FIELDS OF NURSING

INSTITUTIONAL NURSING
Positions / Qualifications:
1. Staff nurse
- BSN graduate
- Passed the nursing licensure exam
2. Head nurse
- BSN graduate/ RN
- Has at least 2 years of experience in general nsg service adm
- Has 9 units in mgt & administration courses at the graduate level
- Be a member of good standing of the APO of nurses
3. Nurse Supervisor
4. Clinical Specialist
Must have:
- high level of knowledge & skills in a special area of practice
- the ability to evaluate research in her specialty & to assist staff in implementing findings of research
- acquire a Nursing Specialty Certification
5. Assistant Nurse Director / Asst Chief Nurse
6. Nurse Director / Chief Nurse
- Master’s degree holder in Nursing
- Has at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in nursing

NURSES IN IN-SERVICE EDUCATION

Qualifications:
► must have at least 2 years experience in basic nursing practice
► must have understanding of skills in teaching, supervision, consultation, administration & research
► has the ability to plan & implement programs for different kinds of nursing personnel

Classification of In-service Educators

1) Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Must have an experience in clinical nursing & research
2) Nurse Instructor for In-service Training Program
- Must have 2 years of experience in clinical practice & research
- Must be a Master’s Degree holder in Nursing preferably with clinical specialization
3) Nursing Coordinator for Staff Development
- Must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Must have at least 4 years of clinical practice & research

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Definition
Public Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Dates to Remember
1958 – 1965 Implementation of RA 977
1990 – 1992 increase in the number of positions of Nsg Program Supervisors Local Government Code of 1991
May 24, 1999 Executive Order No. 102 à redirected the functions & operations of the DOH

Positions / Qualifications:
1. Public Health Nurse
2. Supervising PHN / Nurse Supervisor at the Provincial or City level
- Master’s degree holder in Nursing or Public Health
- At least 5 years of experience as PHN
3. Nurse Instructor II
- Master’s degree holder in Nursing
- at least 3 years experience as CHN
- Had special training on the functions of the nurse instructor
4. Regional Training Nurse
- Master’s in Nursing or Public Health
- At least 6 years nursing experience, 3 years of which are in training or nursing education
5. Regional Nurse Supervisor / Regional PHN
- Master’s degree holder in Public Health or MN major in CH Nursing Administration
- At least 5 years experience in CH nursing, 2 years of which are in supervisory position
6. Nursing Program Supervisor
- Master’s degree holder in Public Health or MN major in CH Nursing Administration
 - At least 7 years experience in CH nursing or training
7. Assistant Chief Nurse in selected City Health Depts
- Master’s degree holder in CHN or CHN Administration
- at least 5 years experience in CHN, 2 years of which have been either in supervisory or assistant Chief
Nurse position
8. Chief Nurse in selected City Health Dept & Health Offices
- Master’s degree holder in Nursing in CHN or CHN administration
- at least 5 years experience in CHN, 3 years of which have been either in supervisory or assistant Chief
Nurse position

NURSING EDUCATION
Positions / Qualifications
1. Faculty / Clinical Instructors
> BSN / RN
> Masters in Nursing or Education
> one year of clinical practice in the field of specialization
> Be a member of good standing in the APO of nurses
2. Level Chairpersons
3. Clinical Supervisor
4. Administrative Officer
5. Dean
- At least 5 years of experience in teaching & supervision
6. Faculty at the Graduate Program for nurses
- with Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in Nursing

SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING - A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being,
academic success, and life-long achievement of students.

Qualifications:
BSN graduate
Passed the nursing licensure exam

PRIVATE DUTY NURSING

Qualifications
1. BSN / RN
2. Has a least 2 years of bedside nursing experience as a professional nurse in a general hospital immediately prior
to application
3. Be a full time PDN
4. Be acceptable to the Director of Nursing Service as suitable for orientation to do private duty nursing
5. Preferably have undergone a Critical Care Nursing Course
6. Be a certified IV nurse therapist by the ANSAP

Categories of Private Duty Nurse Practitioners

1. General Private Duty Nurse
- provides basic nursing to any type of patient and his family
2. Private Duty Nurse Specialist
Requirements
1. Required documents for the current year:
- Professional Tax Receipt
- PRC Card or license
- Residence Certificate or cedula
2. Undergo orientation in the hospital as conducted by the Nursing Service office
3. Wear full white nurse’s uniform with blazer
4. Has a medical certificate after undergoing needed laboratory examination
5. Give 2 character references
6. Show certification as an IV therapist
7. Acquire certificates of 3 continuing education programs attended in succeeding years

MILITARY NURSING
Air Force Nursing
Flight nurse/ Aero-space nurse à nurse responsible for patients, military or otherwise, who have
been evacuated from battle areas to the nearest installation for treatment
Navy Nursing
Navy nurse à provides high-quality nursing care for sailors, marines and service members — and
their families — wherever duty calls.
Dates to remember in the history of the Philippine Nurse Corps
► 1937 – professional nursing in the hospital was performed by male nurses
► Sept 5, 1938 – Nurse Corps became a distinct AFP branch of service by virtue of Commonwealth Act no.
385.
► July 30, 1940 – General Order no. 138 à first group of nurses were commissioned into the Reserve Force
with relative ranks
► 1937 - Phil. Gen. Hosp. was organized in Camp Murphy, QC with only CAD male nurses giving nursing
care to patients
► Sept 3, 1947 – the Philippine army General Hospital was named Victoriano Luna General Hospital in honor
of its first Surgeon General
► Feb. 10, 1963 – approval of the “Standardization of Military Nursing Positions”.
► 1965 – Birth of the MNAP
► Dec. 26, 1990 – Brig. Gen. Elvegia R. Mendoza became the “First Woman General in the AFP”
► 1993 – Brig. Gen. Edmunda B. Rillon became the second woman general

Qualifications for Commission in the Reserve Force Nurse Corps

► BSN degree / RN
► Natural born Filipino citizen
► Be mentally and physically fit for military service and cleared by appropriate security agencies
► Has a pleasing personality & good moral character
► Skillful in using the nursing process & making sound/ rational judgment
► Be interested and willing to work in both peaceful and wartime conditions
► Not more than 32 years of age at the time of commission
► Satisfy the height requirement:
males à minimum of 62 inches
females à minimum of 60 inches
► be single or has never been married for both male & female candidates. Female applicants must not
positively be found to have given birth to a living or stillborn child

Qualifications for Commission in the Regular Force, Nurse Corps

In addition to the requirements of the Reserve Force:
a) successfully pass the rigid screening and battery test for the purpose

b) satisfy height requirement:

males à minimum of 64 inches
females à minimum of 62 inches

c) not be more than 26 years of age at the time of regular commission

Qualifications for Call to Active Duty (CAD)

► must be commissioned
► must have at least 1 year nursing experience in a reputable health agency
► must have been cleared by appropriate security agency
► must have passed the physical & mental examinations conducted by appropriate authorities.

Qualifications for General Duty Nurse

He or she must
► have the rank of 2nd Lt
► have adequate knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
► have knowledge of new developments in the nursing field
► demonstrate ability to perform comprehensive nursing care

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

It is a specialty practice that provides for & delivers health & safety programs & services to workers,
worker populations and community groups.
Qualifications:
1. BSN / RN
2. At least 1 year of experience in emergency care
3. Knowledgeable of legal responsibilities
4. Has the ability to take & read ECGs, lab tests, x-rays, do eye screening

Roles of the OH nurse:

► clinician
 ► manager
► coordinator
► adviser / counselor
► health educator
► researcher

CLINIC NURSING
Nurse acts as a receptionist, assists in physical examinations, performs laboratory examinations, do
dressings, give injections, do referrals as well as give health teachings.
Must possess good assessment skills and excellent teaching &communication skills, exhibit organizational
& leadership ability.

INDEPENDENT NURSING PRACTICE

► Self-employed and provides professional nursing services to clients and their families.
► Reach out and offer their services rather than expect clients to seek their help
► make referrals & collaborate with physicians & other disciplines as needed by the client or family.

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

It is an umbrella term for nurses who have specialized education and experience beyond the basic nursing
program.

Entrepreneurial Nursing
Characteristics of a nurse entrepreneur:
1. Independent
2. Flexible
3. Assertive
4. Accountable
5. Creative
6. Has the drive to achieve
7. Has an appetite for hard work
8. Disciplined
9. Self-confident
10. Has excellent communication skills
11. Has the ability to handle stress
12. Has the ability to market oneself

GUIDELINES IN CHOOSING A FIELD OF NURSING

1. Qualifications
2. Years of experience & the amount, the type & the quality of education needed
3. Age
4. Aptitude, physical condition & emotional stability
5. Personal career goals
6. Conditions in nursing & occupational trends

FACTORS IN THE SELECTION OF A FIELD OF NURSING

1. Socioeconomic factors
2. Enhancement of one’s ability in a certain field
3. Altruistic or humanitarian motives
4. Availability of work
5. Qualifications
6. Method of entering
7. Desire for prestige
8. Long-term goal

Pointers when planning to resign from a position

 Allow a 15-day or a month’s notice before resignation takes place.
 Talk it over with your employer first.
 Write a letter of resignation.
 Express your gratitude for the kindness & consideration shown to you during your stay.
 Leave your job with a clean record.
 Get certification of clearance.

