gemini_star BSN, RN

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    hours of Student Hosp duty in Philippines ?

    There are still 2 year BSN programs in the country. And it is very expensive. It is like paying for the 4-year program. Some of these school are offering 2 years and 3 years the most. Although they...
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    hours of Student Hosp duty in Philippines ?

    Is this Php 400,000 you invested is for the entire 4 schooling years or in fast track program? Well basing on my own school expenses, it would be close to or more than half a million pesos in total...
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    Need Help (School Nursing)

    Im sorry to tell you this but you as a graduate of BSN, it is sad to know that you don't know some of the facilities found in a school clinic. Did you not learn that in school or even notice the...
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    Need Help (School Nursing)

    Well based on my previous schools, when they do the physical exam I remembered some of the instruments like: BP apparatus, stethoscope, Snellen chart, eye cover, weighing scale, height chart,...
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    where did u buy saunders 4th edition??

    When did you buy it? I went to C & E last week and it was out of stock. They will just text you if had signed in the reservation
  6. That is very honest of you to post that. I hope others will also realize that nursing is not an easy ticket to land in the US. It's sad that many are still pursuing nursing taking that route. Don't...
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    Schools for 2nd coursers - BS Nursing

    For various reasons, I am not updating the information in the list of schools. I would gladly discourage those who are planning in enrolling to a nursing school this June due to the fact that there...
  8. That news serves as a reminder for those staying and working in Middle East and for those who are aspiring to work there. Saudi is very conservative and strict with their own rules. Once you are...
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    June 2008 Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam

    You can check out the website of PRC for more info on that. I am sure you'll find one. Self review or reviewing in review center is just the same. What matters is the determination, focus, and quality...
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    Hiring nurses in Philippines

    Is this the training in PGH ER? I thought they offering free since they are a government hospital. Did you pass their exam
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    poor man's dignity

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  12. Consider the exams of other professions they are offering in a year. The PRC also need to prioritize them. More than 2 exams in a year is not ideal with the vast number of nursing students taking the...
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    need some support please!!

    You are not alone. There are numerous RNs experiencing unemployment and the anxiety of waiting. More and more posters here have the same concerns as you
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    Nursing school in manila

    Your welcome! Continue researching. Hope you'll make the right
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    Board Exam Coverage for 2008?

    Let me add that Ms. Arugay's forte is nursing
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    Nursing school in manila

    I will be one of the people who will dissuade you from taking BSN here in PI. Suzanne is right, they will be adding more clinical hours than the usual which makes it 5 years in total. Plus, some...
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    Which is harder Phil NLE or NCLEX-RN?

    This question is a favorite of one of the BON members. They say that this appears every NLE and the point they are making out is to apply the ethical principle of veracity. Funny that you still...
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    How to become a nurse in Singapore?

    Very well said. There is nothing wrong with working as a maid. But with a college degree, hundred thousands of pesos spent, four years of studying, and numerous nursing skills mastered... would you...
  19. Please update us with your status/development when you are there. Good luck on your exam and on the change of environment. Like what Suzanne has warned, pass the CRNE on the first take.
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    PRC Case Form

    It is better to get the format from your school clinical coordinator in order to have the right format and proper documentation of your school information. Your CI will gladly help you on these. You...
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    Registered PN in Canada

    Please do share this information in this website to your classmates. They should be enlightened about this and not fooled by the LPN programs in the Philippines. Spread the
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    5 Year BSN Program vs. 4 year

    They are going to implement this 5 year curriculum next year or maybe this incoming school year as just announced by our school. They will add more clinical hours from 2,1++ to 2,7++ hours. Plus the...
  23. I only have 3 weeks left to comply with the PRC requirements which is due on April 18. Anyone who is still in the process? I hope I can make it as I am determined to take it this June. Are there any...
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    Are you rushing to take the June NLE?

    6 am to 12 pm... that's 6 hours long! wow! Thank you for all your
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    Are you rushing to take the June NLE?

    Thanks Lenjoy for the reply. I am still in the middle of completing the data of my cases. I am really hoping that I can register before the deadline. I am really busy with the upcoming graduation and...