Taking Medical Exam through Typhoon Gener

[ddnpinky 4]

What an experience!!! As a woman from the region in Mindanao specifically in Digos (near Davao City), there's that dreaded feeling of being lost in a new place where you are not familiar with specially to such place like Manila. Good thing that there are people who are willing and so helpful to guide a woman in a very busy, congested,roller coaster ways in Manila. As it happened, I was staying in Sucat, Paranaque with my distant relatives.I take things lightly from the start that things would be happening according to what I hoped to happen. One, that I be able to have a good day for taking my medical and second I would not be delayed of heading towards St Luke's Medical Extension Clinic with a good confidence that I have a male companion with me who are familiar with the place.I was glad that there was someone who had helped me out in locating the clinic for when looking at the map for it took time for me to analyze because I am very new to the place.

At 7 in the morning, me and my companion headed to St Lukes from Paranaque.I was told that going to St Lukes would only take 30 minutes(with private vehicle) to 1 hour when taking FX ride.Unfortunately, Typhoon Gener had let me experienced such way as to find other means of avoiding being helpless on the road inside the vehicle, being stranded with a very heavy rain & with the clock ticking for an accomplishment for the day to have this Medical Exam. We took a trisikad (3 cycled pedaled vehicle,good for two people)We took the flooded road going to St Lukes with the hope that we won't be blown away by the strong wind and be hit by fast moving cars, dealing with angry and uncaring drivers with irritating blown horns.It was then a relief after asking several people on the road that we finally located the Clinic. Upon entering St Luke's at 10:30 am,I was thankful that I did a preregistration online.I was directed to a lady in the reception area at the side of the room in the ground floor with noticeable camera beside her which she used afterwards of taking a picture shot of me. She let me sign this DS 157 form after taking all the requirements she need.It made me hesitant of filling out the form with a red ink check/tick she put in the form since it stated there that you could only do the signing with the presence of the consular Officer with the specified date there.I've asked again and decided to follow what they want.Afterwards I was instructed then to proceed to 5th floor. Due to my excitement and happiness I forgot to take the elevator and that when reaching the top floor the Guard roaming around have seen my nose flaring He reminded me that theres such way to make things easier Use the Elevator...I just told him I let myself have a warm up to prepare me for my Vital signs which made him smile...It made me still energetic even going to different floors because of the idea that despite having experienced this typhoon and of having a hard time locating St Lukes I was still that lucky for not dealing with a long line of applicants taking the exam.It was a Wonderful journey for even how the situation was not that good I was early in finishing everything at 12:30 noontime. Thank God! Ive passed the Exam !a Male Nurse gave me the vaccination of 5 shots.He asked me to where I worked as a Nurse and even he was that stranger to me still the respect and the silent bond was there for being brother & sister in the profession .It was a joyous Day for Me despite the bad situation...

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

wow....you arrived at 10:30am and still finished in 1 day. I see SO MANY here arriving at 4:30 am and must complete in 2 days.

Can I ask what day you do the medical???

[Tahoma 2,292]

You had a scary trip to St. Lukes.

I guess the typhoon was a blessing in disguise. Very few people braved the weather to go to St. Lukes. It's good that you made it to St. Lukes because you had the quickest medical I've ever heard of!

Thank you for sharing your experience, Nurse Julie.

(Are you studying for the NCLEX-RN already?)

[ddnpinky 4]

My apologies for skipping the detail QP & Thomas and also to Tahoma, I forgot to write that it was a 2 day medical. It was August 1 and 2...I have the second day for Immunization and of receiving the CD and vaccination worksheet from the releasing counter.

Edited August 3, 2012 by ddnpinky

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

My apologies for skipping the detail QP & Thomas and also to Tahoma, I forgot to write that it was a 2 day medical. It was August 1 and 2...I have the second day for Immunization and of receiving the CD and vaccination worksheet from the releasing counter.

ok....no problem. Thank you for telling. Wish you luck in your upcoming interview at the embassy. Hopefully Roxas BLVD. will not be flooded.

