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11/03/2009

Training of Trainers in Iligan City

Posted by Noel RN

E and R Hospital and Pharmacy in coordination with Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines, Inc. (ANSAP National) will conduct the Trainers/Preceptors Training on November 22 – 24, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Hall, E and R Hospital and Pharmacy, Benito Labao Extension, Iligan City.

This course for Trainers and Preceptors was designed in order to train them for the required instructional design, methodology, program planning, and budget planning of any IV program and follow-up of individual return demonstration. IV therapy nurses who are now occupying managerial positions may attend this one-day training to qualify for the trainership/preceptorship in any IV Therapy Program.

Basic IVT Training is also available on November 22-24, 2009 and registration fee is Php 2,000 (before Nov. 15) and Php 2,200 (on-site registration).

Registration fee is Php 1,000 (before Nov. 15) and Php 1,200 (on-site registration)

For inquiries, visit the E and R Hospital and Pharmacy, Benito Labao Extension, Iligan City or call at 221-1207; 223-2246; 09276413901 and look for Joseph, Ava, and Rose

Thanks to Mr. Joseph A. Tagacanao, R.N. for the heads up.

8/08/2009

IVT Updates at Bulacan Med Ctr

Posted by Noel RN

The Nursing Service Department of the Bulacan Medical Center (formerly Bulacan Provincial Hospital) announces their ANSAP-Accredited IV Therapy Updates for August - December 2009.


UPDATED (as of Sept. 17)
Aug. 18 - Ethico Legal Issues of IV Therapy
Sept. 15 - Venipuncture: An Art for IV Therapist
Oct. 24 - Blood and Blood Components
Nov. 04 - Fluids and Electrolytes (canceled)
Dec. 28 - Ethico Legal Issues of IV Therapy
Dec. 29 - Nosocomial Infection
Dec. 30 - Managing Pitfalls

Venue: JICA Conference Room, Bulacan Medical Center
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration fee is Php 700/topic. Bring PRC license and IV therapy nurse cards for pre-registration.

For inquiries, visit the Nursing Service Department, Bulacan Medical Center, Mojon, Malolos City or call Mrs. Merceditas R. Tiongson at (044) 796-0607 or 0917-669-2500.

8/02/2009

We've been Twitted

Posted by Noel RN

IVTeam Philippines Hub has finally joined Twitter.

Twitter is one of the social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages. With Twitter's services, IVTeam Philippines Hub will be able to send "tweets" on Intravenous Therapy updates on basic IVT training schedules, refresher courses and news to our followers. Users can also send and receive IVTHub tweets via the Twitter website, Short Message Services (SMS) or external applications.

This is also our way of thanking our colleagues for the support on the First Anniversary of IVTeam Philippines Hub.

Click here to begin twitting.

7/25/2009

IVT Advisory for June 2009 Nurses

Posted by Noel RN

IVTeam Philippines Hub wishes to congratulate the 32,617 successful examinees of the June 2009 Nurse Licensure Examinations.

Now that you are on your way to become Registered Nurses after your oathtaking and scheduled registration in the Roster of Professionals at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), IVTeam Philippines Hub advises you to read the IVT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) so you can be guided accordingly regarding your quest to be Intravenous Therapy Nurses.

Congratulations to our new colleagues and God bless.

7/25/2009

ANSAP Mid-year Convention 2009

Posted by Noel RN

The Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP) is cordially inviting registered nurses on its Mid-year Convention on August 20, 2009 at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.



"We will be expecting 800 or more delegates from ANSAP-member hospitals, both from the government and private sectors," ANSAP President Maria Linda G. Buhat revealed in her invitation letter.

With the theme, "Nursing Administrators: Leading Beyond Limits," the mid-year convention will gather Nursing Service Directors, Chief Nurses, Nurse Managers and Supervisors, Head Nurses, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses respectively coming from all over the country.

ANSAP is the only Philippine nursing organization legally mandated to administer and accredit basic IV therapy training for nurses and promulgates the IV Nursing Standards of Practice in the country.

ANSAP Mid-Year Convention - August 20, 2009
Pre-registration fee at Php 2,300
On-site registration fee at Php 2,500

For more information, please contact the ANSAP Secretariat c/o Ms. Joanne Tumalad
4th Floor, Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 497-8071
Cellphone: 0928-387-7485
E-mail: ansapinc@yahoo.com


Thanks to ANSAP Board Member and National Trainer, Mrs. Ditas Tiongson for the information. Photo of ANSAP Officers from the 2008 ANSAP Mid-Year Convention.

