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RA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 21

RA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 21

Practice Through Special /Temporary Permit.

Section 21

SEC. 21. Practice Through Special /Temporary Permit. — A special/temporary permit may be issued by the Board to the following persons subject to the approval of the Commission and upon payment of the prescribed fees: Licensed nurses from foreign countries/states whose service are either for a fee or free if they are internationally well-known specialists or outstanding experts in any branch or specialty of nursing; Licensed nurses from foreign countries/states on medical mission whose services shall be free in a particular hospital, center or clinic; and Licensed nurses from foreign countries/states employed by schools/colleges of nursing as exchange professors in a branch or specialty of nursing; Provided, however, That the special/temporary permit shall be effective only for the duration of the project, medical mission or employment contract.

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CitationRA 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Section 21 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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