Scandal in Philippines could affect healthcare in United States
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, September 1, 2006
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For years, hospitals and doctor's offices in the United States have sought the services of nurses from the Philippines to help curb the growing nursing shortage. However, a scandal in the Philippines-that 42,000 nursing graduates in June received test questions in advance-could hurt the reputations of the migrating nurses, The New York Times reports.
The article alleges that students who took prep classes with George Cordero, the president of the Philippine Nurses Association, received the exams. Cordero, who denies the report, has resigned from his position.
On Thursday, the Manila Standard Today reported that Filipino President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered retakes in areas where leaks were confirmed. Still, American recruiters, questioning the results and integrity of past exams, may now start shying away from Filipino nurses, according to experts cited by The Times.
Sources: The New York Times, Manila Standard Today, and California Healthline
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