A few years ago, in a study conducted by Worldwide HealthStaff Associates Ltd., they came up with the top 10 countries outside the United States that produces registered nurses. It’s not surprising that the Philippines came out on top.

In 2005, among all the countries that took the NCLEX exam, nurses educated in the Philippines, India, South Korea and Canada represented 80% of a internationally educated nurses passing the NCLEX exam. The Philippines, took 50% of the numbers.

Are you from the Philippines? If you are a Filipino nurse and you want to migrate and work in Canada. Then here are some things you should know if you want to work and migrate to Canada as a Filipino nurse.

In Canada, salaries of nurses are very high and are considered to be top destinations of nurses and healthcare providers. But when you want to migrate, you should not only consider money.

Last March 5, the orientation workshop for the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service or NARS project happened in Island Cove in Kawit, Cavite.

If you get accepted to work in the NARS Program or the Nurse Assigned in Rural Service, how much will you earn? How much is your income as a NARS Program nurse?

How do you apply for the NARS program or the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service? Then you will be glad that you can file your application at the nearest Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office. You can also apply online at www.nars.dole.gov.ph and download the application forms there.