Need for Joint and Coordinated Efforts with Academic Institutions
- The Board of Nursing recommends collaboration with colleges and universities, especially Deans and Registrars, to strictly enforce Resolution No. 260, Series of 1988.
- This requires all Deans of Nursing Colleges to submit an Official List of graduates as candidates for the licensure examination at least one month prior to the exam.
- Memo Circular No. 84-06 (dated June 8, 1984) mandates strict compliance.
Conditional Acceptance of Applications and Irregularities
- Accepting applications conditionally with only a Certification from the Registrar contributes to irregularities.
- Certificates often claim completion of graduation requirements while supporting documents (Transcripts, Diplomas, RLE with OR/DR scrubs) are unavailable even after graduation.
- Some applicants have not graduated or completed all requirements at the time of application.
Issues with Repeat Examinees and Scholastic Records
- Repeat examinees are often allowed to take exams without submitting complete or authentic school credentials.
- Deficiencies and incomplete scholastic records are frequently discovered.
- Applicants failing previous exams must submit complete scholastic records when applying anew; failure to do so should result in denial of application.
Guidelines for Admission to the Licensure Examination
- Only nursing graduates from the immediate semester preceding the exam may submit a certification signed by the Dean and Registrar indicating completion of graduation requirements.
- Graduates from previous years must submit full admission requirements; incomplete submissions will result in application denial.
Submission of Official Graduate Lists
- All Nursing Colleges, including state institutions, must submit an official, Dean and Registrar-certified list of graduates at the end of each school year.
- This list must be received by the Board at least one month before the exam date.
- Applications will not be processed unless the applicant's name appears on the verified graduate list submitted directly by their College or University.
- Compliance is in line with Resolution No. 21 dated July 13, 1981, and published in the Official Gazette.
Credential Review of Applicants with Other Degrees
- Applicants holding other degrees who also graduated from nursing must undergo Board of Nursing interview or credential review before application processing.
- Applicants who cancel previous degrees to gain admission will be held accountable and face appropriate sanctions for violations.
Recognition and Authorization of Educational Institutions
- Only graduates from Colleges and Universities recognized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), and inspected/approved by the Board to meet minimum requirements, are eligible.
- Institutions must be authorized to operate as educational establishments per Section 3 of the Philippine Nursing Law.
Dissemination and Compliance
- The resolution is to be widely distributed to Directors, Deans, and Registrars of Nursing Colleges for guidance and strict adherence.
- Emphasis on enforcement aims to eradicate irregularities and uphold integrity in nursing licensure examination admissions.