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sorry but systems here in PHIL are "Very" much diff. in other countries. If you have trainings and seminars, a better chance you have getting a slot in hospitals. Knowing someone in a position (doctor,admin,owner) of a hospitals is also a factor. I don't see anything wrong with trying to improve someone's skill and knowledge. By the way, it is also called "continouing education."

I received my elig too! Planning to take it on AUgust!!!! God bless Us Guys...I purchased bulk of Cds' and Dvd's for my review(thousands of practice questions & live lectures w/mp3) and Saunders too!

Sad but that's how "SOME" hospital in the PHILIPPINES goes. To get hired in a hospital, it's either you have a good board rating and trainings/seminars or "KNOW" someone (commonly known as "Backers"). BEsides, IV insertion, is taught theoretically, but most students weren't able to execute it to a live patient/person. I was able to do it since my CLinical instructor and my RLE group decide to do it secretly (not allowed by our school),though. We chose partners to practice on. Did great!1st time one shot! I "may" agree that it would be a waste if you have no plan to use it in the future. But if your purpose is to experience how actually it feels when doing it and find out it isn't that hard (since first times are always scary). SO by the time you are in a "REAL" hospital situation you'd be more confident in executing it since it's not the first time and you have an idea how to do it. ___________________________ "MY TEACHER BEFORE SAID "BEFORE I DIE, I WANT TO PLANT A TREE, WRITE a BOOK and TEACH others":bow:

SOme hospitals, like big and "reputable" hospitals "require" IVT training certificate before they accept an application for staff nurse. Some may not "require it" but once they see you had an IVT training, they consider you for a position or even "think of" might considering you. Since hospital replies took some time regarding applicant's application status,while waiting to get a job some fellow nurses choose to attend trainings rather than just stay at home doing nothing.

exactly!it's not yet their time..That's what i felt before that's why didn't apply,"it's not yet my time to apply and work",not yet ready.. So I did what my parents want to, to take NCLEX first..so it'll be in August..After that hopefully i get hired as a staff nurse!! Anyway, I'm not picky when in comes to choosing which hospitals to apply for.. I'm very aware of the tough competion in getting a spot in hospitals now a days.. OK. they not unlucky!It's not their time yet (stand corrected) LOL!

the reason of the sudden change may be found in this link. it may not be directly stated but since they're unholy action was busted they decide to change it so the dirt won't be shared to the new one. i reviewed in slrc before that's why i recommend it "before" since i found their review light and easy. but since they've done an illegal act i won't be pro slrc or be it cbrc. the consequences of what they did affected our reputations as filipinos and our pt's. it shouldn't be patronize anymore. i thought it was slrc baguio branch that has been raid. i was really shocked when i found out it was manila branch - carl balita's review center. even if they change the name. it desn't change a thing, it was them who was raided by the police this is my stand on this issue. _______________________________ "what the mind can conceive the body can achieve" :dancgrp:

it's good to hear that there is still a hospital who do trainings for the "money"... i believe most hospitals lack staff nurses. based on the survey i heard in the news nurses is second to the most vacant job in the philippines,but they didn't include that there are lots of nursing grads and it's the hospital's choice not to hire many nurses. because they'll have to pay more if they do that. so they let their staff nurses suffer the consequences by giving them 5-8 is to 1 ratio (for some hospitals noy all; just an example) or let the work 12hrs. those who are lucky enough to be employed by tertiary and 200+ bed capacity hospitals, i envy. though i've no plans to work yet, but most i know who tried to apply didnt get a shot. they not lucky enough! ^_^ _______________________________ "i am a nurse that's why :tbsk: i care"

ust offers ivt every month,said by the nurse i talked to once i called them. for the completion, you have to pay p250/day until you complete the cases. i think 1-2days is enough! but it'll be in other hospital not in ust hospital. anyway, they can arrange the completion for you. try to google their website and you'll find their contact numbers.:hrnsmlys: __________________________________________ "patience is a virtue"

Hi Ms.Lenjoy! So u attended CETN,am i right? So what happened then?were you able to get a position as a staff nurse? I just wanna know how hard is it to get absorbed by hospitals even if you had your training with them. 'coz some i know had trianings but unfortunate to have a spot as a staff nurse..

Whaaat??!!Imagine how much more when the bulk of new batch of june2008 passers join us in this "competition",it's really gonna be tougher!!And a lot more nurses will be produce every june and nov/dec!haayii!

