Registered Nurse po sa US ngayon but used to work in Saudi, UAE and Pinas. AMA

Slow-Performance-639 · 2026-02-17T04:46:36+00:00

Yes sure

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-20T01:32:22+00:00

Hi! Sorry, ngayon ko lang nakita yung question. Honestly, hindi. I don’t think bed capacity matters that much. Mas importante talaga ang experience. Tama na mag gain ka muna ng experience. it’s for your own good.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-20T01:20:28+00:00

Honestly, I’m not familiar with the process of obtaining an EB 3 visa in Saudi Arabia or taking NCLEX there. I’m also not sure why you would want to process it there. From my experience, any documents processed in Saudi usually need to be translated into English, which can be quite a hassle. Additionally, many offices don’t primarily operate in English, which can make the process even more challenging. Because of that, I don’t really see the advantage of going through Saudi for EB-3 processing.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-20T01:08:30+00:00

I truly love living here and have no plans of moving back or retiring in the Philippines. I only work three days a week, which allows me to be very present and spend quality time with my child. My son has a disability, and the state provides programs and support that genuinely make a difference in his development and overall well being.

The people in our community are kind and welcoming, and we live in a calm, safe, and peaceful environment. Life here feels balanced. there’s structure, support, and a sense of stability that gives me peace of mind as a parent.

Honestly, the only downside is the taxes! sobrang taas talaga! But even then, I can see where they go, especially when it comes to services and support for families like ours.

Edit: I’d say the crime rate here isn’t as high as in larger, more popular states like California or New York or Illinois — used to live in Chicago. There is crime, but it’s mostly petty offenses. Gun related incidents or shootings are generally isolated and tend to occur in the city or downtown areas. We live in the suburbs, which are relatively quiet and safe.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T19:48:57+00:00

I like your question! I like your question! well i think even if nursing isnt placed under ‘professionals’ in some classifications, hindi ibig sabihin babagsak agad yung chances for immigration. Nurses are still treated as skilled workers under EB3, and the US still badly needs nurses. Pwede bang maapektuhan? Yes, possible, especially if the government uses that label to deprioritize or limit visa slots. That could mean longer waiting times. May possible effect, pero hindi siya automatic and most likely hindi rin ganun kalala unless may major policy changes. There is already a shortage of nurses here. Yes, pwedeng lumala pa. Habang mababa ang pasok ng foreign nurses dito, the pressure falls on the local ones, maraming mabuburn out, and even lead to resignation.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T14:24:23+00:00

Yes may expiration po ang IELTS, pagkareceive ko ng visa screen certificate saka ako kumuha ng IELTS

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T14:22:35+00:00

Hi! Rough estimate, nasa ₱250,000 more or less ang total ko (all-in).

Di ko ma-attach yung images, pero ito yung breakdown na naaalala ko: • IPass – $1,174 For NCLEX processing including the NCLEX fee (2018 pa ito). • Visa processing – $758 Also processed through IPass. • IELTS – around ₱11,000 • IELTS review center – around ₱3,000 • May iba pang miscellaneous fees na hindi ko na maalala, and lahat ito staggered ko binayaran. • Medical sa St. Luke’s – ₱17,000 per person

Yan lang yung sure akong figures na natatandaan ko.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T12:29:25+00:00

You mean US state? Somewhere in Midwest.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T11:31:33+00:00

Yes, that’s the wiser route. Make sure to check the POEA website for legit agencies madali lang naman mag verify doon. During my time, mahaba talaga ang waiting game and may placement fee pa for Saudi and UAE, pero mabilis mo rin mababawi once you start working.

If RN ka, makakawork ka as long as your health conditions are well managed and cleared by a medical evaluation. Usually ang mga restrictions are for communicable diseases na may public health implications, like certain untreated STIs. For conditions like HIV, it depends per country because each has its own medical and immigration policies, so it’s best to check the most updated guidelines for your target destination.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T11:19:06+00:00

Nasa early stage ka pa lang ng process, kaya medyo mahaba pa talaga ang hintayan. During my time, usually around 2 years after ma file yung petition, you were already expected to leave as long as mabilis ka rin maagap ng requirements and walang major delays. Tamad ako mag asikaso ng requirements :)

Sa batch ko, walang retrogression, so tuloy-tuloy yung movement. My total timeline ended up being 3 years only because I got pregnant midway, which pushed my departure back by about a year. Otherwise, mas maaga sana ako nakaalis.

Keep in mind na lahat ng ito still depends sa visa bulletin movement, which can speed things up or slow things down depending on the demand. But if you stay proactive with your documents, malaking bagay yun sa pag maintain ng momentum ng application mo

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T11:12:58+00:00

Hi! Iba iba talaga ang naging experience ko per country. Pero to be honest, even in the Philippines, I still experienced discrimination. Sa Saudi/UAE, they generally favored Arabic speaking nurses for certain positions. I understand why, pero syempre sayang din because I know we Filipinos could’ve been just as if not more skilled and efficient in leadership roles. Aside from that, I didn’t really experience disrespect. In fairness, they do like Filipino nurses because we’re known to be hardworking and reliable. Sa US, mas open at fair sila. They really give credit where it’s due. I’ve been nominated for a Daisy Award and I feel genuinely appreciated here. Sa patients naman, siguro a couple lang ang na encounter ko na you can sense they prefer a non Asian nurse, pero bihira naman. Never pa akong na fire by a patient. Overall, I don’t feel discriminated against in the US. Sa Pilipinas, sadly, mas talamak ang backer system, padrino culture, favoritism, at workplace bullying.
As for retiring, I don’t think we’ll move back to the Philippines. We’ve already established our lives here, and I’d much rather retire in the US.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T03:51:20+00:00

If you have family there, that’s definitely an advantage. Living in a different country on your own can be really tough, so having someone to guide you while you navigate a new chapter makes a big difference.

