The increasing demand for Filipino Nurses abroad, especially in the United States, has sky-rocketed these past few years. Aside from the pandemic that not only transformed but also affected everyone’s everyday life, western boomers are now ageing. In response, the hiring process for Nurses in their country has become more aggressive throughout the years as they are experiencing a demographic shift in their history.
The effects of the ageing of their boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964 (Population Reference Bureau’s Population Bulletin, “Aging in the United States”) are now evident, which will demand a higher volume of nursing personnel and other medical professionals. Hence, foreign hospitals and nursing facilities are doubling their pace in recruiting Filipino nurses to match the projected number of patients in the coming years.
With that said, the demand for elder care and other health care services will surely increase in succeeding years in the United States. They will require more expert nurses that are not just capable of providing accurate medical aid but also proper patient handling while at the same time upholding the hospital’s standard and policy in assisting patients.
And as Filipino Nurses are known to be well-trained, dedicated and compassionate individuals with excellent work ethics, our Nurses, without a doubt, are beyond fit to take the role of this physically and emotionally demanding job.
America has long relied on our Nurses to be on the frontline of their healthcare situation. Despite the overall standing of our health care system in the Philippines, our Nurses are fully equipped with knowledge and skills that are long proven fit in western standards.
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With the ease of the global pandemic, many are now considering leaving the borders of the Philippines and shooting their luck abroad. Leaving one’s country is nothing new, especially for Filipino Nurses who want to seek better opportunities not just for themselves but also for their families that are left behind.
The number of Filipino Nurses who choose to practice their license in other countries is greatly increasing over time, and we cannot blame them for that. Here are some of the reasons why; aside from the fact that United States does not only offer way bigger compensation and benefits for their staffs it also provides them first-hand experience and easy access to resources ranging from the latest medical equipment’s to loads of information to help them enhance their current knowledge and skills which will surely help them have an impressive resume that may attract bigger opportunities in the future.
Unlike here in our country, even after your long continuous shift, it only offers you an average pay that cannot sustain a family in the long run. Besides the excellent salary package, the western healthcare system provides a flexible schedule that permits their Nurses to have enough rest to take good care of their health and wellness. By having this kind of work schedule, Nurses now have enough time to regain their energy and spend quality time with their families and friends or unwind and engage in fun and relaxing activities to help them boost their morale.
In the United States, you don’t need to spend your entire day in the hospital tending patients to earn enough to support yourself while supporting your family. Nursing is an emotionally and physically consuming job. To stay committed in this industry for an extended period, it is essential to have a working environment that lets you have a work-life balance.
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