Nursing Student Guidelines and Philippine Nursing Roadmap

Nursing Students: Restrictions

  • Nursing students are NOT permitted to:
    • Perform delegated medical acts.
    • Act as a witness under any circumstances or for any purpose.
    • Provide a second signature/check for controlled drugs, blood products, breast milk, and medications requiring independent double-checking.
    • Provide telephone advice for discharged families.
    • Take verbal or telephone orders.
    • Be left in sole charge of any patient.
    • Transport patients alone when the presence of an RN is required.
    • Perform controlled acts without close supervision by an RN.

Guidelines to Avoid Mistakes of Nursing Students

  • Nursing students should always be under the supervision of their clinical instructors.
  • Assignments should be at their level of training, experience, and competency.
  • Students should seek guidance, especially when performing a procedure for the first time.
  • Frequent conferences with students can reveal problems, allowing instructors to provide guidance and solutions.
  • Students should be oriented to the policies of the nursing unit where they are assigned.
  • Performance should be assessed frequently to determine their strengths and weaknesses.

Liability for the Work of Nursing Students

  • Under the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (R.A. 9173), nursing students do not perform professional nursing duties.
  • They are to be supervised by their clinical instructors.

Philippine Professional Nursing Roadmap

  • A framework guiding Filipino nurses from novice to expert.
  • Aligned with national and global healthcare standards.
  • Promotes lifelong learning and leadership.

Roadmap Stages:

  • Entry-Level Nursing Practice
  • Clinical Proficiency and Competency Building
  • Specialization and Higher Education
  • Leadership and Policy Engagement
  • Global Alignment

Entry-Level Nursing Practice

  • BS in Nursing (BSN)
  • Licensure: Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE)
  • Initial Role: Staff Nurse
  • Focus on Philippine Nursing Core Competency Standards
  • Continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Supervised clinical experience

Specialization and Higher Education

  • Master’s Degrees: MN or MSN
  • Fields: Critical care, Pediatrics, Community health
  • Prepares for advanced roles

Leadership and Policy Engagement

  • Roles: Nurse Managers, Educators, Researchers
  • Involves health policy influence and administrative leadership
  • Requires doctoral degrees (PhD, DNP)

Global Alignment

  • ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)
  • Filipino nurses working abroad
  • Focus on ethics, competence, and cultural readiness
  • Connection to Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Reinforces Benner’s Novice to Expert Model
  • Supports professional growth and ethical standards
  • Encourages critical thinking and advocacy

Benner’s Novice to Expert Model & the Philippine Nursing Roadmap

  • Shows the progression of nursing expertise.
  • Each level corresponds to a stage in the Philippine Nursing Roadmap.
  • Understanding this helps connect theory to real nursing practice.

Career Stages:

  • Novice: Newly licensed nurse (entry-level)
  • Advanced Beginner: 6–12 months experience, still learning
  • Competent: 2–3 years, starting to specialize
  • Proficient: Experienced, broader perspective
  • Expert: Nurse leader, educator, policymaker

Vision 2030: Caring for the Filipino and the World

  • By 2030, Philippine professional nursing care will be the BEST for the Filipino and the CHOICE of the World.

Core Values:

  • Love of God
  • Caring
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Nationalism

Mission:

  • To provide humane and globally competent nursing care that responds to the dynamic needs of society.

Strategic Objectives:

  • Competency Enhancement – Align education and service; ensure continuing professional development.
  • Service Excellence – Uphold quality standards in nursing education and practice.
  • Collaborative Partnerships – Work with healthcare teams, clients, and institutions.
  • Social Impact – Promote client empowerment and wellness.
  • Linkages & Networking – Secure support and adopt best practices from national and global partners.

Performance Measures (Target by 2030):

  • Nurses Values Demonstration Index – 100%
  • Accountability Index – 100%
  • Professional Regulation Commission – Board of Nursing