Overview
This lecture covers Sections 20–22 of the Philippine Nursing Law, focusing on registration by reciprocity, special/temporary permits, and grounds for denial of a nursing license.
Section 20: Registration by Reciprocity
- Reciprocity allows nurses to practice in another country if there is a bilateral agreement between the Philippines and that country.
- Reciprocity is a give-and-take arrangement: Filipino nurses can use their license abroad, and foreign nurses can use their licenses in the Philippines.
- In the absence of reciprocity, Filipino nurses must pass that country's exam (e.g., NCLEX for USA, CBT/OSCE for UK).
- "Reciprocity" comes from the Latin "reciprocus" (back and forth), reflecting a mutual exchange.
Section 21: Special or Temporary Permit
- Foreign nurses may be granted a special/temporary permit to practice in the Philippines without taking the local licensure exam.
- Eligible recipients include internationally-recognized specialists or experts, foreign nurses on free medical missions, and exchange professors under academic programs.
- The special/temporary permit is valid only for the project, mission, or employment contract duration.
- Nursing licenses are generally limited to their country of issue unless reciprocity or a temporary permit applies.
Section 22: Grounds for Non-Issuance of License
- The Board of Nursing can deny a license to individuals convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude or declared of unsound mind by the court.
- Applicants denied a license will receive a letter explaining the reason for denial.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Reciprocity — A mutual agreement allowing nurses to practice in each other's countries using local licenses.
- Special/Temporary Permit — Authorization for foreign nurses to practice in the Philippines without the local licensure exam for specific purposes.
- Moral Turpitude — Conduct contrary to community standards of justice, honesty, or good morals.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review Sections 20–22 of the Philippine Nursing Law for exam preparation.
- No post-test for this video; proceed to part seven of the lecture.