This document provides information about nursing opportunities abroad and the requirements for nurses wishing to work in different countries. It recommends that new nurses gain experience in their home country first before working abroad. It then discusses reasons why nurses may want to work abroad, including financial motivations. The document outlines immigration and licensing requirements for nurses seeking opportunities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Key requirements include English proficiency exams, documents certifying education and experience, and occupational certifications.
This document provides information about nursing opportunities abroad and the requirements for nurses wishing to work in different countries. It recommends that new nurses gain experience in their home country first before working abroad. It then discusses reasons why nurses may want to work abroad, including financial motivations. The document outlines immigration and licensing requirements for nurses seeking opportunities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Key requirements include English proficiency exams, documents certifying education and experience, and occupational certifications.
This document provides information about nursing opportunities abroad and the requirements for nurses wishing to work in different countries. It recommends that new nurses gain experience in their home country first before working abroad. It then discusses reasons why nurses may want to work abroad, including financial motivations. The document outlines immigration and licensing requirements for nurses seeking opportunities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Key requirements include English proficiency exams, documents certifying education and experience, and occupational certifications.
This document provides information about nursing opportunities abroad and the requirements for nurses wishing to work in different countries. It recommends that new nurses gain experience in their home country first before working abroad. It then discusses reasons why nurses may want to work abroad, including financial motivations. The document outlines immigration and licensing requirements for nurses seeking opportunities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Key requirements include English proficiency exams, documents certifying education and experience, and occupational certifications.
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CHAPTER 5
Nursing Opportunities Abroad
New nurses are advised to serve the country first before planning to go abroad.
REASONS:
To acquire a better perspective of the actual health status of the people in the country
To be able to participate in & contribute to the implementation of the national health programs for the people
To develop skills not only in the cure & preventive aspects of care but also in the art of good working relationships with the health team & the community
To gain more experience in a variety of situations & enable them to be more mature in judgement
To acquire the satisfaction of having been able to serve our people first before serving others.
REASONS WHY NEW GRADUATE NURSES WANT TO GO ABROAD & WORK THERE?
-some take it as an opportunity to see other places -like to gain more experience -majority prefer to go financial reasons
LAS VEGAS IMMIGRANT: United States -1965 Amendment to the U.S. Immigration & Nationality Act.
New preferences for nationals of all countries outside the Western Hemisphere
CLASS DESCRIPTION First class Unmarried sons & daughters of United states citizens Second Preference Spouses & unmarried sons & daughters of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence
Third Preference Members of the profession or persons of exceptional ability in the sciences or the arts Fourth Preference Married sons & daughters of US citizens
Fifth Preference Brothers & sisters of US citizens Sixth Preference Skilled or unskilled workers in short supply
Seventh preference Refugees New Law requires a determination & certification US secretary of Labor pursuant to Section 212 (a)(14) of the Act: CATEGORIES:
3 rd Class immigrant (qualified immigrants) Immigrants who are members of the profession , or who , because of their exceptional ability in the sciences or in the arts , will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy , cultural interest , or welfare of the US. 6 th preference qualified immigrants who are capable of performing specified skilled or unskilled labor , not of a temporary or seasonal nature for which a shortage of employable & willing persons exist in the United States
Non preference other qualified immigrants strictly in chronological order in which they qualify
Special immigrants immigrants who were born in any independent foreign country in the western Hemisphere or in the canal zone & the spouses & children
CANADA TORONTO , CANADA NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA SIDE Procure a prearranged employment from any agency from the country as there is no real shortage of nurses there. Alien applying for admission to Canada is advised to go to the Canadian embassy in Makati for assistance
Nurses who wish to go there must first meet all the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Authorities.
FORM ISSUED Full name , sex , address , height & any physical disability , citizenship of applicant , date & place of birth, marital status , religious denomination , intended occupation in Canada, school records , training in any trade partnership, industry or profession , present occupation , languages spoken , employment record , conviction of any offense or previously refused admission to or deported from Canada.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF GRADUATES OF OTHER COUNTRIES: 1.Write to the registrar of the nurses association of the province where they wish to practice 2.Nurses must hold a provincial license & then be registered as members of the respective provincial association of nurses
-Newfoundland , Prince Edward island , New Brunswick , Nova Scotia , Alberta , Quebec, Northwest territories.
