Filipino Emergency Department Nurse in Guam | Nurse Talk #7 | Pinoy US Nurse

From emergency technician to emergency nurse!

Our guest in this episode is Nurse Mark David Elano Guayco who is an emergency department nurse in Guam. On the show, he tells us how beautiful Guam is and how it feels like home to us Filipino nurses. With plane tickets ranging from $150-300 and only 4 hours away from the Philippines, Guam is definitely a place to consider after accomplishing your contract from your employer! 😊

I appreciate your time, Nurse Mark! You're the man!

00:00 Intro
1:00 When did you arrive in Guam? Please share us your story as a nurse.
3:01 How long did you practice nursing in the Philippines?
3:23 Where did you process your NCLEX?
5:20 What's your status when you arrive in America?
6:45 From ER technician to ER nurse. How long was the orientation/shadowing?
9:17 Additional training or certification to become an ER nurse?
13:49 How long did you prepare for the CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)?
16:55 Typical day at the emergency department? Nurse:patient ratio?
17:21 Background about Guam?
22:25 Cost of the plane ticket from Ph to Guam?
25:05 Cost of living in Guam?
28:09 Nurse union?
30:53 Funny moments at work?
35:01 Is a "Karen" common in Guam?
36:35 Government or private hospital?
41:47 Activities in Guam? What do you do during your day offs?
44:35 Do you plan on relocating to other states?
46:35 Tips for those pursuing their American dream?
51:37 Outro

Checkout Mark's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGuaycoChannel

About this video: Welcome to the TNP Nurse Talk! In each episode, Daniel talks with nurses around the world (but more focused in the US) about their nursing experience in other countries. This show will give you an idea about the life of Filipino nurses abroad.

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