Republic Act No. 6758: Nurses Minimum Base Pay

Republic Act No. 9173

• Title: Republic Act No. 9173 is known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."
• Aims to professionalize the nursing profession, ensuring quality health care service delivery by setting educational requirements and standards.

Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing

• Composed of five members responsible for regulating the nursing profession in the Philippines.

State Guarantee of Health Services

• The State guarantees accessible and affordable health services to all individuals, promoting the health needs of the population.

Working Conditions for Nurses

• Aims to improve overall working conditions for nurses, ensuring fair treatment and support within the healthcare system.

Repealed Act

• Republic Act No. 9173 repeals Republic Act No. 7164.

Minimum Base Pay

• Establishes that the minimum base pay for nurses in public health institutions aligns with Republic Act No. 6758.

Training Costs in Government Hospitals

• Costs for training at least 10% of nursing staff in government hospitals will be shared by the government and concerned nursing institutions.

Incentive and Benefit System

• The Department of Health is responsible for establishing an incentive and benefit system for nurses.

Salary Adjustments

• Local government units have the authority to implement adjustments to nurse salaries.

Funding Source for Nursing Program

• Funding for the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program is mentioned as allocated from government resources.

Non-Cash Benefits

• Non-cash benefits for nurses can include health insurance, education grants, and other support services.

Roster of Nurses

• Nurses whose names appear on the roster are recognized as licensed professionals, maintaining their legal ability to practice.

Automatic Registration

• Nurses can obtain a certificate of registration or professional license without examination under specific conditions.

Meaning of 'Ipso Facto'

• 'Ipso facto' means that automatic registration occurs by the very fact of a nurse meeting the criteria set forth by law.

Privilege in Foreign States

• Registered nurses from the Philippines are granted the privilege to practice in foreign states with reciprocal agreements.

Special/Temporary Permit

• A special or temporary permit allows nurses to practice in specific circumstances while awaiting full licensure.

Rule Formulation Timeframe

• The law specifies a timeframe for formulating necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act effectively.

Publication of Rules

• The implementing rules and regulations must be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

Unconstitutional Provisions

• If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions continue to be effective.

Previous Act Repealed

• The specific Act repealed by Republic Act No. 9173 is Republic Act No. 7164.

Effectivity of the Act

• The Act takes effect 15 days after its official publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper.

Rule Formulation Participation

• Various stakeholders, including nursing professionals and regulatory bodies, are involved in formulating rules and regulations.

Penalties for Unauthorized Practice

• Practicing nursing without the required documents may result in fines or imprisonment.

Penalties for Misuse of License

• Using another nurse's license or an invalid license carries severe penalties, including possible criminal charges.

False Evidence for Licensure

• Individuals providing false evidence to acquire a nursing license face significant legal consequences.

Posing as a Registered Nurse

• Actions such as falsely using titles or advertising oneself as a registered nurse without proper licensure are prohibited.

Prohibited Actions

• Article VIII outlines specific actions that are illegal, including but not limited to misrepresentation and unlawful practice of nursing.

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.