How many Nursing Schools are in Mexico? And are they equivalent to the schools here in the US?
I am asking because I want to work in a Spanish speaking country after i graduate. I am an Apache who speaks spanish and I had been to Spain actually and fell in love with the country and I would want to work there for a couple of years!
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John, there´s a lot of nursing schools in México. Universities offer the degree. You can try looking for at dcs.mty.itesm.mx It is the site of Health Sciences Division, at ITESM; y Monterrey. However, I should tell you that nurses are not well paid in Mexico,
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EQUIVALENT????? WELL FOREIGN NURSES HAVE TO PASS SOME EXAMINATIONS, and dependind of the state nursing board they will have to fulfill other requirements, so they are allow to work, so maybe is better if you ask directly to the board of the state(s) you intend to work and also in the COMISSION OF FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOLS: http://www.cgfns.org. This is a very general idea of what they ask to foreign nurses: Under the INS regulations, there are three primary eligibility requirements for foreign nurses who wish to work in the US on an H-1C visa: They must have an unrestricted license to work as a professional nurse in the country where they received their nursing training, or have received that training in the US; They must pass an examination approved by the Department of Health and Human Services or have a license to work as a professional nurse in the state where they will work; and They must be eligible to work as a registered nurse under both the laws of the state where they will work and the regulations of the facility where they will work. Currently, the examination is that offered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). CGFNS certifies that the foreign nurse’s training and license are equivalent to a similarly situated US nurse, that all their documents are authentic, that the foreign nurse has an unrestricted license, that the foreign nurse is sufficiently proficient in written and spoken English, and that the foreign nurse has in fact passed a state licensing exam. Questions about the exam may be directed to CGFNS through its website at NOW ABOUT WORKING IN MEXICO: 1.-To work in Mexico you will need a work permit. 2.-Depending the state you work as foreigner, for a nurse you will need to get a certificate and registration from the Health Secretariat. 3.-In 2004 25.5% of Nurses were unemployed, and 14.1% of those who had jobs were in areas not related to nursing. So getting a job will probably not be so easy. 4.- They don't enjoy the same salary or status that they have here in the USA since they are not allowed to prescribed medicines, or give a diagnosis in Mexico, they are mere subordinates of the MDs. 5.- In 2004 there were 22,889 enroll students of nursing. 6.-There are 64 educations institutions that offer this degree. 23% of those are private; and those are the ones where it will be easier for you to get accepted. Overall these private institutions did not have more then 670 students (TWO FACTORS: higher tuition, and there alumni don't have access to the same jobs, as other public institutions with more recognition and tradition). 7.-SALARY: 40% of nurses in 2004 had a salary below the equivalent to 4 minimum wages, that means they earn less then 15 us dollar per day. You can check thE data above more in detail here: http://www.funsalud.org.mx/boletin_INSP/documentos/Boletin%20No%206.PDF LINK TO SCHOOLS: http://licenciatura.emagister.com.mx/licenciaturas_enfermeria-tematica-456.htm I recommend you look later for the website of the particular school(s) you are interested. SOME SCHOOLS: Escuela NAcional de Enfermeria y Obstetricia UNAM Escuela Superior de Enfermeria y Obstetricia IPN Escuela de Enfermeria de la Cruz Roja de San Luis Potosi Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana Universidad Panamericana, MExico DF (Licenciatura en Enfermeria) Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla UPAEP (LIcenciatura en Enfermeria) Many of the public State Universities in Mexico also offer this degree, Nuevo Leon (UANL), Jalisco (U de G), Veracruz ( U de V) Good Luck with whatever you decide and I hope this helps.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
I am debating a medical profession
I am debating a medical profession?
My current choices: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or a physician. My question: Are classes or specifically the program of nurse anesthetist available in spain? I have checked on the net but I have not found any specifics regarding this profession. Any information is appreciated, thanks.
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I think no they haves a 4 year training in all things but usually they go for subspecialities and during the duties she gain experience .ATS the nurse in Spain has 6 month training in nurse anesthetist after this training she can join for ICU , Anesthesia ,any place is routine in Spain you will be trained and you go to work where is place for you .
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My current choices: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or a physician. My question: Are classes or specifically the program of nurse anesthetist available in spain? I have checked on the net but I have not found any specifics regarding this profession. Any information is appreciated, thanks.
