Philippine Nursing LawRA 9173

The implementing rules and regulations of the said law was passed through:a. BON Resolution 425,s 2003b. BON Resolution 524, s 2002c. BON resolution 459, s 2002d. BON Resolution 99-14, s 1999

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Deleted provisions of RA 7164 in RA 9173:

One year of service in the Philippines for State Colleges graduatesRefresher courseUpper 40% of high school graduating classSpecial training requirement for IV therapyStandard pay for nurses either in public or private sector

BOARD OF NURSINGComposition: Chairperson & 6 members

Appointment:

PNA nominates 3 per vacancyPRC recommends twoAppointment by the PRESIDENT of the Phil.

BON: Qualifications:PNA member in good standingRN with masters degreeNatural born citizen and resident

No conviction of any offense (moral turpitude)With At least 10 years continuous practice of the profession prior to appointmentLast 5 years shall be in the Phil.

All of the following are qualifications of the members of the board of nursing except:a. Citizen and resident of the Philippineb. Have at least five(5) years of continuous practice of the professionc. Holder of a master degree in nursingd. member of PNA

Term of Office*1 term- 3 years*Maximum of two terms*Unexpired portion of the term

The chairman and members of the board shall hold office for:a. 6 yearsb. 5 yearsc. 3 yearsd. 10 years

Requirements upon qualification RESIGN immediately1- Teaching position *school/ review center2- Office or employment*public/ private sector

NO pecuniary interest

BON shall represent 3 areas of Nursing (Sec. 4)Community Health NursingNursing EducationNursing Service

BON: powers, duties, functionsConduct Licensure examination for nursesIssue, suspend, revoke certificates of registrationMonitor & enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Phil.Ensure quality educationConduct hearings & investigations (may issue subpoena)Promulgate CODE OF ETHICSPrescribe, adopt, issue regulations for the improvement of the profession

The board of nursing has all of the following functions except:a. Ensures moral and professional standards in nursing practiceb. Supervise and regulate the practice of nursingc. Issue, suspend, revoke or sell certificate of registrationd. Disciplining those unfit to practice nursing

Removal/suspension (BON)IIncompetence/ continuous neglect of dutyCcommission/ tolerance of irregularities in the board examUunprofessional, immoral & dishonorable conduct

Qualifications of FACULTYHolder of masters degree in nursing/ education/ allied health sciencesAt least one year clinical practiceRNMember with Good standing in the accredited professional organization

For a faculty member to be promoted as a dean, she/he must meet the ff except:At least five years experience in nursingWith masters degree in any allied coursesMember of good standing of PNAWith MAN

All of the following are qualifications of nursing service administrators except:a. RN in the Philippinesb. BSN with at least five units in management courses at the graduate levelc. Members of PNAd. Former Filipino citizen who has officially declared his intention to reacquire Filipino citizenship

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICEProvides nursing care: different stages of life (from conception to old age)Practitioner- Promotion of health & Prevention of illnessesPerforms nursing services-IFC

Collaborate with other health care providers

It shall be the duty of the nurse to: (sec 28)Do utilize NURSING PROCESS

Undertake nursing training & research

Teach, guide, supervise nursing students

Interrelationship/ linkages with community resources & health care teamEducate IFCStrict observance of the CODE OF ETHICS

Professional practice of nursing involves all of the following except:a. Administration of IV injectables after completion of trainingb. Participation in teaching, guidance and suppression of studentsc. Undertaking consultation servicesd. Motivation of individuals, families and communities

INACTIVE NURSESNurses who have not actively practiced the profession for FIVE (5) consecutive years can return to practice after:ONE MONTH didactic trainingTHREE MOS practicum

Registration by ReciprocityRequirements for Registration substantially the same;Same privileges given to registered nurses of the Philippines

Practice Through Special PermitMedical missionOutstanding ExpertProfessors on exchange employment

Comprehensive Nursing Specialty ProgramPurpose: Upgrade level of skills and competence of specialty nurse cliniciansFunding:PCSO PAGCOR

Salary for nurses in public sector:Not lower than Salary grade 15- P13300.00( RA 6758- Compensation and Classification Act of 1989)

