Nursing Profession Act of 2002 Overview
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Match the following sections of the Act with their respective content:

Section 2 = Declaration of Policy regarding the nursing profession Section 3 = Creation and Composition of the Board of Nursing Section 4 = Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board Section 1 = Repeal of Republic Act No. 7164

Match the following responsibilities of the State in relation to nursing with their descriptions:

Protection = Ensuring the safety of nurses and patients Improvement = Enhancing education and working conditions for nurses Quality Health Services = Delivery of adequate nursing care across the country Career Prospects = Facilitating better job opportunities for nurses

Match the following roles in the Board of Nursing with their details:

Chairperson = Head of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing Members = Composed of six members appointed by the president Recommendees = Two candidates recommended per vacancy Nominees = Three candidates nominated by the accredited organization

Match the following terms with their meanings in the context of the Act:

<p>Professional Regulation Commission = Oversees the appointment of Board members Accredited Professional Organization = Represents nurses for nominations Dignified Existence = Recognition and respect for the nursing profession Nursing Education = Relevance of training for nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key goals of the Act with their implications:

<p>Relevant Nursing Education = Ensures nurses are properly trained Humane Working Conditions = Improves the environment for nursing practice Adequate Nursing Personnel System = Addresses staffing needs in healthcare Guarantee of Services = Commitment to provide essential health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sections of the Act with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Section 36 = Duty of the Commission and the Board to enforce the Act Section 37 = Funding inclusion in the Annual General Appropriations Act Section 38 = Formulation of rules and regulations within ninety days Section 40 = Repeal of previous nursing laws including RA 7164</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the violations with their corresponding consequences or provisions:

<p>Unlicensed educational programs = Requires permit/clearance from the Board Violation of minimum base pay = Specified in Sections 32 and 34 Non-compliance with the Act = Chief executive officer of a juridical entity can be liable Unconstitutional parts of the Act = Remaining parts stay valid and operational</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the authority roles with their responsibilities:

<p>Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Commission = Include funding in the program Law enforcement agencies = Assist in enforcing the provisions of the Act Board and the Commission = Formulate necessary rules and regulations Accredited professional organization = Coordinate with the Board and Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions based on the text:

<p>Reparability Clause = Parts of the Act remain valid if one part is unconstitutional Effectivity = Takes effect fifteen days after publication Repealing Clause = Previously enacted laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed In-service educational programs = Educational programs for nurses requiring permits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the specific groups mentioned with their roles:

<p>Commission = Primary enforcement authority of the Act Board = Formulates rules in coordination with other agencies Department of Health = Involved in regulatory coordination Department of Budget and Management = Participates in the funding process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sections with their focus areas:

<p>Section 36 = Enforcement of the Act Section 37 = Funding provisions Section 39 = Unconstitutionality concerns Section 41 = Implementation timeline for the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences with their actions:

<p>Conducting educational programs without a permit = Violates Board regulations Not adhering to the minimum salary for nurses = Contravenes Sections 32 and 34 Failing to publish rules and regulations = May lead to implementation issues Overrides of previous nursing laws = Replaces RA 7164 and similar decrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the important figures with their contributions:

<p>Jose De Venecia Jr. = Speaker of the House of Representatives Oscar G. Yabes = Secretary of Senate Chief Executive Officers = Can be penalized for violations Commission and Board = Implement the provisions of the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections with their corresponding details:

<p>Section 12 = Licensure Examination requirements Section 13 = Qualifications for Admission to the Licensure Examination Section 15 = Passing criteria for the examination Section 19 = Automatic registration of nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following requirements with their corresponding sections:

<p>Good moral character = Section 13(b) Citizen of the Philippines = Section 13(a) Seventy-five percent average = Section 15 Oath of profession = Section 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Professional License = Issued upon passing the examination and payment of fees Special Permit = For licensed nurses from foreign countries on specific projects Oath = Required for successful candidates before practicing Registration by Reciprocity = License issued without examination for foreign registered nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their appropriate sections:

<p>Revocation of License = Section 23 Fees for Examination = Section 18 Scope of Examination = Section 14 Registration requirements for foreigners = Section 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following penalties with their sections:

<p>Non-registration due to criminal record = Section 22 License suspension for neglect of duty = Section 12 Repeating examination for unsatisfactory grades = Section 15 Issuance of Professional Identification Card = Section 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following job-related responsibilities with the appropriate sections:

<p>Conducting licensure exams = Section 12 Imposing penalties on candidates = Section 22 Determining examination subjects = Section 14 Issuing professional licenses = Section 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections with the corresponding examination criteria:

<p>At least 75% average required = Section 15 Written examination administered by the Board = Section 12 Registration without examination = Section 20 Oath-taking prerequisite for practice = Section 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following licensing aspects with their details:

<p>Nursing degree requirement = Section 13(c) Initial examination and registration fees = Section 18 Renewal and expiration of license = Section 17 Grounds for license removal = Section 12(a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following provisions with their sections:

<p>Eligibility for foreign-trained nurses = Section 20 Temporary permit for visiting specialists = Section 21 Examination passing criteria = Section 15 Grounds for denial of application = Section 22</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following requirements to their respective sections:

<p>Citizenship validation = Section 13(a) Good moral character assessment = Section 13(b) Fees for registration = Section 18 Criteria for passing subjects = Section 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups to their descriptions:

<p>Candidates for licensing = Registered nurses Fees for licensure = Prescribed by the Commission Successful candidates upon passing = Take the Oath Foreign nurses on medical missions = Can get a special permit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the qualifications needed for a Board member with their descriptions:

<p>Natural born citizen = Must be a citizen and resident of the Philippines Good standing member = Member of a recognized professional nursing organization Master's degree = Holder of a master's degree in nursing or allied profession Minimum experience = At least ten years of practice prior to appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms associated with the Board of Nursing with their meanings:

<p>Chairperson's term = Three years, may be re-appointed Immediate resignation = Must resign from educational positions upon appointment Compensation = Comparable to other regulatory boards Oath of office = Required before performing duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the powers and duties of the Board of Nursing with their functions:

<p>Conduct licensure examination = Administer exams for nurses Issue certificates = Certify or revoke nursing licenses Monitor standards = Ensure ethical and technical standards Conduct hearings = Resolve complaints against practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the areas of nursing represented in the Board with their descriptions:

<p>Nursing education = Focus on teaching and training future nurses Nursing service = Direct patient care and clinical practices Community health nursing = Promoting health in community settings Ethics in nursing = Principles guiding professional conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the rules for Board members with their requirements:

<p>Pecuniary interest = No financial interest in nursing education institutions Administrative supervision = Cannot supervise schools offering nursing programs Investigative cases = Board has authority over own investigative proceedings Annual reporting = Board must report yearly to the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to Board management with their roles:

<p>Commission = Responsible for administrative supervision Records custodian = Holds all Board-related documentation Secretary of the Board = Designated by the Commission to assist the Board Support services = Provides needed assistance for Board operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the provisions outlined in the nursing regulations with their purposes:

<p>Quality nursing education = Monitoring compliance of educational institutions Ethics code promulgation = Developing a code of ethics for nurses Specialty recognition = Acknowledging nursing specialty organizations Guidelines promulgation = Creating measures for nursing practice improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the reasons for Board member removal or suspension with their situations:

<p>Moral turpitude = Convicted of a serious ethical offense Unprofessional conduct = Engaging in unethical nursing practices Non-compliance = Failing to adhere to established regulations Inadequate performance = Not meeting professional standards set by the Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the responsibilities of the Board with their focus areas:

<p>Licensure examination = Evaluates readiness to practice nursing Quality enforcement = Maintains high standards for nursing Investigative authority = Handles complaints regarding nurse conduct Ethical framework = Establishes ethical standards for practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the implications of Board membership with their consequences:

<p>Professional conduct = Must adhere to ethical guidelines Educational oversight = Involved in regulating nursing curricula Public service = Responsibilities to serve the public interest Regulatory compliance = Must follow the laws governing nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the qualifications of Board members with their specific requirements:

<p>Registered nurse = Must hold a valid nursing license Master's degree in nursing = Required for majority of Board members Ten years experience = Must have recent practice in the Philippines Not convicted = Must have a clean legal record regarding ethical issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the entities involved with the Board's functioning with their roles:

<p>Government = Recognizes and supports the Board's structure Commission on Higher Education = Regulates the establishment of nursing educational programs Accredited nursing organization = Collaborates on professional standards Public health system = Target audience for nursing services</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the key components of the nursing profession with their definitions:

<p>Nursing ethics = Set of moral guidelines for practice Nursing standards = Quality benchmarks for education and practice Professional development = Continuous education and training Public accountability = Responsibility to the community served</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the requirements of Chairperson and Members of the Board with their specifications:

<p>Chairperson's qualifications = Must hold a master's degree in nursing Member's education = Requires a degree relevant to nursing Residency requirement = Must be a resident of the Philippines Experience verification = Need proof of continuous nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the Board functions with their specific actions:

<p>Issuing certificates = Grants licenses to qualified nurses Suspending licenses = Temporarily removes license for violations Promoting ethics = Advocates for ethical nursing practices Monitoring compliance = Checks adherence to nursing standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the principles of nursing with their respective applications:

<p>Patient care = Delivering direct nursing services Health promotion = Advocating for public health initiatives Nursing education = Teaching and mentoring nursing students Quality assurance = Ensuring high standards in healthcare delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the grounds for revocation or suspension of a nurse's certificate with their descriptions:

<p>Fraudulent statements = Use of deceit or false statements in obtaining certifications Violation of Act = Breach of rules and regulations related to nursing profession Practice during suspension = Engaging in nursing while under suspension Grounds for equity = Conditions for possible re-issuance after revocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the requirements for nurse educators with their criteria:

<p>Registered nurse = Must be duly registered in the Philippines Good standing = Member of accredited professional nursing organization Master's degree = Holder of a master's in nursing, education or related fields Experience = At least five years in the nursing profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following qualifications with their descriptions for a person occupying supervisory or managerial nursing positions:

<p>Registered Nurse = Must be licensed in the Philippines Two years experience = Experience in general nursing service administration Bachelors of Science in Nursing = Required degree for qualifications Accredited professional organization = Must be a member in good standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the duration of training for inactive nurses returning to practice with the corresponding program components:

<p>Didactic training = One month of theoretical learning Practicum = Three months of hands-on clinical experience Accredited hospitals = Locations that will conduct the training Continuing education = Programs for maintaining nursing competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sections of the nursing law with their focus areas:

<p>Section 24 = Re-issuance of revoked or lost certificates Section 26 = Requirements for inactive nurses returning to practice Section 27 = Qualifications of nursing faculty Section 28 = Scope and duties of nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their implications for chief nurses:

<p>Primary hospitals = Follow the maximum qualifications specified Military hospitals = Priority given to those with a master's degree Existing chief nurses = Have five years to qualify after the Act's effectivity Public health nursing = Priority given for chief nurse positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following salary conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Salary Grade 15 = Minimum base pay for public health nurses Local government salaries = Adjusted according to specific law provisions Republic Act No. 6758 = Also known as the Compensation and Classification Act of 1989 Department of Health = Sets nurse-patient ratio standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the roles of nurses with their definitions:

<p>Independent practitioners = Primarily responsible for health promotion and illness prevention Collaboration = Working with other health care providers Education = Providing health teachings to the community Supervision = Guiding nursing students in education programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program with their descriptions:

<p>Two years service obligation = Beneficiaries must serve in a hospital Funding source = Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and Gaming Corporation Skill upgrading = Improves competency of specialty nurse clinicians Health human resource studies = Conducted in coordination with appropriate organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the criteria for re-issuance of a revoked certificate with their corresponding requirements:

<p>Maximum period = Four years after revocation Proper application = Submission of necessary documentation for re-issue Payment of fees = Required financial obligation for certificate processing Cause for revocation = Issue must be resolved before re-issuance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following penalties with their corresponding offenses in nursing practice:

<p>Practicing without a license = Fine of P50,000 to P100,000 or imprisonment Using another’s license = Conveying false qualifications False evidence to obtain a license = Impersonating a registered nurse Expired licenses = Fines or imprisonment for invalid practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the categories of nursing care with their definitions:

<p>Traditional approaches = Established methods of delivering nursing care Innovative approaches = New techniques to enhance patient care Therapeutic use of self = Utilizing personal interaction as a care strategy Health care techniques = Procedures executed for patient treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following essentials for being a registered nurse in the Philippines:

<p>Certificate of registration = Required to practice nursing Professional Identification Card = Proof of registration Special Temporary Permit = Allowed under certain conditions Exemption from examination = Certain individuals may qualify</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the ethical standards expected of nurses with their descriptions:

<p>Code of Ethics = Guides nursing practice conduct Safe nursing practice = Adherence to protocols for patient safety Continual learning = Ongoing professional development in nursing Community engagement = Involvement in public health education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nursing specialties with their focus areas:

<p>Critical care = Care for patients in life-threatening conditions Oncology = Cancer treatment and management Renal = Kidney-related health issues Public health = Health promotion and disease prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match sections with their corresponding nursing education requirements:

<p>Section 25 = Foundation for nursing education programs Section 27 = Qualifications for nursing faculty members Section 28 = Requirements for practicing nursing Section 29 = Qualifications for nursing service administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of nursing duties with their functions:

<p>Performing nursing services = Direct care to patients and communities Establishing linkages = Connecting patients with community resources Consultation = Offering expert advice in nursing Research development = Advancing nursing knowledge and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following provisions related to nurses' welfare:

<p>Free hospital care = Non-cash benefit for nurses and dependents Scholarship grants = Education support for nursing personnel Standard nurse-patient ratio = Mandated by the Department of Health Incentive systems = Developed with various stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nursing regulations with their penalties:

<p>Illegal practice of nursing = Fines and possible imprisonment Falsely advertising as a nurse = Conveys an impression of qualification Suspended registration = Prohibited from practicing nursing Invalid registration certificate = Consequences for misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of nursing practice environments with their characteristics:

<p>Health care settings = Includes hospitals, clinics, and community Early development stages = Care given during infancy and childhood Adult care = Services provided during adulthood End-of-life care = Support during terminal illness and dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nursing managerial roles with their requirements:

<p>Experience in nursing = At least five years for supervisory roles Graduate management units = Minimum of nine units required Membership in organizations = Must be accredited and in good standing Educational qualifications = Bachelor's degree essential for roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regulatory bodies with their responsibilities:

<p>Board of Nursing = Establishes regulations for nurses Department of Health = Oversees health-related standards Professional organization = Supports nurses in good standing Accredited specialty organizations = Focuses on specific nursing areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nursing Profession Act of 2002

  • Policy: State responsibility for nursing improvement, quality health services, and adequate nursing personnel nationwide.

Board of Nursing Creation

  • Composition: A 7-member Board (Chairperson + 6 members) appointed by the President.
  • Recommendations: Members chosen from 3 nominees per vacancy, by the accredited professional nursing organization.
  • Qualifications: Natural-born/resident Filipino, member of good standing, Master's degree, 10 years experience (5 in Philippines) & no conviction for moral turpitude.
  • Majority of members must hold a Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Chairperson Requirement: Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Representation: Board members must represent nursing education, nursing service, and community health nursing.
  • Resignation Requirements: Newly appointed board members must resign from teaching positions in nursing schools, government employment, and institutions with financial interest in nursing programs.

Board of Nursing Term and Compensation

  • Term: 3-year term, renewable.
  • Vacancies: Vacancies filled for the remaining term.
  • Oath: All Members must take an oath.
  • Transition: Existing board members under RA 7164 will serve until replacements are appointed.
  • Compensation: Comparable to other professional regulatory boards.

