Prepared by: Jovi Nigell de Leon Jasper Doctor

A law is defined as the sum of total of rules and regulations by which society is governed. It is man-made and regulates social conduct in a formal and binding way. It reflects societys needs, attitudes and mores.

There are three essential characteristics of every law: 1. The first one is the authority or the right to declare that the rules exist. 2. The second is that such rule is pronounced or expressed and that its source can be identified. 3. Lastly, a right to be enforce the same must be provided.

The controlling authority in our system is the government. The fundamental law of the government is the constitution.

The first essential to a pronounced law is to be able to enforce control. The principal sources of these pronouncements are (1) the constitution, (2) the statutes or legislations, (3) the regulations issued by the Executive Branch of the government, (4) case decisions or judicial opinions, (5) Presidential Decrees, and (6) Letters of Instruction.

The first law that had to do with the practice of nursing was Act No. 2943 of 1915, which 1915, regulated the practice of medicine. This act provided for the examination and registration of nurses in the Philippine Islands. During that time, the applicants needed to be only twenty years old, in good physical health, and of good moral character.

In 1919, Act 2808 - the First True Nursing Law. However, it was in 1920 that the first board examination in the Philippines was given. Congress enacted The Philippine Nursing Law, Law, otherwise known as Republic Act 877, on June 877, 19, 1953.

Two important sections of R.A. 877 pertained to the need for registration as nurse before anyone could practice nursing in the country. SEC. 16, ART IV. Inhibition against practice of IV. nursing. SEC. 30 Article V. not only prohibits the practice of nursing without a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Nursing but also provides penalty for doing so. Prohibition in the practice of nursing.

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On June 18, 1966, Republic Act 4704 amended certain portions of R.A. 877. Following were among the most salient changes. The membership of the Board of Examiners for Nurses was increased from 3-5 members. 3Members of the Board were to be appointed by the president of the Philippines. upon recommendation of the Commission of Civil Service. The requisite academic degree for members of the Board was a Masters Degree, instead of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.

4. A disqualifying age limit for a Board Member was fixed. No person was eligible for membership in the board if he/she was over 65 years of age. 5. The maximum total compensation which a member of the Board of Examiners for Nurses could receive was raised from P12,000 per annum, as provided in the 1965-1966 1965Appropriation Act (Republic Act. No. 4642) to P18,000 yearly.

6. The minimum age required of applicants for admission to the nurses examination was lowered from 21 to 18 years of age, but no candidate who passed the examination was permitted to practice the profession until he or she reached the age of 21.

Republic Act 7164, Introduced by Senator Heherson Alvarez codified and revised all the laws regulating the practice of nursing in the Philippines. It was known as the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991 which included the ff. changes.

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Redefinition of the scope of nursing practice to emphasize The use of the nursing process as a scientific discipline in arriving at an appropriate nursing action and care. The teaching, management, leadership, and decision making roles of the nurse, and The undertaking of and participation in studies research by nurses.

2. Requiring a faculty member who was appointed to the Board of Nursing to resign his/her teaching position. 3. Updating a facultys educational qualification by requiring a Masters Degree in Nursing or related fields. 4. Specification of qualifications of administrators of nursing services. 5. Inclusion of the phrase Unethical conduct as one reasons for revocation and suspension of certificate of registration.

Landmarks in the history of the nursing profession in the philippines was the Presidential Proclamation of a Nurses week. Presidential Decree No. 223 issued on June 13, 1973 created the Professional Regulation Commission and prescribed its powers and functions..

PRC Memorandum No. 2005-02 dated March 20053, 2005, implementing he revised rates of fees charged and collected by the Commission on Appointment. Republic Act. 1612 stated that a privilege tax shall be paid before any business or occupation can be lawfully begun or pursued.

Letter of Instruction No. 1000 shall be given priority in the hiring of employees in the government service and in the engagement professional services.

Republic Act. 1080, those who passed the bar and board exam examinations were declared to be Civil Service eligibles. eligibles. Republic Act. 7392 amended R.A. 2644 known as Midwifery Law on June 18, 1960. It provided only those who were licensed midwives could practice Midwifery.

Republic Act. 2382, known as the Philippine medical act, defines the practice of medicine in the Philippines. SEC. 10. Act constituting the practice of medicine.

