RA 9173 TEST- WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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R.A 9173
"An Act Providing for a More Responsive Nursing Profession..."
Section 1 Title.
This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."
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.
The State hereby guarantees the delivery of quality basic health services through an adequate
nursing personnel system throughout the country.
SEC. 3. Creation and Composition of the Board.
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 Act.
,SEC. 4. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board.
The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall, at the time of their appointment, possess the
following qualifications:
(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:
Provided, That the majority of the Members of the Board shall be holders of a master's degree in
nursing: Provided, further, That the Chairperson shall be a holder of a master's degree in nursing;
(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment:
Provided, however, That the last five (5) years of which shall be in the Philippines; and
(e) Not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude;
Provided, That the membership to the Board shall represent the three (3) areas of nursing,
namely: nursing education, nursing service and community health nursing.
SEC. 5. Requirements Upon Qualification as Member of the Board of Nursing
Any person appointed as Chairperson or Member of the Board shall immediately 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 those 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.
SEC. 6. Term of Office.
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 reappointed for another term.
Any vacancy in the Board occurring within the term of a Member shall be filled for the
unexpired portion of the term only. Each Member of the Board shall take the proper oath of
office prior to the performance of his/her duties.
The incumbent Chairperson and Members of the Board shall continue to serve for the remainder
of their term under Republic Act No. 7164 until their replacements have been appointed by the
President and shall have been duly qualified.
SEC. 7. Compensation of Board Members.
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.
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R.A 9173
"An Act Providing for a More Responsive Nursing Profession..."
Section 1 Title.
This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."
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.
The State hereby guarantees the delivery of quality basic health services through an adequate
nursing personnel system throughout the country.
SEC. 3. Creation and Composition of the Board.
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 Act.
,SEC. 4. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board.
The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall, at the time of their appointment, possess the
following qualifications:
(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:
Provided, That the majority of the Members of the Board shall be holders of a master's degree in
nursing: Provided, further, That the Chairperson shall be a holder of a master's degree in nursing;
(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment:
Provided, however, That the last five (5) years of which shall be in the Philippines; and
(e) Not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude;
Provided, That the membership to the Board shall represent the three (3) areas of nursing,
namely: nursing education, nursing service and community health nursing.
SEC. 5. Requirements Upon Qualification as Member of the Board of Nursing
Any person appointed as Chairperson or Member of the Board shall immediately 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 those 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.
SEC. 6. Term of Office.
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 reappointed for another term.
Any vacancy in the Board occurring within the term of a Member shall be filled for the
unexpired portion of the term only. Each Member of the Board shall take the proper oath of
office prior to the performance of his/her duties.
The incumbent Chairperson and Members of the Board shall continue to serve for the remainder
of their term under Republic Act No. 7164 until their replacements have been appointed by the
President and shall have been duly qualified.
SEC. 7. Compensation of Board Members.
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.
