Hospital Requirements.

Asian Hospital

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.RLE Form
4.Diploma
5.PRC License
6.IVT license
7.Basic Life Support Training
8.Certificate of Board Rating
9.Training Certificates
10.Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Good Moral Character (if new
graduate)
11.Three Referral Letters (referral from the college accepted if new graduate)

For more information, you can call 771 9000 ext. 8421, 8425, 8465

Capitol Medical Center

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.RLE Form
4.Diploma
5.3 pcs. 2x2 picture with blue background
6.Board Rating Certificate
7.Board Passing Certificate
8.PRC License
9.Professional Tax Receipt
10.SSS
11.TIN
12.Police Clearance
13.NBI Clearance
14.Cedula
15.Birth Certificate
16.Other important documents like Marriage Certificate, etc. (if applicable)

You can submit these requirements on the Human Resources Department. Use Out-Patient Department (OPD) entrance along Panay Ave.

Chinese General Hospital

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.Diploma
4.Certificate of Board Rating
5.Certificate of Board Passing
6.PRC License
7.3 pcs 2x2 picture
8.NBI Clearance

You can submit your requirements at 286 Blumentritt Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Hospital of the Infant Jesus

1.Transcript of Records (photocopy)
2.Certificate of Board Rating (photocopy)
3.Resume with 2x2 Picture
4.PRC ID (photocopy)
5.2x2 picture

You can submit your requirements at the Hospital of the Infant Jesus located at 1556 Laong-laan, Sampaloc, Manila.

For those who are scheduled to take their exams, please bring writing materials and a calculator.

Lung Center

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.Diploma
4.RLE Form
5.Certificate of Board Rating
6.Certificate of Board Passing
7.PRC License
8.1x1 picture
9.P300 for Chest X-Ray

For more information, please call 924 6101 local 270.


Makati Medical Center

Photocopy of the following:

1.Updated Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
2.Current PRC ID
3.Board Rating and Board Certificate
4.Transcript of record with RLE
5.BSN diploma
6.Good moral certification
7.NBI clearance (current)
8.Birth Certificate (NSO)
9.2 pieces 2x2 colored pictures (white background)

Training fee: Php 10,000 (3-month training program)
Reminders:

*Present ORIGINAL documents
*INCOMPLETE requirements will not be accepted

Submission of requirements will be entertained on Monday-Friday 9am-12nn at the Professional Development and Training Dept, 9the flr Mezzanine, MMC


Manila Doctors Hospital

1. Resume
2. Diploma
3. Certificate of Board Rating
4. Transcript of Records
5. PRC License

You can submit your requirements at 667 United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila.

Medical City

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.Diploma
4.Certificate of Board Rating

For more information, please call 631 8626.

Metropolitan Hospital

1.Application Letter addressed to the Nursing Service of Metropolitan Hospital
2.Resume
3.2 pcs. 2x2 photo
4.2 pcs. 1x1 photo
5.PRC License (or Claim Stub)
6.Certificate of Board Rating
7.Transcript of Records
8.Diploma
9.Certificate of Good Moral Character
10.Certificate of Employment (if applicable)

For more information, please call 255 0401 or 255 0413.

Philippine Children's Medical Center

1.Application Letter addressed to Dr. Julius A. Lecciones, Executive Director
2.Resume
3.Transcript of Records
4.Certificate of Board Rating
5.PRC License

For more information please call 924 6601 local 252.

Philippine General Hospital

1.Original Transcript of Records
2.Related Learning Experiences.
3.Original Board Rating (with breakdown)
4.Resume with 2x2 picture (black and white).
5.Certification of previous employment (if any).
6.Accomplished Dean’s Form (the form and information on the application process
are available at the DNRD or could be sent to your email address by request).

Place all listed requirements in a BIG BROWN ENVELOPE and submit to the Division of Nursing Research and Development (DNRD) situated at the 2nd Floor of the PGH Central Block Building in front of the Mess/Dining Hall during office hours.

