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Hi erjean, I am still keeping the faith. Thanks for the updates. May I know the source of the article you posted about Retrogression Ending Legislation Introduced in Congress. Thank you very much!

It depends on your qualification. I think all the countries that I mentioned are very good place to start or have a career with. It really depends if you qualify. I am not picky but I chose the long route...Its so hard to wait. I am using my time well while waiting. For those who lack the nursing experience I think Saudi is the best option. But if you have the much needed number of years of experience then I think all of the above is an option for you.

Ok thanks for all the reply. I will wait for October then

The Visa Bulletin is out for June 2009 http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4497.html as expected, there is no movement. Visa remained to be unavailable. God will take care of the rest for me. Anyway I still look forward for July 2009 Bulletin. E. EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA AVAILABILITY DURING THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2009 Applicant demand for numbers, primarily for adjustment of status cases at Citizenship and Immigration Services offices, has been extremely heavy throughout the year. As a result, visa availability during the final quarter could become limited as categories approach their annual numerical limits. Therefore, visa availability throughout the remainder of the year cannot be guaranteed, and the establishment of cut-off dates, or retrogression of existing cut-off dates, cannot be ruled out. Sorry for the ignorance, what does fiscal year meant? I'm still here waiting...

Hi kiah...we have the same fate...I have volunteered and now grabbing every straw to land on a job. I was choosing and hoping to be a nurse but times are tough veery, verrrrry tough!!!! specially for second coursers like us. Just look at the various threads here. You will see different emotions pouring. Pain and frustrations. I am over the anger stage (DABDA Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Despair Acceptance) Did I remember it right? hehehehe Maybe im somewhere in between bargaining and despair... If you choose to stay in the Philippines here are your choices: 1. Work in a callcenter 2. Volunteer for no fee 3. Be a bum 4. Cry... If you intend to work aborad: 1. US is still an option but mind you...you will be like me...(I passed all the exams, got an employer, petitioned and is now waiting in line for retrogression to end) 2. UK- NVQ thing...i do not know this but you can search allnurses they have very good forums for this. I just mentioned this because I have friends who went to this route and they are earning. 3. Middleeast-I already submitted my application at MOH Saudi at POEA window M last March. No text or reply yet. 4. Canada- Take their CRNE and fly there. 5. Other european countries(Ireland, New Zealand)- Most no longer accept second coursers. They want a 4 year nursing degree (No crediting of the previous course). And they have a bridging program which is very expensive for me. 6. Australia- I do not know much about this but I know you need to be screened and they also have a bridging program I think Whatever path you choose, good luck and God Bless. Right now I am a market researcher for a cosmetic company. The pay is better however this is a project based work so its not really that regular. But its better than not to have a work at all.

It really depends on your goal. You have to choose a prospective employer. Check what do they require for their applicants. There are hospitals that require 1 year of volunteer work (I will not advice you to do this). In my case it is alot tougher to land a job since I am a second courser. I only have 3 months of volunteer job. I took BLS. I find IVT expensive...I am still contemplating if I will jump into this training. I really find this training odd...IV insertion is a skill...so after completing the training and if you do not practice it that often then you lose the skill. I have been inserting IVs for three months during my volunteer stint. I have learned the art without undergoing the training. But right now since I haven't been around inserting IV then my confidence level has dropped significantly.

I have submitted my requirements today...let us keep our hopes high!!!God bless us all

With the recession in US I think its not wise to apply there. In my case there is no more turning back for me. I am waiting in line now. But for those who just graduated and are planning to go to US just think it over 10 times!!!! IF you are willing to wait and take the risk then nobody can stop you. There are other countries who are open to nurses...

I lost my high school diploma, are they strict with that? All i have is a photocopy. My school has change its name...all they can provide me is a certification. They can no longer give me a diploma

Hushdawg you are right that this program is better than offering volunteer services. However, I am needed home...and I can't leave my family to stay in the province for this. The solution is a just a temporary patch up. After six months and if you are not deployed then your back to being unemployed.

I applied at California BON, took it last Feb 26, 2008 and passed (Thank God!!!!) In my opinion it does not matter where you applied or where you are taking it. I heard people fly to different test sites believing that a particular testing center would make them pass. Sad to say if you are not prepared you will eventually fail.

I am not a resident of any of the municipalities listed there. Oh well...I aborted my application. I can't seem to see the logic here, why choose nurses only living in rural areas? What about city dwellers who can't find a job.

It really depends on the school. This is business. Plain and simple explanation.

Hi joy, thank you for sharing your experience please give us updates on your application. I will also try my luck here...for those who have not yet visit the site http://www.nars.dole.gov.ph Let us see where this will go. I have been sending resumes and application forms. Should my application advance I will let you know

I live in the city. They only entertain applicants who live in their target rural areas. (poorest of the poor) I just called one of their trunklines (who btw is so rude). I was trying to clarify this clause in their website and I get a rude remark telling me to just read what the site says. This is a long shot solution to unemployment of nurses. I just hope somebody can actually share their experience.