Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)
No !"
Se#ies of $%%&
SU'(ECT) PO*ICIES AND STANDARDS +OR 'ACHE*OR
O+ SCIENCE IN NURSING ('SN) PROGRAM
In accordance with pertinent provisions of Republic ct !R" No# $$%%& otherwise
'nown as the Hi(her Education ct of )**+ and pursuant to Co,,ission en -anc
Resolution No# )$. dated pril )*& %..*& and for the purpose of rationali/in( Nursin(
Education in the countr0 to provide relevant and 1ualit0 health services locall0 and
internationall0& the followin( policies and standards for -achelor of Science in Nursin(
!-SN" pro(ra, are hereb0 adopted and pro,ul(ated b0 the Co,,ission#
ARTIC*E I
INTRODUCTION
Section !# person is a uni1ue bio2ps0cho2socio2cultural and spiritual bein( who
is alwa0s in constant interaction with the environ,ent# These interactions affect
individuals& fa,ilies& population (roups and societal health status#
The nurse assu,es the carin( role in the pro,otion and restoration of health&
prevention of diseases& alleviation of sufferin( and& when recover0 is not possible& in
assistin( patients towards a peaceful death# The nurse also collaborates with other
,e,bers of the health tea, and other sectors to achieve 1ualit0 healthcare# 3oreover&
the nurse wor's with individuals& fa,ilies& population (roups& co,,unities and societ0&
as a whole& in ensurin( active participation in the deliver0 of holistic healthcare#
4ithin the conte5t of Philippine societ0& nursin( education& with caring as its
foundation& subscribes to the followin( core values which are vital co,ponents in the
develop,ent of a professional nurse and are therefore e,phasi/ed in the -SN pro(ra,6
)#) 7ove of 8od
)#% Carin( as the core of nursin(
a# Co,passion
b# Co,petence
c# Confidence
d# Conscience
e# Co,,it,ent !co,,it,ent to a culture of e5cellence& discipline&
inte(rit0 and professionalis,"
)#9 7ove of People
)
a# Respect for the di(nit0 of each person regardless of creed, color,
gender and political affiliation.
)#+ 7ove of Countr0
#a Patriotis, !Civic dut0& social responsibilit0 and (ood (overnance"
#b Preservation and enrich,ent of the environ,ent and culture
herita(e
stron( liberal arts and sciences education with a transdisciplinar0 approach&
enhances this core values# The -SN pro(ra, therefore& ai,s to prepare a nurse& who&
upon co,pletion of the pro(ra,& de,onstrates be(innin( professional co,petencies
and shall continue to assu,e responsibilit0 for professional develop,ent and utili/es
research findin(s in the practice of the profession# The followin( are the :e0 reas of
Responsibilit0 for which a nurse should de,onstrate co,petence in6
1. Safe and 1ualit0 nursin( care
2. 3ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent
3. Health education
4. 7e(al responsibilit0
5. Ethico2,oral responsibilit0
6. Personal and professional develop,ent
7. ;ualit0 i,prove,ent
8. Research
9. Record 3ana(e,ent
).# Co,,unication
))# Collaboration and tea,wor'
ARTIC*E II
AUTHORIT, TO OPERATE
Section $# ll private hi(her education institutions !PHEIs" intendin( to offer the
-achelor of Science in Nursin( pro(ra, ,ust first secure proper authorit0 fro, the
Co,,ission in accordance with e5istin( rules and re(ulations# State universities and
colle(es !S<Cs" and local colle(es and universities !7C<s" should strictl0 adhere to the
provisions of these policies and standards#
The -SN pro(ra, shall be offered b0 HEIs with stron( liberal arts education&
offerin( at least si5 !=" baccalaureate pro(ra,s& preferabl0 in a universit02based settin(#
In the case of colle(es and universities with less than si5 !=" baccalaureate pro(ra,
offerin(s& a 3e,orandu, of (ree,ent >3O? shall be entered between and a,on(
hi(her education institutions with stron( liberal arts education >e#(# - Ps0cholo(0& -S
-iolo(0& - En(lish& -S En(ineerin(& -S 3ath& -S Econo,ics? or hire 1ualified facult0
to teach the 8eneral Education courses#
ARTIC*E III
PROGRAM SPECI+ICATIONS
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Section -# De.#ee N/0e
The de(ree na,e shall be -achelor of Science in Nursin( !-SN"# To ensure the
1ualit0 of the nursin( (raduate& the de(ree is conferred upon co,pletion of at least four2
0ear -SN pro(ra, offered b0 a colle(e or universit0 dul0 reco(ni/ed b0 the Co,,ission
on Hi(her Education#
Section " P#o.#/0 Desc#iption
The -SN is a four20ear pro(ra, consistin( of (eneral education and professional
courses# Professional courses be(in in the first 0ear and threads throu(h the
develop,ent of co,petencies up to the fourth 0ear level# The -SN pro(ra, provides an
intensive nursin( practicu, that will refine clinical s'ills fro, the first 0ear level to ensure
basic clinical co,petencies re1uired of a be(innin( nurse practitioner#
+#) Ob@ective6 The -SN pro(ra, ai,s to produce a full0 functionin( nurse who is
able to perfor, the co,petencies under each of the :e0 reas of Responsibilit0 as
enu,erated in rticle IA Section B herein#
+#% Specific CareersCProfessionsCOccupations# 8raduates of this pro(ra, as
be(innin( nurse practitioner ,a0 pursue the followin( career paths but not li,ited to6
a# Clinical Nursin(
b# Co,,unit0 Health Nursin(
c# Private2dut0 Nursin(
d# Occupational Health Nursin(
e# School Nursin(
f# 3ilitar0 Nursin(
(# Health Education
h# Research
i# Entrepreneurship
+#9 llied Pro(ra,s# The -SN pro(ra, is allied to the followin( health related
pro(ra,s6
a# 3edicine
b# Dentistr0
c# Opto,etr0
d# Ph0sical Therap0COccupational Therap0
e# Phar,ac0
f# Public Health
(# 3edical Technolo(0
h# Radiolo(ic Technolo(0
i# Respirator0 Therap0
@# Nutrition and Dietetics
'# 3idwifer0
l# Speech Patholo(0
ARTIC*E I1
9
COMPETENC, STANDARDS
Section 2 8raduates of -achelor of Science in Nursin( pro(ra, ,ust be able to
appl0 anal0tical and critical thin'in( in the nursin( practice# The nurse ,ust be
co,petent in the followin( :e0 reas of Responsibilit0 and its respective core
co,petenc0 standards and indicators6
3e4 A#e/s of
Responsibilit4 Co#e Co0petenc4 In5ic/to#s
# Safe and
;ualit0
Nursin(
Care
Core Co,petenc0 )6
De,onstrates
'nowled(e based on
the health Cillness
status of individual C
(roups
Identifies the health
needs of the clients !individuals& fa,ilies&
population (roups andCor co,,unities"
E5plains the health
status of the clientsC (roups
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Provides sound
decision ,a'in( in the
care of individuals C
fa,iliesC(roups
considerin( their
beliefs and values
Identifies wellness
potential andCor health proble, of clients
8athers data related to
the health condition
nal0/es the data
(athered
Selects appropriate
action to supportCenhance wellness
responseD ,ana(e the health proble,
3onitors the pro(ress of
the action ta'en
Core Co,petenc0 96
Pro,otes safet0 and
co,fort and privac0 of
clients
Perfor,s a(e2specific
safet0 ,easures in all aspects of client care
Perfor,s a(e2specific
co,fort ,easures in all aspects of client care
Perfor,s a(e2specific
,easures to ensure privac0 in all aspects of
client care
Core Co,petenc0 +6
Sets priorities in
nursin( care based on
clientsE needs
Identifies the priorit0
needs of clients
nal0/es the needs of
clients
Deter,ines appropriate
nursin( care to address priorit0
needsCproble,s
Core Co,petenc0 B6
Ensures continuit0 of
care
Refers identified proble,
to appropriate individuals C a(encies
Establishes ,eans of
providin( continuous client care
Core Co,petenc0 =6 Confor,s to the ). (olden
+
d,inisters
,edications and other
health therapeutics
rules in ,edication ad,inistration and
health therapeutics
Core Co,petenc0 $6
<tili/es the nursin(
process as fra,ewor'
for nursin(
$#) Perfor,s
co,prehensive and
s0ste,atic nursin(
assess,ent
Obtains infor,ed consent
Co,pletes appropriate
assess,ent for,s
Perfor,s appropriate
assess,ent techni1ues
Obtains co,prehensive
client infor,ation
3aintains privac0 and
confidentialit0
Identifies health needs
$#% For,ulates a
plan of care in
collaboration with
clients and other
,e,bers of the
health tea,
Includes client and fa,il0
in care plannin(
Collaborates with other
,e,bers of the health tea,
States e5pected
outco,es of nursin( intervention ,a5i,i/in(
clientsE co,petencies
Develops co,prehensive
client care plan ,a5i,i/in( opportunities for
prevention of proble,s andCor enhancin(
wellness response
cco,plishes client2
centered dischar(e plan
$#9 I,ple,ents
planned nursin( care
to achieve identified
outco,es
E5plains interventions to
client and fa,il0 before carr0in( the, out to
achieve identified outco,es
I,ple,ents nursin(
intervention that is safe and co,fortable
cts to i,prove clientsE
health condition or hu,an response
Perfor,s nursin( activities effectivel0 and in
a ti,el0 ,anner
<ses the participator0 approach to enhance
client2partners e,powerin( potential for
health0 life st0leCwellness
$#+ Evaluates
pro(ress toward
e5pected outco,es
3onitors effectiveness of
nursin( interventions
Revises care plan based
on e5pected outco,es
-# 3ana(e 2
,ent of
Resources
and
Core Co,petenc0 )6
Or(ani/es wor' load
to facilitate client care
Identifies tas's or
activities that need to be acco,plished
Plans the perfor,ance of
tas's or activities based on priorities
B
Environ,ent
Aerifies the co,petencies
of the staff prior to dele(atin( tas's
Deter,ines tas's and
procedures that can be safel0 assi(ned to
other ,e,bers of the tea,
Finishes wor'
assi(n,ent on ti,e
Core Co,petenc0 %6
<tili/es financial
resources to support
client care
Identifies the cost2
effectiveness in the utili/ation of resources
Develops bud(et
considerin( e5istin( resources for nursin(
care
Core Co,petenc0 96
Establishes
,echanis, to ensure
proper functionin( of
e1uip,ent
Plans for preventive
,aintenance pro(ra,
Chec's proper
functionin( of e1uip,ent considerin( the6
2 intended use
2 cost 2benefit
2 infection control
2 safet0
2 waste creation and disposal stora(e
Refers ,alfunctionin(
e1uip,ent to appropriate unit
Core Co,petenc0 +6
3aintains a safe
environ,ent
+#o0 Co0petenc4 2
Co,plies with standards
and safet0 codes prescribed b0 law
dheres to policies&
procedures and protocols on prevention and
control of infection
Observes protocols on
pollution2control !water& air and noise"
Observes proper disposal
of wastes
Defines steps to follow in
case of fire& earth1ua'e and other e,er(enc0
situations#
C# Health
Education
Core Co,petenc0 )6
ssesses the learnin(
needs of the clientsC
partnerCs
Obtains learnin(
infor,ation throu(h interview& observation
and validation
nal0/es relevant
infor,ation
Co,pletes assess,ent
records appropriatel0
Identifies priorit0 needs
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Develops health
education plan based
Considers nature of
learner in relation to6 social& cultural& political&
econo,ic& educational and reli(ious factors#
=
on assessed and
anticipated needs
Involves the client& fa,il0&
si(nificant others and other resources in
identif0in( learnin( needs on behavior chan(e
for wellness& health0 lifest0le or ,ana(e,ent
of health proble,s
For,ulates a
co,prehensive health education plan with the
followin( co,ponents6 ob@ectives& content&
ti,e allot,ent& teachin(2learnin( resources
and evaluation para,eters
Provides for feedbac' to
finali/e the plan
Core Co,petenc0 96
Develops learnin(
,aterials for health
education
Develops infor,ation
education ,aterials appropriate to the level of
the client
pplies health education
principles in the develop,ent of infor,ation
education ,aterials
Core Co,petenc0 +6
I,ple,ents the health
education plan
Provides for a conducive
learnin( situation in ter,s of ti,e and place
Considers client and
fa,il0Es preparedness
<tili/es appropriate
strate(ies that ,a5i,i/e opportunities for
behavior chan(e for wellnessChealth0 life
st0le
Provides reassurin(
presence throu(h active listenin(& touch&
facial e5pression and (estures
3onitors client and
fa,il0Es responses to health education
Core Co,petenc0 B6
Evaluates the
outco,e of health
education
<tili/es evaluation
para,eters
Docu,ents outco,e of
care
Revises health education plan based on
client responseCoutco,eCs
D# 7e(al
Responsibilit0
Core Co,petenc0 )6
dheres to practices
in accordance with
the nursin( law and
other relevant
le(islation includin(
contracts& infor,ed
consent#
Fulfills le(al re1uire,ents
in nursin( practice
Holds current
professional license
cts in accordance with
the ter,s of contract of e,plo0,ent and
other rules and re(ulations
Co,plies with re1uired
continuin( professional education
$
Confir,s infor,ation
(iven b0 the doctor for infor,ed consent
Secures waiver of
responsibilit0 for refusal to under(o
treat,ent or procedure
Chec's the co,pleteness of infor,ed
consent and other le(al for,s
Core Co,petenc0 %6
dheres to
or(ani/ational policies
and procedures& local
and national
rticulates the vision&
,ission of the institution where one belon(s
cts in accordance with
the established nor,s of conduct of the
institution C or(ani/ationCle(al and re(ulator0
re1uire,ents
Core Co,petenc0 96
Docu,ents care
rendered to clients
<tili/es appropriate client
care records and reports#
cco,plishes accurate
docu,entation in all ,atters concernin(
client care in accordance to the standards of
nursin( practice#
E# Ethico2,oral
Responsibilit0
Core Co,petenc0 )6
Respects the ri(hts of
individual C (roups
Renders nursin( care consistent with the
clientEs bill of ri(hts6 !i#e# confidentialit0 of
infor,ation& privac0& etc#"
Core Co,petenc0 %6
ccepts responsibilit0
and accountabilit0 for
own decision and
actions
3eets nursin(
accountabilit0 re1uire,ents as e,bodied in
the @ob description
Fustifies basis for nursin(
actions and @ud(,ent
Pro@ects a positive i,a(e
of the profession
Core Co,petenc0 96
dheres to the
national and
international codes of
ethics for nurses
dheres to the Code of
Ethics for Nurses and abides b0 its
provisions
Reports unethical and
i,,oral incidents to proper authorities
F# Personal
and
Professional
Develop,ent
Core Co,petenc0 )6
Identifies own
learnin( needs
Identifies oneEs stren(ths&
wea'nesses and li,itations
Deter,ines personal and
professional (oals and aspirations
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Pursues continuin(
education
Participates in for,al and
non2for,al education
pplies learned
infor,ation for the i,prove,ent of care
Core Co,petenc0 96
8ets involved in
professional
Participates activel0 in
professional& social& civic& and reli(ious
activities
G
or(ani/ations and
civic activities
3aintains ,e,bership to
professional or(ani/ations
Support activities related
to nursin( and health issues
Core Co,petenc0 +6
Pro@ects a
professional i,a(e of
the nurse
De,onstrates (ood
,anners and ri(ht conduct at all ti,es
Dresses appropriatel0
De,onstrates
con(ruence of words and actions
-ehaves appropriatel0 at
all ti,es
