The Global Nurse: Recent Episodes

Kathy Kaye Retardo

The show where Filipino nurses from all over the world get to share their inspiring stories of living and working abroad. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kathy-kaye-retardo/support

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In today's episode, we are featuring Annaliza Rodriguez, MSN. She is the Chief Nursing Officer at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Originally from La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines and now in Philadelphia. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and supporting nursing professionals. We also dive into the topics of grit, resilience, and the significance of having a seat at the decision-making table.

If you have any questions, need advice, or seek mentorship, you can contact Annaliza Rodriguez, MSN, MHA, RN, OCN, NEA-BC via email at anna.rodriguez@fccc.edu or Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalizarodriguez0614/

To support this podcast you can purchase the following books published by Global Nurse Publishing available on Amazon.com

1) Travel Planner - ⁠https://a.co/d/gJUxuML⁠

2) Blood Pressure Logbook. - ⁠https://a.co/d/dsZnFaT⁠

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.

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In today's episode, we are featuring Jumer Adalin, RN. In today's episode, we are featuring Jumer Adalin, RN. Let us hear his story immigration story and his courageous journey in embracing his true gender identity. Also, how he found his passion for becoming an Instagram coach, his advocacy for mental health and how he represents LGBTQ+.

Here is the link to the book on Amazon: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs

Jumer's contact information and Masterclass.

Website is ⁠https://jumeradalin.com/⁠

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jumeradalin

Here is a link to Jumer's free Instagram Masterclass for busy nurses who want to grow on Instagram and monetize their expertise.

To support this podcast you can purchase the following books published by Global Nurse Publishing available on Amazon.com

1) Travel Planner - ⁠https://a.co/d/gJUxuML⁠

2) Blood Pressure Logbook. - ⁠https://a.co/d/dsZnFaT⁠

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.

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In today’s episode, I talked to Nikiya Guzman, BSN, RN who shared her reason for becoming a nurse. She pursued her passion to become a children’s book author for her two beautiful daughters with the support of her entire family.

You can purchase Nikiya’s book entitled: “What Do You See?: An interactive Book for Children” on Amazon - https://a.co/d/1vTMxVc

You can contact Nikiya through Instragram @whatdoyouseebook or email at NikiyaG@gmail.com

To support this podcast you can purchase the following books published by Global Nurse Publishing available at Amazon.com

1)    Travel Planner - https://a.co/d/gJUxuML

2)    Blood Pressure Logbook. - https://a.co/d/dsZnFaT

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Danuco, BSN, RN. Emily is currently working as a coordinator at the Kidney Transplant Department in a San Francisco, CA hospital. We delved into her inspiring journey of immigrating to the US in 1995 and her remarkable career as a nurse spanning nearly three decades.

During our conversation, Emily shared invaluable insights about the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA). She shed light on the association's rich history, emphasized the benefits of PNAA membership, and discussed the various outreach activities carried out by the organization to support Filipino-American nurses across the United States. With 53 chapters and over 4,000 members nationwide, PNAA plays a pivotal role in fostering community and professional development.

We also explored Emily's personal growth and leadership involvement in PNA Northern California and PNA of America over the past six years. Her experiences within these organizations have been immensely rewarding, shaping her into the exceptional leader she is today.

To become a member of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), visit www.mypnaa.org and sign up to join this vibrant community of nursing professionals.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.

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In today's episode, to commemorate National Credit Education Month, I talked to Aileen Ramos. She is a board–certified Registered Nurse in the Greater Seattle area with fourteen years of experience in both inpatient and ambulatory care. Her passion for financial health inspired her to become an NFEC Certified Personal Financial Wellness Consultant to complement her nursing knowledge and MBA. Her quest to help individuals understand the impact of financial health on one's overall well–being is documented in her debut book, Nursing Our Financial Health.

We discussed the impact of credit score in nurses' life, benefits of having good or excellent credit score and strategies to getting out of debt and increasing credit score.

You can contact Aileen: IG - @financialhealthrn

Here is the link for Aileen's e-book (Kindle), Nursing Our Financial Health : https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Our-Financial-Health-Well-Being-ebook/dp/B0BQ9B1S6V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=nursing+our+financial+health+aileen+ramos&qid=1679627022&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

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In today’s episode, we will be talking to Sheila, currently working as travel nurse in Califonia. She has previously worked as a CVICU nurse at Banner Health in Arizona. Sheila will be sharing with us her immigration story and her travel nursing experience. Also, she shared detailed information and resources about travel nursing.

