RA 9173Philippine Nursing Act

of 2002

“An Act Providing for a More Responsive Nursing

Profession…”

COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD

ChairpersonSix (6) membersNursing education: academeNursing service: hospitalsCommunity health nursing :

public health

APPOINTMENT

NOMINATION

RECOMMENDATION

APPOINTMENT

QUALIFICATIONS OF BON

Natural-born Filipino citizenMember of PNA/APORN

Provided: Master’s degree Provided further: majority of BON (MAN) Provided finally: chairperson (MAN)

QUALIFICATIONS OF BON

Continuous practice of nursing: 10 years

- Provided the last 5 years shall be in

the PhilippinesNot convicted of any crime

TERM OF OFFICE

Can be appointed for 1 term (1 term = 3 years)

Can be reappointed for another term

No reappointment more than 2 terms

REMOVAL/SUSPENSION OF BON

Vested : President of the Philippines

Continued neglect of dutyCommission or toleration of

irregularities in the board examUnethical, immoral, and

dishonorable conduct

COMPENSATION

Chairperson SG 30 (25,000-29,000/mo.)

Members SG 28 (21,000-24,000/mo.)

REQUIREMENT UPON APPOINTMENT

POWERS AND DUTIES OF BONSupervision and regulation of

nursing practice in the Philippines

Conducts hearings and investigations

Ensure quality nursing education

Accrediting body: specialty program

POWERS AND DUTIES OF BONMaintain efficient ethical, moral,

technical, and professional standards in nursing

Issue, suspend and revoke license and CoR

Conduct licensure exam

Code of Ethics

NLE

Written exam (500 items)

QUALIFICATIONS: Citizen of the Philippines Citizen of other country: RECIPROCITY

AGREEMENT Good moral character BSN degree holder

NLE

RATINGS: Average: 75% Rating not below 60% in any subject

OATH-TAKING

PanunumpaPriority thing to do after passing

the board examDone: any public officialsWhen: within 15 days after the

release of result

CoR/ CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

True license Name of registrant Serial number Seal of commission Signature (8) ▪ 1 BON Chairperson▪ 6 members▪ 1 PRC Chairperson

LICENSE

Legal document given by the government that permits a person to practice his profession in a specific jurisdiction

Most important tool for legal control and enforcement of nursing practice

Temporary: privilege; public property

LICENSE

License number Date of registration Date of issuance & expiration Signature (2)▪ PRC Chairperson▪ Nurse

LICENSE

Renewal of license: every 3 years (birthmonth) Submit 60 CPE units

Reissuance of revoked license: after 4 years

REGISTRATION BY RECIPROCITY

DO UT DES

PRACTICE THROUGH SPECIAL/TEMPORARY PERMIT

Given: BON Upon approval: PRC

Internationally well-known specialist in nursing

Foreign nurses: medical mission (FREE)

Exchange professors

NURSING EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FACULTY

RNAt least 1 year of clinical

practiceMember of APO/PNAHolder of Master’s degree

DEAN: MAN and at least 5 years of experience in teaching and supervising nursing educational program

NURSING PRACTICE

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A NURSE

Provides nursing care through utilization of nursing process

Establish linkages

Health education

QUALIFICATIONS OF NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS

SUPERVISOR RN At least 2 years experience BSN with 9 units in the management and

administration courses at graduate level Member of PNA/APO

QUALIFICATIONS OF NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS

CHIEF NURSE ADDITIONALLY; At least 5 years experience or managerial position MAN

QUALIFICATIONS OF NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS

CHIEF NURSE FOR PRIMARY HOSPITALS RN At least 2 years experience BSN with 9 units in the management and

administration courses at graduate level

It’s not WHAT you know,

it’s WHOM you know.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

SG 15 – 24,000/mo.

HAZARD ALLOWANCE >SG 20 = 5% <SG 19 = 25%

SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE 3 meals

SALARY AND BENEFITS

LONGEVITY PAY 5 years = 5% monthly

LAUNDRY ALLOWANCE P125/mo.

REMOTE ASSIGNMENT ALLOWANCE 50% reimbursement

SALARY AND BENEFITS

INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS Free hospital care for nurses and

their dependents Scholarship grants Other non-cash benefits

HOUSING Free living quarters Quarters allowance

SALARY AND BENEFITS

MEDICAL EXAM Once a year

COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES

LEAVE BENEFITS FOR PHN

SALARY AND BENEFITS

HIGHEST BASIC SALARY UPON RETIREMENT 3 mos. prior to compulsary retirement▪ Grant 1 SG higher than his/her SG

PROHIBITION IN PRACTICE OF NURSING

FINE: 50,000 – 100,000 IMPRISONMENT: 1 year – 6 years

Without license Using other person’s license Gives false evidence to BON in

order to obtain license Appends on his name the title BSN,

RN, MAN without conferring such Help in illegal practice of nursing

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