by Lorodz

i was offered a job as a military nurse. but before that i have to survive the rigorous 8 month training!
so what do you think? should i pursue it? during the 8 month long training we are not allowed to leave the camp's premises or even allowed to have contact with the outside world no cellphones no internet. I really want to take advantage of the opportunity but, 8 months without contact with your friends and family? i think its hard. as of the moment i'm still pondering, should i take it or let it go? please give me your insights. thanks

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My friend also took an exam for military nursing. She said that you will not be paid for the trainings. She didn't pursue it it because she wants to help her family financially.

If you really like Military nursing, go for it! Your the only who can answer if you'll make it. If you can bear no communication with your family and friends for 8 months, go to different places to help other people, away from your family, then I think you can do it! Its hard yes, everything is hard, but thru this hardships, we learn. Trust me! hehehe.... Nursing is really hard and enjoyable at the same time! But the important thing is, we're learning from all our experiences and it helps us become better nurses.

Re: military nursing

Originally Posted by Lorodz

i was offered a job as a military nurse. but before that i have to survive the rigorous 8 month training!
so what do you think? should i pursue it? during the 8 month long training we are not allowed to leave the camp's premises or even allowed to have contact with the outside world no cellphones no internet. I really want to take advantage of the opportunity but, 8 months without contact with your friends and family? i think its hard. as of the moment i'm still pondering, should i take it or let it go? please give me your insights. thanks

Eight months?

My sister was a Philippine Army nurse for several years. At most, basic training is only three months and the training was light because they are not combatants.

Not sure of the 8 months which I know for sure when a cousin joined the Marines that communication was not allowed for during the training. Two other cousins of mine who went to boot camp for two months where not allowed to communicate until they became PMA cadets.

Pay is pretty much better plus the benefits of being an officer. I think you have stay with the military for six years but that is better than doing volunteer work in the hospital plus the retrogression.

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yep just confirmed i asked my friend, his training starts next month.
8 long months! 2 months training for "toughening" up and 6 months for nursing training, after that you will be given an option if u want to be a military nurse with a rank- the catch? you need to sign a contract that is good for 3 years.
anyway, during training you are paid gross 14,500 per month, but you will only receive the money after training. 14500 x 8 = wow! and during training everything is provided, you dont have to shell any centavo.
there are so many benefits, and if i sign the contract, i will automatically have a rank.

sounds so good, im willing to accept it, but what im worried is 8 months, 8 months with people i dont even know. surely i will miss my family and friends. another thing, if i sign the 3 year contract, is it true that after you finish the contract and apply to another hospital, you will not have a hard time getting accepted?

thanks for your insights lenjoy and rep

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Just a reminder, better read your contract before signing, ok? You know how it is here in the Philippines....

Whatever path you choose, may God always guide you... God bless on your career!

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I'm more worried if you are intent in finishing that 3 year contract.

The DOLE is finalizing their proposal of being strict on nurses not being able to fulfill their contracts. Hospitals has been complaining that nurses has been tendering their "resignations" for reasons such as working abroad, reviewing for NCLEX, etc... and so the DOLE will be proposing that these nurses not be allowed to terminate their contracts prematurely w/o a benefit of someone replacing their position. There will be some issues with these but rest assured that it will be strictly enforced in Gov't and Military Hospitals if it actually passes and going AWOL will be the worst you can do. They might be forced to give a hold departure to those going AWOL, who knows.

So, if you have other plans w/c may result in you not being able to finish the contract I would suggest thinking about this 3 year contract really hard.

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How and where can you apply for military nursing? Thanks.

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wow,. thanks for the replies guys i will try to think hard about it... thanks a lot

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rep....i read that ur sister is a phil army nurse... jaz want to know how and wer to apply?? i'm very much interested to join the PAF... i'm also a registered nurse.. 3mos and light training is perfect for me...

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Originally Posted by gatz

rep....i read that ur sister is a phil army nurse... jaz want to know how and wer to apply?? i'm very much interested to join the PAF... i'm also a registered nurse.. 3mos and light training is perfect for me...

I will asked her how she applied. Then I will let you know.