I read the PDI article “300 nursing graduates hired to fill nurse gap, says Palace advisory council” (02/23/2024) while in a meeting at the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Headquarters in Manila. I was with more than 20 nursing leaders who were convened by PNA to discuss the many issues faced by nurses in the Philippines. One of which is the “shortage” of nurses in health facilities. We are producing an adequate … Continue reading Beyond Band-Aids: Addressing the True Crisis in Philippine Nursing
Nursing
Encourage nurses to stay and practice in the Philippines
I read the PDI article “300 nursing graduates hired to fill nurse gap, says Palace advisory council” (02/23/2024) while in a meeting at the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Headquarters in Manila. I was with more than 20 nursing leaders who were convened by PNA to discuss the many issues faced by nurses in the Philippines. … Continue reading Encourage nurses to stay and practice in the Philippines
Task shifting achieve universal health care
The Philippines faces a challenge in its pursuit of universal health care, particularly in rural and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, where access to essential services is impeded by the shortage and maldistribution of healthcare professionals. The growing burden of chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, warrants the implementation of innovative solutions. It is in this context that theWorld Health Organization has endorsed task … Continue reading Task shifting achieve universal health care
Equal pay for both private and gov’t nurses
This is in response to Maristela Abenojar’s letter, “Pass law on nurses’ minimum base pay” (10/14/19). I am one with the Filipino Nurses United (FNU) in their call for higher wages for nurses in both the public and private sectors. However, pushing for a P30,000 minimum base pay for nurses in both sectors will not … Continue reading Equal pay for both private and gov’t nurses
Nurses, whether public or private, deserve just pay
We welcome the Supreme Court’s ruling that upholds a provision of Republic Act No. 9173, or the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, stating that government nurses should receive compensation pegged at Salary Grade 15, not Salary Grade 11 as specified in Executive Order No. 811 issued by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. But our fight … Continue reading Nurses, whether public or private, deserve just pay
Honor nurses with action, not just words
Even before the pandemic struck, the excessive workload and administrative obligations of public health nurses were brought to light, prompting calls for developing new cadres and the review of staffing standards. To allow advanced practice nursing, it is vital to harmonize scopes of practice, update current professional laws, and promote collaboration among health workers in … Continue reading Honor nurses with action, not just words
Year of the Nurse and Midwife
In honor of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife.” This year will not only honor and celebrate the valuable contributions of nurses in health care, it also seeks to highlight the challenging conditions they face every day. In the … Continue reading Year of the Nurse and Midwife
Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage
POLICY ISSUE With limited manpower and resources, hospitals can only do so much in a pandemic. Sadly, the country is still in the pandemic phase of the COVID-19 outbreak and more cases are expected to be confirmed in the following weeks. The Department of Health (DOH) has recently identified six areas in the Visayas as emerging … Continue reading Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage
Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage in Critical Care Settings
With limited manpower and resources, hospitals can only do so much in a pandemic. Sadly, the country is still in the pandemic phase of the COVID-19 outbreak and more cases are expected to be confirmed in the following weeks. The Department of Health (DOH) has recently identified six areas in the Visayas as emerging COVID-19 … Continue reading Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage in Critical Care Settings
Nurses’ professional and moral duty
Nurses have 5 fundamental responsibilities: -to promote health -to prevent illness -to restore health -to alleviate suffering -to assist towards a peaceful death Inherent in nursing is our duty to perform these responsibilities especially in the context of a pandemic. It is hard for many of us to turn our backs on our patients simply … Continue reading Nurses’ professional and moral duty
Pens & Needles 