The Royal Pentagon Review Specialists, Inc.

Nursing

Lecturers

Jerome E. Balisnomo, RN, MAN †

President (The MCN Simplifier)

  • National Reviewer: Maternity Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care & Feeding, Psychological Preparation & Test-taking Strategies
  • National Convention Speaker, Scientific Session “HIV in Pregnancy”, Maternal Child Nursing Association of the Philippines
  • Former Professor and Review Coordinator: Chinese General Hospital
  • BSN, UST-Legazpi, Magna Cum Laude
  • MAN, UST-Legazpi Meritissimus / Summa Cum Laude
  • Author: “Simply MCN, Maternity Nursing”, “Simply MCN, Pediatric Nursing
  • Outstanding Bicolano for Education 2011

Ferdinand B. Valdez, RN, MAN, MPH

Vice President - Operation (The MS Master)

  • National Reviewer: Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology
  • Professor: Far Eastern University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Centro Escolar University, Delos Santos College, City College of Manila
  • BSN, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  • MAN, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Board Topnotcher
  • MPH, Institute of Community Health and Family Planning Inc

Gerardo P. Andamo, RN, MAN, (UE) †

Secretary (The CHN Practitioner)

  • National Reviewer: Community Health Nursing, Transcultural Nursing
  • Professor: University of the Philippines San Beda College of Nursing
  • BSN, University of the Philippines
    MAN (ue), University of the Philippines
  • Consultant: Health Action Information Network (HAIN)
  • Special Adviser for Nursing to the Secretary of Healt

Atty. Gleen R. Luansing, RN, LLB, LLM, DCL

Vice President - Finance (The Legal Expert)

  • Professional Adjustment and Nursing Jurisprudence
  • Leadership, Management and Research
  • National Reviewer: Professional Adjustment and Nursing Jurisprudence
  • Professor: University of the East, St. Scholastica’s College, Tarlac State University, Bulacan State University, PUP
  • BSN, Centro Escolar University, Board Topnotcher
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Santo Tomas, Cum Laude
  • Master of Law, University of Santo Tomas
  • Post Doctorate: Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA
  • UN Headquarters, New York, USA
  • UNICRI, Turin, Italy
  • State Solicitor: Office of the Solicitor General
  • Author: “Power Review” Nursing Review Guide and various nursing/law books

PROF. MICHAEL U. JIMENEZ, R.N., MAPsych, RPsy, M.B.A., Dip. O.D., L.P.T.

Vice President - Marketing (The Psych Wiz)

  • National/NG-NCLEX Reviewer: Psychiatric Nursing, Pharmacology Anatomy and Physiology
  • Professional Lecturer, Far Eastern University
  • Assistant Professor, De La Salle University-D Graduate School
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Far Eastern University
  • Master of Science in Psychology, Philippine Women’s University
  • PhD Clinical Psychology Student, University of Santo Tomas
  • 4th Place, Psychologist Licensure Examination

PROF. MABEL M. OAMIL, R.N., M.A.N., CHA, EdD. (u.e.)

  • National Reviewer: Leadership & Nursing Management, Professional Adjustment
  • BSN, Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
  • MAN, Philippine Colleges of Health & Sciences
  • EdD., University of Northern Philippines
  • Chief Nurse, Dr. Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center

PROF. MICHAEL AGGARI, R.N., M.S.N., DNS

  • National Reviewer: Leadership & Nursing Management, Professional Adjustment
  • BSN, Perpetual Help College-Manila
  • MSN, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
  • DNS, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela
  • Asst. Chief Nurse, Allied Care Experts Medical Center

PROF. MARGARET M. NATIVIDAD, R.N., M.A.N.(u.e.), MAEd., EdD.

  • National Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Assistant Professor V, College of Nursing-University of Santo Tomas
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas (u.e.)
  • MAEd., De La Salle University-Manila (with Distinction)
  • EdD, Philippine Women’s University-Manila

PROF. GENECAR PE BENITO, R.N., M.A.N. C.R.R.N.

