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

The Global Nurse Kathy Kaye Retardo

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kathy-kaye-retardo/support

    Episode 13: LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Jumer, RN

    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.








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    • 33 min
    Episode 12: Becoming an Author with Nikiya, RN

    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.


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

    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.

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

    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




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    • 29 min
    Episode 9: Travel Nursing with Sheila, RN

    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




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    • 24 min
    Episode 8: Financial Wellness for Nurses with April, RN

    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






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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

JumperJum ,

Global Experience

An absolute delight being on the podcast. Kathy’s captivating energy and insightful questions made sharing my experience as a Filipino LGBTQ nurse in the USA an enriching experience. The Global Nurse is a breath of fresh air in the podcast scene, creating a space for authentic and raw experiences of Filipino nurses living in the land of the free. Highly recommended! More power to you, Kathy!

Mountaincatcher ,

Telling the stories of Filipino Nurses

Fun to listen to the Filipino nurse experience. A much needed perspective is being shared in this podcast.

Fab&Funny65 ,

Inspirational!

Kaye, this is a lovely and compassionate podcast.

Kaye is a Philippina nurses making a difference. So many Philippine women need to work abroad to make a decent living to support family back home - this is inspiring! Good for you for advocating for your community and “shining a light” on the 2.2 million Philippine nurses who have to work abroad. Bless you all!

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