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PrettyJossy:
Greetings,

Pls I need guidance either from you or any other here. Had to quote as I saw you read Biomedical science which is my field too. I have been reading alot and sincerely,right now am just kinda getting discouraged as it seems not to be working.

I have a first degree in Biochemistry,with an associate degree in Medical laboratory science. I had tried skilled worker route but I don send application taya. Recently I read about accelerated nursing here,intend going that route. Pls direct me cos as I am now, I don't even know how or what to do again

Poormanpikin:
Thank you for your suggestion.

Given my financial constraints, I've made a strategic decision to focus on schools that align with my circumstances. Specifically, I'm from the far north, and the costs associated with traveling to cities like Lagos or Abuja to sit for standardized tests, coupled with accommodation expenses, are prohibitive for me. To circumvent this challenge, I've opted for universities that don't require standardized tests. Furthermore, since my bachelor's degree was earned in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, I've also prioritized schools that waive English proficiency tests. Additionally, I've selected schools that accept unofficial transcripts and don't necessitate external evaluations, which simplifies the application process. I've identified eight universities that meet these criteria, and I'm currently working on saving up for application fees, as none of the schools I've contacted offer fee waivers for international students. I'm planning to apply to at least three schools initially. I'd appreciate any further guidance or insights that could support my application journey.

malali:
Nigeria is being exploited by UK,USA and Canada by poaching their best healthcare workers.

They let Nigeria train them(for relatively free) only for them to hire them for peanuts into their own system.

How does the USA,UK and Canada prevent this happening to them ?

They saddle all graduates with huge loans.......give or take 350 thousand dollars.

So that when you graduate, you will be forced to work in the USA, if you desire to pay back that loan.

If you decide to go work somewhere else, you will never be able to pay back that loan.(They devalue the currency of the home country)

If Nigerian government wants to stop this, they need to saddle all those courses that are high brain-drain prone with huge loans.

Give every doctor a 10 million Naira loan, payable only to his tuition and then give them a job where 1 million Naira is forgiven every year or 500k every year. Only award them certificates as doctors after the loans are paid in full or on completion of a mandatory 10 years of working in a government hospital. Salaries have to be competitive and realistic. No doctor should earn less than a senator.

This will deter a lot of health workers from going abroad the next day after graduating.

Maxxim:
Toranaga is a master strategist, he knows how to use people and explore people's reservation and respect for em, why is Ochiba hell bent on revenging em, her story with Mariko isn't clear enough.
In a flip side is Ochiba trying to push Toranaga to war to seek revenge against ishido and other clan leaders and keep herself safe? idk but I'm sure the next episode is nothing but full blown war

miscoe:
I got admitted on Monday 4th of this month.

Decision might be on a rolling basis

Belizas:
Dear All,
Pls I need a guide on how to go about everything without making mistakes .
- I applied for an associate degree program and the school has sent form 1-20,
What is the first thing to do

Somatohadidas:
After admission (and funding for those who need it), and you've decided where you want to go:

✅ Request for your i-20 from your school. Some give one or both of soft/hard copy, and you might pay shipping fee for hardcopy in some schools ($50 - $100). You'll usually supply details of passport page, ability to cover cost like funding letter or bank statement, etc. for this.

✅ Get the i-20. I'll suggest you request the e-copy even if the school wants to send hardcopy, so that you can use the details to book your visa interview while awaiting the hard copy. A4 printed of i-20 is acceptable at embassy. After i-20, the next 3 items can be in any order.

✅ Start filling your DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ . You can use this video as a guide when filling it: https://www.facebook.com/287980197932222/videos/318718789713853

✅ Create a CGI profile at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-appointmentschedule.asp and pay for your visa fee, costs #67,200 with GT Bank, and book your date at your desired location if an available one shows.

✅ Pay Sevis fee. You can create a coupon at fmjfee.com but someone in the US has to pay it for you. It costs $350, but there might be a $10 processing fee and people's dollar rates differ. So expect a wide range when converted. To be safe, the payment must be confirmed at least 72 hours prior to your interview.

✅ Prepare for your interview and ace it.✌�

✅ Book your flight, typical ranges can cost from 250k - 400k for cheapest ones depending on location, or go for the more expensive and comfortable ones.

Good luck.�

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Ventura1:
I quiet agreed, I suggest that the requirements for basic medical training be lowered to allow the country fill the widening gaps in the sector.

Dike987:
Today was mass denial, literally everyone including myself was denied in Lagos.

