RA 9173 Summary Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the title of Republic Act No. 9173?

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

How many articles are there in Republic Act No. 9173?

Who signed Republic Act No. 9173?

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Which article discusses the organization of the Board of Nursing?

Article 3 Signup and view all the answers

The Chairperson and members of the Board can hold office for more than three years consecutively.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powers of the Board as stated in Article 3, Section 9?

Conduct the licensure examination for nurses Signup and view all the answers

What must all applicants do to obtain a license to practice nursing?

Pass a written examination Signup and view all the answers

Article 4 of Republic Act No. 9173 is titled '______'.

Examination and Registration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following articles with their focus:

Article 2 = Declaration of Policy Article 5 = Nursing Education Article 6 = Nursing Practice Article 8 = Penal and Miscellaneous Provisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Republic Act No. 9173?

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 Signup and view all the answers

How many articles are included in the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?

9 Signup and view all the answers

On what date was the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 ratified?

October 21, 2002 Signup and view all the answers

Who approved the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office for the Chairperson and Members of the Board of Nursing?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Board of Nursing according to the Act?

Provide free healthcare to the public Signup and view all the answers

Article 3 of the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 deals with the Declaration of Policy.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must all applicants for a nursing license pass according to Article 3, Section 12?

a written examination Signup and view all the answers

What organization is responsible for recommending members of the Board of Nursing?

Professional Regulation Commission Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 was repealed from R.A. _____.

7164 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173)

RA 9173, also known as the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, superseded RA 7164 (Philippine Nursing Act of 1991).
It was ratified and signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on October 21, 2002.
The Act is comprised of 9 Articles and 41 sections.
Article 3: Organization of the Board of Nursing establishes the formation and composition of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing (Board).
The Board consists of 7 members: a Chairperson and 6 members.
Board members are appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of 3 nominees per vacancy submitted by the accredited professional organization of nurses.
The Board members serve 3-year terms and can be re-appointed for another term.
The Board oversees and regulates the nursing profession.
Key powers and duties of the Board:
- Conduct licensure examinations for nurses
- Issue, suspend, or revoke certificates of registration for nursing practice.
- Monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Philippines.
- Ensure quality nursing education by examining and accrediting nursing schools & programs.
- Conduct hearings and investigations into complaints against nurse practitioners for unethical and unprofessional conduct.
- Promulgate a Code of Ethics for nurses.
- Recognize nursing specialty organizations.
- Prescribe and promulgate guidelines, regulations, measures, and decisions necessary for advancing the nursing profession (subject to review and approval by the PRC).
Article 3, Section 12: All applicants for a nursing license must pass a written examination conducted by the Board.
Article 3, Section 13: To be eligible to take the licensure examination, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of the Philippines.
- Be of good moral character.
- Be a graduate of a nursing education program approved by the Board.
- Have passed the NLE in a previous year if previously failed.

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173) is a law regulating and supervising the practice of nursing in the Philippines.
It was passed and signed into law on October 21, 2002, by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
It repeals RA 7164, the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991.
RA 9173 is comprised of nine articles with 41 sections.

Board of Nursing

The Act established a Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing ("the Board"), consisting of a chairperson and six members.
Members of the Board are appointed by the President of the Philippines from among two recommendees by the Professional Regulation Commission ("the Commission"), chosen from a list of three nominees by the accredited professional organization of nurses in the Philippines.
The Board's members must have the qualifications prescribed in Section 4 of the Act.
The Chairperson and Members of the Board hold office for a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment for another term.

Powers and Duties of the Board

The Board has the authority to supervise and regulate the practice of nursing in the Philippines.
The Board conducts the licensure examination for nurses.
The Board issues, suspends, and revokes certificates of registration for the practice of nursing.
The Board enforces quality standards in nursing practice to ensure efficient, ethical, and technical standards.
The Board oversees nursing education by examining the facilities of universities, colleges, and departments of nursing education to ensure compliance with nursing education standards. The Commission on Higher Education has the authority to open and close colleges of nursing, based on the Board's written recommendations.
The Board conducts hearings and investigations to address complaints against nurses for unethical and unprofessional conduct, or violations of the Act or its regulations.
The Board has the power to issue subpoenas to secure the appearance of respondents and witnesses, and to produce documents.
The Board is authorized to promulgate penalties for obstruction or interference with its proceedings.
The Board promulgates a Code of Ethics in collaboration with the accredited professional organization of nurses.
The Board also works with the accredited professional organization to recognize nursing specialty organizations.
The Board develops and issues guidelines, regulations, measures, and decisions for the improvement of nursing practice, the advancement of the nursing profession, and the enforcement of the Act, subject to the review and approval of the Commission.

Licensure Examination

All applicants seeking a license to practice nursing must pass a written examination administered by the Board.
The examination schedule and locations are designated by the Commission, in accordance with the PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (RA 8981).

Qualifications for Admission to the Licensure Examination

Applicants for the nursing licensure examination must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the Philippines.
- Be of good moral character.
- Be a graduate of a nursing course duly recognized by the CHED.
- Have passed the nursing board exam.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have no known physical or mental defect, which could interfere with the practice of nursing.
- Have no known contagious or communicable diseases, which could be transmitted to patients.
- Have no pending criminal cases involving moral turpitude.

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This quiz covers the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, also known as RA 9173, which outlines the organization and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing. Learn about the key articles, duties, and the process for licensure examinations under this Act. Test your knowledge of the significant legal framework governing the nursing profession in the Philippines.