Core Co,petenc0 B6
Possesses positive
attitude towards
chan(e and criticis,
7istens to su((estions
and reco,,endations
Tries new strate(ies or
approaches
dapts to chan(es
willin(l0
Core Co,petenc0 =6
Perfor,s functions
accordin( to
professional
standards
ssesses own
perfor,ance a(ainst standards of practice
Sets attainable ob@ectives
to enhance nursin( 'nowled(e and s'ills
E5plains current nursin(
practices& as the situation arises
8# ;ualit0
I,prove,ent
Core Co,petenc0 )6
8athers data for
1ualit0 i,prove,ent
Identifies appropriate
1ualit0 i,prove,ent ,ethodolo(ies for
clinical proble,s
Detects variations in
specific para,eters i#e vital si(ns of the
client fro, da0 to da0
Reports si(nificant
chan(es in clientsE conditionCenviron,ent to
i,prove sta0 in the hospital
Solicits feedbac' fro,
clients and si(nificant others re(ardin( care
rendered
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Participates in nursin(
audits and rounds
Shares with the tea,
relevant infor,ation re(ardin( clientsE
condition and si(nificant chan(es in clientsE
environ,ent
Encoura(es the client to
verbali/e relevant chan(es in hisCher
condition
Perfor,s dail0 chec' of
clientsE records C condition
Docu,ents and records
all nursin( care and actions i,ple,ented
*
Core Co,petenc0 96
Identifies and reports
variances
Reports to appropriate personCs si(nificant
variancesCchan(esCoccurrences i,,ediatel0
Docu,ents and reports observed
variances re(ardin( client care
Core Co,petenc0 +6
Reco,,ends
solutions to identified
proble,s
8ives an ob@ective and
accurate report on what was observed
rather than an interpretation of the event
Provides appropriate
su((estions on corrective and preventive
,easures
Co,,unicates solutions
to appropriate (roups
H# Research
Core Co,petenc0 )6
8athers data usin(
different
,ethodolo(ies
Specifies researchable
proble,s re(ardin( client care and
co,,unit0 health
Identifies appropriate
,ethods of research for a particular client C
co,,unit0 proble,
Co,bines 1uantitative
and 1ualitative nursin( desi(n throu(h si,ple
e5planation on the pheno,ena observed
Core Co,petenc0 %6
nal0/es and
interprets data
(athered
nal0/es data (athered usin( appropriate
statistical tool
Interprets data (athered based on si(nificant
findin(s
Core Co,petenc0 96
Reco,,ends actions
for i,ple,entation
Reco,,ends practical solutions appropriate
to the proble, based on the interpretation of
si(nificant findin(s
Core Co,petenc0 +6
Disse,inates results
of research findin(s
SharesCpresents results
of findin(s with collea(ues C clientsC fa,il0
and to others
Endeavors to publish
research
Sub,its research
findin(s to own a(enc0 and others as
appropriate
Core Co,petenc0 B6
pplies research
findin(s in nursin(
practice
<tili/es findin(s in
research in the provision of nursin( care for
individuals C (roups C co,,unities
3a'es use of evidence2based nursin( to
enhance nursin( practice
I# Records
3ana(e,ent
Core Co,petenc0 )6
3aintains accurate
and updated
docu,entation of
client care
Co,pletes updated
docu,entation of client care
pplies principles of
record ,ana(e,ent
3onitors and i,proves
).
accurac0& co,pleteness and reliabilit0 of
relevant data
3a'es record readil0
accessible to facilitate client care
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Records outco,e of
client care
<tili/es records s0ste,
e5# :arde5 or Hospital Infor,ation S0ste,
!HIS"
<ses data in decision and
polic0 ,a'in( activities
Core Co,petenc0 96
Observes le(al
i,peratives in record
'eepin(
3aintains inte(rit0&
safet0& access and securit0 of records
Docu,entsC,onitors
proper record stora(e& retention and disposal
Observes confidentiall0
and privac0 of the clientsE records
3aintains an or(ani/ed
s0ste, of filin( and 'eepin( clientsE records
in a desi(nated area
Follows protocol in
releasin( records and other infor,ation
F#
Co,,unicatio
n
Core Co,petenc0 )6
Establishes rapport
with clients& si(nificant
others and ,e,bers
of the health tea,
Creates trust and confidence
Spends ti,e with the clientCsi(nificant others
and ,e,bers of the health tea, to facilitate
interaction
7istens activel0 to clientEs concernsCsi(nificant
others and ,e,bers of the health tea,
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Identifies verbal and
non2verbal cues
Interprets and validates
clientEs bod0 lan(ua(e and facial e5pressions
Core Co,petenc0 96
<tili/es for,al and
infor,al channels
3a'es use of available
visual aids
<tili/es effective channels of
co,,unication relevant to client care
,ana(e,ent
Core Co,petenc0 +6
Responds to needs of
individuals& fa,ilies&
(roups and
co,,unities
Provides reassurance
throu(h therapeutic touch& war,th and
co,fortin( words of encoura(e,ent
Provides therapeutic bio2
behavioral interventions to ,eet the needs
of clients
))
Core Co,petenc0 B6
<ses appropriate
infor,ation
technolo(0 to facilitate
co,,unication
<tili/es telephone& ,obile
phone& electronic ,edia
<tili/es infor,atics to
support the deliver0 of healthcare
:#
Collaboration
and
Tea,wor'
Core Co,petenc0 )6
Establishes
collaborative
relationships with
collea(ues and other
,e,bers of the
health tea,
Contributes to decision
,a'in( re(ardin( clientsE needs and
concerns
Participates activel0 in client
care ,ana(e,ent includin( audit
Reco,,ends appropriate
interventions to i,prove client care
Respects the role of other
,e,bers of the health tea,
3aintains (ood interpersonal
relationships with clients& collea(ues and
other ,e,bers of the health tea,
Core Co,petenc0 %6
Collaborates plan of
care with other
,e,bers of the
health tea,
Refers clients to allied health
tea, partners
cts as liaison C advocate of
the client
Prepares accurate
docu,entation for efficient co,,unication of
services
ARTIC*E 1
CURRICU*UM
Section 6 Cu##iculu0 Hi(her education institutions offerin( the -achelor of
Science in Nursin( pro(ra, ,ust confor, to the standard curriculu, e,bodied in this
C3O& provided that pro(ra, innovations shall be sub@ect to prior review b0 the
Co,,ission#
Section 7 *e8el Ob9ecti8es# The student shall be (iven opportunities to be
e5posed to the various levels of health care !health pro,otion& disease prevention& ris'
reduction& curative and restoration of health" with various client (roups !individual&
fa,il0& population (roups and co,,unit0" in various settin(s !hospital& co,,unit0"#
These opportunities shall be (iven in (raduated e5periences to ensure that the
co,petencies per course& per level and for the whole pro(ra, are developed#
-efore (raduation& the student shall appro5i,ate the co,petencies of a
professional nurse as the0 assu,e the various roles and responsibilities# For each 0ear
level& the followin( ob@ectives should be achieved6
$#) t the end of the first 0ear& the students shall have ac1uired an understandin(
and awareness of the,selves as an individual and as a ,e,ber of the fa,il0& the
)%
co,,unit0& and the world with e,phasis on personal& societal and professional values
responsibilities& ri(hts& and an awareness of ph0sical& social and cultural ,ilieu#
The student shall have an awareness of the co,petenc02based approach in the
curriculu, and the core co,petencies under the )) 'e0 areas of responsibilit06 safe and
1ualit0 nursin( care& co,,unication& collaboration and tea,wor'& health education&
le(al responsibilit0& ethico2,oral responsibilit0& personal and professional develop,ent&
1ualit0 i,prove,ent& research& ,ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent& and record
,ana(e,ent#
Specificall0& the student shall6
a# develop a deeper understandin( of hi,selfCherself and the ,ulti2factorial
di,ensions of the individual which can affect health and well bein(D
b# reco(ni/e hisCher dut0 in i,provin( the 1ualit0 of life not onl0 for hi,selfCherself
but for others as wellD
c# develop a deeper awareness of hisCher ri(hts& duties and responsibilities to
8od& countr0 and the worldD
d# de,onstrate be(innin( s'ills in the use of the nursin( process in carin( for
health0 individualsD
e# e5plain the theoretical foundation of nursin( with the four ,eta2paradi(,s as
(uide to hisCher nursin( practiceD
f# appl0 the scientific ,ethod to his activities wherever possibleD
(# i,bibe the values cherished b0 the nursin( profession such as tea,wor'&
respect& love of 8od& inte(rit0 and carin(D
h# discuss the co,petenc0 based -SN pro(ra, and the core co,petencies
under
the )) 'e0 areas of responsibilit0D and
i# de,onstrate critical thin'in( s'ills in relatin( with self and others#
$#% t the end of the second 0ear& the student shall have ac1uired the holistic
understandin( of the hu,an person as a bio2ps0cho2cultural bein( focusin( on the
concept of health and illness as it is related to the care of the ,other and child in varied
settin(s# The student shall be able to de,onstrate the co,petencies in the followin( 'e0
areas of responsibilit0 such as safe and 1ualit0 nursin( care& co,,unication&
collaboration and tea,wor'& health education& le(al responsibilit0& ethico2,oral
responsibilit0& personal and professional develop,ent& 1ualit0 i,prove,ent& research&
,ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent& and records ,ana(e,ent#
Specificall0& the student shall6
a# describe the health care deliver0 s0ste, and the role of the nurse in itD
b# de,onstrate ethico2,oral& le(al responsibilities in the care of individual fa,il0
and co,,unit0D
c# de,onstrate the be(innin( s'ills in the provision of independent and
collaborative nursin( functionsD
d# relate the sta(es of (rowth and develop,ent in the care of clientsD
e# de,onstrate be(innin( s'ills in the preparation of health0 and therapeutic
diets
in varied client casesD
)9
f# e5plain the d0na,ics of the disease process caused b0 ,icrobes and
parasites and the environ,entD
(# i,bibe the core values cherished b0 the nursin( profession such as love of
8od& countr0 and people& and carin(D
h# desi(n a plan that will focus on health pro,otion and ris' reduction to clientsD
and
i# utili/e the nursin( process in the care of the hi(h ris' ,other and child in
the fa,il0#
$#9 t the end of the third 0ear& (iven actual clientsCsituations with various
ph0siolo(ic and ps0chosocial alterations& the student shall be able to de,onstrate the
co,petencies in the followin( 'e0 areas of responsibilit0 such as safe and 1ualit0
nursin( care& co,,unication& collaboration and tea,wor'& health education& le(al
responsibilit0& ethico2,oral responsibilit0& personal and professional develop,ent&
1ualit0 i,prove,ent& research& ,ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent& and records
,ana(e,ent#
Specificall0 the student shall6
a# utili/e the nursin( process in carin( for clients across the lifespan with
proble,s in o50(enation& fluid and electrol0te balance& ,etabolis, and
endocrine functionin(& infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reactions& perception
coordination and ,aladaptive patterns of behaviorD
b# appl0 the research process in addressin( nursin(Chealth proble,s to i,prove
1ualit0 of careD
c# inte(rate the role of culture and histor0 in the plan of careD
d# appl0 principles of (ood (overnance in the effective deliver0 of 1ualit0 health
careD
e# observe the core values cherished b0 the nursin( profession such as love of
8od& countr0 and people& and carin( and the bioethical principles in the
care of clientsD
f# appl0 a nursin( theor0 in the ,ana(e,ent of care of a client for
case stud0D and&
(# discuss the roles of econo,ics as it i,pacts on health and illnessD
$#+ t the end of the +th 0ear& (iven actual clientsCsituations the student shall be
able to de,onstrate co,petencies in all the 'e0 areas of responsibilit0 such as safe and
1ualit0 nursin( care& co,,unication& collaboration and tea,wor'& health education&
le(al responsibilit0& ethico2,oral responsibilit0& personal and professional develop,ent&
1ualit0 i,prove,ent& research& ,ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent& and records
,ana(e,ent#
Specificall0& the student shall6
a# utili/e the nursin( care process in carin( for clients across the lifespan with
proble,s in cellular aberrations and acute biolo(ic crisis& disasterCe,er(enc0
situationsD
b# appl0 a nursin( theor0 in the ,ana(e,ent of care of a client for case stud0D
c# observe the core values cherished b0 the nursin( profession such as love of
)+
8od& countr0& people and carin(& and the bioethical principles and le(al
di,ensions in the care of clientsD and&
d# de,onstrate leadership and ,ana(e,ent s'ills in the care of a (roup of
clients in the co,,unit0 and hospital settin( utili/in( research findin(s#
Section :# Cu##iculu0 Outline
A Outline of Tot/l Units of Gene#/l E5uc/tion (GE) Cou#ses) :7 Units
Cou#ses Units
*/n.u/.e /n5 Hu0/nities $!
En(lish ) H % !Co,,unication S'ills" =
En(lish 9 !Speech and Co,,unication" 9
Filipino ) H % =
Philosoph0 of 3an 9
7o(ic and Critical Thin'in( 9
M/the0/tics; N/tu#/l Sciences < Info#0/tion Technolo.4 $$
3athe,atics !Colle(e l(ebra" 9
-iostatistics 9
8eneral Che,istr0 9C% B
-ioche,istr0 9C% B
Ph0sics %C) 9
Infor,atics %C) 9
He/lth Sciences &
nato,0 H Ph0siolo(0 9C% B
3icrobiolo(0 H Parasitolo(0 9C) +
Soci/l Sciences !2
8eneral Ps0cholo(0 9
Sociolo(0Cnthropolo(0 9
Hu,anities > 4orld Civili/ation H 7iterature? 9
Econo,ics with Ta5ation H 7and Refor, 9
-ioethics 9
M/n5/te5 Sub9ects $%
7ife& 4or's and 4ritin(s of Ri/al 9
Philippine Histor0& 8overn,ent H Constitution 9
PE ) to + >% units each? G
National Service Trainin( Pro(ra, )H % =
' Outline /n5 Units of P#ofession/l Cou#ses !!2 Units
Theoretical Foundations in Nursin( 9
Health ssess,ent !%C)I" 9
Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( !9C%I" B
Nutrition and Diet Therap0 !9C)" +
Health Education 9
Phar,acolo(0 9
Nursin( Research I !%C)" 9
)B
Nursin( Research II %
Co,petenc0 ppraisal I 9
Co,petenc0 ppraisal II 9
Elective III %
Elective IIII %
NC3 ).. J Funda,entals of Nursin( Practice !9C%I" B
NC3 ).) 22 Care of 3other& Child and Fa,il0 !+C+I" G
NC3 ).% Care of 3other& Child& Fa,il0 and Population 8roup t2ris'
or 4ith Proble,s !BC=I" ))
NC3 ).9 Care of Clients with Proble,s in O50(enation& Fluid H
Electrol0te -alance& 3etabolis, and Endocrine !GC=I" )+
NC3 ).+ Care of Clients with Proble,s in Infla,,ator0 and
I,,unolo(ic Response& Perception and Coordination !BC+I" *
NC3 ).B Care of Clients with 3aladaptive Patterns of -ehavior !+C%I" =
NC3 ).= Care of Clients with Proble,s in Cellular berrations& cute
-iolo(ic Crisis includin( E,er(enc0 and Disaster Nursin( !=CBI" ))
NC3 ).$ Nursin( 7eadership and 3ana(e,ent !+C9I" $
Intensive Nursin( Practicu, !GI" G
IRelated 7earnin( E5perience
G#/n5 Tot/l Nu0be# of Units = $%$
t the end of the -# S# Nursin( pro(ra,& the total nu,ber of related learnin( e5periences&
s'ills laborator0Cclinicals shall include the followin(6

