Travelogue

I was hired by a Magnet accredited healthcare faclity in Texas so I have to be licensed in this state before I commence my employment. In this light,  I have to endorse my NY license to Texas. Here are the Steps. 1. Visit Texas Board of Nursing website and check their Endorsement Information. Read and follow what is stated on the website. 2. Create an account thru the Texas Nurse Portal. Just…

Series 3 : TAKING THE NCLEX – HOW TO PREPARE This is the most gruelling part of every aspiring US RN – conquering the NCLEX – RN Exam. Your Pass Report will serve as your passport to your American Dream. When you already scheduled your exam, your ATT is valid for 90 days and might be extended for 6 months like in NY. You have ample time to review. You can enroll in any review center of your…

Do-it-Yourself Process Towards ‘the American Dream’

Series 2. NCLEX SCHEDULING AT PEARSONVUE Upon receiving the eligibility/ approval via email from the Board of Nursing, we can Register now at Pearson Vue to start scheduling the exam. Create an account thru: https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/profile/create/SignUp/NCLEXTESTING After creating an account. When you logged in, in your Dashboard, click Start the Registration Process button…

Do-it-Yourself Process Towards ‘the American Dream’

Step by Step Guide to Becoming  US RN Due to the influx of messages I have been receiving on how I started with my US RN Journey, I decided to create a blog and split it into series. Yes, it is DIY or Do-It-Yourself from the beginning until my Interview Date scheduling. DIY not only saves you more money. (Please see at the bottom of this page my Breakdown of Expenses*.) Also, it gives you more…

An Interesting Hobby (Part 1) In our lifetime, there is one or more things that we enjoy collecting making it as our hobby. Some of us became interested in antiques, stamps, mugs, key chains, refrigerator magnets, among others or even collecting boyfriends or girlfriends, hahaha (kidding aside). As for myself, aside from collecting stationeries, I started keeping and gathering coins and other…

‘Shukriyaa’ India

One of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Visited

Who can recall the epic Mahabharata and Ramayana back in our good old school days? Who can remember Siddharta Gautama “Buddha” and his quest for Nirvana? Who can still describe the Caste System, the heroic, non-violent act done by a great leader in the person of Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi, who led Indiato independence from the British Rule, and…

“I Am One of the Happiest 5K in the Planet.”

First Color Run (Hero Tour) in Riyadh, KSA

It is really undeniable how colors fill and beautify the environment we lived in. We see lots of greens, blues and other colors of the rainbow. These colors have also its meanings, symbolisms, and are sometimes attributed to different cultures. Colors bring happiness and joy especially vibrant and hues.

As a sports and fitness enthusiast, running…

The current global pandemic has affected so many lives including paralyzing all work, civic, leisure, and religious activities of the various sectors all over the world. A thousand critically-ill patients has already succumbed to the deadly SARS CoV2 or the Corona Virus Disease (CoViD-19), while others fully recovered and are on their way to recovery.

Stay Home

“We stayed at home for you.…

The Year That Was — 2019. Moving Forward to a Clearer 2020.

2019 has been a year of struggles and hardships for me. It was the year that tested my resilience and full potential as a person. This was also the year where I got to know who are my allies and my detractors when I was given false assurance with my investment by a close kin. I was into financial distress and stress all year long. Nevertheless, this year taught me how to survive in life for all…

RIYADH SEASON: ‘Tis the season to be jolly at Riyadh Winter Wonderland

From UK to Riyadh, here comes Winter Wonderland. Taking you on a journey in the world of fantasy and and imagination starting October 22, 2019 until January 15, 2020. It was made possible through “Riyadh Season“, one of the 12 Saudi Seasons that aim to boost tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

There are two Entrance Gate to the park namely the North and the South Gates.

The…

Every single step matters. It is the beginning of a journey to a thousand miles, according to Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu. A runner always starts with a single step to reach the finish line.

I have never imagined myself joining a Marathon after so many years of inactivity. As we age, our muscles start to atrophy and our skin gradually loses its elasticity. Muscles become rigid and lose its tone.…

It was a very rare opportunity to visit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and had my clinical practicum at Dubai Hospital for my Master of Arts in Nursing at the University of the Philippines Open University at the same time.It was a week filled of learning and leisure.

My weekdays in Dubai were mostly focused on the clinical practicum. However, there are times when I got the chance to go out at…

When I was a kid, the only deer that I knew was the famous reindeer with a red and shiny nose – Rudolph. I also used to think that deers only thrive in the north pole with Santa Claus until I learned of a Deer Farm in Ocampo, Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region, in the Southern part of the Philippines’ island of Luzon. It was my first deer encounter.

As we were on our way to my father’s hometown of

I never feel tired of taking photos of the majestic Mayon Volcano every time I’m on board the aircraft and I’m in Legazpi City, in Albay, one of the provinces of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. I’m always in awe of its splendor. I’ve already used up all the adjectives to describe its beauty. It’s beyond description.

The beautiful silhouette of the Mayon Volcano.

World’s Perfect Cone

The…

With the scorching heat of summer, more people are flocking to the beach, waterfalls, or any cold spring to refresh. And with the closure of BoracayIsland, the Philippines’ premiere beach destination, more beaches are being discovered, which are as beautiful as the first and are budget-friendly. For those who cannot afford to go to beach resorts, there are creeks where they can experience flowing…

Every 12th day of May, nurses around the world celebrate Nurses‘ Day. It is the date of birth of the Founder of Modern Nursing, Florence Nightingale, also called the Lady with the Lamp, when she has given aid to wounded soldiers during the Crimean Warand was seen doing rounds at night with a lamp. She is among those Nursing Theorists that every nurses look up to especially with her environmental…

Almost every human being in this planet has their own bucketlist. It can be a tourist spot they long to see or anything they want to own.

As I grow older, I realized that it is the memories and experiences that we collect that matter the most more than any material thing. And it is in traveling to different places that makes me the happiest and most satisfied especially if it is within my budget.…