Top Nursing Schools in the Philippines that accept college credit from the states

[mad3lio]

I decided to finish my studies in the Philippines because the nursing schools in the states are very competitive. I have already finished the following subjects in the states:

Human Anatomy

Human Physiology

Microbiology

Intro Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Psychology

Sociology

Oral Communication (Speech)

Is there any TOP nursing schools in the Philippines that will accept these college credits. I really do not want to start all over.

[jmolinaRN]

In terms of TOP nursing schools, you'll usually end up with a list of "U"s (universities), and last I checked, they do not accept units even from other local schools, even those rivaling their rank; you will have to start-over.

There are however, other schools that may accept those units providing it matches their own. I was a shiftee from computer studies and I avoided the universities to have my minor subjects credited and in the end, I still earned my RN title not only in the Philippines.

If you ask me, I'd rather that you finish your studies in the US. You might be surprised with how many "minor" and unnecessary subjects you may have to go through when you choose to study here as well as the narrow exposure you might get during RLE. Many other students, volunteers, trainees, and the hospital staff; thats a lot to compete with even for a skin test to be done .

Take note: You will have to study Philippine literature, Rizal, and many other shockingly unrelated subjects in order to obtain a BSN degree.

[alohanars18]

Try considering Manila Doctors College. Great reputable school, with their own hospital so you can have your internship, and yes they accept foreign students, and give credits to some subjects, you just have to provide course description. Great facilities also. You can have an Associate Degree or Bachelors degree.

[louyounesapphire628]

I'm also in the same situation and would like to ask for advice if it's better to go over in the philippines to get my BSN rather than staying here in the US?

[healthdesk]

As a rule of thumb, it is best to acquire your education in the country where you intend to work and live. One important reason would be having to avoid later complications (enormous paperwork, time and money) in getting registered as an RN and finding a job.

So my take on this is, if you want to work in the US having the chance to do so, then stay and study in the US.