Cou#ses S>ills */b Clinic/l
R*E Cont/ct Hou#s
(! c#e5it unit =2!
hou#s)
Health ssess,ent ) . B)
Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( .#B )#B ).%
Nursin( Research I ) . B)
Nursin( Research II % . ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).. % . ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).) ) 9 %.+
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).% ) B 9.=
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).9 ) B 9.=
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).+ ) 9 %.+
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).B . % ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).= % 9 %BB
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).$2- . 9 )B9
Intensive Nursin( Practicu, . G +.G

Tot/l
!$2 --2
$;-"6 hou#s "6 R*E Units
t the end of the -# S# Nursin( pro(ra,& the total nu,ber of laborator0 unitsChours
shall co,prise the followin( courses6
Cou#ses
*/bo#/to#4 Units */bo#/to#4 Hou#s
! unit l/b=2" hou#s
8eneral Che,istr0 % ).G
nato,0 H Ph0siolo(0 % ).G
-ioche,istr0 % ).G
Ph0sics ) B+
)=
3icrobiolo(0 H Parasitolo(0 ) B+
Nutrition with Diet Therap0 ) B+
Infor,atics ) B+
TOTA* !% units 2"% hou#s
Section & P#o.#/0 of Stu54
'ACHE*OR O+ SCIENCE IN NURSING
P#otot4pe "?,e/# Cu##iculu0
+IRST ,EAR
+i#st Se0este#
Cou#se
Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*ec */b R*E Units
S* C
En(lish ) Co,,unication S'ills I 9 . . . 9
Filipino ) :o,uni'as0on sa 'ade,i'on(
Filipino
9 . . . 9
Che, ) 8eneral Che,istr0 !Or(anic H
Inor(anic" 9 % . . B
TFN Theoretical Foundations in Nursin( 9 . . . 9
3ath ) Colle(e l(ebra 9 . . . 9
Ps0ch 8eneral Ps0cholo(0 9 . . . 9
PE ) Ph0sical Education ) % . . . %
NSTP ) National Service Trainin( Pro(ra, 9 . . . 9
Tot/l $- $ % % $2
Secon5 Se0este#
Cou#se
Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*ec */b R*E Units
S* C
En(lish % Co,,unication S'ills II 9 . . . 9
Filipino % Pa(basa at Pa(sulat Tun(o sa
Pananali'si'
9 . . . 9
naCPh0sio nato,0 and Ph0siolo(0 9 % . . B
NC3 ).. Funda,entals of Nursin( Practice 9 . % . B
Che, % -ioche,istr0 9 % . . B
PE % Ph0sical Education % % . . . %
NSTP % National Service Trainin( Pro(ra, 9 . . . 9
Tot/l $% " $ % $6
SUMMER
Cou#se
Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*e
c
*/
b
R*E Units
S* C
Ph0sics Ph0sics % ) . . 9
7o(ic 7o(ic and Critical Thin'in( 9 . . . 9
H Health ssess,ent % . ) . 9
)$
7 ! ! % &
SECOND ,EAR
+i#st Se0este#
Cou#se Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*ec */b R*E Units
S* C*
NC3 ).) Care of 3other& Child and Fa,il0 + . ) 9 G
CHN Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( 9 . .#B )#B B
3icroCPara 3icrobiolo(0 and Parasitolo(0 9 ) . . +
Philo Philosoph0 of 3an 9 . . . 9
-ioethics -ioethics 9 . . . 9
PE 9 Ph0sical Education 9 % . . . %
Tot/l !: ! !2 "2 $2
Secon5 Se0este#
Cou#se Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*ec */b R*E Units
S* C
*
NC3 ).%
Care of 3other& Child& Fa,il0 and
Population 8roup t2ris' or 4ith
Proble,s
B . ) B ))
NuDiet Nutrition and Diet Therap0 9 ) . . +
Phar,a Phar,acolo(0 9 . . . 9
SocioCnthro Sociolo(0 with nthropolo(0 9 . . . 9
PE + Ph0sical Education + % . . . %
!6 ! ! 2 $-
SUMMER
Cou#se Co5e Cou#se N/0e
*ec */b R*E Units
S* C
HealthEd Health Education 9 . . . 9
Info Infor,atics % ) . . 9
En(lish 9 Speech Co,,unication 9 . . . 9
Tot/l : ! % % &
)G
THIRD ,EAR
+i#st Se0este#
Cou#se Co5e Cou#se N/0e *ec */b R*E Units
S* C
NC3 ).9
Care of Clients with Proble,s in
O50(enation& Fluid H Electrol0te
-alance& 3etabolis, and Endocrine
G . ) B )+
-iostat -iostatistics 9 . . . 9
Econ Econo,ics with Ta5ation H 7and
Refor,
9 . . . 9
Hu,anities Hu,anities >4orld Civili/ation and
7iterature?
9 . . . 9
Ri/al 7ife& 4or's and 4ritin(s of Ri/al 9 . . . 9
Tot/l $% % ! 2 $6
Secon5 Se0este#
Cou#se
Co5e
Cou#se N/0e *ec */b R*E Units
S* C
NC3 ).+
Care of Clients with Proble,s in
Infla,,ator0 and I,,unolo(ic
Response& Perception and
Coordination
B . ) 9 *
NC3 ).B Care of Clients with 3aladaptive
Patterns of -ehavior
+ . . %I =
PhilHist Philippine Histor0& 8overn,ent H
Constitution
9 . . . 9
Nres ) Nursin( Research ) % . ) . 9
Elective ) Elective Course ) % . . . %
Tot/l !6 % $ 2 $-
*The clinicals in NCM 105 may be done in Summer for Cross affiliation purposes.
)*
+OURTH ,EAR
+i#st Se0este#
Cou#se
Co5e
Cou#se N/0e *ec */b R*E Units
S* C
NC3 ).=
Care of Clients with Proble,s in
Cellular berrations& cute -iolo(ic
Crisis includin( E,er(enc0 and
Disaster Nursin(
= . % 9 ))
C ) Co,petenc0 ppraisal ) 9 . . . 9
NC3 ).$2 Nursin( 7eadership and 3ana(e,ent
!7ecture"
+ . . . +
Nres % Nursin( Research % . . % . %
Elective % Elective Course % % . . . %
Tot/l !2 % " - $$
Secon5 Se0este#
Cou#se
Co5e
Cou#se N/0e *ec */b R*E Units
S* C
INP Intensive Nursin( Practicu, . . . G G
C % Co,petenc0 ppraisal % 9 . . . 9
NC3 ).$2- Nursin( 7eadership and 3ana(e,ent
!R7E"
. . . 9 9
Tot/l - % % !! !"
S7 2 S'ills 7aborator0
C 2 Clinicals
ARTIC*E 1I
%.
OTHER RE@UIREMENTS
Section !% P#o.#/0 A50inist#/tion)
).#) The Colle(e shall be ad,inistered b0 a full2ti,e dean with the followin(
1ualifications6
. Filipino citi/enD
. Re(istered Nurse in the Philippines with current and valid PRC IDD
. Holder of 3asterEs de(ree in Nursin( !3N& 3N& 3SN" conferred b0 a
colle(e or universit0 dul0 reco(ni/ed b0 the Co,,ission on Hi(her
EducationD
. Has at least one !)" 0ear e5perience of clinical practice and a total of at
least five !B" 0ears e5perience in teachin(& ad,inistration and supervision
of nursin( educationD
. Ph0sicall0 and ,entall0 fitD
. Of (ood ,oral characterD
. Has no other teachin( assi(n,ents or ad,inistrative functions in other
publicCprivate institutions or hi(her education institutionsD
. 3e,ber of accredited professional nursin( or(ani/ation of (ood standin(D
. <pon appoint,ent& heCshe ,ust be an active ,e,ber of (ood standin( of
the ssociation of Deans of Philippine Colle(e of Nursin( !DPCN"D and&
. <pon appoint,ent& heCshe should have a dul0 notari/ed e,plo0,ent
contract of at least one !)" acade,ic 0ear renewable annuall0# The
contract should specif0 the acade,ic ran'#
).#% The Dean shall have the followin( functions and responsibilities6
a# Prepares short ter, and lon( ter, plansD
b# Initiates curriculu, develop,ent pro(ra,sD
c# Plans a rational facult0& acade,ic and non2acade,ic loadD
d# 7eads in the facult0 and staff develop,ent pro(ra,sD
e# 3ana(es hu,an& financial and ph0sical resourcesD
f# 3ana(es student develop,ent pro(ra,sD
(# 3ana(es depart,entCcolle(e office operationsD
h# 7eads develop,ent and utili/ation of instructional resource
,aterialsD
i# Pursues personal and professional develop,entD
@# Collaborates with the health services& affiliation a(encies and other
acade,ic units in the i,ple,entation of instructional pro(ra,sD
'# 3onitors proper i,ple,entation of the pro(ra,sD
l# Initiates research and co,,unit0 e5tension pro@ectsCpro(ra,sD
,# Establishes internal and e5ternal lin'a(esD
n# Obtains reco(nitionCaccreditation of the nursin( pro(ra,D and
o# Evaluates the perfor,ance results of the nursin( pro(ra,#
%)
).#9 The Dean shall have a teachin( load not e5ceedin( a total of si5 !=" units of
lecture in a se,ester#
Section !! +/cult4 @u/lific/tionsAReBui#e0ents)

