YCW333 - NURSING RESOURCE & UPDATES (PHILS.)

Friday, June 13, 2008

MERGE- URC NCLEX REVIEW SCHEDULE

UNIVERSAL REVIEW CENTER
"Helping nurses pass the CGFNS & NCLEX-RN"
Room 315-316, Guadalupe Commercial Complex Bldg.,
Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City, Philippines
Tel.: 882-0431/614-0464
Mobile No.: 0917-528176

MERGE

"Multi-Educational Review Group Experts"

28 AM Bldg. Quezon Avenue, Q.C.

741-1336*742-0022

09062225227*09178681935*09219526710

Email: docmerge@yahoo.com

COMPREHENSIVE LECTURE REVIEW SCHEDULES: TOTAL COST: 12,000
This is the requirement for reservation: @1x1 pic (2 pcs) @PRC ID @P6,000

1.) June 25 to July 24 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: MERGE-Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel. 742-0022 / 741-1336

2.) August 8 to August 30 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: URC-Guadalupe, Makati City
Tel. 882-0431 / 614-0464

***FINAL COACHING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW***

FINAL COACHING REVIEW SCHEDULES: TOTAL COST: 6,000
This is the requirement for reservation: @1x1 pic (2 pcs) @PRC ID @P3,000

1.) July 8 to July 17 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: URC-Guadalupe, Makati City
Tel. 882-0431 / 614-0464

2.) July 20 to July 29 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: URC-Guadalupe, Makati City
Tel. 882-0431 / 614-0464

3.) Sept. 1 to Sept. 12 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: URC-Guadalupe, Makati City
Tel. 882-0431 / 614-0464

4.) Sept. 17 to Sept. 30 TIME 9am-6pm
Venue: URC-Guadalupe, Makati City
Tel. 882-0431 / 614-0464

RESOURCE: http://z11.invisionfree.com/Nurse_Barkada/index.php?showtopic=16
The other information indicated such as the COSTS - is authoer inquired.

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VisaScreen Program by CGFNS

Fees for VisaScreen®:
Visa Credentials Assessment Fee•VisaScreen®: Initial Certificate (Valid for five years)
$448.00 PLUS Order Processing Fee ($50.00).

Fees as of January 1, 2008. Fees may change without notice.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires, under section 343 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, internationally-educated healthcare professionals, such as:Registered Nurses seeking temporary or permanent occupational visas as well as those who are seeking Trade NAFTA (TN) status, to first obtain a CGFNS/ICHP VisaScreen Certificate as part of the visa process. VisaScreen is administered by the International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP) a division of CGFNS International.

Requirements for the VisaScreen® Program QUICK LINK:

http://www.cgfns.org/files/pdf/req/vs-requirements.pdf

FAQs for the VisaScreen® Program QUICK LINK:

http://www.cgfns.org/sections/tools/faq/vs.shtml

RESOURCE: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/programs/vs/

Thursday, June 12, 2008

SCVNPPI MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

Definition of SCVNNPI:

Society of Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners of the Philippines Inc.

How to find SCVNNPI:
OFFICE HOURS: 8-5
LOCATION: PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER
ADDRESS: East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
EXACT LOCATION: HOSPITAL BUILDING

DIRECTIONS:
1. leave an ID with the ENTRANCE guard
2. upon entering the building ride on the elevator located @ your right
3. go to the 3rd floor
4. upon stepping out of the elevator turn right and go straight thru the corridor
5. it is the FIRST OFFICE @ your right with the OFFICE NAME of:a. Department of Special Areas & b. Department of Clinical Areas
6. upon entering JUST SAY: "magpapaMEMBERSHIP po".
7.head back the same way you came from
8. get back the ID you left at the EXIT guard

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
1. provide your PRC number and Photocopy of your PRC ID
2. you must have your CPR valid ID with you and a Photocopy of that ID
2.a. or a photocopy of BLS/ACLS/PALS certificates

