Law Summary
Application and Clearance Requirements for Nursing Review Centers
- According to paragraph 2 (b), Section 3 of Resolution No. 104, Series of 1996, individuals or entities wishing to establish and operate nursing review centers or conduct nursing licensure review classes must secure clearances prior to filing their applications.
- These clearances must come from the Philippine Nurses Association and the appropriate office or officer of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Need for Specified Documentary Requirements for PNA Clearance
- Resolution No. 104, Series of 1996 did not specify the exact documents needed to obtain clearance from the Philippine Nurses Association.
- This lack of specificity created ambiguity regarding documentary compliance for applicants.
Board of Nursing Resolution on Documentary Requirements for Registration
- The Board of Nursing resolved that applicants for registration of nursing review centers must submit the following documents to the PNA as prerequisites for clearance:
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Clearance from the Office of the City or Provincial Prosecutor where the review center is located
- Mayor's Permit from the City or Municipality where the review center is located
Effectivity and Dissemination of the Resolution
- The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation, whichever occurs earlier.
- Copies of the resolution are to be furnished to all existing review centers for their information and guidance.
Legal and Administrative Oversight
- The resolution was adopted and attested by the Board of Nursing members and the Secretary of the Professional Regulatory Boards.
- It was approved by the Commission Chairman and Associate Commissioners, ensuring the resolution's compliance with governmental and regulatory protocols.