DOH Launches Free Special Nursing Review Program
Are you an underboard nursing graduate aiming to become a licensed nurse? The Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a free Special Nursing Review Program to help underboard nurses prepare for the nursing licensure examinations. This initiative offers vital support to those who have yet to pass the board exam but are eager to advance their nursing careers.
Officials reported that the DOH announced this program recently, emphasizing the opportunity for candidates to enhance their skills while gaining valuable clinical experience. “While you are preparing to become a licensed nurse, you can now become a clinical care associate (CCA) in DOH hospitals,” the department stated in an official social media post.
How to Apply for the Special Nursing Review Program
Interested underboard nurses can apply by visiting the nearest DOH hospital and coordinating with the chief nurse. Alternatively, applicants may approach the closest Center for Health Development and consult with training specialists. The application window remains open until September 5, 2025.
For additional inquiries, community members are encouraged to reach out via email to the designated DOH contact. This streamlined process ensures that aspiring nurses receive the guidance and resources necessary for success.
Background and Government Support
In 2023, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) collaborated with the DOH to create a customized nursing review program tailored for CCAs and underboard nursing graduates. This program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills essential to passing the nursing licensure examinations.
Local leaders noted that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has publicly supported this joint initiative, highlighting its role in addressing the shortage of healthcare workers nationwide. The president remarked that the program “helps address the lack of health care workers in the country and give opportunity to underboard nursing graduates to attend tutorials or review classes so that they have a better chance of passing the board exam.”
Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce
Furthermore, the president has appealed to Filipino doctors and nurses to remain and serve in the country. This call aligns with the administration’s broader goal to fortify the national healthcare system amid ongoing challenges.
Through these efforts, the government seeks to not only improve the quality of healthcare but also provide underboard nurses with accessible pathways toward licensure and professional growth.
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