Topic: License to Practice Nursing 1.

Personal Information
2. Educational Background
Presentation Agenda 3. Professional Identification (ID) Picture
A. License to Practice Nursing 4. Examination Fee
● Definition of License 5. Good Moral Character Certificate
● Need for Licensure 6. NBI clearance
● Definition of Registration
● Registration Required Registration by Reciprocity
● Registration by Reciprocity Registration by ● A certificate of registration/professional license
Examination Examination and Registration may be issued without examination to nurses
Requirements for Examination registered under the laws of a foreign state or
● Fees for examination and registration Scope of country:
Examination ● Provided, That the requirements for registration
or licensing of nurses in said country are
B. License to Practice Nursing substantially the same as those prescribed
● Citizenship Requirements under this Act:
● Rating of the Nursing Licensure Examination ● Provided, further, That the laws of such state or
Oath Taking of Nurses country grant the same privileges to registered
● Annual Registration nurses of the Philippines on the same basis as
● Renewal of Nurse's License the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or
● Revocation or Suspension of certificates of country.
Registration
● Re-issuance of revoked Certificates Registration by Examination
● Due Process of Law ● All applicants for license to practice nursing
● Fundamental Requirement of Due process shall be required to pass a written examination,
which shall be given by the Board in such
What is a License? places and dates as may be designated by the
• An official document or certification granted by Commission:
a government agency or regulatory body that ● Provided, That it shall be in accordance with
allows an individual to legally engage in a Republic Act No. 8981, otherwise known as
particular profession, trade, or activity. the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000".
• Serves as proof that an individual has met the
education, training, and other qualifications Examination and Registration
required to perform a particular job or activity In order to be admitted to the examination for nurses,
safely and competently (e.g., professional an applicant must, at the time of filing his/her
licenses , business licenses, driver's licenses, application, establish to the satisfaction of the Board
and firearm licenses). that:
(a) He/she is a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen or
Requirements for Licensure subject of a country which permits Filipino nurses to
To obtain a nursing license in the Philippines, nurses practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as
must meet the following requirements: the subject or citizen of such country: Provided, That the
1.Graduate from an accredited nursing program requirements for the registration or licensing of nurses
2.Pass the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) in said country are substantially the same as those
3. Register with the PRC prescribed in this Act;
4.Join the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) (b) He/she is of good moral character; and
5. Renew your license fee. (c) He/she is a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
from a college or university that complies with the
What is Registration? standards of nursing education duly recognized by the
• Refers to the process of enrolling or applying for proper government agency.
the licensure exam with the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC). Requirements for Examination & Fees for
Examination and Registration
Requirements
• The requirements for registration with the A. Checklist of Requirements for First-time Takers:
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) (Original and Photocopy)
vary depending on the profession and the type
of registration being sought.
A. Nursing Board Exam Requirements For Filing For other related disciplines and competencies in
First-Time Test Takers: determining the subjects of examinations.
1.) Duly accomplished Nurses’ Application Form (NAF)
2.) Original and Photocopy of Transcript of Records Scope of Examination
(TOR) from your school with: Special Order (SO) The Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) consists of
• Date of graduation five subjects:
• Seal of the school 1. Nursing Practice I - Community Health Nursing
• Scanned picture 2. Nursing Practice II - Care of Healthy/At Risk Mother
• Remarks “For Board Examination Purposes and Child
Only” (CHED recognition and permit to operate 3. Nursing Practice III - Care of Clients with
for graduates of new schools / programs) Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part A)
3.) Birth Certificate from the Philippine Statistics 4. Nursing Practice IV - care of Clients with Physiologic
Authority (PSA); and Psychosocial Alterations (Part B)
4.) PSA Marriage Certificate/Contract (for married 5. Nursing Practice V- Care of Clients with Physiologic
female applicants); and Psychosocial Alterations (Part C
5.) Duly-notarized copies of the summary of Related
Learning Experience (RLE) and OR & DR cases (For Citizenship Requirements
first-timers only) a.) Citizen- Is one who, under the constitution and laws
• Minor Scrubs - 3 of a particular state, is a member of a political
• Delivery Room Handled - 3 community, owing allegiance and being entitled to the
• Assisted - 3 enjoyment of full civil rights
• Cord Dressing - 3 b.) Citizenship- Is member in the said political
• If under CMO 30 - Certificate of Undertaking community and one who is not a citizen is considered
• Notarized Certificate of Undertaking (CMO #14 as an alien.
Series of 2009)
Two principles widely accepted in determining
A. Checklist of Requirements for Repeaters or citizenship of a person
Second-Takers: (Original and Photocopy)
● Must provide the same documentary Acquisition of Nationality birth
requirements except for the copies of the • Principle of jus soli- The place of birth of a
summary of Related Learning Experience person determines his citizenship
(RLE) and OR & DR cases. • Principle of jus sanguinis- Citizenship of the
parents determines the citizenship of the child
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Naturalization- The act of adopting a foreigner
a.) Examination Fee Php: 900.00 (complete)/ 450.00 and clothing him/her with the privileges of a
(conditioned) natural citizen
b.) 4 pcs passport pictures in white background with • Expatriation- Voluntary act of abandoning the
complete name tag country and becoming citizen of others
c.) 1-piece window mailing envelope with metered • Repatriation- Regaining one's nationality after
postage stamp expatriation
d.) Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
RATING OF THE NURSING LICENSURE
Requirements for Examination & Fees for EXAMINATION
Examination and Registration SEC. 15. Ratings. — In order to pass the examination,
● Persons required to pay examination and an examinee must obtain a general average of at least
registration fees set by the and registration fees seventy-five percent (75%) with a rating of not below
set by the Commission sixty percent (60%) in any subject.
● All applicants for admission to the NLE a All
applicants for registration as professional nurse RATING OF THE NURSING LICENSURE
practitioner EXAMINATION
● An examinee who obtains an average rating of
Scope of Examination seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but gets a
• The scope of the examination for the practice of rating below sixty percent (60%) in any subject
nursing in the Philippines shall be determined must take the examination again but only in the
by the Board. The Board shall take into subject or subjects where he/she is rated below
consideration the objectives of the nursing sixty percent (60%).
curriculum, the broad areas of nursing, and ● In order to pass the succeeding examination,
an examinee must obtain a rating of at least
