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Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 11:56pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
OK. Will email you in the next few mins. |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 11:48pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
A lot of North Texas, Posum Kingdom etc. Yes lets do that. |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 11:31pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
Yes we are!!! And we had rain too. Prayer works, No am hardly here, I guess today is my day . I have posted more today than any day I can remember, but thats also because am talking to you. I enjoy visiting the site though |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 11:23pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
Remember big Texas hospitality is waiting for you when you decide to make it back, I heard Texas created the most jobs in the country from most recent reports in spite of gov Perry running us aground with record budget deficits |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 11:10pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
Bostonian!! You should come back to TX if you can, I love it, one of best palces to live. Did my residency in Albany NY, couldn't deal with the snow. Haven't missed it since I left. My cousin is graduating Harvard Business School May 26. Will be there, |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 10:55pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
Kinda cloudy right now. Rained a bit overnight with some thunders and very beautiful lightning to go with it, Are you in Plano? |
Celebrities / Re: Regina Askia Is Now A Registered Nurse (pics)! by Dale1(m): 10:49pm On Apr 24, 2011 |
Uhmm, Lots of assumptions and misinformation here, RNs start and stay around the mid 40 and 50 thousand range (one job). Gets slightly higher if you are a nurse manager. When an RN goes on to become a Nurse practitioner (FNP, Psychiatry etc) by doing a Masters and some clinical rotations, they usually start around 70's to 80's where there's a shortage of physicians. Some may earn slightly more than that. My NP earns mid 80's, in this part of Texas because we need them more here. I have encouraged some of my RNs to go for their masters and become NPs. Its harder to recruit physicians in this part of TX so any help I get is well appreciated. Her contemporaries in Atlanta GA would be grateful to earn mid 70,000 or 80,000 plus. Nurse Practitioners help fill some of the gap under an MDs supervision/license. (To my knowledge, only in Washington State can an NP practice without a physicians license to cover them.) In only one instance is there an anomaly of income- nurse anesthetists could get paid in the mid 100's. There are very few of them compared to the hundreds of thousands of nurses out there, They are there because of the horrible shortage of anesthetists who themselves earn around the 300's onwards depending on the kind of practice - (employed, solo or you are part of a group). Otherwise nurses do not earn these amounts being quoted here, PhD or not. With a PhD, most nurses usually combine teaching with some clinical work if they desire to. Having a PhD will never elevate you to the status of an MD here. Just thought to clarify. Of course, an RN still earns around or even more than the average wage here in the US, all things considered. |
Politics / Re: Nnewi City: Abandoned And Neglected! by Dale1(m): 4:04am On Jan 24, 2011 |
There is truth that Nnewi, along with most Nigerian towns cities or whatever need "progress". The poster and most of the Igbos have rightly focused on this town and the need for govermental involvement. There should be no quarell with that. What shows up here in the posts is the frustrations of most Nigerians, but being passionately and clearly expressed by Igbos, Afterall the discussion is about Nnewi and not Ijebu Ode or Owo even though the SAME plight affects all these towns. Nobody should begrudge them from expressing their frustartions. The backwardness of Nnewi, Sagamu, Aba, Ore, Ibadan, Onitsha etc is a failure of leadership, irrespective of tribe. If we as Nigerians can rise up to demand accountability from the so called rulers, then things are likely to be different. It does not help to have Yorubas blaming Igbos for complaining or Igbos (not all) blaming Yorubas for their plight or mistakenly assuming that once they have Biafra, some form of Utopia will suddenly arrive for Igbos in spite of lack of purposeful leadership. Plus that dream just continues to alienate the Igbos from the political framework of Nigeria as it currently exists. My advice is to focus on the entity Nigeria that you are currently part of, rather than hoping to have development only after Biafra has arrived. I am Yoruba and I feel for the Igbos plight but I dont agree blaming each other is way to go. Let's work harder to have responsive elected officials in every corner of this country. Just my 2 cents. |
