Hemodialysis Training June - August 2008

E-mail address course organizer: phil.cruz@bbraun.com

Mr. Phil Cruz

B. Braun Medical Supplies Inc.

2nd Floor, JMT Corporate CenterADB Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig City
Phone +63-2-633-7284
Fax+63-2-633-7298

Jun. 30, 2008-Aug. 1, 2008

Aesculap Academy/B. Braun Avitum Dialysis Center
(Didactics: June 30-July 4, 2008 Hands-on: July 7-August 1, 2008)

Target group : Registered Nurses

Contents
This five-week "Hemodialysis Training Course" is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide hemodialysis treatment and efficient care to renal patients.
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
@Apply the principles of hemodialysis in a dialysis facility;
@Operate hemodialysis devices, water systems and reprocessing machines;
@Practice infection control;
@Provide patients with safe and efficient care;
@Safeguard patients' vascular accesses;
@Coherently discuss hemodialysis with patients.
@CommentsPRE-REGISTRATION is required to ensure quality learning.
@Course language American English
@Course organizerB. Braun Avitum Philippines and Aesculap Academy
@EndorsementRenal Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. (RENAP)

Participation fee: 7850 PHP
Registration fee includes meals during didactic sessions and one set scrub suit.

Maximum number of participants: 25

ALSO PROVIDES IV THERAPY TRAINING ACCREDITED BY ANSAP:
http://www.aesculap-academy.com/go/?action=AkadEventData&menu_id=3989&menu_uuid=B259134A600F442AB60579AD81E9446C&event_id=37689

SEE TRAINING OFFERS:
http://www.aesculap-academy.com/go/B259134A600F442AB60579AD81E9446C

OTHER DIALYSIS TRAINING CENTERS:

ASIAN RENAL CARE DIALYSIS CENTER

ARC Quezon City Center Asia Renal Care Philippines Inc. 75 Bellevue Plaza Building Brgy. Sto Domingo, Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Philippines Tel No.: (632)741-4837 (632)741-4827 Fax no.: (632)740-3872 NOTE: Their main office is in Quezon Avenue, near Banawe.

NC-CLEX , DIALYSIS NURSE CERTIFICATION/ TRAINING PROGRAM

IT IS ONE OF THE SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS THAT INCREASE PROBABILITY OF IMMEDIATE APPROVAL FOR AN H- ( Working) Visa in the field of Dialysis. This innovative program provides the most up to date information on Dialysis and the latest clinical information and techniques using stste of the art equipment. This innovative program uses actual hands on practice and actual clinical affiliation to the Dialysis Center for gradual clinical enhancement and clinical exposure.
GF KB Arizona Tower 838 P. Campa St Sampaloc Manilacall 741 6041, 7416043

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PHILIPPINE BASED NURSING ORGANIZATIONS

MOST RECOGNIZED NURSING ASSOCIATIONS

IN THE PHILIPPINES

PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CHAPTER
AIM: To promote professional growth towards the attainment of highest standards of nursing.
ADDRESS:1663 F.T. Benitez Street Malate, Manila 1004
CONTACT NUMBER: 521-0937, 400-4430 / Telefax 525-1596
EMAIL: philippinenursesassociation@yahoo.com.ph
WEBSITE:http://www.pna-ph.org/

Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc.
Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. is the recognized national organization of nurses interested in the specialization of critical care nursing practice in the Philippines. Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CCNAPI) was founded in February, 1977.
To date it has over 3000 members.
Aims: To promote and protect man's health and welfare for national development; to support the professional and personal growth and development of the members; to extend equitable health care services to all its clients.
ADDRESS: 8/F Medical Arts Building - Philippine HEart Center East Avenue Quezon City
CONTACT NUMBER: 632-426-4394 / 925-2401 Loc. 3823
WEBSITE: http://www.ccnapi.org/

RENAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
ADDRESS: Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue, QC 1100

OPERATING ROOM NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Aims: To promote the highest professional standard of Perioperative Nursing.
ADDRESS: Unit 915 Le Gran Condominium Hower St. Greenhills
Contact Number: 63-918-4656271
WEBSITE: http://www.ornap.org/

MATERNAL & CHILD NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Aims: Help promote optimum health and welfare of mothers and children in the country with emphasis on safe motherhood through multi-disciplinary approach; provide training and continuing education program in MCH for physicians and allied health professionals in the field of MCH; undertake research in MCH; integrate the various activities related to MCH of the different medical and allied health professions; initiate and sustain community services and activities related to MCH; foster camaraderie among members to safeguard the welfare of the members; help maintain a high standard of medical ethics; to raise funds and receive donations to help carry out activities that will benefit mothers and children through either direct or indirect servicers.
ADDRESS: NFP Building 107 E. Rodriguez Street. Quezon City
CONTACT NUMBER: 63-712-2005
WEBSITE: Search the web

OTHER NURSING OR RELATED NURSING ASSOCIATIONS

LOCATED IN THE PHILIPPINES

ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
ADDRESS: PCMC BuildingQuezon Avenue, Quezon City
CONTACT NUMBER: (632) 925-2401 / 924-6601Fax:(632) 426-4394
Contact Person: DR. HERMINIA L. CIFRA
Position: Executive Director
Membership: Physician, Nurses, Respiratory Care Practitioners
Total Membership: 1500
Aims: To promote respiratory medicine in the Asia Pacific region

CARDIAC REHABILITATION SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
ADDRESS: Suite 604, Medical Towers103 Herrera St., Legaspi VillageMakati City
Tel: (632) 893-3724/ 817-7393 Fax:(632) 817-7393
E-mail: nobello@info.com.ph
Contact Person: DR. ARTEMIO S. SIBULO, JR.
Position: President
Membership: Cardiologists, nurses, medical technicians
Total Membership: 310
Aims: To promote, maintain and pursue cardiac rehabilitation. To provide opportunity for the exchange of experiences and opinions through discussions, study and publications. To develop and encourage the practice of high standard of personal and professional conduct among practitioners of cardiac rehabilitation. To acquire, reserve and disseminate data and valuable information relative to the practice of cardiac rehabilitation.

FETUS AS A PATIENT INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES
ADDRESS: Rm. 26 Philippine Children's Medical CenterQuezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel: (632) 924-7952 / 924-6601 local 284 Fax:(632) 924-7952
E-mail: fpip313@yahoo.com
Contact Person: DR. HERMINIA L. CIFRA
Position: President
Membership: Medical Specialists, Physicians, Nurses, Midwives, Scientists.
Total Membership: 500A
ims: To improve pre-natal health through maternal health by providing services; dissemination of information; training and research.

INTEGRATED MIDWIVES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (IMAP), INC.
ADDRESS: Pinaglabanan cor. Ejercito Streets, San Juan, Metro Manila
Tel: (632) 724-4849Fax:(632) 724-4849
E-mail: imapinc@mozcom.com
Contact Person: MS. ALICE SANZ DELA GENTE
Position: President
Membership: Regional Midwives employed in the government and private practice
Total Membership: 128,000
Aims: To upgrade the status of midwives and to uplift the midwifery profession in the country.


