ow to be a registered nurse in Spain?
I'm a registered nurse here in the Philippines and I'm planning to work in Spain as a registered nurse but I don't know what to do to become one. Does anyone here know what I should do? Are there exams also like in U.S.A (NCLEX) that I need to take and pass before getting in there? Or can anyone recommend me any website that will help me in this problem? Thank you in advance! O_o any website translated in English? am having a hard time reading the infos from the sites you've given me...=) thanks a lot! xoxo!
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Your best bet would be to direct yourself straight to the spanish government national health service.... They should be able to inform you of requisites and possibilities... The services are managed by regions... Here is the webpage of the health service in southern Spain(Andalucia) http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/library/plantillas/externa.asp?pag=https://ws003.juntadeandalucia.es (On the right hand side of the page you will find a part that says EMPLEO PUBLICO & CONTRATACION PUBLICA) The next website pertains to Madrid: http://www.madrid.org/cs/Satellite? pagename=PortalSalud/Page/PTSA_home (Look where it says OFERTAS DE EMPLEO)
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I just did a search for you and found the following website about "How to get a Nursing Job in Spain" which may give some insight: http://www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Tools/Articles/Jobs/How-to-get-a-nursing-job-in-Spain
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they are always looking for nurses more so in the Costa's ?Blanca,and Del Sol?all year round for all the Elderly go for there winter breaks and live in Spain for the duration in the winter time http://www.nhshistory.net/nursing.htm
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It might also be worth checking the English newspapers on the Costas and on Mallorca. Most have websites so you can check which companies are offering services in your field and contact them directly. I would imagine that the private sector offers a little better salary structure than the Spanish National Health Service. Salaries in Spain aren't that great in most sectors. We wintered over once on Mallorca and my wife took a temporary carers position looking after elderly and convalescing people. She didn't need nurses qualifications because she was only a carer but they were always looking for qualified people. I know that the new NHS Hospital here in Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca has many foreign patients and employ many English speaking staff. That region is in Alicante, maybe this web site can help you www.san.gva.es Good luck.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Is nursing something that's worth it
Is nursing something that's worth it?
All I hear about now at my McDonald's job is people who have graduated college and now cannot find jobs. I'm afraid that will happen to me. I looked into nursing when I was about 16 (I'm 19 now) and my mother told me not to do it because it would mean working on holidays and never having a moment to myself. I'm not sure if it's like that or not, but I do know that I wouldn't mind it at all. Holidays have always been unimportant in my family, and I see no point of making them a big deal on my own. Besides, helping someone who is in the hospital for Christmas would make the holidays far more enjoyable to me. I also love to travel, but I don't know much about travel nursing. It would be wonderful to be able to do nursing in Spain, London, France, and all over the world if I could. I'm sure I could squeeze in a few cultural experiences in my off time, even if it won't be much. I'd also like to do the Peace Corps. Money aside, because I'm sure it's more than my McDonald's income anyway, is nursing worth it? I'd go to a community college in order to get an LPN degree if possible. Science is a tough subject, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a career that I love, and that would be any career that lets me travel, help others, meet new people, and feel good about myself while I'm exhausted at the end of the day. Exhaustion is great to me. I like to feel my body tell me that I've worked hard. I guess that's kind of weird. But, back to the question. Is nursing worth it? Will I have a hard time getting a job? I don't want to be like some of the other McDonald's workers...having a degree but not being able to get a job. How soon after nursing school would I be able to travel? Could I get a job out of state? Could I get a job at a Charity hospital? I would really love to work at an inner city hospital in the emergency section. Quick question: Nursing is nothing like television, is it? I've seen scrubs, and that much drama and silliness in a hospital is far too amusing to be true.
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Any medical job is worth it, IF that is something that your are passionate about & love to do. To do it for money or the fact that you can find a job--those are the people who are miserable. Your best bet is to get a RN-either through the community college system or the university. There are pre-reqs and a wait list however. So it may take you a few years to even start. I also recommend volunteering at a hospital to really see the environment. You do work a lot of holidays & often night shifts; but I don't know why everyone thinks nurses have no time for themselves. If you do a 12 hour shift you get 3-4 days a week off or more--better than the average job. As to working in different states, once you pass the national exam all you need to do is apply for a license in which ever state you wish to work in. International nursing is far less common and rather difficult-but you are light-years away from that. To become a traveling RN with in the US, you would need several years experience working. Keep in mind, travelers are there to work, not site see.
