Section 5November 21, 1991, Sec./Art. 5

Qualifications of Board Members. – A member of the Board shall:

(a) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;

(b) Be a member in good standing of the accredited national nurses′ association;

(c) Be a registered nurse and holder of a master′s degree in nursing conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Government;

(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment;

(e) Not be a holder of a green card or its equivalent; and

(f) Not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude even if previously extended pardon by the President of the Philippines.