WALES HOTEL,ALBERTA Yukon territory
Not mandatory but requires voluntary registration, usually required by employers
LIGHTS IN WHITE HORSE ,YUKON Northwest Territories Registration is undertaken by the nurses association Ontario, Canada College of Nurses of Ontario
Proficiency in English or French or both(depending on geographical area) TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language ) TSE ( Test of spoken English TWE (Test for Written English IELTS (International English Language System) TOE (Test of English)- combination
OPERA HOUSE, AUSTRALIA DARLING HARBOR, SYDNEY * Australian Embassy in Manila REQUIREMENTS:
Application form 6 passport photographs Birth certificate Civil status for persons aged 16 & above Obtained from parish church, civil registrar Copies of reference from previous employers Copies of certificates & transcripts of studies from high school or if a college graduate from the college Trade training copies certificates& TOR
UNITED KINGDOM Approximately 15,000- 18,000 nurses May increase by the year 2010
No licensure examination UK Central Council for Nursing , Midwifery & Health Visiting;
Form RR/OR/9/OS2 to be sent to a Senior Nurse w/ whom the nurse has worked for at least 12 months Exceptional- no senior nurse available, reference can be completed by the medical officer Form RR/OR/9/OS1 , to be sent to the nurses present professional employer or the senior Nurse who most recently employed her/him in professional nursing practice for at least 3 months
Form RR/OR/5/V Should be sent to the registration authority where the nurse is currently registered That authority may require a fee for the service requested Applicants name & registration number should be inserted in the spaces provided so the nurse may be identified
As of March 2002, the fee is 117.00 pounds Transcript of training is required- to be completed by the training institution from which the nurse gained the qualification Contains breakdown of modules of training hours, theoretical & clinical experiences List all the professional posts Type of experience gained & hours spent/week DOCUMENTS A. birth certification B. statutory change or any name change C. registration certificate(s) issued by the registration authority of the country or state in w/c the nurse was first licensed, current certificate D. copies of the documents listed above certified as true copies of the original by a lawyer IF THE NURSE IS OUTSIDE UK Must pay through Bankers Draft drawn in pounds sterling. Payment made in foreign currency are subject to substantial bank charges Further info; UK Center council for nursing , Midwifery & health Visiting at 23 Portland Place London W1B1P2 SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT Temporary service Non immigrant status MAY APLLY TO AGENCIES ABROAD Ex. US , Germany , Vienna , Middle east countries.
DOLE Now arranges for nurses to go to countries- based on a country to country agreement
Others: Public Employment Office of the DOLE Overseas development Board recruits nurses for this office., advertise in newspapers OTHER DOCUMENTS School records Nursing diplomas Record of clinical experience Result of board examination in the different subjects Certificate of registration Certificate of employment Passport size photographs CGFNS(Commission on Graduates of Foreign nursing Schools)examination Is required for nurses who are set to work in the US State board examination w/in 6 months of their arrival in that country (NCLEX) Germany , Vienna , Saudi Arabia & other middle east countries NOT required to take the Board examination for nurses in these particular countries
Filipino migrant workers required to remit at least 30 % of their earnings to their families under the labor code
Requirements to pass examination for Nurses wishing to immigrate or work in the United states CGFNS & Certification Program 2-part program First level - general nurses educated outside US & those who wish to practice as RN in the US. Credentials review Qualifying exam- nursing knowledge English language proficiency,(written,Spoken) Meeting the credentials criteria & passing the 2 part examination entitle one to receive a CGFNS certificate CAN HELP IN 4 WAYS 1. Non- Immigrant(temporary) Occupational Preference visa (H1-A)from the US Immigration & Naturalization Service -must first have a CGFNS certificate or hold a full unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the state where he/she plans to work Have an offer of employment from a health care organization in the US 2. Applicant who wants to live in the US permanently Immigrant (permanent)Occupational Preference Visa A labor certificate from the US Department of labor is necessary Will be issued if the applicant has CGFNS Must contact US embassy or consulate 3. Most american states requires; CGFNS certificate before she can take the US registered Nurse Licensing examination ,(NCLEX)
