Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. (PNA)

89th Foundation Anniversary
54th Nurses’ Week Celebration
2011 National Annual Convention

Theme: “Filipino Nurses Driving Access, Quality and Health”

Venue: Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City
Date: October 23 – 27, 2011

Registration Fees:

• Php 4,500 (before May 31, 2011)
• Php 5,000 (June 1 – September 30, 2011)
• Php 6,000 (October 1 – 24, 2011)
• Php 2,500 Daily Registration (subject to seats availability, inclusive of food and Certificate of Attendance for that specific date but without Kit)

How to Register:

1. Fill-out the registration form: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=148297748574549&set=o.181576888540338&type=1&ref=nf

2. Deposit your registration fee to
Account Name: Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.
Current Account Number: 00-202-831761-4
Name of Bank: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK Paco Branch, Manila

3. Send your deposit slip and filled-out registration form to the PNA National Office via facsimile no. (02) 525-1596 or to the Convention Secretariat:
Mobile Numbers: 0917-3205734; 0922-8447815
Email Address: PNA.NATCON@gmail.com; rl_fermo@hotmail.com; PNACEBU@ymail.com;
Cebu City Address: Room 312 Doña Luisa Building Fuente Osmeña, 6000
Telefax no.: (032) 254-7454; Mobile No.: 0922-8479479

Or you may also register personally at the:

PNA National Office
1663 F.T. Benitez Street, Malate, Manila
Tel. Nos. 400-4430, 521-0937, 536-1888
Telefax no. 525-1596
E-mail address: philippinenursesassociation@yahoo.com.ph

Sources: http://www.pna-ph.org; http://www.facebook.com/pages/PNA-National-Convention-2011-CEBU/121503994587258

WHO: Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)

WHAT: Seminar on Building and Managing Your Career in Nursing

WHEN (date STARTS): 05/13/2011

WHEN (date ENDS): 05/13/2011

TIME STARTS: 08:00 AM

TIME ENDS: 12:00 PM

WHERE: PNA NATIONAL OFFICE, Auditorium (1663 F.T. BENITEZ ST. MALATE, MANILA)

REGISTRATION FEE: 400php for PNA Members; 500php for Non-PNA Members

MORE INFORMATION:
*** Note: PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED***

OBJECTIVES:
1. Explore possibilities of career options in nursing
2. Gain information on career path and requirement to pursue pathway in education, clinical and managerial/administration ladder.
3. Develop sense of awareness on professional improvement strategies.
4. Discuss the importance of support networks and mentoring.
5. Make informed decisions in personal career development.

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Nicole

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5210937; 4004430 loc. 1006

WHO: Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) in partnership with SMART Communication, Inc.

WHAT: NURSE-ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Opportunities and Challenges (Seminar)

WHEN (date STARTS): 05/19/2011

WHEN (date ENDS): 05/19/2011

TIME STARTS: 08:00 AM

TIME ENDS: 05:00 PM

WHERE: PNA Auditorium, PNA National Office, 1663 F.T Benitez Street, Malate,
Manila

REGISTRATION FEE: FREE for PNA members; Php 400 for non-members

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Nicole

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5210937; 4004430 loc. 1006

MORE INFORMATION:
-Bring your updated PNA I.D.
-Register Online at: http://bit.ly/RNtrepreneur2
-First Come, First Serve Basis, Limited Slots Available.

The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) and Professional Regulation Commission-Board of Nursing (PRC-BON)

Steps on how to get tickets for the March 14 and 15, 2011 mass oath-taking ceremony at the SMX Convention Center and REMINDERS for oath-takers.

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. (PNA)
Committee on Continuing Education

INITIAL CPE OFFERINGS March – May 2011

For further inquiries and confirmation, contact Mr. Nicole at:
400-4430; 521-0937 loc. 1006.

VENUE:
PNA Auditorium
Philippine Nurses Association
1663 F.T Benitez St., Malate, Manila

NOTE:
- First come-first served basis
- Limited slots only
- Scheduled seminars are subject for cancellation without prior notice

The PRC-Board of Nursing (BON) Regional oath-taking schedule for the December 2010 Nursing Board Exam successful examinees:

AREA: BAGUIO CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 18, 8:30 a.m.
VENUE: CAP-JOHN TRADE & CULTURAL CENTER, BAGUO CITY
REGISTRATION DATE: FEB. 25 ONWARDS at PNA Baguio Regional Office
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. CARMENCITA M. ABAQUIN
(see http://www.prcbaguio.blogspot.com for more details).