))#) The facult0 shall have acade,ic preparation appropriate to hisCher teachin(
assi(n,ent# In addition to bein( a Filipino citi/en and havin( (ood ,oral character& the
followin( 1ualifications ,ust be observed6
For facult0 ,e,bers teachin( professional courses6
a. Re(istered Nurse in the Philippines with currentCvalid PRC ID
b. Holder of 3asterEs de(ree in Nursin( !3N& 3N& 3SN"& Education or
other allied ,edical and health sciences conferred b0 a colle(e or
universit0 dul0 reco(ni/ed b0 the Co,,ission on Hi(her EducationD
c. t least one !)" 0ear of clinical practice
d. ,e,ber of accredited professional nursin( or(ani/ation of (ood
standin(
For facult0 ,e,bers teachin( other courses6
e. t least a ,asterEs de(ree holder of other allied ,edical and health
sciences as specified under Section +#9 of this C3O for those teachin(
health science coursesD
f. t least a ,asterEs de(ree holder in their area of speciali/ation for facult0
,e,bers teachin( (eneral education courses and should onl0 teach
courses in their area of speciali/ationD
))#% 4hen vacancies occur in the teachin( force of the colle(e durin( the school
0ear& substitute or replace,ent with si,ilar or hi(her 1ualifications shall be e,plo0ed#

))#9 The followin( conditions for e,plo0,ent ,ust be observed6
a# The salar0 of facult0 shall be co,,ensurate to hisCher acade,ic
ran'#
b# Full ti,e facult0 ,e,ber who teaches professional courses shall be
responsible for both classroo, and Related 7earnin( E5periences
!R7Es"#

))#+ <pon appoint,ent& a facult0 ,e,ber should have a dul0 notari/ed
e,plo0,ent contract of at least one !)" acade,ic 0ear& renewable annuall0 specif0in(
acade,ic ran' in accordance with his acade,ic trainin( and clinical e5pertise# The
reco(ni/ed ran's are6 instructor& assistant professor& associate professor and professor#
))#B For the initial operation of the -SN pro(ra, with two !%" sections of not
,ore than B. students per section& a ,ini,u, of four !+" 1ualified facult0 ,e,bers
teachin( professional and health science courses& two !%" of who, ,ust be at least
holders of a ,asterEs de(ree in nursin(& shall be e,plo0ed#
%%
))#= The Colle(e of Nursin( shall have an updated five20ear facult0
develop,ent pro(ra, !FDP"# The FDP consists of written activities and pro(ra,s
toward the develop,ent of the facult0 for intellectual& personal& and professional as well
as ,oral and spiritual (rowth# The pro(ra, ,a0 be in the for, of6
a. (raduate studies
b# scholarship and research (rants
c# in2service and continuin( trainin( pro(ra,s
d# clinical s'ills enhance,ent on official basis for at least two wee's
per 0ear
))#$# Teachin( 7oad# The teachin( load of facult0 ,e,bers should be as follows6
a# Full2ti,e facult0 ,e,bers ,a0 carr0 a co,bined R7E and teachin(
load of not ,ore than thirt02si5 !9=" units per se,ester which include
consultation hours and other activities related to R7E instruction&
research and e5tension services# One hour of R7E supervision is
e1uivalent to one !)" unit credit#

b. Nurses who are e,plo0ed in (overn,ent and private
institutions and at the sa,e ti,e who serve as part ti,e facult0 or
clinical instructors ,ust secure per,it fro, the e,plo0erCs to be (iven
a ,a5i,u, teachin( load of nine !*" units& provided the0 will render
services after office hours# 3oreover& the Chief NurseCTrainin(
CoordinatorCSupervisorCHead Nurse should not assu,e an0
ad,inistrative and clinical supervisor0 function in an0 nursin( school#
))#G# The colle(e of nursin( ,ust have a facult0 ,anual containin( infor,ation
and policies on all ,atters pertainin( to the facult0#

))#*# There ,ust be a facult0 clinical orientation on policies& standards&
(uidelines and e5pectations on the course of affiliatin( a(encies#
7i'ewise& nurses fro, affiliatin( a(encies e,plo0ed as preceptors or
clinical instructors ,ust be oriented on the -SN Curriculu, and the
e5pectations on the course#
Section !$ *ib#/#4
)%#)# Polic0# 7ibrar0 services shall provide the instructional and research needs
of the staff and students ,a'in( it one of the ,ost i,portant service units within a hi(her
education institution# It is for this reason that libraries should be (iven special attention
b0 the ad,inistrators of the institution# 7ibraries should be ,aintained it with a wide and
up2to2date collection& 1ualified staff& co,,unications and connectivit0 portals#
)%#% 7ibrar0 Staff# The Head librarian should be6
a" re(istered librarianD
b" 3astersE de(ree holder in 7ibrar0 ScienceD and&
c" Posses appropriate professional trainin(#
%9
The librar0 should be staffed with one full ti,e re(istered librarian for ever0
)&... students and a ratio of ) librarian to % staffCcler's#
)%#9# 7ibrar0 Holdin(s# 7ibrar0 holdin(s should confor, to e5istin( re1uire,ents
for libraries# There should be five !B" boo' titles per professional sub@ect found in the
curriculu, at a ratio of one !)" volu,e per fifteen !)B" students enrolled in the pro(ra,#
-oo' titles ,ust be of recent edition& published within the last five !B" 0ears# The Hi(her
education institutions >HEI? are encoura(ed to ,aintain periodicals and other non2print
,aterials relevant to the nursin( pro(ra, to aid the facult0 and students in their
acade,ic wor's# CD2RO3s ,a0 co,ple,ent a librar0Es boo' collection but should not
be considered a replace,ent for the sa,e#
a# Openin( of new -SN pro(ra, shall have at least 9&... total nu,ber of
boo's accessioned& 9.K of which shall consist of professional boo's# Ten
percent !).K" of the total professional boo' collection shall be of Filipiniana
collection#
b# The librar0 collection durin( the reco(nition of the -S Nursin( pro(ra,
shall double the boo' collection specified in )%#9#a#
)%#+# Fournals# For the openin( of new -S nursin( pro(ra,& the HEI shall have a
re(ular and updated subscription to at least seven !$" professional forei(n nursin(
@ournals and at least two !%" local @ournals in the followin( areas6
a# 3aternal and Child Nursin(
b# 8eneral Nursin(
c# Nursin( Research
d# Ps0chiatric Nursin(
e# Nursin( 3ana(e,entC7eadership
f# Pediatric Nursin(
(# 3edical2Sur(ical Nursin(
For the reco(nition of the -S nursin( pro(ra,& the subscription of forei(n
nursin( @ournals should be re(ularl0 updated and ,aintained# The nu,ber of
copies of these @ournals shall be increased dependin( upon the student
population#

