One of the nation’s leading nursing and care agencies, BNA (British Nursing Association) has been providing quality support and recruitment services in all areas of healthcare since 1949. British Nursing Association provides nurses and care assistants to private hospitals and trusts, nursing homes, industry, prisons and schools nationwide. Over 70,000 nurses, care workers and other healthcare staff have already joined BNA. Part of the Nestor Healthcare Group plc, with a turnover of £389.8m (2004), British Nursing Association is generally the first point of call for registered nurses and care assistants looking for job opportunities in the UK. British Nursing Association can provide registered nurses and care assistants with temporary and permanent jobs in all sorts of areas including: – NHS Trusts – Private hospitals – Nursing and residential homes – Public and private organisations – Insurance screening companies – Pharmaceutical companies – GP surgeries – Charities – Prisons – Schools – Nursing specific care for people in their own home.
Location: British Nursing Association Nestor Healthcare Group Plc Beaconsfield Court Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8HU Telephone: 01707 255635

Established in August 28th, 1997 by Rosa Francia-Meneses as a direct result of the 1st World Conference on Breast Cancer in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, the Philippine Breast Cancer Network (PBCN) is the national network of breast cancer victims and fighters in the Philippines. It is a patient initiative, which maintains a patient’s point of view on the issue of breast cancer. We are enjoined to provide communication, support and information; to promote education and awareness; and to ensure an independent voice for Filipinos afflicted with breast cancer and at risk of getting afflicted. Breast cancer has rapidly risen in the entire archipelago, which is reported to have the highest incidence rate in Asia. Prior to the PBCN, there had been no organization or group whatsoever in the Philippines actively committed to the issue of breast cancer. The PBCN supports a preventive approach to eradicating breast cancer and believes that enough evidence exists to raise serious concern on the environmental link to breast cancer to make this a priority for investigation and evidence-based regulatory action. Corollary to this, government and industry must adhere to the Precautionary Principle – that of acting upon evidence rather than waiting for absolute proof. The medical profession must adhere to the patient’s Right to Informed Choice – that of full disclosure of all information and options and most importantly, total respect for her decision. Though it is not the PBCN’s wish for its ranks to increase, it undoubtedly will. Unlike other kinds of organizations, the PBCN looks forward to the day it will not anymore exist.
Location: Philippine Breast Cancer Network 29 Nicanor Reyes St. Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Philippines Tel. (632) 426-3197 Fax (632) 426-3202 Text line (0918) 908-PBCN

The California Association for Nurse Practitioners is the unifying voice and networking forum for all nurse practitioners statewide, providing consistency and expert guidance for the profession, thereby decreasing barriers and elevating the practice of the nurse practitioner. CANP was founded as the California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners in 1977 by nurse practitioners from the University of California at Davis. The organization has grown into a statewide network of 21 regions with more than 2550 members. Most regions have active local chapters with regular meetings and activities. The purpose of CANP is to promote a strong nurse practitioner movement through a statewide communication system; to strengthen the public image of the nurse practitioner; and to support legislative action that encourages the development of the role of the nurse practitioner and makes the health care system more responsive to the needs of the consumer.
Location: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS 1107 9th Street, Suite 1010, Sacramento, CA 95814 USA Phone: 916-441-1361 Fax: 916-441-1846

