Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses In The U.S.? | AJ+

The United States has a lot of Filipino nurses. How did that happen?

The Philippines and the U.S. have a long history – a relationship that's been defined at times as colonial, and at other times as a labor contract. As a result, Filipinos were the fifth-largest foreign-born immigrant group in the United States in 2015, and they're overrepresented in certain industries, like nursing and farming. How did that happen? Join Sana Saeed as she explores how America ended up with so many Filipino nurses – and what that says about the history of Filipino migration and labor.

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Presented by: Sana Saeed
Edited by: Brian Joseph
Animations by: Debbie Schedivy
Produced by: Sana Saeed
Executive Producer: Sarah Nasr

Music tracks courtesy of APM and Audio Networks.
Footage and images courtesy of AP, Reuters and Getty.

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[andrecureton]

When I was 9 years old a Filipino nurse cared for me my heart stop twice but that Filipino nurse would not give up continuing CPR on me I will never forget her that was back in 1976 when she leave the hospital I cried so hard she was the first woman I fell in love with yes I was 11 years old I'm now 55 years old. My way to honoring her I'm retiring in 2020 moving to Philippines starting my own small multi businesses so I can help as many children their get education that is my dream thank God she was in emergency room when they bring me in or I would not be here today when Doctors want to call my death she kelp working on my until I heart gets small rhythm again I never seen her again after I left hospital I was in hospital for 6 weeks. I think about her sometimes but that is my way to pay it forward in God name and hers Amen :)

[umw]

I am an Arab, but coming from experience Filipino nurses rule, they are the best. They are compassionate, competent and very intuitive.

[apache]

The only time I was hospitalized a Filipino male nurse, took much better care of me than a white female nurse. The white female nurse looked at me as if I was an "alien." my request went unanswered, But the Filipino male nurse took excellent care of me. This was in the United States in the state of Texas.That was the culture in that part of Texas. Glad I had a Filipinio nurse to care for me.

[lakaypatty]

I was deployed back in Iraq and Afghanistan during the war, and even in Djibouti Africa.... most skilled laborer inside the camp are Filipinos: electricians running the power plant, cook crew in the kitchen/dining facilities, crews running the MWR facilities. They are international labor force. Thanks to all the Filipinos friend, hope to see you all again, I loved the karaoke singing with them.

[bg]

I'm from New Jersey here everyone knows about Filipino nurses and how great they are!!! They always have the best bedside manner always on point! Thank you ladies!!

[mickeythemaltipoo]

I work as an orderly on a cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) for 15 years and the Filipino nurses were the most caring nurses I have worked with. Much love to my Filipinos friends 😍😘

[simplicity-qmzw]

And as of this moment these nurse's are fighting corona virus around the world…they are our soldier's in white uniform…salute!!!

[thecaptain]

I was taken care of by two Filipino female nurses when I was hospitalized for ten days they were the best loving and caring amazing good people

[penpress]

If you get a Filipino nurse, Teacher or caregiver
you struck gold!

[kirksander]

"Napakaraming nars dito sa amin, pero bakit tila walang natira? Nag-aabroad sila..."
-Gloc9

[stevenlaput]

and yet in almost all medical tv series, you don’t see any Filipino invisible, i wonder why?

[TheeScorge]

“Why you not nurse yet?”
-says the chill Filipino mom

[latintrader]

Compared with domestic nurses I have found Filipino nurses to be more compassionate Specially When handing patients dealing with of life situations. So it’s not just the language is important When treating other humans.

[josefinaneilson]

I was in a heart hospital(USA) and I asked my American nurse about Filipino nurses and she said they are hard-working and excellent nurses.

[MrBlue]

Filipino is Helping run the world economy during this rough time, Imagine 25% of the seafarers around the Globe are Filipinos that helps in delivering the Goods to every Nation, and the service for (Accounting, I.T, Medical, Insurance, etc., ) in different parts of the World by Filipino BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Employees, plus the Extra mile of Care from Filipino Nurses not just in the US, But in different parts of the World as well. ❥ PH

[timslater]

I worked with many Filipino nurses while working in Saudi Arabia. They were top-notch and a very kind, caring people. Would much rather have one take care of me than one of my fellow Americans.

[RobertHouse]

When I began my career in nursing I first encountered exceptional nurses in the intensive care/cardiac care unit I worked. I noticed the smartest or wisest nurses happened to be Pilipino. I'm not one to be prejudiced or pit races against each other so this was exceptional for me to notice. One day, I asked one of the most senior nurses - "Filipina", Why are the nurses here from the Philippines so well educated and smart? She quickly said because the smart ones left, (Oh, I thought she joked), and of course was. I said, in fact you need to be smart to work in this career. I love all cultures and people, but Philippine's people have an extra dear place in my heart. Later, I met my partner there-16 years, the happiest of my life. He just earned his PhD in Nursing. Pilipino.

[Cashman]

Whatever job undertaken by Filipino people, they do it with heart. Not just for the sake of doing it.

[bbullwits]

Filipinos have done so much in Canada also, in saving our Healthcare System, as well as practically every other industry. Salamat!! - Frank 🇨🇦🇵🇭

[arnoldtabucal]

When my granda was hospitalize she was taken cared of by a filipino nurses, I can say they were the most hospitable human beings in this planet ever existed. Eversince back then I admired every filipino people here in the states wether they are nurses or from a different job they all have this traits that everyone should admire, plus they cook great food, As I entered college i've began to be friends with some filipino people and yes nothing's changed their friendliness and attitude towards other race is great. For americans who think or being racist to some filipino I disgrace you all, I hope one day i can come to visit philippines. Filipinos are the best!