SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday reiterated the need to invest in the nursing profession as he sought the passage of the Advanced Nursing Education bill.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography stressed the importance of building a more robust and sustainable healthcare system.

Go said that his measure, Senate Bill 191, aims to bolster the educational opportunities available to nurses, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare sector.

The proposed Advanced Nursing Education Act of 2022 seeks to protect and improve the nursing profession by instituting measures that will result in relevant nursing education for better career prospects and dignified work conditions for nurses.

The senator maintained the importance of equipping nurses with the necessary interventions to meet the evolving healthcare challenges.

Go also emphasized the importance of striking a balance between providing proper compensation for Filipino nurses and ensuring that hospitals have the necessary resources to maintain their operations effectively.

“Napansin ko na napakababa talaga ng sweldo ng mga nurses sa private hospitals. Eh alam mo naman kapag sa private hospitals, hindi na usually nagrereklamo ang mga nagbabayad na mga pasyente kahit napakalaki po ng kanilang hospital billing dahil mayayaman o may kaya sila, halos hindi na po magrereklamo. Pero napakaliit pa rin po ng sweldo ng mga nurses doon. Nakakalungkot dahil nadi-discourage silang magtrabaho dito sa atin. Nangingibang bansa sila dahil maliit talaga ang sweldo,” Go said.