Qualifications for Examinations

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Qualifications for Examinations. - In order to be admitted to the examinationfor nurses, an applicant must, at the time of filing his or her application, establish to the

satisfaction of the Board of Nursing that:

1. He or she is a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen or subject of a country which

permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis asthe subject or citizen of such country: Provided, That the requirements for the

registration or licensing or nurses in said country are substantially the same as those

prescribed in this Act;2. He or she is at least eighteen (18) years of age: Provided, That any underage

applicant who successfully passes the examination shall not be permitted or

licensed to practice nursing until he or she shall have reached the age of majority;3. He or she is in good health and is of good moral character; and

4. He or she is a holder of a bachelors- degree in nursing from a college or university

duly recognized by the proper government agency.

Educational Qualification / Training / Experience:

*B.S. in Nursing* Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE)

* Operating Room

Major Scrubs - 5Minor Scrubs 5

* Delivery Room

Handled - 5

Assisted - 5Cord Dressing - 5

Licensure Examination - The licensure examination for the practice of nursing inthe Philippines shall be given by the Board not earlier than one (1) month but not later than

two (2) months after the closing of the semester prescribed by the Department ofEducation, Culture and Sports. The examination shall be held in the City of Manila or in

such places as may be decided by the Board subject to the approval of the Professional

Regulation Commission.

Scope of Examination - The scope of the examination for the practice of nursing inthe Philippines shall be determined by the Board. The Board shall take into consideration

the objectives of the nursing curriculum, the broad areas of nursing, and other related

disciplines and competencies in determining the subjects of examinations.

Rating in the Examination - In order to pass the examination, an examinee mustobtain a general average rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) with a rating of not


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below sixty percent (60%) in any subject. An examinee who obtains an average rating of

seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but gets a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any

given subject must take the examination again, but only in the subject or subjects where heor she rated below sixty percent (60%). In order to pass the succeeding examination, an

examinee must obtain a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in the subject or

subjects repeated. An examinee who despite the third examination fails to obtain at leastseventy-five percent (75%) in the subject or subjects repeated shall no longer be allowed to

take the examination, unless he proves to the satisfaction of the Board that he/ she has

undergone a refresher course consisting in enrollment and passing in the regular fourth yearsubjects in a recognized nursing school.

Issuance of Certificates - A certificate of registration as nurse shall be issued toany applicant who passes the examination upon payment of the prescribed fees. Every

certificate of registration shall show the full name of the registrant; the serial number, thesignature of the members of the Board, and the official seal of the Board.

Fees for Examination and Registration - Applicants for licensureexamination and for registration shall pay the prescribed fees set by the Professional

Regulation Commission.

Registration by Reciprocity - Certificates of registration may be issued withoutexamination to nurses registered under the laws of any foreign state or country: Provided,

That the requirements for the registration or licensing of nurses in said country are

substantially the same as those prescribed under this Act: Provided, further, That the lawsof such state or country grant the same privileges to registered nurses of the Philippines on

the same basis as the subject or citizens of such foreign state or country.

Non-issuance of Certificates in Certain Cases - No person convicted byfinal judgment of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude or any person guilty ofimmoral or dishonorable conduct shall be issued a certificate of registration. The Board

shall furnish the applicant a written statement setting forth the reasons for its actions which

shall be incorporated in the records of the Board.

Revocation and Suspension of Certificates - The Board shall have thepower to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a nurse upon any of the

following grounds:

For any of the causes mentioned in the preceding section; For unprofessional and unethical conduct;

For gross incompetence and serious ignorance;

For malpractice or negligence in the practice of nursing; or

For the use of fraud, deceit, or false statements in obtaining a certificate ofregistration.


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Re issuance of Revoked Certificates and Replacement of Lost

Certificates - The Board may, for reasons of equity and justice or when the cause forrevocation has disappeared or has been cured and corrected, upon proper application

therefore and the payment of the required fees, issue another copy of the certificate of

registration.

****STEPS FOR APPLYING FOR AN EXAMINATION IN

PRC ****

STEP 1. Secure Action Sheet from the PRC Customer Service Center (CSC) and

accomplish the same.

STEP 2. Submit the Action Sheet for processing and evaluation at any of the ProcessingWindows together with the following:

Original and photo/xerox copies of Transcript of Records with Special Order and

Date of Graduation SCANNED PICTURES AND WITH REMARKS FOR

BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY.(Graduates of government

schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accredited agencies

under the FAAP are exempted from SO [B]). Graduates of New Schools/degree

Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to operate. Original and photo/xerox copy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate (in NSO security

paper; if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy from the Local Civil Registrar)

Original and photo/xerox copies of Marriage Contract in NSO security paper (formarried female only; if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy from local civil

registrar).

Four (4) passport size colored pictures in white background with complete nametag.

Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)

Other specific requirements as required by the Commission and/or ProfessionalRegulatory Board.

NOTE: Secure the following from the processor upon approval of your application:

Computerized Application form (CAF)

Permanent Examination and Registration Record card (PERRC) (for first-timers) Notice of Admission (NOA)

STEP 3. Pay examination fee at any of the Cashier Windows. Get Official Receipt.

Baccalaureate Degree - P 900.00

Non-Baccalaureate Degree - P600.00


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Removal - P450.00

STEP 4. Pay for metered documentary stamps and mailing envelope with metereddocumentary stamps at the CSC.

STEP 5. Accomplish the CAF, PERRC, and NOA. Indicate the Official Receipt number,

date, and amount on the CAF.

STEP 6. Proceed to any of the Issuance Windows (Window 9, 10, 11, 12) for final review

of qualifications and documents and issuance of NOA, Applicant's Stub, Program of

Examination, Examinee's Guide and Self-Instruction Sheet.

STEP 7. Keep the Notice of Admission, Official Receipt, and the Applicant's Stub. Bringthese with you on the first day of the examination. For further information, read the

General Instructions at the back page of the Notice of Admission, Program of Examination,Examinee's guide and Self-Instruction Sheet.

STEP 8. Bring your NOA when you verify with the PRC your school and building

assignment which will be posted at the PRC premises two (2) three(3) working days beforethe examination date.

SOURCE:http://prc.gov.ph/portal_articles.asp?pid=63&sid=344&aid=1711

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Requirements for Application:

Duly accomplished Nurses Application Form (NAF) NSO issued Birth Certificate

NSO issued Marriage Certificate (if applicable) Transcript of Records with scanned picture and reflecting the remarks: FOR

BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES

Duly notarized Record of OR-DR Cases (for first-time applicants only)

Duly notarized Summary of Related Learning Experience (for first-time applicantsonly)

Four (4) passport size (1 x 1 ) colored picture with complete name and white

background
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Recent Community Tax Certificate (CTC)

P900.00 examination fee

One (1) window mailing envelope

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