In addition to the core boo' collection& a core periodical collection of
current and relevant titles !local and forei(n" shall also be provided# Periodicals
shall include serials& ,a(a/ines and newspapers# ,ini,u, of five !B" titles are
re1uired# The reco,,ended nu,ber of periodicals based on enroll,ent is as
follows6
Enroll,ent
No# of copies of
Periodicals
For ever0 %B. students B copies per title
%+
)%#B# Re(ular weedin( out pro(ra, shall be underta'en to 'eep the collections
relevant and up2to2date within the last five !B" 0ears# rchived collections shall not be
,ore than 9.K of the total collections#
)%#=# Sta,pin( of 7ibrar0 Collections# For purposes of identification& the librar0
collection includin( (eneral education boo's& professional boo's& reference ,aterials&
@ournals and si,ilar other collections shall be sta,ped with the na,e of
colle(eCuniversit0 and the ca,pus where the institution is located#
)%#$# Internet ccess# Internet access is encoura(ed but should not be ,ade a
substitute for boo' holdin(s#
)%#G# Space Re1uire,ents# The followin( are the ,ini,u, re1uire,ents for the
librar06
a. t least )%= s1uare ,eters or appro5i,atel0
two !%" classroo,s shall be
re1uired for the librar0#
b# t an0 one ti,e& a librar0 space should acco,,odate at least five per cent
!BK" of the total enroll,ent#
c# It should include space for collections& shelvin( areas& stoc'roo,& readin(
area and office space or loun(e for staff# The facilities shall be desi(ned to attract and
provide safet0 and pro,ote operational efficienc0 and effectiveness of use# In addition&
provision for future e5pansion should be ,ade#
)%#*# Finance# ll librar0 fees should be used e5clusivel0 for librar0 operations
and procure,ent for collections& furniture and fi5tures& e1uip,ent and facilities&
,aintenance and staff develop,ent#
)%#).# Networ'in(# School libraries shall participate in inter2institutional activities
and cooperative pro(ra,s whereb0 resource sharin( is encoura(ed#
)%#))# ccessibilit0# The librar0 should be accessible to all and should be open to
serve the needs of users even be0ond class hours# <sers include ,e,bers of the
facult0& students and e,plo0ees of the institution#
Section !- +/cilities /n5 EBuip0ent
!-! */bo#/to#4 ReBui#e0ents)
7aboratories should confor, to e5istin( re1uire,ents as specified in R =B+)&
LThe National -uildin( Code of the PhilippinesM and Presidential Decree GB=& LCode of
Sanitation of the Philippines#M 7ist of re1uired and reco,,ended e1uip,ent are listed in
each course re1uire,ent#
s0ste, for identification of laborator0 e1uip,ent& supplies and ,odels should
be observed#
%B
!-$ Cl/ss#oo0 ReBui#e0ents)
a# For re(ular lecture class& the class si/e shall have a ,a5i,u, of B.
students#
b. For science laborator0 class& the class si/e shall
have a ,a5i,u, of %B students
c. For special lectures& a class si/e of ,ore than +B students ,a0 be
allowed as lon( as the re1uired facilities are provided#
The classroo, area shall have at least $ ,eters 5 * ,eters or =9 s1uare ,eters#
!-- Nu#sin. S>ills */bo#/to#4)
The nursin( s'ills laborator0 ,ust be well2li(hted and well2ventilated#
Its de,onstration roo, and practice area for return de,onstration ,ust have an area
of at least G,# 5 )+,# or ))% s1#,# The nursin( s'ills laborator0 si,ulates ,a@or areas
in hospital settin( and e1uipped with basic instru,ents& e1uip,ent and supplies& to aid
in the develop,ent of the co,petencies in perfor,in( nursin( procedures# Specificall0&
the nursin( s'ills laborator0 shall have6
a# n a,phitheater2st0le de,onstration roo, that can acco,,odate a
,a5i,u, of B. students at one ti,e with lavator0 and runnin( waterD
c. Ratio of bed to practicin( students is )6% or a practice area for return
de,onstration where there is one !)" bed to two !%" students at an0 (iven
ti,eD
d. t least two !%" doors which will serve as an entrance and e5itD
e. t least one !)" fire e5tin(uisher placed outside the door in each science
laborator0Cnursin( s'ills laborator0# The fire e5tin(uisher ,ust have a
record of refill and e5pir0 date attached to the unitD
f. -asic de,onstration ,odels na,el06
)# -irthin( ,odel
%# Newborn 3odel
9# dult bise5ual ,odel with the followin( contraptions for6
9#) basic life support
9#%# tracheosto,0 care
9#%# colosto,0 care
9#9 catheteri/ation
9#+ ene,a
9#B# parenteralCintravenous !IA"
(# E1uip,ent
)# Electrocardio(ra, !EC8" ,onitorin( de,onstration
%# Suction apparatus
h# Ratio of de,onstration ,odels to practicin( students is )6).& to facilitate
learnin(#
!-" Clinic/l +/cilities /n5 Resou#ces)
%=
Related 7earnin( E5periences !R7Es" are teachin(2learnin( opportunities
desi(ned to develop the co,petencies of students utili/in( processes in various
health situations# These could be sourced fro,& but not li,ited to6 l0in(2in clinics&
schools& industrial establish,ents& co,,unit0& out2patient clinics and (eneral and
specialt0 hospitals#
-ase Hospital# The base hospital is a health facilit0 utili/ed b0 a hi(her
education institution with nursin( pro(ra, offerin( as a source of basic or pri,ar0
related learnin( e5periences# The hospital ,a0be independent or owned or
operated b0 the institution or utili/ed b0 the institution in accordance with an
effective and dul0 notari/ed 3e,orandu, of (ree,ent between the institution
and the base hospital which clearl0 specifies the responsibilities of each part0#
The base hospital of a nursin( school should ,eet the followin(
re1uire,ents6
a. Has current accreditation b0 the DOH2-ureau of 7icensin( and
Re(ulation as 7evel IA Hospital !Tertiar0 CareCTeachin(CTrainin(
Hospital"# However& 7evel III Hospitals !Secondar0 Care Hospitals"
,a0 be considered provided that the hospital can provide the
followin(6
a#) ade1uate case load for the nu,ber of students enrolled
as stipulated in rticle AII& Section )B2e# *#
a#% ade1uate facilities for the teachin( and learnin( needs of
the students#
b. Has ,ini,u, capacit0 of ).. beds with (eneral services and
,ini,u, bed occupanc0 of ei(ht0 percent !G.K"D
c. Should be accessible and located within the re(ion where the nursin(
school is situated# In the case of nursin( schools located in 3etro
3anila& the base hospital should be located within 3etro 3anila#
d. Si5t0 per cent !=.K" of the total bed capacit0 of the base hospital
shall
be used for the R7Es of students#
e. Should have a ,aster rotation plan indicatin( the scheduleCareas of
all the schools utili/in( the hospital for trainin( of students#
ffiliation Hospital is a health facilit0 bein( utili/ed b0 the hi(her education
institution in speciali/ed areas for supple,entar0 clinical learnin( of students
such as ,ental& orthopedics and co,,unicable diseases# Contract of ffiliation
shall be used as a le(al docu,ent to show the ter,s of references a,on(
involved parties# Parties to the contract of affiliation should provide and ,aintain
%$
an environ,ent conducive for the attain,ent of the teachin(2learnin( ob@ectives#
The nursin( school and the hospital a(enc0 should establish effective
coordination and cooperation# Open co,,unication should e5ist a,on( the
,edical staff and the school personnel#
Cross re(ional affiliations will not be allowed unless in cases where
specialt0 areas cannot be found in the re(ion#
The base hospitalCs& affiliation hospitalCs and co,,unit0 health a(enc0Cies
bein( used b0 the students for R7Es either conducted in urban or rural
co,,unit0 should have the followin( facilities6
a# classroo, for conference
b# librar0
c# co,fort roo,
d# dressin( roo,
e# loun(e
f# loc'er
Provision should be ,ade for ade1uate ph0sical facilities& supplies and
e1uip,ent for effective nursin( care and learnin( e5periences of students#
The nursin( service should be provided with a desi(nated trainin(
coordinator and the re1uired staffin( co,posed of 1ualified professional and non2
professional personnel#
The facult0 and the nursin( service personnel of the affiliation a(enc0
should wor' to(ether in the plannin(& i,ple,entation and evaluation of the
related learnin( e5periences of students#
There should be an ade1uate nu,ber of patients var0in( in a(e& se5&
levelCacuit0 and t0pes of illness desired for teachin(2learnin( e5perience of
different curricular levels#
!-2 1i#tu/l Nu#sin. S>ills */bo#/to#4)
Hi(her education institutions are encoura(ed to put up Airtual S'ills
7aborator0 to supple,ent and co,ple,ent the related learnin( e5periences prior
to actual e5perience#
ARTIC*E 1II
INSTRUCTIONA* STANDARDS
Section )+# Standard of Instruction# The institution ,ust ,aintain a hi(h standard
of instruction& utili/in( appropriate and updated course s0llabiCreferences and
instructional ,ethodsCstrate(ies ta'in( into consideration the 'e0 areas of responsibilit0
!safe and 1ualit0 nursin( care& health education& co,,unication& collaboration H
%G
tea,wor'& le(al responsibilit0& ethico2,oral responsibilit0& personal H professional
develop,ent& research& 1ualit0 i,prove,ent& records ,ana(e,ent and ,ana(e,ent of
resources and environ,ent" that contribute to 1ualit0 nursin( education# The followin(
should be strictl0 observed6
a# Professional nursin( sub@ects should be offered with the correspondin(
R7Es ta'in( into consideration the pre2re1uisites& se1uencin(&
continuit0 and inte(ration re1uire,ents#
b. Credit for the co,pletion of the course shall be
based on the fulfill,ent of curricular re1uire,ents# The (rades on
professional courses shall be based on the course credit !i#e# lecture
units and R7E units"#
c# The ratio of facult0 to student in science laborator0 class is )6%B while
re(ular classroo, is )6B.# The institution shall provide for a s0ste,atic
and continuin( plan of evaluation of the studentEs pro(ress throu(h a
,ar'in( s0ste, that is consistent and con(ruent with set ob@ectives#
d# s0ste, of acade,ic evaluation shall be instituted and i,ple,ented for
,onitorin( and evaluatin( students and teacher perfor,ance#
e# There shall be a re(ular acade,ic audit on instructional resources such
as s0llabi& te5tboo's& ,odules& audiovisual ,aterials and others such as
software#
f# cade,ic records of facult0 ,e,bers ,ust be properl0 'ept and
,aintained in the colle(e of nursin(#
(# The co,petenc0 standards for nursin( practice in the Philippines ,ust
be an inte(ral part of the nursin( education process& therefore& the
Philippine Nursin( Core Standards shall serve as the fra,ewor' for the
develop,ent of instructional standards of the -S Nursin( curriculu, as
provided b0 the PRC2-oN Resolution No#))% s# %..B and future
a,end,ents consistent theretoD as well as PRC2-oN 3e,orandu, No#
.) s# %..* dated pril )+& %..* entitled& Lolicy !uidelines on
"ntrapartal, "mmediate Care of the Ne#born and "ntra$operati%e CareM#
Section )B# The teachin(2learnin( process is co,posed of the theoreticalCdidactic
and e5perientialCR7E# The Related 7earnin( E5perience !R7E" is co,posed of Clinicals
and S'ills 7aborator0# The R7E activities are carefull0 selected to develop co,petencies
utili/in( the nursin( process in var0in( health situations# The followin( conditions ,ust
be observed6

a# Related 7earnin( E5perience !clinicals" shall be offered si,ultaneousl0
or i,,ediatel0 after the lecture# Classroo, and R7E activities ,ust be
con(ruent with the ob@ectives of the course#
b# Facult0 teachin( the lecture shall supervise students in their R7E# In the
case of tea, teachin(& there should be close coordination and
collaboration between the lecturer and the clinical facult0#
%*
c# docu,ented R7E rotation plan showin( distribution of students and
facult0 supervision in each clinical area of base hospital and affiliation
a(encies shall be ,ade available#
d# Facult0 co,pensation shall be based on the co,putation that one !)"
hour R7E is e1uivalent to one !)" lecture hour#
e# Effectiveness and efficienc0 of the Related 7earnin( E5perience& shall
consider the followin( factors6
e#) ;ualit0 of supervision of clinical instructors and teachin(2learnin(
process
e#% Readiness and capabilit0 of the learner
e#9 ;ualit0 of the learnin( resources both in institutions and
co,,unities
e#+ de1uate nu,ber and variet0 of clientele
e#B <tili/ation of appropriate feedbac' ,echanis,
e#= de1uate nu,ber of 1ualified nursin( staff and other personnel
e#$ ;ualit0 of nursin( care services
e#G Co,pliance with the re1uired e1uivalence of fift0 one !B)" hours to
to one !)" unit R7E
e#* Ratio of student to clientele depends upon the ob@ectives and the
capacit0 of the student#
The ratio of student to clientele shall be6
7evel )
st
Se,ester %
nd
Se,ester
I N )6)
II )6) )6%
III )6%29 )692+
IA )6B )6=

The ratio depends upon the client (roup& e#(& IC< )6)2%D Ps0ch )6)D
Co,,unit02based e5perience )6) Fa,il0D )6) Population 8roup per
catch,ent areaD )2%6) Co,,unit0 !dependin( on the si/e of the baran(a0"#

The ratio of facult0 to student for R7E !S'ills 7aborator0" shall be6

7evel )
st
Se,ester %
nd
Se,ester Su,,er
I N )6G2). )6G2).
II )6G2). )6G2). N
III )6).2)% )6).2)% N
IA )6)%2)B )6)%2)B N
9.
The ratio of facult0 to student for R7E !Clinicals in HospitalCCo,,unit0
settin(" shall be6

