Nursing Laws, Policies, and Standards

BON Course Syllabus for Community Health Nursing

Board of Nursing (BON)
Community Health Nursing and Communicable Disease Nursing
Course Syllabus

I. Description
This course deals with health programs, services and strategies of the Department of Health; concepts, philosophy, goals and objectives of Community Health Nursing; and the basic roles, functions and responsibilities of the community health nurse. It also includes care of clients with non-communicable
and communicable diseases.

II. Terminal Competencies
1. Utilizes the the nursing process in the care of individuals, families and communities.
2. Utilizes leadership and management process as an important tool of the health care provider in varied health care settings.
3. Communicates effectively with clients, families, communities and other members of health care.
4. Conducts research and uses research findings to improve health care in the community.
5. Demonstrates appropriate attitudes/behaviors as a model health professional. Read more…

BON Course Syllabus for Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Board of Nursing (BON)
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Course Syllabus

I. Description
Concepts, theories, principles and processes basic to the delivery of safe and quality nursing care of mother and child. It encompasses promotive and preventive care of mothers with normal health conditions including curative and rehabilitative care to those with disturbances in reproductive health. Further, it focuses on the nursing care to children in various stages of growth and development.

II. Terminal Competencies
1.     Utilizes the nursing processes in the care of mother and child/their families and communities.
2.     Communicates effectively with the clients and families as well as with other members of the health team in various settings.
3.     Demonstrates leadership and management skills in promoting safe and quality nursing care to clients. Read more…

BON Course Syllabus for Foundations of Nursing Practice

Board of Nursing (BON)
Foundations of Nursing Practice Including Professional Adjustment
Course Syllabus

I. Description
Theories, concepts, principles and processes basic to the practice of nursing.

II. Terminal Competencies
1. Utilizes the nursing process in the care of individuals, families and communities.
2. Communicates effectively with patients/clients, families as well as other members of the health team in various settings.
3. Demonstrates leadership and management skills to ensure safe and quality nursing care.
4. Relates effectively with others in work situations.
5. Utilizes concepts, theories, principles in the care of clients.
6. Ensures a well-organized, accurate recording and reporting system.
7. Participates in research activities and utilizes research findings to improve nursing practice. Read more…

National Competency Standards for Filipino Nurses

The National Core Competency Standards for Filipino Nurses by the Board of Nursing (BON). Revised version, year 2009: Read more…

PRC-BON Memorandum Order No. 2 Series of 2009

Professional Regulation Commission – Board of Nursing (PRC-BON) Memorandum Order No. 2 Series of 2009

Revised Guidelines on Deliveries (Intra-Partal), Cord Care (Immediate Care of the Newborn), and Operating/Surgery (Intra-Operative) Requirements for Nursing Graduates covered by CMO No. 30

Date: June 15, 2009 Read more…