[ddnpinky 4]

I have been hoping not to experience again such typhoon at a very important event, considering now staying in a nearest hotel to US Embassy...

Edited August 3, 2012 by ddnpinky

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

I have been hoping not to experience again such typhoon at a very important event, considering now staying in a nearest hotel to US Embassy...

Yeah....but I think it was just bad luck. I think you will have sunny day for your interview.

I will put my wife in hotel, because it is 5 hours from her place to embassy.

[pinoypinay 1]

What an experience!!! As a woman from the region in Mindanao specifically in Digos (near Davao City), there's that dreaded feeling of being lost in a new place where you are not familiar with specially to such place like Manila. Good thing that there are people who are willing and so helpful to guide a woman in a very busy, congested,roller coaster ways in Manila. As it happened, I was staying in Sucat, Paranaque with my distant relatives.I take things lightly from the start that things would be happening according to what I hoped to happen. One, that I be able to have a good day for taking my medical and second I would not be delayed of heading towards St Luke's Medical Extension Clinic with a good confidence that I have a male companion with me who are familiar with the place.I was glad that there was someone who had helped me out in locating the clinic for when looking at the map for it took time for me to analyze because I am very new to the place.

At 7 in the morning, me and my companion headed to St Lukes from Paranaque.I was told that going to St Lukes would only take 30 minutes(with private vehicle) to 1 hour when taking FX ride.Unfortunately, Typhoon Gener had let me experienced such way as to find other means of avoiding being helpless on the road inside the vehicle, being stranded with a very heavy rain & with the clock ticking for an accomplishment for the day to have this Medical Exam. We took a trisikad (3 cycled pedaled vehicle,good for two people)We took the flooded road going to St Lukes with the hope that we won't be blown away by the strong wind and be hit by fast moving cars, dealing with angry and uncaring drivers with irritating blown horns.It was then a relief after asking several people on the road that we finally located the Clinic. Upon entering St Luke's at 10:30 am,I was thankful that I did a preregistration online.I was directed to a lady in the reception area at the side of the room in the ground floor with noticeable camera beside her which she used afterwards of taking a picture shot of me. She let me sign this DS 157 form after taking all the requirements she need.It made me hesitant of filling out the form with a red ink check/tick she put in the form since it stated there that you could only do the signing with the presence of the consular Officer with the specified date there.I've asked again and decided to follow what they want.Afterwards I was instructed then to proceed to 5th floor. Due to my excitement and happiness I forgot to take the elevator and that when reaching the top floor the Guard roaming around have seen my nose flaring He reminded me that theres such way to make things easier Use the Elevator...I just told him I let myself have a warm up to prepare me for my Vital signs which made him smile...It made me still energetic even going to different floors because of the idea that despite having experienced this typhoon and of having a hard time locating St Lukes I was still that lucky for not dealing with a long line of applicants taking the exam.It was a Wonderful journey for even how the situation was not that good I was early in finishing everything at 12:30 noontime. Thank God! Ive passed the Exam !a Male Nurse gave me the vaccination of 5 shots.He asked me to where I worked as a Nurse and even he was that stranger to me still the respect and the silent bond was there for being brother & sister in the profession .It was a joyous Day for Me despite the bad situation...

I am a bit confused why they need DS-157 in the medical exam? I thought DS-157 is only required at the visa interview.

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

My wife want to know where you receive all the 5 vaccinations? In both arms and butt or How will it be?

[alexisnicole 0]

Hi, I was there on the same day too..hehehe.. I got there at 730am, we took a cab from sucat paranaque too and got stucked in roxas blvd flood..hahaha. Good thing the cab driver decided to went tru that knee deep flood. I was done by 930am and came back at noon time for the result.. I got my immunization and result the same day by 3pm I was out of st lukes w a cleared result. As a treat I watched the healing movie at robinsons mall..hehehehe.. The process took one day because of the typhoon gener, so less applicants scheduled their medical that day.. In normal days its a 2 days hurdle and a lot of patience in waiting. I should say I was still lucky for I had no choice but to continue my medical that day for I traveled from cebu and my return ticket was on the next day.lol

[alexisnicole 0]

@ QP and TOMAS, I had 4 shots. 2 in both arms.

