www.littlenars.com | Dianne Peña

Since July 2009 (yes, after I passed the NLE), I’ve been meaning to make a blog post on the people, event, things that made me thankful for my life…I don’t know why I am finding it hard to write it. Anyway, In coordination with the National Thank You Day to be celebrated on October 20, 2009. Here is mine (trying my best).

10 Things LittleNars (Dianne) is THANKFUL OF..:

10. Destructors/Temptations/Pains
Well, Let’s say, you are one hell of a motivator for me. Enough said.

9. Little Angels
This goes to the random people who made my everyday as less stress and worry as possible. The person who washes and irons my uniforms and clothes, the jeepney driver who brought me safely to my destination, the owner of the canteen in which I ate frequently, the security guard for assisting me whenever I ask for directions etc., the person who offered me his seat at the LRT, my anonymous crush during the review (yeah, I didn’t got the chance to know his name. LOL), to those person who send text messages that made me smile and many more…

8. Technology
I never would have survived the stress and pressure that my academics and review proper brought me without the help of technology. Particularly the world wide web (blogging), which help me unload the most unbearable things, the TV series that I diligently follow and the music, which boost up my mood during travelling, sleeping and free time…

7. SMACC (St. Mary’s Academy of Caloocan City)
My High School Alma Mater, which helped me develop my comprehension and analytical skills. It reaaaally helped me a lot and I think, this has a big percentage that made me pass the 4 toxic years of BS in Nursing and most especially the Nursing Licensure Exam.

6. R.A GAPUZ Review Center
My Nursing Review Center (my mum’s choice though). Thank you for polishing my knowledge, skills, abilities and attitude as I take the Nursing Board Exam. Thank You for the tips and strategies you’ve given me. I also found new friends and made my stay there worthwhile.

5. Far Eastern University
My College Alma Mater, My training ground, my home. To the school, the administrators, the coordinators and my professors/clinical instructors… Thank you for teaching and leading me to the field that I have chosen— Nursing. Thank You for providing me the things that I need to be the great nurse that I envision it to be.

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According to Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) filing of applications for the November 29-30, 2009 Nursing Licensure Exam is now on-going. Deadline of filing is on the following dates:

• NEW / FIRST TIMERS – OCTOBER 16, 2009
• REPEATERS – SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

No application will be accepted after these deadline.

What to bring during Filing of Application for Nursing Licensure Exam:

• Duly accomplished Nurses’ Application Form
• NSO issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
• NSO issued Marriage Certificate (if applicable) (original and photocopy)
• TOR with scanned picture reflecting the remarks “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES” (original and photocopy)
• Duly notarized summary of RLE (original and photocopy)
• Duly notarized OR-DR cases (P40.00 per page)
• 4 pcs. Passport size colored picture with Name tag & on white background
• Recent Community Tax (Cedula)
• Examination Fee of P900.00
• 1 pc. window mailing envelope from PRC (Beware of fake envelopes)

* Metered Stamp is P21.00
*Over-all, you need to bring at least P1,300.00 for the filing
*Prepare for the long queue of line (with matching “SINGITS”)

Just to be ready:
*Bring ballpen
*Stamp pad
*Glue
*Stapler
*Food (Lunch and Merienda)

With that I will give you something to smile for….

Pamatay na banat habang nakapila sa PRC:

Boy: Uhh, excuse me miss anu na lang kulang mo?
Girl: Metered stamp na lang tapos issuance na… Ikaw?
Boy: Ang matamis mong pag “OO” sa pag-ibig ko…

*CHEEEEEESSSYYYYY!!!*

GOOD LUCK!!!:))

You might be wondering why I don’t have any post last June… Oh well this post will give you the most obvious answer…

I WAS REVIEWING FOR THE JUNE 2009 NURSING LICENSURE EXAM

Now that I answered the What and the Why… I will answer the Where…

I was reviewing at R.A Gapuz Review Center, SM Manila Branch. My mum was the one who insisted in enrolling at RAGRC because that was where she reviewed during her time. (And yes, I followed her…its like a “mother blessing”)

This review experience was my first attempt to independence. I didn’t join my friends in another review center because I want to start the first step in being away with them. I mean, Graduating means being on your own right? So when the time comes that I really need to be by myself, I can manage and handle it well. I was really sad at first but then as the review went along, I gained friends, a lot of friends.

I admit there were times that I can’t laugh to jokes because I am alone, there were times that I want to say something regarding the topic but cant and ended up texting my friends, there were times that I ate alone… However, it all paid off because I was able to concentrate well in the review without any temptations or distractions (peace my friends. LOL) I mean, you know what I am talking about right?

Anyway, here are some things that I would like to say about R.A Gapuz Review Center:

• We have short review hours – the good thing about it is that, you don’t get to have exhausted neurons and information overload in a day. You get to go home early, relax and study on your own or with your group.

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Due to insistent public demand regarding my post few months back about the best nursing review center… Here is my sentiment about it…

Everyone’s always wants to have the best, aim for the best and be the best. With that, no matter where you go, no matter what you do… there’s always someone or something who claims to be the best… To believe it, it is your choice…

I am not in the position to compare each nursing review center because technically, I have attended only one review center, which I discussed here. I don’t want to be biased because each review center is unique and has its own style in which, it can bring out the best in every reviewee. I don’t know what’s truth behind the here says and testimonies about each review centers. Lastly, I don’t know the specifics of each review center with regards to the fee, number of review hours, reviewers and schedule.

