Method 1: Traditional Nursing Registry (Phone-Based)
This is how most Metro Manila families have hired nurses for the past 20 years.
Step 1 — Find a registry
Search Google for "nursing registry Manila" or ask your hospital's social worker for a recommendation.
Step 2 — Call during office hours
Most registries operate 9AM–4PM Monday to Friday, with Viber/WhatsApp for urgent requests after hours.
Step 3 — Describe your patient's condition
Be specific: diagnosis, medications, mobility level, any equipment needed. This determines which provider type gets assigned.
Step 4 — Wait for a callback
The registry checks availability and calls back — usually within hours, sometimes the next day.
Step 5 — Confirm and pay in cash
Most traditional registries are cash-only. Payment goes directly to the nurse or through an envelope system.
Step 6 — Your nurse arrives
No preview of who's coming — you receive a name and schedule.
The limitations: Office hours only. No upfront pricing. No reviews. No digital record. Cash only. No dispute mechanism.
Method 2: Online Home Care Platform (VisitCare)
Step 1 — Create your account
Visit visitcareph.com and register as a patient. Takes under 3 minutes.
Step 2 — Enter your patient's details
Diagnosis, care type needed (RN, PT, Midwife, Caregiver, or Doctor), and preferred schedule.
Step 3 — Browse verified providers
See available, PRC-verified providers near you — rates, specializations, and VV badge status shown upfront.
Step 4 — Confirm and pay
Book directly in the app. Pay via GCash, Maya, QR Ph, or card through Xendit.
Step 5 — Provider arrives, GPS-tracked
You receive a booking confirmation. Provider checks in via GPS. You receive an OTP to confirm the visit started.
Step 6 — Rate and review
Leave a rating after the visit. If anything went wrong, file a dispute in-app — resolved within 24 hours.
What to Prepare Before Your Nurse Arrives
Medical documents
- Hospital discharge summary (if coming home from a hospital stay)
- Current medication list with dosages
- Doctor's orders for any specific procedures
- Recent lab results if relevant
Home setup
- Clean linens and towels in the patient's room
- Proper lighting and space for the nurse to document
- Medical equipment already at home (oxygen, suction, feeding pump)
Supplies for procedure visits
For wound dressing, IV insertion, or catheter care — ask your provider in advance what supplies to prepare. A good provider will tell you exactly.
Matching the Right Provider to Your Needs
| Situation | Best Match |
|---|---|
| Post-surgery at home | Registered Nurse (RN) |
| Stroke recovery and rehabilitation | Physical Therapist + RN |
| Newborn and postpartum care | Registered Midwife |
| Elderly daily living support | Certified Caregiver |
| Wound dressing, IV therapy | Registered Nurse (RN) |
| Home doctor assessment | Physician (MD) |
| Diabetes management, nutrition | Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) |
Red Flags When Booking a Home Nurse
No PRC license provided. Any practicing RN or Midwife must have a valid PRC license. Verify at prc.gov.ph.
No NBI clearance. A nurse entering your home should have a current clearance — baseline safety.
Rates quoted verbally only. Verbal pricing leads to disputes. Get rates in writing or use a platform that shows pricing upfront.
No clear dispute process. Ask what happens if you're not satisfied. If the answer is vague, find another provider.
Cash-only with no receipt. Leaves no audit trail if you need to dispute anything later.