4. Passers in CGFNS qualifying exam portion of the Certification program can be reasonably assured of success in the NCLEX RN
2 PARTS OF CGFNS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 1. CGFNS credentials review , according to his/her education & registration 2. Proficiency in the English language-written & spoken
MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS CGFNS requires evidence that applicants have; 1. successfully completed a senior secondary school education that is separate from the nursing education 2. graduated from a government approved, general nursing program of at least 2 years in length
3. received theory & clinical education in nursing care of the adult(medical& surgical nursing),nursing care of children, maternal/infant nursing,psychiatric/mental health nursing
APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS CGFNS looks for documentation that shows the applicants; 1. initial registration as a first level general nurse in the country where he/she completed his/her general nursing education 2. a current , first- level general nurse registration CHAPTER 6 CHOOSING , RETAINING , RESIGNING & DISMISSAL FROM A POSITION CHOOSING Should think of long-range goals- to build up a career ladder in nursing Considerations: 1. must make self evaluation 2. must consider their capacities , interest , qualifications & goals 3. can ask advisers , clinical instructors or their parents QUALIFICATIONS
1.What is your educational qualification? 2. Does it fit the job you are applying for? 3. Beginning positions in nursing do not usually require more than registration.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & TRAINING 1. What are your experiences & training? 2. Are these relevant to the position you are applying for? Special areas like OP, ICU , CCU(coronary) , ER require nurses who have experience in these areas Staff nurse- no requirements for experience but is advantage if there is any for the evaluation AGE & PHYSICAL CONDITION Employers prefer young nurses for beginning positions Older nurses may feel uneasy to start anew in staff nurse positions but may feel comfortable in administrative positions if qualified Positions in public- require extensive evaluation
YOU MAY ASK(SELF EVALUATION) How much energy is required of the job? Can you work long hours w/o tiring easily? Administrative positions will require nurses who are mature in judgment & decision making& who possess the educational required by RA 9173-Philippine Nursing Act EMOTIONAL STABILITY & GOALS IN LIFE 1.How is your emotional self? 2.Can you be calm even under stress? 3.Do you get along well with people? 4.What is your primary aim in going to nursing? Earn money or have the satisfaction of helping people? 5. Your own objectives & Philosophy in life will determine to a great extent the kind of field you wish to get into.
FACTORS IN SELCTING A FIELD OF NURSING 1. kind or work to be performed Are you prepared for the job? Can you work under stress? Do you get along well w/ people? Are you interested in it? What kinds of skills are needed? Is it hazardous? 2. Availability of the work Will you choose a field of nursing that is crowded? Or where there is shortage of workers? 3. Hours of work How many hours a day or week do you go on duty? Is your work rotated on shifts? Will you be paid for extra hours of duty you will perform? 4. Qualifications What are the requirements in terms of educational qualifications? experience? Training? 5. Opportunities for advancement What chances do you have in being promoted after several years of employment? Will they allow you to go to school if you so desire? Are you allowed to attend professional meetings/seminars on official time? 6. Method of entering Do you need an examination to enter? Do you need someone to recommend you? 7. Earning How much is the initial salary? The maximum salary? Is salary paid weekly or every 15 years? Is additional pay given for overtime work? 8.fringe benefits How many days of vacation & sick leaves are given? Maternity leave? Education leaves? 9. other benefits Are insurances , medicare , retirement benefits provided for? Can nurses participate in discussion of condition of work? Nurse are free to choose the field of nursing they wish to enter Money or salary is not the only important factor Most important is the ability to give ones best , enjoy work & get along well w/ patients & members of the health team. Failure or success in work will depend on how the nurse works w/ the co-workers & their attitude .
A letter of application is important becausecit enables the employer to judge the applicants scholarship ability.
