10 Questions
When was the first Nursing Board Examination in the Philippines conducted?
June 1920
How many members composed the board of examiners under Republic Act No. 2808?
3 members
What were the requirements for nurses to apply for registration under Republic Act No. 2493?
Good moral character, good health, 21 years old
When was Republic Act No. 3025 enacted?
1922
What privilege did registered nurses from the United States have under Republic Act No. 3025?
Privilege of registering as nurses without exams
What is the minimum base pay for nurses working in public health institutions according to RA No. 6758?
Salary grade 15
What is the requirement for beneficiaries of the comprehensive nursing specialty program in the Philippines?
Serve in any Philippine hospital for at least 2 years
Which nursing specializations are mentioned in the comprehensive nursing specialty program?
Critical care, oncology, renal
What is the academic requirement for managerial positions in nursing according to the text?
Master’s Degree in Community Health Nursing or Public Health Nursing
What is the accredited professional organization of nursing mentioned in the text?
Philippine Nurses Association
Study Notes
Nursing in the Philippines
- The first Nursing Board Examination in the Philippines was conducted in 1921.
Board of Examiners
- The board of examiners under Republic Act No. 2808 consisted of 5 members.
Registration Requirements
- Under Republic Act No. 2493, nurses were required to apply for registration by submitting a diploma from a recognized school of nursing, passing a written and practical examination, and being of good moral character.
Republic Act No. 3025
- Republic Act No. 3025 was enacted in 1961.
- Registered nurses from the United States were privileged to practice in the Philippines without taking the board examination under Republic Act No. 3025.
Nurse Salary
- According to RA No. 6758, the minimum base pay for nurses working in public health institutions is Salary Grade 15.
Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program
- Beneficiaries of the comprehensive nursing specialty program in the Philippines are required to have at least 2 years of experience in the field of nursing.
- The program mentions the following nursing specializations: critical care, operating room, and community health.
Managerial Positions
- The academic requirement for managerial positions in nursing is a master's degree in nursing.
Accredited Professional Organization
- The accredited professional organization of nursing mentioned in the text is the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA).
Test your knowledge of the regulations and requirements for nursing practice in the Philippines with this quiz on Republic Act 2493 and Republic Act No. 2808. See how well you understand the provisions for nurse registration and the standards for moral character and health.
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