AREA: LAOAG (VIGAN)
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 17
REGISTRATION DATE: MARCH 12 at University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. BETTY F. MERRITT
(see http://www.prcbaguio.blogspot.comfor more details).

AREA: SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 18
REGISTRATION DATE: MARCH 5 at Lorma Colleges Gym, San Fernando City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. BETTY F. MERRITT
(see http://www.prcbaguio.blogspot.com for more details).

AREA: PANGASINAN (DAGUPAN)
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 23
REGISTRATION DATE: FEB. 25 at PMS Bldg, PNA Office, AB Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. PERLA G. PO
(see http://www.prcbaguio.blogspot.com for more details).

AREA: LUCENA CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 25
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. CARMENCITA M. ABAQUIN

AREA: CEBU CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 28, AM and PM Sessions
VENUE: CEBU GRAND CONVENTION CENTER
REGISTRATION: Starts on Monday, March 7 (Office hours only) at the PRC Regional Office, Guadalupe, Cebu City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. LEONILA A. FAIRE
For more information and queries please contact the PNA Regional Office at (032) 238-7129.

AREA: NEGROS ORIENTAL
OATHTAKING DATE: APRIL 4, 3:00 p.m.
VENUE: NEGROS ORIENTAL CONVENTION CENTER, DUMAGUETE CITY
REGISTRATION: Go to SPUD GYM on Tuesday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m.
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. AMELIA B. ROSALES
For more information and queries please contact the PNA Regional Office at (032) 238-7129.

AREA: BOHOL
OATHTAKING DATE: APRIL 9
VENUE: ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. AMELIA B. ROSALES
For more information and queries please contact the PNA Regional Office at (032) 238-7129.

AREA: DAVAO CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 23
REGISTRATION DATE: Feb 25, 2011 at the PNA Davao office, located at G/F.17-A KIDAR building, General Luna Street, Davao City, Tel.no. 244-0244 Look for Ms.Vangie Montejo (Secretariat)
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. MARCO ANTONIO C. STO. TOMAS

AREA: ILOILO CITY
OATHTAKING DATE MARCH 18
VENUE: ILOILO GRAND HOTEL
REGISTRATION DATE: FEB. 28 to MAR. 14, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West Visayas State University, Medical Center, Old OPD Building
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. PERLA G. PO

AREA: ROXAS CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: APRIL 5
VENUE: ROXAS CITY GYM
FOR REGISTRATION and other information: see Pres. Nena Arches at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital
FOR SUCCESSFUL EXAMINESS FROM KALIBO, AKLAN: please go to Roxas City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. MARCO ANTONIO C. STO. TOMAS

AREA: BACOLOD CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 22, 9:00 a.m.
VENUE: COLEGIO DE SAN AGUSTIN GYM
REGISTRATION at the PNA office, Lacson Street, Bacolod City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. AMELIA B. ROSALES

AREA: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 21
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. LEONILA A. FAIRE

AREA: ZAMBOANGA CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 21
VENUE: ASTORIA REGENCY
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. CARMENCITA M. ABAQUIN

AREA: PAGADIAN CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 19
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. YOLANDA C. ARUGAY

AREA: TACLOBAN CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 21, 1:00 p.m.
VENUE: TACLOBAN CONVENTION CENTER
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. MARCO ANTONIO C. STO. TOMAS
Contact Person: Ms. Elnora Argota – Governor, PNA Region XI c/o Bethany Hospital

AREA: TUGUEGARAO
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 23, 9:00 a.m.
VENUE: CCT GYMNASIUM, Tuguegarao City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. BETTY F. MERRITT

AREA: LEGAZPI CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 29, 1:00 p.m.
VENUE: IBALONG CENTER FOR RECREATION (ICR), Bitano, Legazpi City
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. YOLANDA C. ARUGAY
REGISTRATION DATE: FEB. 28 TO MARCH 25
VENUE FOR REGISTRATION:
1. PRC Regional Office, Rawis, Legazpi City – Look for Mr. Ralin Nanoz
2. BU College of Nursing, Legazpi City – Look for Ms. Lil Nanoz
3. Aquinas University CN, Rawis, Legazpi City – Look for Dr. Shane del Rosario
4. Ateneo de Naga University CN, Naga City – Look for Dean Ma. Clara Ll. Rubino
5. University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City – Look for Dean Carmelita Bailon
6. La Consolacion College, Daet, Camarines Norte – Look for Dean Cyril Romero

