Surgical scrubs and medical scrubs may refer to a uniform worn by medical practitioners. But there are differences in the 2 uniforms. That is in terms of functionality, design and style. Surgical scrubs are worn by a surgical assistant. Other healthcare personnel wear medical scrubs. I will attempt to describe these differences.

Hiring of Filipino nurses is now a de facto banned at St. Luke's Campus of Sutter Health's California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). This is a policy being implemented in San Francisco. "Positively No Filipinos Allowed", this sign can be posted on the door at St. Luke's according to California Nurses Association, the nurses union. The union requested the San Francisco Human Rights Commission to have an investigation at the hospital. They want to file a class action complaint against Sutter and CPMC. The union had signed statements by former managers and current job statistics which proved that Filipinos are being unjustly discriminated at St. Luke's. Before 2007, Filipino RNs at St. Luke's were 66 percent of the nursing population and between 2007 and 2008, 48% of newly hired are Filipino. The nurses union and the community are pursuing to stop the closure of St. Luke's since February 2008. The newly hired RNs decreased to 10%. But the nurses didn’t just give up their credentials.

Meagen Gunn, a 31-year-old practical nurse will leave temporarily her licensed diploma because she needs to attend a new aboriginal training program in Winnipeg. That is a part of her career. It's for the people.

The province of Ottawa will provide $9.47 million for Gunn and to other149 other aboriginal and Métis people to become licensed practical nurses.

The problem in English proficiency now happens in Australia wherein most foreign student nurses who came from India are being deported from Australia. There are 400 students from Asian countries like India, China, Thailand and Philippines experienced this situation. The authorities from Australia have raised the minimum English language standards. Because Australians are now following UK in the implementation of the standards in written and speaking knowledge in English, it is now a requirement for allowing work permits and citizenship. The Nursing and Midwifery Board have raised the International English Language Testing System minimum score from 6.5 to 7th level. In a score of 7, a student has to be more proficient and a competent speaker.