beauty4ashes

Does that apply to everyone, including dual citizens? Well, it is good to know they are doing something to make sure the programs are competent.

Hi, let me give you a very short version about my situation: -26 yrs old, married but separated (not legally) from spouse (going on 7 mos now). I'm in California now. -we have two very young children, 2.5 yrs old and one almost 5 mos old. -husband wants to be single -I have B.A. in Mass Comm w/minor in Sociology from university here in US -I'm about 7 classes away from B.S. in Management (last attended in 2004) -So...I'm basically doing everything on my own as a single mom.My parents say it will be nearly impossible for me to finish a BSN or even an ADN here in the U.S. with 2 young children...I feel I would have to find a job that pays well which will help me take care of our expenses for housing, food, clothes, transportation (I don't have a car), kids' things such as diapers, daycare and also finding money to help w/tuition (already have loans I'm paying) and extra babysitting to attend school and clinicals. As far as my children are concerned, I DO NOT want them to go through hard times. So my parents offered me to come to the Philippines with them (dad will retire there) and they will pay for all the expenses in order for me to go to school in the Philippines. I was born in the Philippines and was naturalized here in the U.S., so I am applying for dual citizenship to avoid foreigner fees and to be able to study and reside there. -I'm aware that I will have to go attend another 4 years instead of the 2-3 year course for 2nd coursers before new regulations are implemented. -I know that if I do go back to Cali or whatever state I decide to go and work in that I have to pass the local board in the Philippines. -I know that I will be considered a foreign graduate regardless... -I know that starting all over means I have to take the basic courses over again...but with my circumstance of having 2 young children and NEEDING help with them b/c their father does not CARE AT ALL I feel I have to do that sacrificing on behalf of them.. I know here in the U.S., there are waiting lists for nursing schools and it's not always about your GPAIf you were in my situation, what would you feel is the best route to take? Try and stick it out here in the U.S.? OR Go to the Philippines w/folks and get a lot of help with the children so that I can devote my time to studying and working on clinicals? What are the pros and cons of staying here in the U.S. w/2 children on my own and trying to be an RN vs. the pros and cons of doing it in the Philippines? I am looking into Iloilo Doctor's College, St. Paul's, and San Agustin all in Iloilo. I thank you for your help and insight. God Bless, MJ

Hi, I was trying to find out some schools in Iloilo that accept 2nd coursers and my Aunt who lives there helped me find some info out... I don't know if this only applies to Iloilo Doctor's College, but in her e-mail that she replied back to me, she states: "Right now, they are awaiting the latest circular from the Commission of Higher Education, not allowing anymore the shortened number of years for 2nd coursers... meaning, all 2nd coursers will have to attend four years of school in order to graduate." BTW, she got her info straight from the Dean of the College of Nursing from Iloilo Doctor's College. So this WILL take place? So if I plan to go there by first semester 2008 I HAVE to start all over again? Meaning take english, psych, sociology, chemistry, biology, etc. ALL OVER again? Thanks for your help.

My aunt who lives in Iloilo told me San Agustin doesn't accept 2nd coursers.

Hi, I have a Bachelor of Arts in Mass communications from the United States. I'm planning to go to the Philippines with my parents (Iloilo), I want to pursue nursing there in Iloilo. Will they make me start over again as a freshman? Or will my credits transfer? Here in the U.S. they have you complete pre-requisite classes then you go to school for 2yrs or less...