r/NursesPH May 30 '25

šŸ„ Hospital Megathread šŸ„ Shearwater Health Megathread

18 Upvotes

This is the megathread for allĀ employment-related discussionsĀ about Shearwater Health.

Whether you want to share your experiences, offer insights, ask questions, or raise any concerns about working here, please direct them all to this thread.

This isĀ one of several megathreads dedicated to specific companiesĀ frequently discussed in this subreddit.

We created these megathreads to help organize conversations and reduce the number of unanswered questions that tend to come up repeatedly.

Please READ the Shearwater Health FAQs wiki page FIRST foundĀ HEREĀ or use the search bar to avoid repetitive questions.

Interested in other hospitals? Check out ourĀ Hospital FAQs Central Post.

Let’s keep the discussion focused and helpful for everyone involved.


r/NursesPH May 29 '25

šŸ„ Hospital Megathread šŸ„ Makati Medical Center Megathread

29 Upvotes

This is the megathread for allĀ employment-related discussionsĀ about Makati Medical Center.

Whether you want to share your experiences, offer insights, ask questions, or raise any concerns about working here, please direct them all to this thread.

This isĀ one of several megathreads dedicated to specific hospitalsĀ frequently discussed in this subreddit.

We created these megathreads to help organize conversations and reduce the number of unanswered questions that tend to come up repeatedly.

Please READ the MMC FAQs wiki page FIRST foundĀ HEREĀ or use the search bar to avoid repetitive questions.

Interested in other hospitals? Check out ourĀ Hospital FAQs Central Post.

Let’s keep the discussion focused and helpful for everyone involved.


r/NursesPH 8h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Gift ideas for my gf's pinning and capping ceremony?

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Hello po! My girlfriend is participating in her pinning and capping ceremony this September, and I genuinely have no idea what to give her 😭

She’s a student nurse, and I want to get her something she’ll actually appreciate/use, but also something meaningful since it’s such a big milestone for her. As much as I would like to give her flowers, I can't since we're both in the closet HAHAH!

For the nursing students/nurses here, what gifts did you appreciate receiving for your pinning/capping ceremony? Or what would you have wanted to receive? 🄹

Budget is preferably reasonable lang HAHAHA I’m a broke student girlfriend 😭 but I’m willing to splurge a little if it’s something really worth it.

Any suggestions are appreciated!! 🫶


r/NursesPH 14h ago

šŸ—£ Discussion / Rant Normal pa po ba ito

16 Upvotes

Hi! Newbie nurse na mag 2 months palang sa private hospital. 2 weeks training sa bedside, okay naman sa pakiramdam may kaonting anxiety pero after that nilagay na ako sa ER, 1 month ako doon and sa first week ko doon hindi ko talaga kinaya, walang araw na hindi ako umiyak. Nakaka drain and feeling ko lahat ng napag aralan ko nawawala. Grabe rin yung anxiety ko bago pumasok minsan hindi ako makatulog kakaisip, to the point na nagkasakit na ako. Tinutulungan naman ako ng mga seniors ko, kadalasan mga kabatch ko pa nagtuturo. Kaso sa isang buwan ko doon sunod sunod ang dating ng mga patient kaya ending nagkakanya kanya na hindi na rin ako masyado naturuan. Nagpalit na ako sa ward, will start na next week and di gaya dati na hindi naman ako masyadong kinakabahan. Ngayon grabe pa rin ang kaba ko since sa mahirap na station ako nilagay.

Sa mga matatagal na nurse, normal po ba tong nararamdmaan ko, and please ano po ang ginawa niyo para mawala, natatakot na rin po kasi ako magkamali.


r/NursesPH 11h ago

ā“General Question / Advice NCLEX AFTER PNLE?

8 Upvotes

hello nurses! i would like an advice regarding my desire to pursue NCLEX application after taking PNLE this Aug 2026.

I am planning to start processing my DIY application this September (2nd-3rd week) probably even if the results are not yet released. I am aware na para akong nagmamadali but I have my reasons— (1) I do not want to be affected by the price increase for exam scheduling, (2) I will be overseas on Oct-Dec so I may not be able to process my application.

So, should I apply ASAP or wait til January 2027?


r/NursesPH 1d ago

šŸ—£ Discussion / Rant For new nurses, pls always ask the consultant

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435 Upvotes

And sa POD wala bang order na ā€œif ok with APā€????


r/NursesPH 1h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Nurse Researchers- need advice

• Upvotes

Hello! If you're working as a Researcher in the Health Dept in the PH or abroad, can you send me a message?

Pwede po epidemiologist, public health specialist, etc.

Thanks!


r/NursesPH 2h ago

šŸ„ Jobs / Careers Hiring: UsRN non-voice account

1 Upvotes

Anyone gusto magparefer for USRN non-voice temporary wfh set up?

-with 1 year clinical or bedside experience
-possible 125k signing jn bonus :-)

Just dm me!


r/NursesPH 8h ago

šŸ”ŽSeeking Recommendations Has anyone here tried agency for Nclex processing? Please help!

2 Upvotes

Hi, everyone! Decided to take my NCLEX this year! Hopefully the process will be fast. To those PH Nurses who went through an agency, which do you think is the best one? Torn between NEAC and IPASS Processing. Can you share your experiences with them? Salamat po!


r/NursesPH 5h ago

šŸ„ Jobs / Careers NTT Data - Feedback

1 Upvotes

Hello, everyone!