DRILLS

Situation: RA 9173 requires specific qualifications for nurses occupying certain positions in nursing.1. Which of the following qualifications are required for a Dean of a College of Nursing?1. Supervisory and teaching experience in nursing education for 5 years2. Masters degree in nursing3. Member of the Assoc of Deans of Philippine Colleges of nursing4. Member of the PNA5. Currently paid annual registration feea. 1,2,3,4b. 2,3,4,5c. 1,2,3,5d. 1,2,4,5

2. Which of the following qualifications are required for a chief nurse or Nursing Service Director?1. RN in the Philippines2. atleast two years experience in nursing administration3. with atleast 9 units in mgt course in the graduate level4. Masters Degree in Nursing5. Have atleast 5 years experience in nursing administrationa. 1,2,3b. 1,4,5c. 1,2,4d. 1,3,5

3. Which of the following are the requirements for a chief nurse of a primary hospital?1. RN2. 2 years experience in general nursing service administration3. 5 years experience in nursing administration4. Masters Degree in Nursing5. Member of Accredited professional organizationa. 2,4,5b. 1,2,5c. 1,3,4d. 1,2,4,5

4. Which are the qualifications of a faculty of Nursing?1. MA degree in nursing2. MA degree in Education3. MA in Health Education4. MA degree in business administrationa. allb. 1,2,3c. 2,3,4d. 1,3,4

5. Who among the following is prohibited to practice nursing in the Philippines?a. Danaya,RN, 30 years old, who works as a counsellor in a family planning clinicb. Pirena, RN, 25 years old, working in a Center for Special Childrenc. Alena, BSN, RM who works in a well family care clinicd. Amihan, RN, 63 years old, who works as a coordinator in a review center after retirement

Situation: Nurses must be cognizant of the provisions of RA 9173 as this governs practice of nursing in the Philippines.6. Under the current law, there are seven members of the board.The membership shall represent which of the following?1. Nursing Education2. Nursing Service3. Community health nursing4. Mother and Child nursing5. Mental health and psychiatric nursinga. 2,3,4b. 3,4,5c. 1,4,5d. 1,2,3

7. Which of the following does not govern practice of nursing in the Philippines?a. Board resolution on Standards of safe nursing practiceb. Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses in the Philippinesc. RA 7164d. RA 9173

8. Which of the following duties and responsibilities are considered within the scope of the nursing practice?a. applies sublingually nitroglycerine to a hypertensive patient then refer to the doctorb. does internal examination to determine cause of antenatal bleedingc. does episiotomyd. attends to normal deliveries

9. Which of the following foreign licensed nurse may be allowed to practice nursing in the Philippines?a. Filipinos who are educated and licensed in a foreign country but decides to work in the Philippinesb. those who were born in the Philippines but has required Canadian citizenshipc. those who are working as missionary or participate in medical missions for less than a monthd. those who are foreign nationals but married to Filipino citizens

10. Which of the following provisions is embodied in RA 9173?a. students entering nursing must belong to the upper 40% of high school graduating classb. the board recognizes nursing specialty organizationsc. a refresher course is required for those who failed three timesd. the Board is composed of five members including the chairman

NURSING EDUCATION (Art.V)The Nursing Education Program shall provide sound general & professional foundation for the practice of nursing

NURSING EXPERIENCESLearning experiences: settingsCLASSROOMHOSPITALHOMECOMMUNITYOTHER HEALTH AGENCIESLearning experiences shall not be less than six (6) units or its equivalent.Sec. 25

(Art IV): EXAMINATION & REGISTRATIONIn accordance with RA 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000)Given TWICE a yearSchedule: NOT EARLIER THAN ONE MONTH BUT NOT LATER THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE SEMESTER

PRCCoordinates: venue, date and facilities for examination purposes;Approve results of examinations and the release of results;Preserve integrity of licensure examinationsAppoint supervisors and room watchersPublish list of successful examinees

From the last day of examination, the examination result shall be released within:a. 100 daysb. 4 monthsc. 2 weeksd. 120 days

QUALIFICATIONS (Admission to Licensure Examination)

Citizen of the PhilippinesPerson of good moral characterBSN holder (school: complies with the standards of nursing education)

List of documentsTRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS Special order numberDate of graduationSeal of the schoolScanned picture

List of documentsCertificate of Live birthMarriage contract (for married)4 pcs passport size colored pix; Current Community CertificateRLE record (Chief Nurse & Dean)

List of documentsACTUAL CASES Operating roomsDeliveries assistedSigned:Chief nurseDeanClinical instructors