Resource: http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/MICE/Direct-assn/medical.html

COMPLETE STATE NURSING BOARDS DIRECTORY - USA

IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER DIRECTORY LISTING OF ALL STATES

WITH REGARDS TO NURSING STATE BOARDS

Alabama Board of Nursing
770 Washington AvenueRSA Plaza, Ste 250Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
Phone: (334) 242-4060FAX: (334) 242-4360
http://www.abn.state.al.us/

Alaska Board of Nursing
550 West Seventh Avenue Suite 1500Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3567
Phone: (907) 269-8161FAX: (907) 269-8196
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur.htm

Arizona State Board of Nursing
1651 E. Morten Avenue, Suite 210Phoenix, AZ 85020
Phone: (602) 889-5150FAX: (602) 889-5155
http://www.azboardofnursing.org/

Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building1123 S. University, Suite 800Little Rock, AR 72204-1619
Phone: (501) 686-2700FAX: (501) 686-2714
http://www.state.ar.us/nurse

California Board of Registered Nursing
400 R St., Ste. 4030Sacramento, CA 95814-6239
Phone: (916) 322-3350FAX: (916) 327-4402
http://www.rn.ca.gov/

Colorado Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 880Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-2430FAX: (303) 894-2821
http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Dept. of Public Health410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 13PHOP.O. Box 340308Hartford, CT 06134-0328
Phone: (860) 509-7624FAX: (860) 509-7553
http://www.state.ct.us/dph/

Delaware Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake BlvdCannon Building, Suite 203Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 739-4522FAX: (302) 739-2711
http://www.professionallicensing.state.de.us/boards/nursing/index.shtml

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Department of Health
825 N. Capitol Street, N.E., 2nd FloorRoom 2224Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4778FAX: (202) 442-9431
http://www.dchealth.dc.gov/

Florida Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Phone: (850) 245-4125FAX: (850) 245-4172
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/

Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum DriveMacon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-1640FAX: (478) 207-1660
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/rn

Guam Board of Nurse Examiners
P.O. Box 2816Hagatna, Guam 96932
Phone: (671) 735-7406(671) 725-7411FAX: (671) 735-7413

Hawaii Board of Nursing
King Kalakaua Building335 Merchant Street, 3rd FloorHonolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-3000FAX: (808) 586-2689
http://www.state.hi.us/dcca/pvl/areas_nurse.html

Idaho Board of Nursing
280 N. 8th Street, Suite 210P.O. Box 83720Boise, ID 83720
Phone: (208) 334-3110FAX: (208) 334-3262
http://www.state.id.us/ibn/ibnhome.htm

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
James R. Thompson Center100 West Randolph, Suite 9-300Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-2715FAX: (312) 814-3145
http://www.dpr.state.il.us/

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St.3rd FloorSpringfield, IL 62786
Phone: (217) 782-8556FAX: (217) 782-7645

Indiana State Board of Nursing Health Professions Bureau
402 W. Washington Street, Room W066Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-2043FAX: (317) 233-4236
http://www.state.in.us/hpb/boards/isbn/

Iowa Board of Nursing
RiverPoint Business Park400 S.W. 8th StreetSuite BDes Moines, IA 50309-4685
Phone: (515) 281-3255FAX: (515) 281-4825
http://www.state.ia.us/government/nursing/

Kansas State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Building900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 1051Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 296-4929FAX: (785) 296-3929
http://www.ksbn.org/

Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 329-7000FAX: (502) 329-7011
http://www.kbn.ky.gov/

Louisiana State Board of Nursing
3510 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 501 Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 838-5332FAX: (504) 838-5349
http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/

Maine State Board of Nursing
158 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 287-1133FAX: (207) 287-1149
http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/

Maryland Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 585-1900FAX: (410) 358-3530
http://www.mbon.org/

Massachusetts Board of Registration in NursingCommonwealth of Massachusetts
239 Causeway StreetBoston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 727-9961FAX: (617) 727-1630
http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/rn/

Michigan CIS/Bureau of Health Professions
Ottawa Towers North611 W. Ottawa, 1st FloorLansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 335-0918FAX: (517) 373-2179
http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense

Minnesota Board of Nursing
2829 University Avenue SESuite 500Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 617-2270FAX: (612) 617-2190
http://www.nursingboard.state.mn.us/

Mississippi Board of Nursing
1935 Lakeland Drive, Suite B Jackson, MS 39216-5014
Phone: (601) 987-4188FAX: (601) 364-2352
http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/

Missouri State Board of Nursing
3605 Missouri Blvd.P.O. Box 656Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
Phone: (573) 751-0681FAX: (573) 751-0075
http://www.ecodev.state.mo.us/pr/nursing/

Montana State Board of Nursing
301 South Park PO Box 200513Helena, MT 59620-0513
Phone: (406) 841-2340FAX: (406) 841-2343
http://www.discoveringmontana.com/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/board_page.htm
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and LicensureNursing and Nursing Support
301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Phone: (402) 471-4376FAX: (402) 471-1066
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/nursing/nursingindex.htm

Nevada State Board of Nursing Administration, Discipline & Investigation
5011 Meadowood Mall #201Reno, NV 89502-6547
Phone: (775) 688-2620FAX: (775) 688-2628
http://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/

Nevada State Board of Nursing Licensure and Certification
2500 West Sahara Avenue, Suite207Las Vegas, Nevada 89102-4293
Phone: (702) 486-5800FAX: (702)) 486-5803
http://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/

New Hampshire Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 389878 Regional Drive, BLDG BConcord, NH 03302
Phone: (603) 271-2323FAX: (603) 271-6605
http://www.state.nh.us/nursing/

New Jersey Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 45010124 Halsey Street, 6th FloorNewark, NJ 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6586FAX: (973) 648-3481
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical.htm

New Mexico Board of Nursing
4206 Louisiana Boulevard, NESuite AAlbuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 841-8340FAX: (505) 841-8347
http://www.state.nm.us/clients/nursing

New York State Board of NursingEducation
Bldg.89 Washington Avenue2nd Floor West WingAlbany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 120 FAX: (518) 474-3706
http://www.nysed.gov/prof/nurse.htm

North Carolina Board of Nursing
3724 National Drive, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: (919) 782-3211FAX: (919) 781-9461
http://www.ncbon.com/

North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: (701) 328-9777FAX: (701) 328-9785
http://www.ndbon.org/

Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners
PO BOX 501458Saipan, MP 96950
Phone: (670) 664-4812FAX: (670) 664-4813
Contact Person: Rosa M. Tuleda, Associate Director of Public Health & Nursing

Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43215-3413
Phone: (614) 466-3947FAX: (614) 466-0388
http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/

Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 524 Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: (405) 962-1800FAX: (405) 962-1821
http://www.youroklahoma.com/nursing

Oregon State Board of Nursing
800 NE Oregon Street, Box 25Suite 465Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503) 731-4745FAX: (503) 731-4755
http://www.osbn.state.or.us/

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
PO 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: (717) 783-7142FAX: (717) 783-0822
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.aspa=1104&q=432869

Puerto RicoCommonwealth of Puerto RicoBoard of Nurse Examiners
800 Roberto H. Todd AvenueRoom 202, Stop 18Santurce, PR 00908
Phone: (787) 725-7506FAX: (787) 725-7903
Contact Person: Magda Bouet , Executive Director of the Office of Regulations and Certifications of Health Care Professions

