Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

RA 9173

Republic Act No. 9173 October 21, 2002

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE NURSINGPROFESSION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.7164, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 1991" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Art .1 Sec. 1
Title: Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

Article 2 Declaration of Policy

Sec2. The State hereby guarantees the delivery of quality basic health services through an adequate nursing personnel system throughout the country.

As a registered nurse, you are covered by the law regulating the practice of nursing in the Phils. Which is: a. RA 4704 b. RA 7164 c. RA 877 d. RA 9173

The Phil Nursing Act was promulgated in 2002. What month? A. January B. March C. October D. December

Article 3 Organization of the BON

Section 3. Creation and Composition of the Board.

BOARD OF NURSING
Composition: Chairperson & 6 members

APPOINTMENT
Vacancy
PNA nominates 3 per vacancy
(Sec 3.)

PRC recommends two

Appointment by the PRESIDENT of the Phil

Sec. 6 Term of office a. Appointed for 3 years reappointment for one term only b. Appointment to vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term c. proper oath of office

Types of appointment: 1. Regular appointment 2. Ad interim appointment 3. Doctrine of Hold- over

BON: Qualifications: Sec. 4

Natural born citizen and resident Member of good standing of PNA RN with masters degree At least 10 years continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment Last 5 years shall be in the Phil. Not convicted of any offense (moral turpitude)

BON: powers, duties, functions Sec. 9

Conduct Licensure examination for nurses Issue, suspend, revoke certificates of registration Monitor & enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Phil. Ensure quality education Conduct hearings & investigations (may issue subpoena) Promulgate CODE OF ETHICS Prescribe, adopt, issue regulations for the improvement of the profession

BON shall represent 3 areas of Nursing (Sec. 4)

Community Health
Nursing

Nursing Education Nursing Service

Removal/suspension (BON)
Sec.11

Incompetence/ continuous neglect of duty C commission/ tolerance of irregularities in the board exam U unprofessional,immoral & dishonorable conduct

Who among the ff has the power to appoint or remove members of the BON?
a) Chairperson of PRC b) The president of the republic c) President of the Philippine Nurses Association d) The chairman of the Board of Nursing

The major responsibility of the BON is to ensure that RA 9173 is properly implemented. Which of the following is not within the jurisdiction of the BON? a. Setting minimum standards of practice b. Establishing the implementing rules and regulations c. Disciplining those unfit to practice nursing d. Approving nursing education program

Art 5 Examination and Registration

Section 12. Licensure Examination. - All applicants for license to practice nursing shall be required to pass a written examination, which shall be given by the Board in such places and dates as may be designated by the Commission: Provided, That it shall be in accordance with Republic Act No. 8981, otherwise known as the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000."

QUALIFICATIONS (Admission to
Licensure Examination) Sec 13
Citizen of the Philippines Person of good moral character BSN holder (recognized school: complies with the standards of nursing education)

To apply for the Nurse Licensure Examination, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Holder of a BSN degree 2. Citizen of the Philippines 3. Of good moral character 4. At least 21 years of age a. 1, 2, and 3. c. 1, 3, and 4 b. 2, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and 4

Section 14. Scope of Examination

Section 15. Ratings.

In order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%) with a rating of not below sixty percent (60%) in any subject. An examinee who obtains an average rating of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but gets a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any subject must take the examination again but only in the subject or subjects where he/she is rated below sixty percent (60%). In order to pass the succeeding examination, an examinee must obtain a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in the subject or subjects repeated.

Section 16. Oath

All successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of profession before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice.

Section 19. Automatic Registration of Nurses

All nurses whose names appear at the roster of nurses shall be automatically or ipso facto registered as nurses under this Act upon its effectivity.

Section 20. Registration by Reciprocity.

A certificate of registration/professional license may be issued without examination to nurses registered under the laws of a foreign state or country: Provided, That the requirements for registration or licensing of nurses in said country are substantially the same as those prescribed under this Act : Provided, further, That the laws of such state or country grant the same privileges to registered nurses of the Philippines on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or country

Section 21. Practice Through Special/Temporary Permit.

