PRC announced that 39455 out of 88,649 passed the November 2008 Nursing board examination. NLEX, also known as nurse board exam in the Philippines, was held on November 29 to 30, 2008. The Philippine board of nursing gave the exam in Manila and all regional offices.

The members of the Philippine Board of Nursing are Chairman: Carmencita Abaquin; Members: Leonila Faire, Betty Merritt, Perla Po, Marco Antonio Sto.Tomas, Yolanda Arugay, and Amelia B. Rosales.