desertrose

GOOD POINT

I accidentally stumbled on this website and I'm quite impressed with the information i've read so far. I too, am currently residing in the US. I have been toying with the idea of going back to the Philippines to pursue a Nursing degree (I am a dentist by profession), I left the country 13 years ago to work in the Middle East for ten years before coming to the States. I've inquired about ADN here an while it's true that it requires the same amount of time to take up BSN-RN in the Philippines, the waiting list can take as long as a year to two years especially with community colleges, that's for California. It could be different with other States. The other reason is, with a child, We have to pay a babysitter so that's added expense, not to mention the worry of leaving your child with a stranger. At least in the Philippines, hiring a nanny is not that expensive comparing to the US, Besides, I won't be too worried leaving my child with a complete stranger knowing that i have relatives overseeing the nanny. Most of all, much as I will miss my husband terribly, I also miss my family whom I have been very close with. I guess we all have different reasons why we want to go back to the Philippines. For others, it's might be more convenient to study in the US but for some, like me, I think, going back to the Philippines would be more convenient in terms of the care of my daughter and expenses. I'm just glad that my husband has been very supportive of my plans. Once again, thanks to everyone for their encouragement and for the Suzanne, for her realistic and informative comments and suggestions. More Power!

And if the Philippines will put any restrictions on the license by then. They can require you to work there for two years before they will give you verification that you completed your program, and are speaking of doing that now. Hello Suzanne, I've been hearing rumours about a new law making it mandatory for all nursing graduates to work for two years before they could leave the country. Do you have any idea if that applies to US permanent residents graduating from Philippines? I am currently residing in the States but I'm planning to go back to the Philippines next year to pursue a Nursing Degree. Thank you

I worked in Saudi Arabia for ten years, I am currently living in the US. My Advice, try the US first. I was lucky I worked for an oil company that had one of the best housing facilities and amenities. It made a lot of difference, but outside the compound where we lived, well, I could say, you can survive but it's not fun at all. There are a lot of restrictions. You better think about it. Good Luck