Any fiancee nurses here...I have something to raise a topic for discussion here. I am planning to bring my nursing books to US, that are all authored by american writers. I found them useful when I will review for my NCLEX there, or something to read there. The problem is that these books are reprinted here in the Philippines, though authorized by the publishing company, but it is indicated in each book that it is "not for sale outside Philippines". I am concern if it is a good idea to bring all these books with me when I will fly to US. Will it not cause a problem or trouble with me in the custom if they found out the status of my books? Any nurses out there who have an experience like that... please share some of your thoughts.

Hello AlienLC,
i am a nursing student here in the U.S. i am petitioning my wife and son who live in mindanao.anyway, it is a great idea to bring those books with u.here they are very expensive,you know "ang mahal!!!" i dont think you will have any probs w/customs.the books clearly state not for sale bla bla bla.you are bringing them for your own use.besides, most people go thru customs without any searchs.if they do ask about them just tell them the truth.i'm pretty sure that they they wont think you are part an international nursing book smuggling ring.hahaha... Take care & good luck

Hi angkano
Thanks for the reply. It's nice to know you. I'm from Mindanao too.
Yeah, that's what I had in my mind. The books there are expensive and besides I am not engaging on any smuggling activities. I cannot afford to just simply abandon all these precious books that can still be useful for me. Thanks. God bless. Ingats

You will be fine to bring them. It will not be a problem.

Thanks for the reply. Did you ever have an experience of travelling to US bringing books like that?

Yes.

Not medical books but other books.

I have left USA soil about 25 times and I have brought back many items. Been through US Customs many many times.

You are worrying too much.

Hi! I am also a nurse.. passer of all nursing exams though. I heard from some of my nurse friends who went to Saipan (US territory) to take NCLEX exam, they have their books (printed in the Philippines) left in the airport when the custom personnel saw it. That's why when I took the exam in Hong Kong I did not bring any book anymore but just my notes. My advise is just to keep the books somewhere in your luggage and not to flaunt them. I guess they are strict to those who are not white. You may take the risk and the worst consequence is just they will confiscate the books, that's all I guess.