Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

hi,
i need to know if anyone has heard of Philippine Paramedical and Technical School. it offers a 2-year ladderized program from LPN to ASN.But i and my classmates badly need a confirmation is it really accredited in the US.I mean, if i decide to continue this term,ill be earning my LPN degree this november and ASN July nextyear.and we are required to take a competency exam through Tesda and they say, if we pass the competency exam, that will make us eligible to apply for NCLEX. If what they are saying is indeed true and if we pass the NCLEX, and get a license, will that not have an issue with immigration? Can we work in the US? What visa, do you guys think we'll have?I am sorry, we badly need the answers.Thanks a lot!

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by pinky112582

hi,
i need to know if anyone has heard of Philippine Paramedical and Technical School. it offers a 2-year ladderized program from LPN to ASN.But i and my classmates badly need a confirmation is it really accredited in the US.I mean, if i decide to continue this term,ill be earning my LPN degree this november and ASN July nextyear.and we are required to take a competency exam through Tesda and they say, if we pass the competency exam, that will make us eligible to apply for NCLEX. If what they are saying is indeed true and if we pass the NCLEX, and get a license, will that not have an issue with immigration? Can we work in the US? What visa, do you guys think we'll have?I am sorry, we badly need the answers.Thanks a lot!

This issue has been discussed so many times. Even if you can take the NCLEX with an ASN, you need a BSN if you need sponsorship for a green card. The only other option is get a green card first via other means like marriage then you can work there even with an ASN.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Hi. I really enjoyed reading your messages, guys.

I'm currently searching for schools in Manila and Quezon City that accept second coursers at the same time offers schedule that is convenient for those who are working.

I just want to share my observation with one of today's (Sunday) broadsheets. Since second semester is two or three weeks from now, schools advertise their courses being offered, one of which is BS Nursing.

Of all the ads, I noticed that only the Philippine College of Health and Sciences identified that they have evening and weekend classes. With this, studying nursing is really suitable on the part of those who are second courser especially those who are working 8-5.

I hope some schools with this kind of (night/weekend) program also advertise the way PCHS did.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by JV_007

Hi. I really enjoyed reading your messages, guys.

I'm currently searching for schools in Manila and Quezon City that accept second coursers at the same time offers schedule that is convenient for those who are working.

I just want to share my observation with one of today's (Sunday) broadsheets. Since second semester is two or three weeks from now, schools advertise their courses being offered, one of which is BS Nursing.

Of all the ads, I noticed that only the Philippine College of Health and Sciences identified that they have evening and weekend classes. With this, studying nursing is really suitable on the part of those who are second courser especially those who are working 8-5.

I hope some schools with this kind of (night/weekend) program also advertise the way PCHS did.

hi there!! i understand that you have been reading the newspaper but am just wondering why you haven't read about the incident on the board exams which is still being discussed until now.. the owner of that school PCHS was allegedly the one who sold out on the board exams.. would you want to study in a school that would hinder your possibilities of getting a license and much more hinder you from working abroad? I am currently looking for a school since i stopped during my 3rd year summer duties for some reason.. i am planning to enroll at UDMC/Southeast Asian College.. I tried going to different schools to see which one would accept and consider even the minor subjects that i have taken already and so far its UDMC and Delos Santos who seems to be willing.. I chose to pursue my enrollment at UDMC since i already have a cousin studying there and it would be much easier for me to travel to that area.

@weebs21 - I suggest you look for other schools instead of PWU, that's where i studied before and based from my previous experiences and what i experienced just recently when i was getting a copy of my document, i can say that the school hasn't improved..it took me 4hours to finally get something out of them coz i think they lost my transcript.. I wouldn't suggest this school to anybody.. goodluck though if that's what you want.. you can try UDMC since i think they also have night classes..

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by pinky112582

hi,
i need to know if anyone has heard of Philippine Paramedical and Technical School. it offers a 2-year ladderized program from LPN to ASN.But i and my classmates badly need a confirmation is it really accredited in the US.I mean, if i decide to continue this term,ill be earning my LPN degree this november and ASN July nextyear.and we are required to take a competency exam through Tesda and they say, if we pass the competency exam, that will make us eligible to apply for NCLEX. If what they are saying is indeed true and if we pass the NCLEX, and get a license, will that not have an issue with immigration? Can we work in the US? What visa, do you guys think we'll have?I am sorry, we badly need the answers.Thanks a lot!

US Immigration requires that you have a BSN, if you went to nursing school in the Philippines. The ADN is only accepted if you physically attended school in the US.

You will not be able to get a green card with that degree from the Philippines, same as you cannot get a green card with the LPN license. Just being able to sit for an exam, does not give you the right to work in the US, and that is the omost important.

Sorry, but do not believe a word that the school is telling you.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Just a word of caution:

Make sure that any type of program that you go thru has adequate clinical time and that you go thru it. Attending nursing school and never caring for a patient is not attending nursing school. And make sure that there are no shortcuts with the program, and that there are not 50 hours per semester. Impossible for anyone to do, and physically impossible to do.

The US Government, as well as CGFNS, is paying very close attention to these so-called schools. And CGFNS is now going to be pulling Visa Screen Certificates that were obtained fraudulently, and that will have the nurse deported from the US. There is even an sntire page in the VSC Handbook that addresses that.

Please make sure that it is a legitimate school that you are attending and they have had graduates from that program that are successfully working in the US.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Originally Posted by tantrum

This issue has been discussed so many times. Even if you can take the NCLEX with an ASN, you need a BSN if you need sponsorship for a green card. The only other option is get a green card first via other means like marriage then you can work there even with an ASN.

And then that is immigration fraud. And bigger problems.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

I just read the guidelines / policies set by CHED (Commission on Higher Education) regarding professionals entering BS Nursing program.

Here are the links:
http://www.ched.gov.ph/policies/CMO%202002/CMO_09.doc
http://www.ched.gov.ph/policies/CMO2001/CMO_30.doc

Just want to know if these are strickly followed by those schools accepting 2ndCoursers.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

Hi, choco_overload! Thanks for the info.

Actually I'm very aware of the issue especially the PCHS officials involved in the NBI investigation.

My only concern is that if there are other schools offering class schedules like the PCHS offers.

I checked Perpetual in Sampaloc. Yes, they have night classes but for the 3rd year subjects especially NCM, the school would ask you which will you prioritize: your job or your schooling. Their schedule for these (NCM) subjects, according to the person I had inquired with, is during WEEKDAYS, that is from 8 am to 5 pm.

Thanks again for the info. I'll inquire at UDMC one of these days.

Re: Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

WOW, Good Job Gemini Star! I hope this will help those second coursers who wants to be a nurse. Great Job! :hatparty: