Philippine Nursing Philippine Nursing Act of 2002Act of 2002RA 9173RA 9173

As a registered nurse, you are covered by the As a registered nurse, you are covered by the law regulating the practice of nursing in the law regulating the practice of nursing in the Phils. Which is:Phils. Which is:

a. RA 4704a. RA 4704

b. RA 7164b. RA 7164

c. RA 877c. RA 877

d. RA 9173d. RA 9173

The implementing rules and regulations of The implementing rules and regulations of the said law was passed through:the said law was passed through:

a. BON Resolution 425,s 2003a. BON Resolution 425,s 2003

b. BON Resolution 524, s 2002b. BON Resolution 524, s 2002

c. BON resolution 459, s 2002c. BON resolution 459, s 2002

d. BON Resolution 99-14, s 1999d. BON Resolution 99-14, s 1999

The Phil Nursing Act was promulgated in The Phil Nursing Act was promulgated in 2002. What month?2002. What month?

A. JanuaryA. January B. MarchB. March C. OctoberC. October D. DecemberD. December

BOARD OF NURSINGBOARD OF NURSING

CompositionComposition: Chairperson & : Chairperson &

6 members6 members

APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT

? Vacancy ? Vacancy

PRC recommends two

Appointment by the PRESIDENT of the Phil

PNA nominates 3 per vacancy

Term of office:Term of office:

a. Appointed for 3 yearsa. Appointed for 3 years reappointment for one term onlyreappointment for one term only

b. Appointment to vacancy shall be for b. Appointment to vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the termthe unexpired portion of the term

c. proper oath of officec. proper oath of office

Types of appointment:Types of appointment:

1. Regular 1. Regular appointmentappointment

2. Ad interim appointment2. Ad interim appointment

3. Doctrine of Hold- over3. Doctrine of Hold- over

BON: Qualifications:BON: Qualifications:

Natural born citizen and resident Natural born citizen and resident Member of good standing of PNAMember of good standing of PNARN with master’s degreeRN with master’s degreeAt least 10 years continuous practice of the At least 10 years continuous practice of the profession prior to appointmentprofession prior to appointment

Last 5 years shall be in the Phil.Last 5 years shall be in the Phil.Not convicted of any offense (moral Not convicted of any offense (moral turpitude)turpitude)

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

CCommunity Health Nursingommunity Health Nursing

NNursing Educationursing Education

NNursing Serviceursing Service

BON: powers, duties, functionsBON: powers, duties, functions

Conduct Licensure examination for nursesConduct Licensure examination for nurses

Issue, suspend, revoke certificates of registrationIssue, suspend, revoke certificates of registration

Monitor & enforce quality standards of nursing Monitor & enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Phil.practice in the Phil.

Ensure quality educationEnsure quality education

Conduct hearings & investigations (may issue Conduct hearings & investigations (may issue subpoena)subpoena)

Promulgate CODE OF ETHICSPromulgate CODE OF ETHICS

Prescribe, adopt, issue regulations for the Prescribe, adopt, issue regulations for the improvement of the profession improvement of the profession

Removal/suspension (BON)Removal/suspension (BON)

II Incompetence/ continuous neglect of Incompetence/ continuous neglect of dutyduty

CC commission/ tolerance of irregularities commission/ tolerance of irregularities in the board examin the board exam

UU unprofessional, immoral & dishonorable unprofessional, immoral & dishonorable conductconduct

Who among the ff has the power to appoint Who among the ff has the power to appoint or remove members of the BON?or remove members of the BON?

a)a) Chairperson of PRCChairperson of PRCb)b) The president of the republicThe president of the republicc)c) President of the Philippine Nurses President of the Philippine Nurses

AssociationAssociationd)d) The chairman of the Board of NursingThe chairman of the Board of Nursing

The major responsibility of the BON is to ensure The major responsibility of the BON is to ensure that RA 9173 is properly implemented. Which of that RA 9173 is properly implemented. Which of the following is not within the jurisdiction of the the following is not within the jurisdiction of the BON?BON?

a. Setting minimum standards of practicea. Setting minimum standards of practiceb. Establishing the implementing rules and b. Establishing the implementing rules and

regulationsregulationsc. Disciplining those unfit to practice nursingc. Disciplining those unfit to practice nursingd. Approving nursing education programd. Approving nursing education program

Qualifications of FACULTY Qualifications of FACULTY

HHolder of master’s degree in nursing/ education/ older of master’s degree in nursing/ education/ allied health sciencesallied health sciences

AAt least one year clinical practicet least one year clinical practice

RRNN

MMember with Good standing in the accredited ember with Good standing in the accredited professional organizationprofessional organization

(Sec. 27)(Sec. 27)

Position Ma Qualification Yrs of ExpPosition Ma Qualification Yrs of Exp

BONBON MA in Nursing, Educ, MA in Nursing, Educ, allied coursesallied courses

1010

CI/ FacultyCI/ Faculty 11

DeanDean MA in Nursing onlyMA in Nursing only 55

CN/ NsgDirectorCN/ NsgDirector

SupervisorSupervisor 9 units in mgt & 9 units in mgt & admadm

22

CN primary HospCN primary Hosp

Staff NurseStaff Nurse 00 00

Q: For a faculty member to be Q: For a faculty member to be promoted as a dean, she/he must promoted as a dean, she/he must

meet the ff except:meet the ff except:

a)a) At least five years experience in nursingAt least five years experience in nursing

b)b) With masters degree in any allied health With masters degree in any allied health professionprofession

c)c) Member of good standing of PNAMember of good standing of PNA

d)d) With MANWith MAN

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICESCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE

PProvides nursing care: different stages rovides nursing care: different stages of life (from conception to old age)of life (from conception to old age)

PPromotion of health & Prevention of romotion of health & Prevention of illnesses – independent practitionerillnesses – independent practitioner

IInitiates & performs nursing services nitiates & performs nursing services in any health care setting - IFCin any health care setting - IFC

CCollaborate with other health care ollaborate with other health care providers for the preventive, curative & providers for the preventive, curative & rehabilitative aspects of carerehabilitative aspects of care

It shall be the duty of the nurse to: (sec 28)It shall be the duty of the nurse to: (sec 28)

DDo utilize NURSING PROCESS in providing o utilize NURSING PROCESS in providing nursing carenursing care

UUndertake nursing & health human resource ndertake nursing & health human resource development training & researchdevelopment training & research

TTeach, guide, supervise nursing studentseach, guide, supervise nursing students

IInterrelationship/ linkages with community nterrelationship/ linkages with community resources & health care teamresources & health care team

EEducate individual,families, community on ducate individual,families, community on healthhealth

SStrict/ duty-bound observance of the CODE trict/ duty-bound observance of the CODE OF ETHICSOF ETHICS

The practice of Nursing includes following The practice of Nursing includes following activities, EXCEPT:activities, EXCEPT:

a. Supervision and teaching of capillary a. Supervision and teaching of capillary workersworkers

b. Observation and care of clientsb. Observation and care of clientsc. Judging the nature of disease or injuryc. Judging the nature of disease or injuryd. Safeguarding public health the and welfared. Safeguarding public health the and welfare

INACTIVE NURSESINACTIVE NURSES Nurses who have not Nurses who have not

actively practiced the actively practiced the profession for profession for FIVE FIVE (5) consecutive years(5) consecutive years can return to practice:can return to practice: ONE MONTHONE MONTH

didactic trainingdidactic training THREE THREE

MONTHSMONTHS practicumpracticum

SPECIAL OR TEMPORARY PERMIT TO SPECIAL OR TEMPORARY PERMIT TO PRACTICE FOR LICENSED FOREIGN PRACTICE FOR LICENSED FOREIGN

NURSES:NURSES:MMedical missionedical mission

OOutstanding expert or specialistutstanding expert or specialist

PProfessors on exchange employmentrofessors on exchange employment permit valid for the duration of the permit valid for the duration of the

project, mission or employment contract.project, mission or employment contract.

NURSING EDUCATIONNURSING EDUCATION (Art.V)(Art.V)

The Nursing Education The Nursing Education Program shall provide Program shall provide sound sound general & professional general & professional foundationfoundation for the practice of for the practice of nursingnursing

Resolved the controversy on:Resolved the controversy on: ““Upper 40 percent (40%)”Upper 40 percent (40%)” by by

deletingdeleting the provision on the provision on General General Entrance RequirementsEntrance Requirements found in Sec 23 Art found in Sec 23 Art IV of RA 7164IV of RA 7164

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

IMPACT:IMPACT:

Led to a new round of proliferation of nursing Led to a new round of proliferation of nursing schoolsschools

There are more than 400 nursing schools in the There are more than 400 nursing schools in the country todaycountry today

Greater challenge: Greater challenge: QUALITY NURSING QUALITY NURSING EDUCATIONEDUCATION

NURSING EXPERIENCESNURSING EXPERIENCES

Learning experiences: Learning experiences: settingssettings CLASSROOMCLASSROOM HOSPITALHOSPITAL HOMEHOME COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY OTHER HEALTH AGENCIESOTHER HEALTH AGENCIES

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

Sec. 25

(Art IV): EXAMINATION & (Art IV): EXAMINATION & REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION

In accordance with In accordance with RA 8981 (PRC RA 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000)Modernization Act of 2000)

Given TWICE a yearGiven TWICE a year Schedule: Schedule: NOT EARLIER THAN ONE NOT EARLIER THAN ONE

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

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

Cert of Registration?Cert of Registration?

A. PNAA. PNA B. Board of NursingB. Board of Nursing C. PRCC. PRC D. Pres of the PhilD. Pres of the Phil

QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS (Admission to (Admission to Licensure Examination)Licensure Examination)

CCitizen of the Philippinesitizen of the Philippines PPerson of good moral charactererson of good moral character BBSN holder (recognized school: SN holder (recognized school:

complies with the standards of complies with the standards of nursing education)nursing education)

List of documentsList of documents

TRANSCRIPT OF TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS RECORDS Special order numberSpecial order number Date of graduationDate of graduation Seal of the schoolSeal of the school Scanned pictureScanned picture

List of documentsList of documents

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

List of documentsList of documents ACTUAL CASESACTUAL CASES

Operating roomOperating room Deliveries assistedDeliveries assisted Signed:Signed:

Chief nurseChief nurseDeanDeanClinical instructorsClinical instructors

To apply for the Nurse Licensure To apply for the Nurse Licensure Examination, the applicant must Examination, the applicant must

meet the following requirements:meet the following requirements: 1.1. 1.1. Holder of a BSN degreeHolder of a BSN degree

2.2. 2. Citizen of the Philippines2. Citizen of the Philippines

3.3. 3.3. Of good moral characterOf good moral character

4.4. 4. At least 21 years of age4. At least 21 years of age

a.a.              1, 2, and 3.1, 2, and 3. c. 1, 3, and 4 c. 1, 3, and 4

b.b.              2, 3, and 42, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and 4d. 1, 2, and 4

ratingsratings General average: General average:

75%75% No grade below No grade below

60% in any subject60% in any subject *removal exam *removal exam

within two years within two years after last failed after last failed examexam

Of the following concepts on Nursing Of the following concepts on Nursing Education and Nursing Licensure Education and Nursing Licensure

Examination, which is correct?Examination, which is correct?

A.) A.) Applicants to a nursing school must be Applicants to a nursing school must be high school graduate who belong to the upper high school graduate who belong to the upper

forty (40) percent of the graduating classforty (40) percent of the graduating classB.) B.) The college of nursing must be accreditedThe college of nursing must be accredited

C.) C.) To pass the examination, a general To pass the examination, a general weighted average of 75% with no grade below weighted average of 75% with no grade below

sixty (60) percent in any subject must be sixty (60) percent in any subject must be obtainedobtained

D.) D.) A refresher course for those who failed the A refresher course for those who failed the examination for the third time may be offered examination for the third time may be offered

by any college of nursingby any college of nursing

Should the candidate fail in one subject, but Should the candidate fail in one subject, but obtained the required gen. Average, which of the obtained the required gen. Average, which of the following should he do?following should he do?

a. Take the whole set of exam all over againa. Take the whole set of exam all over againb. Take examination on the subject below required b. Take examination on the subject below required

averageaveragec. Makes an appeal to the board for rechecking of c. Makes an appeal to the board for rechecking of

paperpaperd. Enroll in a refresher course for one yeard. Enroll in a refresher course for one year

RECONSIDERATION OF RATINGSRECONSIDERATION OF RATINGS

Grounds:Grounds:

mechanical, clerical or clear error or mechanical, clerical or clear error or malfeasance in the rating of papermalfeasance in the rating of paper

* Request filed within 90 days from date of * Request filed within 90 days from date of official release of exam resultsofficial release of exam results

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATIONCERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Full name of the professionalFull name of the professional Serial numberSerial number Signature of the chairperson of the Signature of the chairperson of the

commission & members of the commission & members of the boardboard

Official seal of the commissionOfficial seal of the commission Scanned pictureScanned picture