[actob99 156]

@ QP and TOMAS, I had 4 shots. 2 in both arms.

Abs had 6 shots, 2 in each arm, 1 in the leg and 1 in the butt. Masakit...

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

@ QP and TOMAS, I had 4 shots. 2 in both arms.

Thank you for your reply...I will tell my girl what you say.

Abs had 6 shots, 2 in each arm, 1 in the leg and 1 in the butt. Masakit...

Wow....just like a pin cusion.

[alexisnicole 0]

Wow 6 shots? I had my hepa b certification w me that's why I didn't have that shot. It really hurt though, I got knocked out that night. Until now my right arm is sore and numb. Ahahahaha..

[thinkerlove0212 158]

What an experience!!! As a woman from the region in Mindanao specifically in Digos (near Davao City), there's that dreaded feeling of being lost in a new place where you are not familiar with specially to such place like Manila. Good thing that there are people who are willing and so helpful to guide a woman in a very busy, congested,roller coaster ways in Manila. As it happened, I was staying in Sucat, Paranaque with my distant relatives.I take things lightly from the start that things would be happening according to what I hoped to happen. One, that I be able to have a good day for taking my medical and second I would not be delayed of heading towards St Luke's Medical Extension Clinic with a good confidence that I have a male companion with me who are familiar with the place.I was glad that there was someone who had helped me out in locating the clinic for when looking at the map for it took time for me to analyze because I am very new to the place.

At 7 in the morning, me and my companion headed to St Lukes from Paranaque.I was told that going to St Lukes would only take 30 minutes(with private vehicle) to 1 hour when taking FX ride.Unfortunately, Typhoon Gener had let me experienced such way as to find other means of avoiding being helpless on the road inside the vehicle, being stranded with a very heavy rain & with the clock ticking for an accomplishment for the day to have this Medical Exam. We took a trisikad (3 cycled pedaled vehicle,good for two people)We took the flooded road going to St Lukes with the hope that we won't be blown away by the strong wind and be hit by fast moving cars, dealing with angry and uncaring drivers with irritating blown horns.It was then a relief after asking several people on the road that we finally located the Clinic. Upon entering St Luke's at 10:30 am,I was thankful that I did a preregistration online.I was directed to a lady in the reception area at the side of the room in the ground floor with noticeable camera beside her which she used afterwards of taking a picture shot of me. She let me sign this DS 157 form after taking all the requirements she need.It made me hesitant of filling out the form with a red ink check/tick she put in the form since it stated there that you could only do the signing with the presence of the consular Officer with the specified date there.I've asked again and decided to follow what they want.Afterwards I was instructed then to proceed to 5th floor. Due to my excitement and happiness I forgot to take the elevator and that when reaching the top floor the Guard roaming around have seen my nose flaring He reminded me that theres such way to make things easier Use the Elevator...I just told him I let myself have a warm up to prepare me for my Vital signs which made him smile...It made me still energetic even going to different floors because of the idea that despite having experienced this typhoon and of having a hard time locating St Lukes I was still that lucky for not dealing with a long line of applicants taking the exam.It was a Wonderful journey for even how the situation was not that good I was early in finishing everything at 12:30 noontime. Thank God! Ive passed the Exam !a Male Nurse gave me the vaccination of 5 shots.He asked me to where I worked as a Nurse and even he was that stranger to me still the respect and the silent bond was there for being brother & sister in the profession .It was a joyous Day for Me despite the bad situation...

Congratulations. that was a tough experience.. Wish you just stay near by to st.lukes so it's not hard for you.. anyways my parents province is Digos.. But my grandparents already move to padada..