Nurse Care Plan

This will facilitate the licensure to CALIFORNIA for Filipino nurses who would prefer to take the NCLEX®.

~Step-by-step Procedure ~

How to get application form:

1. Please visit http://www.rn.ca.gov

2. Click the Licensure and Examination. (on the left side)

3. Then, Click the option Licensure by examination.

4. Lastly, click the Application for Licensure by Examination (PDF file)

5. Print the form.

How to acquire and accomplish the Fingerprint card:

MANUAL FINGERPRINT PROCESS

1. E mail the Board of Registered Nursing: Webmasterbrn@dca.ca.gov

2. Your e-mail must include “request for fingerprint card” as email subject, your name and your complete address (don’t forget your zip code).

3. Start by emailing them and request for Fingerprint card so that they will send you 2pcs of FBI fingerprint card.

4. The fingerprint card is expected to arrive 2-3weeks after they received your email.

5. Bring it to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).


How to apply for Request for Transcript and Breakdown for Educational Program
for International Nursing Programs

1. Go to your school where you graduated and bring your two forms:
a. Request for Transcript
b. Breakdown for Educational Program for International Nursing Program

2. Pay for Certification

3. Then proceed to the Nursing Department and present the following:
a. Official receipt
b. Photocopy Related Learning Experience (RLE) Record
c. Original or photocopy Transcript of Records (I suggest give the original.)
d. Request for Transcript and Breakdown for Educational Program for International Nursing Program forms

4. Wait for the release. This may take more or less 5 working days.

5. If your forms are accomplished, have your papers authenticated, this is if you did not submit original TOR and RLE Records. Proceed to the cashier pay for Authentication Fee (P25 per pages-EAC).

6. Then submit the forms and the receipts to the registrars office.

My remarks: Don’t forget to ask for envelope! Everything must be authenticated!

And you’re done!!!

Examination Application Requirements Checklist

Applicants must provide the following:

• Appropriate fee
• Completed Application for Licensure by Examination
• Completed fingerprints card
• One recent 2” x 2” passport-type picture
• Request For Transcript Form completed and forwarded directly from the nursing school with certified transcript
• Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form
• Submit a copy of your license or diploma
• Photocopy of your license card
• Board rating from PRC, and board certificate for foreign purposes(P75)

Board Address and Website


Mailing address: Board of registered Nursing
P. O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

Street Address for overnight
or in-person delivery: Board of Registered Nursing
400 R Street, Suite 4030
Sacramento, Ca 95814-6239

Web site: http://www.rn.ca.gov



Application Fee Schedule

Application for licensure by examination only

Application fee----------$ 75.00
One Fingerprint card-----$ 32.00
TOTAL FEE $107.00


NOTE: For the complete list of the State, please click NCSBB

DISCLAIMER:

This is not to encourage everyone to do-it-yourself unless you are confident you can make it. I am not an expert on documents processing and whatever the result of your application process, I have no any responsibilities and/or liabilities for it. Every nursing council has its own website and downloadable candidate bulletin so PLEASE visit their website and download the latest bulletin. Read it carefully and follow the instructions diligently before you attempt processing your application.

There were like mushrooms of review centers sprouting from one place to another. We don't know their credibilities but still we enroll and entrust to them our futures hoping that they could help us pass the examination.

Lets admit, we are easily drained by their advertisements that they produces Top Notchers and had a high caliber reviewers. I am not against the review centers well in fact I enroll myself in a review center during my local board exam and I regret it!!! Its just a waste of money and time. They only help me boost my self-esteem. We spent 10-15 thousand pesos to send ourselves in their course.

Passing the board exam has nothing to do with the review centers. I believe that the main ingredient of passing any examinations is descipline, hardwork and motivation. Enrolling in a prestigius review center doesnt give you a 100% assurance of passing. The key is really in you.

So those who will be taking major exams, be wise....Mahal na ang bigas ngayon.!!!

Just want to share notes I collated from the internet. There are lots of websites that post review materials which is very helpful and informative. Here are some:

NLE Simulation

Saunders NCLEX3000

Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Mosby's Comprehensive Review

NCLEX Hot Topics

Nursing Online Readiness Test


NOTE: if you found some broken link, just PM me or leave a comment.

Agnes, a 30 year old woman has just discovered she is pregnant for the first time. She missed her menstrual period 4 weeks ago and came to the office for a pregnancy test, which was positive.