Professional Identification CardProfessional Identification Card Full name of the Full name of the

professionalprofessional License numberLicense number Date of registrationDate of registration Date of issuance and Date of issuance and

expiration expiration Signature of the Signature of the

chairpersonchairperson Bar codeBar code Picture of the RNPicture of the RN

An institution or an organization An institution or an organization that is responsible for approving that is responsible for approving

the certificate to operate as a the certificate to operate as a nursing school in the Philippines. nursing school in the Philippines. a.a.            Board of Nursing Board of Nursing c. PNAc. PNA b.b.            Commission on Higher Education Commission on Higher Education d. PRCd. PRC

Upon passing the licensure exam, which is a Upon passing the licensure exam, which is a priority action for the passer?priority action for the passer?

a. take an oath of profession before the boarda. take an oath of profession before the board

b. apply for registration with PRCb. apply for registration with PRC

c. apply for membership to the PNAc. apply for membership to the PNA

d. prepare credentials for job huntingd. prepare credentials for job hunting

The nurse should renew her license The nurse should renew her license when?when?

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

Attendance in mandatory continuing Attendance in mandatory continuing professional education programs is professional education programs is

recommended annually for:recommended annually for:

a.a. 20 contact hours20 contact hours

b.b. 10 contact hours10 contact hours

c.c. 60 contact hours60 contact hours

d.d. 25 contact hours25 contact hours

SUSPENSION/REVOCATION of SUSPENSION/REVOCATION of certificate of registration/licensecertificate of registration/license

GGross incompetence/serious ignoranceross incompetence/serious ignorance UUnprofessional/unethical conductnprofessional/unethical conduct MMalpractice/negligencealpractice/negligence FFraud/deceit in obtaining certificate of raud/deceit in obtaining certificate of

registration/licenseregistration/license PPractice of profession during suspension from the ractice of profession during suspension from the

practicepractice CConviction of any criminal offense involving onviction of any criminal offense involving

moral turpitudemoral turpitude

Re-issuance of revoked certificatesRe-issuance of revoked certificates

Expiration of a minimum of Expiration of a minimum of fourfour yearsyears from the date of revocation from the date of revocation

The CAUSE of revocation has The CAUSE of revocation has disappeared/correcteddisappeared/corrected

Proper applicationProper application Payment of required feesPayment of required fees

Q: A nurse will lose his/her professional license Q: A nurse will lose his/her professional license for the following reasons EXCEPT:for the following reasons EXCEPT:a.) a.) used deceit and fraud in obtaining the used deceit and fraud in obtaining the licenselicenseb.)b.) accused of gross incompetenceaccused of gross incompetencec.) c.) guilty of immoral and dishonorable guilty of immoral and dishonorable conductconductd.) d.) practicing with an invalid certificate of practicing with an invalid certificate of registrationregistration

PROHIBITIONSPROHIBITIONS in the practice of in the practice of NursingNursing

WWithout certificate of registration/ professional licenseithout certificate of registration/ professional license UUse of other’s identification card (misdemeanor)se of other’s identification card (misdemeanor) UUse of invalid/revoked/suspended certificate of se of invalid/revoked/suspended certificate of

registrationregistration UUse of false evidence to the BON to obtain certificate se of false evidence to the BON to obtain certificate

of registration/ professional licenseof registration/ professional license FFalsely poses/advertises as a registered licensed nursealsely poses/advertises as a registered licensed nurse FFalsely Appending BSN/RN to his/her namealsely Appending BSN/RN to his/her name AAssisting in illegal practicessisting in illegal practice

Penalties:Penalties: a fine of not less than P50000. Nor a fine of not less than P50000. Nor

more than P100,000. Or more than P100,000. Or imprisonment of not less than 1 imprisonment of not less than 1 year nor more than six years, or year nor more than six years, or both, upon the discretion of the both, upon the discretion of the court.court.

Situation: The Nursing Act of 2002 or RA 9173 has a Situation: The Nursing Act of 2002 or RA 9173 has a provision that the nurse must continue learning.provision that the nurse must continue learning.

