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Yes, lucky for them. But don't loose hope. If you got high marks on that exam (not just a passing and ho-hum grade of course, but way higher than the average score), they will accept you. Even better if you got it perfect and with less than 10 mistakes. The top scorers of their exam are sure to be in the next batch -with or without endorsement. They will be wanting a brilliant gem than an "endorsed" lackluster. Trust me on this.

Not true. They give chances to those who got high grades in their exam (90% above, if I'm not mistaken). Same goes with RN-Residents applying for the staff position. They want quality nurses too, you know. They don't. But I might be mistaken and they've changed their rules. Try to call the training office for confirmation.

Thank you for the information. I'll go to PNA/UST as soon as I have free time from work because Manila is very far from my place. Where, by the way, should we look for her in UST? Does she have her own office there?

I agree that we are also to blame for this. I am one of those who availed of a paid training in hopes that I will be hired afterwards. It's nothing but a money-making scam...getting the hopes up of their trainees, even saying that if they worked hard and got good evaluations they will be considered for employment then dismissing them as soon as the next batch of trainees are ready to replace them. Imagine, not only getting free labor but earning as well. In all fairness, I learned something about patient care and being a staff nurse. I'm grateful for the experience. What I resent is that we have to pay for that experience... The receipts for the training is still with me. If our lawmakers or any organization need evidence, I'm willing to hand over those receipts. I humbly request that all of you who underwent paid trainings do the same. Hold on to those slips of paper, they might help us.

Yes, this is a resolution - a calling for an investigation into this matter. I am not an expert in legal matters but all our laws who are in effect went through the similar process so I have no cause to be not hopeful. It may take a long time for this to be resolved...that's why we nurses have to unite and stand up so that our voices will be heard. We need to put an end to this abuse.

Philippine Senate (P.S.) Resolution No. 166 Introduced by Senator Pia S. Cayetano A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEE/S TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE ALLEGED EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICE OF SOME HOSPITALS THAT EMPLOY REGISTERED NURSES AND NURSING GRADUATES AS "ON-THE-JOB TRAINEES" (OJTs) INSTEAD OF HIRING THEM AS REGULAR EMPLOYEES AND WITHOUT GIVING PROPER COMPENSATION, AND THE ALLEGATION THAT THESE HOSPITALS CHARGE THE NURSES ADDITIONAL FEES FOR TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION. Here's the link to the full document. I'm so glad that some actions are now being made to put an end to our exploitation.

There are some hospitals that hire male nurses. Like I said before, I have male friends who are working as nurses there. One of them just left last April. Maybe in SRO they don't accept male applications but in other agencies they do

Oh, that's just sad. I feel bad for those who got duped and shelled hundreds of the thousands of pesos for this lot of thieves (if they are indeed proven guilty)

Sent you a PM

Well, you told them you're willing to cancel your trip if it'll muck up everything, right? I think you're still good.

I'm so happy for you because you made it despite the financial struggles you've been through. Congratulations! :)

Lol. How true. I also went to their orientation and I find it too good to be true. A load of **. Thanks but no thanks! I'd rather do hard work without spending huge amount of money from my parents' pockets. The money one spends as a volunteer is far less than what one would've spent here.

What's so wrong with being a guy? I have two male classmates who are working in Riyadh right now...and their salaries don't come cheap! :) After I've earned the required experience I'll try my luck there.

I'm assuming you haven't considered Middle East countries such as Dubai, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The latter, I heard, just requires 1 year experience. If you just ignore those stereotyping rumors and prejudices about those countries, especially Saudi, then you'll do good. Try to apply directly at POEA.

