Nursing Jobs and Second Coursers

[Anna101]

Hi,

I'm a newbie here and I'd just like to ask the 2nd coursers and those who are lucky enough to be employed...

How hard (or easy) is it for second coursers to find employment here in the Philippines?

Granted, the current crop of nurses are having a hard time finding jobs right now, I'm assuming it's even harder for 2nd coursers. Let's face it, age discrimination is quite common here. You're considered "old" when you're past 25 years old. I worry because I am a 2nd courser who will be graduating next year at age 36.

Honest and serious replies only please.

Thanks,

Anna

[hyds_rn]

Whew!!! I'm turning 26 this year - and about to enter your so called "old" term. I'm also a second courser. Too bad, my first degree is not related to any medical field. i initially had a business course related one.

I passed NLE last July, had undergone some trainings like BLS, ECG, ACLS and IVT , but still unemployed. It's really frustrating for my part since I had a great job before I pursued nursing. And now, I'm one of those contributing for our country's unemployment rate. I tried applying in some of the hospitals here in Manila, but unluckily no hospital accepts applications as of the moment...