Filipino nurses working Abroad

[nursephyllon]

Hi just want to start a new thread regarding filipino nurses seeking employment outside the country. Can someone recommend "best countries" for a filipino nurse to work aside from canada and new zealand? currently im applying as a staff nurse at saudi arabia, as we all know, middle east is the most sought after country for a novice like me. i just want to prepare ahead of time cause im not planning to stay too long in saudi. i would probably just finished my 2 yrs. contract then seek employment in an 'open country'. thanks. hope we can exchange views fellow RNs! I would also like to willingly share my experiences in applying abroad as an OFW :)

[PinoyRN12]

Ummm, no.

I guess they still do. Just waiting for my petition (EB3) to be filed and approved this month. Since ive passed my nclex last July, there have been 4 international agencies who contacted me and they are all willing to sponsor everything (Visa fees, VisaScreen Certificate processing, RN license endorsement and reimbursement of NCLEX fees). Due to the lifting of immigrant visa retrogression, they are again hiring IENs. You may check travel.state.gov for the priority dates that are currently processed. There has been a dramatic movements of PD since late last year.

[vumblevee]

So your EB3 application has yet to be filed PinoyRN12?

[PinoyRN12]

So your EB3 application has yet to be filed PinoyRN12?

Yes. Theyre just waiting for the DOL certification.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Although things are moving for EB3 just remember it can go backwards as well as forwards. It has moved forward heaps in the last 6 - 12 months but could that be because not many EB3 applications where submitted due to the long long wait? who knows

[PinoyRN12]

Although things are moving for EB3 just remember it can go backwards as well as forwards. It has moved forward heaps in the last 6 - 12 months but could that be because not many EB3 applications where submitted due to the long long wait? who knows

Lets just be positive about it. :)

[vumblevee]

I agree with Silverdragon102. But I wish you the best of luck and I would love to hear updates about your EB3 application.

[PinoyRN12]

I agree with Silverdragon102. But I wish you the best of luck and I would love to hear updates about your EB3 application.

Thank you and I appreciate all your inputs here. This site has been so helpful ever since.

[janemulligan1]

For Filipino nurses other than Canada, U.K is also a great option. Country is now in shortage of RNs and is welcoming skilled nurses across the globe. Besides is known for their liberal immigrant laws. You can enroll in a good nursing program in U.K and then start working in the country.

[Mario Cruz]

hello Im a filipino Nurse and Im planning to work in UK. Any agency suggestions?

[jettyport]

The academic IELTS with 7's across the board is definitely the biggest challenge for nurses seeking employment in the UK.

If you can, go for it.

If not, there's always Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I heard it's fun over there.

or better yet, if you have a great financial resource, try the immigration programs of Canada.

[RNTMBY]

Ayone in ireland? I want to ask about the adaptation and assessment program

[iamtine]

Im aspirant nurse to be a nurse in USA someday but im not finacially capable of the process it takes a lot of support to have all the exam and all the step to be a nurse in USA so im planing to go to other country to earn and have my own support taking the step to mybamerican dream is it possible to choose saudi arabia as a stepping stone to go to USA someday anf apply for nclex board because many said that is not possible because of the USA embassy are not allowed to have a ex saudi nurse is it true? what are the option and other country that can help me earn and allowed to be stepping stone in USA nurse someday thanks for all the advice Godbless Fellow nurses.