Philippine Heart Center Offers ACLS..I'm not sure with the price, i think it's P2k+,Philippine Nurses Association offers ACLS too. Just check you BLS cert if still valid 'coz what i know is it should be renewed every year.Philippine Nat'l RED cross offers BLS for only P1100.

You might wanna try Paranaque Doctors Hospital. Some of my batch mates are currently working there. They Conduct free training w/ allowance of P150/day. Then after few months and observation on your performance you're status will be upgraded as well as the salary. So far this is the hospital I know in metro manila that is hiring and have to pay nothing for trainings etc. While jobless and waiting for call from hospitals, i suggest attending seminars and trainings offered by PHC,PGH,PNA,Nat'l kidney,MCM etc..

Try to contact Philippine General Hospital ,UP manila, and Phil. Nurses Association.

Exactly! being volunterr might not help you financially but it'll help you develop your skills. It's better than be like those I know who have no hospital exposure and struggle to have one and never given a chance even as volunteers. Try to look for hospitals that accept staff nurses with pay. You will find nothing. If you might then you are TRUe blessed person! Even I've know who graduated on a "reputable" (as what they call it) nursing schools are jobless. Yes, they tried applying in hospitals in Manila but most are freeze hiring,some accepts volunteers -but that's before- now most don't accept even volunteers, some offers training where you have to pay them to work there for 4-6 mos like makati med,PGH,Nat'l kidney. Paranaque Doctors Hospital train nurses and gives allowance as well. You might try applying there. Again, you have to set a long term career goal. If the hospital wherein you work with no pay have vacancy, you might fill it. I believe they'll consider you since you serve them for free before. This is what Filipinos are known for " matiyaga at matiisin." So be PROUD.

So far St. Ignatius is the most expensive school I've seen. It's really expensive and it does not give you Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree unlike other schools in the Philippines which is not as expensive as their program. By the way what is this for?why are you looking for an expensive nursing school? For your Research? Try FEU,CEU,Manila Doctors College, and Fatima - they also have high passing rates and produces top notchers. Also look for DLSU in Dasmariñas cavite.

As a member a the health care team and under this overall reputation,as filipino nurses we should start on ourselves first. AS what the "CANester Scandal" made public think bad about filipino nurses. If you've watched it,it's very unprofessional for them (nurses,doctors,student nurses) to do that. Taking picture without patient's concern is illegal and to laugh with the patient and celebrate as if it's new year when the canester was removed is unhumane. It clearly violated the patient's right. So these people should be punished to serve as a lesson and serve as threat to those who plan to follow their foot steps.

St. Ignatius Health and Science COllege located in west ave.,qc. They offer NURSING CARE PROVIDER (Associate of Science Degree in Nursing) 1st trimester Php73k ;2nd trimester Php67k ;3rd trimester Php128+k; 4th trimester Php137+K; 5th trimester Php70k. The SIXTH TRIMESTER for the Nursing Care Provider program will be at Fresno City College in California (The tuition is about US$6,000, excluding living expenses) This is a US based curriculum as what the school claim and try search their website it's all included there.

Firsr of all I salute you for giving services for free!!! If I were you I would stick with this job. Even though you don't earn money from them, you'll still be able to earn something -EXPERIENCE. Which might not not be helpful,financially, as of now but in the future, i believe it'll be. I'll say you're Lucky and Blessed to be under a tertiary hospital. Now a days new RN's are having difficult time finding a hospital where they could be trained or serve as a volunteer who are also very much willing even without pay. What they are after is the experience,anyway. If you also plan to work abroad you may also use that as experience. Some may say it may not be counted as one but you may explain to the employer the reason why you settle fo that hospital even without pay and that you do what a hired nurse do. But if you have kids, this is really a thing to consider. I mean money matters in that case. So it's still up to you and your long-term career goal.