7evel )
st
Se,ester %
nd
Se,ester
I N N
II )6G2). )6G2).
III )6).2)% )6).2)%
IA )6)%2)B )6)%2)B
Section )=# Reco(nition and ccreditation
a# For (overn,ent reco(nition& an increase in student population shall be
sub@ect to proportionate increase in resources both in classroo, and clinical
area& sub@ect to CHED approval# For this purpose& CHED Re(ional Offices
shall strictl0 ,onitor co,pliance herein#
b# Nursin( schools that are in e5istence for a period of five !B" 0ears are
encoura(ed to under(o pro(ra, accreditation#
ARTIC*E 1III
RESEARCH RE@UIREMENTS
The ad,inistration shall encoura(e and support research a,on( its students and
facult0 and pro,ote utili/ation of research findin(s to (uide and i,prove nursin(
practice& educational ,ana(e,ent and other aspects of the nursin( pro(ra,#
ll students shall co,plete a research pro@ect durin( the course of stud0#
Facult0 research outputs and publications shall be considered in facult0
pro,otions and acade,ic ran'in(# Strict adherence to ethics in research ,ust be
observed#
There shall be an ade1uate bud(et allocated for research and publication#
functional research co,,ittee or office should support research and publication
activities#
ARTIC*E IC
ADMISSION; SE*ECTION AND RETENTION O+ STUDENTS
The school shall have a well2defined ad,ission& selection& pro,otion and
retention polic0 published and ,ade 'nown to students and reflected in the Student
Handboo'# In addition& the colle(e shall ad,inister entrance e5a,ination to inco,in(
fresh,en students coverin( the followin( areas6
a# En(lish
b# Science
c# 3athe,atics
d# Inductive Reasonin(
The nu,ber of students ad,itted to the Colle(e of Nursin( shall be based on the
followin(6
9)
a# 1ualified facult0
b# teachin(Clearnin( resources
c# resources of the base hospitalCaffiliation a(encies based on6
2 clientele
2 staffin(
2 facilitiesCservices
2 nu,ber of student affiliates
Records and evidences of actual i,ple,entation of these policies ,ust be ,ade
available#
student is allowed to enroll a course after heCshe has satisfactoril0 passed all its
pre2re1uisite courses#
student shall be allowed to enroll onl0 the re(ular se,estral load# However&
acade,ic load for (raduatin( students ,ust be (uided b0 appropriate CHED issuances#
ll students in the -S Nursin( pro(ra, shall strictl0 adhere to the re(ular rotation
of R7E and schedule of classes# The Special -S Nursin( pro(ra, provided in C3O No#
* s# %..+ shall no lon(er be allowed#
ARTIC*E C
RESIDENC, RE@UIREMENTS
s a (eneral rule& a candidate for (raduation ,ust have ta'en the last curricular
0ear level in the colle(e# The student shall be evaluated accordin( to the criteria or
s0ste, of evaluation re1uired b0 the colle(e to deter,ine proficienc0 in all professional
courses#
ARTIC*E CI
SANCTIONS
Non2co,pliance with the provisions of this C3O shall& after due process& cause
the Co,,ission to revo'e (overn,ent per,itCreco(nition or den0 issuance of authorit0
to operate the nursin( pro(ra,#
The avera(e national passin( percenta(e in the Philippine Nurses 7icensure
E5a,ination fro, %..+ to %..G is +B#*)K# Two thirds !%C9" of +B#*)K is thirt0 percent
!9.K"& the basis for the i,ple,entation of (radual phase2out#
Thus& in the initial i,ple,entation of the (radual phase out of the nursin(
pro(ra,& an avera(e of below 9.K for a three20ear period !SN %.).2%.))& %.))2%.)%&
%.)%2%.)9" in the Philippine Nurse 7icensure E5a,ination startin( fro, %.)9 shall be
i,ple,ented b0 the CHED& sub@ect to the followin( (uidelines6
)# The official results of the Nurse 7icensure E5a,ination issued b0 the -oard
of Nursin( of the Professional Re(ulation Co,,ission shall be the basis in
phasin(2out of nursin( pro(ra,s#
%# The perfor,ance of the school shall be based upon the avera(e ratin(
obtained within the school0ear& na,el0& ratin(s in the Fune and Dece,ber
9%
e5a,inations# If the school has onl0 one e5a,ination underta'en in a 0ear&
this shall be considered the annual ratin(#
9# The avera(e passin( rate obtained b0 HEIs for the past three !9" 0ears shall
be the basis in phasin(2out the pro(ra,#
+# The co,putation of the 9.K shall onl0 involve the ratin(s of the e5a,inees
who too' the Nurse 7icensure E5a,ination for the first ti,e#

ARTIC*E CII
TRANSITOR, PRO1ISION
Hi(her education institutions that have been (ranted per,it or reco(nition to offer
the -S Nursin( pro(ra, are re1uired to full0 co,pl0 with all the re1uire,ents in this
C3O within three !9" 0ears after the date of effectivit0# There shall be close ,onitorin(
of nursin( pro(ra,s b0 the Co,,ission#
ARTIC*E CIII
SEPARA'I*IT, AND REPEA*ING C*AUSE
n0 provision of this Order& which ,a0 thereafter be held invalid& shall not affect
the re,ainin( provisions#
ll CHED issuances& rules and re(ulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent
with the provisions of this C3O are hereb0 repealed#
ARTIC*E CI1
E++ECTI1IT, C*AUSE
Hi(her education institutions >HEIs? that opted to i,ple,ent C3O No# 9. s# %..)
shall allow their students to the finish -SN curriculu, under C3O No# 9. s# %..) while
those HEIs that opted to i,ple,ent C3O No# B s# %..G durin( the SN %..G2%..* shall
allow their students to (raduate under C3O No# )+ s# %..*#
This C3O shall ta'e effect startin( School0ear %..*2%.).& fifteen !)B" da0s after
its publication in the Official 8a/ette or in a newspaper of national circulation#
EMMANUE* , ANGE*ES
Chair,an
;ue/on Cit0& Philippines
pril %G& %..*
AnneD EAF
COURSE SPECI+ICATIONS
99
Course Na,e 6 THEORETICA* +OUNDATIONS IN NURSING
Course Code 6 TFN
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the ,eta concepts of a person& health&
environ,ent and nursin( as viewed b0 the different theorists#
7i'ewise& it includes non2nursin( theories such as s0ste,s&
develop,ental and chan(e theories# It presents how these concepts
and theories serve as (uide to nursin( practice# It further deals with
health as a ,ultifactorial pheno,enon and the necessar0 core
co,petencies that the nurse needs to develop#
Course Credit 6 9 units
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours
Place,ent 6 )
st
Near& )
st
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course and (iven si,ulated conditionsCsituations&
the student will be able to6
)# differentiate views (iven b0 various nursin( theorists on person&
health& environ,ent and nursin(
%# describe the various non2nursin( theories as applied to nursin(
9# utili/e selected nursin( theories and non2nursin( theories in the
care of clients
+# de,onstrate selected co,petencies under the eleven 'e0 areas
of responsibilities pertinent to nursin(
Course Outline 6 I# Overview
)# Definition of concept& theor0& principle
%# Characteristics of a theor0
9# Co,ponents of a theor0
+# Purposes of nursin( theor0
B# Nursin( paradi(,
i# Different views of person& health& environ,ent and nursin( b0
various nursin( theorists
)# Florence Ni(htin(ale
%# Ernestine 4eidenbach
9# Air(inia Henderson
+# Fa0e 8lenn bdellah
B# Fean 4atson
=# Dorothea Ore,
$# 30ra Estrine 7evine
G# 3artha Ro(ers
*# Doroth0 Fohnson
).# Callista Ro0
))# -ett0 Neu,an
)%# I,o(ene :in(
)9# Hilde(ard Perplau
)+# Ida Fean Orlando
)B# Fo0ce Travelbee
)=# 3adelline 7einin(er
)$# Rose,arie Ri//o Parse
)G# Fo0ce F# Fit/patric'
9+
)*# nne -o0'in and Savina Schoenhoffer
%.# 3ar(aret Neu,an
%)# Fosephine E# Paterson
%%# 7oretta Oderad
III# Different Aiews of Non2nursin( Theories6
)# S0ste,s Theor0
%# Chan(e Theor0
9# Develop,ental Theor0
IA# Health as a 3ultifactorial Pheno,enon
A# Interlin'in( Relationships of Factors ffectin( Health
AI Care Enhance,ent ;ualities includin( Core Aalues
AII# Co,petenc02based pproach to the -SN Curriculu,
AIII# Core co,petencies under the )) :e0 reas of Responsibilit0
Course Na,e 6 ANATOM, AND PH,SIO*OG,
Course Code 6 naCPh0sio
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the ph0siolo(ic concepts& principles and basic
anato,ical structure#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture& % units lab
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours& ).G lab hours
Pre2re1uisite 6 None
Place,ent 6 )
st
0ear& %nd se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course and (iven specific situationsCconditions& the
student should be able to6
)# describe the anato,ic structures and ph0siolo(ic
,echanis,sCprocessesCs0ste,s involved in the followin(
ph0siolo(ic concepts6
)#) loco,otion
)#% fluid transport
)#9 (as e5chan(e
)#+ fluid and electrol0te& acidCbase d0na,ics
)#B nutrition ,etabolis,
)#= che,ical re(ulation
)#$ neural re(ulation
)#G sensor0 inta'e
)#* protection
)#). awareness and response to the environ,ent
)#)) reproduction
%# utili/e basic anato,ical facts and ph0siolo(ical concepts and
principles in the nursin( care of individuals
Course Outline 6
I# nato,0
# Definition
)# T0pes of Stud0
a# S0ste,atic nato,0
b# Re(ional nato,0
9B
c# Surface nato,0
-# Ph0siolo(0
)# Definition
%# T0pes of Stud06
a# ccordin( to the or(anis, involved
b# ccordin( to levels of or(anis, within
a (iven or(anis,
C# Structural and Functional or(ani/ation
)# Seven Structural 7evels
a# Che,ical
b# Or(anelle
c# Cell
d# Tissues
e# Or(an
f# Or(an S0ste,
(# Or(anis,
D# Characteristics of 7ife
)# Or(ani/ation
%# 3etabolis,
9# Responsiveness
+# 8rowth
B# Develop,ent
=# Reproduction
E# Ho,eostasis
)# Ne(ative feedbac'
%# Positive feedbac'
F# Ter,inolo(0 and the -od0 Plan
)# Directional Ter,s
%# PlanesCSections
9# -od0 Re(ions
+# -od0 Cavities
B# Serous 3e,branes
II# Cells& Tissues& 8lands and 3e,branes
# Cells
)# Cell Structure and Function
%# 4hole Cell ctivit0
-# Tissues
)# -asic Tissue T0pes
a# Epithelial tissue
b# Connective tissue
c# 3uscle tissue
d# Nervous tissue
e# 3e,branes
f# Infla,,ation
(# Tissue repair
C# The Che,istr0 of 7ife
)# -asic Che,istr0
%# Che,ical Reactions
9# cids and -ases
9=
+# 4ater
B#Or(anic 3olecules
III# The Respirator0 S0ste,
# nato,0 of the Respirator0 S0ste,
)# Nose H Nasal Cavities
%# Phar0n5
9# 7ar0n5
+# Trachea
B# -ronchi H s,aller air passa(es
=# 7un(s
B# Pleural cavities
-# Aentilation and 7un( Aolu,es
)# Phases of Aentilation
%# 3echanis,s of Aentilation
9# Collapse of the 7un(
+# Pul,onar0 volu,es and capacities
C# 8as E5chan(e
D# O% and CO% transport in the -lood
E# 3odification of Aentilation
IA# The Cardio Aascular S0ste,
# The Heart
)# The -lood Aessels and Circulation of -lood
a# Structure H Function
b# -lood Aessels of the Pul,onar0 Circulation
c# -lood Aessels of the S0ste,ic Circulation
d# The Ph0siolo(0 of Circulation
e# Control of -lood Aessels
f# Re(ulation of rterial Pressure
-# The -lood
)# Function
%# Co,position of -lood
a# Plas,a
b# Cellular Content
c# 4-C or 7eu'oc0tes
d# Platelets or Thro,boc0tes
9# Preventin( -lood 7oss
A# The 70,phatic S0ste, and I,,unit0
)# Functions
%# 70,phatic Aessels
9# 70,phatic Or(ans
+# I,,unit0
AI# The Di(estive S0ste,
)# ctivities in the Di(estive S0ste,
%# Trun's or 7a0ers of the Di(estive Tract
9# Or(ans and Functions of the Di(estive S0ste,
+# 3ove,ents and Secretions in the Di(estive S0ste,
B# 3etabolis,
AII# The Endocrine S0ste,
9$
)# Hor,ones
%# The Endocrine 8lands and their Hor,ones
9# Other Hor,ones
AIII# The <rinar0 S0ste, and Fluid -alance
)# Structure and function
%# :idne0
9# <reters
+# <rinar0 -ladder
B# <rethra
IP# Fluids and Electrol0tes
)# -od0 Fluid Co,part,ents
%# Co,position of Fluid in the bod0 Fluid Co,part,ents
9# E5chan(e between -od0 fluid Co,part,ents
+# Re(ulation of E5tracellular Fluid Co,position
B# Re(ulation of cid2-ase -alance
=# lterations in the -ufferin( 3echanis,
P# The Inte(u,entar0 S0ste,
)# Structure of the S'in
%# ccessor0 S'in Structures
PI# The Nervous S0ste,
)# Division of the Nervous S0ste,
%# Cells of the Nervous S0ste,
9# Central Nervous S0ste,
+# Peripheral Nervous S0ste,
B# utono,ic Nervous S0ste,
PII# The Special Senses
)# 3a@or 8roups
%# 8eneral Sense
9# Special Senses
PIII# The S'eletal S0ste,
)# 3a@or Co,ponents
%# Connective Tissue
9# 8eneral Feature of -one
+# 8eneral Classification of -one nato,0
PIA# The 3uscular S0ste,
)# Characteristics of S'eletal ,uscle
%# S,ooth 3uscle nato,0
9# S'eletal 3uscle nato,0
PA# The Reproductive S0ste,