Philippine Heart Center

1. Transcript of Records with Special Order Number (with clinical experience)
2. Certificate of Board Rating
3. PRC License
4. CS Eligibility
5. Membership in Any Organization
6. NBI Clearance (for Local Employment)
7. Residence Certificate/ Cedula (latest)
8. Certificate of Work Experience and/or Training (if any)
9. 3 pcs 2x2 pictures
10. Marriage Contract (if applicable)
11. Birth Certificate of Children (if applicable)
12. Certificate of General Weighted Average (from school)
13. Birth Certificate of Applicant
14. TIN

Quirino Memorial Medical Center


1.Application Letter to Dr. Rosalinda F. Arandia Medical Center Chief II
2.Resume with 2x2 picture
3.TOR xerox
4.Board Passing Certificate
5.PRC ID xerox
6.Certificate of Trainings / Seminars Attended
7.NBI Clearance

Trainees will also be required to pay P1,000 per month for two months. This will serve as the Training Fee.

Certificates will be issued upon the completion of the two-month long training. Trainees will be working at the General Ward of the hospital.

St. Lukes Medical Center

1.Resume
2.Diploma
3.Transcript of Records
4.RLE Form
5.General Weighted Average (GWA) with Rank
6.Certificate of Board Rating
7.PRC License
8.2 pcs. 2x2 picture with white background
9.NBI Clearance
10.SSS
11.TIN
12.Baranggay Clearance
13.Birth Certificate

Place all requirements in a long slide folder.
You can submit your requirements at 279 E. Rodriguez Sr. Blvd., Quezon City.

UERM Memorial Medical Center

1.Resume
2.Transcript of Records
3.Certificate of Board Rating
4.Must have a height of at least 5'0

You can submit your requirements at UERMMMC Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City. After you have submitted these, you will be given a checklist, then you have to submit everything once they are completed.

University of Santo Tomas Hospital

Here is a list of requirements for people who are planning to apply to the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. You can ask for a copy of this list in the HR department of USTH.

1.Application Letter addressed to Mr. Ferdinand C. Magkasi, Head of the Human
Resource Department
2.Resume
3.Transcript of Records
4.Certificate of Board Rating
5.Certificate of Board Passing
6.PRC License
7.4 pcs. 2x2 colored ID picture
8.2 pcs. 1x1 colored ID picture
9.Professional Tax Receipt
10.SSS E1 form or SSS ID
11.Tax Identification Number or TIN
12.NBI Clearance or Police Clearance
13.Residence Certificate or Community Tax Certificate
14.Birth or Baptismal Certificate
15.Certificate of Employment from previous employers or Letter of Recommendation
from the College Dean
16.Marriage Contract and Birth Certificates of children (if applicable)
17.1 pc. Long Green Expandable Folder with Plastic Fastener

For more information you can contact USTH HR Department at 731 3001 loc 2454.

Hospital List in Metro Manila

Amisola Maternity Hospital
1068 Hermosa St., Manuguit, Tondo, Manila 1013
Dr. Salome Amisola, Medical Director
Tel: 252-3335/251-6742/251-2491

Amosup Seamen’s Hospital
Cabildo cor. San Jose St., Intramuros, Manila 1002
Dr. Luis V.Vizcarra, Medical Director
Dr. Conrado F. Oca, Administrator
Tel: 523-5267/527-8116 to 20/Fax: 527-3554
Email: amosupsh@info.com.ph

A.N. Ty Clinic
1401 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila 1000
Dr. Anita N. Ty, Medical Director
Tel: 506-6961/524-6696

Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center
286 Bluementritt St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003
Dr. Kasiam Lim, Medical Director
Tel: 711-4141 to 51/743-1148/Fax: 731-8252

Clinica Arellano General Hospital
1430 D. Jose St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003
Dr. Mercedez A. Villalobos, Medical Director
Atty. Antonio Arellano, Administrator
Tel: 711-5631/711-5654

De Ocampo Memorial Medical Center
2921 Nagtahan St., Sta. Mesa, Manila
Dr. Antonio de Ocampo, President
Tel: 715-1891

Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
Lope de Vega St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Dr.Ruben C. Flores, Chief of Hospital
Ms. Lourdes C. Mendoza, Administrator
Tel: 734-5561/314-6009/Fax: 735-7146
Mobile: (0917) 837-1213/Email: jfmh@doh.gov.ph

Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003
Dr. Ma. Alicia M. Lim, Chief of Hospital
Tel: 711-9491 to 98/Fax: 732-1077
Email: jrrmmc@doh.gov.ph

Dr. Mirando Unciano Medical Center
V. Mapa st., Sta. Mesa, Manila
Dr. Luisita de Castro, Medical Director
Tel: 716-7291 to 92

Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center
Delpan St., Tondo, Manila
Dr. Ma. Dolores M. Luna, Medical Director
Mr. Proceso D. Escobar, Administrator
Tel: 241-2643/244-0858/Fax: 241-2606

Hospital of the Infant Jesus
1556 Laong Laan St., Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr. Pura B. Rodriguez Caisip, Medical Director
Ms. Dolores P. Songco, Administrator
Tel: 731-2771/731-2832/Fax: 731-2834

Manila Doctor’s Hospital
667 U.N. Ave., Ermita, Manila 1000
Dr. Dante D. Morales, Medical Director
Dr. Rex M. Mendoza, Administrator
Tel: 524-3011/Fax: 524-7376
Email: infor@maniladoctors.com.ph

Mary Chiles General Hospital
667 Gastambide St., Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr. Rolando A. Florendo, Medical Director
Tel: 741-3941 to 45

Mary Johnston Hospital
1221 Nolasco St., Tondo Manila 1012
Dr. Myrna P. Velasquez, Medical Director /Administrator
Tel: 245-5001/Fax: 245-0763
Email: maryj@philonline.com

Medical Center Manila
1125 Gen. Luna St., Ermita, Manila 1000
Dr. Jose R. Relacion, Medical Director
Tel: 523-8131 to 65/Fax: 524-3440

Metropolitan Hospital
1357 Masangkay St., Tondo, Manila 1012
Dr. Chong Chian .Chong, Medical Director
Dr. Lazaro Pabiona, Administrator
Tel: 255-0401/Fax: 254-7356

Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
Pres. Quirino Ave., cor. Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila 1004
Dr. Christina S. Padolina, Chief of Hospital
Dr. Joyce S. Chow, Administrator
Tel: 524-6061/525-7019/Fax: 525-7019

Ospital Ng Sampaloc
Gen. Geronimo St. cor.Manila 1008
Dr. Erich R. Sison, Chief of Hospital
Ms. Ma. Beatriz Tiama, Administrator
Tel: 749-0215/749-0224/Fax: 749-0207
Email: krang@compass.com.ph

Ospital Ng Tondo
Jose Abad Santos Ave., Tondo, Manila 1012
Dr. Remedios F.Timbol, Chief of Hospital
Tel: 716-3901 to 20/716-8001/Fax: 714-7397
Email: sr.irmella@pacific.net.ph

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
46 P. Sanchez St., Sta. Mesa, Manila
Dr. Hermogenes Purrugganan, Medical Director
Tel: 252-39942/251-9406/Telefax: 252-3942

Perpetual Help Hospital
1504 Laong Laan St., Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr.Teresita T. Salazar, Medical Director
Tel: 731-8177/731-8144

Perpetual Succor Hospital & Maternity, Inc.
836 Florentino Cayco St., Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr. Benedicto P. Rivera, Medical Director
Dr. Estrella M. Quilendrino, Administrator
Tel: 731-1631 to 33/731-5774 to 75/Fax: 739-5778

Philippine General Hospital
Taft ave., Ermita, Manila 1000
Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo R. Nanagas, Chief of Hospital
Ms. Daisy Nodque, Administrator
Tel: 521-8450/525-2584/Fax: 524-2221
Website: www.pgh.gov.ph

Presidential Security Group Station Hospital
Malacanang Park, Manila 1005
Lt. Col. Benedicto A. Jovellanos, MC (GSC)
Commanding Officer, Tel: 521-2301

San Lazaro Hospital
Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003
Dr. Arturo B. Cabanban, Chief of Hospital
Ms. Eleonarita E. Reyes, Administrator
Tel: 711-6120/309-9542/Fax: 711-6979
Email: nnlazaro@doh.gov.ph

Santo Tomas University Hospital
Espana Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr. Estrella P. Villar, Medical Director
Tel: 731-3011

St. Jude General Hospital & Medical Center
Dimasalang cor. Don Quijote St.,
Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Dr. Rebecca P. Cuezon, Medical Director
Dr. Marilyn D. Yap, Administrator
Tel: 731-2761 to 65/Fax: 731-2765

St. Mary’s General Hospital
1111 F. Huertas St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003
Dr. Antonio G. Clemente, Medical Director
Mr. Federico S. Marquez, Administrator
Tel: 251-4729/Fax: 251-4749

The Family Clinic, Inc. Hospital
1474 Ma. Clara St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Dr. Narciso G. Navarro, Sr., Medical Director
Tel: 731-2901 to 09/ 731-2537