Romance / Re: I Am Doing Something Abominable And I Know But I Need Help by Dale1(m): 1:47am On Jan 23, 2011 |
The story is likely made up, and poster is having a laugh re: the reactions to the story |
Politics / Re: Efcc Arrests Arik Air’s Chief Pilot by Dale1(m): 6:42pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Does it not make sense for at least some agency in Nigeria be doing something to at least bring some sense of decency to an already chaotic country? The argument that EFCC should have nothing to do with tax evasion/avoidance is not as important as which agency is ready to do it anyway? I mean is it true that this company is breaking the rules? But that does not appear important to some posters as much as "oh, is this what EFCC is meant to be doing?" I'm sure if someone kills one of your family members and the nigerian Police does nothing (as usual) but some agency, even a foreign one like Scotland yard steps in to help (an unlikely scenario), you wouldn't be arguing about the legitimacy of that help you are getting, would you? Pls guys wake up and be aware that this country needs all the help we can get to start moving in the right direction. The problem is most Nigerians are not invested in their country, maybe only in word of mouth. Thank you. |
Health / Re: My Girlfriend Is A Sleep-Walker (Somnambulist) by Dale1(m): 9:42pm On Aug 27, 2009 |
OMG!!!!!!! am laughing and falling off my chair. Good thing am not at work, hehehe |
Politics / Re: CIBN Removes Erastus Akingbola by Dale1(m): 9:35pm On Aug 27, 2009 |
A few bank bosses are sacked, rightly so by the the CBN (by the way if you don't know, that's the job of any country's Central Bank) after CBN looked into their books. CBN did it to protect the money that belongs to you. Believe it or not. They are already pumping money that belongs to you into these banks to avoid their collapse. And some of the guys here are sorry for him? As usual, conspiracy theories are flying around, selective this, selective that, blah blah blah. It is either you guys are just plain ignorant or being totally mischivious. Get your heads out from your behinds guys. It is sad that when the rare naija man or woman shows up once in a blue moon to do what is right - the response is typically what we see from you guys. Naija has a looooonnnnng way to go if it's youth are still this ignorant of their rights and what belongs to them. And I am not a Northerner before you start firing your ignorant defense of your beliefs. This is sickening. Let CBN do it's job even if imperfectly! Maybe we may start to craw out of this mess no matter how slowly, |
Career / Re: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by Dale1(m): 12:08am On Apr 17, 2009 |
I feel and identify with your frustrations. I went to med school "virtually for free" in UCH (compared to the cost here). I went to med school just to be a doc, not thinking about prestige or money at that time, just what I wanted to do. Reality started to set in however after NYSC. You start to think, what's gonig on? I remember one friend who left and joined a leasing co, with car and the rest, God so good, I left for the UK, did the training starting as SHO but was focused so much on coming to the states so I put my heart, soul and money (Kaplan in London) in USMLE and eventually came here to the States. I have done residency and fellowship in my speciality and now work in the state of Tx. There is no better place in the world to be a physician than here, just my opinion. I have shared my personal story to encourage those of you who may be discouraged to not give up if this is what you want to do. Making a move to leave or stay in Naija/UK remains a very difficult personal decision. The challenges and sacrifices can be and are usually enormous but if many of us have done it, I don't see why you can't if you want to. What I would say is the rewards of hard work -not just monetary-in ANY speciality of medicine will for the most part lead to job satisfaction. I will be glad to answer questions that will help, I however can't promise quick replies but I will try my best. I really do feel for my fellow physicians but ONLY YOU can do something about your situation of course relying on God's help and favor. The Naija Fed govt or state govts have not yet got to the point of realizing the importance of delivering healthcare to it's citizens. They are not about to start worrying about the renumeration of the physicians moreso, at least not now, and I don't know when. Just my two cents. 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: Mallam Ribadu Dismissed From The Police! by Dale1(m): 9:12pm On Dec 29, 2008 |
