All the efforts are not wasted, by this dedicated student, a most promising good nurse!

Their parents and their love ones are proud of them. Congratz guys you deserve it.

Here is the topnotcher of Nursing board exam June 2009!

1. Golda Manto Yap, FELIPE R. VERALLO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION - 86.80%

2. Ronie Rose Capati Arevalo, Adamson University — 86.40%

3. Michelle Alejandro Barberan, Arellano University-Manila — 86.20%

4. Caroline May Rellosa Chamen, Philippine College of Health & Sciences — 86.00%

Clarissa Leonor Tible Escober, Naga College Foundation — 86.00%

5. Marco Magtulis Dometita, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%

Margaret Cheung Encarnacion, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%

Marc Bago-Od Marzan, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%

Lalaine Lim Perlas, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela — 85.80%

Debbie Rose Uy Tanengsy, Velez College — 85.80%

6. Lisa Angelica Vela Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.60%

7. Adrian Patrick Patawaran Calimag, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%

Jed Asiaii Mariano Dimaisip, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.20%

Aaron Miranda Esporlas, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%

8. Mary Joy Sarreal Crisostomo, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%

David John Gabriel Egbalic Cristobal, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%

Libby Joy Recinto Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%

Ma Paula Rhove Rivera Ortega, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.00%

Andrew Chua Tiu, Velez College — 85.00%

Ginelle Marie Galarpe Visaya, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%

9. Helene Marie Mejorada Calderon, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

Abigail Ann Borromeo Candelario, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

Jan Benzon Tan Chan, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

Anna Melissa Señga Lo, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

Jernedell Geishar Tabugara Mabiling, Western Mindanao State University — 84.80%

Von Vener Palicpic Miguel, Perpetual Help College of Manila — 84.80%

Johanna Thomas Yu, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%

10. Angela Carmela Fernandez Agbay, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Pheelyp Edward Cruz Aytona, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Julienne Katrina Bulaon Beltran, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Maria Rosario Angala Brillante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Jasper Quintana Castillo, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Diane Rachelle Cruz Crisostomo, Centro Escolar University-Malolos — 84.60%

Jose Mari Niño Leonor Cuarto, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Salvador Isidro Buban Destura, Immaculate Conception College-Albay — 84.60%

Abigail Joanna Uy Doluntap, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Rove Ann Tonolete Enguerra, Trinity University of Asia (Trinity-QC) — 84.60%

Jana Flores Fragante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Jan Igor Temple Galinato, Mindanao State University-Marawi City — 84.60%

Divina Viktoria Pobre La Torre, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Vanessarose Delavin Lim, Far Eastern University-Manila — 84.60%

Rachel Rañola Milante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Loraine Ab-Abaen Payangdo, Benguet State University-La Trinidad — 84.60%

Kristine Arcilla Ramos, Catanduanes State Colleges-Virac — 84.60%

Robert Joe Isip Sagum, Far Eastern University-Manila — 84.60%

Ingrid Buela San Juan, University of the Philippines-Manila — 84.60%

Christelle Miracle-An Quizon Santiago, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%

Jian Laurice Ramos Sicat, Angeles University Foundation — 84.60%

Miriem Paulle Beltran Soriano, Saint Louis University — 84.60%

Teddy Jr Chan Untalasco, Lorma College — 84.60%

Attention to all the newly R.N., more unemployed nurses will be hired under the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to Nelia Mabilog, Senior Labor and Employment Officer of DOLE in Iloilo, another batch of 160 nurse trainees will be hired under the NARS program, starting in October 1, 2009 in some of the Municipalities of the said provinces. Interested qualified applicants can register online at http//www.nars.dole.gov.ph.

Qualification for six month employment-cum-training program:

1. Nurses who are not over 35-year old

2. Nurses with valid nurse license issued by the Philippine Regulations Commission

3. Nurse with no nursing-related practice for the past three years.

Applicants who failed to join the initial 160 hired nurses under the program that are currently deployed in rural areas of Iloilo and Guimaras will be given priority in this batch, as Mabilog said.

An amount P8,000 stipend/allowance per month while on training to perform public health functions and the necessary clinical tasks to enhance their skills, employability in local hospitals and eventually in medical center abroad.

• As a nurse is more frequently in contact with the patients, he/she should have excellent communication skills. These include speaking as
• A good nurse should be highly qualified and trained. She/he should have a sound knowledge of the nursing profession, obtained from a reputed institute. He/she should always be ready to learn more. Good professional skills are a must for the nurse.
• well as listening skills. The nurse should be able to openly talk with the patients and their family members in order to understand their needs and expectations. He/she should be able to explain the treatment given to the patient.
• Watchfulness is an important quality of a good nurse. He/she should be alert every moment about the condition of a patient. He/she should be able to notice a minor change in the patient’s health status.
• A good nurse should have an emotional stability. Nursing is a very stressful job. Everyday the nurses witness severe traumatic situations, surgeries and deaths. The nurse should be mentally strong and should not get disturbed by such incidences.
• Good presence of mind is crucial in the nursing profession. In any critical condition or medical emergency, if the doctor is not there, then the nurse should not get confused. He/she should be confident enough to take the correct decisions.
• Kindness and empathy are the qualities that every nurse should possess. The nurse should be calm and kind to the patients, even if they are aggressive. The nurse should understand the pains and suffering of patients. He/she should provide comfort and sympathy to the patients, instead of getting angry with them.
• A good nurse should be flexible about his/her working hours and responsibilities. Nursing is a time demanding profession. It’s not like that to work for specific hours. Medical emergencies can occur at any time. Nurses often have to extend their duty hours, work in overnight shifts, or work on weekends too. They should not complain about that.
• A good nurse should have a strong physical endurance. He/she should be able to perform a number of taxing maneuvers, stand up for a long period of time or lift heavy objects/people on a daily basis.
• A nurse should have a respect for people and rules. He/she should be devoted to the profession. He/she should be aware of different cultures and traditions and confidentiality requirements of the patients. He/she should respect the wishes of the patients.
• A nurse should be active and cheerful. Her/his presence should make the patient relaxed and comfortable. The nurse’s pleasant appearance can reduce the patient’s stress and pains. His/her voice should be soft and gentle.