Tondo Medical Center
Kalakal St., Balut, Tondo, Manila 1012
Dr. Victor J. dela Cruz, Chief of Hospital/ Administrator
Tel: 251-8420 to 23/Fax: 252-8661
Email: tmc@doc.gov.ph

Trinity Woman & Child Center “The Birth Place”
2732 New Panaderos St., Sta. Ana, Manila
Dr. Edwin E. Dimayuga, Medical Director
Ms. Andrea Enrile-Dimayuga
Tel: 564-1510 to 12/563-4488/563-1397/Fax: 564-1510 to 12

Vermont Maternity Clinic
931 J. Nakpil St., Malate, Manila 1004
Dr. Anastacia G. Macalino, Medical Director
Tel: 523-1852

(UPDATE) Noynoy: No state funeral for Cory

(UPDATE) Noynoy: No state funeral for Cory

MANILA - The Aquinos have decided on a private funeral for the late President Corazon Aquino, who died early morning Saturday after battling colorectal cancer for more than a year.

Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III said they have decided to have a private funeral, instead of a state funeral.

"It won't be a state funeral," the senator said.

"That was the intention from the start," he said, adding that nobody from the presidential office had contacted him "nor am I waiting to talk to anybody there."

Aquino also said that they have not yet been contacted by Malacañang regarding any plans for a state funeral.

"For all intentions and purposes, she had been a private citizen after stepping down, and siguro, to a degree we would like to spend as much time as possible as a family with her," he said, explaining their decision.

Aquino, however, said that there will still be honor guards at the wake, as per tradition in wakes for former government officials.

"I understand there will be honor guards at La Salle. I still have to be briefed on the parts... of the protocol, and I have to consult also the rest of my siblings," he said.

The body of the former leader will lie in state at the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) gymnasium, and the wake will be open to the public at certain times, Aquino's spokesperson Deedee Siytangco told members of the media at a press conference at the Cojuangco Building in Makati City.

The public viewing at the LSGH will be held starting 5 p.m. Saturday, and will continue until Monday. The daily viewing schedule will be until 4 a.m., and will then resume on 7 a.m. There will also be a mass at the LSGH at 8 p.m. Saturday.

During the duration of the wake, there will be Catholic Masses daily at 12 noon and 8 p.m.

For those who will go to the LSGH, the line for the public viewing will start and end at the school's Gate 5.

Family members, VIP guests and members of the media will enter and exit at the LSGH Gate 6.

On Tuesday up until Wednesday, a necrological service, an overnight vigil, and a requiem will be held at the Manila Cathedral, Siytangco said. The exact times of these activities will be announced later.

On Wednesday, Aquino will be buried at the Manila Memorial Park after a 9 a.m. mass at the cathedral. She will be buried beside her late husband, Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.


s0urce: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/01/09/noynoy-no-state-funeral-cory

(Update) Arroyo declares 10-day mourning for Cory

MANILA - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo expressed her condolonces with the Aquino family for the death of former President Corazon Aquino and declared a 10-day period of national mourning.

"Today the Philippines lost a national treasure. Cory Aquino helped lead a revolution that restored democracy and the rule of law to our nation at a time of great peril. Our nation will mourn her passing. History was thrust upon her when her noble husband was cut down in the prime of his life as he fought for democracy and rule of law. She picked up the standard from the fallen warrior Ninoy and helped lead our nation to a brighter day," she said."I am announcing today that we will officially observe a 10-day period of national mourning. Our hearts go out to the family at this hour of grief and sorrow. The nation prays for Cory and her family," President Arroyo said.Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, in an earlier interview with dzMM said the Palace would announce a week-long period of national mourning.Remonde said the details of the official mourning and state funeral will depend on the Aquino family. Remonde said Mrs. Arroyo learned of the former president's death while they were in a convoy from Washington D.C. to Andrews Air Base.

Mrs. Aquino died at 3:18 a.m. August 1 at the age of 76.


s0urce: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/31/09/arroyo-declares-week-long-mourning-cory

Prayer for a Happy Death (2004)

Prayer for a Happy Death (2004)
by Corazon C. Aquino

Almighty God, most merciful Father
You alone know the time
You alone know the hour
You alone know the moment
When I shall breathe my last.


So remind me each day, most loving

Father
To be the best that I can be
To be humble, to be kind,
To be patient, to be true,
To embrace what is good
To reject what is evil
To adore only You.