Again, it's no wonder why Nigeria is in the current moribund state despite it's vast resources. This board is a gathering of Nigerians right? Ok imagine the partisan blindness shown by some on this board to corruption (widely recognized as a deeply ingrained national malaise) - Look closely and see how passionate some people here will give their lives to ensure that Nigeria continues on the same path of ruination while other nations are progressing. Ok now translate this scenario on this board to the national stage. You get the picture? multiply the insincerity and confusion on this board to the local govts, states and national polity. What do you see? progress? Naaah. What you see is what you get! You can imagine how hard Ribadus work must have been amongst the likes of certain people here who see no wrong in the direction this rudderless ship is going! Unfortunately, most Nigerians cry for things to change but can't stomach the actions that are necessary for true change to happen.!! So no surprises regarding the backlash at the work Ribadu tried to do no matter how imperfect it was. Moreover, that was the very first time ever that anything like that would happen in or be attempted in Nigeria. If it needed some tweaking, then do it, but don't throw away the baby and the bath water!!! Sadly, the president has no liver to effect any positive change so the lunacy continues.! The insanity, confusion and groping in the dark will continue while other countries are moving on!!! So dance on everybody!!. If you are on the side of the looters as is very apparent here with some of you, go on, enjoy! You don't even need to post anything here to justify your corrupt nature! We understand. It's in the genes, trust me it's not your fault! That's why it's hard for you to see it! For the few who know we MUST do things different if Nigeria is to change, more grease to your elbows!!! We need at least another 100 years before a new generation of right thinking Nigerians will be in the majority!! This is no exaggeration. Look at the kids of the current looters? where is the hope? All the best and happy New Year to all (except the thieves and crooks of course!) |
Politics / Re: Mallam Ribadu Dismissed From The Police! by Dale1(m): 5:21am On Dec 25, 2008 |
It is a sad day to be called a Nigerian! It will take another 3 generations (120 years) for any semblance of civilization to show up in that land. Just look at the responses on this board and you will understand! That is the next generation of the leaders if anyone is still wondering. It is hopelesss!! Don't be deceived, every generation here and there will have one or two shining lights that will show up but they will not be enough to effect change when majority of the people are NOT interested in positive change! The leaders of Dubai, UK, US, Japan etc.are all chosen from the gene pool that populate those nations. The gene pool in current Nigeria needs at least 3 generations to clean out the inherent corruption that is plaguing them!! So am not at all surprised about the responses of some folk here who if given a chance in government will loot so much that they will make Babangida look like a saint!. They know themselves and soon, they will start to respond in not so surprising fashion to my post! I do not regret my decision to leave Nigeria so many years ago even as a relatively well paid young man then. I have been blessed to live and work in Nigeria, UK and now for about 7 years in the US practicing my profession without one day lost. I thank God I left then and some of you should not even try to cast any stones because I'm too far away, I am a first class citizen here. I have never once as a black man with a foreign accent beg for whatt belongs to me. NOT ONCE!!! Try that at "home'. Thank God my kids have a good life and I am well respected at work and in my community. And I am not the only one who feels like that. But in Nigeria, the government, not just the mafia Ribadu aggrieved , but the legitimate(??) govt is throwing stones and shooting at a man (I said a man, not an angel) who tried to give us a better name in the international standing of nations!!! What a shame!! Good luck to you all. Merry Christmas!! To the thieves and their supporters and apologetics, continue to steal and plunder. To the patriots, more courage and Godspeed!! You lay on your bed the way you make it! That's all. |
Business / Re: Why Are Nigerians Made Scapegoat For Scams All Over The World? by Dale1(m): 2:55am On Apr 01, 2008 |
@ sweet T Cool. I took a friend from Atlanta there and he was very impressed. I thought that was cool coming from a guy who lives in Atlanta with it's huge Nigerian population, oh, I don't know the owner or anything like that, just thought you might want to try it. As for the topic, Sweet T, I understand your passion and share in it but again, try to tone down the side that is directed at particular people like e monkey. For example, you don't know if he was deported or not; moreover, I suspect you said it in anger to hurt him. The same goes for e monkey and the others who are attacking sweet T. Sweet T is entitled to his own opinions. Let us direct our anger towards the bad guys. You are not the bad guys. We know who they are. As for me, I would of course prefer to live in my fatherland, I know my colleagues in Nigeria who have built huge hospitals and businesses and the like and are way rich beyond words. But I'm not after just that, I chose to remain here for my own reasons. So let us spare ourselves the agony of personal attacks and focus on how to improve our image. |