Medical mission Outstanding expert or specialist Professors on exchange employment
Provided, however, That the special/temporary permit shall be effective only for the duration of the project, medical mission or employment.

Who among the following is not qualified to practice nursing in the Philippines under the Special or temporary permit?
a. a licensed nurse from Canada who is in a medical mission to work as a volunteer nurse in the ER of PGH for one month b. A certified nurse specialist from Texas invited by a local university as a guest lecturer in the training of organ donation and transplant team c. A Fil- Am nurse who is part of the medical team of a brain surgeon who is in the country upon invitation to operate on a well known oligarch d. An American RN who is part of the medical team invited by the Basilan governor to perform cleft palate operation in the province

Qualifications of FACULTY Holder of masters degree in nursing/

education/ allied health sciences

At least one year clinical practice RN

Member with Good standing in the
accredited professional organization (Sec. 27)

Position
BON CI/ Faculty Dean
CN/ NsgDirector

Qualification Yrs of Ex
MA in Nursing, Educ, Educ, allied courses

10 1

MA in Nursing only

Supervisor
CN primary Hosp

9 units in mgt & adm

Staff Nurse

Q: For a faculty member to be promoted as a dean, she/he must meet the ff except:
a) At least five years experience in nursing b) With masters degree in any allied health profession c) Member of good standing of PNA d) With MAN

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE Provides nursing care: different

stages of life (from conception to old age) Promotion of health & Prevention of illnesses independent practitioner Initiates & performs nursing services in any health care setting IFC

Collaborate with other health care

providers for the preventive, curative & rehabilitative aspects of care

It shall be the duty of the nurse to: (sec 28) Do utilize NURSING PROCESS in
providing nursing care Undertake nursing & health human resource development training & research Teach, guide, supervise nursing students Interrelationship/ linkages with community resources & health care team Educate individual,families, community on health Strict/ duty-bound observance of the CODE OF ETHICS

The practice of Nursing includes following activities, EXCEPT: a. Supervision and teaching of capillary workers b. Observation and care of clients c. Judging the nature of disease or injury d. Safeguarding public health the and welfare

INACTIVE NURSES
Nurses who have not actively practiced the profession for FIVE (5) consecutive years can return to practice:

ONE MONTH didactic training THREE MONTHS practicum

NURSING EDUCATION (Art.V)

The Nursing Education Program shall provide sound general & professional foundation for the practice of nursing

Resolved the controversy on: Upper 40 percent (40%) by deleting the provision on General
Entrance Requirements found in Sec
23 Art IV of RA 7164

Applicants desiring to enroll in a nursing course must belong to the upper forty percent of the graduating class of the general secondary course, as certified by the school

IMPACT:
Led to a new round of proliferation of nursing schools There are more than 400 nursing schools in the country today Greater challenge: QUALITY NURSING EDUCATION

NURSING EXPERIENCES
Learning experiences: settings
CLASSROOM HOSPITAL HOME COMMUNITY OTHER HEALTH AGENCIES

Learning experiences shall not be less than six (6) units or its equivalent.
Sec. 25

(Art IV): EXAMINATION & REGISTRATION

In accordance with RA 8981 (PRC

Modernization Act of 2000)

Given TWICE a year Schedule: NOT EARLIER THAN ONE

MONTH BUT NOT LATER THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE SEMESTER

You just passed the Board Exam and is waiting for your certificate. Whose responsibility is the issuance of the Cert of Registration?

