Getting BSN in Philippines as U.S Citizen and come back?

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Hi! I am currently a Sophomore in High School and I was wondering if I would be able to come back to the U.S to become a nurse after I get my BSN in the Philippines. The reason why I am in this situation is because I am Full Filipino and my mom and aunt (She Is a nurse that came and was born from the Philippines) are heavily trying to convince me to become a nurse.They already started paying and getting a loan for a condo near Cebu Doctors University.So i practically have to go to the Philippines and go get my BSN there. I want to be a nurse but I have researched and there are mixed answers alot of people say you could come back and just take the nclx and as long as you pass it you are fine. In addition, there are some people that say you can not and it is really not recommended. As far as what state I am coming back to after college I am thinking of coming back to Arizona . Please Help me!! Thank you so much for your help! If you have any question that need to be answered definitely let me know!

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

So you're on a website for nurses, why?!

Negative. I am not a nurse and have nothing to do with the healthcare field or industry.
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I really think this guy is Red Ranger under a new name

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

So it's just a matter of whether it's one or two losers were dealing with!

I really think this guy is Red Ranger under a new name
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Actually you thought the post about OP working in Philippines and I quote "I would never pressure my kids into going into a profession in a foreign country", but we will keep that as our little secret.

I would encourage him to get a ADN at a community college if he can get in, but for some reason there is a high number of RN's from Philippines in USA working in the nursing industry. I live in North Texas and you rarely see any people from Philippines, but go to a hospital and it like a little Manila all the way from charge nurse down to RN to the CNA.

Since you have traveled to "dozens" of countries, I guess Philippines was not you itinerary. Houses and condo can be purchased a fairly reasonable price, I would say you could get a fairly nice one in Cebu proper for around $20,000 US Dollars. US Citizens can't own property in Philippines, they can own condos since they are only buying the building.[/quote

I never thought the OP wanted to work in the Philippines he was very clear about returning to the USA. Learning a profession in a foreign country ( Philippines ) is joining the profession in a foreign country.

Where I live and where my family has worked there are very few Philippine Nurses. In fact foreign-trained nurses are only 4 to 5% of all newly licensed nurses. The influx of foreign-trained nurses is decreasing from a high of 20%+ to less than 5%. My guess is that certain areas attract foreign nurses so they can make " a little Manila" , I wonder how the patients feel about this?

No, Philippines is not on my list at this time, Next country of interest is China.

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I personally wouldn't recommend getting your BSN in the Philippines since you want to work in the US, it's way too different. American standard is the one you have to practice and get used to.

I am a BSN graduate in the Philippines, it's not that I'm not patriotic and proud of my country, of course I am! I'll wave my Philippine passport if I have to just to show my love and pride,haha but seriously, you don't have to deal with future issues if you'll get your BSN here in the US in the first place. But the decision is all yours, just have to think about it, talk to your parents, weigh the pros and cons and go with your instinct. But remember you were reminded and warned. Wish you all the best!

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IF you are male then it a game changer. It a no brainer for you to go to school in Philippines. I suspect your mother has long range goals for you. Plus she can hire a live in helper for about $80 per month who can cook, clean, shop, mow, etc while you concentrate on your studies.

I wouldn't be surprised if she is trying to guide your love life as well where you meet a more traditional woman, In Philippines Man is the King, it just their tradition and way of life.

Speak with your mother and discuss with her what is on your mind and maybe you and her can have meeting of the minds. I am 100% pure American with no family from Philippines, just ties back to Texas, From what I have known from spending a lot of time in the Philippines and learning the culture, this would be a great plan for you. I would have zero reservations sending a child of mine to PHilippines for a BSN.

Good Luck and wish you the best.

I thought you're pretty updated. I am a filipina, born and raised there, we usually don't think this way, men should respect and serve their ladies! that's how Filipinos should be. You don't take advantage of a filipina and expect that they will do anything for a man who thinks he's a king, that's not the way it is. I'm sorry probably you have a limited observation when you lived there for three years (quite short though).

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