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Here is the list:

• Metro Manila (40,621 first-timers, 33 conditioned)
• Baguio (14,102 first-timers, 7 conditioned)
• Cebu (8,899 first-timers, 5 conditioned)
• Cagayan De Oro (3,045 first-timers, 2 conditioned)
• Davao (8,143 first-timers, 2 conditioned)
• Iloilo (6,020); Legaspi (3,070 first-timers, 1 conditioned)
• Lucena (3,444); Tacloban (1,145)
• Tuguegarao (2,322 first-timers, 1 conditioned)
• Zamboanga (1,609)
• Jolo (166)
• Pagadian (1,568)
• Angeles (179)
• and Butuan (898)

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has released the Top 20 Nursing Schools in the Philippines for CY 2009 who have met the standards set by the Professional Regulation Commission or PRC.

SCHOOL - PASSING RATE (%)

Top 20 Nursing Schools with 1,000 and more takers.

1. Silliman University - 96.57
2. Saint Louis University - 95.42
3. Trinity University of Asia - 95.06
4. University of Sto. Tomas - 95.06
5. Cebu Doctors’ University - 91.89
6. Saint Paul University - 89.79
7. Central Philippine University - 86.72
8. De La Salle University-Health Sciences campus - 85.26
9. Saint Mary’s University - 84.10
10. San Pedro College - 83. 10
11. Manila Doctors College - 82.56
12. Centro Escolar University-Manila - 81.50
13. Angeles University Foundation - 76.37
14. Mariano Marcos University - 75.55
15. University of San Agustin - 73.25
16. University of Cebu - 70.99
17. Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing - 70.54
18. Ateneo de Davao University - 70.20
19. San Juan De Dios Education Foundation - 69. 91
20. University of St. La Salle - 67.55

Top 20 Nursing Schools with 100-999 takers:

1. University of the Philippines – Manila (Manila City) – 99.41%
2. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro City) – 97.82%
3. West Visayas State University (Iloilo City) – 96.75%
4. St. Paul University-Iloilo (Iloilo City) – 96.16%
5. University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center- 95.80%
6. Cebu Normal University (Cebu City) – 94.64%
7. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila City) – 93.14%
8. St. Paul University – Dumaguete (Dumaguete) – 92.29%
9. Mindanao State University (Marawi City) – 92.15%
10. Palawan State University (Puerto Prinsesa City) – 92.05%
11. Philippine Christian University (Manila City) – 91.35%
12. Velez College (Cebu City) – 90.92%
13. Colegio de Santa Lourdes of Leyte Foundation (Tacloban City) – 88. 55%
14. Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts (Manila City) – 87.60%
15. St. Paul University-Manila (Manila City) – 85.31%
16. Easter College (Baguio City) – 85.26%
17. Southville International School and Colleges (Las Piñas City) – 84.77%
18. St.Paul University-Quezon City (Quezon City) – 83.87%
19. Adamson University (Manila City) – 83.57%
20. Lyceum of the Philippines University (Manila City) – 82.20%

OATH-TAKING CEREMONIES:
VENUE: University of the Cordilleras Gym, Baguio City
DATE: December 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM
ATTIRE: Semi-formal
TICKET PRICE: P250.00/person
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
- PRC Baguio Regional Office
- PRC La Union Satellite Office
- University of the Cordilleras Gym (December 9, 2009 only)

Initial mass registration is ongoing. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. Requirements for the initial registration are:

o Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal;
o 2009 Community Tax (Cedula);
o Two (2) pieces passport size pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag);
o One (1) piece 1”x1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag);
o One (1) metered documentary stamp for the Oath Form; and
o Initial Registration Fee of P600.00 and Annual Registration Fee of P450.00 for 2009-2012.
o Photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO)
o One (1) short Brown Envelope

The Professional Identification Card (PIC) and Certificate of Registration are issued by PRC Central Office after registration.

-Observe skin for any untoward effects such as bluish, purple appearance or a feeling of numbness.

-Contraindicated to rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, and Buerger's disease.

-Ask for allergy to iodine or seafood.

-Avoid performing postural drainage immediately before or for up to 1 1/2 hours after meals.

-After the procedure, instruct patient to cough to expel secretions.

-Provide oral hygiene.

-Check neurovascular status before and after application.

-Saline is not used to inflate balloon because it may crystallize and prevent deflation.

-Keep collection bag below bladder level at all times.

-If cast is applied after surgery, the most accurate way to assess for bleeding is to monitor vital signs.

-Instruct patient to keep the casted limb above the heart level to minimize swelling.

-Monitor for complications: Compartment syndrome, Infection, Swelling and Skin breakdown.

-Handle cast with flats or palms of hands. NO fingertips.

-Don't use lotions, creams and oils. Use alcohol around edge of cast. No powder and no objects should be inserted inside the cast.