tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post1559676542200444286..comments2023-09-05T03:06:09.343-07:00Comments on Borders Aside: The inside scoop on Hospitals in Mexicobordersasidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-7582275886638282842012-03-25T13:25:19.812-07:002012-03-25T13:25:19.812-07:00Hey Anon nurse. I have posted quite a bit of stuff...Hey Anon nurse. I have posted quite a bit of stuff about getting a "visa" or FM2 here in Mexico. As far as your nursing lic you dont have to do anything except get a copy of your Diploma. There is no nursing board down here and no licence. They basically take a graduating exam from their university and then they work. No renewals or anything. How is you Spanish?bordersasidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-43925773641976425972012-03-25T01:59:04.011-07:002012-03-25T01:59:04.011-07:00I am a nurse in the same boat as you. My husband ...I am a nurse in the same boat as you. My husband has about 9 years to go on his ban and I am hoping to move myself and kids to Mx asap and am researching nursing jobs. Could you post on how you went about getting visa, licensed, etc?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-27716269575711568682012-03-19T12:05:25.247-07:002012-03-19T12:05:25.247-07:00A comment to Mexican entrepreneur--my husband, a M...A comment to Mexican entrepreneur--my husband, a Mexican, born and raised in Guanajuato, calls Mexico a fascist state. And having lived here since 2005, I tend to agree with him. Perhaps you disagree because you haven't lived anywhere else. We have lived in the US and Canada, in addition to Mexico, and I have also lived in Germany. Living in other countries provides one with a different perspective vis-a-vis their native country. In other words, the blinders are removed. And just as my husband's opinion of Mexico has changed from living in other countries, so has my opinion of the US, by the way. And despite all the flaws that Mexico has, we are both happy to be here, and not in the US.<br />~~GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-45001159963531646362012-03-04T06:28:23.175-08:002012-03-04T06:28:23.175-08:00Mexican entrepreneur. I love what you have to say ...Mexican entrepreneur. I love what you have to say and you are so very right. I want to be clear that most days I love living and working here. The stuff you are saying is what my husband tells me often. And even though I know its not the US I cant stop thinking like an American. When your forced to work in a new country you start to realize how deeply ingrained so many things are in your thinking. Really I believe the hospital Im at will become better, but I think they will do it without any suggestions from me. Like you said they dont want to accept my ideas which is sad but its true. Also like you said I just need to keep looking and find my nich in Mexico, sadly it may not be in the medical field but I think Im ok with that. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment.bordersasidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-16393900681903388252012-03-04T06:24:34.304-08:002012-03-04T06:24:34.304-08:00Hey there, I just left you a comment on your blog....Hey there, I just left you a comment on your blog. But for all my other readers out there I want to say that my husband also works for a great company who does things like they are done in the states. This company basically takes in American companys so they kind of have to. He works for a call center and seems to really like it. If it comes down to it I may need to join him there.bordersasidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-46210771976652682572012-02-29T21:52:48.760-08:002012-02-29T21:52:48.760-08:00Hello.
You are clearly frustrated on how the syste...Hello.<br />You are clearly frustrated on how the system works in Mexico. It's understandable that you want to change it. Why? because you learned the "right" way. However, the "right" way will not work. I'd advise you to learn to navigate the system and adapt according to it, which seems you are doing. Also, you do not make generalizations which is good, unlike some of the people who commented above, calling Mexico a "fascist" country shows a lack of knowledge and judgement. Anyway, try new places and hopefully your perspective will change or best create your own business where those principles you are so fond of will be implemented. Likewise, I'd suggest to grow a network of friends who are connected in the medical field. They may point out a place that fills your expectations. Remember, you are a foreigner, therefore, your opinions and ideas are taken with caution which is sad and foolish of your superiors and coworkers. Mexico is not the US, stop thinking like it is, you will end frustrated and disappointed.<br />Sincerely,<br />A Mexican entrepreneur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-1912882593365897952012-02-29T13:15:48.809-08:002012-02-29T13:15:48.809-08:00Wow, it is so surprising to read all this. My husb...Wow, it is so surprising to read all this. My husband works at a company in Gdl and it is actually the opposite. He's appreciated for the effort he puts into his job and has actually gotten promoted a few times. I am looking for work but now I'm scared. Hope things get better and you find a better job. Don't think you deserve that.Irmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781054224350440379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-60437256788178671382012-02-27T16:01:33.752-08:002012-02-27T16:01:33.752-08:00Gail, THe AAAAaaaaarrrggghhh is my sentiments exac...Gail, THe AAAAaaaaarrrggghhh is my sentiments exactly. I love you how always get it. <br /><br />Stephani- To be honest it does seem like the norm throughout Mexico. But I do know that I have been told their are two hospitals in Monterrey that I would feel right at home at. This came from a well educated chemist who understands where Im coming from with all this. So maybe you will be at one of those hospitals. I wasnt trying to worry anyone just stating the facts. <br /><br />Rita- I love the unconscious going against the grain. To be honest I often do it consciously because I think its just so pointless.bordersasidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-21693833750089368802012-02-26T21:06:04.726-08:002012-02-26T21:06:04.726-08:00Without trying to sound like I am down on Mexicans...Without trying to sound like I am down on Mexicans, I must tell you I ran into the same things at the school where I taught. I know it's a different country with different methods, but it just went against all of my sensibilities. They actually stopped a group photo session because I had my hand clasped the opposite direction than the rest. I thought at the time that I must have unconsciously did it on purpose. Always going against the Mexican grain. HA!Crazy Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02034624524218675347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-78404028275185279742012-02-26T15:51:34.417-08:002012-02-26T15:51:34.417-08:00Now, I am worried! I am having surgery in a few da...Now, I am worried! I am having surgery in a few days here in Monterrey! Do you know if this is the norm throughout Mexico? I am in Monterrey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094398763672345801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553388201961125907.post-432106377068655672012-02-26T10:42:51.109-08:002012-02-26T10:42:51.109-08:00Everything you have written about (your experience...Everything you have written about (your experience in the hospital) is exactly what my husband has been telling me, since the day we met, about what it's like to work in Mexico. There is no encouragement for doing a good job, there is no reward for doing a good job, it only causes problems for you. Instead they will do anything and everything to keep you down because they're afraid you might rise above them. This system ends up encouraging a bad attitude, even laziness, because there's absolutely no point in giving it your heart and soul. What for? There's no reward, not even a pat on the back and a "good job!" This country is still basically a fascist state that spends a ridiculous amount of time, energy, and resources on appearances. They seem to think that looking good is the only thing that matters. They think that proper function will automatically flow from proper form. How wrong they are. The rules for nurses uniforms are an excellent example. How absurd to focus on shoe scuffs and little wisps of hair, how utterly ridiculously totally ludicrous. But continuing education is a no-no because they don't want the nurses to get too smart! Meanwhile the patient is entirely left out of the picture! But as long as the nurses look perfect, then to them the whole picture looks perfect and that's all that matters. AAAaaarrrggghhhhh! Having grown up in a completely different system, living here can feel like being trapped in a Kafka novel. The Spaniards left their permanent mark on this country; at times I would venture to call it a curse. To say the least, it is surreal.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813307059508655924noreply@blogger.com