Welcome to American Nursing Colleges

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1 Welcome to American Nursing Colleges via The Overseas Nursing Education & Employment Services of The Asia Pacific Educational EXchange, Inc. (APEX, INC.) Thailand/Cambodia China/HongKong/Taiwan Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia Vietnam:

2 The Asia Pacific Educational EXchange & Immigrant Employment, Inc. (APEX, INC.) The Overseas Nursing Education & Employment Services Investor s Immigrant Work Visa Program Educational Services: Dissertation/Thesis Translation Admissions Essay Writing 3 Dimensional English/ESL InfoTech After School Programs HEADQUARTERS CONTACT INFORMATION Website: Address: 751 South Weir Canyon Road, Suite Anaheim, California Phone:

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4 Introduction Dr. Joseph Vo, PsyD, MBA, MA President & CEO President & CEO of APEX Overseas Nursing Education & Employment Services Chairman of the Board, College of Medical Arts/Nursing ( 07 08) Dean of the College of Business & Information Technology/Argosy University ( 03 05) Chair of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)/University of Sarasota ( 02 03) Chair of the Doctor of Education (EdD)/University of Sarasota ( 01 02) Most Outstanding Professor of the Year Webster University, Argosy University, and the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department ( 02 04) Post Doctoral Research at Harvard University/Dr. Robert Bales ( 96 99) Post Graduate/Master at Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University ( 95)

5 Global Business Associates ASIA Office: 333 Triple Three Company 52/3 Soi Na Ranong, Na Ranong Road Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: / Cell: / Mrs. Honey Navarat Director of Business Administration Authorized Representative/Thailand Phone:(909) Cell: (909) E mail: [email protected] Dr. M.L. Garntong Navarat Vice President of Business Development/Thailand Phone: (909) Cell: (909) E mail: [email protected]

6 American Nursing Colleges Nurse Shortages: 22,500 in California NOW, and 116,000 Nurses by 2020 Over 1,000,000 Nurses Needed in the US by 2020 ARE YOU PREPARED? Be a Nurse! By Eva Artates MSN, RN, PHN The shortage in nurses is worse in California; this state ranks 50 th out of the 50 states as having the most need of nurses. Due to several factors, the estimated shortage of 22,500 nurses at this time is projected to increase five times in less than 20 years from now. A projected need of 116,000 registered nurses (RN) is expected in California, and over 1,000,000 RNs in the United States by the year Nursing still remains as one of the most rewarding occupations there is. There are several academic routes toward being a registered nurse. Many aspiring nurses take community college prerequisite courses in hopes that they can graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing in two years. Unfortunately, the colleges wait list to start the Nursing program can be as long as two to eight years. Needless to say, it is difficult to plan life when one has an unreliable time line. Consider however this career alternative: become a Vocational Nurse in as little as one year and start earning approximately $48,000 annually. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) practices under the direction of a physician or a registered nurse (BVNPT). You can work in various healthcare settings such as a hospital, a long term care facility, a clinic, home health, and many other service areas and function in several capacities such as staff developer or supervisor. If you decide to pursue your RN education the advantage to being an LVN is that you no longer have the stress of waiting and wondering what your career will be because you are already working as a nurse! You also benefit from having a job that is paying you to have the practical experience which puts you at a greater advantage over an RN student. Of course the greatest benefit to being a Vocational Nurse is that you have the knowledge not only to help other people, but you are better able to help your family and friends when they are in need. Start your career now!

7 Be A Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse Hay Tro Thanh Y Ta! What How Who Where When Job Security High $ Income & Benefits

8 2 Big Issues Affecting Your Decision Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) English as a Second Language (ESL) APEX 3 Dimensional ESL Training Good & Proven ESL Support at Nursing Schools throughout the 2 year Program $ Costs Tuition & Fees Room & Board Transportation

