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Scope of Nursing Practice and Laws Flashcards

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The first law which regulated the practice of medicine. Act provided for the examination and registration of nurses in the Philippine Islands.

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Act No. 2493 of 1915

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Known as the First True Nursing Law

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Act No. 2808

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Philippine Nursing Law. Organization of Board of Examiners for Nurses.

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R.A. 877

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Salient changes in the Board of Nursing. Appointed by the President of the Philippines.

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R.A. 4704 Amendments

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Philippine Nursing Act of 1991

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R.A. 7164 Amendments

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Amended R.A. 2644 known as Midwifery Law

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R.A. 7392 Amendments

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Change in the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 from R.A. 7164

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R.A. 9173 Amendments

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Known as the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002. Adopted under R.A. 9173 and promulgated by the Board of Nursing.

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Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 1

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Preamble

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 2

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Registered Nurses and People

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 3

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Registered Nurses and Practice

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 4

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Registered Nurses and Co-workers

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 5

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Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 6

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Registered Nurses and the Profession

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Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 7

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Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, and Effectivity

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Health is a fundamental human right. Primary responsibility of the nurse is to preserve health at all cost. Understanding all aspects of a person using therapeutic process.

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Article I: Preamble

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Respect values, customs, and spiritual beliefs and freedom for rational decision.

Personal information be held in strict confidence.

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Article II: Registered Nurses and People

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Human life is inviolable. Quality and excellent care. Accuracy in documentation. Rights and privileges of patients: Nurse as advocate. The nurse must be aware of the professional, ethical, moral, and legal dimensions.

Perform professional duties in conformity with existing law and regulations. No to gifts or advertisement that demean the image of the nurse.

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Article III: Registered Nurses and Practice

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Solidarity with members of the health care team. Collegial and collaborative working relationship.

Maintain professional role while working with team members. Conform with group act which is based on acceptable, Ethico-legal standards. Participate in professional organizations. Honor and safeguard the dignity of members and other professions. Respect rights of co-workers.

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Article IV: Registered Nurses and Co-workers

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Commitment of the nurse: preservation of life, respect of human rights, and promotion of healthy environment. Link with public in promoting local, national, and international collaboration to meet health and social needs.

Be aware of their obligations as citizens, health resources available. Actively participate in programs, projects, and activities that respond to the problems of society. Leading lives in conformity with principles of right conduct and proper decorum.

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Article V: Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment

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Loyalty to the profession and preservation of its integrity. Compliance with by-laws of the accredited professional organization. Continual learning and active participation in professional growth. Contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions and general welfare of nurses.

Strict adherence to nursing standards. Active participation to professional growth. Strive equitable socio-economic and work conditions in nursing. Assert for the implementation of labor and work standards.

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Article VI: Registered Nurses and the Profession

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An act strengthening health and dental services in the rural areas, and providing funds thereof. Creation of rural health units, composed of municipal health officer, public health nurse, etc. To intensify the public health services and public sanitation work in the rural area.

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R.A. 1082 Rural Health Act

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Violation of any of the provisions of the Code-revocation of suspensions of the Certificate of Registration

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Article VII: Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, and Effectivity

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Magna Carta for Public Health Workers

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Aims to promote and improve the social and economic wellbeing of health workers, living, and working conditions and terms of employment; Develop their skills and capabilities in order that they will be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs; To encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service.

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R.A. 7305 Magna Carta for Public Health Workers

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Rural Health Act

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Local Government Code

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