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The number of Filipino nursing graduates aspiring to practice their profession in the United States plummeted by almost 52% in the first quarter of 2011, according to a lawmaker.

Only 1,454 Filipino nursing graduates took the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) from January-March this year compared to 3,024 graduates in the same period last year, said Rep. Arnel Ty of party-list Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers Association (LPGMA).

According to Ty, the number of Filipino nursing graduates taking the NCLEX for the first time indicates how many are trying to enter the profession in the US.

NCLEX is a licensure exams administered by the US National Council of State Boards of Nursing (USNCSBN).

Citing USNCSBN statistics, Ty said that in 2010, the number of Filipino nursing graduates who took the NCLEX for the first time dropped by 37 percent to 9,789 compared to 15,382 in 2009.

The statistics has prompted Ty to file a bill seeking to establish a special jobs plan for the country’s growing number of unemployed and underemployed nurses.

The jobs plan would be an expanded version of Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS), the short-lived Philippine government’s project that enlisted 10,000 nurses to improve healthcare services in the country’s 1,000 poorest municipalities, according to House Bill 4582.

Ty said nurses now comprise the country’s second-largest group of professionals following teachers. Nurses are also the nation’s biggest group of unemployed skilled workers.

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MANILA, Philippines – Fourteen-year old Angeli Joyce Dy is not your typical teenager who whiles away her time shopping in malls. At 13, she’s pouring over thick science books and spending her summer at the laboratory of the University of the Philippines (UP) Institute of Biology, testing the anti-cancer, anti-bacterial properties from the bile of the milkfish (bangus).

Unlike most girls her age, Angeli, an incoming third year high school junior at the Capiz National High School, has been going back and forth to the regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Capiz and SIFDEC library in Iloilo to make an in-depth and extensive research on her subject.

Angeli has stumbled upon an existing study on the potential anti-cancer properties of the milkfish bile and wanted to pursue this because in her own words “I want to help contribute in finding a cure to a widespread and global disease such as cancer.”

Her study recently took center stage when Angeli received the second special award from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry for her research project, “Cytotoxicity Against Human Lung (A549) and Colon (HCT116) Carcinomas, Antioxidant and Anti-Bacterial properties of Milkfish (Chanos chanos Forsskal) Bile” at the recently-concluded Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Reno, Nevada.

Aside from Angeli, three other young students’ works were recognized at the prestigious Intel-ISEF, considered by many around the world as the High School “Nobel Prize”.

Sixteen-year old Jovani Tomale, a fourth year high school from the Davao City National High School in Davao del Sur, also took a second special award from the American Statistical Association for his mathematical models for the gender determination of Philippine eagles.

Tomale is an incoming freshman at the Ateneo de Davao.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned overseas Filipino workers against illegal recruiters pretending to represent a new hotel in Macau.

According to the DFA statement, the Galaxy Entertainment Group, the operator of a large, new hotel in Macau, wrote to the Philippine Consulate to report cases of fraud involving the "recruitment of workers by individuals claiming to be appointed agents of the entertainment group."

Galaxy reported that some illegal recruiters, using their company's name, entice OFWs with a promise of a good job in the hotel.

However, Galaxy said their only authorized agent in the Philippines is IKON Solutions Asia, Inc.

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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine embassy in Syria yesterday reported that there were no Filipinos who died or were hurt in the Middle East country.

There had been reports that two Filipino household service workers were hit by stray bullets during street demonstrations on April 29.

The two Filipinos were allegedly sent by their employers to purchase goods from a store.

In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Philippine Ambassador to Syria Wifredo Cuyugan said there had been inconsistencies in the reports because there were no demonstrations held in Damascus that day.

“The embassy contacted its area coordinators, its volunteers from the Filipino community and other sources in Syria to verify the report. These sources all informed the embassy that no such incident happened,” Cuyugan said.

