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Each one is entitled to his or her opinion about this matter, for some people going via this route will help them in their future endeavors and be able to help their families and earn a decent living not as nurses but carers! however, for others it's just a waste of time and money because its just a scheme to make money and have cheap labor from desperate nurses who badly need jobs here in the Philippines.

With due respect 5cats and badbach, you seem like you have a better plan for some nurses here taking this student visa route.you sound like everyone that are into to this student-visa scheme are a bunch of idiots who do not know anything.I know friends who are already there and each one of them has their own stories to tell good and bad, yes its true that it is expensive and you really cannot earn alot from being a student but its a case to case basis! there are also things to consider like opportunities that would open up for you rather than being here in the Philippines or some may have relatives living there who would gladly help you out..It's a matter of DISKARTE on how you would deal with things when your're there.if your not good with this,then let it be, dont impose on others that its not a good idea,if you dont have anything good to offer them.:wink2: all the best to all! peace out!

I wasn't imposing anything, I just voiced my concern on the fact that out of all the nurses who have come to UK on this program, there hasn't been anyone (aside from nurseinuk's latest post) who have come forward on this forum to share with us there experiences there. I wasn't dissing the program nor imposing my opinion on others, & I certainly didn't mean to sound sarcastic. I was actually considering signing up for this too, but after reading this thread I have, as of now, decided against it. But will reconsider of course; nothing is set in stone :D And yes, I am fully aware of the nursing situation here in the Philippines and how hard it is to make a decent living here, and for a lot of us going abroad is the answer. I am one of those, and I'm glad that forums like allnurses.com are around nowadays that help us weigh the options available to us. Just because someone has an opinion different from yours doesn't make it less valid..It's just that, an opinion. :D Hopefully I've made myself clear regarding this & any misunderstanding..:up:

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Believe me transportation will be required and it will not be cheap. I also find it hard to believe that many hospitals these days have accommodation as the hospitals I used to work in stopped providing for anyone less than a doctor. Students etc had to find alternative accommodation. How are you working for the NHS?

--i mean, we have to pay for the accommodation but it is either in the hospital premises or in an apartment near the hospital. The room arrangement will be done by ISA :)

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nurseinuk -- kudos! i've heard stories both good and bad about those Filipinos in UK. May i ask if the your work there is similar to that of a student nurse' here in the Philippines? I mean, student nurses give bed baths and assist with morning care. If not, then how are they different? I'd like to prepare myself physically and mentally to survive there.

Btw, are you in vacation with your family?

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Hi Ladygie !

I am in Canada visiting relatives in Ontario. My family's still in the Philippines.

The work is like during our OJT with an addition of washing dishes (especially if you are on night shift) and sweeping the floor. Though this does not happen often I still prefer to mention these because it does happen.

I am lucky that my agent in the Philippines gave me a down-to-eart briefing ( she mentioned these job functions as well) so that when I arrived here I was not shock. My companion in the senior home who came from other agents are crying becasue they said, they have never done these things at their homes back in the Philippines ( with our helpers around there in the Philippines, I myself had not done these jobs.I don't even know how to cook!!!! Alleluiah, now not only can I cook rice but know how to cook sinigang, adobo, pancit, etc.) I am glad that my agent was very frank and blunt with me on what to expect. I even kidded her that she sounds very discouraging instead of encouraging. She said that she does it to every applicant to make sure that there will be no regrets and that our decision will be based on reality and not on fantasizing good time.

Pardon me if I am wrong, but because of the package cost ( I paid PHP160,000 last year as package cost) I think only those from the middle class can afford to enroll in this program. My companions here, mostly nurses without experience and newly graduates comes from same level.

I spend GBP130 for my accommodation - I share the flat with 3 other Filipinas. A flat consists of 3 bedrooms,sala, kitchen; with microwave, oven, washing machine, t.v My placement provider provided me with comforter. My top uniform (3 Blouses) was also provided by my placement provider.

I suggest, as what my agent told me before, to best prepare yourself with what awaits you here is to watch Sharon Cuneta's caregiver movie. :wink2:

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thanks nurseinuk for the insight. isa is very active for giving pamphelets for nurses who promise a good oppurtunity to work in uk only to find out being a caregiver is the work awaits them.

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As long as you are made aware about the kind of work that awaits you, then it should be alright.

I also hope that you don' t refer to being a "caregiver" in a demeaning way because it is a very noble profession that requires dedication and passion.

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Hi nurseinuk,

Can you pm ur agency in manila, thanks

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thanks nurseinuk for the insight. isa is very active for giving pamphelets for nurses who promise a good oppurtunity to work in uk only to find out being a caregiver is the work awaits them.

-- actually, with isa you have a choice of whether you want to work as carer in a nursing home or as an auxiliary nurse in an nhs hospital.

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-- actually, with ISA you have a choice of whether you want to work as carer in a nursing home or as an Auxiliary Nurse in an NHS hospital.

Do you have a link or can send me a link so I can read about working in the NHS as a Auxiliary worker? Reason I ask is usually AW are employed by the hospital and paid for by the hospital. You can do agency but more open to be cancelled. Remember Auxiliary workers are not student nurses and you will loose nurse skills which may have an impact on your future

Also be aware as a student you are limited to how many hours you can work on a student visa

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hi silverdragon, about the study and work in uk, is it until now the situation of uk is like that? I'm planning to have a student visa in bison management - majestic college. What do you think? Can i ask some advice? your reply would be much appreciated.

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silverdragon hi, how about the bison management - majestic college? i'm planning to get a student visa with that agency..It's NVQ program as what i'v read and it's study and work paid program. What do u think? Thank you so much..

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i want to ask what is axillary nurse? sorry im not familiar with different functions of nurses abroad

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