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ARTICLE VIII OF RA 9173

Section 35 – Prohibitions in the Practice of Nursing.

A fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) year nor more than six (6) years, or both, on the discretion of the court, shall be imposed upon To any persons practicing nursing in the Philippines:

Without a certificate of registration/professional license and professional identification card or special temporary permit or without having been declared exempt from examination

Uses as his own certificate of registration/professional license and professional identification card or special temporary permit of another person

If the person uses an invalid certificate of registration/professional license, a suspended or revoked certificate of registration/professional license, or an expired or canceled special/temporary permit

If the person gives any false evidence to the Board in order to obtain a certificate of registration/professional license, a professional identification card or special permit

Falsely poses or advertises as a registered and licensed nurse or uses any other means that tend to convey the impression that he is a registered and licensed nurse

Appends B.S.N./R.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Registered Nurse) or any similar appendage to his name without having been conferred said degree or registration

As a registered and licensed nurse, abets or assists the illegal practice of a person who is not lawfully qualified to practice nursing

Any person or the chief executive officer of a judicial entity who undertakes in-service educational programs or who conducts review classes for both local and foreign examination without permit/clearance from the Board and the Commission

A person or employer of nurses who violates the minimum base pay of nurses and the incentives and benefits that should be accorded them as specified in Sections 32 and 34

A person or the chief executive officer of a juridical entity violating any provision of this Act and its rules and regulations.