Re: What are your plans as a RN?

As I’ve read the posts here, it made me think that I was in the same situation years back when I graduated. I have the very same dreams the members have here. During my time most RNs are trying their best to get to US. This is my dream also. After I graduated last 2005 I started working for my dream right away.

Things I’ve achieved so far:
1.Passed NLE (June 2005)
2.Volunteer Experience (Oct. – Dec. 2005)
3.CGFNS (July 2006)
4.IELTS (Sept 2006)
5.NCLEX (Jan 2007)
6.VSC (May 2007)
7.PD (May 2007)


I’ve provided a timeline for you guys. So silly to think that after passing all the exams and have provided all the requirements you still can’t go. If it frustrates us that we are already halfway through, how much more for those who are still beginning. But don’t lose hope, there will be good things that will happen along the way. For example, I’m still working here in one of the hospitals and the supervisors are very supportive when it comes to your plan of going abroad. They even have on-call programs that if you want to take an exam just ask the supervisor for a vacation leave. Then after taking the exam you can apply again to the same hospital to be back on their on-call program. They don’t discriminate me for passing all the exams. I just explained to them that there is really a retrogression going on and that it would still be years when I’ll leave. To think that nowadays they even prefer those that have already a pending visa application for a regular staff knowing that they will not stop working just to take an exam. Almost all of the regular staff here are only waiting for their PD(priority date) to be current.

After more than a year of waiting I finally decided to take my chances in applying for New Zealand. I have a one year experience and have 7+ Ielts. I’m now waiting for my approval. So, guys if you have big dreams don’t let anything steal it away. Work each in attaining your goal. Step by step we’ll reach our dreams. Goodluck to us all.

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

Try Australia, My friend and I have applied to go to Australia and the consultancy is assisting me to gain my qualifications then there are sponsors available after registration.

I know it is frustrating to be registered and cannot find work,locally or overseas. I also experienced this and was relieved when I was introduced to ASNC. They have offices in Mania and Davao. I searched many sites for Australia and found the same problem regarding work experience until I contacted this consultancy.

I hope you are also able to overcome your frustrations as I have done. It is a minefield out there and difficult to navigate.

Good luck and maybe I will see you in Australia too

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

Here's my plan of action:
1. take local board (done)
2. Apply for NCLEX (done)
3. Review for NCLEX (in progress)
4. Trainings in between review (2 trainings done already)
5. Get hospital experience (Saudi?)

Finish all the exams first while everything is still fresh in my mind. They say NCLEX questions are all in the books anyway. The trainings in between my review also serves as an outlet when i feel I have had enough of reviewing. I am signing up for trainings which will help my review- BLS, First Aid, IVT, ECG, etc...

Good luck to all of us.

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

thanks to the one who started this thread.it really helps when you know that you're not alone in this world experiencing mishaps in life(not that im happy with all of these happening to us).somehow with all of your shared dreams and goals it shed light and a sense of hope to me who is lost in my nursing career. thank you i know in time we will all be succesful in our chosen paths god bless to us all..

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

Thank you for your appreciation tina.tyna. I was tired reading hopeless posts of my colleages. It seems that they don't know what to do with their career and has no plans after taking those exams. If you compare it to other forums, only the Philippine forums has many problems while other forums talk about the weather, salary, living conditions, etc. I was thinking, if you are a nurse, you should be smarter rather than doing nothing. I hope we all learn something from it and hopefully put into action all our plans. Keep the ball rolling.

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

hi. we all share the same plans and the same dreams. Timeline is the only differnce.

Graduated March 2007.
Passed NLE June 2007
Passed IELTS June 2008
Got Vermont approval June 2008
Take NCLEX Nov/Dec 2008
Plan to apply for NZ or Australia once i have started my volunteer work
Get Trainings and experience

Im interested to work also in Australia. Pls provide some information re the agency mentioned here.

thank you

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

you know guys, it is such a good thing to know were on the same boat (or wagon, should I say? I mean we jumped in there all together, at once!)

So here's my story. I passed the tainted June 2006. Of course the news havent blown out of proportion immediately after the results came out. I was lucky enough to get in work at a hospital that doesnt discriminate "excommunicated nurses". But that was it, after 6 months, there they go informing us that we should retake the exam or else..
I figured, am I in US yet? why are they acting like the US employers who doesnt want our batch? I took the time off, reviewed again, waived my hard earned license (while in tears) and then sat for a full retake in December 07. I passed again, looked for a job in Bulacan, found one and leaped for joy.

I have my own share of ups and downs, and you will have one too. Thats the reality. Dont expect things to go smoothly, or just like the way you planned. Not to be a bubble burster here, but our batch and the incoming others are in for an emotional rollercoaster (career speaking).

I believe in GOD. He is planning something. good. For now it might look like he isnt, but hang in there. Just wait.

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

knowing what you want is the first step,
the second one is taking action, doing a great job in in your present situation
The third is being GRATEFUL for what you have, because God will not give if you are not grateful

then you need to keep your eyes out for the opportunities as they come along.

This way you have a good life regardless and the amazing thing is all you wish for can come true if you really make the effort and believe in it.

The more you focus on the miserable, the problems and negatives the more you are going to attract them to you


for those waiting to go to the US, I have a question:

How much will you lose in income during the next 5 years while you are waiting or how much per year is lost income?? this is what is called opportunity cost. Calculate if you pay a price to work in another country and then look at the income for the period concerned you will see that the opportunity cost is hundreds of thousands of dollars, ($$$ not Pesos) in lost income and retirement funding and asset growth in these countries.


worth a thought

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

Just giving a reminder to everyone and esp. to those who are new here. Please try to stick with the purpose of the thread and stay within the topic.

That title of this particular thread is "What are your plans as a RN?".

I hope that this thread will not be use to push people on particular programs, particular countries, etc...

Thank you for understanding.

Re: What are your plans as a RN?

hi to all RN..i just want to advice you to be focus more on your profession as a nurse as much as possible try to exert effort to have a job related to your profession so that when times comes and retrogression will be lifted ..at least you are prepared and and have a good experienced.be patient....