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
105 Cannon BuildingThree Capitol HillProvidence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5700FAX: (401) 222-3352
http://www.healthri.org/hsr/professions/nurses.htm

South Carolina State Board of Nursing
110 Centerview DriveSuite 202Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4550FAX: (803) 896-4525
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing

South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 South Louise Ave., Suite 201Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115
Phone: (605) 362-2760FAX: (605) 362-2768
http://www.state.sd.us/dcr/nursing/

Tennessee State Board of Nursing
425 Fifth Avenue North1st Floor - Cordell Hull BuildingNashville, TN 37247
Phone: (615) 532-5166FAX: (615) 741-7899
http://www.tennessee.gov/health
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 305-7400FAX: (512) 305-7401
http://www.bne.state.tx.us/

Utah State Board of Nursing
Heber M. Wells Bldg., 4th Floor160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 530-6628FAX: (801) 530-6511
http://www.commerce.state.ut.us/

Vermont State Board of Nursing
81 River StreetHeritage BuildingMontpelier, VT 05609-1106
Phone: (802) 828-2396FAX: (802) 828-2484
http://www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
Veterans Drive Station St. Thomas, VI 00803
Phone: (340) 776-7397FAX: (340) 777-4003
Contact Person: Winifred Garfield, CRNA, RN, Executive Secretary

Virginia Board of Nursing
6603 West Broad Street 5th FloorRichmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: (804) 662-9909FAX: (804) 662-9512
http://www.dhp.state.va.us/

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance CommissionDepartment of Health HPQA
#6310 Israel Rd SETumwater, WA 98501-7864
Phone: (360) 236-4700FAX: (360) 236-4738
https://wws2.wa.gov/doh/hpqa-licensing/HPS6/Nursing/default.htm

West Virginia Board of Examinersfor Registered Professional Nurses
101 Dee Drive Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-3596FAX: (304) 558-3666
http://www.wvrnboard.com/

Wisconsin Department of Regulationand Licensing
1400 E. Washington Avenue, RM 173Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 266-0145FAX: (608) 261-7083
http://www.drl.state.wi.us/

Wyoming State Board of Nursing
2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 110 Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 777-7601FAX: (307) 777-3519
http://nursing.state.wy.us/

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CEU/ CONTACT HOURS/ CREDITS - USA

FOR NURSING LICENSE RENEWAL IN THE UNITED STATES

A "contact hour" credit refers to 1 hour (50-minute hour) of instruction or 1 hour of self-study (home study). 30 contact hours equals 30 hours of instruction or 30 hours of home study.


A "CEU" refers to "Continuing Education Unit." 1.0 CEU = 10 contact hours, (hours of instruction) or 10 contact hours of home study (self-study).
In California nurses need 30 contact hours, OR 3.0 CEUs every two years. Many people use the terms "CEUs" and "contact hours" interchangeably. However, 30 contact hours is the requirement in California and other states. (30 contact hours = 3.0 CEUs)


Alabama State Board of Nursing requires 24 contact hours, 24 allowed by home study; limit of 12 contact hours by independent study. "All other CE, including videos, Internet, etc., are considered attended." (Online renewal--The nurse must first go to their "Individual Record" on the BON web site; then add the CE course. Then the nurse will be able to renew their license online using any one of our CEU provider numbers listed on our certificate of completion.
Alaska State Board of Nursing requires 30 contact hours, all allowed by home study.
Arkansas Board of Nursing requires 15 contact hours, all allowed by home study.
California Board of Registered Nursing requires 30 hours every 2 years (all 30 may be by home study)California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (same as RN)
Colorado State Board of Nursing no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing no requirements at this time.
Delaware RN Board requires 30 hours, all allowed by homestudy
D. C. Board of Nursing no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Florida Board of Nursing requires 25 contact hours every 2 years, all of these may be taken by our homestudy classes. [FOBN also requires classes on HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Prevention of medical errors, and/or End of life topics; must be Florida approved provider only for these topics.]
Georgia RN Board no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Hawaii no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Idaho no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Illinois no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Indiana no mandatory CEU requirements at this time.
Iowa 45 contact hours required every 3 years. (1) if the course is homestudy, Iowa will accept other state/national approved courses, (2) if the course is actually held within the state of Iowa, the course must have Iowa provider number.
Kansas 30 contact hours required every 2 years. Courses approved by Kansas and any other state Board of Nursing, as well as national accreditation are acceptable.
Minnesota RN - 24 contact hours every two years. LPN - 12 contact hours every two years.
New Jersey 30 contact hours every two years.



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ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR NURSING:

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USA Nursing Licensing Fees, ReNewal & Continued Education Requirements

