I'm currently having that problem. The PRC will allow me to take the Philippine board exam BUT it takes a lot of paper work. Also, the Philippine government will NOT give you a nursing license because...
I love the country, the people, the environment. I hate the government, with a passion. They misrepresent the people in so many ways. Most of them have forgotten what the words "public servant"...
P.S. Please list what states do NOT issue licenses unless you have permanent residency or a U.S. citizenship. To my knowledge this is NOT true. Every state allows a foreign graduate to take the NCLEX...
You say that this type of policy is similar in the Philippines and the U.S.A. but the fact is it's NOT. Obtaining a social security number in the United States is much easier than gaining your...
Hi everyone, I'm a newly graduated nursing student and a U.S. citizen who studied in the Philippines. My home state is Illinois but they will not allow me to return and practice as a nurse unless I...
May I also add, You can find the rules and regulations on the Philippine BON website but you need to go searching for them... Also, when I was confronted with my current situation I asked several...
Ok, I see your point but, it would have been more helpful if the Philippine government did the job that they were tasked to do and warn me about the situation which I was getting into. I consulted...
PLEASE, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME & MONEY ON THE PHILIPPINES!!! The PRC & BON of the Philippines discriminates against all foreigners who would like to take the nursing board exam. If you're a...
I've been trying to get this message out to other discussions but this website doesn't allow me to use the same message over and over again because it is detected as a "form of spam" although, it was...
ALL U.S. CITIZENS BEWARE! Please, DO NOT take up NURSING education in the Philippines! If you are a U.S. citizen the PRC & BON will DISCRIMINATE AGAINST YOU! And, you can NOT take the board exam....