Republic Act. 5181, This act prescribes permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the Philippines. SEC. 1. No person shall be allowed to practice any profession in the Philippines unless he has complied with the existing laws and regulations.

Presidential Decree 541, allows former Filipino professionals to practice their respective professions in the Philippines. Balikbayans, therefore, although not Balikbayans, residents of Philippines anymore, may practice their profession during the period of their stay in the country.

Republic Act. 6425 known as the Dangerous Drugs Act was passed. Article II, Section 4 states that sale, administration, delivery, distribution, and transportation of prohibited drugs are punishable by law. SEC. 8. Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs.

SEC. 15. Sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, transportation, and distribution of regulated drugs. SEC. 16. Possession or Use of Regulated Drugs. Act No. 3573 in 1929 declared that all communicable diseases shall be reported to the nearest health station, and that any person may be inoculated, administered or injected with prophylactic preparations.

Republic Act. 1082, which was approved on 1082, June 1954 and amended by R.A. 1891 on June 22, 1957 provided for the creation of rural health units. Republic Act. 4073, liberalizes the treatment of 4073, leprosy.

Presidential Decree 996, requires compulsory immunization for all children below eight years of age against communicable diseases. Presidential Decree 825, provides penalty for improper disposal of garbage and other forms of uncleanliness. uncleanliness.

Presidential Decree 856, the Code of Sanitation, provides for control of all factors in mans environment that affects health. Presidential Decree No. 148, amending R.A 679 (Woman Child Labor Law), states that the employable age shall be 16 years.

Republic Act. 6365, established a National 6365, Policy on Population and created the Commission on Population. (POPCOM) Presidential Decree No. 791, is the revised 791, Population Act. It defines the objectives, duties and functions of the POPCOM.

Presidential Decree no. 166 amending Presidential Decree 791. This decree strengthens family planning programs through participation of private organizations and individuals in the formulation and implementation of the program planning policies.

Presidential Decree No. 48, limits paid 48, maternity leave privilege to four children. Presidential Decree No. 69, limits the number 69, of children to four(4) for tax exemption purposes.

Presidential Decree No. 965, requires that 965, couples intending to get married must first undergo family planning and responsible parenthood intstruction. intstruction. Republic Act No. 1054, requires the owner, 1054, lessee or operator of any commercial, industrial or agricultural establishment to furnish free emergency, medical and dental attendance to his employees and laborers.

R.A 4226, known as he Hospial Licensure Act, 4226, requires all hospitals in the Philippines to be licensed before they can offer to serve the community.

P.D. 442, known as the Labor code of the 442, Philippines provides workers the right to selfselforganization and collective bargaining. P.D. 651, decrees the registration of birth of a child within 30 days with the Civil Registrar.

P.D. 1519, gives medicare benefits to all government employees regardless of status of appointment. P.D. No. 626 or the Employee Compensation and State Insurance Fund, provides benefits to workers covered by SSS or GSIS for immediate injury, illness or disabilities.

R.A 6675 or he Generics Act of 1988. R.A. 6758 standardizes the salaries of government employees which include the nursing personnel. R.A. No. 6713, known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

R.A 7160 or the Local Government Code transfers responsibility for delivery of basic services. R.A. 7305 entitle Magna Carta for Public Health Workers.

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Its significant objectives are: to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of health workers; wellTo develop their skills and capabilities; and To encourage those qualified and with abilities to remain in government service

Republict Act. 7600, or the Rooming-in and 7600, RoomingBreastfeeding Act of 1992 provides that babies born in private and government hospitals should be roomed-in with their roomedmothers. Republic Act. 7432, or the Senior Citizens Act gives honor and justice to our peoples long tradition of giving high regard to our elderly.

Republic Act. 9173 change in the Philippine Nursing Act of 2992 from R.A. 7164, The Philippine Nursing Act of 1998, taken from the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9173. PRC Resolution No. 2004-17 Series of 2004 2004re-implemented continuing Professional reEducation requiring sixty (60) credit units for three (3) years for professionals with bachelors degree.

PRC Board of Nursing Resolution No. 14 Feb. 8, 1999, promulgated the guidelines for the implementation of a Specialty Certification. PRC Board Resolution No. 2003-166 amended 2003the filing of application of various licensure examinations in the regional offices from twent

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