Media says that there is a shortage of nurses in the Philippines: 'Bull!'

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I have heard recent media reports that we are causing a shortage of nurses in the Philippines!!!

This is poppycock! There are thousands of nurses still working in volunteer positions unpaid out there. Loads unemployed, and nurses in their 40s and 50s unemployed.

The NHS is recruiting directly from the Philippines, but it is also being selective - it will only take nurses with two years hospital experience.....

How can we get more Filipino nurses in?

I am not a Filipino.

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I have heard recent media reports that we are causing a shortage of nurses in the Philippines!!!

This is poppycock! There are thousands of nurses still working in volunteer positions unpaid out there. Loads unemployed, and nurses in their 40s and 50s unemployed.

The NHS is recruiting directly from the Philippines, but it is also being selective - it will only take nurses with two years hospital experience.....

How can we get more Filipino nurses in?

I am not a Filipino.

I agree with you. There are thousands of nurses here working for free just to get the working experience needed when applying for a job overseas.

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And again... bull!!

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