CONTRACTS
Contract law- law that governs all legal actions related to the making, keeping, or breaking of legal contracts of
any type.
Contract - an agreement that creates an obligation.
- Legally binding exchange of promises

KINDS OF CONTRACTS
1. Formal contract - agreement between or among parties that requires to be in writing by some special laws.
- it is signed under seal by contracting parties
2. Informal contract - one that results from a written document or oral discussion where it is not required to be
in writing.
- seal not required.
3. Express contract - agreement in which the terms & conditions are clearly stated either orally or in writing.
4. Implied contract - agreement that is presumed or inferred as the result of acts or conduct of parties
5. Void or inexistent contract - one that is not from the beginning & therefore may not be enforced
6. Illegal or unfair contract

REQUISITES OF A CONTRACT
1. Two or more persons must participate
2. Parties involved must give consent to the contract
3. Object which is the subject matter of the contract must specified.
4. Cause of obligation is established.
5. Contracting parties must have the legal capacity to enter into contract

APPLYING, RETAINING, RESIGNING AND DISMISSAL FROM A POSITION

A. APPLYING FOR A JOB

 IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
To begin your job search effectively, you need to identify potential employers. You might begin to review
with those familiar to you and gradually move outward in an ever widening circle to identify others.
The clinical sites where you had experiences as a student are good places to begin. You have become
familiar with many of their policies and procedures.
Job fairs where information on job openings can also be a good source of potential employers. An
individual may explore a variety of employers, learning about job openings, benefits, and opportunities in a brief
time without the difficulty of searching out each employer.
Additional sources of potential jobs are available via the internet.

 LETTER OF APPLICATION
 PERSONAL INTERVIEW

B. RETAINING A POSITION
Once you have obtained a position, strive to retain it and be successful in that chosen field. This will lead to self-
satisfaction and building a career in nursing.
 SUGGESTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN NURSING
1) Have adequate knowledge and preparation for the job.
-Reading professional literature and attending clinical conferences.
2) Have a well-developed personality. Cultivate a pleasing appearance.
–Dress Code
3) Develop a good Interpersonal relationship with your co-workers by;
a. Being enthusiastic in and dedicated to your work and being sincere and considerate to others.
b. Being tactful and dependable. Be patient and have self-control.
c. Develop the ability to adhere to social amenities and socially compatible.
d. Be cheerful and have self-confidence.
e. Offer help when needed.
4) Develop proficiency in communication, both in oral and in written forms.
5) Be able to adjust to working conditions and to life patterns characteristic of particula occupations
and communities.
- the ability to pakikipagkapwa tao o pakikisama.

 CAUSES OF FAILURE
1. Incompetence or lack of the required ability and knowledge for the particular job.
2. Poor IPR, lack of cooperation with co-workers, dishonesty, boastful.
3. Personality defects – conceited sarcastic, tactless, envious, discourteous, too sensitive.
4. Inadequate knowledge in social conduct, too little time for relaxation and recreation.
5. Indifference to need for professional growth.
- Always finding reason for not attending professional meetings and joining the professional organization.
C. RESIGNATION

There are many reasons why nurses resign from their jobs.
1. To seek better positions whether in the Philippines or abroad.
2. Unfair labor practice
3. Due to marriage and/or children.
4. Transfer of family to others place.

Pointers when planning to resign from a position

1. Allow a 15-day or a month’s notice before resignation takes effect. Provide the employer with enough time
to seek a replacement.
2. Leave your job with a clean record. Finish you delegated assignments, it there are any.
3. Take it over with your employer first. Leave a friendly feeling towards superiors and co-workers.
4. Write a letter of resignation. State your reasons for resigning and indicate the exact date when it will be
effective. If you are leaving due to an unpleasant experience, inform your supervisor about it and do so
with tact and politeness.–this can affect your future recommendations in other agencies.
5. It is but proper to express your gratitude for the kindness and consideration shown to you during your stay.
6. The copy of the certification of clearance should be attached to your resignation letter.

Reasons for Dismissal from a Position

• Negligence
• Incompetence
• Malpractice
• Unprofessional Behavior
• Breach of Contract