Preparing for the board exam is not that easy, it takes a lot of courage, perseverance and hardwork. Its just like a training before facing a war. I understand its hard but less assured when you take it seriously and by heart you'll able to overcome it. Here are some tips I applied when I was reviewing for the board exams:
*Manage your time. You can create a schedule or plan of activities. You can schedule every subjects with an aloted time. Time is crucial, time important, time is your enemy.
*You can review atleast 3 hours a day, excluding the time in your review class.
*Dont be absent, late or sleep in your review class.. you might miss some important lessons that may come out to your exam.
*Eat healthy foods, take some vitamins and exercise.. Sickness can be an element of destruction.
*Refrain from watching tv, music and lessen your surfing hours. If music can aid you... you can do so.
*Lessen hang outs and chitchats with friends, can be in medium of text, phone calls and chat.
*Have enough sleep and rest.. if you are reviewing for 2 hrs have yourself a rest for 15 mins.
*Dont study near or where you can see your bed.. there will be a mentality or tendency for you to become sleepy.
*If much as possible you can try reviewing during early morning.. where your mind is fresh and no one will dare to disturb you.
*Refrain from listening from loud and rock music.. you may try listening to classical and relaxing music.
*You can post your notes or signages in your room for you to be reminded about your lessons and exam.
*Post also a calendar in your room.. mark the exam date and cross out the passed days.. for you to know the remaining days.
*When reviewing time yourself with an alarm clock or a timer.. for you to be aware of the time.
*Dont be felt pressure, if you're tired dont force yourself lesson wont sink to your mind.. panicking and cramming wont help also.
*Dont settle with your book or review notes or lessons.. take some time to answer past board questions.. for you to be aware what board exam questions are and what strategies you'll make while answering it.
These are just my suggestions and practices that you can apply when reviewing for the board exam.. just enjoy it, take it one at a time and take it as a challenge.. The things you work hard for, are the things you deserve and goals that you'll achieve. Hope it can help.....
Linggo, Oktubre 20, 2013
Sabado, Oktubre 19, 2013
Bacolod Masskara Festival
Every October! Visit Bacolod City and let’s celebrate the MassKara Festival!
Kari na sa Bacolod kag magsinadya kita sa MassKara! (Come to Bacolod and let’s have fun at MassKara Festival!)
Every month of October in Bacolod, the City is celebrating the MassKara Festival. MassKara Festival is one of the famous and colorful festivals in the Philippines.
Bacolod City is the capital of Negros Occidental and is the “Sugar Capital” of the Philippines. It is the biggest and highly urbanized city in the island of Negros, the fourth biggest island in the Philippine archipelago. Bacolod is also known as the “City of Smiles” because of the sweet smiling faces of Negrenses.
Could say that MassKara Festival is the happiest festival in the country, but knowing its history is also to learn more of the drive and happy disposition of the Negrenses.
History
MassKara is coined from two words: Mass, which means “many, or multitude,” and Kara, a Spanish word for “face,” thus MassKara is a mass or multitude of smiling faces.
It rose from the gloom that enveloped the city in the 1980s, a period of tragedy and economic dislocation.
During this period, the prices of sugar in the world market were at an all-time low. Negrenses, including Bacoleños, were in a crisis as the province only relied in the sugar industry then.
The depression was further aggravated when passenger vessel Don Juan sank on April 22, where an estimated 700 Negrenses, including prominent families, perished.
In the midst of these tragic events, the city’s artists, local government and civic groups decided to hold a festival of smiles, because the city at that time was also known as the City of Smiles.
They reasoned that a festival was also a good opportunity to pull the residents out of the pervasive gloomy atmosphere. The initial festival was therefore, a declaration by the people of the city that no matter how tough and bad the times were, Bacolod City is going to pull through, survive, and in the end, triumph.
This act of collectively fighting back at life’s troubles is embodied in the MassKara Streetdancing lyrics: Sige lang… sige na! Bacolod bato kita! (It’s okay… it’s alright! No matter what adversity, Bacolod fights on!)
For Bacoleños, MassKara is a celebration and expression of thanks for the abundance of blessings life brings them.