Now they're using Holiday Inn! LOL. They're so pathetic.... Here's the email they've sent. Basically, it's just the same: Sending money to them BEFORE the actual "interview coaching" (whatever that is). Fellow nurses, please don't fall for these scams... You have to see the actual faces and names of your potential employers or their agents and their offices as well before paying anything. (actually it's much better if there are no fees to be collected) Anyway, what they're offering is too good to be true... ------------------------------- REMINDER: Please READ & UNDERSTAND this email message, it is advisable for you to PRINT it. After evaluation of your resume since we placed an advertisement over the internet & newspaper, we are pleased to tell you that you are SELECTED for the position of a HOTEL STAFF NURSE for Holiday Inn Express in London. You should attend the FIRST & LAST British Embassy Interview Coaching on July 31 & August 01, 2010. (Saturday & Sunday) from 9:00AM-5:00PM. WE, EMPLOYERS ARE NOW HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES. Call us for inquiries strictly from 10:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (12:00-1:00PM Lunch Break/3:00-3:30PM Coffee Break): We will start accepting inquiries starting July 26, 2010 (Monday) - July 30, 2010 (Friday) strictly from 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. only (12:00-1:00PM Lunch Break/3:00-3:30PM Coffee Break). NO PLACEMENT FEE! NO PROCESSING FEE! NO SALARY DEDUCTION OPPORTUNITY! Airfare, NMC Registration pack, work permit & working visa will be shouldered by the employer, the only expenses that you are going to shoulder is the medical exam fee & British Embassy Interview Coaching fee because this is on a DIRECT/NAME HIRE BASIS. To better understand the process, we provide you with our application procedure: Application Procedure: Sending of resume thru email for Pre-qualification (done) Once selected, you will receive an e-mail message from us telling you that you are selected for the position & we will ask you to prepare the necessary requirements listed below (done) After we reserve a work slot for you, we will send an e-mail message requiring you to attend a 2-day British Embassy Interview Coaching which is a requirement by the employer & British Embassy before working in any European Country (done) After receiving our e-mail message, you can call us for inquiries or pay anytime the British Embassy Interview Coaching fee at our accredited payment centers (first step) Attend the 2-day British Embassy Interview Coaching (July 31 & August 01, 2010 9am-5pm), get the required certificate, orientation with the employer (July 31, 2010 9:00-10:00 AM) & signing of employment contract with interview with the employer (August 01, 2010 4:00-5:00 PM) After finishing the 2 day British Embassy Interview Coaching, receiving the required certificate, orientation with the employer & signing of employment contract, you can now submit the necessary requirements. While the documents are still on process you have to get an endorsement letter for medical examination (your choice of clinic/hospital as long as it is accredited by DOH, POEA & MARINA) After we have received your documents (max. of 2 weeks after mailing the documents), we will start processing your work permit (max. of 4 weeks processing After the approval of your work permit, we will start processing your working visa (max. of 4 weeks processing) After the approval of your working visa, schedule for Pre- departure orientation seminar (PDOS), interview in the embassy for visa stamping & securing of pre-paid ticket advice Deployment Date (maximum of 3 months if requirements are submitted on July 31 & August 01, 2010) British Embassy Interview Coaching fee is 3,000.00 (Philippine Peso), 100% refundable (no deductions) if not satisfied with the employment package. Refunds are process at our office after the orientation on July 31, 2010 Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Employment package will be discuss during the orientation. NO OTHER HIDDEN CHARGES. British Embassy Interview Coaching will be conducted at our office at: Holiday Inn Express (Human Resources Department) 19/F RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue, Makati City TAKE NOTE: British Embassy Interview Coaching that you are going to attend are purely training & exercises, NO EXAMS REQUIRED, nobody fails the training. Only 20 applicants have been selected. We will only accept those selected applicants who paid on or before July 30, 2010 (Friday) until 12:00 P.M. lunch time and we will automatically replace those who will not comply. REMINDER: PLEASE BRING YOUR ID with Picture DURING PAYMENT. You can pay thru LBC Branches Nationwide, Please ask for the REMITTANCE FORM & just follow the format below: LBC Shipper Information Name: YOUR NAME Address: YOUR ADDRESS Phone No. YOUR LANDLINE OR CELLULAR NO. Signature: YOUR SIGNATURE Remittance Details Pls. check under BRANCH PICK-UP (Instant Peso Padala) Amount: Three Thousand Pesos (3,000.00) Consignee Information Name: Sebastian T. Coe Address: 19/F RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue, Makati City Reference or Tracking No.: (for LBC Payment) Your Full Name: Branch of LBC you made the payment: Date of Payment: Time of Payment: After texting us the payment details, we will verify the validity of payment online and we will text you back VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION & reserve your work slot. We offer FREE FOOD & ACCOMMODATION for those selected applicants coming from the province. We reimburse transportation expenses just present to us the OFFICIAL RECEIPTS/TRAVEL TICKETS of your travel expenses. As a company policy, all payments should be made at any LBC Branches Nationwide. If you are from the province & there's no LBC Branches in your place, please don't hesitate to call or text us for instructions. Please bring the proof of payment with you on the training dates so that we can accommodate you & we will replace it with an official receipt. No payments are accepted during training days & we will not entertain walk-in applicants who are not yet paid. Names of paid applicants are forwarded to the Information desk/guard on duty for them to easily identify who are allowed to enter office premises & attend the training. Schedule of Activities on July 31 & August 01, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday): July 31, 2010 (Saturday) Attire: Smart Casual 9:00-10:00 a.m.: ORIENTATION (you can bring your parents, nearest relative or your husband/wife) 10:00-12:00 p.m.: British Embassy Interview Coaching 12:00-1:00 p.m.: FREE Lunch 1:00-3:30 p.m.: British Embassy Interview Coaching 3:30-4:00 p.m.: FREE Snack 4:00-5:00 p.m.: British Embassy Interview Coaching August 01, 2010 (Sunday) Attire: Semi-Formal 9:00-12:00 p.m.: British Embassy Interview Coaching 12:00-1:00 p.m.: FREE Lunch 1:00-3:30 p.m. British Embassy Interview Coaching 3:30- 4:00 p.m.: FREE Snack 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Signing of Employment Contract (you can bring your parents, nearest relative or your husband/wife) FREE Training Materials will be provided such as Original DVD copy of the training, plastic/brown envelope, pencil, eraser, ball pen Here are the list of requirements to be submitted during training days if available on hand, TO FOLLOW IF NOT AVAILABLE to be placed on a green plastic envelope, 1 set all photocopied: 1. Updated Resume with or without picture 2. 4pcs. Passport size picture (white background) 3. Valid passport (if available, only needed during Embassy interview) 4. Employment Certificates (if applicable) 5. Diploma or training certificate 6. Transcript of records 7. Birth Certificate (NSO) 8. NBI Clearance (Abroad) (if available, only needed during Embassy interview) NOTE: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BECAUSE THERE IS A FREE ON THE JOB TRAINING WITH SALARY, WITH FREE ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD ALLOWANCE WITHIN THE CONTRACT PERIOD IN LONDON. We, Employers will be leaving by Monday next week August 02, 2010. Sincerely Yours, Sebastian Coe Holiday Inn Express London - Chingford - North Circular 5 Walthamstow Avenue London - Chingford E4 8ST http://www.hiexpress.com