Professional Adjustment

Michael Kenneth A. Desierto, R.N., M.A.N.

Profession 4 As of a Professional

Qualifications of A Professional Nurse Basic Educational Program in Nursing The basic educational program for nursing: The basic three-year hospital-based program: R.A. 9173 I. Article I II. Article II: DECLARATION OF POLICY 1. Nursing Education 2. Humane working conditions 3. Better career prospects 4. Dignified existence for nurses III. Article III: ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING a. Chairperson: b. Members: Selection: a. APO: __ nominees/vacancy b. PRC: __ nominees/vacancy Types of Appointment: 1. Regular Appointment 2. Ad Interim Appointment 3. Doctrine of Hold-over 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of N A R N A the Board

3 Nursing Areas The Board Must Have: CNN 1. C 2. N 3. N Requirements Upon Qualification as Chairperson & Member of the Board:

Term of Office The Chairperson and Members shall hold office for a period of: Compensation of Board Members Based on: Administrative Supervision of the Board: Powers and Duties of the Board 1. Conduct ___________________ 2. Monitor and enforce quality standards 3. Ensure quality nursing education 4. Conduct hearing and investigations 5. Promulgate a Code of Ethics with _____

6. Recognize nursing specialty organizations 7. Prescribe and promulgate guidelines

Removal or Suspension of Board Members 1. Continued neglect of duty or incompetence 2. Commission or toleration of irregularities in the PNLE 3. Unprofessional, immoral, or dishonorable conduct IV. Article IV: EXAM AND REGISTRATION License The appropriate authority to administer, implement, and enforce the regulatory policies of the government: Registration Primary purpose of Registration: All applicants for license to practice nursing shall be required to: Qualifications form Admission to the Licensure Examination 1. H 2. C 3. G Ratings a. General Average: b. Minimum Rating per subject: Oath -All successful candidates in the exam shall be required to take an oath of profession before the: -How many days after the release of the PNLE results should the oath-taking be scheduled? -When are new RNs inducted as members of the APO (PNA)? RENEWAL -Renewal of license is every: -Suspension of license will take effect if the RN fails to Renew for how many years after the last renewal? Registration by Reciprocity Reciprocity

Reciprocity is based on the principle of:

Revocation and Suspension Revocation Suspension The power to revoke and suspend the certificate of registration:

Grounds: 1. Unprofessional and unethical conduct 2. For gross incompetence or serious ignorance 3. Negligence and malpractice 4. Fraud, deceit, false statements in obtaining a certificate 5. Violations of this ACT 6. Practicing during suspension The suspension of the certificate of registration/ professional license shall be for a period not to exceed: Responsible for giving a new certificate of registration or certificate of professional license: V. Article V: Nursing Education Nurses who have not actively practiced the profession for 5 years are required to undergo:

 Accredit the hospitals to conduct the said training program: Qualifications of the Faculty 1. A 2. M 3. O 4. R Qualifications of a Dean 1. F 2. A 3. R 4. M VI. Article VI: Nursing Practice Responsibility of independent nurse practitioners: Qualifications of Nursing Service Administrator 1. B 2. R 3. A 4. T Qualifications of a Chief Nurse 1. F 2. A 3. R 4. M VII. Article VII: HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCE PRODUCTION, UTILIZATION, AND DEVELOPMENT Agencies responsible for developing a comprehensive nursing specialty program: Different Fields of Nursing 1. Hospital or Institutional Nursing 2. Public Health Nursing 3. Private Duty/ Special Duty Nursing 4. OHN 5. Nursing Education 6. Military Nursing 7. School Nursing 8. Clinic Nursing 9. Independent Nursing Practice VIII. Contract Breach of Contract

Types of Contract 1.Formal Contract 2. Informal Contract 3. Express Contract 4. Implied Contract 5. Void Contract 6. Illegal Contract Requisites Of Contract (PCOCC):

IX. LAW Sources of Law a. STATUTORY LAW b. COMMON LAW Negligence Malpractice

Elements:

Legal Principles: RES IPSA LOQUITOR FORCE MAJEURE RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR INCOMPETENCE Liabilities of Nurses for the work of Nursing Aides Direct supervision of NAs is the responsibility of the: What cannot be delegated: Liabilities of Nurses for the work of Nursing Students The ___is liable to the errors committed by the students.

Assumptions of Risk A. Telephone Orders When should a nurse receive telephone orders: If no other Resident or Intern is available, such order should be signed by the Physician within: B. INFORMED CONSENT In what case wherein the consent requirement does not apply: Who has the responsibility to obtain the Informed Consent: Who must sign the consent? Who will sign for an Incompetent patients? Who will sign the consent for Sterilization? C. MEDICAL RECORDS Responsible of safeguarding patients records: The Medical Records are summoned in court as evidence: X. TORT Legal Proceedings: Types of Torts 1. Assault 2. Battery 3. Illegal Detention 4. Invasion of right to Privacy 5. Defamation XI. CRIME Criminal Actions: a. Misdemeanor b. Felony Conspiracy to commit a crime:

Classes of Felony

 Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability 1. JUSTIYING CIRCUMSTANCES 1. When he acts in defense of his rights. 2. When he acts in defense of the person. 3. When he acts in the fulfillment of a duty or in a lawful exercise of a right. 2. EXEMPTING CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Imbecile or insane. 2. Person under 9 years old. 3. Any person who acts under the compulsion of an irresistible force. 3. MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES 1. When the offender has no intention to commit a grave wrong. 2. Below 18 and above 70 y.o. 3. Sufficient provocation/threat. 4. When the offender voluntarily surrender. 5. When the offender have some physical defects. 4. AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES 1. When the offender takes advantage of his public position. 2. The act committed with abuse. 3. The crime is committed during a calamity; and in a place of worship. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Moral Turpitude MURDER HOMICIDE ABORTION INFANTICIDE PARRICIDE ROBBERY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

LAWS AFFECTING NURSING PRACTICE

RAs
Act 2382 defines practice of medicine in the Philippines Act 2493 of 1915 Phil. Medical Act Act 2808 of 1919 1st True Nsg. Law 1920 First NLE in the Phil. 1944 First NLE outside Manila RA 877 Phil. Nsg. Law on June 19, 1953 RA 7164 Phil. Nursing Act of 1991 by Sen. Heherson Alvarez RA 9173 Phil. Nsg. Act of 2002 PD 223 created PRC RA 8981 PRC Modernization Act of 2000 RA 7392 amended by RA 2644 Midwifery Law RA 6425 Dangerous Drugs Act RA 9165 of 2002 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act RA 1054 Free Medical & Dental Attendants RA 1080 Civil Service Eligibility RA 1082 RHU RA 1136 TB Law RA 1612 Privileges Tax/ Prof Tax RA 3573 Communicable D/s Reporting RA 4073 Liberalization of Leprosy Tx RA 4226 Hospital Licensure RA 5181 Permanent Residence for 3 consecutive yrs. RA 5901 working hrs. & compensation in agencies w/ 100 bed capacity RA 6365 -- POPCOM RA 6675 of 1988 Generics Act RA 6713 Code of Conduct & Ethics for Public officials & employees RA 6725 Prohibition of Women Discrimination RA 6727 Wage Rationalization RA 6758 Salary Standardization of Govt. employees RA 6972 Day Care Center in q Brgy. RA 7160 Devolution Code/ Local Authority Code RA 7170 Organ Donation Act RA 7192 Women in nation Bldg & Devt. RA 7277 Magna Carta for the Disabled RA 7305 Magna Carta for the PHW RA 7432 Senior Citizen Act (c 20% DC) RA 7600 of 1992 Rooming-in & Breastfeeding Act RA 7610 Childrens Protection Act RA 7624 Drug Education Law RA 7641 New Retirement Law for Private Employees RA 7719 Natl. Blood Services of 1994 RA 7846 Immunization Against Hep B RA 7875 Natl. Health Insurance Act of 1995 RA 7876 Senior Citizen Center in q Brgy RA 7877 of 1995 Anti-Sexual Harassment Act RA 7883 BHW Benefits & Incentives Act of 1992 RA 8042 Migrant Workers & Filipino Act RA 8187 Paternity Leave Act of 1995 (1st 4 days pp) RA 8232 Social Security Law of 1997 RA 8291 GSIS Act of 1997 RA 8344 Hospitals/Doctors to treat ER Cases RA 8371 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act RA 8423 Phil. Institute of Traditional & Alternative Health Care RA 8424 Personal Tax Exemption RA 8504 Phil. AIDS Prevention & Control Act of 1998 RA 8749 Clean Air Act RA 8976 Food Fortification Act RA 9262 Anti VAW RA 9439 Anti-Illegal Detention Act

RA 9502 Cheaper Medicines Act RA 9994 Expanded Senior Citixens Act of 2010 RA 10354 Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health

PDs
PD 48 4 children w/ paid maternity leave privilege PD 69 4 children for personal tax exemption PD 442 New Labor Code PD 491 Nutrition Program PD 541 Balikbayan Prof. Practice PD 568 Role of PH Midwives expanded PD 603 Child & Youth Welfare Code PD 626 Employee Compensation & State Insurance Fund PD 651 Births Registration Law ff. Delivery (w/in 30 days) PD 825 Anti-Improper Garbage Disposal PD 854 13th Month Pay PD 856 Code on Sanitation PD 965 FP & responsible Parenthood PD 996 EPI PD 791 POPCOM (Revised Pop. Act)

EOs
EO 51 Milk Code EO 180 Guidelines on the Right to Organize Govt. Strikes EO 203 List of Regular Holidays/ Special Days PUBLIC LAW 94-247 Child Abuse & Neglect Act of 1973

PROCLAMATIONS
PROC. PROC. PROC. PROC. #6 UN Goal on Universal Child Immunization y 1990 #118 Prof. Regulation Week # 539 Nurses Week q last week of October #1275 Midwifery Week q 3rd week of Oct.

LOIs
LOI 949 PHC LOI 1000 members of accredited prof org given preference in having or attendance to seminars GOD BLESS!