RA 9173 Flashcards
An act providing for more responsive nursing profession, repealing for the purpose republic act no. 7164 and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 9173
otherwise known as “The Philippine Nursing Act of 1991”
RA 7164
what section is in article 1?
Section 1: Title
What is the title of RA 9173?
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
what section is in article II?
section 2: Declaration of Policy
what section is in article III?
Section 3. Creation and Composition of the Board
Section 4. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board
Section 5. Requirements Upon Qualification as Member of the Board of Nursing
Section 6. Term of Office
Section 7. Compensation of the Board Members.
Section 8. Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records,
Secretariat and Support Services.
Section 9. Powers and Duties of the Board
Section 10. Annual Report.
Section 11. Removal or Suspension of Board Members
RA 9173 Article II Section 2: Declaration of Policy
It is hereby declared the policy of the State to assume responsibility for the protection and improvement of the nursing
profession by instituting measures that will result in relevant nursing education,
humane working conditions, better career prospects and a dignified existence for
our nurses.
There shall be created a _______, hereinafter referred to as the Board, to be composed of a ___ and ___ members.
Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Chairperson, six (6)
They shall be appointed by
the _____ of the Republic of the Philippines from among ____ , per vacancy, of the ____,
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, chosen and ranked from a list of ____, per vacancy, of the accredited professional organization of nurses in the Philippines who possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 4 of this
Act.
president,
2 recommendees,
Professional Regulation Commission,
3 nominees
the current chairperson of the board
ELSIE A. TEE
six members of the board
CARMELITA C. DIVINAGRACIA
ZENAIDA C. GAGNO
ELIZABETH C. LAGRITO
MARYLOU B. ONG
LEAH PRIMITIVA S. PAQUIZ
MERLE L. SALVANI
When and Where did the twelfth congress second regular session begun?
Metro Manila, on Monday, July 22,2002
When was the RA 9173 signed into law?
October 21, 2002
what are the qualifications on the board of nursing?
(a) Be a natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines;
(b) Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional
organization of nurses;
(c) 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 Government
(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession
prior to appointment
(e) Not have been convicted of any offense involving moral
turpitude
the Chairperson shall be a holder of a
______
master’s degree in nursing
Have at least__ years of continuous practice of the profession
prior to appointment: Provided, however, That the last ____ years of
which shall be in the Philippines
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the membership to the Board shall represent the
three (3) areas of nursing, namely: _____, _____ and _______.
nursing education,
nursing service
community health nursing.
Any person appointed as Chairperson or Member of the Board shall immediately
_____ from any teaching position in any school, college, university or institution
offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or review program for the local
nursing board examinations or in any office or employment in the government or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries as well as these employed in the private sector. He/she shall not have any _____ in or _____ over any institution offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing including review classes.
resign
pecuniary interest
administrative supervision
The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall hold office for a term of )___ years and until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified: Provided, That the Chairperson and members of the Board may be ____ for another term.
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re-appointed
Any vacancy in the Board occurring within the term of a Member shall be filled for
the ______. Each Member of the Board shall take the _______ prior to the performance of his/her duties.
unexpired portion of the term only
proper oath of office
The incumbent Chairperson and Members of the Board shall continue to serve for
the _____ of their term under Republic Act No. 7164 until their _____ have been appointed by the President and shall have been duly qualified.
remainder
replacements
The Chairperson and Members
of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to the
____ received by the Chairperson and members of other _______.
compensation and allowances
other
professional regulatory boards
The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the ______. All records of the Board, including applications for
examinations, administrative and other investigative cases conducted by the
Board shall be under the custody of the Commission. The Commission shall
designate the ______ and shall provide the secretariat and other
support services to implement the provisions of this Act.