When that final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve for long
Let them comfort each other
And let them know how much

happiness
They brought into my life.
Let them pray for me
As I will continue to pray for them,
Hoping that they will always pray for

each other.
Let them know that they made possible
Whatever good I offered to our world
And let them realize that our

separation
Is just for a short while
As we prepare for our reunion in

eternity.


Our Father in heaven
You alone are my hope
You alone are my salvation
Thank You for Your unconditional love.

Amen.


s0urce: http://coryaquino.abs-cbnnews.com/

C0RY AQUIN0 dies

MANILA - Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino passed away Saturday morning after battling colon cancer for more than a year. She was 76.

"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m. August 1, 2009 of cardio respiratory arrest. She would have wanted us to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and our country. Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang konting panahon para makasama namin ang aming mahal na ina," a statement from the Aquino family read.

s0urce: http://coryaquino.abs-cbnnews.com/

Oathtaking for the June 6-7 2009 NLE New Nurses (UPDATED JULY 27)

Oathtaking for the June 6-7 2009 NLE New Nurses (UPDATED JULY 27)
Written by Administrator
TO ALL OUR REGIONAL PARTNERS
UNDERTAKING OATHTAKING CEREMONIES
In Accordance with the Provisions of Law Warm greetings from the Board of Nursing.

Last June 6 and 7, 2009 the Board of Nursing again was able to successfully satisfy another NLE event in the National Capital Region ang in various other parts of the country with the administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission.

We are writing to formally inform all our regional partners that -
(1)The Oathtaking schedules are being worked out for implementation:
August 18 and 19, SMX Convention Center will be the Oathtaking Ceremonies in Manila. And the following assignments have so far been made:


Date Specified/Requested
1. Bacolod Hon. Betty F. Merritt
2. Baguio Hon. Betty F. Merritt August 21
3. Bohol Hon. Yolanda C. Arugay
4. CARAGA Hon. Perla G. Po
5. CDO Hon. Amelia B. Rosales
6. CEBU Hon. Betty F. Merritt
7. DAVAO Hon. Leonila A. Faire August 29
8. GEN. SANTOS Hon. Marco Sto Tomas
9. ILOILO Hon. Yolanda C. Arugay
10. ILOCOS Hon. Perla G. Po August 22
11. LEGASPI Hon. Carmencita M. Abaquin August 21
12. LUCENA Hon. Perla G. Po
13. PAGADIAN Hon. Carmencita M. Abaquin
14. PANGASINAN Hon. Carmencita M. Abaquin August 28
15. ROXAS Hon. Leonila A. Faire
16. TACLOBAN Hon. Yolanda C. Arugay
17. TUGUEGARAO Hon. Marco Sto Tomas August 31
18. ZAMBOANGA/Sulu Hon. Amelia B. Rosales August 27

Additional areas may be adopted by the BoN upon request depending on the capability of the combined forces of PNA and ADPCN to organize and lead the Oathtaking Ceremony in the said area. The BoN on deck for such requests are: Hon. Leonila A. Faire, Hon. Amelia B. Rosales, and Hon. Marco Sto Tomas. The Board of Nursing believes this activity brings government particularly PRC and the Board of Nursing closer to our public/constituents.

(2)The BoN strongly recommends that all Regional Oathtaking Ceremonies apply/follow the “Prototype” Oathtaking Program as used in the National Capital Region (NCR) (with minor modifications as applied in the Regions) as provided for in our Oathtaking Souvenir Program.

(3)The names of all successful examinees released in newspapers of national circulation and printed by the Board of Nursing in the National Oathtaking Souvenir Program and together with other relevant and timely issuances/articles these are considered “historic documents”. It is therefore strongly recommended that regional oathtaking partners include in their budget the cost of this souvenir program so that every successful examinee/new nurse may avail of the same,

In view hereof, all regional organizing partners are hereby advised to place your orders directly at least 2-3 weeks prior to scheduled Regional/Satellite Oathtaking Ceremonies for timely delivery through the EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING HOUSE or JADE BOOKSTORE, Manila at Tele-Fax Numbers (02) 288-7278 or (02) 525-0468. The souvenir program cost shall be Php 150.00 each and freight cost shall be borne by the oathtaking host organizer.

