2004 PNAA Biennial Report

• in PNAA conferences that deal with immigration issues, acculturation and
mentoring program
• Responded to human rights issues involving some nurses in one chapter.
Met with three nurses with human rights issues and based on information
presented that assistance by PNAA is no longer appropriate.
• Chairperson communicated with some Philippine delegates at the Nursing
International Conference held in Hawaii in January 2006 regarding
human rights issues, related practices in the Philippines and some
interventions to help alleviate problems.
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Recommendations:
• To assess clippings, documents on Human Rights that are sent to us for
possible inclusion in PNAA Archives.
• To include human rights or related information in the PNAA Web for better
awareness of issues.
• To develop/prepare a brochure or handout regarding human rights issues
and proactive actions for positive outcome. Enlist assistance from our legal '
consultant.
• Promote more acculturation/ mentoring programs of new nurses in the
chapter level. Be advocate to new recruits from the Philippines.
• Enlist Chapter President's assistance to communicate human rights
or related issues to PNAA Human Rights Committee in a timely manner
or at the earliest possible time.
• Increase collaborative effort with PNA-Philippines for programs
regarding human rights issues before coming to U.S.
• Collaborate more with other agencies such as the Consulate, POEA
and other appropriate agencies for proactive measures on human
, rights issues.