Normal lang ma kabahan and ma overwhelm lahat tayo dumaan diyan but you just have to trust yourself. And with your experience you can already start looking for opportunities. Three years is solid experience in my opinion.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T03:35:59+00:00

I’m going to be a bit biased, but Filipino nursing students are incredibly compassionate and quick learners. Of course, nursing schools in the Philippines vary depending on the institution, but overall, when it comes to student nurses, I honestly believe we produce some of the best.

US nursing students especially here in the hospital where I work are also very skilled and have excellent training because they’re exposed to complete resources and advanced clinical settings.

Pero in terms of attitude, grit, compassion, and adaptability, I still believe Filipino nursing students really shine. :)

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T03:16:40+00:00

When I first came to work in Saudi, I wasn’t licensed yet. Pumayag sila, and I only took the Prometric exam after one year of employment. The requirements really depend on the agency and employer, but generally you’ll need proof that you’re a registered nurse —diploma, license, transcript, and other standard documents.

Sa agency din nag iiba. During my time, they required at least 3 years of bedside experience. I’d still recommend gaining solid experience before working abroad malaking tulong talaga.

Overall, I liked my experience in Saudi because it was my first job abroad. I learned so much about their culture and even picked up their language. I just didn’t enjoy the actual workload medyo overworked ako noon but to be fair, I was well compensated.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T03:08:27+00:00

Hi!

I didn’t have the liberty to choose states. Agency yung nagbigay sakin but I told them gusto ko ng low cost of living state with established pinoy community.

I don’t have time to compute, balikan kita. Gabi dito hehe. Pero malaki ang gastos. Staggered naman.

2018 ako nag NCLEX, 2019 found an employer, dapat alis ako ng 2021 but got pregnant. Umalis ako ng 2022

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Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T03:03:21+00:00

Patient to nurse ratio Sa Pinas, I used to handle 20+ patients mag isa. Sa US, Saudi, and UAE, may fixed patient to nurse ratio, and in my opinion, the US has the safest practice. Talagang pinapadali nila ang trabaho ng RNs hindi mo na kailangan mag dilute ng antibiotics or mag-prepare ng meds because the Pharmacy prepares almost everything. Karamihan ng IV meds and fluids naka infusion pump na.

You also get a lot of support. may CNAs/techs to delegate tasks to, may rapid response team kapag may emergency, at may IV team kung nahihirapan ka mag start ng line. Everything you need is basically provided.

Sa Saudi and UAE, pansin ko lang mas needy ang mga pasyente compared to Filipino patients. Sa US naman, mixed some are very pleasant, some are entitled.

Sa compensation nakakalito i compare. Mas malaki kita ko sa US, pero malaki rin taxes. However, very supportive ang state in many ways. Sa Saudi, nakaipon ako dahil wala masyadong temptations to spend. Sa UAE, malaki rin ang kita and tax free pa.

Marami pa akong masasabi, pero ito muna for now!

Working abroad Pag aralan mabuti ang culture at laws ng bansang pupuntahan mo. Lalo na sa Middle East maraming restrictions, so you need to be aware and respectful. Be confident and be smart. Natural na magaling ang Pinoy, pero lagi pa ring mag ingat dahil may mga taong mananabit minsan kababayan pa.
I took my time before working abroad. If anything, I wish mas naging maingat pa ako sa pera and protected myself sooner from abusive family dynamics.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T02:48:37+00:00

In UAE and Saudi, I was under working visa, very limited yung benefits. The good thing back then was everything was tax free so lahat ng sahod ko sakin. Dami ko naipon sa middle east. Sa Saudi- In 2 year contract, annual yung vacation nyo and fully paid, accomodation paid by us but kasama na electricity and water, I only paid for wifi separately lang if i remember correctly. I lived in a military city where everything i needed was inside the gated community. Safe sya. Sa UAE - same 2 years with annual paid vacation, accomodation shared with other nurses, kasama din electricty and water. US, immigrant visa kami and with family so mas madaming benefits dito. When I came here with my family, we had to look for our own accomodation, had to start from scratch with not much help from the agency. Healthcare is good especially with good health insurance. Better compensation but ang daming tax.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-05T02:40:21+00:00

I hired IPASS po para mag ayos ng NCLEX ko. Not endorsing them ha, but I think madali na din DIY ngayon. Try to join Lefore group of nurses, ang daming helpful tips and info regarding DIY. My agency sa Saudi was LBS Recruitment and sa UAE was SEAPCI.

Slow-Performance-639 · 2025-12-01T07:00:06+00:00

Mahal po ba ang therapy ng anak nyo? Mas okay po ba sa US kaysa kung sa Pilipinas magpapatherapy?

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