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1. Arrange your things (books, review materials, notes) and the place on where you intend to study. Make sure your place is conducive for learning. Keep it organized.

this is how my room ended up after the review...LOL!

2. Make a note for yourself. Put your goal or any motivational/inspirational thing you want. It can be a shout out board/freedom board/ post-it/ poster or whatever just as long as you can see it everyday.

i made this during my vacation at Zambales and use it as a wallpaper for my phone

3. If you’re self-reviewing, make yourself a schedule or a routine in which you can follow everyday. NO EXCUSES. If you’re enrolled in a review center, attend diligently and don’t be late (don’t be like me, I am always late. LOL!).

4. Do whatever you like with whomever you want before you start reviewing, because the moment you start, you have to stay focused. Be wise in using your NEURONS. They are really precious and you need to preserve as many of them as possible until the boards. LOL. (Please refer HERE for mine..)

5. PRAY. Pray for good health, better understanding of the things you need to learn, unending motivation and inspiration, good reviewers, conducive environment, passing the board exam for you and your friends and most especially to make right decisions (in both answering the exams and the everyday life).

I actually prayed the rosary and go to the church to offer a candle and a prayer every day during the review.

Since the start for the Nursing Licensure Examination review for November 2009 is coming, (or better yet, already starting for some…) and since I’ve experienced reviewing for the June 2009 NLE myself, here are some of my tips for you:

5. If you are planning to review with the help of a review center, make sure that you are comfortable and convenient with the price, location, population, and schedule because the least that you can have in reviewing is additional S-T-R-E-S-S (Review is enough stress already). Mind you, it is not about the popularity, percentage of passing or the “L” whispers (if there’s such thing) of the review center because if you would go for that and disregard the above, it ain’t going to work for you. Review is about RECALL and ROUTINE.

when i was scouting for a review center

4. When your review class starts, make sure to take down notes (don’t be lazy), listen attentively and recite if it requires you to recite in chorus until you get sick of those repetitions because that is one strategy that will really help you recall and retain the lessons.  The more senses you use, the more retention you’ll gain.

P.S During the examinations, I honestly think of my notes of where I have written the things I need to remember to answer the test questions correctly. It never failed me.

3. Practice answering previous board exam questions BUT DO NOT BUY BOOKLETS AT THE STALLS ALONG PRC. Their answer key is a disaster. (This tip was my only regret when I was reviewing. I focused myself into answering NCLEX questions because they said that the board is now NCLEX type, WHICH WAS NOT —for the June 2009 NLE) You can buy previous board exam booklets in your respective review centers or ask your friends to buy for you (if you’re self-reviewing) or lend you theirs if their finished.

i was answering this, i almost finished it. ALMOST:p

2. Always read your notes or the test questions provided for you every after your review class. Don’t let it wait and multiply. You won’t want yourself to be overflowed with review materials when the board exam is near and go gaga of what to read first— you can’t finish it, I tell you. The more the date is coming, the less should be your reviewing (you should have reviewed it by that time already) because you need to RELAX.

all the questionnaires from my review center...

1. NEVER BORROW REVIEW MATERIALS FROM OTHER REVIEW CENTERS IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED TO ANOTHER REVIEW CENTER. It will just confuse you. It’s OK to share a little, some mnemonics or technique, ask them on how to better understand a topic but not EVERYTHING. You and your friends will just end up debating and all. Also, you wont have anytime meeting with your friends because they are also busy reviewing and your schedule doesn’t compliment.

So there, I hope these will help you in your review… There will be more coming, so stay tuned. LOL. God Bless Nurses.

Current health issues are now becoming a trend in the Nursing Board Examination. Since the Board of Nursing is now incorporating board questions about recent health issues in the country, might as well give you certain topics that might come out:

1. Ebola Virus
2. SUICIDE (due to the “Ted Failon Issue”)
3. HIV/AIDS
4. H1N1 Swine Flu Virus (the recent outbreak) and also here.
5. Leukemia (due to the death of Francis Magalona)

P.S
This is just from the text message that I received few weeks ago from my school mates and friends, as the cliché goes, THERE’S NO HARM IN TRYING so why not read about these topics right? :]]

In my review class today, our concept is about professional adjustment. Our reviewer told us that to be able to pass the board exam, the trick is to know the specialization of the Board of Nursing because from that, you will know on where to focus in the review. He showed us the pictures of the current Board of Nursing and their specializations at the same time, he discussed their qualifications and how they made it to their positions (one of the sub-topic in Professional Adjustment).

Our reviewer told us to visit the website of the Board of Nursing and download the course outline/syllabus of the Nursing Licensure Exam. Less do people know that there is such thing. As I visit the site, I noticed that from the thousands of people who will be taking the Nursing Board Exam, there are only 1000 hits in that particular downloadable file.

I would also like to share it with you and I hope that this will help you in passing the Nursing Board Exam and not only to pass but to top it.

Good Luck and God Bless!!!

Please click here for the downloadable file in MS Word format.

If it doesnt work, please click here.