UNIT 4.1: Nursing Education According to RA 9173: Philippine Nursing Act | Ethical, Legal, & Economic Foundations in Client/Patient Education

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RA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002)

Act that regulates the Nursing Profession in the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Curriculum and standards established by who should nursing education adhere to?

Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing

What is the name of the Board of Nursing?

Chairperson & 6 Members

What is the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing composed of?

1. Be a natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines;

2. Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization of nurses

3. Be a registered nurse and holder of a master's degree in nursing, education or other allied medical profession conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Governmen

4. Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment: Provided, however, That the last five (5) years of which shall be in the Philippines

5. Not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude; Provided, That the membership to the Board shall represent the three (3) areas of nursing, namely: nursing education, nursing service and community health nursing.

5 Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board

1. Nursing Education

2. Nursing Service

3. Community Health Nursing

What are the 3 areas of nursing the Board shall represent?

False (A Member of the Board of Nursing may NOT remain appointed at any teaching position offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing.)

True or False: A Member of the Board of Nursing may remain appointed at any teaching position offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

3 Years (but may be reappointed for another term)

How long is the term of the Chairperson and Members of the Board?

1. Conduct the licensure examination for nurses;

2. Issue, suspend or revoke certificates of registration for the practice of nursing

3. Monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Philippines and exercise the powers necessary to ensure the maintenance of efficient, ethical and technical, moral and professional standards in the practice of nursing taking into account the health needs of the nation

4. Ensure quality nursing education by examining the prescribed facilities of universities or colleges of nursing or departments of nursing education and those seeking permission to open nursing courses to ensure that standards of nursing education are properly complied with and maintained at all times. The authority to open and close colleges of nursing and/or nursing education programs shall be vested on the Commission on Higher Education upon the written recommendation of the Board

5. Conduct hearings and investigations to resolve complaints against nurse practitioners for unethical and unprofessional conduct and violations of this Act, or its rules and regulations and in connection therewith, issue subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum to secure the appearance of respondents and witnesses and the production of documents and punish with contempt persons obstructing, impeding and/or otherwise interfering with the conduct of such proceedings, upon application with the court

6. Promulgate a Code of Ethics in coordination and consultation with the accredited professional organization of nurses within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act

7. Recognize nursing specialty organizations in coordination with the accredited professional organization

8. Prescribe, adopt issue and promulgate guidelines, regulations, measures and decisions as may be necessary for the improvements of the nursing practice, advancement of the profession and for the proper and full enforcement of this Act subject to the review and approval by the Commission.

8 Powers & Duties of the Board

1. He/she is a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen or subject of a country which permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subject or citizen of such country: Provided, That the requirements for the registration or licensing of nurses in said country are substantially the same as those prescribed in this Act

2. He/she is of good moral character

3. He/she is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a college or university that complies with the standards of nursing education duly recognized by the proper government agency.

3 Qualifications for Admission to the Licensure Examination

(1) 75%

(2) 60%

In order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general average of at least (1) ___ with a rating of not below (2) ___ in any subject

1 month of didactic training and 3 months of practicum

Nurses who have not actively practiced the profession for five (5) consecutive years are required to undergo what?

1. Be a registered nurse in the Philippines

2. Have at least one (1) year of clinical practice in a field of specialization;

3. Be a member of good standing in the accredited professional organization of nurses

4. Be a holder of a master's degree in nursing, education, or other allied medical and health sciences conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

4 Qualifications of Faculty (in a College of Nursing)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• At least 5 years of experience in nursing

Additional Requirements for a Dean of a College of Nursing

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Ensures quality nursing education by:

• Regulating nursing schools

• Monitoring curriculum development

• Setting standards for nursing programs

• Approving new nursing courses

• Overseeing clinical practice