The
Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination is the examination taken by graduates
of BS Nursing in order from them to have a license to practice the profession
in the Philippines.
Requirements
In order to qualify for the Philippine nurse licensure examination, an
applicant must satisfy the following conditions, at the time of his/her
filing of the application:
1. A citizen of the Philippines
2. At least eighteen (18) years of age. Note: Any underage applicant who
successfully passes the exam shall not be issued a license to practice
the profession until he or she reaches the age of majority.
3. A person in good health and of good moral character
4. A holder of a bachelor degree in nursing from a college or university
duly recognized by the proper government agency
An
applicant must also complete the following requirements for examination:
* Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE)
* Operating Room
Major Scrubs - 5
Minor Scrubs – 5
* Delivery Room
Handled - 5
Assisted - 5
Cord Dressing - 5
Other
requirements for filing for an application for the nurse licensure examination
are the following:
* Original and photo/xerox copies of Transcript of Records with Special
Order and Date of Graduation (Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs
accredited by recognized accredited agencies under the FAAP are exempted
from SO [B]). Graduates of New Schools/degree Programs must submit School
Recognition and/or Permit to operate.
* Original and photo/xerox copy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate (in NSO
security paper; if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy from the Local
Civil Registrar)
* Original and photo/xerox copies of Marriage Contract in NSO security
paper (for married female only; if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy
from local civil registrar).
* Four (4) passport size colored pictures in white background with complete
name tag.
* Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
* Other specific requirements as required by the Commission and/or Professional
Regulatory Board.
Application
Steps
STEP
1. Secure Action Sheet from the PRC Customer Service Center (CSC) and
accomplish the same.
STEP
2.Submit the Action Sheet for processing and evaluation at any of the
Processing Windows together with the other requirements needed for filing
an application.
NOTE:
Secure the following from the processor upon approval of your application:
Computerized
Application form (CAF)
* Permanent Examination and Registration Record card (PERRC) (for first-timers)
* Notice of Admission (NOA)
* STEP 3. Pay examination fee at any of the Cashier Windows. Get Official
Receipt.
* Baccalaureate Degree - P 600.00
* Non-Baccalaureate Degree - P400
* Removal - P300.00
STEP
4. Pay for metered documentary stamps and mailing envelope with metered
documentary stamps at the CSC.
STEP
5. Accomplish the CAF, PERRC, and NOA. Indicate the Official Receipt number,
date, and amount on the CAF.
STEP
6. Proceed to any of the Issuance Windows (Window 9, 10, 11, 12) for final
review of qualifications and documents and issuance of NOA, Applicant's
Stub, Program of Examination, Examinee's Guide and Self-Instruction Sheet.
STEP
7. Keep the Notice of Admission, Official Receipt, and the Applicant's
Stub. Bring these with you on the first day of the examination. For further
information, read the General Instructions at the back page of the Notice
of Admission, Program of Examination, Examinee's guide and Self-Instruction
Sheet.
STEP
8. Bring your NOA when you verify with the PRC your school and building
assignment which will be posted at the PRC premises two (2) three(3) working
days before the examination date.
Exam
Fees
Applicants for licensure examination and for registration shall pay the
prescribed fees set by the Professional Regulation Commission.
* Baccalaureate Degree - P 600.00
* Non-Baccalaureate Degree - P400
* Removal - P300.00
Exam
Schedules
The Philippine Nurse Licensure examination is held twice a year, during
June and December of every year.
Passing
the Exam
In order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general average
rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) with a rating of not below
sixty percent (60%) in any subject. An examinee who obtains an average
rating of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but gets a rating below
sixty percent (60%) in any given subject must take the examination again,
but only in the subject or subjects where he or she rated below sixty
percent (60%).
Others
What
to Bring on Examination Days?
* Notice of Admission
* Application Stub
* PRC Official Receipt
* Two or more pencils (No.2)
* Ballpens with BLACK INK ONLY
* One (1) piece Metered-Stamp Window Envelope
* One (1) piece Long Brown Envelope
* One (1) piece Long Transparent (non -colored) Plastic Envelope (to keep
above items)
What
to Wear on Examination Days?
* MALE - school uniform/white polo shirt or T-shirt (tucked-in)
* FEMALE – school uniform / white blouse or T-shirt
General
Instructions To Examinees
* Report to the Test Center before 6:30 a.m. on the first day of examination
to verify your room and seat numbers.
* Late examinees will not be admitted.
* Attend to your personal needs before the start of examination in every
subject. No examinee will be allowed to go out of the examination room
while the examination is in progress.
* Always put your answer sheet on top of the armchair while taking the
examination.
* Stop answering the test questions at the end of the time allotted for
the subject. Arrange your test papers as follows:
1. Notice of Admission;
2. Answer Sheet; and
3. Test Questionnaire
* Do not leave the room until
1. your answer sheet and test question set are received by the room watchers,
2. you have signed, indicated the time and set ( A or B ) on the Examinees
Record of Attendance, and
3. the lower portion of your Notice of Admission (Certification on the
Receipt of Test Papers) is signed by the Room Watchers and returned to
you.
*Source:www.prc.gov.ph
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