NURSING LAWRA 9173

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002The state guarantees the delivery of quality basic health care services through an Adequate nursing personnel system throughout the country RA 9173 BOARD OF NURSING: supervision and regulation of nursing practice 1 chairperson and 6 members Appointed by the pres of the Phil3 yrs term

Qualifications of BONNatural born fil citizen and residentMember of prof organizationRN,MAN/MN10 yrs continuous practice (last 5 yrs in phil)Not convicted of any crimeRepresent nursing areas ( education,n sg service and chn)Note: No teaching position,review programs

Powers and Duties: 1.Quasi-judicial 2.Quasi-legislative 3.Police PowerRemoval or suspension: 1.Neglect of duty 2.Irregularities in NLE 3.Unprofessional, immoral conduct

Registered Nurse: Licensure examinationGWA of 75% with no grade < 60% fil citizen, good character, RN Registration by reciprocity Special/temporary permit internationally known specialist or experts in any branch of nsg on medical mission Exchange profNote: effectivity is till the duration of proj,misssion or employment contract

Powers and dutiesNatural born fil citizen and residentMember of prof organizationRN,MAN/MN10 yrs continuous practice (last 5 yrs in phil)Not convicted of any crimeRepresent nursing areas ( education,n sg service and chn)Note: No teaching position,review programs

Revocation: 1.Criminal offense 2.Immoral/dishonorable conduct 3.Mentally incompetent 4.Unprofessional and unethical practice 5.Gross incompetence 6.Malpractice and negligence 7.Violation of Code

Qualifications of FacultyMember of prof organizationRN,MAN/MN1 yr clin practice5 yrs experience (dean)2 yrs experience in gen nsg service admin (nsg service admin)At least 9 units in mgt and admin (nsg service admin)5 yrs in supervisory or managerial position (chief nurse /dir of nsg service)