Nursing school in manila

suzanne4, RN · Apr 13, 2008

I would recommend that you take the time to do some reading on this forum. If you are already in the US, you can easily complete a bridge program to get your RN. Going back to the Philippines, and you will be starting over from scratch with most of the programs there.

And not sure where you are working, but the LVN cannot do almost everything that the RN can do, and that is for another thread, not here.

You will be going back to the Philippines for quite a few years, and they are adding in another year to the programs. Be aware that you will have problems with that since you are no longer a Philippine citizen, therefore cannot write the local exam and we are seeing more and more states require it for licensure purposes. Even if you hold a US passport, if you train out of the US, you will be considered a foreign nurse in terms of licensure.

gemini_star, BSN, RN · Apr 14, 2008

I will be one of the people who will dissuade you from taking BSN here in PI. Suzanne is right, they will be adding more clinical hours than the usual which makes it 5 years in total. Plus, some schools are considering not crediting your previous subjects taken which means that you have to take every subject in their curriculum. This is a vital decision to make and If I were you, I would prepare all prerequisites needed to apply in nursing school in the US. I would wait and wait to get into a nursing school there. Nursing school sucks big time here unless you are lucky to be accepted in a prestigious top nursing school in PI which is unlikely to happen.

suzanne4, RN · Apr 14, 2008

There are bridge programs available in the US that you can complete in less than one years time and have the RN and get the RN salary. Sure, they are expensive, but when you consider that you will be done in less than one year instead of going to the Philippines for five years and losing out on all of that salary, just not a good thing to be doing.

clynsf · Apr 14, 2008

Thanks to those who reply.

Now i'm confused.... i'm doing my research, but so far, more people are advising me to just stay here.

suzanne4, RN · Apr 15, 2008

You are quite welcome.

gemini_star, BSN, RN · Apr 15, 2008

Thanks to those who reply.
Now i'm confused.... i'm doing my research, but so far, more people are advising me to just stay here.

Your welcome! Continue researching. Hope you'll make the right decision.

mme174 · Apr 8, 2009

Hi Lyn, i feel you sis, I am currently enrolled here in san mateo for LVN, but i have financial difficulty right now so i decided to go back home, i'm an immigrant. My sister is helping me enroll at PWU in queson city, i'm just waiting for my re entry permit and i'm good to go. I had 4 years in college before and i took the pre rec here in america,,hopefully they will credit some of my subjects.but honestly , i will do what ever it takes to get my BSN , i really wish i could get it here but work and study is hard in america for me. In the philippines, i could focus on my studies and studies only. goodluck to you and hope to see you in the philippines.

Victoria

mickeeey · Apr 8, 2009

Hi Lyn! If you think you won't be having problems with the immigration then I suggest that you go back to the Philippines.

IMO, it's the most practical decision for you. In the Philippines, you'll pay cheaper for school without sacrificing the quality of education that you'll get (very important!). Cost of living is not a problem; if you can afford things in US then you certainly can in the Philippines. :)

The 5-year nursing curriculum has been SUSPENDED by CHED for this coming school year. If ever it's going to be implemented, it would affect the upcoming freshmen students of the school year when it'll be imposed and the years after that.

Here are some good schools in Metro Manila that are accepting 2nd coursers:

-Manila Doctor's College (Pasay)

-Our Lady of Fatima University (QC? I think.)

-Philippine Women's University (Taft/QC)

Ask yourself: what do you think would be the best option for you? Something that will work out for both you and your kids. Good luck~ ^^

mickeeey · Apr 8, 2009

Oh, and I would also like to add that you'll be able to finish BSN (NOT Associate's Degree!) in the Philippines within 2 years on most 2nd courser programs. There are a lot of outstanding nursing schools in the Philippines amidst the spurt of "diploma mills". There will be some paperwork to do since you're a US Citizen but that's nothing compared the life with less stress in PI.

The waiting lists fo city colleges take holy-cow-who-knows-when-it-will-end years and going to a private university/college means huge lump sum of money (student loan if you don't have it readily in cash!).

Studying nursing is energy-sapping both mentally and physically. So is work. So is being a mom 24/7. So is being a wife 24/7. My, that's gonna take a lot of Red Bull!

Would you even have time for the kids? They would be fast asleep when you get home and you're off to school/work when they wake-up. Would you even have time to study for school exams? If you fail, you'll have to retake it until you make it. Would you even have time to sleep? Oh did I mention that you have to eat, bathe and breathe as well? lol! Okay, hush now.

I have a few friends and colleages who used to do all these (trying to be superhuman and all) and some ended up halting studies for a couple of years and then resume only to find out that they have to retake most classes coz they've been out of school too long, some are still on the waiting list after 3 years and the rest just gave it up altogether. I feel sorry for all of them; all the efforts, sleepless nights, hard-work and money gone down the gutter. I'm hoping that it won't happen to you. ^^

Just make sure to research the schools first and look at their passing percentage. Passing nursing school and licensure exams is up to the students' determination and knowledge but the quality of education and training the school provide is just as important. ^^

fidsha12 · Apr 8, 2009

Hi,

Dr. Carlos Lanting College in Quezon City offers a 2 years for nursing if you are a graduate of a medical course or medical related course, but they need to see your transcript for evaluation, and your classmates will be second courser too and have a flexible time, if you wish to go back to the philippines. Hope this help

j3yang21 · May 25, 2009

Hey!

I too am a Licensed Practical Nurse here in Chicago, Illinois and have been since 2006. I did complete Practical Nursing Program at City Colleges of Chicago, at Truman College. Right now, I am in the process of finishing LPN-RN Bridge and the courses I took previously were all transferred aside from those that weren't transferrable as were not required under the school's (where I do the bridge) curriculum. As far as I know, courses that ought to be accepted or transferred into the nursing bridge would all depend on the school and state you're in. I also thought about going back to Pinas before right after I passed NCLEX but had changed plans when I found out that I could do the bridge in 1 year, and believe me, it's all worth it. Additionally, one of the reasons why I didn't study in Pinas for my BSN was due to the fact that even after I finished BSN there, I still am required to take Phil. Board before I could take NCLEX-RN, at least here in Illinois. In California however, Phil Board Exam is not at all required now, (I think). I could only say good luck and hope that you make the right decisions for yourself and the kids.

Jay