(4)For purposes of better synchronicity and organization we advise all our oathtaking partners to keep communications open through:

Ms. Edna Luna, BoN Secretary, PRC Central Office at P. Paredes St., Sampaloc, Manila at Telephone Nos. (02) 735 1534 / 735 4476 / 736 3619 / 736 2250; or The BoN website & BoN e mail access address: www.bonphilippines.org or philnursing7@bonphilippines.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NOTE: The NCR Oathtaking Ceremonies for New Nurses can be viewed nationwide/worldwide/mobile phone by live streaming through our BoN Website.

Thank you so much and let us do this as ONE BODY!

Very truly yours,

HON. AMELIA B. ROSALES, RN, Ph.D.
Member, Board of Nursing
Chair, Oathtaking for the June 6-7 NLE New Nurses

Noted:

HON. CARMENCITA M.ABAQUIN, RN, PhD
Chairman, Board of Nursing

s0urce: http://bonphilippines.org

"S0NA... SANA"

Options for Unemployed Nurses

Philippines: Options for Unemployed Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses in the Philippines has reached its highest peak ever in history. Every year, nursing schools produce thousands of nurses. In November 2008, approximately 88,000 BSN graduates took the licensure exam which is the largest group ever to take the exam in the country’s nursing history. At present, many RNs are jobless due to the surplus in supply. Enrollment in nursing schools is already dropping, hospitals are full, and nurses don’t know where to go.

Here are some tips for those of you looking for work:

1. Join training programs in major hospitals.

Many hospitals are currently running training programs for nurses in a variety of specialties such as Ward Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Maternal & Child Nursing, Dialysis Nursing and Operating Room Nursing. These programs are designed to enhance the skills of professional nurses. They are structured according to accepted standards of nursing and are organized by seasoned and highly experienced nurses in the clinical setting. Choose only hospitals that are known for excellence and are considered training hospitals, so that you won’t waste your time, effort and money.

2. Volunteer for Medical and Surgical Missions.

International and local charitable organizations conduct medical and surgical missions in various parts of the country all year round. These missions are great venues for skill development and enhancement, since most of the missions offer technical and educational sharing to empower the local counterparts that they visit. Nurses who join missions are carefully selected and screened to assure that they are clinically competent in their field, so neophyte nurses will surely learn from them.

3. Apply to as many hospitals as possible.

Competition in the market is tough. Submit your application letter, along with all of your credentials, to every the hospital in your area. Many applications are lined up for interviews as soon as there are vacancies. Be sure to leave a positive impression when you submit your applications to the Director of Nursing or Human Resources. Dress appropriately. Start acting like a professional as early as now.

4. Attend continuing education courses and seminars.

Build your career and resume actively. Nursing organizations and other entities conduct training courses and seminars, and new trends and advances in technology and in science are continuously being discovered. Equip yourself with the basic skills necessary, such as IV Therapy, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Training. These courses are highly essential for nurses to learn so that they can respond to specific emergency situations inside or outside of the hospital. Nurses need to continue to learn – learning does not stop when you graduate from nursing school. We must update our skills with new techniques and apply evidence-based concepts in our work. Prospective employers are impressed with nursing applicants who desire continuing education. You may also want to enrol in graduate school and earn your Master’s Degree in Nursing.

5. Search for jobs abroad through the internet.

Using the internet to search for a job is becoming increasingly popular and opens up the door to many more opportunities. Employers and hospitals abroad use the internet as an instrument to look for healthcare professionals, and some also hire nurses without any working experience. Try your luck - your employer might be just one click away!

The hunt for a good paying nursing job can be difficult, but everyone has a chance if you follow these suggestions and remain proactive in your search. Stay positive, nurses are built to survive!

About the Author: Patrick Simon S. Soria, RN, BSN, MAN (C) is a mentor and active nurse volunteer for the organization Operation Smile International. Patrick’s background is in Medical-Surgical and Maternal-Child Nursing, and he currently resides in the Philippines where he serves as a Senior Staff Nurse at a government hospital. Patrick has a strong passion for helping those in need, and is a great source of inspiration for his fellow Filipino nurses.

s0urce: http://www.nursetogether.com/tabid/108/itemid/945/Options-for-Unemployed-Nurses-in-the-Philippines.aspx

Prayer for Former Philippine President Coraz0n Aquino

Let us c0ntinue t0 pray f0r 0ur f0rmer president C0raz0n Aquin0 and f0r her fast rec0very.

c0ngratz guys!!! u m8d it!

c0ngratulati0ns burst!

