Just graduated last March 2008 and took the boards this June. The thing is, I'm a chronic carrier of Hepatitis B. I already searched the forums and from what I've read, hospitals in the USA, Canada, UK etc do hire nurses with Hepatitis B. But information with regards to hospitals here in the Philippines isn't quite as definite. From the few replies I've read, hospitals here seem to be stricter in hiring nurses with Hepatitis B and Hepa B test is one of the requirements for employment.
Anyone know any exact info if hospitals in the Philippines are hiring nurses with Hepatitis B? Anyone with Hepatitis B that was hired recently? Obviously, hospitals have different requirements but it would be nice to hear some info about the topic.
Always pray and hope for the best. I'm a chronic Hepatitis B carrier too, and now working as a nurse here in Canada. My experience in the Philippines when I'm still studying was so traumatic, I was expelled from the college of nursing because I was tested positive before the capping ceremony. My world and my dream collapsed that time. I never had a hospital experience in the Philippines because of the health care discrimination but when we migrated here in Canada I was able to do the Bridge to Canadian nursing course and had my CRNE and passed it.
@mayumi: wow! good for you mayumi...you are so lucky.. I hope I can pass the medical examination for Australia too.. you just gave me couraged..Thank you..
Your school was so harsh on you..they are so dumb for thinking that you can't be a nurse even if you are chronic hep b+, anyway good for you that you are able to achieve your dream in Canada, I hope I can achieve mine too in Australia..
@waterleily: Please update me too regarding your process.. I will always pray for you too.. Just be thankful that God has lways give us a healthy status...In what field in nursing you wanna take up soon??.. Anyway, actually I am a single mom thats why I badly need to aim high for the future of my son..Wish us all the best!!!
@mayumi: Thank you soo much for your inspiring story..
AND I do hope to those people who had same experience please share it to us especially to those nurses in Australia now.
Hello Guys! I am so happy to inform you that my student visa for Melbourne, Australia has been approved.. :) My class will start on August 6, 2012.. I really thanked God for his help.. I hope we all can make it.. God Bless All!
P.S., As long as you are asymptomatic it won't be a problem.. :)
hi guys, im on the same boat as you guys, don't lose hope, im here in aus working as a nurse in an aged care facility, they will not discriminate you if you have it, but we do have limitations in areas we can work with, like OR, dialysis
hi waterleily! it's good to hear that! I am a bit worried too.. I am also a nurse here in the Phils. and I am planning to work in Victoria Australia.. What are other workups they have let you performed after they found out that you are Hep B reactive? Can I already take IELTS.. please give me some news.. I really want to work there,, thanks
Hello. waterleily. Welcome to Melbourne :). I am now studying nursing in Melbourne as well. I am also a hbv carrier. could I have your email or something ?
Wow Im so happy for yah guys...Specially to you waterleily.. Wish to see you all gaiz there,..but I need your help can you introduce good agency??hope you respond to me gaiz...God bless you all..
hey, waterleily, I have sent you a email. but I am not sure if I've sent to the correct email address. could you please check your email when you are free. :)
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Always pray and hope for the best. I'm a chronic Hepatitis B carrier too, and now working as a nurse here in Canada. My experience in the Philippines when I'm still studying was so traumatic, I was expelled from the college of nursing because I was tested positive before the capping ceremony. My world and my dream collapsed that time. I never had a hospital experience in the Philippines because of the health care discrimination but when we migrated here in Canada I was able to do the Bridge to Canadian nursing course and had my CRNE and passed it.