An Act Instituting Reforms to Further Protect and Develop the Nursing Profession, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9173, Otherwise Known as the “Philippines Nursing Act of 2002”

• Amends the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 or Republic Act No. 9173
• Proposes to restructure the scope and practice of nursing by including specific mandates on certification, specialization and educational requirements of nursing graduates
• Expands the powers of the Board of Nursing by strengthening its role in decision-making processes
• Allows the Board of Nursing to monitor Higher Educational Institutions offering Nursing programs
• Institutes a national nursing career progression program (NNCPP) for the continuing professional development of Filipino nurses;
• Strengthens the nursing professionals including the faculty and administration of nursing schools
• Upgrades the standards in nursing education, practice and guidelines for nursing career progression
• Provides a better environment for nursing practice

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