Every year, the festival theme changes but one thing for sure is that it focuses on the transformation of Bacolod! MassKara is a celebration of everything the Bacolod community has achieved and worth celebrating.
What to Do and to Expect
Expect (heavy) traffic and re-routing of jeepneys. Lacson Street, also known as the tourism strip every MassKara Festival is being closed for the Electric MassKara Streetdancing Competition. This year it will be on October 14-15. This is where you can walk freely on the streets, drink beer, eat, dance and celebrate with live bands on the big stages setup by different establishment in Lacson. A happy street party!
If you’re not from Bacolod and you plan to go and celebrate the City’s MassKara Festival, it is best that you plan ahead especially if you’ll be staying in a hotel. Hotels in Bacolod even pension houses are already fully booked a month during the date of the festival highlights: the streetdancing competition on October 15-16. Next option is to stay at your friends’ house if you know someone in Bacolod and haven’t booked a hotel yet.
Ride a jeepney, not a taxi! You’ll save more especially if you’re stuck in traffic.
Since it’s the start of the rainy season, expect and be ready to get wet if you want to watch the streetdancing competition live on the streets. Bring an umbrella with you!
Wear your most comfortable footwear. You’ll be taking a very long walk (expect kilometers).
Beware of pickpockets!
How to Get There
The global location of Bacolod City is 10 degrees, 40 minutes 40 seconds – north and 122 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds – east with Bacolod Public Plaza as the benchmark.
From Manila, you can fly to Bacolod (Php2500++, round trip, 45 minutes). From Bacolod-Silay Airport, you can take a shuttle (Php75-100 per head), or a cab and ask to be dropped off to your hotel.
Most visited churches by PNLE takers
Prior to board exam, some takers take time to visit some churches. Some say they are miraculous.. some say it grants their wishes and prayers. I talked to some successful board passers and they suggested some.
St. Jude Thaddeus
1420 J. P. Laurel Sr. St. San Miguel, Manila City, Metro Manila
Some Board passers went to this church to cast their prayers and wishes.. most prayers where granted after the board exam results.. take time to lit red and white rose shaped candles beside the church.
May check novenas and prayers to this site: http://www.rcam.org/novena-guide/250-novena-prayer-to-st-jude-thaddeus- or their actual site at: http://stjudemanila.com/
Quiapo Church
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (canonically known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and informally as Quiapo Church) is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin-rite basilica located in the District of Quiapo in the City of Manila, Philippines. The church is famous as the shrine of the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ which many faithful claim to have miraculous powers.
One of the most visited churches in the Philippines.. Some takers visit this church as well. most people say that the Black Nazarene grant also their prayers and wishes. Just expect of bunch of people and devotees inside the church. Beware of snatchers that may take advantage as well.. Dont forget to lit some candles beside the church.
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National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Filipino: Pambansáng Dambana ng Ina ng Laging Saklolo) also known asRedemptorist Church and colloquially the Baclaran Church.
Baclaran is known for its Marian devotees, takers usually come here to ask for guidance, support and prayers. Most people and takers say that the that Our mother of Perpetual Help, grants whatever wish you have. not just for passing the board but as well as personal intentions. feel free also to buy flowers for the mother and light some candles beside the church.. expect also for a heavy crowd every Wednesday or of every first Wednesday of the month which is also known as the Baclaran day.
St. Clair Church
St. Clair Church is located in Katipunan, going there is simple by just riding a jeepney from UP Diliman or by just riding a LRT 2 and just drop by the Katipunan station, south wing. From there you can walk to your right and pass under the bridge.. and youll see vendors which will lead you to the church's entrance.
Most of board takers visits this place, they say its miraculous and proven grants people's wishes. A lot gives testimonials about the said miracle. Upon entering youll see vendors of eggs which are usually offered to St. Clair. You can buy those eggs for just 35 pesos and covered by the color coded translucent paper, which signifies your personal intentions. You will see there also the image of St. Clair and a wishing fountain in the facade of the church. Fresh sampaguita flowers are usually hung beside the image's feet. Beside the church you'll see a row of tables and chairs intended for you to write your wishes and prayers. A guard will provide you pieces of papers and a pencil. You may also bring your exam paraphernalia and rosaries, you may ask them to be blessed. Dont forget to pray or light a candle inside the church. And lastly dont forget to wish and toss a coin in the wishing fountain.. Some says most wishes are granted if you'll be able to shoot your coin on the top most level of the fountain.
