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Is RN considered USCE?

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usmledigger
Forum Newbie

Topics: 5
Posts: 19

09/03/08 - 04:33 PM

#1

Hi everybody!
Can you tell me if working as a Registered Nurse in US considered as US clinical experience for residency application?
I've heard very different opinions.
I tried to get an answer from BBB but he/she probably never saw my post.
Thanks.

innocent devil
Forum Guru

Topics: 57
Posts: 850

09/03/08 - 04:40 PM

#2

i think it should be usce...u just mention in ur caf and let the pds decide whether its usce or not...u have only 6 posts so far so all of them were adressed to bbb.if u want to be answered by bbb...mention here name in topic name

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yendor
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Topics: 21
Posts: 180

09/03/08 - 07:44 PM

#3

different programs have a different say on it.. some say its not.. some say it is.. grin

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adr
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Topics: 7
Posts: 62

09/03/08 - 08:18 PM

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i called many programs about it some told me it is, few told me that the PD will decide on it but having a direct patient care interaction is a big plus...than those w/ out...

MAB
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09/03/08 - 10:47 PM

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RN is definately a USCE....thats the top USCE ever....thats hands-on experience with the patients and also with the certification that is from USA.....I have no doubt about it....after all what is the defination of actual USCE????? grin

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usmledigger
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09/03/08 - 11:07 PM

#6

Thank you all!!!
I hope it is USCE...
Thanks again. grin

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