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From: katrina joyce miranda
To: josephine miranda
Subject: update about my CGFNS exam application

Hi te. as promised, i’m now giving you updates about my application for CGFNS exam. The exam sked is March 12, 2008 and the deadline of filing of application according to my review center (nurse care review center) is Dec. 12, 2007. In order for me to be rostered (included in the list of examinees), there are certain requirements to comply:

(a) accomplished application forms (obtained from the review center for P70)
(b) high school diploma with English translation
(c) 4 passport size pix
(d) PRC license number (to certify that i am registered nurse in the Phil.)
(e) exam fee of $448 .

Well, there’s no prob with A – C requirements. The biggest problem would be requirement D (my professional license). According to the PRC (Professional Regulation Commision), it will take 3-5 months before the newly registered nurses can get hold of their licenses. So even if i have complied with the other requirements, it would still be useless because i still have to wait for my license. Maybe i’ll have it on February. I can’t begin my application for the exam by that time because it will be really too late. So this means Ate, that u don’t have to really toil overnight just to give me the money (which actually gives me a relief because i won’t be feeling guilty that i had you worked so hard for nothing)
I continue with the review until June. The package i enrolled with in the review center is Basic Review (Nov to Jan) plus Extensive Review (Feb) plus AdvanceNCLEX Review (Mar-May). So hopefully i could take both the CGFNS and NCLEX exam on JULY. The problem with this is that, the total fee would be bigger since i’ll b taking 2 exams in a month: $448 for CGFNS and the total fee for NCLEX will depend on the state i’m interested to apply for. For these two exams, I should start processing my application by mid-May so I can be rostered. The NCLEX exam would also require those mentioned above plus passport . I’ll focus on my review while waiting for my license. When i get hold of it, that’s the perfect time to process my application. I need extra time to process for NCLEX because processing for this is longer than the CGFNS exam (again, depending on which state). Please bear with me ‘Te,I mean with my sometimes “demanding” ways of asking help from u. I know u have other needs to attend to, like the future of your kids, your health, the renovation of your house (or should i say your “soon-to-be-mansion”), your dream car, your business, etc. Well i know that having you shoulder the expenses for these foreign exams is somewhat too much to ask.:-) Sorry again. Uhm, i’ll really study and keep focused in my review so i can pass the two exams (actually 3 exams, including the IELTS which i will take after passing the CGFNS & NCLEX soon). I thought at this age i would be working and earning and helping mama of the daily expenses, but i changed my perspective: I would have to finish ALL exams so i can actually prepare for my profession, and that’s the time i’ll be helping mama & the family. I pray GOd will allow and will guide me with this plan i have. Well, te got to go, til next time. Thanks again. take care. love you. Godspeed. :- Tinee

My sweet tiny,
Im really thankful that I have a very considerate ading, but please you should not think that you are demanding from me. When Papa passed away you were only three years old then and I vowed Il take care of the family, especially the education of my other siblings…I hold true to that commitment despite everything til now, family is my first and only priority. With regard to your plan, well, I think I agree with you, I do not encourage you to find work this time because I guess I could still handle it Bing. Finish everything which you have to finish, wrap yourself with all the best academic credentials and best jobs will be lining up afterwards. About the fees, dont worry if its gonna be double or even triple, at least I have ample time to prepare for it then so please dont stress yourself as it is my worry not yours okay? Your exam fees are already insured with me. What I ask you to do is just take good care of yourself too. Find time to rest in between reviews and eat well okay. Kaya natin ‘to. We all get there so what we can do is to be patient. God sees our sacrifices and He will reward us all. Send me the necessary infos please no hesitation whatsoever. Your success in the future is my/ our lifetime happiness so please dont deprive me of that. Love you so much baby. You are the best sister I could ever have and im proud of you. Bye for now, ingat sa inyo tanan. God bless mwah! -Ate Joy