Is anyone here currently working or who has previously worked at NTT DATA as a Clinical Review Specialist (USRN)?
I’d really appreciate any feedback or insights you can share regarding the salary/pay, work environment, management, workload, and overall experience.

Thank you in advance! 😊


r/NursesPH 6h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Rn license to Saipan/nmi, guam need help!

1 Upvotes

Hello po may nakapag try na ba mag endorse ng license nila from NYC to saipan/nmi or guam? Pls po patulong gulong gulo na ko sa process :((


r/NursesPH 6h ago

šŸ”ŽSeeking Recommendations Rn license endorsement to saipan/nmi, guam need help!

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r/NursesPH 7h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Need advice mga Ates and Kuyas pls pls pls pošŸ„¹šŸ™šŸ¼When should I start reviewing for August 2027 PNLE?

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I’m currently a 4th year BSN student and will be graduating in June 2027. I’m planning to take the August 2027 PNLE, but I’m worried about the limited time I’ll have to review after graduation.

Usually, review centers start their intensive programs around March/April, but by then we still have classes and duties, so I’m thinking of starting an advance review while I’m still in 4th year.

I also have access to Simplify NCLEX since my cousin who’s an RN in Australia enrolled me. Would it be enough to use the pre-recorded lectures there to refresh my 2nd–3rd year topics, especially Maternal/Child Nursing? Or would it be better to enroll in an undergraduate Enhancement/Preboards Review program?

For those who took the PNLE, what would you recommend? Do I need to enroll in an enhancement review this early, or is self-review + recorded lectures enough for now?
Any advice would be appreciated! 🄹


r/NursesPH 14h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Got Plantilla Item but Im employed at private hospital for a month now, idk what to do

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So a public hospital i applied to months ago, emailed na I am qualified for their plantilla item. Nakapag pa pre employment exam na din ako and honestly, natatakot ako mag resign sa una kong hospital kasi 1 month palang ako sa work. I really dont want to be AWOL or mag exit kaagad but given na to start na kami sa public hosp ASAP I dont think makakapag render pa ako since they want to avoid the election ban... now I am honestly so scared. Naduduwag ako. I've been praying for this for so long and now ito na binigay na saakin, pero heto ako ngayon nalilito and naduduwag because Im scared of tainting record. What would you do in my position?


r/NursesPH 9h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Authorization letter to get PRC certificates

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r/NursesPH 9h ago

šŸ”ŽSeeking Recommendations BACKUP POWER SUPPLY

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend a reliable backup power supply for my WFH setup? šŸ™
I need something that can power 1 desktop CPU and 2 monitors for at least 2 hours, since brownouts are very common in our area.


r/NursesPH 16h ago

ā“General Question / Advice English exam

3 Upvotes

Help me to choose what reviewer should I prepare for PTE exam. Huhuhhu


r/NursesPH 10h ago

ā“General Question / Advice PNLE EXAM

1 Upvotes

Guys okay lang. a if may unting fold yung scantron ko? Nag ooverthink kasi ako😄

Sana masagot po thanks!

#PNLE #PNLEEXAM #NURSING


r/NursesPH 12h ago

ā“General Question / Advice osce australia

1 Upvotes

Hi, I would just like to ask to osce takers in australia, how long since you paid the fee will they give a schedule to you? i saw that other people say it took 3-4 months or 1 month after. Thank you!


r/NursesPH 12h ago

šŸ„ Jobs / Careers Capitol Medical Center

1 Upvotes

how many days before i receive an email about their decision if i’m hired or not? nag walk-in ako (friday), i did all the process (initial interview, exam, final interview). it was supposed to be a one-day process but because of the weather condition, they told me that they were just gonna email me the decision nalang the next week.


r/NursesPH 18h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Is there still hope for better pay and quality of life for Filipino nurses in the Philippines?

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For Filipino nurses here, meron ba talagang realistic chance that nursing in the Philippines will eventually have better salaries, working conditions, staffing, and overall quality of life?

Lagi kong naririnig na best option for Filipino nurses is to work abroad, but I'm curious if you think the local nursing field can actually improve in the future.

For those already working in the field, how do you see things changing over the next 5–10 years? Do you think it's worth building a nursing career here, or is going abroad still realistically the better option?


r/NursesPH 16h ago

šŸ”ŽSeeking Recommendations Can u recommend an agency that caters to nclex passers that has ongoing 3 mos bedside experience

2 Upvotes

Nclex new york passer here. Pls recommend bc most agency i inquired is requiring 1-2 yrs experience. I want to kickstart my process for eb visa asap. Thank you


r/NursesPH 13h ago

ā“General Question / Advice Documentation and Task.

1 Upvotes

Paano nyo pinapadali buhay nyo during charting, tasks, etc sa shift nyo?

Example:

  1. different trodat units -merong dater, trodat with name & signature, signature lang, trodat na for carrying out of orders lang, atbp.

  2. Cohorting ng task (how?) sa AM/PM shift.

Mga ganyan. Kalunod paperworks, parang kahit gusto mo magbuild ng patient rapport, wala ka ng oras.


r/NursesPH 14h ago

ā“General Question / Advice JBLMGH interview

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Is it worth taking a chance and going for an interview at JBLMGH? I’ll be coming all the way from the province, and I don’t have any connections or a backer. I’m just taking a chance and hoping for the best.


r/NursesPH 15h ago

šŸ”ŽSeeking Recommendations Lemon butter nurse Mandaluyong

1 Upvotes

Try lng kung meron nagsideline na nurse . Hm po painject around thanks