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

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"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.

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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.