Nurse Licensure Examination

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Explore all NLE topics organized by subject area - comprehensive coverage of nursing concepts and procedures

Nursing Practice I

Foundations of Nursing

Community Health Systems and Universal Health Care

Structure of the Philippine health care system, Universal Health Care (RA 11223), public health services, and national health programs such as EPI, TB-DOTS, and Family Planning.

Foundations and Ethico-Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice

Basic nursing concepts, theories, nursing process, documentation, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of nurses including RA 9173.

Nursing Informatics, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice

Use of technology in nursing practice, electronic health records, introduction to nursing research, and applying evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making.

Transcultural and Holistic Nursing

Providing culturally competent and holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs across diverse populations.

Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures

Core clinical skills including vital signs monitoring, hygiene, infection control, patient safety, and therapeutic procedures in various care settings.

Leadership, Management, and Disaster Preparedness

Nursing leadership and delegation, team management, health care trends, and the nurse’s role in disaster risk reduction and emergency response.

Community Health Nursing

Principles and practices of community-based nursing including family health care, home visits, health education, and roles of nurses in public health.

Epidemiology and Disease Management

Basic epidemiology and biostatistics, disease surveillance, and nursing care for common communicable and non-communicable diseases in the community.

Nursing Practice II

Community Health Nursing and Care of the Mother and Child

Foundations of Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Core principles of MCHN including safe motherhood, women's health, and child survival.

Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction

Structure and function of male and female reproductive systems. Foundations of gynecologic health.

Preconception and Prenatal Care

Obstetric nursing care before and during pregnancy including risk assessment and prenatal visits.

Intrapartum Care

Obstetric care during labor and delivery, including stages of labor, monitoring, and pain management.

Postpartum Care and Family Planning

Maternal recovery and postpartum nursing. Includes breastfeeding and contraceptive options.

Newborn and Neonatal Nursing

Immediate and ongoing nursing care of newborns. Includes APGAR scoring, breastfeeding, and immunizations.

Growth and Development of Children

Pediatric developmental milestones and age-appropriate health teaching.

Pediatric Nursing Care and Common Illnesses

Common pediatric conditions and care strategies, including respiratory, GI, and infectious diseases.

High-Risk Pregnancy and Complications

Management of obstetric emergencies and complications like eclampsia, preterm labor, and placenta previa.

Laws, Ethics, and DOH Programs in MCHN

RA 9288, Newborn Screening, Immunization laws, and maternal-child government health programs.

Nursing Practice III

Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations Part 1

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Core concepts, principles, and nursing process in adult patient care.

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Hypertension, heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and related disorders.

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Conditions

PUD, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, bowel obstruction, and related nursing care.

Renal and Genitourinary Conditions

UTI, glomerulonephritis, renal failure, prostate disorders.

Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions

Diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary issues.

Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Conditions

Fractures, arthritis, burns, pressure ulcers, wound care.

Neurologic and Sensory Conditions

Stroke, meningitis, seizure disorders, sensory deficits.

Hematologic and Immune Conditions

Anemia, leukemias, HIV/AIDS, and immune dysfunctions.

Palliative and Psychosocial Nursing

End-of-life care, coping, grief, and mental health in med-surg.

Rehabilitation Nursing

Restorative care, mobility, post-acute interventions, assistive devices.

Nursing Practice IV

Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations Part 2

Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance and Acid-Base Disorders

Assessment and management of fluid volume imbalances, electrolyte shifts, and acid-base disturbances.

Emergency and Disaster Nursing

Triage, emergency response, trauma care, and disaster preparedness.

Perioperative Nursing

Pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care, surgical asepsis, and intraoperative safety.

Nephrology Nursing

Renal disorders, dialysis care, and nephrotic syndromes.

Oncology Nursing

Cancer pathophysiology, chemotherapy, radiation, side-effect management, and palliative care.

Immunologic and Autoimmune Disorders

Immune system disorders including HIV/AIDS, lupus, and related conditions.

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Shock, multi-organ dysfunction, ventilator care, advanced heart and lung disease.

Neurologic and Neurovascular Conditions

CVA, spinal cord injury, brain tumors, and acute neuro emergencies.

Critical Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions

Diabetic emergencies, thyroid storm, adrenal crisis.

Clinical Judgment and the PALMERJ Framework

Application of PALMERJ in clinical decision-making and prioritization.

Nursing Practice V

Care of Clients with Special Needs, Leadership, and Management

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