[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by lovethisjob

i beg to disagree... training is truly just that... training! BUT, hey, there are several hospitals esp. in the US who would gladly consider training and volunteer work (you're lucky you have 6 straight months and didn't have to pay) IS experience already. you just have to prove to them that your work entails you to carry out nursing responsibility as a regular staff nurse would, NO LIMITATIONS, they trust you to chart and carry out MD orders and give meds esp IV, and that you work full time (40 hours a week - which is 5 days x 8 hours) it's how you sell yourself that would impress a prospective employer. paid or not, you work hard as those employed, sometimes, even harder. don't despair. there's a place for hardworking nurses like you, keep the faith!

And you may not be aware but there is a retrogression in place and one is looking at five years plus for a chance at a green card. The number issued per year has not increased at all, but the number of students has exponentially risen, so that lowers ones chances of getting the green card.

[penicillin8]

Where exactly are you doing your volunteer service kabayan? BACK when I was a fresh local board passer and looking for a decent job there in Manila, I had known some of fresh nurses who were doing the same thing you're doing right now. At first, yes, they said the feeling was rewarding as they're gaining lots of training but in the long run it looked like it wasn't FAIR!!! I know for one, this hospital in Manila which asks certain fee for the nurses to do their training and will see what happens next. There are also hospitals that play the game, you know. Accept some trainees (registed nurses) and make some false promises. Horrible!!! Very opportunistic!

I suggest that you apply to a decent hospital that will give you your due. It is given that whereever you go in any part of our country, the salary is low. That is a fact and nothing can be done until the gods wipe out all the ba*tard politicians in the position.

If you're just around Manila, try Manila Doctors, MAkati medical Center or Our Lady of Lourdes (unless you hate religious things and hate certain denominations). And when u apply, be prepared and practice on how to make them think that you are the one they need among the applicants. Yes, you have the patience and they said "matiisin" but my, dear, you have to ASSERT yourself. That is the NURSE!

Goodluck!