Business / Re: Why Are Nigerians Made Scapegoat For Scams All Over The World? by Dale1(m): 2:31am On Apr 01, 2008 |
@ sweet T Just off topic, I notice you live in big D? I live in Plano. Have you tried Murphy's? It's a good Naija eating place in Richardson, off Greenville avenue. Quite nice if you haven't tried it. |
Fashion / Re: My First Business Through Nairaland Is Sucessful! by Dale1(m): 2:18am On Apr 01, 2008 |
Sir, Can you shed more light? a. did you deliver first or you got paid first? 2. you mentioned how you deliver, but exactly how do you get paid? 3. Do you have a catalogue/some pics (online?) of your works or it's in the pipeline? 4. Who choses the material? And would you accept a customer's material? Thanks. Appreciate your response and more grease to your elbows. |
Business / Re: Why Are Nigerians Made Scapegoat For Scams All Over The World? by Dale1(m): 2:04am On Apr 01, 2008 |
Folks, pls don't fall into the temptation of attacking ourselves. I know we are passionate about our ideas, but personal attacks will not help us focus on the solution to our problems. The bad guys are the evil professional politicians and if anything, let us direct our venom towards them and not towards each other. Remember, they are enjoying the loot while you guys are bringing yourselves down and wearing each other out!!! Wake up my friends!!!! We can have very good, passionate and honest discussions without tearing ourselves down! Trust me, it is possible. |
Business / Re: Why Are Nigerians Made Scapegoat For Scams All Over The World? by Dale1(m): 8:13pm On Mar 31, 2008 |
Definitely, Nigeria of today is not the same one of a few years ago and there has been progress in certain areas and people are working hard. We are by far some of the most hard working and most resilient people in the world. We have proven ourselves in ALL fields of human endeavor, both at home and abroad. In my field, we are very highly respected everywhere. There is no doubt as to the industrious nature of the typical Nigerian. And it is NOT true that most of us are corrupt. I know many Nigerians and it's simply not true. We should rather direct our energy at the ruling elite, the gang of people who have been giving us the bad name. They, the corrupt politicians are the ones we should be demanding change from. That is starting to happen but it will take a long time yet to see very tangible change. Guys here, you or me are not the enemy, it is the ruling elite who are intent on wasting generations of Nigerians that should be our focus. It is unnecessary to fight each other here. of course, we all differ in the way we think about the same issues. that's natural. You are not robots. So let's be civil and let's face the common enemy. Most of the bad name has been created by the looters, and have only been worsened by the small number of Nigerian 419 who I believe are simply modelling the behavior of these psychopathic politicians. |
Business / Re: Why Are Nigerians Made Scapegoat For Scams All Over The World? by Dale1(m): 4:56am On Mar 31, 2008 |
a. It seems there is a common thing that most posters agree with, which is Naija needs to make progress. But I worry abou those on this forum who may be saying that because 'other countries' are corrupt, then we should just not be too bothered, not talk, not 'expose' it and should indeed try to protect or hush hush Naija's own social problems. At least that seems to be what I'm reading although that may not be entirely the intention of the writers. There is need to revamp of our image. 'Abstain from all appearance of evil'. I don't care if Italians or British are stealing. I care about the image Naija has right now. there is no smoke without fire. abi? b. It is anyone's right to live anywhere in the world. I would not appreciate it if I'm called names for chosing to live in Texas or in Naija. So pls stop the mudslinging. Nowhere is perfect. I'm blessed to have lived and worked in Naija, UK and now Ame. (I actually experienced more discrimination in Naija than anywhere else, just my own personal experience) c. Has anyone noticed that those who live abroad appear to have a sense of urgency re: Naija's social problems vs those who live in Naija? I see this all the time. When my family members visit, they say haba, it's not that bad ojare Any takes on this disparity? or there is none? |
Nairaland / General / Re: New Egyptian In Here by Dale1(m): 10:41pm On Dec 31, 2007 |
Welcome. I'm a Nigerian living in Texas. 5 just joined too. If I may ask, why are you interested in Nigeria? Happy new year to everyone. |
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