9 3 Dimensional English/ESL Almost All English/ESL Programs Being Taught Are 1 Dimensional All English/ESL Programs Being Taught Are 1 or 2 Dimensional We Offer A Unique 3 Dimensional English/ESL One Of A Kind* Training That Includes: Standard English/ESL.1 st Cross Cultural, Practical & Professional English.2 nd Accent Modification/Reduction.3 rd * Dr. Joseph M. Vo (1) Chair of the DBA and EdD Programs of the University of Sarasota/Florida, (2) Dean of the College of Business & Information Technology of Argosy University in Orange County/California, and (3) Post Doctoral Research at Harvard University & Post Graduate/Master at Kellogg Business School of Northwestern University Outstanding Professor of the Year (USA 02/ 03/,04) Outstanding Academic & Administrative Leadership Awards (USA 03) Ve Vang Dan Viet Publication Awards TrongMinh Annuals (USA 03) & Bao Tuoi Tre (VN 03) Grand Marshal of the 04 Vietnamese New Year (TET) Parade in Little Saigon, California, USA

10 Cost Comparison of US Joint AS LVN vs. Thai BSNursing Programs THAI BSNursing Baht$400,000 (US$13,000) 4 Years US AS LVNursing Baht$xxxx (US$36,000) 2 Years THAI Nursing Yr Salary Baht$xxxx (US$4,000) & THAI Additional Patient Care US$8,000/Yr Total US$12,000/Yr US LVN Yr Salary Baht$xxxx (US$48,000)/Yr THAI Nursing Career 20 Yrs x US$12,000 = US$240,000 US LVNursing Career 20 Yrs x US$48,000 = US$960,000 THAI BSNursing No USA Green Card No Family USA Green Cards US AS LVNursing Yes USA Green Card Yes Family USA Green Card* (* Including Retirement Benefits for the Elderly = US$1,000/Month) USA Green Card US$40,000 False Marriages OR US$500,000 US$1,000,000 Investment

11 Cost Comparison of US NCLEX RN vs. Thai RNursing Professionals THAI BSNursing Baht$400,000 (US$13,000) 4 Years US NCLEX RN1/RN2 Baht$xxxx (US$15,000 /20,000) 1 Yr THAI Nursing Yr Salary Baht$xxxx (US$4,000) & THAI Additional Patient Care US$8,000/Yr Total US$12,000/Yr US RN Yr Salary Baht$xxxx (US$70,000)/Yr THAI Nursing Career 20 Yrs x US$12,000 = US$240,000 US LVNursing Career 20 Yrs x US$70,000 = US$1,400,000 THAI BSNursing No USA Green Card No Family USA Green Cards US AS LVNursing Yes USA Green Card Yes Family USA Green Card* (* Including Retirement Benefits for the Elderly = US$1,000/Month) USA Green Card US$40,000 False Marriages OR US$500,000 US$1,000,000 Investment

12 Requirements for Registration* AS/AA LVN: Completion of 12 th Grade of High School (Transcript) or GED* RN: Completion of RN & License in Home Country Clear Background Check Pass the Entrance Test* Reading 52% Math 52% (* Pre Nursing Program: GED, Medical ESL, and CNA & HHA Costs) I 20 for International Student Visa/ESL* All Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by Foreign Education Credentialing Agency Interview with Director 3 Letters of Recommendation Verification of previous education or experience in the health care field

13 30 Unit Non Degreed RN* $75,000/Yr Career Pathway

14 Int l Students Career Pathway* * I 20 Int l Student Visa: AS/AA LVN > OPT > RN > Extended Employment (PR) Pre Nursing Program: GED + Medical ESL + CNA & HHA

15 LVN Scope of Practice A LVN must work under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD), or surgeons LVN can: Give medications through all routes intravenous (IV). Monitor IV therapy Perform wound treatments Take vital signs Collect laboratory samples Document on the medical record Take leadership positions for except

16 Places Where LVNs Work Salary (Annual Stats) $25 Per Hour $48,000 Per Year High School: $25,000 AA: $35,000 BA: $50,000 MBA: $75,000 Acute Medical/Surgical Hospitals Long Term Care Home Care Agencies Outpatient Clinics Doctor's Offices Ambulatory Surgery Centers Dialysis Centers Blood Banks Psychiatric Hospitals Correctional Facilities VN Programs