7/21/2009

Hospitals with Regular IVT Sched

Posted by Noel RN

In an effort to assist Filipino registered nurses looking for schedules for their 3-day Basic Intravenous Therapy training, IVTeam Philippines Hub listed ANSAP-Accredited hospitals which offer regular or monthly IVT training.

The following hospitals were named according to the frequency of IVT training offered by the training institution; and ease of pre-registration process (i.e. prompt response to inquiries, reservations, logging in for future IVT slots).

IVTeam Philippines Hub does not endorse any of these hospitals nor suggest that these offer better IVT training than other training institutions. These hospitals are governed and follow the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice of the Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP).

If you have information on other hospitals (especially in the Visayas and Mindanao areas) not listed below which offer regular IVT training, please let us know through e-mail at gauge1218@gmail.com.

Hospitals Offering Monthly IVT Training
(in alphabetical order)

Bulacan Medical Center
Mojon, Malolos City, Bulacan
Tel. No. (044) 796-0607 / 0917-669-2500

Calalang General Hospital
Marulas, Valenzuela City
Tel. Nos. (02) 291-6801/02 loc. 115; (02) 361-5136

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
286 Blumentritt St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. Nos. (02) 711-4141; (02) 711-3917

Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
Lope de Vega St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. (02) 734-5561

Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Ave. Ext., Quezon City
Tel. Nos. (02) 924-6101 to 20 loc. 270, 244, 415

Martinez Memorial Hospital
198 A. Mabini St., Maypajo, Caloocan City
Tel. Nos. (02) 285-5091 or 288-8861 / 0915-261-7140

Medical Center Imus
Cavite Diversion Rd., Palico, IV Imus, Cavite
Tel. Nos. (046) 209-1242; (046) 472-3987

Medical Center Muntinlupa
38 National Rd., Putatan, Muntinlupa City
Tel. Nos. (02) 861-1687 or (02) 862-0162

Rogaciano Mercado Memorial Hospital
Poblacion, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Tel. Nos. (044) 641-3038 loc. 119 / 0927-307-5571

Unciano Medical Center
Circumferencial Rd., San Roque, Antipolo City, Rizal
Tel. No. (042) 697-0170

University of Perpetual Help Medical Center
(UPH Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center)
Sto. Niño, Biñan, Laguna
Tel. Nos. (02) 927-6426 loc. 1479

West Visayas State University Medical Center
E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City
Tel. Nos. (033) 320-2431 / (033) 329-0361
IVTeam Philippines Hub strongly encourages nurses to call the training hospitals to verify IVT schedule availability. For a list of ANSAP-accredited hospitals, click here.

For any queries on IVT training and other matters related to intravenous therapy, please read the FAQ here.

7/18/2009

IVT Updates @ UP-PGH

Posted by Noel RN

The Division of Nursing Education and Training (DNET) of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) is inviting registered nurses on their Intravenous Therapy Updates and Seminar-Workshops for July - December 2009.


*Intravenous Therapy Updates

August 11, 2009
October 2, 2009
November 6, 2009

Fees:
Non-PGH Nurses: Php 300.00
PGH Nurses: Php 100.00


*Pharmacotherapeutics Update for Nurses

July 29, 2009
October 26, 2009

Fees:
Non-PGH Nurses: Php 300.00
PGH Nurses: None


*The Nurses' Roles and Responsibilities in IV Therapy: A Seminar-Workshop

This program focuses on the principles, techniques and practices involved in the administration of intravenous fluids, blood and its components, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition to clients, which are essential in strengthening the knowledge, skills and attitude of the nurse. The duties and responsibilities as well as accountabilities of the nurse during IV therapy shall be given emphasis.

July 14 - 16, 2009
September 15 - 17, 2009
November 17 - 19, 2009

Fees:
Non-PGH Nurses: Php 2,500.00
PGH Nurses: Php 800.00


Schedules are subject to change so verify with the Division of Nursing Education and Training (DNET) of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) at Telephone Numbers (02) 524-0703 or (02) 521-8450 local 3915.