by jillgonzales27

hello, i currently live in california and have decided that i want to get a degree in nursing. i just recently got my bachelors in management. my husband and i talked about it and both agreed that i will take my 2 children to the phil and stay as long as i need (hopefully 2 yrs) to become a nurse and then come back here in CALI.

i dont know what school to go to, my brother who has a degree in biology is currently going to univ in makati to become a nurse and it will take him 2 yrs exactly. any ideas/ what are your thoughts?

Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Enrollment for BSN beginning this past June (SY 2007-2008) now requires a 5 year curriculum. Your brother was fortunate to get in as a 2nd courser for the 4 year BSN. Now, however, you will be facing a minimum of 3 years at best, possibly 4 years, depending on how the college accepts your previous courses.

With that said, you may wish to consider an RN program or ADN there in California. Many 2nd coursers here are re-thinking the entire process now that the new 5 year BSN is in effect. By the time you finish the course here, take the NLE, then sit for the NCLEX...you could be looking at 5 years total time.

Add up the total time, travel expenses, living expenses and tuition over a 4 year period at least here in the Philippines. I think you will find the savings over a USA 2 year or 3 year program will be minimal at best. You are fortunate to have residency in the USA already so that is a very big advantage to you.

Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Originally Posted by Hoss

Enrollment for BSN beginning this past June (SY 2007-2008) now requires a 5 year curriculum. Your brother was fortunate to get in as a 2nd courser for the 4 year BSN. Now, however, you will be facing a minimum of 3 years at best, possibly 4 years, depending on how the college accepts your previous courses.

With that said, you may wish to consider an RN program or ADN there in California. Many 2nd coursers here are re-thinking the entire process now that the new 5 year BSN is in effect. By the time you finish the course here, take the NLE, then sit for the NCLEX...you could be looking at 5 years total time.

Add up the total time, travel expenses, living expenses and tuition over a 4 year period at least here in the Philippines. I think you will find the savings over a USA 2 year or 3 year program will be minimal at best. You are fortunate to have residency in the USA already so that is a very big advantage to you.

HOSS is right, Jill. Consider this...

Try to calculate the value of your
1. Total expenses after that 4 - 5 year period.
2. Time spent before working as an RN
3. Even when you are a student here, your hospital experiences as a
nursing student will also be here (I assume this is where you plan
to practice the profession)

Unlike in the Philippines where having an nursing degree means a Bachelors. You can opt for the two year associate's degree and work for your Bachelor's while working.

Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Is that for real? Then it wouldnt make sense. I was thinking of getting in the Accelerated BSN program here in the US but so far they require a minimum of 3.0 GPA w/c unfortunately I dont quite have.

my brother actually started in June 07 at University of Makati.

Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Originally Posted by jillgonzales27

Is that for real? Then it wouldnt make sense. I was thinking of getting in the Accelerated BSN program here in the US but so far they require a minimum of 3.0 GPA w/c unfortunately I dont quite have.

my brother actually started in June 07 at University of Makati.

Suggest that you focus on bringing up your grades, or you will have difficulties getting accepted in PI. Less than the 3.0, and you will have it quite difficult. You definitely will not be able to get into one of the better programs there, and if you cannot do that, you do not want to go to school there. There has already been much written on the subject. Take a look at some of the other thread on the same topic.

Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Originally Posted by jillgonzales27

Is that for real? Then it wouldnt make sense. I was thinking of getting in the Accelerated BSN program here in the US but so far they require a minimum of 3.0 GPA w/c unfortunately I dont quite have.

my brother actually started in June 07 at University of Makati.

Jill

Think of the advantages of studying here in the US
1. 2-year course means less time till you can earn as a nurse.
Money earned that will help in the family expenses. If you go
to study in Manila...at least 5 years until you can earn something.
2. You wont be breaking up your family.
3. YOU can study for a BSN while you are a GN working in a hospital
(near your house.) Some people study online.

Finally, it doesn't add up to study abroad and then work here. when you can study here and familiarize yourself to the work setting (familiarization to the US Hospital set up).

Just my .02 cents. The decision is entirely up to you and your family.
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Re: moving to PI to get a nursing degree

Originally Posted by jillgonzales27

Is that for real? Then it wouldnt make sense. I was thinking of getting in the Accelerated BSN program here in the US but so far they require a minimum of 3.0 GPA w/c unfortunately I dont quite have.

my brother actually started in June 07 at University of Makati.

You can raise your GPA by taking classes in Community colleges in your area. I suggest get into Liberal arts program first, then take classes which are not superhard. there numerous classes there which does not require a brain surgery to get a good GPA...if you choose to study back home? you might not like it because they said the curriculum will be 5 years now. to me, thats too long..you can be a Nurse in two years here. honestly, I cried everyday, for six months because I was away from my family and friends while I was studying in PI.be patient, you can do it. if you really want to be a nurse? don't give up.