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Published Mar 13, 2007
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mollycoddle26
18 Posts
@ newbornballer, we're in the same boat.
have you already paid the training fee? i haven't paid yet. deadline is on feb4.
newbornballer
82 Posts
@mollycoddle26, I'll be paying tomorrow, January 31.
To Ex-APCN trainees, any tips for our training is highly appreciated, I'm a bit excited as well as nervous at the same time.. Thanks!
valium_RN,RM
61 Posts
I would like to ask those who passed their application at PGH. How long is the processing time? I know someone who works from that institution who happens to be a nurse (managerial position). My mom gave my name already and I was asked to pass my requirements. However, I am hesitant because as I have read from the previous post it take years before you could get hired.
Should I pursue? Is it worth the wait if ever? Do I have to undergo the training? Replies will be much appreciated. Thank you!
@ newbornballer
from https://allnurses.com/philippine-nursing-forum/bst-vs-apcn-503648.html#post4541661
saint_nurse
hi. im from the apcn batch 28 of up-pgh, from february 22 - august 9, 2010.
i don't have any idea regarding the basic skills training from other hospitals (in manila) but i assure you that you will learn from up-pgh (learn medical advancements through research and development, explore different medical cases that were common in pgh but actually rare in other institutions, adapt to different environment with various persons and personalities, refine nursing skills, knowledge and attitude; and neutralize viewpoints on life, happiness, success, pain, suffering and deacth)
actually, these were the reason why i joined the apcn. fortunately, i learned a lot.
try to ask more from others then, decide. :)
good luck and god bless!
how many months is the didactic? are you referring to didactic lectures? on the first day, we only had our orientation regarding hospital protocols and special lectures were given depending on the availability of the chief nurses of the various departments of up-pgh. clinical rotations were done every month on different wards of pgh, from charity to department of pay patient services.
is it true that the last three months you will be assigned to the icu of your choice? yes, but is not limited to icus of up-pgh (central icu, neuro icu, neurosurgery special care unit, micu, sicu) it also includes or complex, cardiac cath lab, hemodiaysis, and the department of emergency medical services.
when i can get dean form? can i get it from dnet's office anytime ? better call dnet regarding that and look for the program coordinator of apcn batch 30 before october this year. the dean's form are limited. during our time, 200 forms were distributed and only 50 of us were accepted. tel no. 524-0703/ 521-8450 loc 3915 i hope this line is still working.
are trainees hands on to the patient doing charting , iv insertion, giving meds etc... yes. i do also had the chance to handle foreign patients: 2 british nationals and one micronesian when i rotated in one of the paywards of up-pgh.
and last they say you need to pass the qualifying exam before you can register ... can you give me some tips on the topics i should review please please .... aim higher than just passing the qualifying exam because they do only accept 40-50 trainees per batch. as far as i can remember, it was a 50 item exam to be answered for 30 mins. just review your fundamentals, pharmacology, msn, mcn, ecg, disaster mgt, and onco nursing.
https://allnurses.com/philippine-nursing-forum/pgh-feedback-212451-page15.html
what is the nurse patient ratio?apcn has three levels; level i, ii, and iii.
level i(novice) is on your first month of stay on pgh, you will be assigned to three - five patients
level ii (advance beginner) second to third month of stay, five to eight patient plus one intubated
level iii (competent) during the last three months, np ratio depends on the special area of choice
what are the special areas of apcn?? or complex, icus, hemodialysis, cardiac cath lab, and the department of emergency medical services
margareth09
23 Posts
Hi! anyone know what are the requirements for volunteer? I heard that PGH are entertaining volunteer nurses.. tnx.
Thanks molly :)
bibolen
36 Posts
hi guys im scheduled for an exam this coming february 21. any tips?
ennaoj26
58 Posts
You can inquire at the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod inside PGH. They offer emergency room volunteer program but they are not in any way related to PGH's nursing service department.
@ margareth09
that's the emergency room volunteer program (evrp) under up pahinungod. i have a college friend who volunteers there. for level1 volunteers...completion:100 hours within 3 months.
@ mollycoddle26
do you know what are the requirements? thank you.
maria RN
1 Post
i need your help guys, im scheduled for an exam dis feb. 11 for staff nurse? any tips? what are topics included? is it multiple choice? im really nervous. i really want to pass this exam.. please help me. thanks a lot... reply is much appreciated