Hon. Dr. Carmelita Divinagracia, member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing (PR-BON) conducted an interactive session on the initiatives of the PR-BON for the nursing profession on January 17, 2020 at the MM Hall, Learning Resource Center.

Dr. Divinagracia discussed the mandates of the PR-BON and presented the Philippine Nursing Profession roadmap for 2030 including the vision, mission, and core values. She also emphasized the PR-BON’s goal and objective to reach a culture of excellence and dynamic leadership.

In addition, Dr. Divinagracia also talked about the Continued Project Development which is an act mandating and strengthening the continuing professional development for all regulated professions. She explained the National Nursing Career Progression Program, incorporated in the Nursing Law (RA 9173) which focused on Filipino Nurses’ career pathway and progression. She also imparted inspirational words specially for the graduating batch urging them to “raise the flag of the Nursing profession.”

The interactive session was attended by the Administrators, faculty and students of SPUP’s College of Nursing.