Commission
Secretary of the Board
Conduct the licensure examination for nurses; (__ TIMES PER YEAR)
PRC: ____, ____, ____, _____
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DATE OF EXAM
PLACE OF EXAM
TIME OF EXAM
FEE OF EXAM
Issue, suspend or revoke ____ for the practice of
nursing; RE-ISSUE
certificates of registration
power of the board of nursing
Issue,
suspend or
revoke,
re-issue
___ and ___ 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
Monitor
enforce
The authority to open and close colleges of nursing and/or nursing education programs shall be vested on the ______ upon the written recommendation of the Board;
Commission on Higher Education
Conduct ____ and _____ 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 _______ to secure the appearance of respondents and witnesses and the production of
documents and punish with contempt persons obstructing, impeding and/or otherwise interferriing with the conduct of such proceedings, upon application with the court
hearings and investigations
subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum
Promulgate a ____ in coordination and consultation with the
accredited professional organization of nurses within _____ year from the
effectivity of this Act;
Code of Ethics
one (1)
_____ nursing specialty organizations in coordination with the
accredited professional organization; and
Recognize
_______ 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 ______ by the Commission.
Prescribe, adopt issue and promulgate guidelines, regulations, measures
and decisions
review and approval
The Board shall at the close of its calendar year _____ to the President of the Philippines through the Commission giving a detailed account of its proceedings and the accomplishments
during the year and making recommendations for the adoption of measures that will upgrade and improve the conditions affecting the practice of the nursing profession.
submit an annual report
The president may
remove or suspend any member of the Board after having been given the
opportunity to defend himself/herself in a proper administrative investigation, on
the following grounds;
(a) Continued neglect of duty or incompetence;
(b) Commission or toleration of irregularities in the licensure examination;
and
(c) Unprofessional immoral or dishonorable conduct.
– It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
assume responsibility for the protection and improvement of the nursing
profession by instituting measures that will result in relevant nursing education,
humane working conditions, better career prospects and a dignified existence for
our nurses
Section 2. Declaration of Policy
There shall be created a
Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, hereinafter referred to as the Board, to
be composed of a Chairperson and six (6) members. They shall be appointed by
the president of the Republic of the Philippines from among two (2)
recommendees, per vacancy, of the Professional Regulation Commission,
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, chosen and ranked from a list of three
(3) nominees, per vacancy, of the accredited professional organization of nurses
in the Philippines who possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 4 of this
Section 3. Creation and Composition of the Board
The
Chairperson and Members of the Board shall, at the time of their appointment,
possess the following qualifications:
Section 4. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board
Any person appointed as Chairperson or Member of the Board shall immediately
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resign from any teaching position in any school, college, university or institution
offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or review program for the local
nursing board examinations or in any office or employment in the government or
any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned
or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries as well as these employed in the
private sector. He/she shall not have any pecuniary interest in or administrative
supervision over any institution offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing including
review classes
Section 5. Requirements Upon Qualification as Member of the Board of Nursing.
The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall hold
office for a term of three (3) years and until their successors shall have been
appointed and qualified: Provided, That the Chairperson and members of the
Board may be re-appointed for another term.
Section 6. Term of Office
The Chairperson and Members
of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to the
compensation and allowances received by the Chairperson and members of other
professional regulatory boards.
Section 7. Compensation of the Board Members
The Board shall be under the administrative
supervision of the Commission. All records of the Board, including applications for
examinations, administrative and other investigative cases conducted by the
Board shall be under the custody of the Commission. The Commission shall
designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the secretariat and other
support services to implement the provisions of this Act.
Section 9. Powers and Duties of the Board. - The Board shall supervise and
Section 8. Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records,
Secretariat and Support Services
The Board shall supervise and
regulate the practice of the nursing profession and shall have the following
powers, duties and functions:
Section 9. Powers and Duties of the Board
The Board shall at the close of its calendar year submit an annual report to the President of the Philippines through the
Commission giving a detailed account of its proceedings and the accomplishments
during the year and making recommendations for the adoption of measures that will upgrade and improve the conditions affecting the practice of the nursing profession.
Section 10. Annual Report