i attended "carl balita review center (clrc)" near prc..it was "st. luis review center (slrc) before,for some reason it was changed. the prof's/reviewers are great! all of them are not just knowledgable but also credible. some are from ust, one from fabella hosp,etc.ect. each has specialty in the matter they'll teach. what is nice about cbrc is that they'll not only feed you with knowledge, teach you test taking strategies, the most important thing they gave me was the " confidence " in answering the exam! which is very important. of course, taking any time of exam will make a person nervous( i remember when i took written exam for my drivers license!lol). keep in mind "little nervouness" is healthy, but no or full of nervousness is "poison". don't be too hard on the review process. chew it like a bubble gum and absorb the all sweetness! then when the day of the exam comes ("the big day" as we call it before) all is up to god. remember do your part which is to review and god will do the rest. best of luck! god bless you i must say! _________________________________ "with god everything is possible.":saint:

You mean nurses in St. Bernard Hospital are all insane??!!!! What if all nurses thinks like this and if no one will work there,who will work there?No one??!! The people there are already suffering from the high crime rate and takes a lot of risk in choosing to live there,maybe they don't have a choice or money matter. Imagine what will happen if let's say there's an incident wherein there's a big number of local casualties but NO nurses??

According to Philippine Nurses Association These are the BENEFITS.......>>>>> 1. Obtain professional advice or assistance in matters related to nursing and conditions affecting the practice of the profession; 2. Attend meetings, accredited CPE seminars workshops, conferences, and other educational activities sponsored by PNA. 3. Avail copies of the Philippine Journal of Nursing; 4. The beneficiary/beneficiaries receive death benefits through the Mutual Aid Program; 5. Receive legal and moral assistance in administrative and labor cases whenever possible; 6. Be recommended (If qualified) for local and international scholarship, nursing award or travel grants; 7. Access to Education and Training Center (ETC), auditorium, library and dormitory facilities; 8. Receive Professional guidance for work overseas.

Also,members get P50 discount in seminars.... :)

One benefit i know is that when you are a member you'll be able to filll up a form that ask what organization you are in. Can't think of other benefit it has.

i'm happy for you!!i hope you'll have continous blessings to follow!! it's really nice to hear from a co-filipino! i'm hoping for your success! by the way,i'm familiar with the name ................! read her name mentioned in forums from other site. i'm aware that she recruits nurses from phil. to st. bernard hospital in chicago. so how's the application of those who applied? is it allowed for you to post her website here? if not pls pm me so that i could check myself what's in her agency. post edited to remove name of recruiter suzanne4

though there is a "stereotype" on reasons why filipinos take up nursing -which is to work abroad some still prefer to stay in the philippines. but before judging those who went outside the country we must put our selves on that persons slipper. there are lot's of issues why filipino nurses want to go out of the p.i.. is it just only because of the "higher income" they'll have being in other countries?? as nurses we are taught to do assessment first,that could be applied in this situation. ask them where are their parents at?most would answer the country where they plan to go. therefore, besides from intentions of having higher income, there is much deeper reason why. it's because he/she wants to be with his parents or relative or loved ones. though this my not be the topic i just take the opportunity to express my thoughts regarding that matter. anyway, my own opinion on how can nursing/health care system in the philippines become better**** there are a lot of nursing school in the country that offers nursing course and lots of filipino are taking up nursing course believing they could go to other countries in just a snap!:nono: because of that,some doesn't take their studies seriously. phil. nle passing result shows proof on this. thinking nursing not just a passport but as a visa to go to us and other countries. this is what to be change! the government especially the secretary of education should be more keen in approving colleges and universities with nursing course. if possible, they should limit number of nursing students allowed to study in a particular school. you know why? i'm a batch 2007 graduate and most of my batch mates are unemployed. why again? most hospitals are freeze hiring. then why not give your service for free? believe it or not i tried asking some if they want volunteers and they know i'm a registered nurse,their answer was no!!!why??!! i don't know!!!they are very unhesitant to deny an unconditional offer without even asking for my credentials etc.etc..applying as volunteer is even harder than applying for a job??!!i can't believe it! nursing wage is really low. but there are lots of different cases in hospitals in the philippines. if the main purpose is to master nursing skills, philippines is the place. most of patients here are very cooperative. the salary of nurses,therefore,should be increased. giving nurses very low income is very unfair!!! compare this profession to other field,why can a call center agent get a p13k as starting when they use their voice in working?a computer programmer p20k when using their finger tips in working? and a nurse p150-200/day p4k/mo starting when we use almost all our senses in not just working but giving service. we even have to pass a licensure exam be executing this profession. it's not just unfair but unhumane!!! (wages of other profession may be more or less-sited just an example) ____________________________________ "if you can't do everything that's not a reason for you to do nothing"