I actually visited this churches and somehow helped me to boost my confidence and somehow guided me as well in facing the board exam.. Thankful for granting my wishes.
St. Jude Thaddeus 1420 J. P. Laurel Sr. St. San Miguel, Manila City, Metro Manila
Some Board passers went to this church to cast their prayers and wishes.. most prayers where granted after the board exam results.. take time to lit red and white rose shaped candles beside the church.
May check novenas and prayers to this site: http://www.rcam.org/novena-guide/250-novena-prayer-to-st-jude-thaddeus- or their actual site at: http://stjudemanila.com/
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (canonically known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and informally as Quiapo Church) is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin-rite basilica located in the District of Quiapo in the City of Manila, Philippines. The church is famous as the shrine of the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ which many faithful claim to have miraculous powers.
One of the most visited churches in the Philippines.. Some takers visit this church as well. most people say that the Black Nazarene grant also their prayers and wishes. Just expect of bunch of people and devotees inside the church. Beware of snatchers that may take advantage as well.. Dont forget to lit some candles beside the church.
The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Filipino: Pambansáng Dambana ng Ina ng Laging Saklolo) also known asRedemptorist Church and colloquially the Baclaran Church.
Baclaran is known for its Marian devotees, takers usually come here to ask for guidance, support and prayers. Most people and takers say that the that Our mother of Perpetual Help, grants whatever wish you have. not just for passing the board but as well as personal intentions. feel free also to buy flowers for the mother and light some candles beside the church.. expect also for a heavy crowd every Wednesday or of every first Wednesday of the month which is also known as the Baclaran day.
St. Clair Church
St. Clair Church is located in Katipunan, going there is simple by just riding a jeepney from UP Diliman or by just riding a LRT 2 and just drop by the Katipunan station, south wing. From there you can walk to your right and pass under the bridge.. and youll see vendors which will lead you to the church's entrance.
Most of board takers visits this place, they say its miraculous and proven grants people's wishes. A lot gives testimonials about the said miracle. Upon entering youll see vendors of eggs which are usually offered to St. Clair. You can buy those eggs for just 35 pesos and covered by the color coded translucent paper, which signifies your personal intentions. You will see there also the image of St. Clair and a wishing fountain in the facade of the church. Fresh sampaguita flowers are usually hung beside the image's feet. Beside the church you'll see a row of tables and chairs intended for you to write your wishes and prayers. A guard will provide you pieces of papers and a pencil. You may also bring your exam paraphernalia and rosaries, you may ask them to be blessed. Dont forget to pray or light a candle inside the church. And lastly dont forget to wish and toss a coin in the wishing fountain.. Some says most wishes are granted if you'll be able to shoot your coin on the top most level of the fountain.
I actually visited this churches and somehow helped me to boost my confidence and somehow guided me as well in facing the board exam.. Thankful for granting my wishes.
Filing in PRC
Filing for the board exam? What you'll expect when filing?PRC Central Office is located at P. Paredes St. cor. N. Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila.
PRC opens at 8am, you need to come there around 5am for you to be in front of the line. Youll expect a long line from applicants and renewals.
There are vendors outside: there are photo shops, Notary publics, xerox copiers, and computer shops. Dont entertain fixers, suddenly someone might approach you. Beware also from snatchers, just dont bring valuable things which are hot to the eyes. Bring snacks, water and candies, and just bring handy things as well. Bring fans and towels, its hot both inside and outside the office. Youll expect that its a long and tiring process, it may last for 4hrs for the entire process(depends the number of applicants and renewals). Come in a group, for a faster process and bring a stamp pad some stamp pads in PRC doesnt have inks. You can buy your mailing envelope outside the office but buy the metered stamp directly from PRC.Your proctor will ask you to provide another metered stamp which is bought directly from PRC. Bring extra money there might be some fees which is not included on the actual testing fee. There are comfort rooms inside the premise but expect also a long line on it. PWD and pregnants have priority lanes. Dont forget your Notice of Admission (NOA) thats your passport for the board exam. Vendors outside PRC also sells review materials and past board test questions, but just dont rely with the answers and contents.