AREA: CARAGA
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 29
VENUE: BALANGHAI HOTEL, DOUNGAN, BUTUAN CITY
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. PERLA G. PO

AREA: GENERAL SANTOS CITY
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 17, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 nn
VENUE: PHELA GRANDE CONVENTION CENTER, NATIONAL HIGHWAY, GENERAL SANTOS CITY
REGISTRATION starts on Feb. 22 until Mar. 15, 2011 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm) at the PNA Gen. Santos City Chapter Office, 2/F Demontao Bldg., Santiago Blvd., General Santos City
STRICTLY NO REGISTRATION ON SITE
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. YOLANDA C. ARUGAY

AREA: CABANATUAN
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 25, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
VENUE: NUEVA ECIJA COLLEGES GYMNASIUM
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. LEONILA A. FAIRE

AREA: PALAWAN
OATHTAKING DATE: MARCH 18
OFFICIATING OFFICER: HON. LEONILA A. FAIRE

Source: PNA

“Woohoo! RN na ako! Ano na?” — an unofficial, supposed step-by-step instructions and a “follow-at-your-own-risk” guide for new RNs who don’t know what to do after passing the NLE (December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Successful Examinees edition).

To reiterate, this is UNOFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL. The PRC, PNA, BON, CHED, DepEd, DOLE, DOH, DFA, CIA, FBI or any other government agency has nothing to do with this. Everything that you will read below is purely based on past experiences of fellow RNs. Including me.

Tandaan: Huwag sundin kung ayaw mo. Huwag basahin kung ayaw mo. In fact, close mo na ang browser. Seryoso. Huwag mo ng basahin. Still there? Ok sige, walang sisihan, wala akong kasalanan. Rakenrol. Ito na:

Step 1. Intay ng result after 42 working days. “Yaay pasado ako!!!”

Step 2. Hindi ka makapaniwala. Tignan ang pangalan sa diyaryo, or sa internet ng paulit-ulit.

Step 3. Celebration. “Yaay talagang pasado ako!!!” Tugs, tugs, tugs. So magpapa-katay na ng baboy, baka, manok, kalabaw or aso. Gagawan ka na ng banner, malaking tarpaulin o di kaya makeshift na signboard sa tapat ng bahay niyo na nakalagay, “Congratulations (insert your name here)!!! You make us proud. We love you!!!”

Step 4. Mamili kung saan gustong umattend ng mass oath-taking ceremony

• Para sa mga GUSTO umattend ng mass oath-taking ceremony sa SMX Mall of Asia: mag log-in sa http://www.nurseoathtaking.net para makakuha ng PRIORITY NUMBER/SLIP para sa oath-taking ticket na bibilhin sa PNA.

Sabi ng PRC at PNA, kung wala kang PRIORITY SLIP, walang OATH-TAKING tickets (Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph/articles.asp?sid=4&aid=4017). Parang NO ID, NO ENTRY lang ‘yan kaya huwag ng makulit at kumuha na lang ng PRIORITY SLIP, okay?

• Para sa mga HINDI a-attend ng oath-taking ceremony sa SMX Mall of Asia (provincial): intay na lang kayo sa announcement ng PRC kung kailan at saan ang oath-taking ceremony niyo.

• Para sa mga AYAW umattend ng mass oath-taking ceremony NA MAY BAYAD: pwede mag oath-taking sa PRC sa mismong araw ng initial registration (see Step 7 below). WALANG  BAYAD! Kasama na sa initial registration fee ang pag-take ng oath sa PRC.

• Para sa mga gustong umattend ng mass oath-taking ceremony sa SMX Mall of Asia pero hindi naman sa Maynila nag-exam at para sa mga nag-exam sa Maynila pero ayaw naman sa SMX Mall of Asia umattend ng mass oath-taking ceremony: WALANG KASO kahit saan ka pa umattend.

• Para sa mga pinag-iisipan pa kung importante ba na mag-take ng OATH ang isang Propesyunal Nars: basahin ang REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9173 “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002″ Sec. 16: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/ra-9173-philippine-nursing-act-of-2002/

Step 5. Bumili ng ticket para sa oath-taking ceremony

- Para sa mga gusto umattend ng oath-taking ceremony sa SMX Mall of Asia: pumunta sa Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) sa araw na nakasaad sa PRIORITY SLIP para bumili ng tickets (i-click ang link para sa DIRECTIONS at MAPA papuntang PNA: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/2011/02/07/oath-taking-schedule-for-december-2010-nursing-board-exam-successful-examinees-metro-manila/).

