Scholar Nursing Review: Session 1

Overview of Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE)

Importance of Understanding PNLE

• Important for nursing students to be familiar with PNLE.
• Basic understanding of PNLE is crucial for those taking the exam.

Description of PNLE

• Professional licensure examination for incoming nurses in the Philippines.
• Managed and administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
• Governed by the Board of Nursing under PRC.

Major Subjects Covered

1. Fundamentals of Nursing
   • Nursing theories
   • Theoretical foundations of nursing
2. Professional Adjustment (Prof. Ad)
   • Leadership management
   • Research
   • Ethics and morals
3. Maternal and Childhood Nursing
4. Community Health and Communicable Disease Nursing
5. Nursing of Adolescents, Adults, and Aged
   • Medical-surgical nursing
6. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Integrated Concepts

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition and Diet Therapy
• Pathophysiology
• Parasitology and Microbiology
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Nursing Process

• Framework for nursing care (individuals, families, communities)
• Important for answering exam questions correctly.
• Focus on health promotion, illness prevention, curative care, rehabilitative aspects, alleviation of suffering, and peaceful death.
• Example question illustrating the importance of following the nursing process.

Structure of PNLE

Number of Items

• 5 Test items (Nursing Practice Tests or NP)
• Each NP consists of 100 items
• Total: 500 items
• Conducted over 2 days

Breakdown of Nursing Practice Tests

1. Nursing Practice 1
   • Community Health Nursing
   • DOH programs, herbal medicines, communicable diseases
2. Nursing Practice 2
   • Maternal and Child Health Nursing
   • Newborn assessment, child growth, milestones
3. Nursing Practice 3
   • Medical-Surgical Nursing
   • Physiologic and psychosocial alterations
4. Nursing Practice 4
   • Medical-Surgical Nursing continuation
5. Nursing Practice 5
   • Mental and Psychiatric Nursing

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications to Take PNLE

• Must be a citizen of the Philippines.
• Must be 18 years old and above at the time of issuance of a certificate of registration.
• Must be in good health and of good moral character.
• Holder of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a recognized college/university.

Documentary Requirements

• NSO or PSA birth certificate
• PSA marriage certificate (for married female applicants)
• Transcript of Records (TOR) marked "for board examination purposes only"
• Recognized copies of Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE) cases
• Admission fee of PHP 900

Key Takeaways

• PNLE is an all-encompassing exam focusing on basic knowledge and competencies of entry-level nurses.
• Consists of 500 items over two days.
• Importance of starting preparation from day one of nursing school, not just during the review period.

Closing Remarks

• Session 1 focused on understanding the PNLE.
• Next session will cover additional important topics for the exam.