17 Contents of the AS/AA LVN Program 1. ESL (1 Year) 2. AS/AA (Associate in Science/Arts Degree) in Nursing Prerequisites 3. General Education 4. NCLEX LVN 5. Work Permit 6. Job Placement 7. Apply for Social Security Number (SSN) after graduation

18 Nursing (Associate in Arts Degree) Prerequisites & General Education 1st Year FIRST SEMESTER (15 units) SECOND SEMESTER (15 units) Biblical Theology (3) Systematic Theology, Christology and Soteriology (3) Christian Counseling (3) Introduction to Old & New Testament (3) General Biology (3) College English, writing (3) General Psychology (3) Introduction to Philosophy (3) College English Reading (3) Anatomy (3) SUMMER SECTION (6 units) WINTER SECTION (6 units) Medical Terminology (3) Human Growth and Development Nutrition (3) Math (3) NCLEX LVN Program Introduction 2nd Year FIRST SEMESTER (16 units) SUMMER SEMESTER (16 units) Fundamentals of Nursing (10) Medical Surgical Nursing I (10) Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical Lab (6) Medical Surgical Nursing I, Clinical Lab (6) SECOND SEMESTER (16 units) WINTER SEMESTER (16 units) Medical Surgical Nursing II (10) Maternity/Pediatrics Nursing/Nursing Leadership and Supervision (10) Medical Surgical Nursing II, Clinical Lab (6) Maternity/Pediatrics Nursing/ Nursing Leadership and Supervision, Clinical Lab (6)

19 Process for AS/AA LVN 1. Submit Application Form 2. Get I 20 for F 1 student Visa 3. Learn LVN programs 1st year: ESL/ General Education / Medical Terminology 2nd year: NCLEX LVN / Hospital Practical English with Outside Externship / CPR / TOEFL or IELTS 4. Apply for NCLEX LVN 5. Pass NCLEX LVN exam 6. Offer Job placement 7. Apply for Social Security Number after graduation 8. Work for 1 year with OPT (Occupational Practical Training Visa) Legal fee is an extra 9. Work for 2 years with H 2B visa 10. Apply for NCLEX RN after 3 years work 11. Pass TOEFL or IELTS for Visa screen 12. Obtain working visa sponsor (sponsored by hospitals, medical clinic, etc.) 13. Work at hospital with H 1B visa 14. Applicable for a Green Card (Permanent Visa) Legal fee must be paid by students

20 Contents of the RN* (Non Degreed) Program 1. ESL (1 Year) 2. Medical Terminology 3. NCLEX RN (Unlimited) 4. TOEFL or IELTS (Unlimited) 5. Hospital Practical English 6. Work Permit 7. Job Placement * RN: Registered Nurse Who Completed the Nursing Program & Licensed in the Home Country

21 Process for RN (Non Degreed) Program 1. Submit Application Form 2. Prepare for ATT (Authorization To Test) 3. Obtain I 20 for F 1 student Visa 4. Qualified ATT ID from NCSBN (National Council of State Board of Nursing) 5. Learn RN programs 1. 1st year: ESL / Medical Terminology / Hospital Practical English 2. 2nd year: NCLEX RN / Outside Externship / CPR / TOEFL or IELTS 6. Apply for NCLEX RN 7. Pass NCLEX RN exam 8. Offer Job placement 9. Pass TOEFL or IELTS for Visa screen 10. Obtain a working visa sponsor (sponsored by hospitals, medical clinic, etc.) 11. Work at hospital with H 1B visa 12. Apply for a Green Card (Permanent Visa) Legal fee might be negotiable with a visa sponsor