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Hard work, lots of studying, responsibility and accountability etc. I trained 30 years ago and quit last Christmas as times have changed for the worst and felt my patients weren't getting the care and dignity they deserve anymore !! Too many people doing the job with limited skills today and I'm a bit old fashioned (in my 40's) so standards slipped...just had enough.
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If you want to do it, then its worth it. I think your family should be more supportive/encouraging of your goals & ideas. It sure beats McD's! Just FYI, to travel you need a Bachelors of Nursing, and you need to be able to speak fluently the language of the country (Spanish, French, etc as you indicated). You can travel locally (in the US, if that's where you're located) but this takes a couple years experience first before you can do this. To travel internationally is quite expensive, as it involves a lengthy process of obtaining licenses, etc. In some cases, licenses can take around 6 months to obtain... so its best if you're moving there for at least a year. You can work as much or as little as you want, as with any job. Where I work, a full time position is 2 day shift, followed by 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off (which is technically 4, because you sleep for 1). All shifts are 12 hours. You are free to pick up overtime on your days off, which many people do. Sometimes you work holidays, but thats just part of the job. As far as ease in getting a job, it fluctuates. 2 years ago, it was dead easy to get a job anywhere as a new grad. Now, times are a lot tougher. However, in another year or two this will open back up- especially with this new health plan in place- and more nurses will be in demand. Definitely worth it. But do a degree, to give you more options. It'll save you upgrading later.
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All I hear about now at my McDonald's job is people who have graduated college and now cannot find jobs. I'm afraid that will happen to me. I looked into nursing when I was about 16 (I'm 19 now) and my mother told me not to do it because it would mean working on holidays and never having a moment to myself. I'm not sure if it's like that or not, but I do know that I wouldn't mind it at all. Holidays have always been unimportant in my family, and I see no point of making them a big deal on my own. Besides, helping someone who is in the hospital for Christmas would make the holidays far more enjoyable to me. I also love to travel, but I don't know much about travel nursing. It would be wonderful to be able to do nursing in Spain, London, France, and all over the world if I could. I'm sure I could squeeze in a few cultural experiences in my off time, even if it won't be much. I'd also like to do the Peace Corps. Money aside, because I'm sure it's more than my McDonald's income anyway, is nursing worth it? I'd go to a community college in order to get an LPN degree if possible. Science is a tough subject, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a career that I love, and that would be any career that lets me travel, help others, meet new people, and feel good about myself while I'm exhausted at the end of the day. Exhaustion is great to me. I like to feel my body tell me that I've worked hard. I guess that's kind of weird. But, back to the question. Is nursing worth it? Will I have a hard time getting a job? I don't want to be like some of the other McDonald's workers...having a degree but not being able to get a job. How soon after nursing school would I be able to travel? Could I get a job out of state? Could I get a job at a Charity hospital? I would really love to work at an inner city hospital in the emergency section. Quick question: Nursing is nothing like television, is it? I've seen scrubs, and that much drama and silliness in a hospital is far too amusing to be true.
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Any medical job is worth it, IF that is something that your are passionate about & love to do. To do it for money or the fact that you can find a job--those are the people who are miserable. Your best bet is to get a RN-either through the community college system or the university. There are pre-reqs and a wait list however. So it may take you a few years to even start. I also recommend volunteering at a hospital to really see the environment. You do work a lot of holidays & often night shifts; but I don't know why everyone thinks nurses have no time for themselves. If you do a 12 hour shift you get 3-4 days a week off or more--better than the average job. As to working in different states, once you pass the national exam all you need to do is apply for a license in which ever state you wish to work in. International nursing is far less common and rather difficult-but you are light-years away from that. To become a traveling RN with in the US, you would need several years experience working. Keep in mind, travelers are there to work, not site see.