“In addition, there are inconsistencies in the alleged report. There were no demonstrations in Damascus on April 29.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:06:00 05/15/2011

Filed Under: Nursing matters


AS COMMON as it was compelling, the idea of Filipinos studying nursing to take up successful employment here and abroad was something that captured the aspirations of a country. In many ways, nursing was a good fit for us Filipinos. It harnessed the inherent hospitality and the boundless compassion our people possess, which combined with what was then a dearth of available nurses in countries such as the United States and Japan. It seemed like there was no limit to the demand for Filipino nurses.

Nursing was the best chance to land a job, the best chance to find a rewarding occupation. Lured by this bright, beckoning promise, young Filipinos flocked to nursing schools; and more nursing schools sprouted to meet the suddenly exploding demand.

But this is no longer the case today. Just like computer programming, which came after it, nursing is no longer the surefire route to employment that it was before. The requirements put forth by the foreign countries seeking nurses have grown draconian, making it more difficult for even the best Filipino nurses to find jobs in those faraway lands. And the global demand for nurses has diminished considerably; as a result, the number of Filipino nursing graduates finding choice jobs abroad has shrunk at almost alarming rates.

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By JC BELLO RUIZ

MANILA, Philippines — A migrant workers' welfare group said Friday Filipino nurses should be produced not only for purposes of employment abroad but more importantly, to enhance the domestic health care system.

Migrante International was reacting to the statement of Health Secretary Enrique Ona discouraging incoming students from taking up nursing because of the “decline in the demand for Filipino nurses abroad.”

Ona's statement was "ill-advised, irresponsible and insensitive to the plight of the domestic health care system," said Garry Martinez, chairperson of the group.

“Why discourage students from taking up nursing when we barely have enough nurses here?

The Department of Health (DoH) said the number of graduating nurses has been “disproportionately high but why can’t the government provide domestic job opportunities for nurses to reach or at least narrow the gap in the ideal nurse-patient ratio?” he said.

Martinez noted that the ideal nurse to patient ratio is 1:4, while the ratio in government hospitals has increased from 1:50 to 1:100 in 2005.

“Unfortunately, Filipino nurses, caregivers and health practitioners are not regarded by the Philippine government as nation-builders and partners in addressing the crisis of the country’s health care system.

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By CHERRY MORIONES-DOROMAL

MANILA, Philippines – Bahrain is hopeful to fill up its urgent need for nurses with Filipino medical professionals —this is the good news that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced recently.

Meanwhile, Bahraini Social Development Minister and Acting Health Minister Dr. Fatima Al Balooshi will communicate with the Embassy the Kingdom's health manpower requirements as soon as possible.

The Bahraini government expressed that Filipino medical professionals are highly regarded in Bahrain because of their professional competence.

In a recent meeting with Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Ma. Corazon Yap-Bahjin, Dr. Balooshi , in addition, promised to look into the possibility of facilitating the recognition of the Filipino doctors' credentials as medical specialists .

The Philippine government is optimistic that Filipino doctors will also be able to practice their profession as such and receive remuneration corresponding to their professional and educational qualifications.

SOURCE: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317690/filipino-nurses-sought-bahrain

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Nurse Recruitment Firms

The following comprises the most extensive list of nurse recruitment firms, both in the U.S. and interntionally. Our firm represnts over 100 hospitals and thousands of foreign nurses. This page can help you find a career in nursing and a hospital which will sponsor you for permanent residence.

Persons who are not nurses who are searching for job opportunities may obtain access to over 500,000 jobs