  • National/NCLEX Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
  • College Secretary – College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas
  • PhD, University of Santo Tomas (on-going)

PROF. CHARITO P. MALONG-CONSOLACION, R.N., MD, MHA.

  • National Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
  • Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas
  • Medical Director, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Medical Specialist, Jose Reyes Memorial and Medical Center and Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
  • Medical Internist and Practicing Nephrologist
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MD, University of Santo Tomas

PROF. RODOLFO NATHANIEL C. ANGELES, R.N., MD.

  • National Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Assistant Professor, College of Nursing-University of Santo Tomas
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MD, University of Santo Tomas-Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
  • 19th Placer, 1997 Nurse Licensure Examination
  • Top 8, NLE November 2009
  • Top 2, Physician Licensure Examination

DR. ROBERT C. REÑA, R.N., M.A.N. (u.e.), MD

  • National Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • BSN, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, Cum Laude
  • MD, De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
  • Top 8, NLE November 2009

PROF. GLICYL A. ALVERO-FARNES, R.N., M.A.N. PhD. (u.e)

  • National Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • BSN, Colegio de Sta. Lourdes de Leyte
  • Top 1, NLE December 2012
  • MAN, Philippine Women’s University
  • PhD, St. Paul University-Manila

PROF. ANNABELLE R. BORROMEO, R.N., MSN, PhD

  • National/NCLEX Reviewer: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Chief Nursing Officer, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City and Global City
  • Former Dean, Institute of Nursing, Far Eastern University-Manila
  • BSN, Far Eastern University-Manila
  • MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center
  • PhD, University of Texas Women’s University

PROF. DANIEL JOSEPH BERDIDA, R.N., R.M., M.A.N., PhD.

  • National/NCLEX Reviewer: Maternal and Child Nursing
  • Professor, College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
  • Former Associate Dean, College of Nursing, Universidad de Manila
  • BSN, Bicol University Tabaco Campus, Cum Laude
  • Top 3, Midwifery Licensure Examination
  • MAN, Philippine Women’s University
  • PhD, Philippine Normal University-Manila

PROF. MARICA ESTRADA, R.N., PhD.

  • National Reviewer: Maternal and Child Nursing
  • Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • PhD, University of Santo Tomas

PROF. FELMA GARCIA, R.N., M.A.N.

  • National Reviewer: Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Professor, Our Lady of Guadalupe College
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas

PROF. RITZMOND LOA, R.N., M.A.N., PhD

  • National Reviewer: Communicable Disease Nursing
  • Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas
  • PhD, Thammasat University Faculty of Nursing, Pathum Thani, Thailand

PROF. ROMMEL RUFUZ LOPEZ, R.N., M.A.N. E.M.T.-B

  • National Reviewer: Communicable Disease Nursing
  • Professor, Centro Escolar University-Makati
  • BSN, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela
  • MAN, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela
  • PhD, Centro Escolar University-Manila (on-going)

PROF. JASON PUNZAL, R.N., M.S.N., D.N.S.

  • National Reviewer: Community Health Nursing
  • BSN, Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
  • MSN, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
  • DNS, St. Paul University Philippines-Tuguegarao

PROF. MA. ELIZABETH JURADO, R.N., M.A.N. PhD.

  • National Reviewer: Pediatric Nursing
  • Assistant Professor, University of Santo Tomas-College of Nursing
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas
  • PhD, University of Santo Tomas

PROF. MA. ELENA Y. RAMIREZ, R.N., M.A.N. DNS (u.e.)

  • National Reviewer: Maternity Nursing
  • Assistant Professor V, University of Santo Tomas-College of Nursing
  • BSN, University of Santo Tomas
  • MAN, University of Santo Tomas
  • DNS (u.e.), St. Paul University Philippines