Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)

Guest289655 · Aug 7, 2009

They represent us Filipino nurses. Fortunately in our chapter, the provide a small financial aid to members who have been hospitalized.

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · Aug 7, 2009

do we have benefits as a member of pna? i didnt know that. i dont believe that the seminars they are conducting is considered a benefit coz you have to pay for it and seriously its not cheap.

maybe some of you guys could enumerate the benefits you have enjoyed given by pna.

chiaren · Aug 9, 2009

@hobiecute: They provide a small financial assistance? I've never heard of it, but that's good.

@spongebob6286: Yes, you're right, it's not cheap. I will be registering this Monday and we were informed that we have to pay 1,800 pesos! That's why I want to know what exactly do we get by joining PNA. :cool:

Guest289655 · Aug 9, 2009

@chiaren, yes they do. I think it's only in our chapter as they have mentioned.

miztahcool · Aug 9, 2009

Are there any PNA officers here? Maybe they can shed some light.

karmela · Aug 14, 2009

i think just a privilage that you're part of the group...plus the seminars that are just 10% off..i wish they can have a list of hospitals where in jobless nurse know where to go...

Guest289655 · Aug 20, 2009

I agree with you karmela. That would seem to be a good idea to be suggested to the PNA.

czarexroi · Aug 21, 2009

I've been an Rn for 17 yrs but I'm a PNA member maybe for 3-5 yrs only..At first you don't have a choice during our oath taking back in 1992 they are telling us that we can't get our license processed if your not a PNA member. I think that was the only reason i registered.when i was working as Public Health Nurse I didn't get any notice or letter from them informing members about the seminars or anything new for the members benefit not even a single journal received... PNA are very active only on collecting membership due and selling raffle tickets .. I decided to stop my membership, I'm just waisting my money. I was a member of national leauge of government nurses when i was working in local health unit for 13 yrs. in NLGN they offer scholarship grant for members. I can't see any importance of being a PNA member up to now. :smokin:

miztahcool · Aug 21, 2009

The main problem with the PNA is the lack of leadership and I think we lost it in the midst of the brain drain. A lot of excellent nurses left the country in search of, well, a better future, as everybody would say. Stagnation and a lack of creativity puts the entire organization to the brink of apathy and uncertainty.

There have not been any new strategy on how to fulfill the objectives of the group. We have been weakened. Social responsibility is virtually unknown and there are not many projects that will help to bring about a social change to our community and country. We have not been active lately in our endeavor and I am speaking as a group because, one way or another, we have been a part of it and we all let it down.

Do you believe that we can still make a difference?

chiaren · Aug 22, 2009

At first you don't have a choice during our oath taking back in 1992 they are telling us that we can't get our license processed if your not a PNA member.

This still holds true until now. We were asked by the PRC to go to the PNA office first to pay for the oath-taking fee (a whooping Php1,400) plus the annual registration fee (P400).

czarexroi · Aug 22, 2009

This still holds true until now. We were asked by the PRC to go to the PNA office first to pay for the oath-taking fee (a whooping Php1,400) plus the annual registration fee (P400).

Still a money making association..Instead of helping to upgrade the nursing profession. what a shame. But atleast they have a nice building for thier office, thanks for the members that keeps on paying thier annual fee. :cry: