LPN school in Cebu fast program and accredited

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Jan 17, 2009

Since there are no LPNs in the Philippines your PN education will be worthless in the USA. If your goal is to come to the USA, the PN program is a waste of money.

aimeeleesangboem · Jan 18, 2009

Did u read what I posted I said I'm not getting nurse visa I'm on immigrant spousal visa and I can take CNA certification ...pls read carefully next time...before commenting... I know what to do my husband is studying as a nurse in San antonio Texas

aimeeleesangboem · Jan 18, 2009

Read first before giving any comments

Fiona59 · Jan 19, 2009

What you didn't understand is no one even knows if a PN diploma from the Phillipines is even recognized in North America. You should probably save your tuition and go to school once you land in the US.

I work with BScNs from the Phillipines who only gained PN permits due to the differences in education.

aimeeleesangboem · Jan 19, 2009

well, i dont get it why some american citizens try to study nursing in philippines.. pls read my thread carefully im asking for schools not any opinion on what i should do or not to do... It's way cheaper to study here.... there are lots of review book.. and plus were moving to montana were they recognized certification... every state has different medical laws and certification...

suzanne4, RN · Jan 19, 2009

I have read your thread on wishing to take the LPN program in the Philippines. What we are all telling you is that this program is not even recognized by the Philippine government for licensure, and there is no exam offered for it there when you are done with your program. Depending on the state where you wish to work in the US, the majority of them are now requiring the local license, and this is not going to be possible for you to obtain.

What you are also not understanding is that immigration and licensure are two very different things, even if you hold a US passport, but are going to train in any other country, then you must meet the requirements for the foreign trained nurse.

Everyone that has responded to you is aware of what type of program that you have posted about as well as what is happening with these type of programs in the Philippines as well. There is a sticky at the top of this forum that I suggest that you read.

Also be aware that if you are planning to come to the US when you are done with a program like this, you are going to have issues to find an accredited program in the US that is going to accept you into their bridge program as well.

CHED also does not give any accreditation for programs other than the four year BSN. Having TESDA approval does not mean anything in the scheme of things when one cannot even get licensed in your country or obtain a job with this training in your country. And the LPN is being phased out in many regions in the US as well.

suzanne4, RN · Jan 19, 2009

And to have a program that is accepted in the US requires that all hours are completed while is in an approved school of nursing and no credit can be given for hours from a care-giver program as well.

Take the time to do some reading in the threads that have been mentioned to see what is actually going on right now in the US and with what you want to do.

aimeeleesangboem · Jan 19, 2009

hey, thanks for all you guys thread even though its not what i expected to be as an answer.. Actually this cases of LPN's in the country why there is no license exam you cant land a job... There is to many nurses flooding around the country every year.. They keep on adding and adding unemployed licensed nurses thats why the country has no license and carreer for LPN... I see some thread about LPNs and LVNs on some different sections they ... Look at some jobsearch around the US and you'll see lots of people hiring LVN's and LPN's.. go to craigslist in every state and city healthcare job section there looking of LVN and LPNs... This thing is just a starting point... and steping stone once I'm on that step then I can moved on to a higher level...

I might just do the program in the philippines instead so I learn the basics and and study again in the US or work on a senior home or caregiving home....

Facing out the LPN's and LVN's is still quite far... it takes about 8 to 10 years and the US are going to require full RN...

Every state has different requirement and My husbands hometown doesnt have much requirement in MONTANA.. its better to lived there no sales tax...

suzanne4, RN · Jan 19, 2009

Phasing out is happening in hospitals all over the country.

You came here asking for advice and we have given it. It is your choice as to what to do with it.

Suggest that you take the time to do some reading here of the sticky at the top of this forum concerning the LPN programs. And if you are definitely planning to go to Montana, then suggest that you actually check with their BON directly and see what they have to say about things. You may be very surprised by what you hear.

Your big issue that you are against is that you will not possess a local license and this is now becoming a requirement in quite a few states. Does not matter what the immigration status is, licensure is something completely different and has their own set of rules in place specifically by each BON.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Jan 19, 2009

from: montana state board of nursing

license summary for lpn

for specific information on filing an application, you will need to obtain the license application which includes a detailed listing of the requirements

education requirements:

an applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence, that the applicant:

has successfully completed at least an approved 4-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and;

is a graduate of an approved practical nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as practical nurses.

since montana regulations require one to graduate from an authorized program --- and programs are not approved in your country, our best advice is to save your money to attend education program in the us.

i understand your desire to have education. if you want to gain some knowledge, write to program in area you may live to determine entrance requirements, books they use etc. i'd start with reading medical terminology book, math for nurses, anatomy book etc..... that way knowledge would be gained without wasted expense.

current list of approved schools

aimeeleesangboem · Jan 19, 2009

so your advice is not taking LPN in the country.... I should instead take my schooling there instead of here...why there is NCLEX-PN what's the use of it???