SPECIAL NOTE:

RED CROSS - BLS is OK

NC-CLEX ACLS & PALS ID and/or certificates are OK

CCNAPI ACLS is OK

PHC - BLS, ACLS, PALS are OK

Other Hospital Provided Trainings of BLS, ACLS, PALS are OK

JUST MAKE SURE ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE VALID UPON MEMBERSHIP

3. 1 piece 1x1 ID picture
4. PAY 200 pesos
5. Validity of the ID is 1 year
6. You then will receive a hard paper card like ID wherein you will paste your ID picture and laminate it yourself.

THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR THE FORM:
@IF you are NOT working - do NOT write anything under the EMPLOYMENT SECTION provided at the UPPER FRONT of the membership form
@IF you are NOT working - do NOT check the box provided at the UPPER BACK of the membership form
@IF you attended BLS, ACLS, PALS - CHECK the box provided at the UPPER BACK of the membership form that says attended 24 hours continued education or training related to cardiovascular topics.
@YOU will NEED to know the hours/days of each training you attended that is in relation with CARDIO there is a space provided at the BOTTOM FRONT of the membership form for this also make sure you know where you got your trainings from.

HOW TO CONTACT SCVNNPI: 925-2401 Loc 2358

PHC D.E.T.R. 2008 TRAINING COURSES

From the Department of Education Traiing and Research (D.E.T.R.)

@ the PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER
in Coordination with H.E.A.R.T and the Philippine Pediatric Society

PLEASE VIEW SCHEDULES BY CLICKING THE LINK PROVIDED:

http://philippinenursingseminars.blogspot.com/2008/06/phc-detr-2008-training-schedules.html

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
PRC license (photocopy) or
TOR
1x1 ID PICTURE

SUMMARY OF TRAININGS:

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Target Participants: All Healthcare Providers
Pre-Requisite: NONE
Training Hours: 8 Hours
Training Fee: 650
Validity: 1 year
Recommended for Nurses and other non doctor healthcare providers who wish to take ACLS

BASIC ECG
Target Participants: Paramedical Healthcare Professionals
Pre-Requisite: NONE
Training Hours: 16 Hours
Training Fee: 2500
Validity: NO EXPIRATION
Recommended for Nurses and other non doctor healthcare providers who wish to take ACLS

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
Target Participants: Medical & Paramedical Healthcare Professionals
Pre-Requisite: BLS & ECG (FOR NURSES)
Training Hours: 20 Hours
Training Fee: 3600
Validity: 2 years

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
Accredited by the Philippine Pediatric Society
Target Participants: Medical & Paramedical Healthcare Professionals
Pre-Requisite: NONE
Training Hours: 16 Hours
Training Fee: 1500

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY (BACK TO BASICS)
Target Participants: Medical & Paramedical Healthcare Professionals
Pre-Requisite: NONE
Training Hours: 24 Hours
Training Fee: 2000

For More Information:
TRAINING SECRETARIAT - TRAINING OFFICE
8th FLOOR MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER
tel: 925-2401 loc 3828 (LOOK FOR MS. INGRID)
email: heartfoundationinc@yahoo.com
mobile: 09175460021

RESOUCE:http://www.phc.gov.ph/detrsked2008.htm

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Some Vital Health Care Tips

TEXT MESSAGE PROVIDED BY KAYE-Z

Answer the phone by your LEFT ear.
Do NOT drink coffee TWICE a day.

DO eat your green & leafy vegetables.
Do NOT take pills with cool water.

DO exercise REGULARLY.
Do NOT have HUGE meals after 5pm.

DO live life to the FULLEST.
Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
Drink MORE water in the morning, LESS at night.
Keep your DISTANCE from hand phone chargers.