In 1976, deep into a cold and wintry night, Diony Faustino was driving back home from Virginia. He just attended a meeting of the Philippine Medical Association of Washington. He was clearly tired, earlier that day, he also ministered to a waiting room full of patients. Then he wondered, Why do I have to drive so far? Why can’t we have our own association of physicians in Maryland? That week he mentioned the idea to his close friends, Cesar Castillo, Ben Lazaro, Gerry Alonso among others. The seeds of APPM were sowed. The initial response of the other Filipino physicians in the community to the idea was at best tepid. Diony said, “It took two years before we could get it going. Gus De Leon, Ed Singca, Jimmy Punzalan were among the first set of officers. Organizational meetings were held, but attendance left a lot to be desired. Perhaps, the physicians at that time, enjoying their independence in a golden era of unencumbered medicine, were not ready for the idea. The concept of the organization being touted as a possible chapter of the APPA also did not sit well to some. ( A remark was made that one of the reasons for the low attendance during meetings then was because meals were not part of the agenda. Nowadays the luncheon meetings are sponsored by drug companies. With the gustatory entertainment being free, a member has to make reservations to get into the meeting room.) In the mid 1980s there was a conscious effort on the part of the organization to get involved in the affairs of the State Medical Society. The APPM members were encouraged to join, and by design, were appointed to the different committees of Med-Chi. The hope was to be able to participate in the policy making of the Med-Chi instead of being mere bystanders. As a result of this involvement, the APPM helped influence some important legislations at that time. In the 1980s there was a growing sentiment among our American peers to limit the entry of international graduates in Maryland. The BPQA, thru Med-Chi attempted to enact a legislation, in which two sets of requirements, one for IMG and another for AMG would have been the law. The requirements for an IMG obtaining licensure would have included 3 years of residency training within the State of Maryland. That would have severely limited entry of IMG physicians who trained in other states. The APPM, together with other groups, lobbied against this and the attempts by the State Society were finally abandoned. The early 1990s also ushered a communion with the drug companies. Annual meetings became dinner dances, executive meetings became luncheons, always sponsored by drug companies with a CME thrown in. The affairs were jam-packed. ( but the business meetings always took too long ) CMEs were incorporated with cruises to such exotic places as the Caribbean, Greece and Alaska. The idea of medical mission became a reality in 1995. Spearheaded by the tireless effort of Mayette Caragay, a medical mission was held in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. Another mission was held in 1996. The year 1997 is a rest period. Amendments in the By-laws were introduced in 1995 to include a new category of membership, the interns and residents, who were asked to pay a nominal fee.
Location: Association of Philippine Physicians in Maryland Maryland, USA

The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) is the official national association for not-for-profit, community based home health organizations known as Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs). Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs) created the profession of home health care more than 100 years ago. They have a united mission to bring compassionate, high-quality and cost-effective home care to individuals in their respective communities. In this new century, not-for-profit VNAs continue their unparalleled selfless tradition by offering quality of life and independence to all Americans through comprehensive home health care. Today, guided by their charitable missions, VNAs care for nearly 4 million people annually. VNAA was created for and by Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs) in 1983 to support and differentiate the VNAs from other home health companies. Our mission is to “support, promote and advance VNAs in their mission to serve their communities”. Toward this end, we serve our members through work in promoting community based home health care through business development, national public imaging, member services and government advocacy.
Location: Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) 99 Summer Street, Suite 1700 Boston, MA 02110 USA Phone: 617-737-3200 Fax: 617-737-1144

Health Leadership Associates (HLA) is the nation’s leading provider, publisher and producer of nurse practitioner education programs—certification review courses, certification review and question books, and home study audio programs. Our proven approach helps you learn faster and retain more—preparing you to gain nursing certification and increased clinical proficiency. First Nursing Certification Specialists to Deliver 96% – 98% Pass Rates HLA led the healthcare industry in achieving the first 96% – 98% pass rates for nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurses and students seeking certification. Our nursing certification programs have been respected for nearly a quarter century—by leading educators and the tens of thousands of professionals who have found success through their use. All HLA review programs and materials are designed to help you prepare for—and pass—the certification examinations of the major national testing boards. These same courses serve as excellent nurse continuing education programs–helping nurses improve proficiency and achieve certification maintenance/recertification. Advance Your Career through Nurse Practitioner Education, Nurse Continuing Education Programs As a medical professional, you work hard to keep up with the latest advances in your field. HLA opens the path to success. Our diverse selection of nurse practitioner education programs are approved for nurse continuing education contact hours; whether you’re a nurse practitioner, a nurse midwife or an RN, these programs allow you to update and expand your knowledge rapidly and conveniently.
Location: Health Leadership Associates (HLA) USA Phone: 800-435-4775 (toll free)

Philippine Nurses Association of Arizona, Inc. is a non-profit organization open to all Filipino-American nurses and healthcare individuals interested in utilizing professional leadership, mentorship and clinical expertise with the purpose of promoting advancement and betterment of Filipino-American nursing practice and fostering positive image in the community. The mission of the Philippine Nurses Association of Arizona, Inc is to support the principles of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) in fostering education, research, and nursing practice and to promote unity and fellowship among Filipino-American nurses in Arizona.
Location: Philippine Nurses Association of Arizona PNAAZ Membership Department C/O Agnes Roncesvalles 9352 N. Painted Sky Dr. Tucson, AZ 85743 USA

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America’s baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs. AACN’s educational, research, governmental advocacy, data collection, publications, and other programs work to establish quality standards for bachelor’s- and graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans and directors to implement those standards, influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and promote public support of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and practice in nursing— the nation’s largest health care profession.
Location: American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 USA Phone: (202) 463-6930 Fax: (202) 785-8320

The International Child Health Nursing Alliance is a recently established network of nurses and associated health professionals, connected by the Internet, who care for children and their families around the world. The ICHNA was newly formed at the Child Health 2000 Congress and Exposition in Vancouver, British Columbia in May-June 1995 as an associated organization of pediatric nurses and child health professionals allied to Global Child Health Society . At that time, a group of child health nursing leaders from around the world developed a report with organizational goals to form an alliance of individuals and groups to foster a child-friendly world and improve the health and happiness of children.
Location: International Child Health Nursing Alliance Veronica Feeg Professor of Nursing George Mason University Fairfax, VA USA Tel. 703-993-3141 Fax. 703-444-0851

The American Association of Foreign Educated Nurses (AAFEN) is a non-profit professional organization for international nurses working in the US. Membership is also open to nurses seeking to emigrate to America.
Location: American Association of Foreign Educated Nurses USA

The OWC consists of medical and nonmedical professionals and volunteers committed to the improving the health and lives of underprivileged people in the Philippines who have limited or no access to the most basic medical health and necessities of life especially in the far flung villages and squatter districts. The medical professionals include general surgeons, thoracic & vascular surgeons, urologists, anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, reconstructive and plastic surgeons, cardiologists, internists, dental surgeons and hygienists, nurses and operating room nurses and surgical technicians as well as pharmacists. The nonmedical include teachers, accountants, statisticians and computer analysts. Our membership comes from the different states of the United States as well as from the Philippines. Every Operation We Care mission is comprised of a number of projects * Providing free medical care and surgical procedures to indigent patients, * Presenting donated medical equipment, * Providing state-of-the-art training to surgical residents, * Donating books for literacy, * Providing meals for malnourished elementary school children, * Construction of deep well for fresh drinking water These projects are only possible through the generous help of individuals, Rotary Clubs, Rotary District 6690 all in partnership with Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. Without this support and matching grants, our vision and objectives would not be reached.
Location: Operation We Care

USTNAA Mission: Serves as a unifying organization of all nursing alumni organization of the Universityof Santo Tomas organized outside the Philippines for purposes of enhancing profession- alism of the Thomasian nurses and to carry out the provision of care with the highest quality and compassion as guided by Christian teachings of the University of Santo Tomas. USTNAA Objectives: 1.Provide an avenue of centralized coordination of projects and activities initiated and implemented by various chapters and affiliates of the USTNAA. 2.Provide support to the UST College of Nursing through financial or in kind donations. 3.Compile an updated database of members at a national scale. 4.Maintain an updated roster of professional resources to meet the needs of its members and that of the UST College of Nursing. 5.Assist and mentor in the formation and reactivation of chapters in North America. 6.Initiate, coordinate and implement scholarship programs to qualified students enrolled at the UST College of Nursing. 7.Collaborate with nursing and professional organizations and in community events geared towards health prevention and promotion. 8.Assist in facilitating adjustment of newly-arrived alumni through referral to individual or organized alumni chapter, professional nursing association in the area of residence. 9.Recognize jubilarians annually in various cities determined by the Executive Board
Location: University of Santo Tomas Nurses Association of America USA

The Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey is a non-profit professional organization founded on August 8, 1976 by a small group of ambitious and dedicated Philippine trained nurses in response to the growing needs t o protect and to promote the general well-being of the Filipino nurse. Since then, the PNANJ has become one of the most dynamic associations in New Jersey. It dealt with activities that have enhanced the intellectual, cultural, social, economic and personal well-being of the Filipino nurse. In 1987, the Filipino nurse at Newark Beth Medical Center established the first local subchapter of the PNANJ. Subsequent subchapters were formed and joined the organization: Elizabeth General Medical Center, Bergen Pines Hospital, St. Peters Medical Center, Raritan Bay Medical Center, South Amboy Memorial Hospital, St. Michael Medical Center, Irvington General Hospital and Ocean County Medical Center. PNANJ is an active member of Federation of the Societies in New Jersey, NAFFAA, New Jersey Coalition of Nursing Organizations and actively co-sponsors activities with the New Jersey State Association. Officers of this organization play an active role in the Philippine Nurse Association of America and represent New Jersey with pride. PNANJ works closely with the Philippine Consulate office.
Location: Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey 2 Drake Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 USA

n the United States and its territories, the individual medical licensing authorities (“state medical boards”) of the various jurisdictions grant a license to practice medicine. Each medical licensing authority sets its own rules and regulations and requires passing an examination that demonstrates qualification for licensure. Results of the USMLE are reported to these authorities for use in granting the initial license to practice medicine. The USMLE provides them with a common evaluation system for applicants for initial medical licensure. The USMLE is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (FSMB), and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®). The USMLE assesses a physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. Each of the three Steps of the USMLE complements the others; no Step can stand alone in the assessment of readiness for medical licensure. Because individual medical licensing authorities make decisions regarding use of USMLE results, physicians seeking licensure should contact the jurisdiction where they intend to apply for licensure to obtain complete information. Also, the FSMB can provide general information on medical licensure.
Location: USMLE Secretariat 3750 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-3190 USA Telephone: (215) 590-9700 FAX: (215) 590-9457

Best nursing site for bicolano Nurses….a commmunity for Filipino nurses
Location: BicolNurses.org Philippines

The Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (PATACSI), Incorporated is the organization of all certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons practicing in the Philippines. It is an official affiliate association of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS). It is a recognized non-stock corporation under Philippine Laws with principal office at the Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City. On April 8, 1959, the organization held its Inauguration as the “Philippine Association of Thoracic Surgeons (PATS)” and its first Induction of Officers at historic Club Filipino. Dr. Denton A. Cooley was the Inducting Officer for the first council which included Dr. Angel I. Reyes as President, Dr. Cristino Lazatin as Vice-President, Dr. Adolfo Baviera as Secretary-Treasurer, and Drs. Oscar Jacinto, Clemente Calma and Benjamin Belmonte as Council Members. Dr. Enrique Garcia, who later became the Secretary of Health, and in whose memory the annual PATACSI Lecture is presented, was the second president under whose term practically all practicing thoracic surgeons united in the Philippines and became members of the PATS. Highlights in the association’s history include the hosting of the First Asian Congress on Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery held at the the Manila Hilton on November 22-26,1972. Incorporation of PATS with the Securities and Exchange Commission was formalized under the term of Dr. Romeo Estrellado on December 26, 1973. The Philippine Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, created as an independent certifying body for all Filipino thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons, was incorporated on January 13, 1976. As early as 1981, during the term of the 22nd President, Dr. Avenilo Aventura, the PATS changed its name to the present Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Inc (PATACSI), but this change in name was only formally recognized by the SEC on April 30, 1998.
Location: The Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (PATACSI), Management Service Office, 2/F Medical Arts Building Philippine Heart Center East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100 Telefax : (632) 928-6141 Telephone : (632) 925-2401 loc. 3215

The World Federation of Critical Care Nurses exists to provide a global forum and network to link the critical care nurses of the world as individual practitioners, and through their local and national professional associations. Over 20 critical care nursing associations now belong to WFCCN. World Federation of Critical Care Nurses Objectivse: – To represent critical care nurses and critical care nursing at an International level. – To improve the standard of care provided to critically ill patients and their families throughout the countries of the world. – To advance the art and science of critical care nursing in all countries throughout the world. – To promote cooperation, collaboration and support for critical care nursing organisations and individuals. – To improve the recognition given to critical care nursing throughout the world. – To maintain and improve effective cooperation between all health professionals, institutions, agencies and charities who have a professional interest in the care of critically ill patients. – To establish standards for education, practice and management of critical care nursing. – To foster and support research initiatives that advance critical care nursing and patient/family care. – To encourage and enhance education programs in critical care nursing throughout the world. – To provide conferences, written information and continuing education for critical care nurses.
Location: WFFCN Chair Maria Isabelita C.Rogado RN, MAN, CCNS St Luke’s Medical Center Cathedral Heights Quezon City Phillipines Phone (632) 723 0101/0301 locals 4911/4912/5511 Mobile 0920 – 9248026

