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Very very true Salvie. batch 2007 here. I struggled a lot also in Philippines to pursue my career. I end up here working as a Secretary in UAE. After 1 year of seeking for employment in hospital, I had this opportunity to work abroad. I leave the country with hope that I could explore and seek nursing development here. But, I will prove that it's not easy, hospitals here asking for at least 2 years hospital experience as staff nurse before they will give you chance to take Ministry of Health (MOH), HAAD (Abu Dhabi), DOH (Dubai) licenses. What's different in Phils? here, you cannot just have a voluntary service in a hospital, and it is a financial burden also. Too lucky to those with parents here, supporting their visa and everyday needs. Just to share this, that situation here compare to US, UK, etc.. is the same for us Filipino whose striving to earn really good in such places. Compensation in Middle East starts with min. 40k per month and up, it will depends on your position, licenses and employer. A lot of nurses also coming here in a visit visa trying their luck. Sadly end up working as a Waitress, Sales Lady, Cleaner, Housemaid, etc.. sad reality... I am hoping and praying that government will pay attention to this situation. Like you, I don't know where to start for my Nursing career. Seems I need refreshment course. Well, Godbless to you!

this is really inspiring message.. :)

:yeah:kudos for you!!! welcome to allnurses.com!!

i agree with her, why not pursuing what u love :) but, take nursing as a challenge, maybe for now it's not well, but once u see whats beyond, you may find it interesting.. it is a way to append to your career and flexibility.. Hope it help :) godbless!!

i thought also that it is sad one well, best wishes to you my dear colleague!! =)

hi colleague, same here!! i feel the same! i passed, but hiring here in philippines is really hard. evethough you've got high grades at licensure exam, still the hospitals here stops hiring nurses. i think they are also reluctant to hire a lot, because of the fact that the hopsitals serves as a training ground. don't think that you are not meant to be nurse :) because you know in your heart that this profession is also a vocation :) just wait and be proud to be called nurse alchemist :)

thank you so much guys.. godbless

hi there..! i need help in choosing review center for this coming Local Board Dec'2007.. any recommendation?