the bachelor of science in nursing curriculum

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing CurriculumThe College offers a 4-year basic program for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Thecurriculum provides for a common two-year program to all health-allied courses and allows astudent to shift on the third year to their preferred course. The Associate in Health Science

Education (AHSE) is the two-year common course offering by the College developed inaccordance with the provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of1994 and CHED order No. 59, series 1996. The AHSE program constitutes the generaleducation component of all baccalaureate degrees leading to the Health profession.

The AHSE is envisioned to equip its graduates with competencies in primary health care neededto land jobs as health aides or community health aides. Certificates of completion are awarded tothose who successfully complete the common 2-year course.

The first level is focused on the study of physical, biological, social science and humanities. Thefusion of science and humanities is envisions to build a solid foundation in acquiring anunderstanding of oneself in relation to his /her environment.

The second level provides a more intensive and deeper insight cognizant to the concept of manas a bio-psychosocial-cultural being. Specifically, the second level focuses the study on healthscommon stress of life from womb to tomb and ones roles and responsibilities in the family,community, health care delivery system and the nursing profession. At the end of the 2nd yearlevel, the student shall have acquired knowledge, skills and attitude for basic nursing practice inthe care of the individual, the family and the community utilizing the health care process in thepromotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness.

The 1st semester of the 3rd level is concentrates on the study of maternal & childcare and basichuman function as means of laying the groundwork for the 2 nd semester study of the illness stateof a person. The 2nd semester of the 3rd level examines the concept of illness particularly from thesocial, epidemiological, ecological, economic as well as cultural facets. An emphasis is given topathological processes and coping techniques of the individual, the family and the community,

all of which are considered intrinsic components of the nursing process. This is with the endview of acquiring the competencies required in the care of a sick client.

The 1st semester of the 4th level extends the nursing care of a sick client to include the promotionof health in prevention and control of illness and disabilities, cure and rehabilitation. The 2nd

semester of 4th level is focused on the acquisition of competencies necessary in the professionalpractice. Students work independently and/or in collaboration with others in the promotion ofhealth, prevention and control of illnesses and disabilities in hospital and/or community setting.

Different settings allows students to showcase a composite set of skills such as:

1) initiating nursing actions in cases of emergency situations where the physician is notimmediately available;

2) applying results of research studies related to nursing;

3) possessing necessary attitudes for his/her personal and professional growth; and

4) analyzing the legal aspect of nursing practice.

At the end of the fourth level, the student is deemed able to deliver nursing care services utilizingthe nursing process; demonstrate skill in basic research, leadership and management as abeginning nurse practitioner in varied settings.


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Clinical resources of the home-base hospital is supplemented by affiliation with the PhilippineTuberculosis Society and San Lazaro Hospital for the students to acquire more skills in the careof patients with disturbances in immunologic and inflammatory response. To facilitate learningabout maternal and child care (i.e., care of a pregnant woman, a woman in labor and delivery andnewborn care), students are exposed in the special areas of Quirino Memorial Medical Centerand East Avenue Medical Center. Competencies in caring for a client with disturbances inlocomotion and coordination are enhanced through the affiliation at Philippine OrthopedicCenter. Students are also deployed to the National Center for Mental Health in order tostrengthen their knowledge, skills and attitudes in caring for clients with maladaptive patterns ofbehavior. The Department of Health, DepED and the Antipolo Community lying-in, and theOpera Maria Domenica are also utilized to further apply community and family health nursingknowledge and skills. Exposure trips to various tertiary health agencies such as the PhilippineHeart Center, Lung Center, Kidney Center Foundation of the Philippines, and the PhilippineChildrens Medical Center are provided to give more meaningful learning experiences to thestudents.

Related learning experiences are planned in advance by the faculty and cover the requirednumber of hours per week in each service as specified in the curriculum. The faculty also ensuresthat co-curricular activities of the students are harmonized with the academic schedule such asclassroom lecture, demonstration and related learning experience. All Related Learningexperience (RLE) are provided under the supervision of a clinical instructor/tutor.

FIRST YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

TOTAL UNITS 25English 1 3

Filipino 1 3

Logic 3

General Psychology 3

Mathematics 1 (College Algebra) 3

General Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic) 5

P.E. 1 2


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FIRST YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

NSTP 1 3

2nd Semester UNITS

TOTAL UNITS 23English 2 3

Filipino 2 3

Philosophy of Man 3

Sociology/Anthropology 3

Natural Science* 3

Computer 3

P.E. 2 2

NSTP 2TOTAL UNITS 23

Legend:

* Biology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Chemistry (Organic)

** NCM Nursing Care Management

*** Community Health Development , integrated in NCM 101B, NCM 101 and NCM

104

**** (Asian Civilization) with emphasis on its influences on health practices/services

in Asian countries as basis for transcultural nursing

SECOND YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

Literature 1 [Philippine Literature] 3

Basic Statistics 3

Political Science 3

Human Anatomy and Physiology 5

Primary Health Care 1 (theory)

Related Learning Experience (153 hours)

4

(3)


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SECOND YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

Philippine History 3

P.E. 3 2

Euthenics 1 1

2nd Semester UNITS

TOTAL UNITS 21

Physics with Laboratory 3

Rizal 3

Health Ethics 3

Primary Health Care 2 (theory)

RLE (102 hours)

3

(2)

Science, Technology and Society 3

Euthenics 2 1

P.E. 4 2

NSTP 2 3TOTAL UNITS 21

THIRD YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

TOTAL UNITS 15

NCM 101a (Foundation of Nursing)** 3

NCM 101B (Promotive & Preventive Nursing Care Management)

RLE (408)

9

(8)

English 4 (Speech & Oral Communication) 3TOTAL UNITS 15

2nd Semester UNITS

TOTAL UNITS 15

Introduction to Research 3

NCM 102 (Curative & Rehab Nursing Care Management 1)

RLE (408 hours)

9

(8)

English 3 (Technical Writing) 3

TOTAL UNITS 15


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Summer UNITS

NCM 103 (204 hours) (4)

Asian Civilization**** 3

TOTAL UNITS 3

FOURTH YEAR

1st Semester UNITS

NCM 104***(Curative & Rehabilitative Management 2)

RLE (408)

9

(8)

TOTAL UNITS 9

2nd SemesterUNITS

NCM 105 (Nursing Management & Leadership)

RLE (408 hours)

8

(8)

Integrating Seminar 3

Nursing Perspective3

TOTAL UNITS 14

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