DO cherish the moments & friends.
Do NOT use headphones or earphones for long periods of time.
BEST sleeping time is from 10pm to 6am.
Do NOT lie down immediately after taking meds.
When phone battery is down to the last bar,

do NOT answer the phone coz radiation is 1000 times

DO provide SAFETY first to PATIENTS.

"OH & TELL ME MORE"

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Thanks for the HAPPY Text Message

- Hope you guys enjoy the KICKER =P

SPECIALTY NURSING ORGANIZATIONS

SPECIALTY NURSING ORGANIZATIONS

RECOGNIZED BY THE PNA

ASSOC. OF DEANS OF PHIL. COLLEGES OF NURSING (ADPC)
603 A. Tower II. Bayview International Towers
Roxas Blvd., Parañaque City
855-7010 (ADPCN off.). 713-3390 T/F

ASSOC. OF DIABETIS NURSE EDUCATORS OF THE PHIL.
Lot 4 Blk. 52, Apitong St., Marikina Heights
Marikina City
942-0313

ASSOC. OF NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PH
Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
9267618 T/F c/o Leah
7131063 T/F
7163901 Loc 383

ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE DUTY NURSES PRACTITIONERS
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
46 P. Sanchez Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Philippines
714-7445

CATHOLIC NURSES GUILD OF THE PHILIPPINES (CNGP)
393 Zigzag Hills, Malhacan
Meycauayan, Bulacan 3020
(044) 935-1710
(044) 721-1319 Fax

CARDIAC REHABILITATION SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (CCNAPI)

Suite 604, Medical Towers103 Herrera St., Legaspi VillageMakati City

(632) 893-3724/ 817-7393

(632) 817-7393 Fax

MOTHER AND CHILD NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHIL. (MCNAP)

Blk. 27 Lot 1 Lagro Subd.,
Novaliches, Quezon City
936-7732 Res. T/F
713.33.09 (UE)
715-0861 L-289

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT NURSES (NLPGN)
Ground flr., Bldg. 12, Administrative Office
San Lazaro Cmpd., Sta. Cruz, Manila
742-3944 Telefax

NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (NCF)
Garden Plaza Suites, 1030 Belen Street,
Paco, Manila

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHIL (OHNAP)
Rm 248 Cityland Condominium 8
Buendia Avenue, Makati City
894-3049 (Off.)
818-1111 L-237
893-6567

OPERATING ROOM NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (ORNAP)
RCB OR, 3rd floor, Philippine General Hospital
Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila
525-2754 Telefax

PHILIPPINE ONCOLOGIC NURSING ASSOCIATION (PONA)
Philippine General Hospital
Taft Avenue, Manila
521-8450 Loc 3560
536-4625 Telefax

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF EMERGENCY CARE NURSES
Dept. Emergency Medical Services, Ground Flr., PGH
Taft Avenue, Manila
521-8450 Loc 3923

RENAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (RENAP)
Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines
925-2401 L2474
929-1011 Fax

SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSE PRACTITIONERS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
925-2401 Loc 2358
924-6804 Fax

RESOURCE: http://www.pna-ph.org/mainframe.html

CCNAPI MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

Definition of CCNAPI:
Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines

How to find CCNAPI:
OFFICE HOURS: 8-5

LOCATION: PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER

ADDRESS: East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines

EXACT LOCATION: PHC Medical Arts Building

DIRECTIONS:

1. go straight in the building (for people with bags - there is a bag check)

2. upon entering the building turn left and ride on the elevator located @ your left

3. go to the 8th floor

4. upon stepping out of the elevator turn right and go straight thru the SHORT corridor

5. IMMEDIATELY turn left (CCNAPI office is the FIRST corner door)

6. head back the same way you came from

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1. provide your PRC number

2. bring 1 piece 1x1 ID picture

3. fill in the membership form and remember to sign thier signature coder

3. PAY 300 pesos

5. Validity of the ID is 1 year

6. You then will receive a credit card like ID (membership id will be given on the spot)

HOW TO CONTACT CCNAPI:

