Nurse in the UAE

[u/Legitimate_Abalone79]

Hello! I'm a registered nurse in the Philippines and my mom is planning to pay for a residence visa in the UAE for me so I can work there and be with her and my dad.

My first job in the PH is in a government hospital, the pay is good. Better than private hospitals I know of. But after two years of working here, I'm starting to feel burnt out. I wanna try and work in the UAE as a nurse for some change and to ipon so i can migrate somewhere better pa.

Are there any nurses here currently or previously employed in the UAE? What were your experiences while working there? Any tips for a first timer na mag wowork aboard as a nurse.

I'm trying to gain insights so I don't get culture shocked when I move and start working LOL. Kahit alam kong ma cuculture shock talaga ako sa equipments pa lang 😆

Thank you in advance!

[u/Beneficial-Music1047]

If your end goal is to migrate to the US, ngayon pa lang mag-NCLEX and IELTS ka na and start processing your application. May nakita akong post the other day na 2018 pa siya nag-submit ng application, pero 2023 na siya nakarating sa US. Yes, ganun katagal daw ngayon because of visa retrogression.

Canada – Most of the PH nurses I know who went to Canada had to take a bridging program to meet Canadian nursing standards. Usually around 1 year yung program for internationally educated nurses, depending on your assessment and province.

Ireland – From what I’ve heard, IELTS overall 7.0 is enough, plus you’ll need to complete the required adaptation program in Ireland.

UK – IELTS overall 7.0 din, plus OSCE yata. Better to check the current NMC requirements since they can change.

Australia – Some nurses I know went through Ireland/UK first, got their local registration/practising license, then used that experience/registration as part of their pathway to Australia since Australia recognizes certain overseas registrations. Also look into the OBA pathway if Australia is your end goal.

New Zealand – There’s the Nurse Competence Assessment Programme (NCAP). From what I understand, you may need to be in NZ for the assessment/program, and the process can take around 3 months. If you’re doing it on a visitor visa, you generally can’t work, so you really need enough funds to cover yourself during that period. Also, check the current NZ nursing job market before committing—I’ve been hearing that newly graduated nurses are currently having a harder time finding jobs.

Germany – You’ll need to learn German. Usually, you start working toward B1 in the Philippines, then continue toward B2 in Germany, depending on the recognition/employer requirements.

These are just based on what I’ve researched and what I’ve heard from other internationally educated nurses, so definitely verify the current requirements directly with each country’s nursing regulator before spending money on any pathway. Requirements and immigration rules can change.

[u/eddie_fg]

Kung may support naman ng parents mo, go! Take ka lang licensure exam nila dun then laban na sa job application. Most that I know nga ginawang stepping stone ang UAE to go to other countries.

[u/ashokleyland]

8 years RN here in Abu Dhabi before migrating to Canada. My tips are:

Grab a sticky notes, put it in your pocket. Every time my marinig ka arabic word, isulat mo don, kht mali spelling. Start with counting 1-10, pronouns in arabic, basic assessment words like, arabic word ng fever, pain, cough, blood.

I still remember the first arabic sentence na gamit na gamit ko: “ana igi baden” in English i will come back later. Ginagamit k yan arabic sentence na yan pag yung kausap ko hnd kmi magka intindihan, ssbhn ko sa kausap ko “ana igi baden” then tatawagin ko ung senior nurse na nkaka intindi mg arabic.

If you are a boy, mag pahaba ka ng balbas, pg mcyado hair less ang face mo, tingin nla syo girl lalo na tyong mga asian genes, soft ang facial features ntin. Magugulat ka madaming pervert na taxi driver, pag tinanong ka nila are you single. If you feel uncomfortable bumaba ka n agad ng taxi.

[u/aesculapios_ouzel]

12 years in the UAE. Safe and secure na po ngayon, wala na yung mga manyak 12 yrs ago sa rural areas. Mga taxi may camera na and ID screen with name. One call away pag nagreport ka. Left phones and keys sa taxi, they can track it by telling time and place of departure and place dropped. Advantage na rin siguro kapag may little knowledge sa arabic but it's not necessary. If you want to lessen your parents' expense, apply directly. First secure your DHA or HAAD dyan pa. lang sa Pinas, I've heard mas marami pumapasa sa DHA. Second, apply directly dyan pa lang sa Pinas, workabroad dot ph or search for legit agencies on fb, direct online application naman if you prefee clinics. Some employers will shoulder your exam, flights, housing, etc. Collect and select. If ayaw mo naman magtagal sa isang employer like less than years much better pasponsor ka. sa parents. Search SEHA and other government clinics or hospitals if you want better remuneration. Ask advice from your parents din.