Complete State Nursing Board Requirements - USA

Alabama Board of Nursing
Phone: (334) 242-4060 Fax: (334) 242-4360
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $85.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours during every 2-year renewal period
Alaska Board of Nursing
Phone: (907) 269-8161 Fax: (907) 269-8196
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $155.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $105.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:Two of the following: 30 contact hours 30 hours of professional nursing activities 320 hours of nursing employment
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Phone: (602) 889-5150 Fax: (602) 889-5155
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $186.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Phone: (501) 686-2700 Fax: (501) 686-2714
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $55.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:15 practice-focused continuing education contact hours
California State Board of Registered Nursing
Phone: (916) 322-3350 Fax: (916) 327-4402
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $195.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $80.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 contact hours per renewal period
Colorado Board of Nursing
Phone: (303) 894-2430 Fax: (303) 894-2821
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $71.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Phone: (860) 509-7624 Fax: (860) 509-7553
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Delaware Board of Nursing
Phone: (302) 739-4522 Fax: (302) 739-2711
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $84.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $74.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 contact hours every renewal period
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Phone: (202) 442-4778 Fax: (202) 442-9431
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN:
License renewal (biennial), RN:
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: (850) 245-4244
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $160.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:3 hours HIV/AIDS for initial licensure 25 contact hours every renewal period, including 1 hour on HIV/AIDS and 1 hour domestic violence
Georgia Board of Nursing
Phone: (478) 207-1640 Fax: (478) 207-1660
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $40.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Hawaii Board of Nursing
Phone: (808) 586-3000 Fax: (808) 586-2689
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $88.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $90.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Idaho Board of Nursing
Phone: (208) 334-3110 Fax: (208) 334-3262
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $45.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Phone: (312) 814-2715 Fax: (312) 814-3145
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $64.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: (317) 232-2960 Fax: (317) 233-4236
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Iowa Board of Nursing
Phone: (515) 281-3255 Fax: (515) 281-4825
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal, RN: $81.00 every three years
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:Three year license renewal, 45 contact hours. Less than three year license renewal, 30 contact hours.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Phone: (785) 296-4929 Fax: (785) 296-3929
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $70.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 contact hours each renewal period.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Phone: (502) 329-7000 Fax: (502) 329-7011
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every 2 years; 2 of which must be AIDS
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: (504) 838-5332 Fax: (504) 838-5349
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $45.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs: 5, 10, or 15 contact hours every year, depending on type of employment
Maine State Board of Nursing
Phone: (207) 287-1133 Fax: (207) 287-1149
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Maryland Board of Nursing
Phone: (410) 585-1900 Fax: (410) 358-3530
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $45.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None.
Massachusetts Nursing State Board
Phone: (617) 973-0800 Fax: (617) 727-1630
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 15 contact hours every renewal period
Michigan CIS/Office of Health Services
Phone: (517) 373-9102 Fax: (517) 373-2179
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $120.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 25 contact hours every renewal period
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone: (612) 617-2270 Fax: (612) 617-2190
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $100.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $70.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs: 24 contact hours every renewal period LPNs: 12 contact hours every renewal period
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Phone: (601) 987-4188 Fax: (601) 364-2352
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $60.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Phone: (573) 751-0681 Fax: (573) 751-0075
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $67.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Montana State Board of Nursing
Phone: (406) 841-2345 Fax:(406) 841-2305
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $100.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Phone: (402) 471-4376 Fax: (402) 471-3577
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $60.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs: 20 contact hours every renewal period
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Phone: (702) 486-5800 Fax: (702)) 486-5803
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $100.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $100.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Phone: (603) 271-2323 Fax: (603) 271-6605
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone: (973) 504-6586 Fax: (973) 648-3481
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $140.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 30 Hours per renewal period
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Phone: (505) 841-8340 Fax: (505) 841-8347
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period
New York State Board of Nursing
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 120 Fax: (518) 474-3706
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $135.00
License renewal (triennial), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:2-hour course on child-abuse (one time requirement for registration) 4-hour course on infection control every 4 years
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Phone: (919) 782-3211 Fax: (919) 781-9461
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 contact hours every 2 years
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: (701) 328-9777 Fax: (701) 328-9785
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Ohio Board of Nursing
Phone: (614) 466-3947 Fax: (614) 466-0388
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $50.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $35.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours per renewal period
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone: (405) 962-1800 Fax: (405) 962-1821
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Phone: (503) 731-4745 Fax: (503) 731-4755
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $80.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $65.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: None
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Phone: (717) 783-7142 Fax: (717) 783-0822
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $35.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $45.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 Contact Hours per renewal period
Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Phone: (401) 222-5700 Fax: (401) 222-3352
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $93.75
License renewal (biennial), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
South Carolina State Board of Nursing
Phone: (803) 896-4550 Fax: (803) 896-4525
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $32.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: (605) 362-2760 Fax: (605) 362-2768
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $75.00
License renewal, RN: $65.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Tennessee State Board of Nursing
Phone: (615) 532-5166 Fax: (615) 741-7899
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $105.00
License renewal, RN: Not listed on web site
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
Phone: (512) 305-7400 Fax: (512) 305-7401
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $92.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:20 contact hours per renewal periodOur Courses Satisfy the Type I Requirements.
Utah State Board of Nursing
Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $120.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $40.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs: Have practiced not less than 400 hours during 2 years preceding application for renewal, or have completed 30 contact hours, or have practiced not less than 200 hours and completed 15 contact hours during 2 years preceding application for renewal.
Vermont State Board of Nursing
Phone: (802) 828-2396 Fax: (802) 828-2484
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $90.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $60.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Virginia Board of Nursing
Phone: (804) 662-9909 Fax: (804) 662-9512
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $105.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: Not listed on web site
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Phone: (360) 236-4740 Fax: (360) 236-4738
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $65.00
License renewal (annual), RN: $50.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:RNs and LPNs: None
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Phone: (304) 558-3596 Fax: (304) 558-3666
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $51.50
License renewal (annual), RN: $25.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:30 contact hours per renewal period
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
Phone: (608) 266-0145 Fax: (608) 261-7083
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $68.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $66.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements:None
Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Phone: (307) 777-7601 Fax: (307) 777-3519
Fees:Initial licensing fee, RN: $130.00
License renewal (biennial), RN: $110.00
Nursing Continuing Education Requirements: 20 contact hours, or 500 practice hours every two years, or 1600 practice hours every five years, or a refresher program.

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PHILIPPINE NURSE APPLICANT FOR LOCAL HOSPITALS

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHILIPPINE BASED HOSPITALS FOR NURSING EMPLOYMENT


Manila Doctors*


Resume, TOR, diploma, board rating (the one that was mailed to us), license or certificate. Put in a long brown envelope with your name and telephone number outside



PGH - 521-8450*

Dean's form: TOR, board rating, RLE. Resume with 2x2 photo (black & white), certification from previous employer (if any), PRC license, PNA membership* Submit in a big brown envelope to the DNRD office Mon. to fri. 7am to 5:30pm

UST Hospital - Espana, Manila - 7313001 (loc. 2454)*

Resume, TOR, board rating, license and certificate, RLE, and application letter addressed to Mr. Ferdinand C. Maagkasi (head of Human Resources * Bring the Original documents and photocopies* 1 pc long green expandable folder and plastic fastener

St Luke’s – 7230301 (loca. 4913)*

Resume, TOR, board rating, license and certificate, RLE, general weighted average, 2 pcs, 2x2 picture with white background, SSS, TIN, barangay clearance, NBI

Capitol Medical Center – 3723825 *

Comprehensive resume, 3 pcs recents 2x2 ID picture with blue background, TOR, board rating, license and certificate, RLE, diploma, birth certificate, SSS ID or SSS E-1, TIN, police clearance, NBI, professional tax receipt, barangay clearance* Schedule of application: Tues. and Thurs. only from 9am to 3pm

Chinese General Hospital – 7114141*

Resume with character reference with tel. number, TOR, board rating, license, NBI, diploma, birth certificateInfant Jesus Hospital – 7312771Resume with 2x2 picture, TOR, board rating with breakdown of grades, license, RLE, (just bring other documents)

Lung Center training program - 924-6101 loc. 270*

Resume, TOR, diploma, RLE, board rating, license, PRC certificate, 1x1 picture, P300 for CXRPhilippine Children's Medical Center - 9246601 loc. 252* Resume, board rating, license, TOR, application letter addressed to Dr. Julius A. Lecciones, executive director

(Updated)Asian Hospital and Medical Center Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City,Alabang, Muntinlupa CityTels. (632) 771-9000 ext. 8421 / 8425 / 8465

E-mail: hr@asianhospital.com*Resume, TOR with RLE, Diploma, PRC License, IVT license, Basic Life Support training, Certificate of Board Rating, training certificates, employment certificates or Certificate of Good Moral Character if new graduate, three referral letters (referral from the college accepted if new graduate)

Metropolitan Hospital - 255-0401, 255-0413*

Application Letter addressed to the Nursing Service of Metropolitan Hospital, Resume, 2 pcs. 2x2 photo, 2 pcs. 1x1 photo, PRC License (or Claim Stub), Certificate of Board Rating, TOR, Diploma, Certificate of Good Moral Character, Certificate of Employment, if applicable

Philippine Heart Center - 9231301*

TOR with RLE, Certificate of Class Ranking with GWA, Certificate of Board Rating (2 copies), PRC License (2 copies), Work and Training certificates, Certificate or ID card showing membership in any organization (PNA, etc.), NBI Clearance, Residence Certificate, 3 PCS. 2x2 photo

Medical City - 631-8626*

Resume, TOR, diploma, board ratingMakati Medical Center - 815-9911*Resume w/ recent 2x2 pic, certificate of Good Moral Character, diploma, TOR, board rating and certificate, PRC License (or photocopy of your claim stub, Birth Certificate (Submit photocopies but bring original docs. Submissions accepted usually between 8AM to 12NN.