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I think no they haves a 4 year training in all things but usually they go for subspecialities and during the duties she gain experience .ATS the nurse in Spain has 6 month training in nurse anesthetist after this training she can join for ICU , Anesthesia ,any place is routine in Spain you will be trained and you go to work where is place for you .
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
How to learn fluent Spanish to go to school in Madrid
How to learn fluent Spanish to go to school in Madrid?
I want to do Saint Louis University's international nursing program. The first two years of the program are located in Madrid, Spain. I want to go there speaking fluent Spanish. I'm planning on taking four years of high school Spanish, but I don't honestly learn that much. What else can I do?
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Rosetta Stone is an excellent program to help you learn Spanish. I have used it. It is expensive, but it works. You can also rent movies on DVD and turn on the Spanish language. This helps you attune your ear. There are some free programs on the internet that you translate and receive a critique from native speakers, but it is slow going because you have to wait for a response.
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Honey, you aren't going to be fluent enough to understand what's going on UNTIL YOU ARE LIVING THERE. It will probably take you about a month or two to get up to speed. there are many ways you can augment your classes. Find some Spanish speakers to meet with once a week and exchange language practice. (there should be some in school, there who want to practice with you.) find some penpals, some people online to chat with, people to use msn or skype with. Nosayudamos.ning.com. Site to practice with natives.
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good luck with that
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I want to do Saint Louis University's international nursing program. The first two years of the program are located in Madrid, Spain. I want to go there speaking fluent Spanish. I'm planning on taking four years of high school Spanish, but I don't honestly learn that much. What else can I do?
Languages - 3 Answers
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Rosetta Stone is an excellent program to help you learn Spanish. I have used it. It is expensive, but it works. You can also rent movies on DVD and turn on the Spanish language. This helps you attune your ear. There are some free programs on the internet that you translate and receive a critique from native speakers, but it is slow going because you have to wait for a response.
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Honey, you aren't going to be fluent enough to understand what's going on UNTIL YOU ARE LIVING THERE. It will probably take you about a month or two to get up to speed. there are many ways you can augment your classes. Find some Spanish speakers to meet with once a week and exchange language practice. (there should be some in school, there who want to practice with you.) find some penpals, some people online to chat with, people to use msn or skype with. Nosayudamos.ning.com. Site to practice with natives.
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good luck with that
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Living in US. Wanting to Move to Spain
Living in US. Wanting to Move to Spain.?
Hola todos! I think I might want to move to Spain after college which is in 2017. Thats after I get my masters. I want to become a nurse-midwife and I was wondering how hard would it be to make a living there and how I will have to start off there. I looked on this website and it said that midwifes are in demand over there. I am a high school senior right now and I'm trying really hard to attend college in Madrid, Spain for two years. Help me please. And also I know that I will have to learn spanish, which i am practicing with hispanics every day. I am a US citizen
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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First, you live in the US, but where is your passport from? Are you a US citizen? Because it's very difficult to get a work/long-term visa for Spain if you're not from the EU. Start researching things in depth, and you might be able to do this. START by thinking about doing a year abroad in Spain (so you will know the language, and the culture, and maybe set up some sort of connections, and maybe have that visa paperwork done). BTW, it's really important to check into whether your chosen career is even a viable choice. My impression of medicine in Spain is that they are pretty conservative. ¡Buena suerte!
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It really depends on what standard of living you want. The wages will be much lower here than in the States.We can't foresee 2017 and the job market, or the problems you may have getting a work visa here, so best to plan to get your degree, then find work in the US and ask this question then!