USEFUL POINTERS IN MAKING A LETTER OF APPLICATION 1. USE CLEAN , WHITE LINEN PAPER
If you are working in an agency , do not use the agencys stationery with letterhead 2. USE INK OR BALLPEN IN WRITING
You may want to type the letter if you prefer 3. USE PROPER SALUTATION
Preferably know the name of the person to whom the letter is to be addressed. 4. OBSERVE PROPER MARGIN & PARAGRAPHING
Use good English & correct spelling 5. WRITE IN A COURTEOUS MANNER
Ask permission before using a persons name as preference. After permission has been granted , write a letter of thanks especially if the desired position was obtained 6. ENCLOSE RETURN POSTAGE
So that the person to whom the letter is addressed will be encouraged to reply & will not have to spend for postage in doing so. A LETTER OF APPLICATION USUALLY CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FACTS: 1. SOURCE & PURPOSE First paragraph Contains source of information concerning the vacancy The nurses intent to apply to the position May be interchanged 2. QUALIFICATIONS 2 nd & 3 rd paragraphs - applicants qualifications School or college from where he/she graduated & year of graduation Experience & training along the field applied for may also be included
3. REFERENCE At least 3 names of persons who have given consent to the use of their names . These persons must know the applicant well enough in order to serve as good reference background PREFERRED REFERENCES: Principals , deans , leading persons in the community , parish priest , minister of ones church ,professional nurse or ones former instructor 4. A REQUEST FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW If time & distance permits , is usually indicated in the last paragraph SAMPLE APPLICATION LETTER PAGE:80 PERSONAL INTERVIEW Is a face to face conference between 2 people about something It will give both a chance to assess each other
FOR THE EMPLOYER It gives him/her a chance to assess the applicants personality , alertness in answering questions , poise , command of the spoken language & the like FOR THE APPLICANT It gives him/her background of the institution , its potential as a working place , its philosophy & objectives , the working conditions An applicant sells himself/herself in an interview Convince the employer that he/she is best applicant for the job
PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW 1. Make an appointment either by mail or telephone
Nursing office or Personnel division schedules time to conduct interview On the spot interviews are given 2. BE AT THE PLACE AT THE APPOINTED TIME Start early from your place 10-15 minutes before the time, so you can relax & appear unhurried. Do not come during breaks or mealtime If delayed , apologize & state your reason Do not insist on being interviewed as the person who will interview you may have another business to attend to. 3. Know something about the institution where you will apply so that you can answer questions intelligently 4. BE AT YOUR BEST Female -neat , w/ a simple hairdo , moderate make up, modest dress Do not appear as if you are going to a party Use an anti-perspirant Male Be sure your clothes are spotless & clean collar line Decent haircut & be well-shaven
5. KNOCK BEFORE YOU ENTER Greet the person whom lets you in & the person who will interview you. Wait until you are offered to sit before you do so. Feel at ease , sit properly , do not slouch 6. BRING CREDENTIALS Registration card , residence certificate , tax account number Bring 1x1 photograph to enclose in a personal data form Fountain pen or ballpen for filling out forms Do not borrow from the prospective employer
7. ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JOB It may help in deciding if you like the position 8.THANK THE INTERVIEW FOR GIVING YOU SOME OF HIS OR HER TIME If there are other applicants to be interviewed , do not delay the interview unnecessarily 9. GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE POSITION Notify the prospective employer if you have changed your mind or have transferred to another address. 10. If the prospective employer does not answer , you may write a follow- up letter stating your interest in the position
-your letter will show that you are interested & they may give you first preference should one occur RETAINIING A POSITION 1. HAVE ADEQUATE knowledge & preparation for the job -update your knowledge through attending seminars & reading professional literature 2. have a well developed personality
.Cultivate a pleasing appearance Gives a good first impression 3. Develop good interpersonal relationship w/ your co-workers by: A. enthusiastic , dedicated , sincere & considerate to others B. be tactful & dependable , practice self control - Hot headed persons frequently encounter trouble C. developing ability to adhere to social amenities & being socially compatible
No man is an Island D. having self confidence & being cheerful See the bright side of life ,
E. offering help when needed A helping hand eases the burden of your co- workers. - Entact in an island cheerful help needed