• Access Nursing Services — (212) 206-9200 New York
• Adevia Health — (800) 293-9138 UK-based with offices worldwide.
• ADEX Medical Staffing, LLC — (866) 341-2339 Alpharetta, GA
• AGA Global Resources — (845) 268-2395 New York. Specializes in nurses from the Philippines.
• Alda Professional Placement Services — (732) 398-9974 Plano, TX. Specializes in nurses from the Philippines, India and China.
• All About Staffing, Inc. — 1-800-737-8661 Sunrise, FL with offices in India and the Philippines.
• Alpha International Employment Services — (213) 383-0938 Los Angeles, CA with an office in the Philippines. Specializes in nurses from the Philippines.
• Amerecares — (310) 492-5727 California.
• ASMCI USA — (661) 943-6549 Lancaster, CA with offices in the Philippines.
• Assignment America — (866) 593-8178 Massachussettes. A recruiting affiliate of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
• Avant Healthcare Professionals — (407) 681-2999 Florida. Firms in the Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, India and Poland.
• Blue Heron HealthPro — (866) 795-4279 New York.
• Bonacare USA — (866) 527-2882 Saint Louis, MO. Offices in South Korea.
• Bridge Staffing, Inc. — (866) 661-7070 Alabama. Only recruits nurses from English speaking countries.
• Cambridge Healthcare — (800) 811-5549 Ellicott City, MD with offices in the Philippines, UAE, and India.
• Carex Global Recruitment — San Jose, CA with offices in the Philippines, Singapore and Turkey.
• CBH Healthcare Recruiter. — (602) 404-0417 Phoenix, AZ.
• Chembola American Group — (914) 793-0183 New York, India based nurse recruiter.
• Christine Paris Enterprises USA Inc. — (305) 971-5934 Miami, FL.
• Cirrus Global — (632) 817-6172 Philippines based nurse recruiter, with an office in the US.
• Comprehensive New Era Resource Group International, Inc. (CNERGI) — (415) 955-0528 USA, with an office in the Philippines and Canada.
• Connectics Nursing — San Diego, CA. Specialized in nurse recruitment within the U.S., Canada, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.
• DB Healthcare — (781) 273-3244 Burlington, MA. Also has multiple CGFNS & NCLEX Training Centers around India. Nurses from India and the Philippines.
• DirectSource Healthcare — (732) 303-8200 New Jersey
• Everest Health Care Services, LLC — (732) 548-2700 Edison, NJ with an office in India and the Philippines.
• EZ Staffing, Inc. — (866) 363-2500 California
• GlobalCare, Inc. — (888) 538-8899 California, with office in the Philippines.
• Global Healthcare Group — (717) 540-1500 or (800) 364-1218 Pennsylvania, with office in India. Has affiliates in the Philippines, Canada and the UK.
• Global Healthcare Resources, Inc. — (703) 481-2204 Virginia
• Global Medical Staffing, LLC — Greensboro, NC with offices in Romania and Moldova. Recruites nurses from Eastern Europe,Nigeria, China, Vietnam and Central and South America.
• Global Nurse Recruiters Corporation — (877) 888-9216 Gainesville, FL.
• Global Nurses Network — (408) 361-8014 Wisconsin, with an office in India.
• GlobalNursesOnline.com — (800) 323-7408 California, with an office in the UK.
• Global Nursing International — (404) 474-2755 Atlanta, GA.
• Global RNsource — (800) 479-7948 or (310) 909-8813 California
• GlobeMed Resources — Virginia, with offices in the UK and numerous cities in India.
• Grow, Inc. — (632) 893- 5267 Philippines, with an office in the US.
• HCCA International — (800) 932-4685 Brentwood, TN with offices in the UK and the Philippines.
• Healthcare Resources International, LLC — Burlington, CT.
• HealthStar International, Inc. — (979) 282-9009 Wharton, TX. Recruites nurses from India and the Philippines.
• HMI – Health Management, Inc. — (202) 887-8110 Washington, DC with an office in India.
• HealthSource Global Staffing — (800) 458-8973 San Francisco, CA.
• Horizon Recruitment Pacific Corporation — (632) 724-8601 The Philippines
• Humane Concepts Healthcare Professionals Inc. — (908) 964-3397 Union, NJ. Recruits nurses from the UK, Canada and Australia.
• Institute of California Bilingual Medical Staffing — (310) 443-4178 Los Angeles, CA with an office in Mexico.