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Hard work, lots of studying, responsibility and accountability etc. I trained 30 years ago and quit last Christmas as times have changed for the worst and felt my patients weren't getting the care and dignity they deserve anymore !! Too many people doing the job with limited skills today and I'm a bit old fashioned (in my 40's) so standards slipped...just had enough.
3 :
If you want to do it, then its worth it. I think your family should be more supportive/encouraging of your goals & ideas. It sure beats McD's! Just FYI, to travel you need a Bachelors of Nursing, and you need to be able to speak fluently the language of the country (Spanish, French, etc as you indicated). You can travel locally (in the US, if that's where you're located) but this takes a couple years experience first before you can do this. To travel internationally is quite expensive, as it involves a lengthy process of obtaining licenses, etc. In some cases, licenses can take around 6 months to obtain... so its best if you're moving there for at least a year. You can work as much or as little as you want, as with any job. Where I work, a full time position is 2 day shift, followed by 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off (which is technically 4, because you sleep for 1). All shifts are 12 hours. You are free to pick up overtime on your days off, which many people do. Sometimes you work holidays, but thats just part of the job. As far as ease in getting a job, it fluctuates. 2 years ago, it was dead easy to get a job anywhere as a new grad. Now, times are a lot tougher. However, in another year or two this will open back up- especially with this new health plan in place- and more nurses will be in demand. Definitely worth it. But do a degree, to give you more options. It'll save you upgrading later.
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
What careers are in high demand in Spain and/or Latin America
What careers are in high demand in Spain and/or Latin America?
I am contemplating a move to Spain or Latin America in the next few years. I would like to get trained NOW in a career that is in demand there. But, I am not sure what I want to go into. I have a college degree, 60+ credit hours in Chemistry, also some hours in computer science and currently I work as a programmer (due to the lack of science jobs in my area). I would like to go to grad school & prepare for a career abroad, but I can't decide on the career. Anyone have an idea? I have a 1-year old so I need a career that will be stable with guaranteed jobs and good income. Please don't say nursing, I can't stand blood or biological fluids. Any ideas at all, thanks! :o) Sara p.s. I speak/read Spanish, so that is not an issue. :)
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chemical engineer
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teachers I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uhmmm, some people, out there in our nation don’t have maps and uh, I believe that our, I, education like such as uh, South Africa, and uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uhhh, our education over here in the US should help the U.S., uh, should help South Africa, it should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future, for us.
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First of all, Spain is in Europe and it's totally different from Latin America. And I mean totally, even the Spanish accent/dialect is different. I guess you could access Yahoo Spain and ask there in English, maybe someone answers you , cause they know English.
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i would think just being able to speak english will help a lot. I have friends from mexico who learnt english solely to help them in their careers. they told me its very important as most companies there are doing business with the USA. In spain, the same thing would apply im sure...a second language in pretty much any e.u. country will help. As for actual careers im not sure. Maybe you could find some recruitment agencies in the areas you want to go, and call them and ask about the job market and what is in demand right now. Computers is always a good thing to have though...most companies now have IT depts. Another thing i should add regarding income, spain is on the euro, and wages would be higher than latin america. Cost of living in latin america would be cheaper tho.
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I am contemplating a move to Spain or Latin America in the next few years. I would like to get trained NOW in a career that is in demand there. But, I am not sure what I want to go into. I have a college degree, 60+ credit hours in Chemistry, also some hours in computer science and currently I work as a programmer (due to the lack of science jobs in my area). I would like to go to grad school & prepare for a career abroad, but I can't decide on the career. Anyone have an idea? I have a 1-year old so I need a career that will be stable with guaranteed jobs and good income. Please don't say nursing, I can't stand blood or biological fluids. Any ideas at all, thanks! :o) Sara p.s. I speak/read Spanish, so that is not an issue. :)
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chemical engineer
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teachers I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uhmmm, some people, out there in our nation don’t have maps and uh, I believe that our, I, education like such as uh, South Africa, and uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uhhh, our education over here in the US should help the U.S., uh, should help South Africa, it should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future, for us.
