PNA and its Physical Structures
The Philippine Nurses Association National Office is located at 1663 F.T. Benitez Street in Malate, Manila. It was inaugurated in 1966, the same year the Filipino Nurses Association became the PNA. WHAT's INSIDE the PNA?
PNA Building 1 | PNA Building 2 | PNA Building 3 |
Building 1. Members looking for research materials and resources could use the PNA Reading Room found in building 1 of the national office. It contains both international and local volumes of journals and other related materials, including the PNA's Philippine Journal of Nursing. The Administrative and Accounting Offices are likewise situated in the building where day-to-day operation of the association happens. Heritage can be found as well where PNA memorabilia including photos of past officers, souvenirs from different visited places of PNA representatives are found. It speaks of the PNA's history. Another spot in this structure is the lounge which accommodates visitors and meetings.
Building 2. To further accommodate the growing needs of its members, PNA National erected a second building in 2005. Building 2 is home to the PNA Auditorium, a 170-seater conference style room where most PNA Continuing Profession Education programs including seminars and trainings are held. Also situated here are the President's Office and Board Room wherein Regular Board of Governors' Meetings, Press Conferences and the like are conducted.
Both mentioned buildings house a 70 bed capacity dormitory, which members could avail at a discounted rate as part of their PNA membership benefits.
This year, the PNA bought another building adjacent to PNA's head office. The building is undergoing renovations and soon to open to serve more nurses.
The national office serves as a home for nurses from all over the country.