)# 3ale Reproductive S0ste,
a# Parts
b# Ph0siolo(0 of ,ale reproduction
%# Fe,ale Reproductive S0ste,
a# Parts
9# Ph0siolo(0 of the fe,ale reproduction
9G
7aborator0
Supplies and
E1uip,ent
6 nato,ical ,odels& charts Sph0(,o,ano,eter
Aideos and CD RO3s Stethoscope
Preserved speci,ens and slides 3icroscope
Refle5 ha,,er
Course Na,e 6 +UNDAMENTA*S O+ NURSING PRACTICE
Course Code 6 NC3 )..
Course
Description
6 This course provides the students with the overview of nursin( as a
science& an art and a profession# It deals with the concept of ,an as a
holistic bein( co,prised of bio2 ps0cho2 socio and spiritual
di,ensions# It includes a discussion on the different roles of a nurse
e,phasi/in( health pro,otion& ,aintenance of health as well as
prevention of illness utili/in( the nursin( process# It includes the basic
nursin( s'ills needed in the care of individual clients#
Course Credit 6 9units lecture& %units R7E !S'ills 7ab"
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
B+ hours lecture& ).% R7E hours S'ills 7ab
Prere1uisite 6 8eneral Che,istr0& Theoretical Foundations of Nursin(
Co2re1uisite nato,0 H Ph0siolo(0& -ioche,istr0
Place,ent 6 )
st
Near& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course and (iven actual or si,ulated situations
Cconditions& the student will be able to6
)# utili/e the nursin( process in the holistic care of client for the
pro,otion and ,aintenance of health
)#) ssess with the client hisCher health status and ris' factors
affectin( health
)#% Identif0 actual wellnessCat ris' nursin( dia(nosis
)#9 Plan with client appropriate interventions for the pro,otion and
,aintenance of health
)#+ I,ple,ent with client appropriate interventions for the
pro,otion and ,aintenance of health
)#B Evaluate with client outco,es of a health0 status
%# ensure a well2or(ani/ed recordin( and reportin( s0ste,
9# observe bioethical principles and the core values !love of 8od&
carin(& love countr0 and of people"
+# relate effectivel0 with clients& ,e,bers of the health tea, and
others in wor' situations related to nursin( and healthD and&
B# observe bioethical conceptsC principles and core values and
nursin( standards in the care of clients
Course Outline 6 I# Nursin( as a Profession
# Profession
)# Definition
%# Criteria
-# Nursin(
)# Definition
%# Characteristics
9*
9# Focus6 Hu,an Responses
+# Personal and professional 1ualities of a nurse
C# Histor0 of Nursin(
)# In the world
%# In the Philippines
!include the histor0 of own nursin( school "
D# Develop,ent of ,odern nursin(
E# 8rowth of Professionalis,
)# Profession
a# Speciali/ed education
b# -od0 of 'nowled(e
c# Ethics
d# utono,0
%# Carpers four patterns of 'nowin(
a# Nursin( science
b# Nursin( ethics
c# Nursin( esthetics
d# Personal 'nowled(e
F# Overview of the Professional Nursin( Practice
)# 7evel of Proficienc0 accordin( to -enner
!Novice& -e(inner& Co,petent& Proficient& E5pert"
%# Roles and Responsibilities of a Professional nurse
9# Scope of Nursin( Practice based on R *)$9
+# Overview of the Code of Ethics for NursesCFilipino -ill of
Ri(htsC7e(al spects
B# ProfessionalCle(al and ,oral accountabilit0 C responsibilit0
8# Different Fields in Nursin(
)# Institutional nursin( !hospital staff nursin("
%# Co,,unit0 health nursin( !school nursin( Cindustrial
nursin(Cpublic health nursin( "
9# Independent nursin( practice
+# Nursin( in education
B# Nursin( in other fields
H# Co,,unication S'ills
)# Effective co,,unication
%# Purposes of therapeutic co,,unication
9# Co,ponents of co,,unication
+# Criteria for effective verbal co,,unication
B# 8uidelines for active H effective listenin(
=# 8uidelines for use of touch
$# Develop,ental consideration in co,,unication
G# Co,,unicatin( with people who are
a# Ph0sicall0 challen(ed
b# Co(nitivel0 challen(ed
c# ((ressive
*# 8eneral (uidelines for trans2cultural therapeutic
co,,unication
I# Nursin( Process
)# ssess,ent
+.
%# Nursin( Dia(nosis !as a concept and process"
9# Plannin( !lon(2ter,& short2ter,& priorit0 settin(&
for,ulation of ob@ectives"
+# Intervention !collaborative& independent nursin(
interventions"
B# Evaluation !for,ative& su,,ative"
=# Docu,entation of plan of care Creportin(
F# Health and Illness6
)# Recall concepts learned about ,an as an individual and as
a ,e,ber of the fa,il0
%# Define health& wellness and illness
9# E5plain the di,ensions of wellness
+# Discuss the Health2Illness Continuu,
B# Enu,erate the sta(es of wellness and Illness
=# Describe the three levels of Prevention
:# 7evels of Care
)# Health pro,otion
%# Disease prevention
9# Health ,aintenance
+# Curative
B# Rehabilitative
7# -asic Interventions to 3aintain
)# Health0 lifest0le&
%# O50(enation
9# Fluid and electrol0te balance
+# Nutrition
B# Eli,ination
=# Te,perature re(ulation
$# 3obilit0 and e5ercise
G# H0(iene and co,fort&
*# Safet0& securit0 and privac0
).#Ps0chosocial and Spiritual Concerns
3# 3eetin( needs related to death and d0in(C(rief and (rievin(
)# Concept of death and d0in(C(rief and (rievin(
%# Care of the ter,inall0 ill patients and their fa,ilies #
9# Post ,orte, care
II# Nursin( as an rt
)# Definition of rts
%# 4h0 is nursin( an artQ
9# Concepts related to the art of nursin(
+# Self2awarenessCconcept !4ho a, IQ"
B# Self enhance,ent !How do I beco,e a better personQ"
=# Carin( 6 n Inte(ral Co,ponent of Nursin(
$# Nursin( J Client relationship
G# Therapeutic co,,unication
*# Focus of nursin(
III# Health and Illness6
)# Recall concepts learned about ,an as an individual and
as a ,e,ber of the fa,il0
+)
%# Define Health# 4ellness and Illness
9# E5plain the di,ensions of wellness
+# Discuss the Health2Illness Continuu,
B# Enu,erate the sta(es of wellness and Illness
=# Describe the three levels of Prevention
8uide for R7E
Provides opportunit0 to de,onstrate the various nursin( procedures
learned#
Provides opportunit0 to care for a health0Cwell client#
7aborator0
Supplies and
E1uip,ent
6
Office Supplies such as6
Hospital for,s and lo(boo'
E1uip,ent such as sur(ical instru,ents& hospital e1uip,ents li'e bed
pan& urinal& sur(ical beds& stethoscope& non2,ercurial -P apparatus&
etc#
Fi5tures such as chart rac'& ,edicine and treat,ent cards rac'
udio visual e1uip,ents such as ,anne1uin& ,odels& videos& CD& etc#
ppliances such as footstool& wheel chair& stretcher etc#
Hospital linens
Course Na,e 6 HEA*TH ASSESSMENT
Course Code 6 H
Course
Description
6 The course deals with concepts& principles H techni1ues of histor0
ta'in( usin( various tools& ph0sical e5a,ination !head to toe"& ps0cho2
social assess,ent and interpretation of laborator0 findin(s to arrive at
a nursin( dia(nosis on the client across the lifespan in co,,unit0 and
hospital settin(s#
Course Credit 6 % units lecture& ) unit R7E
Contact
HoursCse,
6
9= lecture hours& B) R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 Theoretical Foundations of Nursin(& 8eneral Ps0cholo(0& nato,02
Ph0siolo(0& Che,istr0 % H NC3 )..
Place,ent 6 )
st
0ear& Su,,er
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course and (iven si,ulated and actual conditionsC
situations& the student will be able to6
)# Differentiate nor,al fro, abnor,al assess,ent findin(sD
%# <tili/e concepts& principles& techni1ues and appropriate assess,ent
tools in the assess,ent of individual client with var0in( a(e (roup
and develop,entD and&
9# Observe bioethical conceptsC principles and core values and nursin(
standards in the care of clients#
+%
Course Outline 6
I# Review of the Nursin( Process
II# Health Histor0 8uidelines
# Interview
)# Purpose
%# Structure
9# 8uidelines of an effective interview
III# Health Histor0
# Personal profile
)# Chief co,plaint of present illness
%# Past health histor0
9# Current ,edications
+# Personal habits H patterns of livin(
B# Ps0chosocial histor0
a# 3ental status assess,ent
Children and adolescent
dults
-# Functional assess,ent
)# dults
%# Ph0sical activities of dail0 livin( !PDC"
9# Instru,ental activities of dail0 livin( !ID7"
C# Functional ssess,ent Tests
)# Newborns J p(ar scorin( s0ste,
%# Infants H children J 33DST
9# dults
a# :at/ Inde5 of Independence in D7
b# -arthel inde5
D# Review of s0ste,s !s0,pto,s"
E# ssess,ent in pre(nanc0 !e#(# 73P& EDC"
F# Pediatric additions to
# health histor0 !e#(# head circu,ference&
wei(ht& hei(ht& i,,uni/ation"
8# 8eriatric additions to the Health Histor0 !e#(# i,,uni/ation&
current prescription ,edications& over the counter ,edications&
D7& social support& etc#"
III# Ph0sical E5a,ination
# Preparation (uidelines
-# PE (uidelines
C# Techni1ues in ph0sical assess,ent
)# Inspection
%# uscultation
9# Percussion
+# Palpation
D# Continuin( assess,ent
)# Pain
%# Fever
E# Pediatric adaptation
+9
)# 8eneral (uidelines
%# Specific a(e (roups
F# 8eriatric adaptations
)# 8eneral (uidelines
%# 3odifications
8# Cultural considerations
)# Se1uence of PE !adultCpediaC(eriatric adaptations"
a# Overview
b# Inte(u,ent
c# Head
d# Nec'
e# -ac'
f# nterior Truc'
(# bdo,en
h# 3usculos'eletal s0ste,
i# Neurolo(ic s0ste,
@# 8enitourinar0 s0ste,
H# Clinical alert
I# Docu,entation of findin(s
F# Patient H fa,il0 education H ho,e health teachin(
IA# Dia(nostic tests !routine laborator0 e5a,s"
A# ppropriate nursin( dia(nosis
8uide for R7E
Provides opportunit0 to de,onstrate the various nursin( procedures
learned#
Provides opportunit0 to care for clients#
7aborator0
Supplies and
E1uip,ent
6 ssess,ent for,s PatientEs chart
Ophthal,oscope 4atch with second hand
Otoscope Sph0(,o,ano,eter
Flashli(ht or penli(ht Stethoscope
Ton(ue depressor 8loves and lubricant
Ruler H tape Aa(inal speculu, and e1uip,ent for c0tolo(ical
Ther,o,eter bacteriolo(ical stud0
Tunin( for' Refle5 ha,,er
Safet0 pins Paper& pen and pencil
Cotton
Course Na,e 6 COMMUNIT, HEA*TH NURSING
Course Code 6 CHN
Course
Description
6 This course focuses on the care of population (roups and co,,unit0
as clients utili/in( concepts and principles in co,,unit0 health
develop,ent# It also describes proble,s& trends and issues in the
Philippine and (lobal health care s0ste,s affectin( co,,unit0 health
nursin( practice.
Course Credit 6 9 units lectureD % units R7E !.#B S'ills 7abD )#B Clinicals"
++
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hoursD ).% R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 NC3 )..& Theoretical Foundations of Nursin(& Health ssess,ent
Place,ent 6
%nd
Near& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 concepts and principles of co,,unit0 health develop,ent
in the care of co,,unities and population (roups#
%# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of co,,unities and
population (roups#
a# ssess the health status of co,,unities and population
(roups to identif0 e5istin( and potential proble,s#
b# Plan relevant and co,prehensive interventions and
pro(ra,s based on identified priorit0 proble,s#
c# I,ple,ent appropriate plan of care to i,prove the health
status of the co,,unities and population (roups#
d# Evaluate the pro(ress and outco,es of co,,unit0 health
nursin( interventions and pro(ra,s#
9# Ensure a well2or(ani/ed recordin( and reportin( s0ste,#
+# Share leadershipCrelate effectivel0 with others in wor' situations
related to nursin( and health#
Course Outline 6 I# Overview of Co,,unit0 Health Nursin(
a# Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( as a Field of Nursin( Practice
i# The hall,ar' of co,,unit0 health nursin( is that it is
population2 or a((re(ate2focused#
ii# CHN is a s0nthesis of nursin( and public health
practice
)# e,phasis on the i,portance of the L(reatest
(ood for the (reatest nu,berM
%# assessin( health needs plannin(&
