Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

How many members are there in the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a member of the Board of Nursing according to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?

• • Must be a natural-born citizen and resident of the Philippines

• Must have at least ten years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment

• Must be a holder of a doctoral degree in nursing

• Must not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude

What penalty is imposed for practicing nursing without a valid certificate of registration according to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?

• A fine of P10,000 to P50,000

• A fine of P50,000 to P100,000 or imprisonment for 1 to 6 years, or both

• Community service for 1 year

• Revocation of any existing professional licenses

Which government body is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002?

• Department of Health

• Professional Regulation Commission

• Philippine Nursing Association

• Commission on Higher Education

What is the primary goal of the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program?

• To increase the number of nursing graduates

• To upgrade the level of skill and competence of specialty nurse clinicians

• To reduce the workload of nurses in public hospitals

• To enhance the salaries of all nurses

What is required of the beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program in return for their training?

• To serve in any Philippine hospital for at least two years

• To conduct training sessions for other nurses

• To pay back the cost of their training

• To work for a government agency for five years