards the people living and suffering … Continue reading HIV/AIDS – FIGHTING THE STIGMA AND GETTING TESTED
A handful of wanderlust 