 seventy-five percent (75%) in the subject or Provided, however, That the suspension of the
subjects repeated. certificate of registration/professional license shall
be for a period not to exceed four (4) years
OATH TAKING OF NURSES
SEC. 16. Oath. — All successful candidates in the Re-issuance of Revoked Certificates
examination shall be required to take an oath of - Sec 24. Re-Issuance of Revoked Certificates
profession before the Board or any government official and Replacement of Lost Certificates
authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the
nursing practice. Conditions of Re-issuance:
● That there is a proper application with the BON
ANNUAL REGISTRATION CONTENTS OF for the re-issuance of the revoked COR/ PL
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION ● That the application is made after the the
a. Full name of registrant expiration of a maximum of 4 years from the
b. Serial number of board certificate date of revocation of the certificate.
c. Signature of PRC chairperson ● That the re-issuance is sought for reasons of
d. Signature of members of BON e. Official seal of PRC equity and justice
f. Official seal of BON ● That the cause of revocation has disappeared
or has been cured or corrected
SEC. 19. Automatic Registration of Nurses. — All ● That the required fees have been paid
nurses whose names appear at the roster of nurses
shall be automatically or ipso facto registered as nurses Due Process of Law
under this Act upon its effectivity. ● Is fair and orderly process which aims to protect
and enforce a person's right
RENEWAL OF NURSE'S LICENSE ● Defines as a law which HEARS BEFORE IT
“Every 3 YEARS” CONDEMNS, which proceeds upon injury and
PRC Res. Number 2004-179 s. 2004 renders judgement only after trial
● Standardizes Guidelines and Procedures for ● Means that every citizen shall hold his life,
the Implementation of the Continuing liberty, property and immunities under
Professional Education for Professionals protection of the general rule which governs
society
CPE - refers to the inculcation, assimilation and
acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical Two-fold Aspect of Due Process
and moral values, after the initial registration of a 1. Substantive
professional, that raise and enhance the professional's ● There must be a valid law allowing the
technical skills and competence. deprivation of life, liberty or puberty
● Provides the ground for disciplinary action
Definition of Terms: 2. Procedural (2 fundamental requirement)
• Suspension- means temporary stop, 1) notice
interruption or cessation of practicing nursing 2) hearing
until final judgement of the case is rendered
• Revocation- the withdrawal or recall of some Fundamental Requirements of Due Process
power, authority, or things granted; it is the total Provided in all Article III 14 of the New Constitution
repeal or cancellation of something that exists. stating that, "No person shall be held to answer for a
• Cancellation- means destruction of the force, criminal offece without process law."
effectiveness or validity 1.The accused is presumed innocent untill the contrary
is proved.
Revocation or Suspension of Certificates of 2.The right to free access to the courts and adequate
Registration legal assistance.
Grounds for Suspension and Revocation: 3.The right to remain silent to have competent and
a.) Unprofessional and unethical conduct; independent counsel preferably of his/her own choice.
b.) Gross incompetence or serious ignorance; If he/she cannot affourt the services of a counsel,
c.) Malpractice or negligence he/she must be provided one.
d.) Use of fraud, deceit, or false statements to obtain 4.The right to bail and protection against excessive bail
license; e.) Violation of RA 9173, Code of Ethics, and 5.The right to presumption of innocence untill the
policies of the Board and Commission; contrary is proved
f.) Practice while on Suspension 6. The right to be informed of the nature or the cause of
the accusation against him/her
7. The right to have a speedy, impartial and public trial.
8. The right to meet the witness face to face salary, date and time of effectivity including
9. The right to have a compulsory process to secure the fringe benefits, if any, are specified. If a private
attention of witness face to face and production of duty nurse is asked by a physician to go special
evidence on his/her behalf duty for his patient and the patient himself and
10. The right again self incrimination the relatives do not object to the service, it is
11. The right when under investigation for the implied that the private duty nurse will be paid
commission for an offence, to remain silent and to under the doctrine of "facio ut des" which
counsel, and to be informed of his/her right. means "I do that you may give.”
12. The right to use of force, violence, threat, 4. IMPLIED CONTRACT
intimidation, or any other means which vitiates the free ● An implied contract is one that is concluded as
will. a result of acts of conduct of the parties to which
13. The right against cruel and unusual punishment the law ascribes an objective intention to enter
14. The right against excessive fines into a contract. To avoid subsequent problems,
15. The right against double jeopardy nurses are advised to clarify the terms and
conditions of employment before assumption of
work with the prospective employer.
TOPIC: CONTRACTS 5. VOID CONTRACT
Table of content ● A void contract is one that is inexistent from the
● Kinds of contracts very beginning and therefore may not be
● Requisites of a contract enforced
● Voidable contract 6. ILLEGAL CONTRACT
● Illegal contracts ● An illegal contract is one that is expressly
● Breach of contract prohibited by law
● Legal excuses in refusing/neglecting a contract
II. REQUISITES OF A CONTRACT
WHAT IS A CONTRACT? 1.) To have a contract, two or more persons must
● A CONTRACT is a meeting of minds between participate.
two persons whereby one binds himself, with 2.) The parties involved must give consent to the
respect to the other, to give something or to contract.
render some service. 3.) The object must be specified such as:
● A contract is a promise or a set of promises a. All things which are not outside the commerce of
which the law recognizes as a duty and when man;
that duty is not performed, the law provides a b. All rights which are not intransmissible;
remedy. c. Future inheritance in cases expressly authorized by
● When a nurse enters into a contract with an law; and
employer, it is usually an agreement to be paid d. All services which are not contrary to law, morals,
a certain amount of money and be provided good customs,
certain benefits in exchange for such services. public order, and public policy.
4.) The cause of obligation is established. The time,
I. KINDS OF CONTRACT price, and subject matter are expressed. Generally, the
1. FORMAL CONTRACT length of time of a contract for services is at least equal
● A formal contract refers to an agreement to the period for which wages or salaries are payable.
among parties involved and is required to be in 5.) Contracting parties must have the legal capacity to
writing by some special laws. enter into a contract. They must:
2. INFORMAL CONTRACT ● Be of legal age;
● An informal contract is one which is concluded ● Be of sound mind;
as the result of a written document or ● Not be under the influence of intoxicating drugs,
correspondence where the law does not require or fear of bodily harm; and
the same to be in writing, or as the result of oral ● Not be suffering from a physical disability such
and spoken discussion between the parties or as those who are mentally incompetent.
conduct between the parties, evidence and
intention to contract. III. VOIDABLE CONTRACTS
3. EXPRESSED CONTRACT ● A void contract, also known as a void
● An express contract is one in which the agreement, is not actually a contract. A void
conditions and terms of the contract are given contract cannot be enforced by law. Void