TEL: 63-2-925-2404 loc. 3823

EMAIL: ccnapi77@yahoo.com

MULTIPLY: http://www.ccnapi.multiply.com/ (their official posting site of activities and events)

WEBSITE: http://www.ccnapi.org.ph/

RENAP MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

Definition of RENAP: Renal Nursing Association of the Philippines

How to find RENAP:
OFFICE HOURS: 8-5
LOCATION: PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER
ADDRESS: East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
EXACT LOCATION: HOSPITAL BUILDING

DIRECTIONS:
1. leave an ID with the ENTRANCE guard
2. upon entering the building ride on the elevator located @ your right
3. go to the 4th floor
4. upon stepping out of the elevator turn right and go straight thru the corridor
5. at the end turn right (THIS IS SECTION 4A of the HOSPITAL BUILDING)
6. upon entering 4A which is a ward the location of RENAP OFFICE is behind the nurses' station
7. head back the same way you came from
8. get back the ID you left at the EXIT guard

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
1. create a list of references - personal or work related (It doesnt matter) - you will fill this out on their membership form.
2. provide your PRC number
3. NO need for ID picture
4. PAY 300 pesos
5. Validity of the ID is 1 year
6. You then will receive a hard paper card like ID wherein you will fill-in your name & signature

HOW TO CONTACT RENAP:
63-2-925-2404 loc. 2474

Monday, June 9, 2008

SPEECHWORKS INTERNATIONAL

CLICK ON PICTURE FOR CONTACT DETAILS

WHY TAKE A SECOND CHANCE WHEN YOU CAN HURDLE THE IELTS ON YOUR FIRST TAKE?

SPEECHWORKS
offers
the most comprehensive
IELTS PREP COURSE
in the country today.

Outstanding features:

Methodology
- Valid Pre-test and Post-evaluation
- Very personalized & individualized
- One-on-one Coaching in Speaking
- Guided Training in Writing with Grammar integration
- Confidence Building & Personality Enhancement Sessions
- Unlimited Laboratory hours
- Final Coaching
- Customized Schedule

Trainers:
- The most credible and highly experienced & competent International English Specialists (IELTS, TOEFL, TWE, TSE, TOEIC certified)
- Speech Consultants/Coaches
- Textbook Authors/Writers
- University English Lecturers/Mentors
- Industry Practitioners
- Multi-Awarded Educators

Resources:
- Most complete and up-to-date original materials
- More than 100 Listening, Reading & Writing Practice Tests
- 500 plus Speaking Topics for practice
- State-of-the-art Audio/Visual Facilities

Location:
- Very accessible, safe and conducive environment

PACKAGES:

IELTS Php 5,000
TOEFL Php 5,000
OET Php 4,000

(50% upon registration; 50% on the first day of class)

Pre-evaluation 500.00
(Simulated IELTS) (deductible from tuition fee)

Speaking Coaching only 500.00 per hour

One day IELTS Workshop 1,000.00

Tutorial 10,000.00

SCHEDULES
(M-W-F)

Morning Session 9am - 12pm

Afternoon Session 1pm – 4pm

Evening Session 6pm – 9pm

(T-Th)

Simulation/ Laboratory

Weekend

Saturday 8am – 4pm

Sunday (Workshop/Tutorials)*

*by special arrangement

CONTACT DETAILS

UD 9, David 2 Building, 567 Shaw Boulevard, Wack-wack, Mandaluyong City, 1551 Philippines
(0929) 3177898 (0922) 6065317
Telefax: (02) 7234482

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

They make your IELTS review experience FUN and provide the support that feels like family - because of them this author passed the IELTS generating a score of 8.0 - by the way the staff are "FRANK & OPEN" not to mention friendly - they make sure they stand by their promise which is "PASSING IN ONE TAKE!!!" - thanks to all SPEECHWORKS INTERNATIONAL staff and lecturers for your support and guarantee!!!