If you want it to be less hassle, file ahead of time and ahead of the final submission. Good luck and expect the unexpected nurses. This is the second to the last step upon reaching your dreams.
Final Filing for the December 2013 PNLE
Here are the final schedule for filing your application for the December Nursing Board exam.
Repeaters: October 11, 2013
First Timers: October 25, 2013
Please accomplish your online application (OAS). You may visit the PRC website at http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/application/
First Takers
Retakers
Repeaters: October 11, 2013
First Timers: October 25, 2013
Please accomplish your online application (OAS). You may visit the PRC website at http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/application/
First Takers
1. Duly-accomplished OAS
2. NSO-issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
3. NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for female married applicant; original and photocopy)
4. Transcript of Records (TOR) that indicates and has the following:
2. NSO-issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
3. NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for female married applicant; original and photocopy)
4. Transcript of Records (TOR) that indicates and has the following:
- degree/course
- exact date of graduation
- Special Order (S.O.)/exemption/accreditation/deregulation status
- scanned picture and;
- the remark: “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY”
Note:
-Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accrediting agencies under the FAAP are exempted from S.O.
-Graduates of New Schools/Degree/Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to Operate.
-Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accrediting agencies under the FAAP are exempted from S.O.
-Graduates of New Schools/Degree/Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to Operate.
5. NOTARIZED Certificate of Undertaking
6. Examination Fee:
- Baccalaureate Degree: Php 900
- Non-Baccalaureate Degree: Php 600
- Removal: Php 450
7. 4 (four) pcs. passport-sized pictures in white background with complete name tag
8. 1 (one) piece window mailing envelope with metered postage stamp
9. Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
10. Other specific requirements (if there’s any) as required by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory Board.
8. 1 (one) piece window mailing envelope with metered postage stamp
9. Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
10. Other specific requirements (if there’s any) as required by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory Board.
1. Duly-accomplished OAS
2. NSO-issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
3. NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for female married applicant; original and photocopy)
4. Transcript of Records that indicates and has the following:
2. NSO-issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
3. NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for female married applicant; original and photocopy)
4. Transcript of Records that indicates and has the following:
- degree/course
- exact date of graduation
- Special Order (S.O.)/exemption/ accreditation/deregulation status
- scanned picture and;
- the remark: “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY”
Note:
-Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accrediting agencies under the FAAP are exempted from S.O.
-Graduates of New Schools/Degree/Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to Operate.
-Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accrediting agencies under the FAAP are exempted from S.O.
-Graduates of New Schools/Degree/Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to Operate.
5. NOTARIZED Operating Room and Delivery Room Cases
- Operating Room: Major Scrubs; Minor Scrubs
- Delivery Room: Handled; Assisted; Cord Dressing
7. NOTARIZED Summary of RLE (Related Learning Experience)
8. Examination Fee:
- Baccalaureate Degree: Php 900
- Non-Baccalaureate Degree: Php 600
- Removal: Php 450
9. 4 (four) pcs. passport-sized pictures in white background with complete name tag
10. 1 (one) piece window mailing envelope with metered postage stamp
11. Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
12. Other specific requirements as required by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory Board.
10. 1 (one) piece window mailing envelope with metered postage stamp
11. Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
12. Other specific requirements as required by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory Board.
Source: http://www.prc.gov.ph/examapplication.asp?svc_id=1
Mongol Pencil vs Faber Castell Pencil
Whats good with Mongol pencil no.2? Its cheap, you can buy it anywhere, you can buy it even outside the exam area. Its the traditional pencil which is used for exams. Has a ready to use eraser on top. Has easy grip due to its octagon diameter or shape. Can be easily sharpen.. Its down side: Some are fake, lead and some have cracks which easily break. Some not preferred for heavy shading, its messy, fragments of lead are spread in your sheet. Shading spreads when touched, will find your hands dirty after exam.. You'll suffer if your hands easily becomes wet or if left handed.
