NLE RESULTS: November 2023 nursing board exam list of passers, top 10

MANILA, Philippines – The November 2023 nurse licensure examination (NLE) results or nursing board exam full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools are released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of Nursing (BoN) on Friday, December 1 or in fourteen (14) working days after the last day of exam.

As announced, 25,761 out of 32,203 (80%) passed the successfully passed the exams.

The result of examination with respect to one (1) examinee was withheld pending final determination of his/her liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.

The second regular NLE this year was conducted on November 11 and 12, 2023 in Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Kidapawan, and Palawan.

NOVEMBER 2023 NLE RESULTS SUMMARY

• NLE List of Passers: A-G | H-O | P-Z
• NLE Top 10: November 2023 nursing board exam topnotchers
• NLE Performance of Schools: November 2023 nursing board exam
• November 2023 NLE passers registration, verification of ratings and oathtaking schedule

The members of the Board of Nursing who gave the licensure examination are Elsie A. Tee, Chairman; Carmelita C. Divinagracia, Elizabeth C. Lagrito, Zenaida C. Gagno, Marylou B. Ong, Merle L. Salvani and Leah Primitiva S. Paquiz, Members.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION - All Regions
Held on NOVEMBER 11 & 12, 2023
Released on DECEMBER 1, 2023

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REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to online.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.

Date of Registration: January 15 - 19, January 22 - 26, January 29 - 31, February 1 - 2, February 5 - 9, February 12 - 16, February 19 - 23, February 26 - 29, March 1, March 4 - 8 and March 11 - 12, 2024

Those who will register are required to bring the following:

• downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
• notice of admission (for identification only)
• 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
• 2 sets of documentary stamps
• 1 piece short brown envelope

Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice.

VERIFICATION OF RATINGS

NLE's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.

Visit PRC's "Verification of Rating" service and provide the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.

COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION

The two-day exam covered competencies in relation to the 11 key areas of responsibility contained in the Competency Standards of Nursing Practice in the Philippines. These areas are categorized as follows: patient care, empowering, enabling and enhancing competencies.

The five (5) parts of the NLE are the following:

• Nursing Practice I (Community Health Nursing)
• Nursing Practice II (Care of Healthy/At Risk Mother and Child)
• Nursing Practice III (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part A)
• Nursing Practice IV (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part B)
• Nursing Practice V (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part C)

RELEASE OF NLE RESULTS

Based on PRC Resolution No. 1589 s. 2022, the target release of nurse board exam results is on Friday, December 1, 2023 or in fourteen (14) working days.

However, results may be released ahead of the target or on later date without prior notice. We advise takers to monitor announcement of results starting November 22 or in eight working days.

PREVIOUS EXAMS

In the May 2023 Nursing Licensure Exams, PRC released results in ten (10) working days. The agency named 10,764 out of 14,364 who passed the exams. Cristin Bagang Pangan from University of the Philippines (UP)-Manila topped the board with 91.60%.

In the November 2022 Nursing board exams, results were released online after twelve (12) working days. PRC named 18,529 out of 24,903 who successfully passed the exams. Abigail Garganta Ramirez from Saint Paul University - Dumaguete clinched the highest spot with 90.00%.

In the May 2022 NLE, PRC released results in nine (9) working days. A total of 6,616 out of 9,729 passed the exams. Far Eastern University (FEU)-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation topped the schools with 98.28% or 57 out of 58 passed. Keziah Kyleen Galit Gonzales from Emilio Aguinaldo College - Manila and Nora Jane Bacarisas Staveley from Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela topped the board with identical grade of 90.00%.

In the November 2021 NLE, PRC released results in twelve (12) working days. A total of 6,086 out of 11,828 passed the exams. University of Santo Tomas (UST) was the top performing school with 100% passing rate or all 58 takers passed. Kiarra Belle Arante Poblador from Silliman University aced the board with 89.40%.

In the July 2021 NLE, PRC announced results after ten (10) working days. A total of 5,008 out of 7,746 passed the exams. Saint Louis University (SLU) was the top 1 performing school with 100% passing rate or all 75 takers passed. Haydee Soriano Bacani from Philippine Women's University - Manila grabbed the highest spot with 89.40%.

In the November 2019 NLE, PRC released results after fourteen (14) working days. A total of 7,627 out of 13,816 successfuly hurdled the exams. UST, SLU and De La Salle Med. & Health Sciences Institute topped the schools with 100% passing rate. Shaina Kei Cruiz Watanabe from Davao Doctors College, Inc. led the passers with 89.60%.

Here's the statistics of NLE board exam in the past 17 exams:

Exam Date	Total Examinees	Total Passers	Passing Rate	Days before results release
May 2023	14,364	10,764	74.94%	10
November 2022	24,903	18,529	74.40%	12
May 2022	9,729	6,616	68.00%	9
November 2021	11,828	6,086	51.45%	12
July 2021	7,746	5,008	64.65%	10
November 2019	13,816	7,627	55.20%	14
June 2019	9,691	5,059	52.20%	12
November 2018	12,033	4,811	39.98%	14
June 2018	9,873	4,326	43.82%	9
November 2017	12,869	5,875	45.65%	11
June 2017	11,176	3,882	34.74%	8
November 2016	14,322	6,836	47.73%	12
June 2016	14,184	6,183	43.59%	9
November 2015	18,500	9,114	49.26%	24
May 2015	17,891	9,707	54.26%	16
November 2014	26,690	15,292	57.29%	29
May 2014	29,188	11,225	38.46%	23

UPDATES

The Summit Express, together with PRC Board News, will deliver updates before the official release of NLE results. We will update this page once we got reliable information from our sources.

Monitor this page more often for more announcements and updates related to nursing board exam. You may also check the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for the results.

— The Summit Express