Republic of the Philippines

Cebu Normal University

Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City, 6000 Philippines

College of Nursing
Center of Excellence (COE) | Level IV Re-Accredited (AACCUP)
Telephone No.: (+63 32) 254 4837
Email: cn@cnu.edu.ph; secretary@cnunursing.org
Website: www.cnu.edu.ph

Name : Sean B. Sarigumba BSN-2A

Activity # 3 - The Duties and Standards of the Philippine Registered Nurse

Read each duty and standard.

After reading , try to check and reflect if these duties and standards are :
Emerging (E) - I just know it with this module, and I didn't observe or practice it.
Developing (D) – I know it, and I still have to observe or practice it
Achieving ( A ) - I know it, and I tried to observe or practice it in part or full.
Write the letter ( E, D, A) of your answer in the "Assessment" column .
Your
Standards / Duty
Assessment
Nursing Act of 2002 a. Provide nursing care through the utilization of the nursing D
or Republic Act No. process. Nursing care includes, but not limited to, traditional
9173: discussed and inn ovative approaches, therapeutic use of self,
executing health care techniques and procedures, essential
practice and
primary health care, comfort measures, health teachings,
registration, grounds and administration of written prescription for treatment,
for revocation and therapies, and oral topical and parenteral medications,
suspension of the internal examination. During labour in the absence of
license, as well as the antenatal bleeding and delivery. In case of suturing of
scope of nursing perineal laceration, special training shall be provided
according to protocol established
practice and duty.
b. Establish linkages with community resources and D
coordination with the health team;
c. Provide health education to individuals, families and D
communities;
d. Teach, guide and supervise students in nursing education D
programs including the administration of nursing services in
varied settings such as hospitals and clinics; undertake
consultation services; engage in such activities that require
the utilization of knowledge and decision-making skills of a
registered nurse
e. Undertake nursing and health human resource development D
training and research, which shall include, but not limited to,
the development of advance nursing practice.

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Registration No. 52Q18778

Certification Date: 6 August 2018
Recertification due date: 24 January 2021
For verification of the certificate please access
www.globalgroup.net (Certification check and type the
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 Republic of the Philippines
Cebu Normal University
Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City, 6000 Philippines

Standards / Duty
Philippine Professional CARE OF CLIENTS
Nursing Practice Standards (
PPNS) in Philippine
Regulatory Board of Nursing
Res. O. 22 Series of 2017
The primary purpose of the
standards is to promote, guide,
and direct professional nursing
practice. Professional Nurses
specifically use the nursing
standard:
1) To have a better
understanding of their
professional obligations
2) Use nursing standards as
basis for enhancing their
competence and
professional development
3) Advocate for changes in
policies and practice and
4) Define and resolve
professional practice
issues and concerns
College of Nursing
Center of Excellence (COE) | Level IV Re-Accredited (AACCUP)
Telephone No.: (+63 32) 254 4837
Email: cn@cnu.edu.ph; secretary@cnunursing.org
Website: www.cnu.edu.ph
Your Assessment
1. Provides quality and safe nursing care D
utilizing the nursing process
2. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and A
skill on the health/ illness status of individual,
families, population groups, and/or
communities
3. Provide sound decision making in the care D
of individuals, families, population groups,
and/or communities considering their beliefs
and values
4. Promote clients safety. D
5. Sets priorities in nursing care based on A
client’s needs.
6. Implements sound nursing care to achieve D
client outcomes
7. Ensure continuity of care. D
8. Participates in quality improvement A
activities( e.g. feedback on client’s
satisfaction, accreditation, quality assurance
and related activities)

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Registration No. 52Q18778

Certification Date: 6 August 2018
Recertification due date: 24 January 2021
For verification of the certificate please access
www.globalgroup.net (Certification check and type the
registration number)
 Republic of the Philippines
Cebu Normal University
Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City, 6000 Philippines

College of Nursing
Center of Excellence (COE) | Level IV Re-Accredited (AACCUP)
Telephone No.: (+63 32) 254 4837
Email: cn@cnu.edu.ph; secretary@cnunursing.org
Website: www.cnu.edu.ph
Standards / Duty Your
Assessment
Philippine Professional ETHICAL, MORAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICE
Nursing Practice Standards 1. Adheres to ethico-moral and legal
A
( PPNS) in Philippine considerations when providing safe and
Regulatory Board of quality care.
Nursing Res. O. 22 Series of
2. Protects client’s rights based on “Patient’s D
2017
Bill of Rights and Obligations.”
5)
3. Applies ethical reasoning and decision- A
making process to address situations of
ethical and moral dilemma.
4. Adheres to the established norms of conduct D
based on the Philippines Nursing Law and
other legal , regulatory and Institutional
requirements relevant to safe nursing
practice.
5. Accepts responsibility and accountability for A
own decisions and actions.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL VALUES
1. Assumes responsibility and accountability A
for personal and professional development
for lifelong learning.
2. Demonstrates continual competence and A
professional growth.
3. Engages in advocacy activities to influence D
health and social care services,
4. Models personal and professional behaviour A
and values.

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Registration No. 52Q18778

Certification Date: 6 August 2018
Recertification due date: 24 January 2021
For verification of the certificate please access
www.globalgroup.net (Certification check and type the
registration number)