orally or in writing by the parties concerned. contracts are different from voidable contracts,
● An example of this is usually found in formal which are contracts may be (but not necessarily
contracts wherein the kind of services offered, will be) nullified.
 ● An agreement to carry out an illegal act is an 4. Those which contemplate an impossible service.
example of a void contract or void agreement. EXAMPLE:
● Example: a contract between drug dealers and If a blind man enters into a contract which requires the
buyers is a void contract simply because the use of his eyesight, the contract is void although in this
terms of the contract are illegal. In such a case, particular case, we have only a relative impossibility.
neither party can go to court to enforce the
contract, although some drug users mistakenly 5. Those where the intention of the parties relative
believe the opposite, and therefore take their to the principal object cannot be ascertained.
disputes to court. EXAMPLE:
Anna sold his land to Ben. Anna has many lands. It
The following contracts are void or inexistent from cannot be determined which land was intended by the
the beginning parties to be the subject of the sale. Therefore, the
1.Those whose cause, object or purpose are contrary to contract shall be null and void and it is as if the parties
law morals, good customs, have not entered into any contract at all.
public order or public policy.
EXAMPLES: 6. Those expressly prohibited or declared void by
Contrary to Law law.
● An agreement whereby Anna is to render EXAMPLE:
service as a servant to Ben without Contracts upon future inheritance except in cases
compensation as long as Anna has not paid his expressly authorized by law.
debt is reprehensible and censurable.
Contrary to Morals 7. Those which are absolutely simulated or
● A contract, whereby Anna promised to live as fictitious.
the common-law wife of Ben without the benefit EXAMPLE:
of marriage in consideration of P50,000.00, is Anna is indebted to Ben. Upon learning that Ben is
immoral and, therefore, void. going to enforce her credit, Anna pretended to sell her
Contrary to Good Customs land to Felimon, his father-in-law. Anna did not receive
● A notarized legal separation agreement a single centavo for the deed of sale she executed and
between Anna and Ben is contrary to good she continued in possession of the land as the contract
customs. was merely simulated or fictitious. There is no contract
Contrary to Public Order of sale in this case as the parties do not intend to be
● A stipulation in a contract of lease whereby the bound at all.
landlord can use force to eject the tenant in
case of failure of the latter to pay the rent VOIDABLE CONTRACTS
agreed upon is void as being against public The following contracts are voidable or annullable, even
order. though there may have been no damage to the
Contrary to Public Policy contracting parties.
● A contract entered into by a prosecutor not to I. Those contracts wherein one of the parties is
prosecute a carnapper in consideration for incapable of giving consent to a contract.
P1,000.00 is against the public policy to punish 2. Those whose consent is vitiated by mistake, violence,
crimes. intimidation, undue influence or fraud.
VOIDABLE VOID
2. Those whose cause or object did not exist from
the time of transaction. a.) may be ratified a.) cannot be ratified
EXAMPLE: b.) produces effects 'til b.) generally, effects are not
Sandra sells to Ben a parcel of land. In the deed of sale, annulled produced at all
P100,000.00 is stated as the price of the land. If this c.) defects is due to c.) the defects is that
incapacity or vitiated ordinarily, public policy is
statement is false, then there is no contract of sale.
consent militated against
d.) valid 'til annulled d.) void from the very
3. Those whose object is outside the commerce of e.) may be cured by beginning so generally, no
man. prescription action is required to set it
EXAMPLE: f.) defense may be aside, unless the has
If the object is outside the commerce of man, such as invoked only by the already been performed
sidewalks or public plazas or public bridges, they cannot parties (those e.) cannot be cured by
principally or prescription
be the object of contracts of alienation (but may be the
subsidiarily liable), or f.) defense may be availed
object, for example, of a contract for repair) their successors by anybody, whether he is a
interest or privies party to the contract or not,
 VI. LEGAL EXCUSES IN REFUSING/ NEGLECTING
g.) referred to as as long as this interest is
relative or conditional directly affected A CONTRACT
nullity g.) referred to as absolute Following are legal excuses in refusing, neglecting or
nullity failure to perform a contract:
1. Discovery of material misrepresentation made and
relied upon
2. Where performance would be illegal
IV. ILLEGAL CONTRACTS
3. Where performance is made impossible by reason of
Contracts obtained through use of fraud (deception and
illness
trickery) undue (unlawful) influence or duress (coercion)
4. Where performance is made impossible by death of
in securing such, and those that are expressly
patient or nurse; 5. Where performance is made for
prohibited by law are illegal.
other reasons; and
1. Those that are made in protection of the law. If
6. Where contract is insufficient.
a nurse proceeds to administer intravenous
injection without special training and according
ADVANTAGES OF WRITTEN CONTRACTS
to protocol established, she/he violates RA
Many nurses fear written contracts. The following are
9173, the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002.
2. Consent obtained by fraud. If a nurse obtained the advantages of written contracts over oral ones.
1. A written contract is certain. It avoids the uncertainty
the consent of a patient or the family to be given
of human memory.
services, through misrepresentation that
2. It can specify a definite time within which it is binding
she/he is licensed although she/he is not, such
so as to protect both sides against sudden changes
contract is illegal.
without notice. It also fixes a time limit after which
3. Those obtained under duress. Duress means
actual or threat of violence or imprisonment in conditions are no longer binding but may be opened for
discussion.
order to obtain consent. A nurse may be forced
3. It sets a standard and relieves an individual
to sign a contract under threat of dismissal.
professional person from haggling over compensation
4. Those obtained under undue influence. If a
4. It is more likely to be open and well-known so that the
nurse who has been taking care of an elderly
use of written contracts tends to establish minimum
patient uses her close relationship to acquire
standards for professional practitioners and to protect
high salary or other options as property, such
them against discrimination in compensation.
contract is invalid as it is illegal.
5. It is definite and can be definite on many details which
5. Those obtained through material
may otherwise stimulate favouritism or caprice even
misrepresentation. Aside from fraud, material
among professionals, such as hours of work, vacation
misrepresentation may permit a person to avoid
allowances, holiday privileges, health and insurance
or cancel a contract. Suppose a midwife applied
provisions.
as nurse in an agency and was soon found not
6. It can provide a definite procedure in case of
to be a registered nurse, the contract that she
complaints about substandard work, so that the
signed becomes illegal because she misled the
employer has a clear course and the professional nurse
employer that she is a nurse.
has protection against arbitrary action.
7. It creates a minimum of certainty and security for the
V. BREACH OF CONTRACT
professional employee so that he/she is free to
● Breach of contract is failure to perform an
concentrate on his/her work without concern for the
agreement, whether expressed or implied,
details which the written contract has settled.
without cause.

