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RA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 17

RA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 17

Issuance of Certificate of Registration / Professional License and Professional Identification Card.

Section 17

SEC. 17. Issuance of Certificate of Registration / Professional License and Professional Identification Card. — A certificate of registration/professional license as a nurse shall be issued to an applicant who passes the examination upon payment of the prescribed fees. Every certificate of registration/professional license shall show the full name of the registrant, the serial number, the signature of the Chairperson of the Commission and of the Members of the Board, and the official seal of the Commission. A professional identification card, duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission, bearing the date of registration, license number, and the date of issuance and expiration thereof shall likewise be issued to every registrant upon payment of the required fees.

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CitationRA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 17 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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