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im still looking for school that would accept second coursers.. please help what to do? decisions.. decisions...

i am interested in taking up nursing as a second courser in the philippines. Your experiences here helped me to see what should i expect when i go back to school. Any schools that you would recommend?

I would work 32 hours per week: 8 hrs to make ends meet; another 8 hrs for extra bills/ misc and; extra 8 hrs for savings. 32 hours would be ideal and awesome! Not like how i work right now -52 hours/week!

i worked at an assisted living facility as a receptionist, full time-night shift (40hrs/wk).. the pay was $9/hr. but it was ok though, since i have time to read my books and do my assignments when not busy (ie 9p onwards)

i did.. and they told me that there is a waiting list, have to take pre-reqs that requires another pre-reqs, etc. And they told me the same thing, it will take me 5-6 years to get BSN, and to get into the program is by lottery.. As for private -i went to West Coast, now it is 68k for ADN; +32k for BSN. I cant even work since the schedule is tough.. Just the thought of the cost and having to have more student loans gives me chills.:uhoh21: Oh yeah, for online classes -- i even sat down with a counselor (of college network), and told me it will take me 4-5 years.. And i was just very skeptical about this one too. Besides, i would feel more comfy with traditional classes.And to top it all of, i tried a private school --then we found out it is not accredited, and will never be... After all these, it just hits me --why dont i go back to the PHilippines instead? :uhoh3: And that is where it all began For California BON, i have not called them. But i know someone (maybe couple) who was a second courser, took their BSN, passed the NCLEX for the first time, been hired instantly.. and just doin fine.:nuke:

i am aware that BSN in the philippines is now 5 years.. And even here in US, based on my inquiries -it will also take me 5 years to take my BSN (with a lot of student loans) if i take it in community colleges since i havent even taken any of the nursing prereqs, while 4 years in private schools with even more student loans. yeah i know about this too.. although i am just hoping that my bachelor's degree (though non-nursing) that i have taken from the Philippines years ago will be credited.. at least. thanks so much.. as for the hiring, most of my employers have been hiring foreign grads and even the "fresh" foreign grads. Hopefully it will continue so. This has been a very informative forum and i will continue to do some research and inquiries regarding my decision. As you can see, i am still searching for answers right now. And you guys are so helpful..

Thanks so much! I will keep this in mind.. As to passing the NCLEX --i have seen a lot of nurses who graduated in the Philippines that passed the NCLEX the first time.. but some also didnt make it the first time. So i think it all depends.:typing

thank you so much.. I have been asking for schools in the Philippines that allows second coursers. hopefully i will be able to check them out when i get there next year. And yes, i took the NCLEX-PN without any difficulty. I passed it the first time :nuke: As for the money to save --i have been thinking of that too.. such as the expected expenses, tuition fees, etc. Ive been looking on how to fast track as LVN --but as i see it, it looks like it will also take me 5-6 yrs if i take my BSN here (in community college), 2-4yrs in private schools (and very expensive). I dont even want to have any student loan anymore. Im still weighing my options. Thanks so much :redpinkhe

That is exactly what i am going to do. I plan to go on vacation by March and look for schools. Though i am thinking of looking into schools in the provinces and the schools' reputation, and of course if the school caters to second coursers like me. :typing And yes, i have that in mind too.. that i need to take the NLE if i go back as a permanent resident.. and then take the NCLEX once i go back to US :wink2:thank u so much alexk49

thank u silverdragon! I am still torn between going back to the Philippine as PR or USC, but your response really helps a lot. Although right now, i am leaning towards going back as PR, just so i can take the local boards just in case the NCLEX-RN/ Cali BON would require local license for those foreign grads.. though i might still need to take CGFNS. as you can see, i am still confused. lol

because ive been looking around for schools here in US (california) and the waiting list is ridiculous! Even with the pre-reqs for nursing. And so confusing how to get the subjects too. The private schools are just so expensive here too (i.e. West Coast is $68k --can you believe it?) Also i have been scammed by a private school and now i am just so skeptical about going to school here. I just thought it would be easier, faster, and cheaper () in the Philippines!

that is such a touching story between you and your charge nurse especially -- knowing that someone is there for you although you are still so new. In some wards, your head could have been chopped off. lol just kidding. But this is a touching and funny story =)

i am probably confused. Lol. When i said student visa, i was actually talking about the reentry permit --which would allow me to stay outside US for two years, but not affecting my permanent residency. thank you for the clarification.

I still have the intention of returning back to the US after i take my BSN from the Philippines. And i also intend to maintain my bank accounts, file taxes and all that.. I just want to go back to study but still intends to come back to US to work and live here. I am thinking of just getting a student visa -the form of such i believe i can download from the uscis website.. not needing an immigration attorney. btw, i believe the link you gave is for spain embassy?

thank u so much silverdragon! 2 scenarios: (1)So it means that if i go back to the Philippines as a permanent resident cardholder --i will still need to take the Philippine nursing/local board exam. and like what u said, i will be classed as a foreign trained nurse and has to meet site requirement --does this mean i still need to take the CGFNS or anything like that to be eligible to come back to US for the NCLEX-RN? (2)But if i go back to the Philippines as a US citizen, i will be treated there as a "foreign" student? But i will not be permitted to take the Philippine local boards, right? SO, can i be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN here in US without a local license?