marwan

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1. Philippine Board of Nursing to stop Second Coursers from taking up Nursing

   marwan replied to mtreyes's topic in Philippines

   The cure is absolutely worst that the problem! There are many ways to limit the number of enrollees. One, establish a quota system through entrance exams and/or interviews, and put the remaining candidates on a waitlist just like in UP, and colleges ...

2. Tuition in Phils deductible for US tax returns?

   marwan replied to urnurse072b's topic in International

   Hi, I asked the same question to our accountant via email and she said, "they're looking into this." Keep your fingers crossed and hope that it will be eligible for credit. I'll keep you posted.

3. What's Your Exprience Being Eldest In Your Class (a 2nd Courser Tale!)

   marwan replied to mushymash's topic in International

   For the cum laude's of wherever: The classroom would be more conducive to cooperative and fruitful learning if you display politeness or courtesy to everyone especially to your instructors or professors. Any disagreement will be settled privately, i...

4. 80,000 to 100,000 to take June 08 NLE

   marwan replied to rkm's topic in International

   It's alarming that education in the Phils has become "unregulated" sector. The free enterprise system, which feeds the government millions in pesos of revenue and allows millions of students achieve their dreams, has become the evil that sucks the ha...

5. 2nd courser RN dilema

   marwan replied to wonderwoman363's topic in International

   Join the PNA and ask their help if they can lobby for nurses who are facing such discrimination. Check Philippine labor laws about discrimination, and find a good lawyer. If such is found to be against the law, its money for the lawyer, job for you, ...

6. Note from desk of Suzanne4

   marwan replied to suzanne4's topic in International

7. Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

   marwan replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines

   [until now, no one has told me what retrogression is in the simplest language, so i don't know what they are talking about.] it means: you have thousands of people in line to get their meals; however, there are only a hundred available. so, if you'r...

8. How much

   marwan replied to Sponsor's topic in International

   Give her the benefit of the doubt. If your girl is a breadwinner, there may be times that Php 20,000/month isn't enough. About 7 years ago, a co-worker/friend left her full-time job for medical school. Her sponsor was her biological father who happen...

9. PN -> US-"bad", Canada, Australia & NZ-"good"???

   marwan replied to veyron's topic in International

   Hi, Be careful. That employer might be eyeing you to work as a caregiver. I'm from Canada and I haven't heard such.

10. Any US citizen studying Nursing in the Philippines?

    marwan replied to here2care's topic in International

    Yeah, I did the math too and even with free board (stay in parent's home), it will cost me more than completing an ADN program in the US. The cost of books is crazy. Here in the US, you can buy second hand, almost new books on the internet. I was als...

11. Going Back To The Philippines to Study (Need Feedback)

    marwan replied to dissonant's topic in International

    Hi there, How's studying in the Phils.? I believe nursing is your second course, how long will it take you to get your degree? Did they require you to start all over again? Appreciate answers. Thanks.

12. Thread for Filipino Nursing Students

    marwan replied to purply_hazy's topic in Philippines

    Are you sure you don't want to give it a shot? I also have a degree in Journalism. Just like you, I wanted to take up nursing right after high school but my parents couldn't afford to send me to a med school. Anyway, I earned my degree and I was surp...

13. Thread for Filipino Nursing Students

    marwan replied to purply_hazy's topic in Philippines

    Hi, Mitch: You mentioned in your other post that you have a list of nursing schools that accept career shifters. Can you please send me the list? My friend is exploring the idea of studying in the Phils. so the list might help her. Thanks.

14. Filipina nurse, family face deportation

    marwan replied to Brian's topic in International

    Well, that's the rule of the game. I just pray that something good will come out of this. My best wishes for this family.

15. New doctors, nurses should work two years in RP - PMA

    marwan replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International

    "... pay first the hospital for the training?" This is so pathetic. I don't think this bill will pass anyway, the government is more hungry for dollars than keeping its nurses.