Board of Nursing Powers and Duties

  • Supervision: Oversee and regulate nursing practice.
  • Licensure: Conduct nurse licensure exams.
  • Certifications: Issue, suspend, or revoke registration certificates.
  • Quality Standards: Monitor and enforce nursing practice standards.
  • Education oversight: Examine nursing facilities and standards of nursing education, authority to open and close schools rests with CHED based on Board recommendations.
  • Complaints and Investigations: Conduct hearings and investigations on complaints.
  • Code of Ethics: Promulgate a Code of Ethics within 1 year.
  • Specialty Recognition: Recognize nursing specialty organizations.
  • Guidelines: Adopts all necessary regulations and decisions, subject to Commission approval.
  • Annual Reporting: Submit annual reports to the President.
  • Removal/Suspension: Board members may be removed or suspended for neglect, incompetence, etc after due process.

Examination and Registration

  • Licensure Exam: Written exam conducted by the Board.
  • Eligibility: Applicant must be a Filipino citizen, of good moral character, and possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a recognized institution in accordance with RA 8981.
  • Exam Scope: Covers nursing curriculum, specialties and related disciplines.
  • Passing Score: 75% overall average, 60% in each subject.
  • Retakes: Retake exam subjects with scores below 60%. Retake subjects as needed.
  • Oath: Successful candidates must take an oath prior to practicing.
  • Registration: Certificate/License issued after passing, fees payable.
  • Fees: Fees for examinations and registration are set by the Commission.
  • Automatic Registration: Existing nurse's roster eligible for automatic registration after Act effectivity.
  • Reciprocity: Registration without exam if from foreign countries with equivalent standards, and visa-versa.
  • Special/Temporary Permits: Issued for foreign nurses under certain conditions.

Revocation, Suspension, and Re-issuance

  • Revocation Causes: Fraud, deceit, false statements, violation of Act, or unethical conduct, practicing while suspended.
  • Suspension Maximum: Suspension of certification shall be a maximum of 4 years.
  • Re-issuance: Re-issuance after 4 years if the cause for revocation is rectified.
  • Lost/Damaged Certificates: Replacement and reissuance of lost or damaged certificates.
  • Non-issuance: Persons convicted of serious crimes or judged unsound will not receive any certification.

Nursing Education and Practice

  • Nursing Education: Must provide a sound foundation for practice, comply with CHED requirements.
  • Inactive Nurses Return: 1-month didactic and 3-month practicum training after 5 years inactivity.
  • Faculty Qualifications: Registered nurses, members of the accredited professional organization, with a master's degree in nursing, and educational experience.
  • Nursing Service Administration Qualifications: At least two years experience in service administration; BS Nursing or appropriate graduate level units, at least five years supervisory experience; graduate degrees in specific cases.
  • Nursing Scope: Broader scope of nursing practice includes promotion and prevention in addition to curative processes.

Nursing Manpower, Specialty Programs, and Salaries

  • Manpower Studies: The Board will conduct studies on health human resources.
  • Nursing Specialty Program: A comprehensive nursing specialty program will be developed (critical care, oncology, renal, etc.).
  • Minimum Salaries: Minimum salaries for nurses in public health institutions based on R.A. 6758.
  • Funding for Specialty Program: Funding from PCSO and PAGCOR.
  • Incentives and Benefits: Incentive system in form of free health care, scholarships, etc for nurses. Hospitals mandated to follow nurse-patient ratios.

Prohibitions and Enforcement

  • Illegal Practice: Fines or Imprisonment for illegal practices.
  • Enforcement: Enforcement through law enforcement assistance, and prosecution.
  • Appropriations: Inclusion of funding for Act implementation in appropriations.

Rules and Regulations and Act Implementation

  • Rules & Regulations: Rules to be formulated within 90 days.
  • Effectivity: Act takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or two newspapers.

Repeal and Reparability Clause

  • Repeal: Republic Act No. 7164 is repealed.
  • Unconstitutionality: Remaining parts of the Act still operational if any part declared unconstitutional.

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This quiz explores the Nursing Profession Act of 2002, focusing on the state's role in nursing improvement and the establishment of the Board of Nursing. It covers the composition, qualifications, and responsibilities of board members as well as the impact of this legislation on nursing education and services in the Philippines.

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