22 Vocational Nursing Program Class of 2008

23 American College of Nursing Nurse Shortages: 22,500 in California NOW, and 116,000 Nurses by 2020 Over 1,000,000 Nurses Needed in the US by 2020 ARE YOU PREPARED? Be a Nurse! By Eva Artates MSN, RN, PHN The shortage in nurses is worse in California; this state ranks 50 th out of the 50 states as having the most need of nurses. Due to several factors, the estimated shortage of 22,500 nurses at this time is projected to increase five times in less than 20 years from now. A projected need of 116,000 registered nurses (RN) is expected in California, and over 1,000,000 RNs in the United States by the year Nursing still remains as one of the most rewarding occupations there is. There are several academic routes toward being a registered nurse. Many aspiring nurses take community college prerequisite courses in hopes that they can graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing in two years. Unfortunately, the colleges wait list to start the Nursing program can be as long as two to eight years. Needless to say, it is difficult to plan life when one has an unreliable time line. Consider however this career alternative: become a Vocational Nurse in as little as one year and start earning approximately $48,000 annually. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) practices under the direction of a physician or a registered nurse (BVNPT). You can work in various healthcare settings such as a hospital, a long term care facility, a clinic, home health, and many other service areas and function in several capacities such as staff developer or supervisor. If you decide to pursue your RN education the advantage to being an LVN is that you no longer have the stress of waiting and wondering what your career will be because you are already working as a nurse! You also benefit from having a job that is paying you to have the practical experience which puts you at a greater advantage over an RN student. Of course the greatest benefit to being a Vocational Nurse is that you have the knowledge not only to help other people, but you are better able to help your family and friends when they are in need. Start your career now! At College of Medical Arts, you will gain the knowledge, training, and self confidence to reach your goal.

24 American Nursing Colleges Nurse Shortages: 22,500 in California NOW, and 116,000 Nurses by 2020 Over 1,000,000 Nurses Needed in the US by 2020 ARE YOU PREPARED? The Average Hourly Income LVN: $25/h RN: $40/h Average Annual Income in US LVN: $48,000/Year RN: $75,000?Year Additional & Long Term Employment in the U.S. Job Performance

25 Why APEX? 30 Years of Experience in the U.S. Educational Systems Extensive Educational Network with, and Exclusive Agent for, Multiple Fully Accredited American Nursing Schools, Solid Supporting Staff, and Successful English/ESL Training Programs Available Home Stay & Transportation in the U.S. Extensive Job Placement Network in California with 2,000 Hospitals/Clinics/Medical Offices/OutPatients/LTermCares Guaranteed Job Placement Post AS/AA LVN Graduation & NCLEX Licensure in the Third Year Additional & Long Term Employment in the U.S. Job Performance

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27 NCLEX-LVN and NCLEX-RN Job Placement 1) Passing Rate for First Time Testing : 95 % 2) Job Placement Rate: 100 % (Year 2001, 2008) United Human Services, Inc. (UHS)

28 APEX Benefits Thorough ONEES Consultation & Evaluation Selecting An Ideal Nursing College That Fits Your Needs Preparing You for Admissions: Required Docs Free Session on 3 Dimensional ESL Guidelines & American Test Taking Entrance Exams Personal Essay Letters of Recommendation Interview Close & Exclusive Partnership with Your Nursing College & Availability of APEX Support When Needed Centralized Parent Agent Student Contact While Studying in the U.S.

29 American Nursing Colleges Nurse Shortages: 22,500 in California NOW, and 116,000 Nurses by 2020 Over 1,000,000 Nurses Needed in the US by 2020 ARE YOU PREPARED? The Average Hourly Income LVN: $25/h RN: $40/h Average Annual Income in US LVN: $48,000/Year RN: $75,000?Year Additional & Long Term Employment in the U.S. Job Performance

30 Your Potential Questions TEN (+1) MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Any Problems with Graduates Job Placements? 2. Have Asian Nurses Had Difficulties Looking/Finding Jobs? Why? 3. Can Foreigners Overcome the English Barriers? ESL Reality? 4. How Can Tuitions Be Compared Among Various Nursing Schools? Any Financial/Governmental Assistances? 5. Have Nursing Shortages Been Real? Are their High Salaries Real? 6. Why Should I Attend Private Nursing Schools While State Public Colleges Offer the Same Cheaper Programs? 7. What Do LVN s/rn s Work? Where? How? Can They Advance Professionally? 8. What Are the Requirements to Enroll into the LVN Program? The RN Program? 9. How Difficult is the State Board Exam NCLEX LV & NCLEX RN? Can I Retake It? 10. How Do I Know That the APEX Nursing Networks Are Good? Better than the Other Schools? 11. US Visa Conversion Status for International Holders F1/F2, H1B/H2, B1/B2, J1?

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