MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday said that abolishing the nurses’ licensure examination as a requirement before they could become a health professional would require congressional approval.
In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Duque said scrapping the board exam for nurses, an idea floated by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, still needs further study.
“That needs further study as there are laws that require professionals to pass board exams prior to issuance of a license,” said Duque.
“He has to convince the legislators to amend the Nursing Act and the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) law,” he added.
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