The Global Nurse

Kathy Kaye Retardo

The show where Filipino nurses from all over the world get to share their inspiring stories of living and working abroad.

  1. 10/31/2024

    Episode 15: Navigating Health Insurance with Jay Larrosa, MSN, RN

    This episode our guest is Jay Larrosa, MSN, RN.  A nurse with over 23 years of experience. For the past 17 years, Jay has specialized in case management, including his current role as a Project Manager for System Care Management in San Diego, supporting five hospitals.  Jay has also held leadership roles in several committees, including the California Hospital Association’s Case Management Committee.  Additionally, he’s the President-Elect for the Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego. We talked about health insurance and how to navigate it. If you have any questions, need advice, or seek mentorship, you can contact Jay Larrosa on LinkedIn and Facebook jalarrosa22@gmail.com Resources: Medicarehttps://www.medicare.gov/ Social Security Administration https://www.ssa.gov/ American Case Management Association (ACMA)https://www.acmaweb.org/ Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA)https://mypnaa.wildapricot.org/ Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego (PNASD)https://pnasandiego.wildapricot.org/ 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/4lLqr10 2)    Blood Pressure Logbook. - ⁠https://a.co/d/hSrpGOg 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.

    50 min

  2. 05/09/2024

    Episode 14: Grit, Resilience & Leadership with Annaliza Rodriguez, MSN, RN

    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. Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kathy-kaye-retardo/support

    43 min

  3. 10/28/2023

    Episode 13: LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Jumer, RN

    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.

    34 min

  4. 07/09/2023

    Episode 12: Becoming an Author with Nikiya, RN

    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.

    18 min

  5. 06/18/2023

    Episode 11: Philippines Nurses Association of America, Inc with Emily, RN

    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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kathy-kaye-retardo/support

    40 min

  6. 03/26/2023

    Episode 10: Impact of Credit Score on Nurses with Aileen, RN

    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 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. Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/kathy-kaye-retardo/support

    30 min

  7. 11/02/2022

    Episode 9: Travel Nursing with Sheila, RN

    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 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. Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/kathy-kaye-retardo/support⁠

    24 min

  8. 06/12/2022

    Episode 8: Financial Wellness for Nurses with April, RN

    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 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. Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/kathy-kaye-retardo/support⁠

    36 min
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The show where Filipino nurses from all over the world get to share their inspiring stories of living and working abroad.

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  • Creator
    Kathy Kaye Retardo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kathy Kaye Retardo
  • Show Website
    The Global Nurse