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Question Inquiry on the need of Master's Degree

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2 years 2 months ago #9618 by PATRIZ NAVA
PATRIZ NAVA created the topic: Inquiry on the need of Master's Degree
Good day! I would like to inquire if a Nurse VII position requires a Master's Degree Major in Nursing. Thank you

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2 years 2 months ago #9622 by Action Officer 21
Action Officer 21 replied the topic: Inquiry on the need of Master's Degree
Hi Patriz,

Please be informed that as a matter of policy, this Commission does not render opinion/ruling on issues that may eventually be, or is actually, a subject of a complaint or appeal before it.

Be that as it may, Section 29, Article VI of R.A. 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) provide, that:

Section 29. Qualification of Nursing Service Administrators. – A person occupying supervisory or managerial positions requiring knowledge of nursing must:

a. Be a registered nurse in the Philippines;
b. Have at least two (2) years experience in general nursing service administration;
c. Possess a degree of Bachelors of Science in Nursing, with at least nine (9) units in management and administration courses at the graduate level; and
d. Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization of nurses;

Provided, that a person occupying the position of chief nurse or director of nursing service shall, in addition to the foregoing qualification, possess:

1. At least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in nursing; and
2. A master’s degree major in nursing;

Provided, further, that for primary hospitals, the maximum academic qualifications and experiences for a chief nurse shall be as specified in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section: Provided, furthermore, that for chief nurses in the public health nursing shall be given priority Provided, even further, that for chief nurses in military hospitals, priority shall be given to those who have finished a master’s degree in nursing and the completion of the General Staff Course (GSC): Provided, finally, that those occupying such positions before the effectivity of this Act shall be given a period of five (5) years within which to qualify.

It is hoped that we have guided you on the matter.
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2 years 2 months ago #9623 by PATRIZ NAVA
PATRIZ NAVA replied the topic: Inquiry on the need of Master's Degree
A follow up question. For the position of Financial Management Officer II but the applicant is a Certified Public Accountant, will it also need a Master’s Degree? Thank you

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