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1. St. Luke's, Capitol Med, PHC, Medical City

   mimeo replied to robert0's topic in Philippines

   Most private hospitals in Manila have IV pumps but use is mostly restricted to special cases, say to clients that receive a drug that has a narrow margin of safety.

2. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

   mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

   You have to wear your white uniform which you used to wear for classes and white socks/stockings with white shoes. Come well-groomed and well-behaved. As for training, its comprised of didactic lectures and skills lab training. I can't disclose the c...

3. What to wear during initial interview at SLMC-GC

   mimeo replied to starbob's topic in International

   Wear cool colored tones like light greens. Come in a collared, long-sleeved shirt and slacks with close-toed shoes. I personally think the 3/4's sleeved blouse is the shortest sleeve that a woman should wear. The short shoulder type ones with ruffles...

4. St. Luke's, Capitol Med, PHC, Medical City

   mimeo replied to robert0's topic in Philippines

   Only the HR personnel can give you a definite answer for whether having these tests are an advantage but given that they are looking to retain the nurses they will train - I doubt they would be. Placing these in your resume may work against you. I d...

5. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

   mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

   Hello, they are still hiring as far as I know. You can call St. Luke's to verify :) Their number should be listed in the yellow pages or on their website.

6. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

   mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

   When you say probationary status --- do you mean that they were not immediately accepted for training after their technical interview? :) I'm a little confused with the terms because probationary is also the term used for the status the nurse shall b...

7. St. Luke's, Capitol Med, PHC, Medical City

   mimeo replied to robert0's topic in Philippines

   Hi wenggay - are you applying for Quezon City branch or the Global City branch? Global city processes all applicants at the Cathedral Heights Building - 16th floor. You may have passed in your resume for QC instead.

8. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

   mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

   Hello all :) It isn't true that they've stopped hiring. The process of application and screening has just changed for nurses. The wait will probably take longer too [3-4 weeks] as the HR is screening hundreds of RNs every week. For other professions ...

9. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

   mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

   I'm not too sure about the temporary halt in hiring of St. Luke's Global City but I can clarify that with them and post their reply here as soon as I know. As for the necessary requirements - I think what they asked you guys to pass are all that's n...

10. DOH urged to shut down hospitals found exploiting nurses

    mimeo replied to spongebob6286's topic in International

    This bit of news is long overdue. Perhaps this can jolt the minds of potential nursing applicants and burst their bubbles so that they can see the reality of nursing practice in the Philippines. My own personal bubble was burst a few months shy of gr...

11. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

    mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

    Hi NURSERUBY1206 - I doubt whether the guard has an actual say in whether a nurse is hired or not - but I'm pretty sure they take notes. :) As for the temporary halt - it may be for quality assurance of the training programs like you said. :) Thanks...

12. Jobs that you can create on your own

    mimeo replied to suzanne4's topic in International

    There are many NGOs that provide avenues for participating in medical missions :) Just be careful about which ones you join. There may be some in your locality that are comprised of private practitioners or there may be larger more organized ones suc...

13. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

    mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

    Hi - please bring your resume, photocopy of TOR, board certification of passing and a 1x1 picture to the Cathedral Heights Building - 16th floor room 1605. That's across the Main Hospital at SLMC - QC. The attending guard will give you an application...

14. anyone here applied for SLMC-GC???

    mimeo replied to Raine14's topic in Philippines

    I'm not sure if St. Luke's QC is hiring...but for Global City - bring a photocopy of your TOR, PRC license/board rating/certificate, resume and a 1x1 ID picture [white background]. Also, the trainees that enter the probationary period will be kept a...

15. Jobs that you can create on your own

    mimeo replied to suzanne4's topic in International

    I am a new RN and I just had my oathtaking ceremony on the 20th. Our keynote speaker was a professor who began to speak about her hopes for the future of Filipino nurses and this thread is connected to what she said :). She encouraged us to explore o...