The Global Nurse

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 Committ...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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....

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  h...

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 h...

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, reward...

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 Filipi...

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 wi...

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 fron...

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 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 wo...

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.

The show where Filipino nurses from all over the world get to share their stories.