1. Which of the following is formal continuing 1. Which of the following is formal continuing education?education?

a. refresher coursea. refresher courseb. enrolment in graduate schoolb. enrolment in graduate schoolc. attendance in conferencesc. attendance in conferencesd. seminarsd. seminars

2. Which of the following is the required 2. Which of the following is the required qualification of a dean?qualification of a dean?

a. masters degree in related fieldsa. masters degree in related fields

b. 9 units in nursing administrationb. 9 units in nursing administration

c. doctoral degreec. doctoral degree

d. masters degree in nursingd. masters degree in nursing

3. The faculty of a College of Nursing must 3. The faculty of a College of Nursing must have a master’s degree which ishave a master’s degree which is

a. psychologya. psychology b. public healthb. public health

c. nursing onlyc. nursing only d. nursing or related fieldd. nursing or related field

4. Nurses in the Nursing Service must also be 4. Nurses in the Nursing Service must also be qualified. The Nursing service director must qualified. The Nursing service director must havehave

a. MA in any field of nursinga. MA in any field of nursingb. MA in Health Sciencesb. MA in Health Sciencesc. MA in Public Administrationc. MA in Public Administrationd. MA in Nursing major in Administration/ d. MA in Nursing major in Administration/

managementmanagement

5. To be qualified, the nurse supervisors in the 5. To be qualified, the nurse supervisors in the hospital must at least havehospital must at least have

a. Masters of arts in nursinga. Masters of arts in nursing

b. 9 units in mgt and administration course in b. 9 units in mgt and administration course in graduate levelgraduate level

c. masters of public healthc. masters of public health

d. 9 units masters degree in nursingd. 9 units masters degree in nursing

Situation: The Nurse Practice Act of 2002 or RA Situation: The Nurse Practice Act of 2002 or RA

9173 was passed and signed in Oct 20029173 was passed and signed in Oct 2002..1. Among the important provisions was the composition of 1. Among the important provisions was the composition of

the Board. Which of the following is NOT provided for in the Board. Which of the following is NOT provided for in RA 9173?RA 9173?

a. have at least 10 years of continuous practice of the a. have at least 10 years of continuous practice of the professionprofession

b. The BON shall be composed of 7 membersb. The BON shall be composed of 7 membersc. The qualifying age should not be more than 70 years of agec. The qualifying age should not be more than 70 years of aged. The academe qualification of the members shall be a d. The academe qualification of the members shall be a

holder of MA in Nursing or related fieldholder of MA in Nursing or related field

2. Which of the following is an additional function of 2. Which of the following is an additional function of the board which is a departure from RA 7164?the board which is a departure from RA 7164?

a. describe subjects in the licensure examinationa. describe subjects in the licensure examinationb. recommends the opening and closure of Colleges b. recommends the opening and closure of Colleges

of Nursingof Nursingc. promulgate decision for the improvement of c. promulgate decision for the improvement of

nursingnursingd. issue, suspend, revoke cert of registrationd. issue, suspend, revoke cert of registration

3. Which of the following activities is considered 3. Which of the following activities is considered to be an expanded scope of the nursing to be an expanded scope of the nursing practice?practice?

a. advance nursing practicea. advance nursing practice

b. teaching in colleges of nursingb. teaching in colleges of nursing

c. conducting health education classesc. conducting health education classes

d. counseling and doing research d. counseling and doing research

4. The following positions require that the nurse 4. The following positions require that the nurse must be a holder of MA in Nursing.must be a holder of MA in Nursing.

1. Dean of the College of Nursing1. Dean of the College of Nursing

2. Chief nurse of a hospital2. Chief nurse of a hospital

3. Instructors in college of nursing3. Instructors in college of nursing

4. Supervisors of a general hospital4. Supervisors of a general hospital a. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 3a. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 4 c. 2 and 4 d. 1 and 2d. 1 and 2

5. Who among the following is not qualified to 5. Who among the following is not qualified to practice nursing in the Philippines under the practice nursing in the Philippines under the

Special or temporary permit?Special or temporary permit?a. a licensed nurse from Canada who is in a medical mission 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 to work as a volunteer nurse in the ER of PGH for one monthmonth

b. A certified nurse specialist from Texas invited by a local b. A certified nurse specialist from Texas invited by a local university as a guest lecturer in the training of organ university as a guest lecturer in the training of organ donation and transplant teamdonation and transplant team

c. A Fil- Am nurse who is part of the medical team of a brain 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 surgeon who is in the country upon invitation to operate on a well known oligarcha well known oligarch

d. An American RN who is part of the medical team invited d. An American RN who is part of the medical team invited by the Basilan governor to perform cleft palate operation by the Basilan governor to perform cleft palate operation in the province for freein the province for free