Dalhin ang mga sumusunod sa araw na bibili na ng ticket sa PNA:

• Printout ng PRIORITY NUMBER na nakuha sa http://www.nurseoathtaking.net
• kahit na anong valid ID (school, passport, visa, village, SSS, Driver’s, alumni, BIR, company, government — basta ID)
• NOA Form (Notice of Admission Form). Ito yung papel na may kulay na pina-papirmahan mo sa proctor nung board exam (i-click ang link para makakita ng NOA Form kung sakaling nakalimutan mo na kung ano ang itsura nito: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/professional-regulation-commission-prc/notice-of-admission-noa-form/).
• Kung walang NOA Form, pwede ang mga diyaryo na may board exam result (ipakita ang sequence number) o di kaya ang –
• Print-out ng rating mo sa OVR (Online Verification Rating) ng PRC (i-click ang link para tignan ang rating online sa PRC website: http://www.prc.gov.ph/_ratingverification_menu.asp).

Kung ayaw mo pumunta sa PNA para bumili ng ticket, pwede ka magpadala ng representative na may valid ID. Bigyan mo siya ng authorization letter at ipadala sa kanya ang mga requirements sa taas.

Basahin dito kung MAGKANO ang OATH-TAKING TICKETS, schedule ng SCHOOLS at kung ilan ang pwedeng guests: PRC-BON Schedule of Schools for the March 14 and 15, 2011 Oath-taking Ceremony (SMX)

Pwede kahit sino ang guest mo. Pwede si Nanay, Tatay, Kuya, Ate, Tito, Tita, Lolo, Lola, Bestfriend, Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Ka-On, Ka-MU, Ka-Fling, Booty Call, It’s Complicated, Fiance, Kapitbahay, In-Laws or kahit si Yaya kung wala ka talagang makuha na kukuha ng picture mo.

- Para sa mga hindi a-attend ng oath-taking ceremony sa SMX Mall of Asia (provincial): intay na lang kayo sa announcement ng PRC kung saan kayo bibili ng ticket para sa oath-taking ceremony sa area niyo.

Step 6. Attend na ng oath-taking ceremony. Hanap ng friends, ayos ng make-up, paputiin lalo ang white duty shoes, picture picture, oath-oath. Nightingale Pledge. Clap clap. Picture picture ulit. Kainan na. More pictures. Uwi sa bahay. Upload sa FB ang sankatutak na pictures. Tandaan, walang ipapasa na oath form sa araw na ito. As in wala. Ticket lang ang dadalhin mo. Tsaka ang iyong napiling guest. (i-click ang link para malaman kung ano ang dapat mong suotin sa araw ng mass oath-taking ceremony: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/2011/02/07/oath-taking-schedule-for-december-2010-nursing-board-exam-successful-examinees-metro-manila/).

Step 7. Initial Registration na sa PRC. Intayin ang initial registration schedule na i-a-announce. Alphabetically-arranged ang pag-dagsa sa PRC or kung saan mang venue (see schedule below). Pumunta lamang sa araw kung kailan ka dapat mag-register. Kung Z ang first letter ng surname mo, huwag kang pumunta at mag-register sa araw na naka-schedule para sa mga letter A ang first letter ng surname. Magdala ng tubig, candy, bimpo, tissue, iPod, PSP, pamaypay, maghanap ng kausap, lapis, ballpen, etc. Maghanda sa dami ng madlang nurses na pupunta. Asahan mo na masikip at matagal ang intayan sa PRC. Mahaba ang pila at sobrang init.

Pwede ka na din mag-request ng sa araw ng initial registration ng:

• Certificate of Board Rating (i-click ang link para malaman kung magkano at paano: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/professional-regulation-commission-prc/certificate-of-board-rating-registered-nurse/)  at ng
• Certificate of Board Passing (i-click ang link para malaman kung magkano at paano: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/professional-regulation-commission-prc/certificate-of-board-passing-registered-nurse/)

Kung ayaw mo sumabay sa crowd, pwedeng mag-register kapag tapos na lahat mag-register. Ako ganun ang ginawa ko. 10 minutes lang, tapos na ako sa registration ko.

