Chapter 11

Question 1

The power to regulate the established professions in the ph and to examine the applicants to practice the same is vested upon

Answer 1

Professional regulation commission (PRC) as created by PD 223

Question 2

Provides creation of a professional regulatory board of nursing

Answer 2

RA 9173

Question 3

Nursing act composed of

Answer 3

Chairperson and 6 members

Question 4

3 areas of nursing

Answer 4

Nursing education
Nursing service
Community health nursing

Question 5

Members of the board are appointed by

Answer 5

The president of the ph and be confirmed by the commission on appointments

Question 6

12 candidates to be ranked by commission of the PRC for screening. 6 will be chosen

Answer 6

Regular appointment

Question 7

A board member is appointed in the meantime to fill in a vacancy

Answer 7

Ad Interim Appointment

Question 8

The member of the nursing board can continue to exercise the functions of the office after the end of her lawful term until replaced

Answer 8

Doctrine of Hold-over

Question 9

Refers to the involvement of husband/wife/children/brothers/sisters/mother/father in any activity that will conflict her position in the board, particularly money matters

Answer 9

Pecuniary interest

Question 10

No chairperson and member shall be reappointed or appointed for more than

Answer 10

2 terms or a period of 6 years