Travel Nursing Agencies/Companies

  1. Emerald Health Services at https://www.emeraldhs.com/

  2. Lead Healthstaff at https://www.leadhealth.com/

  3. Aureus Medical Group at https://www.aureusmedical.com/

  4. Medical Solutions at https://www.medicalsolutions.com/

  5. Aya Healthcare at https://www.ayahealthcare.com/

  6. American Mobile Nursing at https://www.americanmobile.com/

Travel Nursing Resources for Housing/Accommodations

  1. Furnished Finders at https://www.furnishedfinder.com/

  2. Travel Nurse Housing at https://www.travelnursehousing.com/

  3. The Gypsy Nurse Facebook Group

  4. Airbnb

  5. VRBO


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In today’s episode, to celebrate Philippine Independence Day we will explore Financial Independence. I talked to April Waddell. She is a pediatric nurse turned financial wellness coach from Chicago. April was born in Ozamiz City, Mindanao; she immigrated from the Philippines when she was five years old. She recently retired from being a nurse and founded her own company, NurseMoneyDate, LLC. She helps financially frustrated nurses tired of working overtime make smarter money moves like saving and investing so that they can focus on thriving instead of just surviving. She does this by going on fun and educational money dates with her nurse clients.

Resources:

Here's the link to NurseMoneyDate website: https://www.nursemoneydate.com/

Here's the link NurseMoneyDate FREE financial wellness assessment tool: https://www.nursemoneydate.com/free-guide

Here's the link to join the waitlist to be the first to order the book: https://www.nursemoneydate.com/wait-list-ebook


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In today’s episode, we are featuring Vickie Ignacio Goh and Lizette (Maryllis) Romero. Vickie is an CVICU RN in UCLA and Lizette is an oncology RN at City of Hope. In addition to being frontline workers, they are knowledgeable and passionate advocates for their sons who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We discussed the how to navigate resources for children with ASD, rewards and challenges of raising a child in a spectrum, and how ASD affected their family dynamics with their other children and husband.

Here are resources:

  • Los Angeles Families for effective Autism (LAFEAT) http://www.lafeat.org

  • Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org

  • UCLA Early Intervention Program

  • The Autism Community in Action (TACA) https://tacanow.org/

  • A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-based Practice and Autism by National Autism Center

  • www.Wrightslaw.com

  • Applying for Regional Center Services https://lanterman.org/applying-for-regional-center-services#.YmyO9-RHbDt

  • Autism Therapies https://autismtherapies.com/locations/losangeles/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=burbank

  • Autism Awareness https://autismawareness.com/

  • Ability First https://www.abilityfirst.org/

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, we are featuring Karen Retardo. She is a registered nurse with a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology. Be inspired by her story when took the non-traditional path of being a professional coach for nurses.  We discussed about personal growth, knowing your strengths, and sisterhood.

To know more about Karen, you can find her on IG @heartcenteredholisticcoach.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, we are featuring George Bermudez. He is known as Manong George of a nursing online community, Filipino UK Nurses. Let us hear about his journey from the Philippines to the UK and creating an engaging a community for Filipino immigrant nurses. Be inspired by his story when he started as a nurse then creating an online community as a resource for Filipino nurses, collaborating with different Filipino organizations and being a voice for Filipino nurses in the UK.

You can follow Manong George on his Facebook page Manong George and on IG @ManongGeorgeUK. For more information about any events: www.filipinouknurse.com

The One Earth Foundation www.theoneearth.org sponsored today's episode.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, we are featuring Arlyn dela Peña. A Filipina-American nurse who is also an actress, producer, filmmaker, and military veteran. Let us hear about her family's journey from the Philippines to Germany and finally migrating to the USA. Arlyn is one of the producers of the up-and-coming documentary Nurse Unseen, featuring the history of Filipino nurses in the US and stories of frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be inspired by her story as she found ways to follow her dreams to become a nurse and an artist.

You can follow Arlyn dela Peña on IG @arlyn_delapena.

The One Earth Foundation www.theoneearth.org sponsored today's episode.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, we are featuring Annette Nava-Torres. A Filipina nurse who migrated to the USA in 1987. She has been serving and helping people for more than 30 years.  Let us hear more about her journey as an ICU nurse who cared for patients with COVID-19,  a mom of a son with special needs, and volunteer work in various organizations such as Philippine Nurses Association of America in New Jersey. Be inspired by her story as she found ways to have a work-life balance.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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In today's episode, we are featuring our guests, Angeline “Angie” Baltazar and Rolando “RJ” Jose, Jr., They are new nurse immigrants from Bulacan to the UK. They moved to the UK during the pandemic, where many departures were delayed, canceled, and banned. Fortunately, they arrived in the UK in the last couple of months of 2020. 

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show, or would like to sponsor an episode, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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On today's episode, learn about the reason behind The Global Nurse podcast, and learn more about your host, Kathy Kaye Retardo.

If you are a Filipino nurse or you know a Filipino nurse who would like to be a guest on our show, you can email at theglobalnurse@gmail.com or leave a message at 657-215-9586.


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