Topic: THE LICENSING BOARD

The following constitute breach of contract for
TABLE OF CONTENTS
nursing services:
● Power to Regulate the Profession
1. Prevention of performance;
● Organization and Composition
2. Failure to perform because of inconvenience or
● Qualifications of Members to the Nursing Board
difficulty:
Term of Office
3. Failure of cooperation in performance;
● Compensation
4. Abandonment of duty (i.e., leaving unconscious
● Removal or Suspension of Board Members
patients, going off-duty without endorsement, loafing
● Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of
while on duty)
Various Boards
5. Substitution of performance; and
6. Failure to use due care.
 December 9, 1974 - the Implementing Rules and
LICENSING BOARD Regulations were promulgated, paving the way for
● A government-regulated agency that sets the standardization of rules and procedures for the thirty-
standards for the minimum qualifications three (33) professions then under the Civil Service
needed to practice in a specific profession. Commission.
In Nursing:
● A states' regulatory body responsible for On December 5, 2000, President Joseph Ejercito
issuing nurse license or the authority to Estrada signed Republic Act No. 8981 otherwise
practice. known as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000. The
Purpose: Implementing Rules and Regulations were adopted on
● Regulate a profession in order to ensure the February 15, 2001, through PRC Resolution No. 1
competency of its practitioners series of 2001. Commission exercises three functions:
1) executive functions
IMPORTANCE OF LICENSING BOARDS 2) quasi-legislative functions
Primary purpose: 3) quasi-judicial functions
● Prevent possible exploitation and harm.
● Works to protect the public by ensuring that PRC performs two important functions:
people entering a certain field have met all 1) to conduct and administer licensure examinations to
qualifications. aspiring professionals
● Providing a way for consumers to make 2) to regulate and supervise the practice of the
complaints and taking disciplinary action professions exercised in partnership with the forty-six
against providers who have violated the (46) Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) in the
standards of competency. fields of health, business, education, social sciences,
● Help consumers to feel safe and secure with engineering and technology.
the knowledge that those providing care and
treatment are subject to oversight and PRC stakeholders: professionals, would-be
regulation. professionals, accredited professional organizations,
foreign professionals seeking temporary permit to
LICENSING BOARD practice their professions in the country, schools and
● Each specific profession is governed by its own academe, and other government agencies.
specific rules and requirements.
● Each profession having its own standards for The PRC license renewal is done every three years,
licensure, each state also has its own licensing usually on the birth month of the license holder.
board.
a) To look from time to time into the condition affecting
POWER TO REGULATE THE PROFESSION the practice of the profession or occupation under their
● PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 223 respective jurisdictions and whenever necessary, adopt
● REPUBLIC ACT No. 9173 such measures as may be deemed proper for the
enhancement of the profession or occupation and/or the
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 223 maintenance of high professional, ethical and technical
(CREATING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION standards and for this purpose the members of a Board
COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS may personally or through subordinate employees of
AND FUNCTIONS) the Commission conduct ocular inspection or visit
Professional Regulation Commission industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical plants or
(PRC/Commission) works, hospitals, clinics and other engineering works
● is the licensing and regulatory agency of the where registered practitioners of the profession or
national government for the practice of occupation are employed or are working for the purpose
regulated professions. of determining compliance with the provisions of laws
relative to the practice of the profession or occupation
First created as a national government agency or as an aid in formulating policies relative to it in
Dated: June 22, 1973 accordance with the established policies promulgated
Signed: President Ferdinand E. Marcos by the Commission;
b) To investigate violations of their respective laws and
● "Office of the Board of Examiners" - Republic the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and
Act No. 546 on June 17, 1950, under the aegis for this purpose may issue summons, subpoenas, and
of the Civil Service Commission subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses
thereof and compel their attendance to such
January 4, 1974 - operational investigations or hearings;
c) To delegate the hearing of investigation of Philippines who possess the qualifications
administrative cases filed before them except in cases prescribed in Section 4 of this Act.
where the issue involved strictly concerns the practice
of the profession or occupation, in which case the QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS TO THE NURSING
hearing shall be presided by at least one member of the BOARD
Board concerned assisted by a legal or hearing officer Section 4. Qualifications of the Chairperson and
of the Commission; Members of the Board
d) To promulgate decisions on such administrative (a) Be a natural born citizen and resident of the
cases subject to review by the Commission. If after thirty Philippines;
(30) days from the receipt of such decision, no appeal (b) Be a member of good standing of the accredited
is taken from the Commission, the same shall become professional organization of nurses;
final and immediately enforceable; (c) Be a registered nurse and holder of a master’s
e) Subject to review by the Commission to approve degree in nursing, education or other allied medical
registration without examination and the issuance of the profession conferred by a college or university duly
corresponding certificates of registration; recognized by the Government: Provided, That the
f) After due process, to suspend, revoked, or reissue majority of the Members of the Board shall be
certificates of registration for causes provided for by law holders of a master’s degree in nursing: Provided,
or by the rules and regulations promulgated therefore; further, That the Chairperson shall be a holder of a
g) To determine and prepare the contents of licensure master’s degree in nursing;
examinations; score and rate the examination papers (d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice
and submit the results thereof to the Commission within of the profession prior to appointment: Provided,
one hundred twenty (120) days after the last however, That the last five (5) years of which shall
examination day unless extended by the Commission; be in the Philippines; and
and, subject to approval by the Commission determine (e) Not have been convicted of any offense involving
the appropriate passing general rating if not provided for moral turpitude; Provided, That the membership to
in the law regulating the profession. the Board shall represent the three (3) areas of
nursing, namely: nursing education, nursing
REPUBLIC ACT NO.9173 service and community health nursing.
(AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE
NURSING PROFESSION, REPEALING FOR THE SEC. 5. Requirements Upon Qualification as
