Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by kimsamsoon143

gemini star, how about mindanao medical foundation college? as far as i know they are the only school (accepting saturdays and sundays classes) in davao with special programs for 2nd coursers - especially those (like me) that are working during weekdays. any advice you could give is highly appreciated.

I'm not really familiar with nursing schools in Davao. Thanks for mentioning it. I will include it in the list soon.

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Anybody can advice?
I need an honest advice,If you're in my situation , what's the best decision ,I need to move right now 'cause of my age 47.(BSN RN '81,practiced my proffession 3years for long past years,after that I didn't practice nursing but contineously renewing my license up to now.I've been reciding for 19 years in Japan as permanent resident ,I have a caregiver certification since 2004 in japan but I didn' apply for it for some reason.Now I'm really confused,some adviced me to be back in nursing ,there's still as big chance but I really need to refresh my mind before taking Nclex or any nursing test;I'm planning to go to Phil. but what action should I do, is there a refresher course there or is the review conducted there enough to refresh my mind for the test?;If I go to Canada as caregiver first and then take their refresher there and take their RN test (cause they don't consider our license in Phil.)To go to another country from Japan as tourist is easier than from phil.but I'm confused ,really confused which is the best plan and way for me, Let's say a last decision to be carefully plan anybody can help?Thanks.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by goldenrule

Anybody can advice?
I need an honest advice,If you're in my situation , what's the best decision ,I need to move right now 'cause of my age 47.(BSN RN '81,practiced my proffession 3years for long past years,after that I didn't practice nursing but contineously renewing my license up to now.I've been reciding for 19 years in Japan as permanent resident ,I have a caregiver certification since 2004 in japan but I didn' apply for it for some reason.Now I'm really confused,some adviced me to be back in nursing ,there's still as big chance but I really need to refresh my mind before taking Nclex or any nursing test;I'm planning to go to Phil. but what action should I do, is there a refresher course there or is the review conducted there enough to refresh my mind for the test?;If I go to Canada as caregiver first and then take their refresher there and take their RN test (cause they don't consider our license in Phil.)To go to another country from Japan as tourist is easier than from phil.but I'm confused ,really confused which is the best plan and way for me, Let's say a last decision to be carefully plan anybody can help?Thanks.

Where do you want to go? In the US refresher course is offered.Also hospitals won't take anybody who is license but did not practice for a ling time.They will send you first to a refresher class.It happened to my co worker.She is license but did not work as a nurse for 15 years.She was educated here in the US.So decide first where do you want to go.

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i agree with interstate5, take the refresher course 1st and decide....but i think you have to do it as early as possible coz i think their is an age limit i guess 50y.o.

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interstate5
thanks a lot.My first choice is to have a refresher course but I don't know where to start .In the Phil. they told me no refresher course bec .I have already license.If I go home to Phil. and practice again nursing are hospitals allowing me to do the job for I know nurses is so many specially these days.Can you suggest any best way? Thank you hope you can help me.

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dragster 1981
Thanks a lot for your support.Any more advice?I need to move as early as possible.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by kimsamsoon143

gemini star, how about mindanao medical foundation college? as far as i know they are the only school (accepting saturdays and sundays classes) in davao with special programs for 2nd coursers - especially those (like me) that are working during weekdays. any advice you could give is highly appreciated.

I called MMFC yesterday and I found out that they have a 20 months program if you go to school everyday, and 24 months if you will do the weekend class.The program will start on October.If you are brave enough to study in Davao. Consider the bomb threat daily. Remember what happened 3 or 2 years ago at their airport. Bombs were also found at the Bus station in Ecolan.Is this worth it?I'm also looking for school that accepts second courser.I'm from Butuan city 4hrs bus trip to Davao but I'm chicken to go there every weekend.What if????I prefer to study in Cebu.This is just my opinion.You decide for your self.Keep me posted where you end up.Good luck!!!

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Dear Goldenrule, Its hard in the Philippines,But if you know somebody in the hospital it will be easier,Let's face it, in the Philippines, age discrimanation is okey it happened all the time and nobody has even tried to change it.Not even our famous politician!!!If I were you,I will not waste my time in the Philippines.Come to the US.Apply for a tourist visa but don't tell them that you are a nurse because it will give the idea that you are not coming back.Apply from Japan.Because in the Philippines the US embassy people treat us like mosquitoes, no value.Or you can go to the web site of the state where you plan to go and search for a nurse refresher class.Talk to them.Most of them are nice, they want your business.Good luck..Sorry for the delayed response.

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Dear interstate,
Thanks for your advice,its good you told me about the situations in our country,makes me recall the past.

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Originally Posted by goldenrule

Dear interstate,
Thanks for your advice,its good you told me about the situations in our country,makes me recall the past.

Dont dwell too much with the past man, gotta move on....this will just hold you back. Do you know someone in Davao, ask them...I tell you, its not as serious as you think it is.....