1. Agnes' urine pregnancy test revealed a positive result. Which of the following statement about urine pregnancy test is true?
a. it is the detection of HCG in urine which is highly concentrated in the morning
b.presence of progesterone confirming pregnancy
c. there is shedding of endometrial lining
d. frequent micturition is a presumptive sign
2. Rebecca asked the nurse what structure will be supplying the fetus nourishment. Your answer will likely be?
a. choroinic villi c. trophoblast
b. uterus d. placenta
3. She further asked which of the following fetal structures are developing during this time. Which of the folloeing statement if made by the nurse denotes correct explanation?
a. The neural plates start to develop, and the heart beat can be detected by an ultrasonography by now
b.the alveolar sacs start producing surfactant
c. fetal movements is first felt by the mother
d. exchange of gases take place in fetal lungs
4. All are functions of amniotic fluids except?
a. protects the fetus from direct trauma
b. acts as urinary elimination system of the fetus
c. regulates intrauterine temperature
d. promotes muscoloskeletal movement of the fetus
5. Which of the folloein make up the fetal umbilical cord/
a. 2 veins; 1 artery; Whartons jelly and nerve endings
b. Wharton's jelly; 2 veins; 2 arteries
c. 1 vein; 1 artery; wharton's jelly
d. 1 vein; 2 arteries; wharton's jelly
6. The woman in her first trimester of pregnancy notices a change in the color of her vagina and perineum to bluish-purplish color. This is likely due to?
a. increased melanin formation
b.increased vasculization into the pelvic area
c. increased pituitary gland activity
d. in preparation for child birth
7. It is painless, intermittent uterine contraction of pregnacny?
a. labor contraction
b. low back pain
c. braxton kick contraction
d. braxton hick's contraction
8. The nurse is giving health information about normal hematologic changes of pregnancy. All are correct information regarding the risk for venous thrombosis EXCEPT?
a. some clothing factors, such as fibrinogen are increased
b. there is increased cardiovascular workload
d. hypercoagulability of the blood serves as protective functions during pregnancy
d. as the uterus enlarges, blood return from the lower extremities is inhibited and may cause venous stasis
9. The nurse advises the pregnant woman to avoid the supine position. And if the woman wishes to lie on her back, she must place a pillow under her right hip. This is to?
a. keep the uterus away from the great vessels
b. allow the woman to be more relaxed and breathe easier
c. keep the woman from hypertension.
d. allow the client to bemore comfortable and includes sound sleep.
10.When the woman lies flat on her back, the uterus and its contents compress the aorta and vena cava against the spine. This position will likely to cause?
a. pregnancy induced hypertension
b. hemodynamic changes
c. supine hypotension syndrome
d. nausea an dvomiting
11. A pregnant woman is concerned about her appearance especially hyperpigmentation on her face. To reassure her that this is a normal integumentary change of pregnancy, your statement will likely be?
a. this condition is not permanent, it tend to fade after pregnancy
b. tis condition is caused by increased pituitary activity
c. this condition can be stimulated by oral contraceptives
d. this condition is permanent and must use creams
12. " I cant sleep well at night; I often go to the toilet room and pee." Complained the pregnant woman. The nurse is aware that this physiologic change is due to?
a. dilatation of the uterus resulting from hormonal changes.
b. pressure of the expanding uterus in the bladder.
c. increased in kidney size, particularly the right side
d. decreased urinary peristalsis
13. It is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that progressively increases during pregnancy that is crucial for lactation?
a.human placental lactogen
b. oxytocin
c. prolactin
d. progesterone
14. All are positive signs of pregnancy EXCEPT?
a. fetal heart beat
b. fetal outline
c. quickening
d. visible fetal movements
15. Olivia is 3 weeks delayed for her menstrual period. She complained of easy fatigability and is often nauseated in the morning. How do you classify this symptoms Olivia is experiencing?
a. positive
b. presumptive
c. probable
d. no clasification
16. Upon internal examination, the doctor noted that Olivia's lower uterine segment is soft. How is this classified an dhow is this called?
a. Chadwick's sign; presumptive
b.Chadwick's sign; probable
c. hegar's sign; presumptive
d. hegar's sign; probable
17. You are teaching Olivia about nutritional information. If Olivia understands your instructions, how will she reply when you ask her the importance of high folic acid in the diet and supplements?
a. prevents neural tube defects
b. promotes brain development
c. prevents osteoporosis
d. promotes cellular growth
18.Dina on her first trimester reports that she is feeling uncertain and other myriad of emotions towards her pregnancy. What psychological task is Dina experiencing?
a. acceptance of pregnancy
b. preparing for parenthood.
c. ambivalence and grief
d. acceptance of the baby
19. It is the persistent ingestion of nonfood substances, such as clay, laundry starch, or dirt.
a. vegetarianism
b. pica
c. lactose intolerance
d. food craving
20. Tess is often observed by her husband to be constantly binging on laundry starch. She is pale and looks weak. Based on the assesment gathered, what will be the priority nursing diagnosis/
a. risk for fetal injury related to unhealthy diet
b. alteration in nutrition less than body requirement related to perversion of eating
c. knowledge deficit related to pregnancy
d. fluid volume deficit realted to poor nutritional intake

* Analyze - To dissect something or break it down into its different parts. To examine relationships among the parts.

* Choose - To select freely and after consideration. To state a preference for something. You will usually need to defend your choice; in outher words, you will need to back your choice up with specific examples and persional opinions.