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ANSAP IVT accredited hospitals

Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP )

Their required every participant to complete a certain number of cases (6-IV insertions, 6-IV medication administrations and 2-Blood Transfusions) in order to become a certified IV nurse in the Philippines.

The Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP Inc.) regulates Intravenous Therapy (IVT) training seminars in the country. For upcoming training schedules, you can call them at (63)7163901 loc. 383.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAM (Philippine Heart Center)

Control No.: 001807 Registration No: 003 Credit Units: ANSAP / PRC: 18 Units (Didactic) 12 Units (Practicum)

SCHEDULES: June 4 - 6, 2008 (May 29)August 5 - 7, 2008 (July 30)October 8 - 10, 2008 (September 29)

Time : 7:00 - 4:00 pm (3 days)

Venue: Dr. Avenilo P. Aventura Hall

REQUIREMENTS: Photocopy and original copy of current PRC License Certificate

Registration Fee : One Thousand Six Hundred Pesos (P1,600.00)

Notes on IVT completion at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI)

1. Submit a letter of intent to the NKTI office for the IVT completion.
2. A photocopy of your PRC License.
3. A photocopy of your Certificate of Attendance for an IVT Training.
4. Do call the ANSAP office for the accredited hospitals offering IVT Training (7131063).
5. Pay Php. 700 to the cashier.

Submit all the aforementioned articles to the Institute of Advanced Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Office located at the ground floor of the annex building. After that, you will be scheduled for a 5-day IVT completion at the NKTI from 8am to 5pm. You will then be assigned to different areas around the institution, such as 2B, 2E, 2D, or the ER. Also, you may need to bring the following articles on your first day:

Be in an all white uniform
a. Torniquet
b. Bandage Scissor
c. ANSAP Handbook
d. PRC License
e. Official Receipt
f. 1×1 ID picture
ID Case and ID lace

OTHER ACCREDITED HOSPITALS FOR IVT TRAINING BY ANSAP
Martinez Memorial Hospital in Calookan Call to inquire about the requirements (632)288-8861 and apply in person.// 285-5091
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
San Juan de Dios
Lung Center of the Philippines
Ospital ng Maynila

TRAINING TIPS:

On the first day, they will provide you with a checklist booklet (Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice) containing different procedures and the steps needed to implement them.

MEMORIZE all these procedures by heart because on the third day or last day of your training you will have a return demonstration of all these procedures.

Be familiar with the materials that are needed in theses procedures because during the return demonstration, you are going to explain the procedure while you are practically doing every step that is written in the checklist. Example - How can you perform an IV push using the 3 way stop cock with luer-lock if you don't know the function and how that device looks?

On the day of the return demonstration, there are preceptors assigned in every procedure. Each procedure has its own demo area, so you will have the freedom to start your demo at your own choice of procedure and at your own pace.

Remember - don't be nervous. Start with an easy procedure, after finishing a procedure you will gain confidence and you can now move on to the other.

After the training, you still have to complete a number of case in order to have your license. Ask your proctors about the procurement of your license.

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PRACTICES TO AVOID MEDICAL ERRORS (updates)

Institute for Safe Medication Practices

ADDRESS: 200 Lakeside Drive; Suite 200Horsham, PA 19044-2321
Phone: 215-947-7797 Fax: 215-914-1492

WEBSITE: http://www.ismp.org/

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

ADDRESSS: One Renaissance Blvd.Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

TOPICS

"20 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT MEDICAL ERRORS"
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm

"20 TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT MEDICAL ERRORS IN CHILDREN"
https://health.state.tn.us/IPS/Fact_Sheet_Kids.pdf

ORAL DOSAGE FORMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED
http://www.ismp.org/tools/DoNotCrush.pdf


ERROR-PRONE ABBREVIATIONS LIST

http://www.ismp.org/tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf

http://www.txhima.org/www/images/chart2.gif

http://www.txhima.org/www/pdfs/unapproved%20abbreviations.pdf


GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING MEDICATION ERRORS IN PEDIATRICS

http://www.ismp.org/Newsletters/acutecare/articles/20020601.asp


CONFUSED DRUG NAME LIST

http://www.ismp.org/tools/confuseddrugnames.pdf


HIGH ALERT MEDICATIONS
http://www.ismp.org/tools/highalertmedications.pdf



THROW AWAY OLD MEDICATIONS SAFELY
http://www.ismp.org/consumers/throwAwayMedsSafely.asp



TABLE OF UNAPPROVED ABBREVIATIONS
http://www.txhima.org/www/pdfs/unapproved%20abbreviations.pdf



DO NOT USE LIST - PATIENT SAFETY
http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/2329F8F5-6EC5-4E21-B932-54B2B7D53F00/0/06_dnu_list.pdf

"THINK IT THOUGH: A GUIDE TO MANAGING THE BENEFITS & RISKS OF MEDICINES"
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/think.htm

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THE RED RIBBON - CONTINUATION

MAIN DOCUMENTS that needs to be authenticated by DFA and/or Embassy of the Country you are applying for :

a.Birth Certificate
b. Marriage Certificate (if married)
c. School Records
d. PRC Board Certificate

Passport (photocopy only and notarized by a Notary Public) .(no need to bring to DFA and Embassy for authentication.

Please ignore the Malacanang step in authentication of documents...They removed that step April of 2007

MORE INFORMATIVE NOTES:

1. Go to PRC and bring also the VERIFICATION REQUEST (FORM 5) Be sure to fill up Part A. Ask PRC to complete the form and pay some fees so that they could send it directly to you.

2. Since you are already at PRC go to this step:Request for a Certified True Copy of your PRC Board Certificate . Pay the required fees and then PRC will FORWARD it to DFA (Roxas Blvd) for authentication. You will be given a claim stub. Then you can claim it at the DFA after 2 weeks.

3. Request for a copy of your Birth / Marriage Certificate at the NSO.
Then bring the documents to the DFA for authentication. Pay the required fees (Php100 per doc) and claim it after 2 weeks.

4. Photocopy the first page of your passport (the one with your passport details) . Go to a legitimate Notary Public and have it Notarized as a Certified True Copy. No need to have it authenticated at the DFA and the Embassy.

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NURSING AUTHENTICATION - THE RED RIBBON

DEDICATED TO GAMAY

Authentication of Nursing Documents is intended for individuals applying to work abroad... The foreign government you want to work under wants to make sure that your documents are authentic, so it wants the DFA to certify it.

Since a lot of those documents are not the responsibility of the DFA, the DFA requires you to have them authenticated by the relevant government department.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE???

CERTIFIED TRUE COPY, NOTARY PUBLIC, DFA AUTHENTICATION

When you say certified true copy it means that you had the original photocopied (e.g. transcript of records, diploma, etc.) and usually there's a dry seal and a signature from an authorized person in an office where you got those documents.