To apply for the Nurse Licensure Examination, the applicant must meet the following requirements: 1. Holder of a BSN degree2. Citizen of the Philippines3. Of good moral character4. At least 21 years of age a. 1, 2, and 4c. 1, 3, and 4 b. 2, 3, and 4d. 1, 2, and 3

ratingsGeneral average: 75%No grade below 60% in any subject

In order to pass the Integrated Comprehensive Nurses Licensure Examination, the examinee must have:a. a general rating of 80%, with no rating below 75% in any subjectb. a general rating of 75%c. a general rating of 75%, with no rating below 60% in any subjectd. a general rating of 75%, with no rating below 65% in any subject

Should the candidate fail in one subject, but obtained the required gen. Average, which of the following should he do?a. Take the whole set of exam all over againb. Take examination on the subject below required averagec. Makes an appeal to the board for rechecking of paperd. Enroll in a refresher course for one year

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATIONFull name of the professionalSerial numberSignature of the chairperson of the commission & members of the boardOfficial seal of the commissionScanned picture

Professional Identification CardFull name of the professionalLicense numberDate of registrationDate of issuance and expiration Signature of the chairpersonBar codePicture of the RN

Registered Nurse

Upon passing the licensure exam, which is a priority action for the passer?a. take an oath of profession before the BONb. apply for registration with PRCc. apply for membership to the PNAd. prepare credentials for job hunting

The nurse should renew her license when?A. third year on her birth dateB. third year on her birth monthC. anytime after one yearD. no need to renew

Attendance in mandatory continuing professional education programs is recommended annually for:20 contact hours10 contact hours60 contact hours25 contact hours

SUSPENSION/REVOCATION of certificate of registration/licenseGross incompetence/serious ignoranceUnprofessional/unethical conductMalpractice/negligence

Fraudulent MisrepresentationIllegal practiceConviction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

Re-issuance of revoked certificatesExpiration of a minimum of four years from the date of revocation The CAUSE of revocation has disappeared/correctedProper applicationPayment of required fees

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

PROHIBITIONS in the practice of NursingWithout certificate of registration/ professional licenseUse of others identification card (misdemeanor)Use of invalid/revoked/suspended certificate of registrationUse of false evidence to the BON to obtain certificate of registration/ professional licenseFalsely poses/advertises as a registered licensed nurseFalsely Appending BSN/RN to his/her nameAssisting in illegal practice

Penalties:a fine of not less than P50,000. 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.

DRILLS

DRILLS:Situation: Pokwang, a new BSN graduate is very excited to practice her profession.1.In order to take the examination in Manila, she must apply to the PRC and submit legal documents. How many days before the scheduled examination?a. 15 daysb. 20 daysc. 10 daysd. 25 days

2. Upon passing the Board Examination, she will be qualified to get her professional license. The license is renewable every three years upon submission of required CPE units which is equivalent to how many contact hours:a. 20b. 40c.60d. 80

3. She must be a member of an accredited professional organization upon passing the board. Which organization makes membership mandatory for all nurses?a. ANSAPb. ADPCNc. PNAd. ORNAP

4. The license is renewable every three years during which of the following period?a. every April 15 of each yearb. On or before ones birth datec. every January 20 of each yeard. On or before ones birth month

5. The first association that Pokwang may join after graduation which could help her personal and professional development is the:a. organization of specialty groupb. Accredited professional organizationc. Student body organization d. Alumni Association

6. Which of the following are the duties of a nurse?1. essential primary health care2. nursing research3. collaborates with members of the health team4. Perineal suturing after special traininga. 1,2,3b. 2,3,4c. alld. 1,3,4

7. Who may be issued a special or temporary permit?a. nursing graduates from foreign countries who intend to invest in the countryb. foreign nurses connected with local review centersc. registered nurses from foreign countries on medical missiond. registered nurses from foreign countries who will put up review centers

8. What are the provisions of the law that ensures safety of nursing practice?a. requiring licensure examsb. Code of standards of nursingc. continuing professional educationd. all of the above

9. What is/are pre-requisites for registration by reciprocity?a. former Filipino citizen b. Filipinos are granted the same benefits as the citizens of the applicant countryc. registered in the country of origin and the requirements for registration are substantially the samed. all of the above

10. What are the grounds for the revocation of certificate of registration?1. psychiatric problem2. dishonesty3. gross negligence4. negligencea. 1,2,3b. 2,3,4c. 1,4d. all