Baguio Central University Sto. Niño Jesus Medical Center: No. 28 Lower P. Burgos, Baguio City 2600
Baguio Central University Sto. Niño Jesus Medical Center: No. 28 Lower P. Burgos, Baguio City 2600
Baguio Central University Sto. Niño Jesus Medical Center: No. 28 Lower P. Burgos, Baguio City 2600
NURSES
ASSOCIATION
History
September 2, 1922 – Filipino Nurses Association
was found 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.
History
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
COMPETENT &
ADVANCEMENT OF SATISFIED
NURSING WORKFORCE
KNOWLEDGE