The authenticated documents on the other hand, like the ones coming from DFA for instance they are the ones who make sure that the ceritified true copies of the documents are indeed correct and the authenticating officer will issue you a certification bearing the signature of the officer, a seal and a red ribbon. Also, a documentary stamp is usually visible on the certification.

DIPLOMA & TOR - INCLUDING CASES/ RECOMMENDATION LETTER

First, you need to go to your school and obtain your final Transcript of Records and official Diploma. Some schools and universities will be the ones responsible in sending it to government offices, but most will not:

GET THE FOLLOWING:

College Diploma and Transcript of Records/ Special Order/ Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades Certification of Graduation

STEPS: a. School b. CHED (depending on the region) c. Malacañang d. DFA

1) Commision on Higher Education - Located in Ugong, Pasig City, this is your first step. You shall receive official papers from the CHED official that you have graduated in a college or university in the Philippines. Just ask the guards or anyone who works there where the office for TOR and diploma authentication is located. Your transcript of records and diploma shall be photocopied and stamped, and the official papers along with it. This process will take at least a week or two.

2) Department of Foreign Affairs - This will be next in line. You need to submit your CHED-authenticated TOR and diploma.
This is located along Roxas Boulevard, Manila City. Expect a heavy line and a heavy crowd, so you have to be early. Look for its lower ground offices, this is where the releasing of authenticated documents is done. Like the CHED, this usually takes one to two weeks.

3) Red Ribbon in Malacanang - Next is this office. Ask any guard and they shall point to you which office this is located. A red ribbon will be placed around your DFA/CHED- authenticated TOR and Diploma. Goverment clerks will be inspecting your papers and place the ribbon. This usually takes a whole day.

PRC LICENSE CARD/ CERTIFICATION OF RATING/ CERTIFICATION OF PASSING

STEPS: a. PRC b. Malacañang c. DFA

1) Authenticated by the PRC - All documents pertaining to your Nursing License.

2) Red Ribbon in Malacanang - Next is this office. Ask any guard and they shall point to you which office this is located. A red ribbon will be placed around your DFA/PRC- authenticated Professional Nursing Documents. Goverment clerks will be inspecting your papers and place the ribbon. This usually takes a whole day.

3.) Department of Foreign Affairs - This will be next in line. You need to submit your authenticated Professional Nursing Documents.
This is located along Roxas Boulevard, Manila City. Expect a heavy line and a heavy crowd, so you have to be early. Look for its lower ground offices, this is where the releasing of authenticated documents is done. Like the CHED, this usually takes one to two weeks.

NOTES:

WHEN WORKING ABROAD AS A REGISTERED NURSE

IN MY OPINION THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DOCUMENTS NEEDED

FOR AUTHENTICATION

1. Birth Certificate
2. NBI Clearance
3. LTO Driver's License
4. PRC Documents
5. School Records
6. Medical and/or AIDS-Free Certificate
7. Affidavits

BIRTH CERTIFICATE/ MARRAIGE CERTIFICATE
STEPS: a. NSO b. Malacañang c. DFA

NBI CLEARANCE
STEPS: a. NBI b. Malacañang c. DFA
Local/ International NBI CLEARANCE

LTO DRIVER'S LICENSE
STEPS: a. LTO (Main Office, Quezon City) b. Malacañang c. DFA
Local/ International Driver's License

MEDICAL
STEPS: a. Clinic/Hospital b. DOH-BLR c. Malacañang d. DFA

AFFIDAVITS
STEPS: a. Notary Public b. Regional Trial Court c. Malacañang d. DFA
a. Employment Certificates
b. Job Description
c. Training Certificates
d. Employee Agreement/Contract

KINDLY CHECK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURES

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS - PHILIPPINES
http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/authen.htm
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION - PHILIPPINES
http://www.ched.gov.ph/services/students/cav.html

YOUR QUICK AUTHENTICATION DIRECTORY:

CHED-NCR Commission on Higher Education-National Capital Region 6th floor, Pacific Corporate Center, 131 West Avenue, Quezon City Tel. No. 373-5551 to 53 Authentication fee: P40.00 Processing period: Five (5) working days

PRC Professional Regulations Commission P. Paredes, Sampaloc, Manila Tel. No. 735-4671 to 74 Authentication fee: P50.00 No fixed processing time

DFA Authentication Division, Office of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs South wing Lobby, 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila Tel. No. 834-4000 Authentication fee: P100.00 Processing period: Five (5) working days

Malacañang Authentication Unit, Legal Office, Office of the President, Malacañang 1610 J.P. Laurel St., Watson Building, Malacañang , San Miguel, Manila Tel. No. 733-36-03 Authentication fee: P50.00 Processing period: One (1) working days

NBI National Bureau of Investigation Taft Ave., Ermita, Manila Tel. No. 551-0249 Authentication fee: P100.00 Processing period: Three (3) to four (4) working days

NSO National Statistics Office Filing: East Avenue, Quezon City (in front of Social Security System (SSS) building) Tel. No. 927-8672 NSO Hotline Plus (Teleserv):737-1111
Releasing: Vibal Building, EDSA cor. Times St., West Triangle, Quezon City
Authentication fee/Processing Period: P25.00 for birth, marriage and death certificates/Average of Seven (7) days

LTO Land Transportation Office East Avenue, Quezon City Tel. No. 926-7081 Authentication fee: P30.00 Processing period: Three (3) to four (4) working days

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IELTS IDP REGISTRAION PHILIPPINES

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

It is the preferred test of English for students intending to study/work in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.

IDP AUSTRALIAN BASED IELTS
Address: 2/F Pioneer House Makati108 Paseo de RoxasLegaspi Village Makati City
Contact Number: 63 2 816 0755Fax: 63 2 815 9875
E-mail: info.manila@idp.com
Web: http://www.philippines.idp.com/
Country Director: Mr Andrew King
Office Hours: Mon- Fri: 9.30am-4:00pm; Sat: 8:30am-12:30pm

IDP Education Pty Ltd (IDP) is a global company offering student placement and English language testing services.

Registration Procedures

You have to register for the test before you can be placed on the list for a particular test date. As these fill up quickly, it is recommended that you register as soon as possible. Be aware that registration for a particular test date is based on payment of the test fee on a first come first served basis. The deadline for submission of application is set two weeks prior to a certain test date, for tests conducted in Manila, and one week prior to test date, for tests conducted outside Manila.

Fill in the Application Form and send it or take it to the test centre with the following

1). id National ID
Any of the following may be considered as a valid ID:

Passport (valid at least 6 months before test date)

PRC Professional ID

SSS ID card

GSIS e-card

2.) photocopy of ID

3). 2 pieces of 2 x 2 (or passport-sized) coloured photos

4). test fee of PhP 8640.00

The Application Form must be duly filled in and manually signed by the candidate.

Keep pages i-iv of the application form and read regulations carefully.

Candidates taking the test outside their own country must present a passport.

The form can be submitted by any of the following methods:

A. Walk-in application

B. By courier or

C. By post

@Send the completed form along with all requirements (except original ID) to IDP Office

@Test fee can be paid in cash, bank draft or cashier's/manager's check.