Here is my transcript with the Fat Hairy Man

Dike: Good morning officer
VO: (Smiling) Good morning and please can I have your I-20
Dike: Here you go officer
VO: Why did you choose this course
Dike: I chose this course because my country has a problem with crime and with criminology I get to know why this crimes are being created, I get to know how they are being committed and the most important thing I get to how to tackle it as I am very passionate about the safety of my country
VO: Why did you choose this school?
Dike: I chose this school because it has a criminal research center and with this, it will expose how criminal minds work to me as I will be taught with criminal cases and this will also prepare me to tackle criminal and crimes in the real world and most importantly my beloved country
VO: What’s your post graduate plan
Dike: To come back home to work with one of the top two agencies fighting crime which are Efcc and Dss (I told this man the full acronym ooo) he nodded as if say 🥹🥹🥹
VO: Then he asked me who will be sponsoring and what does he do
Dike: I said my dad and after he asked what he does for a living, I answered and said he owns a company na so this man ask how many workers, just to say something which I told I am wrong I told him 1k workers!! He screamed 1000 na so baba say sorry bla bla

I felt bad but then you need to see how everyone was denied today, during my time there I didn’t see white paper to anyone and all windows were active

Snow1:
Run away from these agencies, look for a direct hire and make sure your pay off/ break Off contract is less or equal to $20k

Debbieeeeeee:
I did GT but the material was given to me by someone who did the IELTS academic version.

Debbieeeeeee:
Send me an email I’ll share a material for writing that I have with you via WhatsApp.

christobabee:
Please WES is not evaluating my school certificate/ transcript, so I opted for IEE but since have been checking schools, most schools requested for WES. what can I do?

misterditto:
Thanks so much, I appreciate your input. Yeah I still have valid BRP and in the real sense health and safety is relevant/relatable to project management. I had 9years experience before I went for MSc in Health and Safety with some Intl certifications in the same field even working in the same field in UK. MSc result is not yet out reason why I cant apply for PhD now. I am open to guide/support/advice and been tutor of the journey.

Baddestguyp:
Only one episode of Citadel left to air

Yet this show has yet to make an impact. It's one of the most expensive shows ever made. But it has almost 0 online engagement...wow

This has to be a money laundering scheme

chibertha:
Really
Please educate me
I am an engineer and we are awarded PhD in the specific of engineering we choose
For example I am going for PhD in Civil Engineering next year

Please � I like to learn teach me

abduleez1:
Prime TV is being dished out this month.

Afodot0022:
Pls what simple medical test can one do to ascertain if the kidney is in good condition

Ngoziezel:
Thank you so much...from your clear explanations,you are a doctor.
I am currently not pregnant...I gave birth 7 months ago.
I am a breastfeeding mother.
Although,before my pregnancy,I used to notice that during my menstruation,I am always tired and even feel dizzy atimes...but they fade away after 1 or 2 weeks of my menstruation.
And like I stated in my write up too...I delivered my 2 children through CS within a period of 2 years.

My major concern in the result is....the Doctor said I am Iron deficient..
But my HB and HCT are within range.
Can being Iron deficient without Anemia make me tired and breathlessness on exertion?

Also please,does low MCV and MCH levels actually mean low Iron?


So sorry that I am asking so many questions at a time....and not like I don't trust what the doctor have said,just that some doctors don't like taking time to explain certain things to patients.
I actually asked the doctor if one can be Iron deficient and have normal levels of HB and HCT....he just told me to go and take the prescribed medication.

Ngoziezel:
Dear Doctors in the house,
I have been experiencing this extreme tiredness and heart palpitations, cold feets and fast breathing on exertion.I feel better when I lie down.
I have equally gone for virtually all the tests recommended by my doctor,ranging from ECG,ECHO,KIDNEY FUNCTION, THYROID FUNCTION, MALARIA,FASTING BLOOD SUGAR,TYPHOID, URINE CULTURE Tests and they all came out fine.

Recently a doctor asked me to go for Full blood count...my HB came out 13g/dL,HCT came out 41.9%.
MCV came out 70.3 fL.(normal range is 80 -100)
MCH came out 22.7 pg(Normal range is 27.0 - 34.0).
MCHC came out 32.3g/dL.

The doctor pounted out that my MCV and MCH were low and gave me Astyfer capsule to take for 7 days.

Note: I am a lady of 32 years old,
2 children (delivered the both of them through CS)
The youngest is around 7 months .

1) I really want to know what those low levels of MCV and MCH means.
2) Could they have been the reason for my symptoms?
3) Will the Astyfer really help me and for how long do I really need to take the Astyfer capsule?

Note: No fever of any sort.

clockwisereport:
Nobody will open your brain and pour book inside it. You learn alot on your own