• International Healthcare Recruiters, Inc. — (954) 723-1253 Plantation, FL.
• International MedLink — (312) 664-2232 Nashville, TN with offices in The Philippines.
• International Recruiting Group, Inc. — (213) 632-1800 Los Angeles
• InterStaff, Inc. — Houston, TX.
• IPAMS – Industrial Personnel and Management Services, Inc. — Philippines based global recruitment firm.
• John Clements Consultants, Inc. — (632) 884-1227 The Philippines
• Job2Career — (866) 714-3220 Miami, FL with an office in India and Dubai.
• JUNO Healthcare Staffing, LLC — (718) 396-7325 Elmhurst, NY.
• Kennedy Healthcare Recruiting, Inc. — (413) 517-0063 Northampton, MA.
• Lloyd Healthcare Staffing — USA
• Medical Dynamic Systems Incorporated — (212) 777-8490 New York City
• Medical Human Resources, LLC — (800) 561-9224 San Diego, CA.
• Medliant — (650) 377-0990 San Mateo, CA with an office in the Philippines.
• Med Search International, Inc. — (773) 924-2435 Chicago, IL with an office in The Philippines.
• MED Talents, Inc. — (201) 384-7400 Bergenfield, NJ.
• Mepco International — India, with an office in Dubai. info@mepcointernational.com
• Modi Healthcare Placement — (646) 367-8914 India
• NC Staffing — (888) 627-8233 Little Rock, AR.
• Nurse Immigration Services, Inc. — (831) 425-5820 Santa Cruz, CA with an office in The Philippines. Has affiliates in Canada, India, South Africa, China and Ghana.
• Nurse Immigration USA, LLC — (520) 281-0125 Nogales, AZ.
• NursesJobUSA — (404) 849-0622 or (404) 368-2036 Marietta, GA.
• Nurses Network International — (866) 868-7737 Raleigh, NC.
• Nurses ‘R’ Special — (818) 242-6333 Glendale, CA with an office in The Philippines.
• Nurses to USA, Inc. — (352) 333-7514 Gainesville, FL.
• Nursiko Technologies, Inc. — (732) 991-2213 USA
• O’Grady Peyton International — (877) 504-7794 USA, with offices in Australia, South Africa, the UK, and Ireland.
• On-Site Medical Staffing – (260) 434-1981 Fort Wayne, IN with no international offices.
• Onward Healthcare — (800) 278-0332 Wilton, CT.
• Pacific Link Healthcare — Atlanta, GA with offices in the UK, Philippines and India. webmaster@pacificlinkhealthcare.com
• Pearls International Recruiting Agency — UK
• Premier Healthcare Professionals — (866) 296-3247 Cumming, GA.
• Professional Healthcare Resources — (866) 243-1234 Annandale, VA. Specializes in nurses from the Philippines.
• Project Medic International — (949) 394-2383 Los Angeles, CA.
• RCM Health Care Services — (212) 221-1544 New York City, with an office in the Philippines.
• RN India — (866) 764-6342 Santa Monica, CA with offices in India.
• RYMEK — (201) 368-8200 Paramus, NJ with an office in the Philippines.
• Sentosa Recruitment Agency — (632) 633-8114 The Philippines, with an office in New York City.
• Strategic Nurse Staffing — (866) 853-0227 Melville, NY.
• Stateside Nursing International — (303) 926-7461 Louisville, CO with offices in the UK, The Philippines, Australia and Canada.
• Stateside Nursing, Ltd. — 01923 213332 UK, with offices in the US. Only recruits nurses from English speaking countries.
• Team Healthcare –(858) 523-9292 Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Specialized in healthcare recruitment in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa, Canada and the UK.
• TGS Health Care Solutions, LLC — (732) 572-9600 ext.222 Edison, NJ.
• Transpacific Nursing — (813) 230-4727 or (616) 304-3757 St. Petersburg, FL.
• UniHealth America — (646) 536-3593 USA
• United Nursing International — (866) 653-7111 or (972) 872-1736 USA
• United Staffing Solutions, Inc. — (877) 468-7737 Culver City, CA.
• Universal Staffing Services, Inc. — (632) 831-8470 Houston, TX.
• White Glove — (866) 387-8100 Brooklyn, NY.
• Wilson Staffing Network — (866) 686-1080 USA
• Worldwide HealthStaff Associates, Ltd. — (866) 264-8022 Canada, with offices in the USA, UK, and The Philippines.
• World Health Resources, Inc. — (201) 662-8907 Guttenberg, NJ with an office in the Philippines.
• Worldwide Resource Network, Inc. — (919) 981-8888 Raleigh, NC with an office in the Philippines.

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