TO          :   ALL PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS, 
                  CITY MAYORS,  MUNICIPAL MAYORS, 
                  DILG REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND OTHERS   
                  CONCERNED

SUBJECT:  IMPROPER USE OF THE PROFESSIONAL 
                  NURSES UNIFORM
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     The Pambansang Samahan ng mga Nars ng Pilipinas, 
Inc., (Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.) has sought the 
assistance of this Department in addressing the improper 
use of the Professional Nurses uniform such as selling of 
figurines that portray nurses in sexually-provocative 
postures or allowing waitresses or entertainers in 
restaurants or bars to wear skimpy nurses uniform.

     It has to be emphasized that only registered nurses 
can wear such uniform which, together with the nursing 
cap and pin, is a symbol of purity, commitment and service 
to mankind.

     Relative to this, all City Mayors and Municipal Mayors 
are enjoined to prohibit the improper display or use of 
such uniform in department stores, restaurants or bars, if 
any, since such a practice demeans the image and 
integrity of the nursing profession.

     All DILG Regional Directors are hereby directed to 
cause the immediate and widest dissemination of this 
Department Issuance to cities and municipalities within 
their regional assignments.


                                            RONALDO V. PUNO
                                                    Secretary