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7164, OTHERWISE Member of the Board of Nursing
KNOWN AS “THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF ● Any person appointed as Chairperson or
1991” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES) Member of the Board shall immediately resign
Approved into law by President Gloria Macapagal- from any teaching position in any school,
Arroyo on 21 October 2002. college, university or institution offering
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or review
Main objective is to provide for protection and program for the local nursing board
improvement of nursing profession by instituting examinations or in any office or…
measures that shall result in relevant nursing ● employment in the government or any
education, humane working conditions, better career subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof,
prospects and dignified existence for nurses. including government-owned or controlled
corporations or their subsidiaries as well as
ORGANIZATION AND COMPOSITION OF THE those employed in the private sector. He/she
BOARD OF NURSING shall not have any pecuniary interest in or
• SEC. 3. Creation and Composition of the administrative supervision over any
Board. — There shall be created a institution offering Bachelor of Science in
Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Nursing including review classes.
thereinafter referred to as the Board, to be
composed of a Chairperson and six (6) TERM OF OFFICE
members. SEC. 6. Term of Office. — The Chairperson and
• They shall be appointed by the President of the Members of the Board shall hold office for a term of
Republic of the Philippines from among two (2) three (3) years and until their successors shall have
recommendees, per vacancy, of the been appointed and qualified: Provided, That the
Professional Regulation Commission, Chairperson and Members of the Board may be
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, reappointed for another term.
chosen and ranked from a list of three (3) ● Any vacancy in the Board occurring within the
nominees, per vacancy, of the accredited term of a Member shall be filled for the
professional organization of nurses in the unexpired portion of the term only. Each
 Member of the Board shall take the proper oath organization of nurses within one (1) year from the
of office prior to the performance of his/her effectivity of this Act;
duties. (g) Recognize nursing specialty organizations in
● The incumbent Chairperson and Members of coordination with the accredited professional
the Board shall continue to serve for the organization; and
remainder of their term under Republic Act No. (h) Prescribe, adopt, issue, and promulgate guidelines,
7164 until their replacements have been regulations, measures, and decisions as may be
appointed by the President and shall have been necessary for the improvement of the nursing practice,
duly qualified. advancement of the profession, and for the proper and
full enforcement of this Act subject to the review and
COMPENSATION approval by the Commission.
SEC. 7. Compensation of Board Members. — The
Chairperson and Members of the Board shall receive
compensation and allowances comparable to the TOPICS: NURSING OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD
compensation and allowances received by the COURSE OUTLINE:
Chairperson and members of other professional ● Immigrant
regulatory boards. ● Short- term Employment
● The two- Part CGFNS Certification Program
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEMBERS Meeting the Educational Requirements
Article III: Section 11 Appropriate Registration Documents CGFNS
The President may remove or suspend any member of Tell the Results
the Board after having been given the opportunity to ● What happens when an applicant passes?
defend himself/herself in a proper administrative What happens if applicant does not Pass?
investigation, on the following grounds: Consider Decision to Re- Apply
(a) Continued neglect of duty or incompetence. ● Current CGFNS Fees
(b) Commission or toleration of irregularities in the
licensure examination; and SERVICES TO THE COUNTRY
(c). Unprofessional, immoral or dishonorable conduct. 1.Acquire better perspective of the actual health status
of the people in the country.
POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.Participate in and contribute to the implementation
OF THE NURSING BOARD and the national health program for the people
REPUBLICACTNO.9173 3.Develop skills not only in the cure and preventive
"PhilippineNursingActof2002" aspects of the care but also in the art of good working
SEC. 9. Powers and Duties of the Board relationships with the health team and the community
● The Board shall supervise and regulate the 4.Gain more experience in a variety of situations and
practice of the nursing profession and shall enable them to be more mature in judgment
have the following powers, duties, and 5.Acquire the satisfaction of having been able to serve
functions: our people first before
(a) Conduct the licensure examination for nurses; serving other
(b) Issue, suspend or revoke certificates of registration
for the practice of nursing; REASONS FOR WORKING ABROAD
(c) Monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing 1.Oppurtunity to see other places
practice in the Philippines 2.Gain more experience
(d) Ensure quality nursing education by making 3.Financial reasons
recommendations to CHED on the opening and closure
of nursing schools IMMIGRANT
(e) Conduct hearings and investigations to resolve ● The first immigration laws passed soon after
complaints against nurse practitioners for unethical and Revolutionary War, with the Naturalization Act
unprofessional conduct and violations of this Act, or its of 1790 (National Archives, 2019).
rules and regulations and in connection therewith, issue ● The immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum ● 1965 Amendment of U.S. Immigration and
to secure the appearance of respondents, and Nationality Act.
witnesses and the production of documents and punish
with contempt persons obstructing, impeding and/or In order to work in the USA as a Registered Nurse:
otherwise interfering with the conduct of such A. Overview of USA Nursing
proceedings, upon application with the court; B. Eligibility
(f) Promulgate a Code of Ethics in coordination and C. Requirements
consultation with the accredited professional D. CGFNS
E. Language Skills ● The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa
F. NCLEX RN (temporary visa) that is designed for those with
G. Visa Application specialty occupations to work in the U.S. If
granted, you will be able to work for an initial
UNITED STATES period of three years with the opportunity to get
OVERVIEW an extension for three more years for a six-year
● The salary and benefits package that a nurse maximum.
receive in the USA can vary significantly from
state to state. H-1B VISA REQUIREMENTS
● Education level of a bachelor’s degree or
QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY beyond. Certification of passing the National
In order to seek work as a foreign-educated nurse, you Council Licensure Examination for Registered
must demonstrate at least some of the following: Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
● Graduated from an accredited nursing ● The occupation requires qualifications that are
education program in your country of education typical of the position within the nursing
● A licensed as a Registered Nurse in another industry.
country ● The U.S. employer generally mandates a
● Practiced as a Registered Nurse for at least two degree or a foreign equivalent for the position.
years before