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I'm not disputing that Midwives may be in demand in Spain at the moment, but that may not be the case in 7 years time. - If this is something that you have your heart set on then you should be aware that just because you have a medical qualification in the US it does mean that your qualification will be valid or recognized here in Spain. In order for it to be recognized you need to go through a validation process which can tale a number of months, and almost always requires that you have been in practice in the country where you studied and qualified for a certain length of time. - Have a look at this link which tells you how to get your professional qualification recognized in Spain - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/121-how-to-get-your-professional-qualification-recognised-in-spain.html
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Having lived in Madrid for 2 years, I can say that you need to consider several things. St. Louis university has a program in Madrid and they even have nursing classes at the one of the major private hospitals there. As for nurse midwives being in demand, well, the average Spanish woman does not have a child until after she is 30 and it is rare to see a family with more than 1 child. As you finish your 4 year program and move on to your masters work, you will want to consider the risk of delivering older mothers. While malpractice is rare, it is present there. A person with an advanced degree in a area of need, should not have too much trouble getting into Spain to work. The thing that was catching fever pitch when I left was anti-immigrant feelings that were increasing as the economy started to fall several years ago. Shake downs of immigrants was a daily thing regardless of race and nationality. As to learning Spanish with Mexicans. In Spain the Spanish is different. Most of my friends learned Latin American Spanish and when we got to Spain we all had a laugh about how people would not like to speak to us until we learned European Castilian. Even our Mexican friend was made fun of because of his accent. They are very protective of the original language, but you will find many Latin Americans there anyway. The one thing that I would say, and I hope changes by the time that you are there, Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot of crime in Madrid. Mainly in the form of pickpockets and purse snatching but armed robbery is now a fact of life there. Before you commit to your university money there, I would recommend a program like a gap semester/year program or a great one that is 20 km from Madrid, called pueblo Ingles. The main purpose of the program is to teach Spanish people English, but the room and board is free and you will get a feel for the country. I have included a link so that you can have a look at the program. Be sure to ask them lots of questions if you are interested.
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Hola todos! I think I might want to move to Spain after college which is in 2017. Thats after I get my masters. I want to become a nurse-midwife and I was wondering how hard would it be to make a living there and how I will have to start off there. I looked on this website and it said that midwifes are in demand over there. I am a high school senior right now and I'm trying really hard to attend college in Madrid, Spain for two years. Help me please. And also I know that I will have to learn spanish, which i am practicing with hispanics every day. I am a US citizen
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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First, you live in the US, but where is your passport from? Are you a US citizen? Because it's very difficult to get a work/long-term visa for Spain if you're not from the EU. Start researching things in depth, and you might be able to do this. START by thinking about doing a year abroad in Spain (so you will know the language, and the culture, and maybe set up some sort of connections, and maybe have that visa paperwork done). BTW, it's really important to check into whether your chosen career is even a viable choice. My impression of medicine in Spain is that they are pretty conservative. ¡Buena suerte!
2 :
It really depends on what standard of living you want. The wages will be much lower here than in the States.We can't foresee 2017 and the job market, or the problems you may have getting a work visa here, so best to plan to get your degree, then find work in the US and ask this question then!
3 :
I'm not disputing that Midwives may be in demand in Spain at the moment, but that may not be the case in 7 years time. - If this is something that you have your heart set on then you should be aware that just because you have a medical qualification in the US it does mean that your qualification will be valid or recognized here in Spain. In order for it to be recognized you need to go through a validation process which can tale a number of months, and almost always requires that you have been in practice in the country where you studied and qualified for a certain length of time. - Have a look at this link which tells you how to get your professional qualification recognized in Spain - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/121-how-to-get-your-professional-qualification-recognised-in-spain.html
4 :
Having lived in Madrid for 2 years, I can say that you need to consider several things. St. Louis university has a program in Madrid and they even have nursing classes at the one of the major private hospitals there. As for nurse midwives being in demand, well, the average Spanish woman does not have a child until after she is 30 and it is rare to see a family with more than 1 child. As you finish your 4 year program and move on to your masters work, you will want to consider the risk of delivering older mothers. While malpractice is rare, it is present there. A person with an advanced degree in a area of need, should not have too much trouble getting into Spain to work. The thing that was catching fever pitch when I left was anti-immigrant feelings that were increasing as the economy started to fall several years ago. Shake downs of immigrants was a daily thing regardless of race and nationality. As to learning Spanish with Mexicans. In Spain the Spanish is different. Most of my friends learned Latin American Spanish and when we got to Spain we all had a laugh about how people would not like to speak to us until we learned European Castilian. Even our Mexican friend was made fun of because of his accent. They are very protective of the original language, but you will find many Latin Americans there anyway. The one thing that I would say, and I hope changes by the time that you are there, Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot of crime in Madrid. Mainly in the form of pickpockets and purse snatching but armed robbery is now a fact of life there. Before you commit to your university money there, I would recommend a program like a gap semester/year program or a great one that is 20 km from Madrid, called pueblo Ingles. The main purpose of the program is to teach Spanish people English, but the room and board is free and you will get a feel for the country. I have included a link so that you can have a look at the program. Be sure to ask them lots of questions if you are interested.
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