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First of all, Spain is in Europe and it's totally different from Latin America. And I mean totally, even the Spanish accent/dialect is different. I guess you could access Yahoo Spain and ask there in English, maybe someone answers you , cause they know English.
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i would think just being able to speak english will help a lot. I have friends from mexico who learnt english solely to help them in their careers. they told me its very important as most companies there are doing business with the USA. In spain, the same thing would apply im sure...a second language in pretty much any e.u. country will help. As for actual careers im not sure. Maybe you could find some recruitment agencies in the areas you want to go, and call them and ask about the job market and what is in demand right now. Computers is always a good thing to have though...most companies now have IT depts. Another thing i should add regarding income, spain is on the euro, and wages would be higher than latin america. Cost of living in latin america would be cheaper tho.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
What are some jobs in Spain and how much do people get paid for them
What are some jobs in Spain and how much do people get paid for them?
I am doing a social studies project and I need to know some jobs in Spain and how much they get paid for doing them! Jobs like nurse or cheif or something but try to make them kinda of orginal like jobs that aren't common in the US. Thanks For Your Help
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They do the same things in Spain that we do in the US. With the possible exceptions of Flamenco dancers and bullfighters, that is. I'll bet soccer players get paid differently there than here. farming, manufacturing, Technology, etc. Lots of bar owners...more mom and pop type restaurants than in the US (meaning they work harder, and get paid less than people who run franchises).
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spanish salaries are among the lowest in europe, actually the well educated people who own a diploma can barely make end meets, the whole generation sometimes is called as the "baby losers", there is a popular term for those who earn 1000 € a month despite the diplomas and the knowledge of a second language. http://www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php?/news/comments/spain_breeds_a_generation_of_well_educated_but_under_valued_mileuristas/ >>>>>>MILEURISTAS<<<<<<< http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/11/spain.france the purchase power of Spanish salaries for the people who own a diploma can be compared to the purchase power of their Mexican counterparts.. I mean the mexican salaries are lower , but so the products available in the mexican market.
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Dart is right... there seem to be more ´´Mom and Pop`` type places in Spain. They don´t seem as common as they are in the U.S., but in Spain, they´re everywhere... I like those places, people are more personable. Unfortunately the economy in Spain sucks now... 20 per cent unemployment... I hope things improve soon.
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http://xn--sueldosenespaa-2nb.es/ and http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp107/perlitas_comentario/profesiones.jpg Might help. My only warning is that I do not know the original sources or the age of the data. Google "sueldos en España" and see what you get.
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I am doing a social studies project and I need to know some jobs in Spain and how much they get paid for doing them! Jobs like nurse or cheif or something but try to make them kinda of orginal like jobs that aren't common in the US. Thanks For Your Help
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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They do the same things in Spain that we do in the US. With the possible exceptions of Flamenco dancers and bullfighters, that is. I'll bet soccer players get paid differently there than here. farming, manufacturing, Technology, etc. Lots of bar owners...more mom and pop type restaurants than in the US (meaning they work harder, and get paid less than people who run franchises).
2 :
spanish salaries are among the lowest in europe, actually the well educated people who own a diploma can barely make end meets, the whole generation sometimes is called as the "baby losers", there is a popular term for those who earn 1000 € a month despite the diplomas and the knowledge of a second language. http://www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php?/news/comments/spain_breeds_a_generation_of_well_educated_but_under_valued_mileuristas/ >>>>>>MILEURISTAS<<<<<<< http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/11/spain.france the purchase power of Spanish salaries for the people who own a diploma can be compared to the purchase power of their Mexican counterparts.. I mean the mexican salaries are lower , but so the products available in the mexican market.
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Dart is right... there seem to be more ´´Mom and Pop`` type places in Spain. They don´t seem as common as they are in the U.S., but in Spain, they´re everywhere... I like those places, people are more personable. Unfortunately the economy in Spain sucks now... 20 per cent unemployment... I hope things improve soon.
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http://xn--sueldosenespaa-2nb.es/ and http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp107/perlitas_comentario/profesiones.jpg Might help. My only warning is that I do not know the original sources or the age of the data. Google "sueldos en España" and see what you get.
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