Filipino GN to Filipino RN. A well-developed plan leads to success

This article describes the authors' experience in designing a hospital orientation program for newly recruited Filipino nurses. The nursing department's educational and administrative efforts helped to orient the newly recruited nurses to the hospital and to nursing practice in the United States and prepared them to pass the NCLEX examination. Specific classes included in the orientation are presented. Topic title, time frame, facilitator, components, and rationale for each class are discussed. Suggestions for timing of recruitment and clinical orientation assignments are given. Staff preparation to Philippine culture and nursing practice is also reviewed. The authors believe this information would assist other nursing departments prepare for recruited Filipino nurses on their staff.