hi Ate Joy.
This is another update. ‘Te i talked to the personnel at the review center about my plan of taking 2 exams in the same month. She said it was ok, but i would have problems with my comprehensive review class. I think i told you about my review schedule, but i would like to reiterate it so you’ll have a picture of what is going to happen: Nov. 5, 2007 – Jan. 31, 2008 : Basic Review; Feb. 1 – 29, 2008 : Comprehensive / Extensive Review; March 12, 2008 : CGFNS exam (deadline of application for this is dec.12, 2007); Mar – May 2008 : Advance Review for NCLEX.
Actually there is no problem with my schedule except for the comprehensive review which falls on February. According to the review center, the February comprehensive review is beneficial for those who will take their CGFNS exam on March. So i would have to reschedule my comprehensive review and move it to month of June. This is because by that time, simulated questions & updates from the MARCH CGFNS exam will be given to the reviewees, which is actually most helpful. So this means, that if i reschedule my compre review, i will be staying home for a month. I would actually love to stay in Luna not only because of mama, but also i can study well, given the fact that the environment is way solemn and conducive for learning compared here in Davao (where temptations are high when friends invite me for night out gimmicks, hehe.) I will reschedule my comprehensive review and move it to June since i’m to take the CGFNS exam by July (and if God allows, also NCLEX). By March 2008, i won’t have problems complying these requirements because for sure my license will be released by that time. So maybe i can start processing my application during that time.As for NCLEX application, i would start with STEP 1 and the state will send me letter of what to do next and what requirements will i need to comply with. But before going to STEP 1, I SHOULD DECIDE ON WHAT STATE to apply for. There is this thing called RECIPROCITY in some states. This means that if i had worked in a particular state and my contract is about to end, i can easily apply to another state which holds same hospital by-laws and policies without having to undergo state board exams and pay another fees. All i have to do is show my license and certificate that i really worked from a reciprocity state. Regarding this, i attached a list of states where reciprocity is possible plus their corresponding exam fees (so you also have a guide of how much the NCLEX exam will cost). Te, please help me decide on what state will i be applying for. I really don’t know. According to the review center, California is faster in processing. Other states that are fast in processing are Vermont & New Mexico. They will take 4 to 6 months while the others 1 year. But it is really up to the applicant. In processing for the application of both exam, i want to begin once i take hold of my license, which will be on March 2008. But it is really up to you ‘Te since you will finance everything. For CGFNS, it’s one-time payment ($448 + P70) while for NCLEX, payments will vary according to steps taken (list of fees in every step according to each state is attached), which means you won’t be paying whole of the amount. But if by any chance you won’t be able to shoulder the finances of the 2 exams in one processing, i would take the CGFNS exam first and anytime you’re ready with the finances, that’s the time i’ll process for my NCLEX. Just tell me te ha.:-) i’ll really do my part, take all the time i can get to study and read and take practice tests, but of course without compromising my health: that i promise.’Te, thanks for the support, the prayers, the love. I wouldn’t be doing all of this, i mean giving my best shot, if not for all of you. Like you said, “Finish everything which you have to finish, wrap yourself with all the best academic credentials and best jobs will be lining up afterwards. Kaya natin ‘to. We all get there so what we can do is to be patient. God sees our sacrifices and He will reward us all.” I won’t be spending my time just hanging around with no goals for the future. Despite the problems, i won’t be losing hope. I’ll be patient. I’ll persevere. I’ll believe. So that in the end, i won’t regret. If today, i’m planting grapes, i know tomorrow i’ll be drinking its wine. thank you for the inspiration. You and mama taught me to be strong despite life’s challenges (yours was way too difficult than mine). that’s why when i taste every success after the hardships, i love to think (and i really feel) that i am more and more like you and mama, the two strong women in my life.I love you te. If i am your “best sister” as you put it, well you are MY ONLY SISTER AND THE BESTEST SISTER ANYONE COULD HAVE. Thank you once again til next time. Godspeed.:-)-Tinee

Hello again Baby!

Thank you for updating me. Send me what are these Reciprocity States and il help you choose. Its true California is the fastest they say (Tita Belen Albano is based in Los Angeles California while cousin Rhea Narciso is in 1 of New Jersey hospitals. I could also recommend Arizona but well, lets find it out. It doesnt matter where so long that ul get there fast and the way to get it with less hassle is for you to be ready in everything, okay? About the fees, again, its okay with me and its a blessing it will be postponed since by January and February i could save more just for your exam needs and yes, again, il shoulder all okay honey? I saved this mail in my usb coz I dont have net access in my apartment yet at least I could browse on this every now and then to really remind me of what has to be done. That’s settled alright? -Ate Joy

hi te! here is the summary of the fees per state:

>CAlifornia : $502

>TExas : $942

>New Mexico : $640

>New York : $885

>New Jersey : $1, 213

>Illinois : $933

>Vermont : $555

U know i’m not constantly surfing the net until these days na i have to communicate with you more regarding the CG/NCLEX exams or if i have to do a reseach. I’m not an internet buff anymore, maybe it comes with age na rin. I mean, my eyes get easily tired with the long hours of internet, I know you’ll be more pressured to work but i know you can handle it. But please don’t forget about your health. you won’t be able to do your work & fulfill your duties as a “celebrity” with a bad health status. kaya please take care always ha. drink a lot of fluids, eat nutritious foods, have some exercise, and do take periods of rest. With all of these, along with fervent prayers, you will never go wrong. More updates in the next mail te but for now, got to go na. Til next time ha. luv u te. God bless.mwah:-) -Tinee

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