Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom (PNA-UK) is the only professional nursing organization of Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom, accredited by the Philippine Nursing Association National Head Office in Manila, Philippines. [cite web | title=PNA National Office| url=http://www.pna-ph.org | accessdate=2004-03-10]

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom (PNA-UK) is a non-profit professional Organization of Filipino Nurses currently in the United Kingdom. [cite web | title=UK Charities Commission| url=http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/showcharity.asp?regno=1112030| accessdate=2005-11-11] The association was created in response to the growing number of Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom. [cite web | title=Trends in International Nurses Migration| url=http://healthaff.highwire.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/3/69| accessdate=2004] [cite web | title=Skilled International Migration: The Experience of Nurses in the UK| url=http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/cres/2000/00000034/00000007/art00007| accessdate=2000] [cite web | title=Shock at growing number of foreign nurses | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20010522/ai_n14382940| accessdate=2001-05-21] [cite web | title=International nurse recruitment and NHS vacancies: a cross-sectional analysis| url=http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/content/1/1/7| accessdate=2005-04-22]

The Philippine Nursing Association of United Kingdom has laid out a set of vision, mission, and goals, as well as a statement of core values, strategic directions and key outcomes in accordance with the PNA National Office in Manila, Philippines. These statements serve as the Association’s foundation for setting priorities and making decisions.

Life Purpose

The PNA UK's purpose is to promote professional growth towards the attainment of the highest standards of nursing.

Vision

The PNA UK envisions to be the caring and fortifying light giver committed to providing opportunities for the professional growth and development of world-class Filipino nurses.

Mission

PNA UK Mission's of existence is to:
* Zealously provide strategic directions and programs that enhance competencies of nurses to be globally competitive.
* Passionately sustain the quality work life and collegial interactions of nurses.
* Continuously strengthen the internal capacity and capabilities for quality care and services of the nurses.
* Enthusiastically explore possibilities collaboration towards unification of nurses

Core Values

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom strives to provide the members and constituents with the following core values:
* "Excellence"
* "Integrity"
* "Service"

Management

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom is a non-profit professional organization duly recognized and accredited by the PNA National Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. [cite web | title=PNA National Office| url=http://www.pna-ph.org | accessdate=2004-03-10]

PNA UK is managed and governed by Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom duly elected by the General Members. The administrative functions are delegated among the members as duly approved and appointed by the elected set of Officers, Governors and Board of Directors.

The Philippine Nurses Association of United Kingdom is the Official Professional Nursing Association of Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom managed and run by Filipino nurses for Filipino Nurses in the United Kingdom.

Constitution and Bylaws

The Association is governed by Legal and Guiding Documents. The documents are:
* Charitable Constitutional Documents
* Constitution
* By-Laws

History and Founding

Current Officers

* "Chairman of the Board" - Erasmo Mallillin
* "President" - Michael Duque
* "Vice President" - Vicenta Babe
* "Vice President for External Affairs and Finance" - Sherwin Dianco
* "Press Information Officer" - Rolando Sotelo
* "Committee Chair" - Rowena Lastimosa
* "London Coordinator" - Cleta Ng & Jennita Mejorada

ee also

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*National Health Service
*Nurse
*Nursing and Midwifery Council
*Royal College of Nursing

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