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What is the main purpose of the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?
Who is the Chairperson of the Board of Nursing as of November 2014?
What is the minimum number of years of continuous practice of nursing required to be a member of the Board of Nursing?
How long is the term of office of a member of the Board of Nursing?
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What happens to a member of the Board of Nursing when their term of office expires?
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What is the doctrine that allows a member of the Board of Nursing to stay in their position until a successor is appointed?
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What is the primary function of the BON in terms of nursing education?
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What is the term for the power of the BON to issue a subpoena?
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What is the minimum rating required to pass a subject in the NLE?
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What is the consequence of a revoked license?
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Who can administer the oath to a nurse after passing the NLE?
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What is the nature of a Certificate of Registration (COR)?
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Study Notes
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173)
- Title: The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
- Policy: Improvement and protection of nursing in the Philippines
- Purpose: Protection of citizenry
Board of Nursing (BON)
- Chairperson: Elsie A. Tee
- Members:
- Carmelita Divinagracia
- Elizabeth Lagrito
- Zenaida Gagno
- Marylou Ong
- Merle Salvani
- Leah Primitiva Paquiz
- Qualifications:
- Natural-born Filipino citizen
- Member of Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (APO/PNA)
- Registered Nurse (RN) and Master in Nursing (MAN)
- Continuous practice of nursing (10 years; last 5 years in the Philippines)
- No crime committed
- Nursing education (academe), nursing service (hospital), public health (community)
- Term of Office:
- 3 years
- Reappointment possible for another 3 years (maximum 6 years)
- Doctrine of Holdover: Person can stay in a position until a successor is appointed
- Ad Interim Appointment: Filling a vacant seat temporarily
Powers and Duties of BON
- Supervision and regulation of nursing practice
- Hearing and investigation (quasi-judicial power)
- Subpoena Duces Tecum: Documents
- Subpoena Testificandum: Testify as a witness
- Quasi-legislative: Lawmaking
- Ensure quality nursing education
- Specialty programs or accreditation
- BON Resolution #14 Series of 1999: Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program (CNSP)
- Maintenance of efficient, ethical, moral, professional standards of nursing
- Issue and suspend, and revoke license and Certificate of Registration (COR)
- Licensure exam: Conducted by BON
- Ethics (Code of Ethics): Primary body of COE
- Revoked License: Re-issuance after 4 years
Removal or Suspension of Board Members
- Only the president has the power to remove or suspend BON members
- Grounds:
- Commission or toleration of irregularities related to board exam
- Continuous neglect of duty
- Unprofessional, unethical, immoral, dishonorable conduct
Qualifications for Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE)
- Written Exams: 500 items
- Qualifications:
- Filipino citizen or citizen of other countries (with reciprocity agreement)
- Good moral character
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree holder
NLE Rating
- General Average: 75%
- Not below 60% in any subject or concept
- Example of Failure: Failure to reach 75% average
- Exam should be taken within 2 years after the failed exam
Oathtaking
- After passing the NLE: A form of attestation to practice the profession faithfully
- Who can administer the oath: Any public official, signing of oath form
- When: Should be done 15 days after the release of result
Certificate of Registration (COR)
- Permanent: No expiration date
- Contents:
- Complete name of registrant
- Serial number
- PRC seal
- Signature (8): 6 members of BON, 1 chairperson BON, 1 chairperson PRC
- Note: Keep it well!
License
- ID Card: Legal document given by the government to practice one's profession in a specific jurisdiction
- Nature of License:
- Temporary: Renewed every 3 years, expires on birth month
- Can be revoked: If the nurse violated the standards of nursing practice or ethico-legal principles
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A quiz on the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, covering its title, policy, purpose, and composition of the Board of Nursing.