PWEDENG mag-register sa PRC AFTER the schedule na binigay nila. Ang schedule na iyon ay para lamang ma-control ang crowd. Crowd control, capice? WALANG PENALTY kung LATE REGISTRANT KA. Usually, sa PRC na ang punta mo kung late ka na magre-register.

Basahin dito ang INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS at MAGKANO ang BABAYARAN sa araw ng INITIAL REGISTRATION: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/2011/02/20/prc-initial-registration-instructions-for-december-2010-nursing-board-exam-passers/

PRC Initial Registration Schedule of December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Successful Examinees (Metro Manila and Pampanga)

PRC Initial Registration Schedule of December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Successful Examinees (Cebu)

PRC Initial Registration Schedule of December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Successful Examinees (Dagupan)

Kung ang INITIAL REGISTRATION day mo ay mauuna sa MASS OATH-TAKING CEREMONY, WALANG PROBLEMA. Sundin mo na lang ang schedule na binigay ng PNA (Oath-taking) at ng PRC (Initial Registration).

Step 8. Itago at huwag iwala ang claim stub. Ang claim stub na ibibigay sa’yo pagkatapos ng initial registration ay para ma-claim mo ang Professional License Card at Certificate of Registration/Board Certificate.

Step 9. Kunin ang Professional License Card at Certificate of Registration/Board Certificate sa PRC. Bumalik sa PRC sa araw na nakasaad sa claim stub. Minsan inaabot ng 2 months, 3 months, 6 months ang intayan. Yung iba nga, nakaalis na ng bansa, wala pa din. May kakilala ako na umalis at nakabalik na ng Pilipinas, wala pa din.

Step 10. Yun na yun. That’s it pansit. Hanap ka na ng trabaho kapag nakuha mo na ang lisensya mo. Good luck!!!

Admin Note: The instructions may seem OBVIOUS, REDUNDANT and OVERLY-EXPLAINED but only because of the nature of QUESTIONS that was thrown at me by previous nursing board exam successful examinees. This compilation is based on those questions and was made for the purpose of making it easier for me to answer queries in this website. Many thanks to janggo, squeegee, fei and RNdrei.

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. (PNA) partnership with SMART Communications, Inc. seminar on

NURSE-ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Opportunities and Challenges

Date: February 24, 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: PNA Auditorium (PNA National Office – 1663 F.T. Benitez St. Malate, Manila)

Registration:

• PNA members: FREE
• Non-PNA members: Php 400

Note:

• Bring your PNA I.D.
• First-come, first-served basis.
• Limited slots only.

Register online here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDRqU2w4dm01bWdTMjNCdkhiZVRmbUE6MQ

For further inquiries, call Mr. Nicole in these telephone numbers:
(02) 521-0937; (02) 400-4430 loc. 1006

Source: PNA

The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) schedule of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training for February – April 2011.

Dates:

• February 21 – 24, 2011
• March 21 – 24, 2011
• April 25 – 28, 2011
  

Registration and payment will be at the PNA National Office: 1663 F.T. Benitez St. Malate, Manila.

How to go the PNA office (possible routes):
Option 1. Take the LRT Line 1 (North Avenue – Baclaran route) -

• Get off at Pedro Gil station. (Cross the street if coming from North Avenue to Baclaran direction)
• You will see a Petron gas station and you can walk it from there
• After the Petron gas station is F. Benitez St.
• Turn RIGHT and you will see the Iglesia ni Cristo church
• Next to the Iglesia ni Cristo church is the PNA building. It can’t be missed as they have a sign that says: “Pambansang Samahan ng Mga Nurse ng Pilipinas“.

Option 2. From Makati or Guadalupe area -

• Take the Guadalupe-Tulay–Paco jeeps and you can get off directly at F. Benitez St. Landmark is the Petron gas station.
• Take Tamaraw FX taxi’s going to Robinson’s Place mall in Manila. Get off at Pedro Gil St. and follow the instructions in Option 1.

NOTE:

• The PNA National Office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• For further inquiries, you can call PNA in these telephone nos.: 521-0937, 400-4430; 525-1596

Source: PNA Facebook Page

The statement of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) during the January 26, 2011 Press Conference held in the national office.

PNA REMAINS FIRM IN ITS STAND
STOP EXPLOITATION OF NURSE-VOLUNTEERS!

PNA Statement During the January 26, 2011 Press Conference (Nurse-Volunteers)

Source: Official PNA Facebook Page