College of Nursing

The graduates of this program should be able to:

Common to all programs

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing

3. Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to Health Professions

1. Demonstrates clinical competence in specific profession 

2. Observes ethical conduct in the practice of the profession

3. Pursues inter-professional education

4. Communicates effectively skills orally and in writing

5. Engages in self-directed lifelong learning

6. Assumes leadership and management role

7. Promotes the use of health systems approach in the delivery of health care

8. Participates in the conduct of researches

9. Acts as a social advocate / mobilizer

Specific to BS Nursing program

1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing

2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population group and community utilizing nursing process

3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care

4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles

5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language

6. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively

7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems approach

9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher

10. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing and health developments in particular

11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino

12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery

13. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession

14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care