UNITED STATES
VISA APPLICATION
○ U.S. Immigration law now requires that
healthcare professionals, other than
physicians, complete a screening
program in order to qualify for certain
occupational visas. VisaScreen, a
program offered by
○ The International Commision on
Healthcare Professions (ICHP), a HOW MUCH DOES THE H-1B VISA COST?
division of CGNFS, enables healthcare ● I-129 basic filing fee – $460/ ₱25,000
professionals to meet the government's ● ACWIA fee – $750-$1,500/ ₱40,000-₱80,000
minimum eligibility standards. ● Anti-fraud fee – $500/ ₱28,000
● Public Law fee – $4,000/ ₱220,000
In order to legally migrate to the United States, you ● DS-160 Form (for consular processing) – $190/
must meet federal requirements: ₱10,000
1) .Obtain a Registered Nurse Immigrant Visa ("Green ● Attorney fees - $2,400/ ₱133,000
Card") or H-1B visa.
2) U.S. law requires nurses to complete a screening THE CGFNS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
program before they can receive an occupational
visa. VisaScreen® Service
3) CGFNS is approved by the U.S. Department of ● Comprehensive screening service for
Homeland Security to validate the credentials of healthcare professionals seeking an
nine foreign healthcare professions for occupational occupational visa to work in the United States.
visas, including registered nurses. ● CGFNS Int'l is approved by the United States
4) Completing CGFNS’ VisaScreen®: Visa Department of Homeland Security of nine
Credentials Assessment Service foreign healthcare professions for occupational
visas, and only this organization validate seven
UNITED STATES of those professions.
● You will need a “U.S.-based employer” that will Required Documents
serve as the petitioner for your visa. Your ● Secondary School Information
VisaScreen® certificate must be included on ● License/Registration/ Diploma Infomation
every visa or green card petition filed on your ● Nursing Knowledge for RN Only
behalf. ● Professional Educational Information

