NURSING LAW

RA 9173

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

The state guarantees the delivery of
quality basic health care services
through an Adequate nursing personnel
system throughout the country
RA 9173
BOARD OF NURSING:
supervision and regulation of nursing
practice
1 chairperson and 6 members
Appointed by the pres of the Phil
3 yrs term

 Qualifications of BON
Natural born fil citizen and resident
Member of prof organization
RN,MAN/MN
10 yrs continuous practice (last 5 yrs in
phil)
Not convicted of any crime
Represent nursing areas ( education,n sg
service and chn)
Note: No teaching position,review programs

Powers and Duties:

1.Quasi-judicial
2.Quasi-legislative
3.Police Power
Removal or suspension:
1.Neglect of duty
2.Irregularities in NLE
3.Unprofessional, immoral conduct

Registered Nurse:
Licensure examination
GWA of 75% with no grade <
60%
fil citizen, good character, RN
Registration by reciprocity
Special/temporary permit
internationally known specialist
or experts in any branch of nsg
on medical mission
Exchange prof
Note: effectivity is till the duration of
proj,misssion or employment contract

 Powers and duties

Natural born fil citizen and resident
Member of prof organization
RN,MAN/MN
10 yrs continuous practice (last 5 yrs in
phil)
Not convicted of any crime
Represent nursing areas ( education,n sg
service and chn)
Note: No teaching position,review programs

Revocation:
1.Criminal offense
2.Immoral/dishonorable conduct
3.Mentally incompetent
4.Unprofessional and unethical practice
5.Gross incompetence
6.Malpractice and negligence
7.Violation of Code

 Qualifications of Faculty
Member of prof organization
RN,MAN/MN
1 yr clin practice
5 yrs experience (dean)
2 yrs experience in gen nsg service admin
(nsg service admin)
At least 9 units in mgt and admin (nsg
service admin)
5 yrs in supervisory or managerial position
(chief nurse /dir of nsg service)