The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 1,156 out of 1,806 candidates successfully passed the Philippine Nurses Special Professional Licensure Examination conducted by the Board of Nursing in June 2024. The examination was held in various locations including Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; Al Ahmadi, Kuwait; Al-Khobar, Jeddah, and Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Doha, Qatar; Manama, Bahrain; and Singapore.
Examination and Board Members
The licensure examination was overseen by the dedicated members of the Board of Nursing:
- Hon. Elsie A. Tee, Chairman
- Hon. Carmelita C. Divinagracia, Member
- Hon. Elizabeth C. Lagrito, Member
- Hon. Zenaida C. Gagno, Member
- Hon. Marylou B. Ong, Member
- Hon. Merle L. Salvani, Member
- Hon. Leah Primitiva S. Paquiz, Member
Registration Requirements for Successful Examinees
The PRC has outlined the requirements for those who successfully passed the examination and need to complete their registration. The following items must be brought for the registration process:
- Downloaded and duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal.
- Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only).
- Two pieces of passport-sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag).
- Two sets of documentary stamps.
- One piece of a short brown envelope.
Successful examinees are required to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Importance of Registration
Completing the registration process is essential as it formalizes the entry of new professionals into the nursing field. This ensures that all practicing nurses meet the standards set by the PRC and are duly recognized for their qualifications and commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services.
Congratulations to the New Nurses
We extends our heartfelt congratulations to the new nurses who passed the June 2024 Philippine Nurses Special Professional Licensure Examination. Your dedication and hard work have led to this significant achievement. You are now part of a vital profession dedicated to improving health outcomes and providing compassionate care.
SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES WHO GARNERED THE TOP 10 HIGHEST PLACES
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the June 2024 Philippine Nurses Special Professional Licensure Examination am the following:
PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS
The performance of schools in the June 2024 Philippine Nurses Special Professional Licensure Examination in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:
Any discrepancy in the report is not intentional on the part of the Commission, but rather due to miscoding of school codes by the examinees themselves. Concerned schools may write the Commission for correction.
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES
The academic content of nursing education in the Philippines covers a comprehensive range of subjects and topics to equip aspiring nurses with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for their professional practice. Here's an overview of the academic content typically included in Philippine nursing programs:
1. Basic Sciences: Nursing education usually begins with foundational courses in basic sciences, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. These courses provide students with a solid understanding of the human body's structure and function, as well as the principles of disease processes.
2. Behavioral Sciences: Courses in psychology and sociology are integrated into nursing curricula to help students understand human behavior, social determinants of health, and the psychosocial aspects of patient care. This knowledge is essential for effective communication, therapeutic relationships, and holistic patient care.
3. Nursing Theory and Practice: Nursing theory courses introduce students to the conceptual frameworks, models, and theories that guide nursing practice. They learn about the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Clinical practice experiences allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings under the supervision of experienced nurses and clinical instructors.
4. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Medical-surgical nursing courses cover the care of adult patients with various medical and surgical conditions. Topics include pharmacology, pathophysiology, perioperative care, wound management, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
5. Maternal and Child Health Nursing: This area of nursing education focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the health of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Topics may include prenatal care, labor and delivery, newborn care, pediatric growth and development, and pediatric diseases and disorders.
6. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing: Courses in mental health and psychiatric nursing address the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health disorders and psychosocial problems. Students learn therapeutic communication techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and mental health promotion and prevention strategies.
7. Community Health Nursing: Community health nursing emphasizes the promotion of health and prevention of illness within communities. Students learn about epidemiology, community assessment, health education, disease prevention, and healthcare delivery in diverse community settings. Community immersion experiences allow students to work with community members and healthcare providers to address local health needs.
8. Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues: Courses in nursing ethics and legal issues explore ethical principles, professional standards of practice, legal regulations, and ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in nursing practice. Students learn about patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making processes.
9. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing research courses introduce students to research methods, evidence-based practice principles, and the critical appraisal of research literature. They learn how to use research findings to inform clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge.
10. Leadership and Management: Nursing leadership and management courses prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare settings. Topics may include healthcare systems and policies, organizational behavior, human resource management, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
In addition to these core academic subjects, nursing programs in the Philippines may offer elective courses or concentrations in specialized areas of nursing practice, such as critical care nursing, oncology nursing, gerontological nursing, or palliative care. Clinical rotations and practicum experiences are integral components of nursing education, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and long-term care facilities.