29 Questions
What is the title of Republic Act No. 9173?
The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
What is the main aim of Republic Act No. 9173 in relation to the nursing profession?
Ensure better career prospects for nurses
How many members are there in the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing as specified in the text?
6 members
What type of health services does the State guarantee through Republic Act No. 9173?
Quality basic health services
What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 9173 in terms of working conditions for nurses?
To institute measures for humane working conditions
Which act did Republic Act No. 9173 repeal?
'The Philippine Nursing Act of 1991'
What is the minimum base pay of nurses working in public health institutions according to Republic Act No. 6758?
Equal to salary grade 15
Who shares the costs of training at least ten percent (10%) of the nursing staff in government hospitals, as per the text?
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Who is responsible for establishing an incentive and benefit system for nurses according to the text?
Department of Health and Board of Nursing
How are adjustments to the salaries of nurses working in local government units made?
In accordance with Section 10 of Republic Act No. 6758
What funding source is mentioned for the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program in the text?
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
What non-cash benefits are mentioned for nurses in the text?
Free hospital care, scholarship grants
What happens to nurses whose names appear on the roster of nurses?
They are automatically registered under the Act
Under what conditions can a nurse be issued a certificate of registration/professional license without examination?
If they are registered under the laws of a foreign state with similar requirements
What does 'ipso facto' mean in the context of automatic registration of nurses?
Automatically or by operation of law
What privilege does the law grant to registered nurses from the Philippines in foreign states with reciprocity?
Same privileges as subjects or citizens of that foreign state
What is the purpose of a special/temporary permit for nurses?
To practice nursing in specified circumstances
What is the timeframe provided for formulating the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act?
90 days
In what publication should the implementing rules and regulations be published?
Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation
What will happen to the remaining parts of the Act if any part is declared unconstitutional?
The remaining parts become valid and operational
Which previous Act is specifically mentioned as being repealed by this new Act?
Republic Act No. 7164
When does this Act take effect?
Fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation
Who shall be involved in formulating the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act?
Board, Commission, and accredited professional organization
What penalty may be imposed on a person practicing nursing without the required documents?
Imprisonment for less than one year
What penalty may be imposed on a person using someone else's nursing license?
A fine of more than P100,000.00
What penalty may be imposed on a person found using an invalid nursing license?
Both a fine and imprisonment
What penalty may be imposed on a person who gives false evidence to obtain a nursing license?
Both a fine and imprisonment
Which action by an individual can lead to posing or advertising as a registered nurse?
Having a suspended nursing license
What action is prohibited in the Article VIII of the text?
'Falsely posing or advertising as a registered and licensed nurse'
Learn about the minimum base pay of nurses working in public health institutions as prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758, also known as the 'Compensation and Classification Act of 1989'. Understand the provisions for nurses working in local government units and the funding mechanisms for the comprehensive salary standardization program.
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