Bid to allow Philippine nursing grads to work before getting licence

Currently, nurses are required to have licences before being employed in the government – meaning, they have to pass the nursing board examinations first. - PDI

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Thursday (June 8) said he is looking at the possibility of allowing nursing graduates to work in government hospitals even before taking the licensure examination.

According to Herbosa, the nursing graduates will then be given the opportunity to take and pass the exam while employed.