SHORT-TERM EMPLOYMENT CGFNS Certification Program

WHAT IS H-1B VISA IN THE U.S. IN 2023? Three Components:
 ● Credentials evaluation of higher secondary REQUIREMENT 2
school program, verification of nursing ● You have graduated from a government
licensure and completion of a nursing program approved nursing program of at least two years
● CGFNS Qualifying Exam in length.
● Evidence of passing 1 approved English REQUIREMENT 3
Language ● You have received theoretical instruction and
● Proficiency examinations clinical practice in adult nursing care - this
Who? icludes medical and surgical nursing, maternal
● 1st Level, general nurses studied outside of US / infant nursing care, nursing care of children
● 2nd Level (Practical) nurses are not eligible and psychiatric / mental health nursing.
Required Documents REQUIREMENT 4
● Secondary School Information ● You must have a full and unrestricted license /
● License/Registration/ Diploma Information registration to practice as a first-level, general
● Professional Educational Information nurse in the country where you completed your
● Passport-style Photograph general nursing education
REQUIREMENT 5
1. ISPN®: CGFNS International Standards for ● You hold a current license / registration as a
Professional Nurses Program® first-level, general nurse.
● measures the nursing knowledge of first-level
nurses (RNs) against international standards. APPROACH TO REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Two components: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1) an initial verification of first-level, general nurse 1.Secondary School Information
status; and ● secondary school diploma or an external exam
2) passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®. certificate showing the highest level of
Who? secondary education received.
● The foreign-educated nurses seeking to Note: All documents must be in English. Secondary
validate their nursing education against diplomas can be translated by an applicant or someone
international standards. chosen by an applicant
● Resides in countries which programmed
offered (China, Indonesia, South Korea) 2. License / Registration / Diploma Information
● Licenses, registrations, and diplomas that are
2. Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) currently held or that have been held in the past
Program by the applicant from all jurisdictions, including
● designed in collaboration with the ICN, to foreign and domestic.
recognized expert nurses for their knowledge Note: CGFNS and State Boards of Nursing require
and experience. -reviews the application and license validations to be current (the signature of the
supporting documents to determine eligibility validation authority must be dated within the last three
for certification years).
● issued CGNC Credential consultant will be an
expert on range of topics and issues and source 3. Nursing Knowledge for Registered Nurses Only
of nursing consultancy. ● Tests analyzing nursing knowledge are used as
Who? critical thinking objectives to assess an
● Professional Nurse/Executive nurse (5-more applicant’s knowledge, skills and abilities for
years of experience) making nursing judgment. CGFNS will need
● Recognize contribution to expertise & expert evidence that you have passed a required
consultant competency test of nursing knowledge:
1.Passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® OR
● Required Documents: 2.Evidence of passing the National Council Licensure
1) Identity Documents Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®)
2. Profile
3.Questionnaire TOPIC AREAS INCLUDED ON THE NCLEX (TOPIC
4. Portfolio %):
Safe, Effective Care Environment
MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ● Management of care (15-21%)
REQUIREMENT 1 Safety and infection control (10-16%)
● You have completed a senior secondary school ● Health Promotion and Maintenance (6–12%)
education separate from your nursing ● Psychosocial Integrity (6–12%)
education. ● Physiological Integrity
Basic care and comfort (6–12%) ● If more than six weeks have passed and you
Reduction of risk potential (13–19%) have not received your results, contact your
Pharmacological and parenteral therapies (9–15%) NRB.
Physiological adaptation (11–17%) ● Some states allow you to access your results
after 48 business hours through the quick
Format of the Qualifying Exam results service. The quick results service is not
● The CGFNS Qualifying Exam® is a computer- available for candidates seeking
based examination delivered through the licensure/registration in Canada and Australia.
Kryterion testing network.
● Each examination consists of 165 multiple- WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN APPLICANT PASSES?
choice items (150 scored questions/15 1.Think about the setting or care environment where
unscored pretest questions). you would like to work.
● Three hours of testing time is allotted for the 2.Consider a specialty.
exam 3.Consider getting involved in a Nurse Residency
Program.
4. Technical Requirements 4. Request letters of professional recommendation.
● To complete your VisaScreen application, you 5.Get copies of your nrsing script.
will need to upload a passport-style 6. Start applying for jobs.
photograph.
Your photograph must be: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN APPLICANT PASSES?
● JPG FILE TYPE 1.Does passing the NCLEX-RN make you an RN?
● LESS THAN 5MB 2.How Long Does it take after passing NCLEX-RN to
● SQUARE (51mm X 51mm) IN FULL-COLOR receive your license number?
3.Can you pass the NCLEX-RN and be denied the
5. English Requirements license?
The VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment 4.Can you work immediately after passing the NCLES-
Service confirms required English language RN?
competency (both oral and written), based on 5. Do employers look at the NCLEX-RN score?
passing scores from one of the following tests:
● Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN APPLICANT DOES NOT
C2 Proficiency exams) PASS?
● IELTS (International English Language Testing • The nurse may receive feedback on their performance
System) to help identify areas for improvement.
● MET (Michigan English Test) • The nurse may be given the opportunity to retake the
● OET (Occupational English Test) exam at a later time.
● Pearson PTE Academic • The nurse may need to improve their skills or obtain
● TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign additional training before attempting the exam again
Language, Internet-based Test) TOEIC (Test of
English for International Communication) WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN APPLICANT DOES NOT
NOTE: CGFNS does not accept the at-home versions PASS?
of English Language ● Retaking NCLEX
Proficiency exams. ● Do the following if choosing to retake the
NCLEX:
● Contact your NRB and notify them that you plan
CGFNS TELLS THE RESULTS to retake the exam.
NCLEX Getting Your Results! ● Determine what fees or materials you need to
● Although the exam is scored as you complete submit to the NRB.
each item, no results are released at the test ● Reregister with Pearson VUE and pay the fee.
center. In fact, test center staff do not have ● Wait to receive your new ATT. Schedule your
access to the exam results. new exam.
● Exam results are available only from your
nursing regulatory body (NRB) and will be sent Topic 5: Choosing, Retaining, Resigning and
to you approximately six weeks after taking the Dismissal from a Position
exam. Topic Outline
● Do not call Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate 1. Guidelines in Choosing a Field of Nursing
Services, the test centers or NCSBN for exam 2. Factors in Selecting a Field of Nursing
results. 3. Useful Pointers in Making a Letter of Application
4. Sample Application Letter
5. Personal Interview USEFUL POINTERS IN MAKING A LETTER OF
6. Retaining a Position APPLICATION
7. Causes of Failure 1. Use clean, white, unlined paper
8. How to Turn Failure into Success 2. Use ink or ballpen in writing
9. Resigning from a Position 3. Use proper salutation
10. Sample Resignation Letter 4. Observe proper margin and paragraphing
5. Write in a courteous manner
GUIDELINES IN CHOOSING A FIELD OF NURSING 6. Enclose return postage
The first consideration that nurses must make is
SELF-EVALUATION. A letter of application usually contains the following
They need to consider their: facts:
● Capacities 1. Source and purpose
● Interests 2. Qualifications
● Qualifications 3. Reference
● Goals 4. A request for a personal interview

