My significant other is a registered nurse. I truly have high regard for what RNs do. It takes a lot of moxy to be able to do as much as they do for patients and get back gossamer portions for their efforts.
Here's a thought I had recently.
Why on Earth do nurses earn so little in the Philippines anyway? I suppose that part of it has to do with the fact that there are so many nurses out there to begin with. Because nurses get paid so little, a lot of them say that they had taken nursing with the specific purpose of going abroad and "having a better life". Dollars are Dollars, and Euros are Euros, but believe me, peace of mind is priceless. Sometimes, having all the dough in the world and being alone just isn't the equation for happiness.
There are instances when some nurses look at their stints in Philippine-based healthcare institutions as mere "transition points" to the extent that their motivation in relation to servicing clients gets compromised. When such a trend goes on stage in droves, then nurses get branded as all sorts of negative things, and this further lowers the bar, and, keeps the compensation rating of nurses at a minimum.
Next time you're in a hospital, say thank you to your nurse, because without him/her, you may not be as well cared for as you should be. Remember that him/her has a lot on his/her mind, and maybe, not enough in his/her pocket. These people, for the most part, deserve a lot more than they receive, ergo, instead of turning a blind eye to their efforts, reforms ought to be instituted to increase their pay scale. Lawmakers, if truly nationalistic, should pass bills which favor nurses and other professionals, so that they need not seek employment abroad, and meet potential heartache that cannot be quantified.
Will Senators like say, Jinggoy or Bong Revilla heed this call? That remains to be seen.
Long live the Filipino nurse!
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