u/Potential-Chef-4457

The chaos...

Ang hirap pala maging nurse kapag wala kang pera at backer.

For context, I'm a newly registered nurse and the first nurse in our family. Wala akong relatives or connections sa healthcare field na puwedeng mag-refer sa akin or mag-guide sa career path ko.

I graduated with flying colors and was only a few points away from becoming a board topnotcher. Growing up, alam kong hindi kami mayaman, so I chose nursing because I saw it as a path toward a better life. Ang plan ko lang naman is to escape this life. So syempre I need to gain experience, work abroad then ayun, help my family break the cycle of financial struggle.

Akala ko kapag nakagraduate na ako at nakapasa ng boards, magiging okay na. Akala ko simple enough yung plan ko and best believe I'd work hard for to achieve it like I always do. But it this isnt really a matter of how hard you work.

Sa mga inapplyan ko, madalas kailangan ng experience, need ng backer, o kaya sobrang layo naman sa amin. Relocation means rent, transportation, and other expenses na hindi ko rin basta-basta kayang sagutin and bawas sahod means less for my family.

By some miracle, I received a direct hire offer in Saudi. Sobrang grateful ako, pero may gastos pa rin bago makarating doon. Kailangan ko pang mag-take ng Prometric exam, process documents, and prepare financially.

Plano ko rin talagang mag-NCLEX eventually. Yun naman talaga ang isa sa mga goals ko. Pero sa ngayon parang ang layo-layo niya dahil sa gastos. Kaya tumitingin ako ng sponsorship programs kahit alam kong may mga kapalit at conditions which scares me kasi I don't have any idea kung anong magiging caveat niya sa akin.

Walang matanungan so I always rely to threads at facebook group. Kaso lagi namang mixed ang reviews HAHAHA.

Alam ko namang hindi ako special at maraming nurses ang mas mahirap pa ang pinagdaanan kaysa sa akin. Pero gusto ko lang maging honest na nakakapagod din pala minsan maging taong puno ng pangarap pero kapos sa resources.

I feel like a lamp slowly dimming — not because of the wind, but because I can't afford the fuel to keep burning at my brightest.

For nurses who started with no connections, no financial safety net, and no one to guide them—how did you do it? What would you advise someone in my position?

I could really use some guidance right now.

For context, I'm a newly registered nurse and the first nurse in our family. Wala akong relatives or connections sa healthcare field na puwedeng mag-refer sa akin or mag-guide sa career path ko.

I graduated with flying colors and was only a few points away from becoming a board topnotcher. Growing up, alam kong hindi kami mayaman, so I chose nursing because I saw it as a path toward a better life. Ang plan ko lang naman is to escape this life. So syempre I need to gain experience, work abroad then ayun, help my family break the cycle of financial struggle.

Akala ko kapag nakagraduate na ako at nakapasa ng boards, magiging okay na. Akala ko simple enough yung plan ko and best believe I'd work hard for to achieve it like I always do. But it this isnt really a matter of how hard you work.

Sa mga inapplyan ko, madalas kailangan ng experience, need ng backer, o kaya sobrang layo naman sa amin. Relocation means rent, transportation, and other expenses na hindi ko rin basta-basta kayang sagutin and bawas sahod means less for my family.

By some miracle, I received a direct hire offer in Saudi. Sobrang grateful ako, pero may gastos pa rin bago makarating doon. Kailangan ko pang mag-take ng Prometric exam, process documents, and prepare financially.

Plano ko rin talagang mag-NCLEX eventually. Yun naman talaga ang isa sa mga goals ko. Pero sa ngayon parang ang layo-layo niya dahil sa gastos. Kaya tumitingin ako ng sponsorship programs kahit alam kong may mga kapalit at conditions which scares me kasi I don't have any idea kung anong magiging caveat niya sa akin.

Walang matanungan so I always rely to threads at facebook group. Kaso lagi namang mixed ang reviews HAHAHA.

Alam ko namang hindi ako special at maraming nurses ang mas mahirap pa ang pinagdaanan kaysa sa akin. Pero gusto ko lang maging honest na nakakapagod din pala minsan maging taong puno ng pangarap pero kapos sa resources.

I feel like a lamp slowly dimming — not because of the wind, but because I can't afford the fuel to keep burning at my brightest.

For nurses who started with no connections, no financial safety net, and no one to guide them—how did you do it? What would you advise someone in my position?

I could really use some guidance right now.

Hello po sa mga nagCS na or for hiring approval. Pwede po magtanong regarding status ng application?

I already received an email last May 15 regarding pre-employment requirements and waiting nalang sa scheduled PEME.

Kaso as I’ve heard ongoing na training ng May batch then may June or July batch na rin?

Patapos na rin po ako nung pre-employment requirements and waiting nalang sa sched ng PEME.

Tanong ko lang po if higher na po ba yung chances na hired ako? Or should I try to apply na rin po sa other hospitals. Thank you!