With Faber castell no.2, better choose the exam pack.. Some review centers prefer to use it, they say that it only commits low percentage of errors compared with mongol. They run tests between those pencils, and shades from faber are accepted by the machine versus shades from mongol. The lead doesnt easily break, not yet commercialized. It also has a great grip effect due to its diameter. Its not messy and shades doesnt easily spread. No fragments from the pencil and has consistency with shading. Its down side is that its more expensive and can buy it in major bookstores or department stores.
These are just my thoughts about the two pencils, and only gave suggestions. I'm not saying that when you use this specific pencil it will give you the assurance that you'll pass the exam.. Passing depends with the examiner, the readiness and the confidence in facing the battle. The results comes with you, not with the pencil and not with anybody else.
Biyernes, Oktubre 18, 2013
Nursing Informatics
*Utilizes information technology
*Science of using computer information in taking Nursing Profession.
*Faster Documentation
Con: -Legitimate infringement
-Violation of privacy
Just remember "INFO"
- Initial Recognition
*1992 - ANA (USA)
*2001 - certification
*Nursing Informatics Roles:
-Do basic troubleshooting
-Revise/ creation of software systems
-Quality Control
-Only the ADMIN gives for the password
-Network systems
*Data Warehousing(Unicode- is the standard code)
-MIS (Management Information System)
-HIS (Hospital Information System)
-Forms
*Telemedicine
- Patients are at home
*CPR/ EMR
-Computer based Patient Record
-Emergency Medical Record
*BDE
-Bedside Data Record
-Organization
*Blooms Taxonomy
*NANDA
*NOC
*NIC ( Nursing Intervention Classification)
*DSMIVTR
*Science of using computer information in taking Nursing Profession.
*Faster Documentation
Con: -Legitimate infringement
-Violation of privacy
Just remember "INFO"
- Initial Recognition
*1992 - ANA (USA)
*2001 - certification
*Nursing Informatics Roles:
-Do basic troubleshooting
-Revise/ creation of software systems
-Quality Control
-Only the ADMIN gives for the password
-Network systems
*Data Warehousing(Unicode- is the standard code)
-MIS (Management Information System)
-HIS (Hospital Information System)
-Forms
*Telemedicine
- Patients are at home
*CPR/ EMR
-Computer based Patient Record
-Emergency Medical Record
*BDE
-Bedside Data Record
-Organization
*Blooms Taxonomy
*NANDA
*NOC
*NIC ( Nursing Intervention Classification)
*DSMIVTR
Tips in taking PNLE( Nursing Board Exam)
Passing the board exam is the last step for you to be come a true and registered nurse. You can now add the much wanted "RN" to your name upon passing it. Here are some tips in taking the board exam.
*Check your exam room 1-2 days prior to exam.
*Know and remember your seat number.
*Buy your exam paraphernalia ahead of time.
*Bring your:
> NOA (Notice of Admission)
> pencil no.2 (some prefer to use faber castle than mongol)
> eraser (better to use staedtler)
> your mailing envelope
> documentary stamp(bought in PRC dont buy from street vendors outside)
> calculator (dont use scientific/programmable)
> long brown envelope (put your name inside)(for your answer sheets)
> long transparent envelope
> ballpen (sign pen not allowed)
> bring snacks (candies are allowed inside testing room)
> bring water for rehydration
> sharpener
*Bring your own snacks for breaks and lunch, some of canteens are crowded as well with fastfoods due to test takers
*Remove your uniforms logo/patch if has.
*Preferably use your clinical/school uniform: white socks/stackings, shoes without apron
*Be cautious with the time, time and pressure is your greatest enemy.
*Dont bring any review materials
*Bring handy belongings, dont bring valuable objects and gadgets. they will be surrender before the test.
*Bring a watch and sync it with your proctors time.. digital watches are not allowed.
*make yourself feel ready and equipped
*Pray before and after each exam.
*Always come a head of time
*Dont discuss your answers to your friends and fellow takers, it can affect the next test or adds up burden while waiting for the results.
*Always smile, smile to your co-taker and proctor
*You must feel perfect and positive, before and after the exam. Positive vibes attracts positive results
"Be yourself, do what needs you to do, do your best. No one is on top, rich, intelligent, or famous.. all of you are equal and standing on the same ground while taking the board exam."
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