4. develop proficiency in communication, both in oral & in written forms. 5. able to adjust to working conditions & to life patterns characteristics of particular occupations & communities pakikipag-kapwa tao(ability to relate w/ others) pakikisama(ability to get along well w/ co-workers 6. keep abreast w/ advances in medicine , nursing & related sciences by reading professional literature & attending activities of professional organizations. CAUSES OF FAILURE 1. incompetence Lack of the required ability & knowledge for the particular job 2. poor interpersonal relationships Lack of cooperation w/ co-workers , dishonesty , inability to get along w/ people 3. personality defects , such as imprudence in choosing friends , insincerity , envy, discourtesy , being too argumentative 4. inadequate knowledge in social conduct , too little time for relaxation & recreation 5. indifference to need for professional growth , always finding reason for not attending professional meetings or joining the professional organization HOW TO TURN FAILURE INTO SUCCESS Nurses who accept their limitations know their weaknesses, try to overcome them Those who are willing to turn their weaknesses into assets may be more successful Nurses must fit into & adjust to the position (being competent for the job ,taking it w/ pride & doing ones best at all times) Must develop themselves professionally through observation, staff development programs , reading professional literature RESIGNING FROM A JOB Reasons: 1. seek better positions whether in the Philippines or abroad 2. inability to adjust to the work situation , marriage , children. transfer of family to other places If possible ,nurses must keep their positions for at least 2 years - 1 st year- adjusment period - 2 nd helping them find the field of nursing specialty of their choice
Seek assistance in making decisions, involve the family especially if it will, in a way , affect them If offered a better position, talk it over w/ the employer an open door policy Leave a friendly feeling towards superiors & co-workers, a reference from them may be needed later or one may return to the institution or agency. If accepting another position - be sure it has more to offer in terms of salary , opportunity for promotion , advancement or professional growth
Give advance notice, a month is usually enough for those holding staff nurse positions Teaching or administrative position- 6months Leave w/ a clean record Clearance includes non-liability from responsibilities Leave in the most gracious professional manner WRITE A LETTER OF RESIGNATION 1. Give the date of resignation - Good practice to complete the month from the date the notice of resignation is filed. - 15 th or at the end of the month, for easy computation of salaries, accrued leaves 2.state the reason for signing - It is important to be courteous because the letter is usually on file 3. Express gratitude for kindness & consideration given during the period of employment - Express regret for leaving regardless of the reasons 4. attach clearance for money , work , property responsibilities Never walk off from a position Abandonement of duty Referred to as french leaveor AWOL (absence w/o official leave) DISMISSAL FROM A POSITION Reasons: Negligence , incompetence , malpractice , unprofessional behavior or breach of contract Before they are dismissed from their work they are given due process CHAPTER 7 CONTRACTS Is a meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself , w/ respect to the other , to give something or to render some service - is a promise or a set of promises which the law recognizes as a duty & when the duty is not performed , the law provides a remedy.
Usually an agreement to be paid a certain amount of money& provided w/ benefits in exchange for such services KINDS OF CONTRACTS 1. FORMAL CONTRACT Refers to an agreement among parties involved & is required to be in writing by some special laws. Ex.: marriage contracts, mortgages , deeds of sale or work contracts 2. Informal contract Is one which is concluded as the result of a written document or correspondence where the law does not require the same to be in writing or as the result of oral & spoken discussion 3. Express contract Is one in which the conditions & terms of the contract are given orally or in writing by the parties concerned Ex. Services offered , salary , date & time of effectivity Facio ut desI do that you may give 4. Implied contract Is one that is concluded as a result of acts of conduct of the parties to which the law ascribes an objective intention to enter into a contract Clarify the terms & conditions of employment 5. Void contract Is one that is inexistent from the very beginning & therefore may not be enforced
6.illegal contract Is one that is expressly prohibited by law REQUISITES OF A CONTRACT 1. to have a contract 2 or more persons must participate 2. the parties involved must give consent to the contract 3. The object w/c is the subject matter of the contract must be specified such as; A. all things w/c are not outside the commerce of man B. all rights w/c are not intransmissible C. future inheritance in cases expressly authorized by law D. all services w/c are not contrary to law, morals , good customs., public order 4.