Section 27. Qualifications of the Faculty. —

A member of the faculty in a college of nursing teaching professional courses must:

1. Be a registered nurse in the Philippines;

2. Have at least one (1) year of clinical practice in a field of specialization;

3. Be a member of good standing in the accredited professional organization of nurses; and

4. Be a holder of a master's degree in nursing, education, or other allied medical and health sciences conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

In addition to the aforementioned qualifications, the dean of a college must have a master's degree in nursing. He/she must have at least five (5) years of experience in nursing.