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That is so that you get experience that will come in useful when you are in a job. It is kind of an internship which many fields of education have to go through. You dont have to pay for this experience.

I'm fine with that span of time as a trainee or volunteer nurse as long as I get hired after. Most hospitals here say they are understaffed and they are getting more workloads but they don't hire enough qualified people and the pay remains to be less than minimum. They rely on the volunteers to ease off the workload. That is why exploring other related fields is an option to generate income.

ralphbrian I know that sucks in a way but you will make really good money once you have done your internship, are you not fed and clothed and all that paid for while you do this? I am not familar with the Phillipines way of nursing school so bear with me. here in the US you are paid as you start out as a probation nurse then serve a certain term and you get your RN pin and get full pay then. and since your have a college degree instead of just nursing school degree you will get paid a lot more, at least here in the US which is where a lot of filipinos usually come after they finish in your country.hang in there, the good pay will come soon. be proud you are a registered nurse. your work should make you happy at helping others, if it does not you are deceiving yourself.

Maybe it's a way of milking you out because sooner than later you'll be gone working abroad. Well that is as soon as you have the experience required. So just hold your breath and hang in there just for one more year after that you will have your revenge. Or better yet apply as a call center agent to hone your communication skills and keep posting here on mylot for your writing skills, i'm sure both have its rewards. Just think that a years sacrifice as a motivation until you can gain enough qualification to go abroad. Cheers!

Hi there... like you... I am also a registered nurse of June 2006 but due to the leakage issue I retake and passed again on June 2007... As of now, I am still a trainee nurse. It is really very hard especially in this current time for all Filipino nurses to be hired as a regular staff. There were thousand and millions of board passers, but only few hospitals are hiring... I guess that's the sad part of getting the BSN degree... but if you are really willing... be more patience and always keep interested in your own career. have a great day.

It's fine with me if I get that span of time as a trainee or nurse volunteer,as long as I get hired after. Most hospitals say they are understaffed and they are getting more workloads, but they do not hire enough qualified people and the pay remains to be less than minimum. That is continuing education and exploring other related fields is an option.