ADVISORY TO ALL JUNE 2009 NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION PASSERS

ADVISORY TO ALL JUNE 2009 NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION PASSERS AFTER THE RELEASE OF RESULTS OF THE JUNE 2009 NLE
FOR NEWSPAPER/RADIO/TV/BONWEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The MANILA oathtaking ceremony for the successful examinees in the JUNE 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oaths of Professional, in accordance with Republic Act 9891 and Republic Act 9173 will be held before the Board of Nursing on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18 and 19, 2009 respectively with morning (8:00 AM) and afternoon (1:00 PM) sessions at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
2. Oathtaking tickets are available at the Philippine Nurses’ Association (PNA) at 1663 F.T. Benitez Street, Malate, Manila starting July 29, 2009 - Wednesday.
3. All oathtaking candidates must come in their white gala uniform, nurse’s cap, white duty shoes, without earrings, hair not touching the collar and without corsage.
4. The Board of Nursing (BON) wishes to reiterate that the assignment for oathtaking will be according to pre-determined “schedule of school assignments” which will serve as basis for the schedule of tickets to be issued only by the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) ON WEEKDAYS!
5. For schools without schedule, inductees may buy tickets on a first come first serve basis.
6. Here are the deadlines for buying tickets:
6.1 ONLY VALID TICKETS SHALL BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO SMX (RECEIPTS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED)
7. For orderly conduct THERE SHALL ABSOLUTELY BE NO SELLING OF TICKETS WITHIN THE SMX COMPOUND. Admission tickets are only available at PNA on set schedules.
8. On the day of the oathtaking:
 SMX OPENING TIME shall be at 6:30A.M. FOR the MORNING SESSION
12:30P.M. FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
 SMX ENTRANCE - there shall be 7 ENTRANCES to SMX -
 TOPNOTCHERS AND THEIR PARENTS - USE FRONT/MAIN ENTRANCES
 CHILDREN BELOW 7 YEARS are NOT ALLOWED
 GUESTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE BASEMENT PARKING ENTRANCE
Adequate parking is available right in front of SMX
No reserved seats. First come First serve basis.
Food stalls available at the lobby. Eating not allowed inside the convention hall
9. Regional oathtaking schedules are proresively posted in the BON website: www.bonphilippines.org and regional oathtaking candidates are advised to coordinate with their respective alma mater or the Philippine Nurses Association Chapter in their region for details.
SESSION
Last day /time for PNA to be selling tickets
Aug 18
AM
August 17
5 pm
PM
August 18
12 noon
Aug 19
AM
August 18
5 pm
PM
August 19
12 noon


s0urce: BON website: www.bonphilippines.org

nurse licensure exam result f0r june 2009

June 2009 Nurse Licensure Exam Result

nurse licensure exam result f0r june 2009

Performance of Nursing Schools June 2009 NLE

South Cotabato, Philippines: where I grew up

South Cotabato is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Koronadal City, and it borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and east, and Davao del Sur to the east. To the southeast lies Sarangani Bay.
The people of South Cotabato are multilingual, able to communicate in Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Tagalog and English. The indigenous tribes, in addition, use their own tribal dialects. A situation wherein several people, each speaking solely in his own dialect and are still able to communicate with the others, is not unheard of.

South Cotabato is subdivided into 10 municipalities and 1 component city. General Santos City is a highly-urbanized city that is administered independently from the province.

Cities
* Koronadal City

Municipalities

* Banga
* Lake Sebu
* Norala
* Polomolok
* Santo Niño
* Surallah
* Tampakan
* Tantangan
* T'Boli
* Tupi

freedom

I often wonder what does freedom really mean. Am I totally free in this world? I doubt that, as I am still dependent to somebody for survival. I can go where I want and say what I want most of the time. But is that what freedom means?

Freedom is a gift from God. It is a big responsibility with full of restrictions, full of boundaries, and that’s the reality. It has always been an idea which I choose to believe. For freedom without boundaries equals Chaos.

I can equate freedom to loneliness. Yes, I am free to speak, free to choose and free to do whatever I want, but there have been moments of loneliness along the way.

Therefore, loneliness is the price I have to pay for my freedom.

Registered Nurse

what d0 nurses d0?

"Oh it's too hard to talk about. It's too diffuse, too vague, too indefinable."

my favorite poem

-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.