2017 Studying in the Philippines for Nursing

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Hello, I am currently a Senior in High School, but I will be graduating on the month of June. I am a US citizen, but I will be planning to become a dual citizen when I turn 18 this coming April.

I decided to study in Cebu, Philippines for Nursing because the tuition in California college especially is really expensive, and other states as well isn't affordable for my parents to pay off. Anyways, my relatives are scared that I would not be able to pursue my career path if I study in the Philippines.

I am not planning to apply here in California for my future license but I will go into a state where it does not require me to do further education needs.

I may need some help for your guys opinions. THANK YOU!

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

No you do not have to worry about visas for the US

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

For most there isn't a problem however we can not guarantee anything and the end decision as always is with the state BON

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Thank you!

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I am in High School graduating this June. My parents are stressed out with our financial and I gave them the option that I should go to the Philippines for my college education.

Once after I graduate in nursing in the Philippines what are the processes I need to do? Would I be still be able to work here in the US?

I am a US citizen, planning to become a dual citizen in a month.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

The rule of thumb is to train in the country in which you intend to practice.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Threads merged as asking very similar questions

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Have you ruled out going to school in nevada? You said your parents want to move back there.

Also, have you looked into how you will become a dual citizen? Depending on the situation of birth you may already be a dual citizen. A child born in the US who's parent is a Filipino citizen can be considered a dual citizen. I know there's more to it but that's pretty much the jist of it.

Also, if theres a chance that you cannot become a dual citizen right away keep in mind that any non Filipino citizen staying in the Philippines for an extended period of time has to pay fees for every year they stay. And it is not cheap. My mom had to pay thousands just so I could leave the country. If you can't pay the fees you go to jail until you can pay it. We didn't know we had to pay a yearly fee. So by the time I left the fines were pretty hefty.

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Have you ruled out going to school in nevada? You said your parents want to move back there.

Also, have you looked into how you will become a dual citizen? Depending on the situation of birth you may already be a dual citizen. A child born in the US who's parent is a Filipino citizen can be considered a dual citizen. I know there's more to it but that's pretty much the jist of it.

Also, if theres a chance that you cannot become a dual citizen right away keep in mind that any non Filipino citizen staying in the Philippines for an extended period of time has to pay fees for every year they stay. And it is not cheap. My mom had to pay thousands just so I could leave the country. If you can't pay the fees you go to jail until you can pay it. We didn't know we had to pay a yearly fee. So by the time I left the fines were pretty hefty.

I did, I searched the nursing programs and tution in Nevada I will have to pay out of state tuition because I am not a resident in Nevada. I search all community college and other colleges in Nevada it is way to heavy for my parents to pay off.

I have searched all my requirements about dual citizenship. My parents didnt apply to dual when we got our citizenship. I have relatives in the Philippines who are dual they are studying for nursing right now.

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I did, I searched the nursing programs and tution in Nevada I will have to pay out of state tuition because I am not a resident in Nevada. I search all community college and other colleges in Nevada it is way to heavy for my parents to pay off.

I have searched all my requirements about dual citizenship. My parents didnt apply to dual when we got our citizenship. I have relatives in the Philippines who are dual they are studying for nursing right now.

I see. If that is the best decision for you then go for it. We all know how hard it was to get into a nursing school and not to mention the tuition cost. I guess maybe look into the requirements in the state BON where you want to work before making any final decisions. Good luck.

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The NCLEX pass rate for students who trained at in The Philippines is less than 30% meaning 70% fail. Retaking changes are that you will not pass on the retake is even lower than 30%. Since you are American, you can apply to LPN school, the costs are low and you can take a small loan, and work part time. Your chances of passing will be 80 % or more and your application will not be an issue.

Then you can apply to an ADN and work part time as LPN once again you can pay for yourself , you will not have to tax you parents and your license will never be an issue. Once again you chances of passing will be 80 percent or higher. You will have a command US Nursing practice and will develop great life skills. I am not a gambler but less than 30% is not an favorable ratio to me.

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Yes you can study in the Philippines. In fact I have students who are US citizens studying nursing and rad tech in the Philippines. One rad tech students is a US Citizen but parents are Filipinos and the other is purely American (american parents). Both were exempted in some subjects such as Filipino and Philippine History:) . If in case you would need further education or units in the US, at least you will only pay for those lacking units once you go back to the US and not for the entire nursing fees. The plus also is you will get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for a cheap cost. Not paying for it until retirement. If you are born in USA or already a US citizen you will not be affected by the visa retrogression.

About the chances for passing the NCLEX. You will pass if you will study. You can also do the review in US and take the exam there after graduation in the Philippines. Just be positive and remember to pray.

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In my opinion. You wont have problems with working in the US as a Nurse since you are a US citizen.

The biggest issue for Filipinos is the VISA. Many Hospitals in the US are still hiring nurses but cant provide VISA to those who arent citizens.

What you need to do though is to have your Education in Cebu accredited by CGFNS, ERES, etc after you graduate.

Which school are you going? Velez or Cebu Doctors would be a good choice in Cebu. Im a Velez graduate myself.

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