PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION

Founded on September 2, 1922 as Filipino Nurses Association (FNA) in a meeting of 150 nurses presided by then Anastacia Giron Tupas (Mrs. Tupas), the FNA was incorporated in 1924. The International Council of Nurses accepted the FNA as one of the member organizations during the Congress held in Montreal, Canada on July 8-13, 1929. The FNA became the PNA (Philippine Nurses Association) in 1966, which was the same year that the office at 1663 F.T. Benitez Street, Malate, Manila was inaugurated.

Today there is a total of 368,589 licensed nurses (February 2005) in the Philippines and produces an average of 13,000 new nurses every year.

The PNA was awarded the Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization by the Professional Regulation Commission in 2003 besting 40 other professional associations and was five-time nominee for the same award.

International Affiliations: International Council of Nurses; World Health Organization

Nursing Law. The New Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, Republic Act No. 9173, was passed on October 2002 with the aim of uplifting the standards of nursing in the country.

Nursing Education. There are about 350 Nursing schools in the Philippines which is regulated by the Commission on Higher Education.

Life Purpose

To promote professional growth towards the attainment of highest standards of nursing.

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roAdMAP

This roadmap serves as a high-level strategic guide that outlines the project’s vision, objectives, key milestones, and implementation timeline. It highlights major phases, including planning, development, testing, and deployment, while ensuring coordination among stakeholders. The roadmap is designed to provide clarity on priorities, support decision-making, and track progress toward achieving the desired outcomes.

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Interested in becoming a member of PNA?

Simply follow the 7 easy steps outlined in the poster above to complete your membership. The process is straightforward, accessible, and designed for every nurse. Because in PNA, each member is valued. Join us today! #ONEPNA