Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session ,
HOUSE BILL No. 1/12

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Throughout the pandemic, the country’s frontline workers have
vitally contributed in keeping the mortality rate of the country at a
manageable level. They risked their lives and sacrificed their time to
protect the Filipino people. Their contribution to the nation is
invaluable and should be commended with the highest of honors.
Despite showing their importance during this time of great need, it has
to be stated that the country’s frontline workers experience a lack of
support from the government when compared to the treatment given
to them in other countries.

The Philippines has continually produced excellent nurses and
medical personnel. To note, around 17,000 Filipino nurses were given
contracts abroad. In 2020, however, the country was forced to put a
halt to these in order to aid the country in addressing the pandemic.!

While this may seem like an indicator that the country truly has
one of the best nursing programs in the world, this is anything but
such. Compared to other professional fields in the country, the
government and the field itself has lacked a continuous education
program for the country’s nurses. As the backbone of hospitals and the
strongest aid of doctors, Filipino nurses should be further developed
to the point that they will be recognized internationally by the best
countries

This bill proposes to clevate and further nurture Filipino Nurses
by providing them with the avenue to hone their skills and develop

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their specializations to further meet international standards.
Advanced nursing education programs can help address this by
providing a deeper approach to the development of Filipino nurses.
The development of advance nursing education programs will not
only lead to a higher job opportunities for nurses, but will also lead to
a higher quality of hospital care for the people.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.

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HON. ANTHONY EZ JR. MD, MBAH
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Republic of the Philippines:
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session,
HOUSE BILL No. 1712

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

AN ACT
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT 9173 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 2002, PROVIDING FOR
AN ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Advanced Nursing

Education Act of 2022”.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — tis 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,

Sec. 3. Section 23 of Republic Act No. 9173, otherwise known as the
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 25, [Nursing Education Program. - The -nersing
education program shall provide sound general and-professional

foundation for the practice of nursing. The learning experiences

shall adhere strictly to specitic requirements embodied in the

prescribed curriculum as promulgated by the Commission on


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NURSING EDUCATION. - NURSING EDUCATION SHALL
REFER TO THE FORMAL LEARNING AND TRAINING IN
THE SCIENCE AND ART OF NURSING PROVIDED BY
HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS DULY
RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED BY THE CHED.

THERE SHALL BE STANDARD BASIC AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS FOR NURSING EDUCATION WHICH SHALL
BE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7722,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CHED LAW”.

Sec. 4. A new Section 26 is hereby inserted after Section 25 of RA 9173, to
read as follows:
“SECTION 26. BASIC AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR
NURSING EDUCATION. - THERE SHALL BE A BASIC
PROGRAM FOR NURSING EDUCATION WHICH SHALL
PROVIDE SOUND LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION, AND SHALL EQUIP BASIC NURSING
STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY COMPETENCIES FOR
ENTRY-LEVEL SAFE AND QUALITY NURSING PRACTICE.
THE CURRICULUM AND RELATED LEARNING
EXPERIENCES SHOULD INCLUDE COMMUNITY
INTEGRATION AND IMMERSION TO ENCOURAGE
MORE GRADUATES TO WORK IN A COMMUNITY
SETTING. ADMISSION TO THE BASIC PROGRAM FOR
NURSING EDUCATION SHALL REQUIRE PASSING A
NATIONAL NURSING ADMISSION TEST (NNAT). THE
CURRICULUM AND THE RELATED LEARNING
EXPERIENCES MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE


NATIONAL NURSING CORE COMPETENCY STANDARDS,
TO BE PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD AND
IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE POLICIES, STANDARDS,
AND GUIDELINES OF THE CHED.

THERE SHALL ALSO BE A GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR
NURSING EDUCATION WHICH SHALL BE A POST
BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM, WHICH BUILDS
ON THE EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS OF A NURSE
TOWARDS MASTERY, EXPERTISE, AND LEADERSHIP IN
PRACTICE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION. SUCH
PROGRAMS WILL DEVELOP HIGHLY SPECIALIZED
SKILLS NEEDED FOR NURSING PRACTICE IN THE
VARIOUS FIELDS OF ADVANCED NURSING,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; ADVANCED
PRACTICE NURSING, AMBULATORY CARE NURSING,
CRITICAL CARE NURSING, PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING,
REHABILITATION NURSING, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED
FIELDS OF ADVANCED NURSING. IT SHALL INCLUDE A
MASTER'S DEGREE AND DOCTORATE DEGREE IN
NURSING FOUNDED ON THE PHILOSOPHIES, AND THE
SCIENTIFIC BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR NURSING EDUCATION
SHALL BE OFFERED ONLY IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE PREVAILING
CHED POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR
GRADUATE EDUCATION.

THE FACULTY-TO-STUDENT RATIO MUST BE_ IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD TO BE


DETERMINED AND PRESCRIBED BY THE CHED .”

Sec. 5. Section 26 of RA 9173 is hereby renumbered to Section 27,

Sec. 6. Section 27 of RA 9173 is hereby renumbered and amended,

to read as follows:

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(1) BASIC PROGRAM FOR NURSING EDUCATION. - A
MEMBER OF THE FACULTY IN A COLLEGE OF NURSING
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL COURSES:

(A) MUST BE A REGISTERED NURSE IN THE
PHILIPPINES AND HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION AND A CURRENT PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE
COMMISSION;

(B) MUST HAVE AT LEAST THREE (3) YEARS OF NURSING
PRACTICE;
(©) MUST BE A HOLDER OF A MASTER'S DEGREE IN


NURSING, CONFERRED BY A UNIVERSITY DULY
RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES; AND

(D) MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF
NURSING PROFICIENCY, OR ITS EQUIVALENT, TO
BE ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF NURSING.

(2) GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR NURSING EDUCATION. -

A MEMBER OF THE FACULTY TEACHING GRADUATE

PROFESSIONAL COURSES:

(A) MUST FOLLOW PARAGRAPHS (A) AND (B) ABOVE ON
BASIC NURSING EDUCATION; AND

(B) MUST BE A HOLDER OF A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN
NURSING CONFERRED BY A UNIVERSITY DULY
RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.”

Sec. 7. Section 28 of RA 9173 is hereby renumbered as Section 29, and all

succeeding sections of the same Act are hereby renumbered accordingly

Sec. 8. Implementing Guidelines. — Within thirty (30) days after the effectivity
of this Act, the Board and the Professional Regulatory Commission, in
coordination with the Commission on Higher Education and other concerned
government agencies, shall formulate such rules and regulations necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Act. The implementing rules and regulations shall

be published in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Sec. 9. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions unaffected thereby shall remain

valid and subsisting,


Sec 10. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamations and other executive issuances, which are not consistent with or

contrary to the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended.
Sec. 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazzette or in a newspaper of general

circulation.

Approved,