[Mariner]

Having 20+ years of experience in health care I'm of the opinion that nurses trained in certain countries,the Philippines included,aren't as well trained as those of other countries"

True, but how scientific does a nurse have to be?

They generally operate under the direction of a doctor and only a few are allowed to act in advance of direction, and only after the doctor learns to trust them.

99% of nursing is the basics. Take temps, give shots, report status and assist as directed.

I guess I should say that's my completely ignorant opinion:)

[Gay State Conservative]

...report status and assist...

It would take quite a while to fully respond but what I'll say for now is that reporting and assisting aren't *nearly* as mundane or uncomplicated as your post suggests that you believe they are.

[R.I.chopper]

Gosh Mariner, guess you’ve never been hospitalized or with anyone that has, including having a baby. It sounds as if the Phillipino nurses are RN’s. That is a huge difference from a CNA, or certified nurses aid. The CNA’s, granted, take temps etc. RN’s are very highly,scientifically trained. They (we) actually have to check every move a doctor makes to make sure it’s correct. Our knowledge base is enormous. Geeesh