Can a US citizen/NCLEX passer gain clinical experience in the Phils?

[littleone17]

Hi guys.. I am a Fil-Am who finished college here in the Philippines. Due to me being a US citizen, I wasn't allowed to take the Local Boards, so I took the NCLEX-RN immediately after college. My question is this, can I gain experience in the hospitals in Manila even if I did not take the Local Boards? Take note: I do not have DUAL CITIZENSHIP

From what I heard you have to be a citizen of the Phils or have a dual citizenship if you want to work in the Phils, but for me, it's just the EXPERIENCE I am after, no need for the salary. My experience here can help me get a job in the States when I plan on going back after a year. Please help me out guys, thank you so much..

[RN052011]

I think clinical experience in Phils.,doesn't count when applying job in US.

[iirnited]

Typically it doesn't but there are instances where it's up to the recruiter or nurse in charge whether they choose to consider your experiences in the Philippines or not.

[ICU_JOSIE, MSN, RN]

Yes, it does count but it may depend on the facility that's hiring you. Both hospitals which hired me here in the US considered my years of nursing experience (Philippines+abroad) which does make a lot of difference to your pay grade.