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom (PNA-UK)is the only professional nursing organization of Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom, temporarily accredited by the Philippine Nursing Association National Head Office in Manila, Philippines. The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom (PNA-UK) is a non-profit professional Organization of Filipino Nurses currently in the United Kingdom. The association was created in response to the growing number of Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom. The Philippine Nursing Association of United Kingdom has laid out a set of vision, mission, and goals, as well as a statement of core values, strategic directions and key outcomes in accordance with the PNA National Office in Manila, Philippines. These statements serve as the Association’s foundation for setting priorities and making decisions.
Location: Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom PNA-UK Secretariat 85 Llanover Road Woolwich London SE18 3ST Telephone : 087000 53536

Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) was established in 1991. The mission of AAPINA has been carried by dedicated AAPI nurses since then. They have four goals. The first and most importantly they identify and support the health care needs of Asian Pacific Islanders (API) in the United States and globally. Second, they implement strategies to act on issues, registration and public policies affecting the health of APIs. Third, they collaborate with other interdisciplinary health and professional organizations. Forth, they identify and support professional and nursing concerns of API nurses in the United States and globally. Under this broad rubric, the organization, lead by the President, SeonAe Yeo, Ph.D., RNC, since 2001, has been evolved significantly. She and other Executive Board of Directors (Vice President, Jillian Inouye, Ph.D., APRN-BC, Secretary, Mayumi A. Willgerodt, Ph.D., MPH, RN, and Treasurer, Ching-eng H. Wang, Ph.D., CCRN, RN) have systematically invigorated this unique organization to the current scale. The association has steadily and actively remained as a conduit to provide current statistics and national information on the health status of APIs and to provide opportunities and information such as scholarships, grants and meetings for members via annual conferences, newsletters, and web site. The association now has become a home for many AAPIs including international Asian nurses and graduated-student nurses who reside all over the United States. Membership is open to anyone who supports the objectives of the AAPINA.
Location: Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) 5806 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove IL 60053 USA

The Filipino Nurses’ Association is a non profit organization principally sponsored by the company to provide assistance to Filipino nurses wanting to work in the United States. The Filipino Nurses Association, Inc., was formed in response to the escalating need for a collective effort in addressing the multifarious issues and concerns of Filipino and Filipino American nurses in California. They aim to rally them to take an active role in promoting the advancement of the nursing profession while contributing to the development of a positive nursing image responsive to the metamorphosing health care arena and cognizant of a national nursing shortage that is threatening delivery of quality health care. Based on the initial meeting during the fall of 2003 hitherto, active and respectable Filipino nurses from the various fields of nursing practice that make up the leadership of the Filipino Nurses Association, Inc. have been working towards unifying the burgeoning numbers of Filipino and Filipino American nurses in the state. Its primary goal is to foster the personal and professional growth of its members. Issue and value driven and driven to succeed embody the core paradigm of the association. – To unite all Philippine nurses in the state of California to promote the highest standards of professional quality practice, educational and cultural advancement, and socio-economic stability. – To uphold the rights and prerogatives of Filipino-American nurses practicing in the United States, within the framework of existing laws and organizational policies. – To study, discuss, and exchange information regarding problems and issues relevant to nursing practice, education, and research through networking with other professional nursing organizations. – To provide continuing education designed to assist nursing practitioners in identifying and fulfilling their career goals, professional responsibilities and cultural adjustments. – To secure and support legislation that would improve and enhance the practice of nursing as defined in California State. – To participate actively in community activities that will enhance the purpose and objectives of the Association.
Location: Filipino Nurses’ Association California, USA