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN MAKING SELF- SAMPLE LETTER OF APPLICATION

EVALUATION Heading
1. Qualifications Example:
● What is your educational qualification? 36 Daniel Tirona St.
● Does it fit the job you are applying for? Project 4, Quezon City
March 6, 2023
2. Years of Experience and Training
● What are your experiences and training? Inside Address
● Are these relevant to the position you are Example:
applying for? The Director of Nursing
St. Luke’s Medical Center
3. Age and Physical Condition Quezon City
❏ How much physical is required of the job?
❏ Can you work long hours without tiring easily? Salutation
Example:
4. Emotional Stability and Goals in Life Dear Madam:
❏ How is your emotional self?
Body of the letter
❏ Can you be calm even under stress/pressure?
❏ What is your primary aim in going to Nursing: Earn A. First Paragraph
money or have satisfaction of helping people?
1st sentence
FACTORS IN SELECTING A FIELD OF NURSING Example: I have learned from one of your staff nurses
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTING A FIELD that you are in need of a head nurse in your surgical
OF NURSING care unit.
1. Kind of work to be performed
2. Availability of the Work A. First Paragraph
3. Hours of Work 2nd sentence
4. Qualifications Example: I should like to be considered for this position
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Method of Entering B. Second Paragraph
7. Earning Example: I am graduate of the University of the
8. Fringe benefits Philippines, College of Nursing, Class 2002. I passed
9. Other benefits board examination for Nurses in May of the same year
with a grade of 86.4%
-It is imperative to make a self-analysis and analysis on
the work that you will enter to. C. Third Paragraph
- One of the most important factors is the ability to give Example: I have worked as staff nurse at the UP- PGH
one’s best, enjoy the work and get along well with the Medical Center from August 2002 to the present. I have
patients and members of the healthcare team. taken a course in Coronary Care Nursing for two
months at the same institution in 2002.
D. Fourth Paragraph 10. If the prospective employer does not answer, you
Example: Enclosed is my resume to give you a more may write a follow-up letter stating your interest in the
detailed information about my qualifications position.

E. Fifth Paragraph Common questions

Example: Attached is my bio data for your ready ● Tell me about yourself
reference. I shall be available for personal interview at ● In what ways will your education or training help you
your convenience. Enclosed is a self- addressed, in this position?
stamped envelope which may be used for your reply. I ● Why did you specialize in your particular field?
hope your kind consideration ● What do you know about your company?
● Why are you interested in working for this company?
Complimentary Close ● How does this position fit into future plans?
Example: Very Respectfully, ● Where do you see yourself in three years?
Were there any questions I didn’t provide an adequate
Signature answer?
Example: ● What is the background of my potential boss?
(Signature) ● What qualifications does your ideal candidate need?
REBECCA M. RONQUILLO, B.S.N., R.N. ● What are the opportunities for personal growth?
● If you were to offer me this job, where could I expect
PERSONAL INTERVIEW to be in 5 years?
INTERVIEW ● Ask if there is a sign-on bonus or commission in
- a face to face conference between two people about addition to salary and how often are the reviews
something. ● Ask when you are eligible for the plan. If you have a
choice of benefits available
Employer
gives him/her a chance to assess the applicant’s RETAINING A POSITION
personality, alertness in answering questions, poise, 6 WAYS TO RETAIN A POSITION
command of the spoken language, and the like 1. Have adequate knowledge and preparation for the
job.
Applicant 2. Have a well-developed personality
gives him/her a background of the institution, its 3. Developed good interpersonal relationship with your
potential as a working place, its philosophy and co-workers
objectives, the working conditions, among others. ● Enthusiastic
● Tactful and dependable
INTERVIEW ● Socially compatible
● Two-way process in which the employer and the ● Confident
applicant discuss conditions of work and other related ● Helpful
topics. 4. Develop proficiency in communication
● Religious or personal beliefs or practices should be 5. Be able to adjust to working conditions and and to life
made known to the employer. patterns
● An applicant sells himself/herself in an interview characteristics of particular occupations and
● Applicant wants to convince the prospective employer communities
that he/she is the best applicant for the job. 6. Keep abreast with advances in medicine, nursing and
related sciences
Pointers in preparing for an interview
1. Make an appointment either by mail or telephone. CAUSES OF FAILURE
2. Be at the place at the appointed time. 1. Incompetence or the lack of the required ability and
3. Know something about the institution where you will knowledge for the particular job.
apply so that you can answer questions intelligently. 2. Poor interpersonal relationships, lack of cooperation
4. Be at your best. with co-workers, dishonesty, boastfulness, and inability
5. Knock before you enter. to get along with people.
6. Bring credentials (Certificate of registration for 3. Personality defects such as imprudence in choosing
nurses, PRC ID, board rating certificate, resume, friends, insincerity, conceit, sarcasm, lack of tact, envy,
photocopy of certificate for seminars). discourtesy, being too argumentative, apathy towards
7. Ask questions about the job. work or being too sensitive.
8. Thank the interviewer for giving you some of his or 4. Inadequate knowledge in social conduct, too little
her time. time for relaxation and recreation, unwholesome or
9. Give yourself time to think about the position. unwise choice of recreation.
5. Indifference to need for professional growth, always
finding reason for not attending professional meetings
or joining the professional organization.

HOW TO TURN FAILURE INTO SUCCESS

1. Work on your weaknesses.
2. Fit and adjust to your position.
3. Seek for personal and professional advancement.

RESIGNING FROM A JOB

Reasons:
● To seek better positions
● Inability to adjust to the work situation, marriage,
children
● Transfer of family to other places Keep positions for
at least 2 years
1st year- adjusting to the position
2nd year- help find the field of nursing specialty
● Don’t change positions, as much as possible, more
often than once within a year of service
● Seek assistance in making decisions
If offered a better position, talk it over with the employer.
“Open-door policy”
● Leave a friendly feeling towards superiors and co-
workers.
• A reference from them may be needed later.
Goodwill is an asset that can be banked on.
• Use prudence in accepting another position.
• Salary, opportunity for promotion,
advancement or professional growth, and
better chances of adjusting to the new position
● Self-analysis may be necessary including the reason
for transferring.
● Give advance notice.
1 month- staff nurse position
6 months- teaching/administrative positions
● Leave with a clean record. Clearance includes non-
liability from responsibilities.

WRITING A LETTER OF RESIGNATION

1. Give the date of resignation.
2. State the reason for resigning.
3. Express gratitude for kindness and consideration
given during the period of employment.
4. Attach clearance for money, work and property
responsibilities.

DISMISSAL FROM A POSITION

Reasons:
● Negligence
● Incompetence
● Malpractice
● Unprofessional behavior
● Breach of contract

Due process of law shall be observed before nurses can

be dismissed from their work