A. PNA B. Board of Nursing C. PRC D. Pres of the Phil

List of documents
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
Special order number Date of graduation Seal of the school Scanned picture

List of documents
Marriage contract (for married) 4 pcs passport size colored pix; Current Community Certificate RLE record (Chief Nurse & Dean) Certificate of Live birth

List of documents
ACTUAL CASES
Operating room Deliveries assisted Signed:
Chief nurse Dean Clinical instructors

ratings
General average: 75% No grade below 60% in any subject

Of the following concepts on Nursing Education and Nursing Licensure Examination, which is correct?
A.) Applicants to a nursing school must be high school graduate who belong to the upper forty (40) percent of the graduating class B.) The college of nursing must be accredited C.) To pass the examination, a general weighted average of 75% with no grade below sixty (60) percent in any subject must be obtained D.) A refresher course for those who failed the examination for the third time may be offered by any college of nursing

RECONSIDERATION OF RATINGS
Grounds: mechanical, clerical or clear error or malfeasance in the rating of paper * Request filed within 90 days from date of official release of exam results

Professional Identification Card

Full name of the professional License number Date of registration Date of issuance and expiration Signature of the chairperson Bar code Picture of the RN

SUSPENSION/REVOCATION of certificate of registration/license

Gross incompetence/serious ignorance Unprofessional/unethical conduct Malpractice/negligence Fraud/deceit in obtaining certificate of registration/license Practice of profession during suspension from the practice Conviction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

An institution or an organization that is responsible for approving the certificate to operate as a nursing school in the Philippines.
a. Board of Nursing b. PNA c. Commission on Higher Education d. PRC

Upon passing the licensure exam, which is a priority action for the passer? a. take an oath of profession before the board b. apply for registration with PRC c. apply for membership to the PNA d. prepare credentials for job hunting

The nurse should renew her license when?

A. third year on her birth date B. third year on her birth month C. anytime after one year D. no need to renew

Attendance in mandatory continuing professional education programs is recommended annually for:

a. b. c. d. 20 contact hours 10 contact hours 60 contact hours 25 contact hours

Re-issuance of revoked certificates

Expiration of a minimum of four years from the date of revocation The CAUSE of revocation has disappeared/corrected Proper application Payment of required fees

PROHIBITIONS in the practice of Nursing

Without certificate of registration/ professional license Use of others identification card (misdemeanor) Use of invalid/revoked/suspended certificate of registration Use of false evidence to the BON to obtain certificate of registration/ professional license Falsely poses/advertises as a registered licensed nurse Falsely Appending BSN/RN to his/her name Assisting in illegal practice

Penalties: a fine of not less than P50000. Nor more than P100,000. Or imprisonment of not less than 1 year nor more than six years, or both, upon the discretion of the court.

Situation: The Nursing Act of 2002 or RA 9173 has a provision that the nurse must continue learning. 1. Which of the following is formal continuing education? a. refresher course b. enrolment in graduate school c. attendance in conferences d. seminars

2. Which of the following is the required qualification of a dean? a. masters degree in related fields b. 9 units in nursing administration c. doctoral degree d. masters degree in nursing

3. The faculty of a College of Nursing must have a masters degree which is a. psychology b. public health c. nursing only d. nursing or related field

4. Nurses in the Nursing Service must also be qualified. The Nursing service director must have a. MA in any field of nursing b. MA in Health Sciences c. MA in Public Administration d. MA in Nursing major in Administration/ management

5. To be qualified, the nurse supervisors in the hospital must at least have a. Masters of arts in nursing b. 9 units in mgt and administration course in graduate level c. masters of public health d. 9 units masters degree in nursing

Situation: The Nurse Practice Act of 2002 or RA 9173 was passed and signed in Oct 2002.
1. Among the important provisions was the composition of the Board. Which of the following is NOT provided for in RA 9173? a. have at least 10 years of continuous practice of the profession b. The BON shall be composed of 7 members c. The qualifying age should not be more than 70 years of age d. The academe qualification of the members shall be a holder of MA in Nursing or related field

2. Which of the following is an additional function of the board which is a departure from RA 7164? a. describe subjects in the licensure examination b. recommends the opening and closure of Colleges of Nursing c. promulgate decision for the improvement of nursing d. issue, suspend, revoke cert of registration

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