@Checks must be written out to: IDP Education Pty Ltd

For Metro Manila candidates, confirmation letters shall be mailed to them at least a week before the test date confirming them of their schedule, including other test details.

For provincial applications, please see the list of agents where application forms may be obtained.

Candidates can also provide them a postal address to which they can send the application form:

email to hannah.esguerra@idp.com

fax your name and address to (02) 815 9875

call (02) 816 0755 extension 102/105/106/108 to speak to an IDP personnel

send a letter with your name and postal address to IDP Office On completion, the application form including a photocopy of the ID to be used on the day of the test and manager's check/bank draft for the registration fee should be sent by mail/courier to:

IDP Education Australia – Philippines

2/F Pioneer House Makati

108 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229

Metro Manila, Philippines

A schedule and venue for the speaking test is given at the time of the written test (unless the speaking test is conducted prior to written parts in which case the time and venue will be confirmed about one week before the speaking test).

IELTS BRITISH COUNCIL REGISTRATION - PHILIPPINES

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

It is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

It covers the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

BRITISH COUNCIL UK BASED IELTS

Address: 10th Floor Taipan Place F. Ortigas Rd. (formerly Emerald Ave.) Ortigas Center, Pasig
Telephone: +63 02 914 1011 to 14
Fax: +63 02 637 3231
E-mail: ielts@britishcouncil.org.ph

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippines-examinations-ielts-contactus.htm

REGISTRATION AGENTS in MANILA ONLY:

California English Language Center (Manila)
Unit 411 4F Don Santiago Bldg., Taft Ave., Ermita, Manila
(02) 522-4871
9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center (Quezon Avenue Branch)
10/F Triumph Building, 1610 Quezon Ave., Quezon City
(02) 926 6682
9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center (EDSA Taft Branch)
Unit 101-A, Giselle’s Park Plaza, EDSA cor Taft Ave. Pasay City
(02) 851-1739 / 09202969599 / 09273423388 / 09224140944
Careerworx Review Company
507 Prestige Tower, F. Ortigas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(02) 631-7001

Registration Procedures

Obtain an application form

a. by downloading.

(http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippines-exams-ielts-application-form.pdf)

b. from the British Council office at 10th Floor Taipan Place F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue) Ortigas Centre, Pasig City Registration Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

c. from thier registration agents.

Fill in the application form:

a. Do not forget to sign the application form.
b. Keep pages i to iv of the application form and read the Notice to IELTS Candidates very carefully

Submit the application form together with the following requirements:

a. valid national ID, which can be any of the following:

-passport

-PRC ID (for professionals)

-SSS ID or GSIS ID

-LTO Driver's License

*your ID should still be valid on your exam day

b. photocopy of ID (to be attached to application form)
c. 2 passport size coloured photos
d. test fee (Php 8,640.00)

Currently, British Council Philippines accepts the following forms of payment:
a. cash
b. manager’s or cashier’s cheque or bank draft (payable to the British Council)

All payments should be in Pesos only.

They do not accept credit card payments at this time.

How to submit your application form
Submit application form and requirements direct to British Counsil Office in Ortigas or to one of their registration agents.

Registration at our office is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Send through WWWExpress/DHL for free! Go to any WWWExpress/DHL outlet near you and quote 642210981 (this is the WWWExpress/DHL account of British Council).

WWWExpress/DHL will deliver your application to thier office free of charge.

If you are going to submit applications through courier, you do not need to send your original IDs. Only the photocopy of your ID should be sent to our office together with the application form and manager's cheque (payable to British Council) for the amount.

HOW WILL I KNOW THE VENUE AND TIME OF THE TEST?

During registration at the British Council office, you will be advised of the venue, if it is known. A reminder letter together with an official receipt will be given thus serving as the confirmation for the exam. However, if the venue is not advised:

1. Contact the British Council office

Telephone number: +63 02 914-1011 up to 14

Fax number: +63 02 637-3231

E-mail address: ielts@britishcouncil.org.ph

2. Contact thier registration agents.

The speaking tests may be scheduled within five days before or after your scheduled written test. In case your speaking test is scheduled before the written test, you will be informed through a phone call. Otherwise, your schedule and venue for the speaking test will be given after the written tests.

@@@THINGS TO REMEMBER@@@

The IELTS exam starts at exactly 9:00am.
You should arrive at the test venue at 8:00am to complete pre-test requirements
and to check your candidate number and seat assignment.

@@@IMPORTANT INFORMATION@@@
Candidates should register for the test at least 2 weeks before the test date. Some tests fill up before this time, so you are advised to register earlier.

NCLEX PROCEDURES - PHILIPPINES

Dedicated to Andrei Garcia

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered / Practical Nurses (NCLEX-RN / PN)

What is the NCLEX Examination?

The NCLEX examinations is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. NCLEX examination results are an important component used by boards of nursing to make decisions about licensure. Only boards of nursing can release NCLEX examination results to candidates.



The NCLEX examination is administered in the United States, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The use of the same examination by all jurisdictions facilitates licensure by endorsement from one board of nursing to another.

Beginning January 2005, the NCLEX examinations will be administered internationally in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Republic of China, London, England, and Seoul, South Korea. (Taken from http://www.ncsbn.org/).

Eligibility Requirements

To take the NCLEX examination, candidates must satisfy these requirements:

? Apply for licensure in the state or territory in which you wish to be licensed.
? Meet all of the board of nursing
? Eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX examination.
? Register for the examination.

Registration Process Overview

1. Submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing in the state or territory where you wish to be licensed.
2. Register for the NCLEX examination with Pearson VUE.
3. Receive Confirmation of Registration from Pearson VUE.
4. The board of nursing makes the candidate eligible to take the NCLEX.
5. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE.

If more than two week have passed after you have submitted a registration for an NCLEX examination and received confirmation from Pearson VUE, and you have not received an ATT, please call Pearson VUE at the appropriate number listed on the inside front cover. (Taken from http://www.ncsbn.com/).

Examination Fee and Registration Information Fee

The fee for taking the NCLEX examination is $200. You may also have to pay other fees for licensure required by the board of nursing in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

You must check with your board of nursing to find out about these fees.

If you choose to schedule your NCLEX examination at the Hong Kong, London, or Seoul test centers, you will have to pay an international scheduling fee of $150 plus a Value Added Tax (VAT) where applicable. These fees will be charged when you schedule your examination appointment.

Registration Time Limit

All NCLEX examination registrations will be remain open for a 365-day time period during which a board of nursing may determine the candidate?s eligibility. The time period begins when the board of nursing receives the candidate?s registration from the test service. Once a candidate is made eligible

CALIFORNIA NCLEX APPLICATION www.philippinenursesinfo.com

FIRST TIME CALIFORNIA STATE BOARDS TEST TAKERS

HOW TO OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FORM

First get a copy of the California Board of Registered Nursing Application Form. You will need ADOBE READER to view the file.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

This is one of the first forms that you will need to accomplish basically it includes your personal information. Fill in the necessary information and here are some tips and frequently asked questions I encountered when filling up this form.


