Nurses with Hepatitis B in the Philippines?

[jbauer87]

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.

Thanks!

[jahda_ph]

hi everyone! i passed the interview already, as expected, my medical got pending and was asked to submit a certification from my doctor. i forwarded the med cert to my employer but somehow, didn't get a clear reply from them although they emailed me for flight details. I'm preparing to travel yet i'm not sure if it's ok already'...i continue to pray that they got the med cert already because when they replied, they're already scheduling for flights..There's hope guys, keep your prayers present and your faith strong'..God bless!

[complexforms]

im also a carrer...im thinking of applying for a job but im afraid they will have to draw blood for hbsag testing...please help me...and i'd also like to know what does a negative hbeag means?? pls help me

[candie214]

hello. im new here. and im also a nurse, i knew that i was reactive in hepa b when i was in college, before taking the vaccine i got myself tested. It didn't stop me. I want to become a nurse, this wouldn't pose me any hindrance on my dreams. the college was aware of my condition, even my friends. my adviser, told me that it will hard for me to get a job in the future. I graduated with good grades, passed the exam on my first take and got a job in a secondary hospital in our town, as of now I'm the youngest nurse in our hospital. it will be 3 years on january. last year i decide to apply for abroad, but before anything I consulted a doctor here in our province, got me tested on on confirmatory tests. when the result arrive, she told me that I may not be able to work abroad. I sought for a second opinion and went to manila, search at the net for some doctors, and i emailed him for some questions and appointment, luckily he was very positive, he told me i can still work in uk, new zealand and australia, even canada. atlast! some hope i really wanna help my family. he advised me to go on with my applications and study the agency and country that i will aplly to, in cases that i might need a certificate i may just go back to him,, hopefully ill visit him again by the end of the year. any news from our other friends, thank you sharing some it keeps my up my hopes..

[hepabman]

im also a hepa b carrier.. we have the same probz.. last year hospitals here in davao are not that strict about nurses with hepa b, i've been employed under HRMO of davao city for 2 months in Davao Medical Center and 5 months in Davao Medical School foundation hospital..but now, things are different. DMC wont allow Nurses with Hepa B to employed in their institution because they have no place for them/us. chief nurse said this to me not knowing im also a carrier.. at present im still applying, taking chances to get hired

[majah]

hi, thanks for this site, i felt relieved that i have some people who understand how i feel. we are on the same boat. I am a hepa b carrier, Im also a nurse. That disease hinders my dreams especially going abroad. I already had the chance once in middle east but when they found out that im a hepa b carrier, i was not given a visa. I really wanna go abroad with my family. I hope that those who are carrier who continue their dreams will update here, so we still have hopes. thanks and Godbless

[zerobelow30]

I'm also hep p positive. and i hope to all those folks infected with that virus will be united and have group so that we can discuss something for our future, i know you guys think of getting married to, having a family and children . when i found out i have this problem i feel hopeless. although

I'm not a nurse but I'm going to study med related course in a few weeks from now.

[mfr.rn]

hi i would like to ask guys if i can still have a student visa in new zealand even though i am positive with hep. b, i am also a nurse and unemployed here in cebu city, if anyone knows a company here in cebu that would still hire hep.b positive and wont discriminate, pls do help me and inform me i badly need a job right now, hope to here from you all =) ♥

[Michelle_84454]

Hi guys!im a registered nurse suffering from Hep B also and im currently working as registered nurse in a tertiary hospital here in manila for almost 4 years.i have a pending immigrant visa in US and my priority date was feb.2007.while waiting for my application to process i decided to apply in singgapore as registered nurse.I just took my singgapore board exam this afternoon and the agency advise me to take the medical exam as soon as possible!and I'm afraid they will not going to hire me if they found out that im a hepa b carrier!I really want to go abroad to help my family.pls help me what am i going to do now!i started to feel hopeless!

[majah]

oh yes thats true. Let us unite because we are the ones who really understand the feeling. Thanks and keep in touch with any good things/news. Godbless

[hobbit20]

Hi to All,

Friends im very new here just signed up myself minutes ago with the site inorder to post a comment here...im sharing the same experiences with you all nurses with hep b..im really afraid to apply abroad because of fear of rejection. I discovered my condition way back in the year 2006 during my 3rd yr first sem. we were almost 20 students reactive in our school but got to know 10 only bcoz we were scheduled by batch during immunization where we were called secretly telling us about our situation.had a little chat with our instructor together with the others about this and that and made us to express our feelings. From that i wasnt able to eat and sleep well for a week...very bothered how to confess to my family but God gave me the courage to do so and my family was very supportive..5 siblings in the family only 2 of us got the virus.my 2 elder sisters already had vaccines for protection. In our group of 10 hep b studz im the one who was very active in searching for other guys who has the same condition that could help enlighten. Im their shock absorber for i am like a sibling to them all where i encouraged them that life must go on..where most of the time i listened to their sentiments if they feel depressed and hopeless.even if i am not that strong im trying to be one for them to be able to draw some positive outlook in life. In terms of descrimination name it i mostly experienced it all, thanks God i have 2 bestfriends who was always there to cheer me up and support me.

[hobbit20]

To: Jahda ph

Im curious what happens to ur application? Hope to hear from you soon you are one of those nurses who can really testify that there are hope in terms of our condition...Looking forward to hear from you soon whether its a good one or not...My prayers are always with you and for your endeavors...Kudos Nurses God is good.....

[hobbit20]

To: Jahda ph

Hello i hope to hear from you soon....how was your application? You serve as one of our living proof that we filipino nurses with these condition has chances to work abroad and make a living to help our loved ones. If ever you read this one I hope you can share what happen to you now whether its good or not so good news..i am looking forward to hear from you...Thanks Kudos nurses God is good...