i am living with two Filipina nurses and I can attest to their will to help and support their family. I am also on my way to becoming one, I hope soon. I also have an aunt who is a nurse and definitely one of the kindest persons of earth you can ever find. but before i share my aunt's SUCCESS STORY (which i know this thread is all about), i'd like to share my experience with some Filipino nurses.
Last year, I went thru a very difficuly pregnancy and very early delivery at that. Ten days before I gave birth, all the nurses who took care of me were either Chinese, Whites or African-Americans. I couldn't complain about their TLC, I can only commend them for their hard work. Time and again, some Filipinos working on the same floor would know that a high risk pregnant patient was there and they did try to talk to me and say their best wishes for my family.
I gave birth and my baby stayed in the NICU for almost 3 months, most of her nurses were Filipinos who were so friendly and very accomodating. They did speak to us in Tagalog. Or maybe coz my hubby is a very friendly guy himself? but yeah, i can tell they were good, genuine nurses.
What I am a little bit disappointd about are SOME nurses, LVN/LPNs and CNAs in the Postpartum ward. Yes, they did their job, but their attitude were way beyond my comprehension of what a Filipino nurse is supposed to be. If only I were one of those who would easily file complaints against other people who have obviously done them wrong, I would. I don't wanna go into details and I don't intend to generalize either. I just had a subpar experience with them, enough to tell myself that not all Filipino nurses are born and made to be the best nurses in the world.
and now the SUCCESS STORY:
my aunt's family were in huge debt in the Philippines while fending for 4 children's education. as soon as she passed the local boards (Philippines), she worked at a nearby private hospital. She soon applied for a visa to the US, but unfortunately, it took her more than 10 years to wait before finally having her chance to earn a "greener pasture." All those years their family couldn't pay off their debts that they had to sell their house and settle for a smaller one. But their family is a classic example of a true Filipino family, remained even closer together and did everything to help and support each other.
my aunt left with everyone in the family dropping her off to the airport and sent their best wishes. A year later, she went back to marry her long-time boyfriend for 12 years. From then on, green bucks kept coming and they were able to pay off their debts, beautified their home, took the kids to theme parks and just enjoyed life like they never experienced before.
however, it was only 4-5 years later that she was able to bring her husband to the US. She kept coming to the Philippines at least once a year and had 2 babies born in Georgia. Last year, her husband got his Green Card. Now, they'll all together again in their own home in Georgia. Her parents are also awaiting their interview so they could migrate here. She is constantly sharing financially to her siblings, enough to make them feel happy and blessed for having a sister like her. Proud, i'm sure, but their feeling of gratitude weighs a lot more than that. I hope you know what I mean.
and i am not saying this coz she's my aunt. that's just how good she is and she deserves this kind of story.
There goes one success story and I think you might agree with me that it indeed is a good one.
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Re: Filipino success stories....
. Yes... once in a while you will see a glimpse of a "genuine" filipino nurse. But oftentimes, your left with rude, pompous and arrogant ones. I really do not know why the "green" bucks changed them. When your around them it is always about the cars, the houses, the vecations... on and on about how successful they are 