ADDRESS:

If you have a relative or family member residing abroad whom you can trust and at the same time ask for little favors then if possible try using a US Address they say that it makes communication faster between you and the Board of Nursing just in case they need something from you. Also it is obvious that mailing time would be faster since letters are only transmitted to the same country as compared to having it mailed in another country. I also say ask for little favors because technically speaking when you mail your forms it would have to come from that US address too so what will happen is that if you are here in the Philippines you will mail the personal forms to your relatives address and they will be the one to mail it to the Board of Registered Nursing… sounds complicated but I hope you get what I mean. If you do not know anyone abroad then just use your address here in the Philippines.


SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Most of us do not have this not unless you can legally work in the US so in most cases you just leave it blank.

Place your 2×2 picture on the second page beside the date on the lower part of the page using tape NOT glue.

Do NOT forget to include your application and fingerprint card processing fee please refer to the application form for the exact amount ($107.00 for application and fingerprint card).

Make sure it is payable to the BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING.

The rest of the application are pretty much self explanatory so this form has 2 pages.

There is a part about an INTERIM PERMIT which basically says that they give you like a temporary permit to work while while waiting for the exam results which is valid for 6 months or until your results have been released. Personally, I did not avail of it since I won’t be able to use it since I do not have papers to work in the US. So I would rather save the $35.

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT
One of the forms for the California BON is the forms to be given to your school registrar and then they would be the one to submit it through mail to the California BON. As for my tip just try to clarify everything with your school registrar so that less errors would be made in terms of processing.

BREAKDOWN OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSING PROGRAMS and NURSING PROGRAM VERIFICATION

Just fill out the parts where it asks you to fill which is basically the personal information and the rest will be filled out by your nursing program. Usually they mail it together with your TOR which was filled by the school registrar.

LETTER OF EXPLANATION or COPY OF LOCAL LICENSE
If you do not have your local license yet just mail them your board certification that you passed which you can request in PRC once you know you passed the exam. And well if you have your license already then just scan it and print it and attach it together with the other documents you will submit.

FINGERPRINT CARD
You would have to request for this separately you can request by going to this link: California Finger Print Card Request

Read thru the instuctions there and wait for it to arrive in your mail. Then you can accomplish the fingerprint in the NBI in Carriedo. I am not sure if it can be done in other NBI branches.

Once accomplished, mail it together with your other forms and DO NOT BEND the fingerprint card so if you can place it in a hard envelope the better. What I did was I improvised an envelope using a folder.

They just need one copy but just in case the print is rejected provide them another copy so you would not have to mail it separately when they ask for another one.

Here are the things that YOU will mail to California BON:
Application for Licensure by Examination
Letter of Explanation/ Copy of PRC License
Request for Disabilities Form (if applicable)
Fingerprint Card (2)
Fees for Application Process & Fingerprint Card
Things that the SCHOOL will mail to Cali BON:
Request for Transcript form + TOR and RLE Records
Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs Form
Nursing Program Verification Form

As much as i am giving here tips and guidelines please refer and read the instructions that comes with the forms. There might have been changes in terms of fees and other instructions so it is important to refer to them still.

The processing of my application took about 2 months but then they requested for subject description so it took me another month to accomplish that. But I think the subject description is a case to case basis. In general, waiting period for your application is 3- 6 months depending on the bulk of applicants.

Last tip, if you are to use Fed Ex or Special Couriers in mailing remember that they will not accept PO Box address that comes with the form so you can use this address instead:
Board of Registered Nursing
1625 North Market Blvd,
Suite N217 Sacramento, CA 95834-1924

Please do not forget to read the directions that comes with the application form and use the checklist that comes with it too its very helpful so that you do not miss out any information.

DECIDING TO TAKE THE NCLEX HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES???

The NCLEX exam started last August 23, 2007 in the Philippines, this is such a great opportunity that has been given to filipinos. The exam started at 9 o clock in the morning.

To avail the schedule of NCLEX exam in the Philippines you have to call the Asia Pacific Region, in Australia, and their number is 61-2-9478-5400, you tell them you wish to ask for a schedule exam in Makati.

They would be asking for your candidate number and your credit card number and they would be asking you what schedule it is you want to take. Registration is done through the internet while scheduling is done through calling the Pearsonvue contact number.

However, for those second takers who did not pass the exam on first take should have to resubmit an application to the Board of Nursing and pay the fee to Pearson-Vue again to get the ATT. You will be unable to even schedule an exam until you have the ATT in hand.

Pearson Professional Centers-Manila, Philippines 8210

CONTACT NUMBER:2929 78032
ADDRESS:7th Floor, Trident Tower312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue,Makati City, Manila

The NCLEX Examination Process

All exam registration will remain a 365-day time period which a board of nursing may determine the candidate's eligibility.

Candidates who are not made eligible by their board of nursing within the the idol search forfeit their registrations, including the candidate registration fee. Candidates who wish to take an NCLEX examination will need to re-register, including repaying the examination fee, in order to receive an examination.

Students can register for the NCLEX examination and pay the $200 by credit card by calling Pearson VUE at 866.496.2539 or register via the Internet at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex.

1. Apply for licensure to the board of nursing in the state where you wish to be licensed. Contact state board for the requirements.Like for example, you are interested to apply for the California Board of Nursing. try to see the website so you'd be able to know about the fees.2. Register for the NCLEX examination with Pearson VUE by mail, telephone or via the internet.Notes:

The name with which you register must match exactly with the printed name on the identification you present at the test center.

If you provide an e-mail address when registering for the NCLEX examination, all subsequent correspondences from Pearson VUE will arrive ONLY BY E-MAIL.

If you do not provide an e-mail address, all correspondences from will arrive only through U.S. mail.

All NCLEX examination registrations will remain open for a 365-day time period during which a board of nursing may determine your eligibility to take the NCLEX examination.

There is no refund of the $200 NCLEX registration fee for any reason.

3. Receive Confirmation of Registration from Pearson VUE.

4. Receive eligibility from the state board of nursing you applied for licensure with.

5. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE.If more than two weeks have passed after you have submitted a registration for the NCLEX examination and received a confirmation from Pearson VUE, and you have not received an ATT, please call Pearson VUE.You must test within the validity dates of your ATT. These validity dates cannot be extended for any reason.

6. Schedule an appointment to test by visiting www.pearsonvue.com/nclex or by calling Pearson VUE.

To change your appointment date:

For exams scheduled on: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, call Pearson VUE at least 24 hours in advance of the day and time of your appointment.

For exams scheduled on: Saturday, Sunday and Monday, call Pearson VUE no later than Friday at least 1 full business day in advance of the time of your appointment.

7. Present one form of acceptable identification and your ATT on the day of the examination.
The only acceptable forms of identification in test centers in the U.S., American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Virgin Islands are:

U.S. drivers license (not a temporary or learners permit)
U.S. state identification
Passport

For all other test (international) centers, only a passport is acceptable.

All identification must be written in English, have a signature in English, be valid (not expired) and include a photograph.

Candidates with identification from a country on the U.S. embargoed countries list will not be admitted to test.

You will not be admitted to the examination without acceptable identification and your ATT.

If you arrive without these materials, you forfeit your test session and must re-register; this includes re-payment of the $200 registration fee.

8. Receive your NCLEX examination results from the board of nursing you applied for licensure with within one month from your examination date.

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