queenie70

I think this is really a serious concern in your facility. I just hope something better will happen soon. It's a universal thing that even if I am a Filipino and the ones involved are also Filipinos, I may not like their behavior and ways of doing certain things. I really hope and pray that health care professionals of varied cultures may be more sensitive and observant in the workplace most especially in the way they conduct themselves. Obviously, we do things simply because that is how we are brought up and exposed to in our respective countries. However, as we go to other places which have different cultures, that's when our ethics should come in. I guess if we only observe properly and follow with strict compliance our facility's policies (like no using of native language in the facility except during breaks), there would be no problem. In the first place, rules and regulations are established to promote order, when these are violated, chaos takes place. Thank you also for being open-minded and please do believe that this is really not happening everywhere. God bless us all.

Hello, I am a Filipino RN. I am sad to read about this particular incident. I agree that native language must not be used in the workplace esp. in front of patients and co-workers of different nationalities. Although others use their native language just to simply exchange pleasantries and not intentionally gossip about others, it is still rude. As foreign nurses, whether in the US or anywhere in the globe, we should be ethical. We were taught in class about transcultural nursing here in the Philippines and this specific issue was even emphasized. Perhaps others forgot. I guess, as professionals we can confront our fellow nurses politely as they may not be aware of their behavior. Filipinos can be very receptive and do welcome constructive criticisms as long as they are well-meant and said courteously. Above anything else, the welfare of our patients/clients must come first. Thank you for bringing this up. God bless us all.

It's really nice reading your stories - very inspiring and informative, too. In my case, I'm done with NLE, TOEFL/TSE and NCLEX. I've been processing required documents for US immigrant visa application. I understand this will be a long journey but worth taking definitely. I've applied as a volunteer nurse in one private hospital in my province; as of this writing, I am still waiting for them to notify me if I am accepted or otherwise. The situation may seem hopeless at times and can be very frustrating. But if you believe and trust in God's goodness, you will never lose hope. I for myself always hold on to God's wonderful plans for me and my family. God is good all the time. For the meantime, I am planning to write an article about my new and noble profession as a registered nurse (I am a "third-courser"; but I'm still in my 30s). I am also reading nursing books so that I would be ready when I get hired by the hospital. I would like to be equipped knowledge and skills-wise before going to the US and work. I am also reading US nursing journals to familiarize myself with the American nursing setup. Although I have been to the US and somehow have a slight idea on how the system works, it is still best to prepare one's self in the right perspective. I am doing all these for my family, my loved ones, my community and myself. I have grand plans in the future (like building an emergency clinic, scholarships, funding for RNs taking foreign exams, etc.) and with God's help, I know I could make this happen. Let us do good and be excellent nurses. We must take our profession very seriously; otherwise, we have no business to be here. God bless us all.

hi! i suggest you take the long process but the surest and safest way. don't gamble your license, it's not worth it. God bless you.