What countries/areas are hiring Philippine nurses?

itsmejuli · Nov 17, 2013

There is lots of information on this topic in this forum.

steppybay · Nov 18, 2013

Hi everyone I am new in this site. I am 3rd year student nurse and hopefully I can graduate on 2015. I know I have 2 more years yet but I just wanted to prepare for the future. Can anyone give me suggestion what is the better country to go to and work as a nurse someday? I live in philippines and I am filipino.

Forget about the global nursing profession remains the same as today in terms of the local country's job market and the requirements to get in, what is your preferred top 5 countries you wish to work in?

iamnomad · Nov 18, 2013

it is somehow hard to predict if countries will open up for foreign nurses. the demand is downward actually. so i guess my advice is not to focus on going abroad but to practice nursing in the Philippines. Then if there are openings by the time you graduate and you have gained experience, then grab it.

WilaFraez · Nov 19, 2013

hi everyone,

About on the opportunities you talk about, actually there a lots of opportunity in the field of nursing. Just open you mind and see beyond the horizon. Opportunity you can focus on:

1. Research Nursing 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Occupation Nursing 4. Anesthetist Nursing

Actually there are studies that 2015 up to 2020 the nursing profession is on the floor again.

but first you have to focus on passing the board exam first, don't you think? :)

anyway good luck on your studies.

steppybay · Nov 19, 2013

hi everyone,
About on the opportunities you talk about, actually there a lots of opportunity in the field of nursing. Just open you mind and see beyond the horizon. Opportunity you can focus on:
1. Research Nursing 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Occupation Nursing 4. Anesthetist Nursing
Actually there are studies that 2015 up to 2020 the nursing profession is on the floor again.
but first you have to focus on passing the board exam first, don't you think? :)
anyway good luck on your studies.

Assuming she does take and pass the PH exam, pray tell, what country are you referring to this? Are these studies coming from what sources? Hopefully not from the private schools or those that just want to get their money (such as agencies) with no real chances but sounds good.

I agree with iamnomad comments to gain some paid working experience in the Phils as some of the more popular countries require 2-3 plus years of hospital experience (not volunteer) in order to just be considered to apply for both bridge programs and jobs. With visas and working permits becoming more and more difficult to get, if she's considering the US, she'll need a US SS# or valid work visa which are currently several years behind and before they look at it.

greenjungle · Nov 30, 2013

Not the USA that's for sure.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Nov 30, 2013

Not the USA that's for sure.

Probably because the US is now flooded with its own nurses that they no longer need to look towards foreign nurses (of any nationality) to fill positions. Also, it's easier for employers to hire local talent that they know could start working yesteday, instead of having to deal with an international applicant's work visa, immigration issues, BON licensing issues, etc.

That being said, I do work with a number of Filipino nurses so it's not impossible...it's not as easy as it was 10 years ago, though. You will improve your chances if you try to apply with some substantial experience under your belt first.