First Nursing Board Exam in the Philippines Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Introduction to Nursing in the Philippines: History, Roles, and Education

Nursing is caring, an art, a science, client-centered, holistic, adaptive, and concerned with health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
The basic roles of a nurse are caregiver, communicator, teacher, client advocate, counselor, change agent, leader, manager, and researcher.
The history of nursing in the Philippines dates back to 1915 with RA 2493, and the first official board exam was held in 1920.
The Philippine Nursing Law was established in 1953, and the most recent law is RA 9173, which requires a master's degree or PhD to teach nursing.
The first nursing schools in the Philippines were Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing, St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing, PGH School of Nursing, St. Luke's School of Nursing, Mary Johnston's School of Nursing, and San Juan de Dios.
Today, there are various nursing education programs, including basic nursing education, post-baccalaureate programs, and specialty and advanced nursing education.
The Commission on Higher Education ensures the delivery of quality education in schools of higher learning in the Philippines.
The roles required of a nurse depend on the needs of the client and the environment.
Caregiving involves assisting the client physically and psychologically while preserving their dignity.
Communicating involves identifying client problems and communicating them to other members of the health team.
Teaching involves helping clients learn about their health and health care procedures.
Client advocacy involves protecting the client and representing their needs and wishes to other health professionals.

Introduction to Nursing in the Philippines: History, Roles, and Education

Nursing is caring, an art, a science, client-centered, holistic, adaptive, and concerned with health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
The basic roles of a nurse are caregiver, communicator, teacher, client advocate, counselor, change agent, leader, manager, and researcher.
The history of nursing in the Philippines dates back to 1915 with RA 2493, and the first official board exam was held in 1920.
The Philippine Nursing Law was established in 1953, and the most recent law is RA 9173, which requires a master's degree or PhD to teach nursing.
The first nursing schools in the Philippines were Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing, St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing, PGH School of Nursing, St. Luke's School of Nursing, Mary Johnston's School of Nursing, and San Juan de Dios.
Today, there are various nursing education programs, including basic nursing education, post-baccalaureate programs, and specialty and advanced nursing education.
The Commission on Higher Education ensures the delivery of quality education in schools of higher learning in the Philippines.
The roles required of a nurse depend on the needs of the client and the environment.
Caregiving involves assisting the client physically and psychologically while preserving their dignity.
Communicating involves identifying client problems and communicating them to other members of the health team.
Teaching involves helping clients learn about their health and health care procedures.
Client advocacy involves protecting the client and representing their needs and wishes to other health professionals.

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Test your knowledge about nursing in the Philippines with this informative quiz! From the history of nursing to the roles and education of nurses, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and learn more about the basics of nursing education, the different nursing programs available, and the important roles of nurses in caring for their clients. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge about nursing in the Philippines!