i,ple,entin( and evaluatin( the i,pact of
health services on population (roups
9# priorit0 of health2pro,otive and disease2
preventive strate(ies over curative
interventions
+# tools for ,easurin( and anal0/in( co,,unit0
health proble,sD and
B# application of principles of ,ana(e,ent and
or(ani/ation in the deliver0 of health services
to the co,,unit0
iii# -asic concepts and principles of co,,unit0 health
nursin(
)# The fa,il0 is the unit of careD the co,,unit0 is
the patient and there are four levels of clientele
+B
in co,,unit0 health nursin(#
%# The (oal of i,provin( co,,unit0 health is
reali/ed throu(h ,ultidisciplinar0 effort#
9# The co,,unit0 health nurse wor's with and
not for the individual patient& fa,il0& (roup or
co,,unit0# The latter are active partners& not
passive recipients of care#
+# The practice of co,,unit0 health nursin( is
affected b0 chan(es in societ0 in (eneral and
b0 develop,ents in the health field in
particular#
B# Co,,unit0 health nursin( is part of the
co,,unit0 health s0ste,& which in turn is part
of the lar(er hu,an services s0ste,#
iv# Roles of the nurse in carin( for co,,unities and
population (roups
v# -rief histor0 of co,,unit0 healthCpublic Health
nursin( practice in the Philippines
II# Co,,unit0 Health and Develop,ent Concepts& Principles and
Strate(ies
a# Pri,ar0 Health Care pproach
i# DefinitionD PHC as a philosoph0& approach& structure
and services
ii# 7e(al -asis of PHC in the Philippines
iii# Co,ponents of PHC
b# Health Pro,otion
i# Concept of health pro,otion !as e,bodied in the
Ottawa Charter& Nove,ber )*G="
ii# Health pro,otion strate(ies6
)# -uild health0 public polic0
%# Create supportive environ,ents
9# Stren(then co,,unit0 action
+# Develop personal s'ills
B# Reorient health services
iii# E5a,ples of TheoriesC3odels of Health Pro,otion6
Pender& -andura& 8reen
c# Co,,unit0 or(ani/in( towards co,,unit0 participation in
Health
i# Definition of Co,,unit0 Or(ani/in(
)# CO Characteristics&
%# Process&
9# Phases
+# 8oal
ii# Co,,unit0 participation in health6 levels of
co,,unit0 participation& factors affectin( co,,unit0
participation
d# Capacit02buildin( for sustainable co,,unit0 health
+=
Develop,ent towards co,,unit0 co,petence
i# Concept of a sustainable co,,unit0 health
develop,ent6 inte(rated& co,,unit02based&
co,prehensive
ii# Capacit02buildin( strate(ies6 health education&
co,petenc02based trainin( for co,,unit0 health
wor'ers& supervision of lower level health wor'ers
e# Partnership buildin( and collaboration
i# Networ'in(
ii# 7in'a(e2buildin(
iii# 3ulti2sectoral collaboration
iv# Interdisciplinar0 collaboration
v# dvocac0
III# The Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( Process
a# ssess,ent of Co,,unit0 Health Needs
i# Co,ponents of co,,unit0 needs assess,ent6
)# health status
%# health resources
9# health action potential
ii# Co,,unit0 Dia(nosis
)# Definition
%# T0pes of co,,unit0 dia(nosis6
co,prehensive& proble,2oriented or focused
9# Steps in conductin( the co,,unit0 dia(nosis
iii# Tools used in co,,unit0 dia(nosis6 de,o(raph0&
vital and health statistics& epide,iolo(0
)# De,o(raph0
a# Definition and uses of de,o(raph0
b# Co,ponents of de,o(raph0
i# Describin( population si/e
ii# Describin( population
co,position
iii# Describin( spatial distribution
c# Sources of de,o(raphic data
%# Aital and health statistics
a# Definition and uses of vital and health
statistics
b# Co,,on vital and health statistical
indicators
i# Fertilit0 rates
ii# 3ortalit0 rates
iii# 3orbidit0 rates
9# Epide,iolo(0
a# Definition and uses of epide,iolo(0
b# Epide,iolo(ic concepts and principles
i# 3ultiple Causation Theor0 or
Ecolo(ic Concept of Disease
)# (ent2Host2Environ,ent
+$
%# 3odels6 web& wheel and
triad
ii# Natural histor0 of disease
iii# 7evels of disease prevention
iv# Concept of causalit0 and
association
c# Epide,iolo(ic approach focusin( on6
i# Descriptive epide,iolo(0
ii# nal0tical epide,iolo(0
b# Plannin( of Co,,unit0 health nursin( services
i# Principles in co,,unit0 health plannin(
ii# -ases for developin( a co,,unit0 health plan
)# health status
%# health resources
9# health action potential
iii# Steps in ,a'in( a plan6 the plannin( c0cle
iv# Conte5t in developin( the co,,unit0 health plan
)# Philippine health care deliver0 s0ste,
a# E5ecutive Order ).% !The Depart,ent
of Health"
b# R $)=. !7ocal Health S0ste,s"
c# 7evels of Health Care and Referral
S0ste,
%# 8lobal health situation !3illenniu,
Develop,ent 8oals"
9# National health situation !FO<R,ula One"
+# Pri,ar0 health care as an approach to health
care deliver0
IA# I,ple,entin( the co,,unit0 health nursin( services
a# Co,ponents of pro(ra, i,ple,entation
i# Coordinatin( the health pro(ra,
ii# 3onitorin( health pro(ra,s
iii# Supervisin( the pro(ra, staff
b# National health pro(ra,s of the DOH
i# Fa,il0 health services
)# 3aternal health
%# Fa,il0 plannin(
9# Child health
a# Infant and 0oun( child feedin(
b# E5panded pro(ra, on i,,uni/ation
c# Inte(rated ,ana(e,ent of childhood
illness
+# Nutrition pro(ra,
B# Oral health pro(ra,
=# Essential health pac'a(es for the adolescent&
adult ,en and wo,en and older Persons
ii# Control of non2co,,unicable diseases
)# Inte(rated co,,unit02based non2
co,,unicable disease prevention pro(ra,
+G
%# Pro(ra,s for the prevention of other non2
co,,unicable diseases
a# National prevention of blindness
b# 3ental health and ,ental disorders
c# Renal disease control pro(ra,
d# Co,,unit02based rehabilitation
pro(ra,
iii# Control of co,,unicable diseases
)# National T- Pro(ra,2Directl0 Observed
Treat,ent& short2course !NTP2DOTS"
%# National 7epros0 Control Pro(ra,
9# Schistoso,iasis Control Pro(ra,
+# Filariasis Control Pro(ra,
B# 3alaria Control Pro(ra,
=# RabiesControl Pro(ra,
$# Den(ue Control Pro(ra,
G# Se5uall02Trans,itted Infections and IDS
Control Pro(ra,
iv# Environ,ental Health
)# 4ater suppl0 sanitation
%# Proper e5creta disposal
9# Solid waste ,ana(e,ent
+# Aector control
B# Food sanitation
=# ir pollution
$# Proper housin(
c# Speciali/ed fields of co,,unit0 health nursin(
i# School health nursin(
ii# Occupational health nursin(
iii# Co,,unit0 ,ental health nursin(
A# Evaluatin( co,,unit0 health nursin( services
a# Definition of evaluation
i# T0pes of evaluation6 1uantitative& 1ualitative
ii# spects of evaluation6 process& i,pact and outco,e
iii# 3ethods and tools of evaluation
iv# Evaluation indicators
b# ;ualit0 ssurance6 Sentron( Si(la 3ove,ent
AI# Recordin( and Reportin(
a# Fa,il0 Health Service Infor,ation S0ste,
b# Co,ponents of FSHIS
i# Fa,il0 Treat,ent Record
ii# Tar(et Client 7ist
iii# Reportin( For,s
iv# Output Reports
+*
8uide for R7E
Provide opportunit0 to practice ba( techni1ue and other nursin(
procedures
Provide for actual care of individual& fa,il0& population (roup and
co,,unit0 as client# Re1uires co,petencies with e,phasis on health
pro,otion and disease prevention
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
!these could be
found in
nursin( s'ills
lab and in the
co,,unit0"
CHN -a( co,plete with relevant e1uip,ent and supplies
Course Na,e 6 MICRO'IO*OG, AND PARASITO*OG,
Course Code 6 3icroCPara
Course
Description
6 This course is desi(ned to assist students in the stud0 of i,portant
,icroor(anis,s and parasites# It e5plains the ph0siolo(0 and
patho(enic properties of bacteria& fun(i and viruses as an introduction
to disease causation& their biolo(0& the infections the0 cause& host
response to these infections and their ,ode of trans,ission&
prevention& treat,ent and nursin( responsibilities#
The laborator0 e5periences provide speci,en collection& handlin( and
processin( of speci,ens for isolation and identification of
,icroor(anis,s and parasites involved in the infectious processes#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture& ) unit laborator0
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours& B+ lab hours
Prere1uisite 6 8eneral Che,istr0& nato,0 and Ph0siolo(0
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
t the end of the course and (iven si,ulatedCactual
situationsCconditions& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 the concepts and principles of ,icrobiolo(0 and parasitolo(0
in the care of individuals#
%# <tili/e principles and techni1ues in the collection& handlin( of
speci,ens and identification of ,icroor(anis,s and parasites
involved in the infectious processes#
Course Outline 6 I# Scope of 3icrobiolo(0
)# Or(anis,s that ,a'e up the ,icrobial world and the
develop,ent of ,icrobiolo(0
%# 3icroor(anis,s
9# Division of ,icrobiolo(0
+# Si(nificance of ,icrobiolo(0
B# Practical applications of ,icrobiolo(0
=# Evolution of ,icrobiolo(0
$# -asic laborator0 e1uip,ent and procedures in the stud0 of
B.
bacteria
II# 3icrobial Control
)# Techni1ues for controllin( patho(enic ,icroor(anis,s
%# Sur(ical and ,edical asepsis
9# nti,icrobial a(ents in therap0
III# Infection and Host Resistance
)# Infection and bacterial invasion
%# Host response to infection
a# Non2specific host resistance
b# Specific host resistance
c# Aaccines in the eli,ination of disease
IA# Patho(enic 3icroor(anis,s and Parasitic Hel,inthes
)# Nor,al hu,an ,icrobial flora and ,icroor(anis,s patho(enic
to ,an
%# Proto/oan and hel,inthes diseases of ,an
A# 3icrobial Disease of the Different Or(an S0ste,
)# S'in and e0e
%# Nervous s0ste,
9# Cardiovascular s0ste,
+# Respirator0 s0ste,
B# Di(estive s0ste,
=# <rinar0 and reproductive s0ste,
Course Na,e 6 CARE O+ MOTHER; CHI*D AND +AMI*,
Course Code 6 NC3 ).)
Course
Description
6 Principles and techni1ues of carin( for the nor,al ,others& infants&
children and fa,il0 and the application of principles and concepts on
fa,il0 and fa,il0 health nursin( process#
Course Credit 6 + units lecture& +units R7E >)unit S'ills 7abC9units Clinical?
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
$% lecture hours& %.+ R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 FNP& Health ssess,ent& nato,0 and Ph0siolo(0
Co2re1uisite 6 3icrobiolo(0 and Parasitolo(0
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course& (iven actual or si,ulated situations
Cconditions involvin( the client !nor,al pre(nant wo,an& ,other&
andCor newborn bab0& children and the fa,il0"& the student will be able
to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the holistic care of client for the
pro,otion and ,aintenance of health#
)#) ssess with the client hisCher health condition and ris' factors
affectin( health
)#% Identif0 wellness Cat ris' nursin( dia(nosis
)#9 Plan with client appropriate interventions for health pro,otion
and ,aintenance of health
)#+ I,ple,ent with client appropriate interventions for health
pro,otion and health ,aintenance ta'in( into consideration
B)
relevant principles and techni1ues
)#B Evaluate with client the pro(ress of oneEs health condition and
outco,es of care#
%# Ensure a well2or(ani/ed recordin( and reportin( s0ste,
9# Observe bioethical principles and the core values !love of 8od&
carin(& love countr0 and of people"
+# Relate effectivel0 with clients& ,e,bers of the health tea, and
others in wor' situations related to nursin( and health
Course Outline 6 I# The Fa,il0 and Fa,il0 Health
)# ConceptsC Definition of fa,il0
%# Fa,il0 structure and functions
9# <niversal characteristics of fa,ilies
+# Characteristics of a health0 fa,il0
B# Fa,il0 sta(es and tas's
=# 7evels of prevention in fa,il0 health
II# The Fa,il0 Health Nursin( Process
)# Definition of fa,il0 health nursin( H fa,il0 nursin( process
%# Principles of fa,il0 nursin( process
9#Steps of the fa,il0 health nursin( process
+# Initial assess,entCdata base for fa,il0 nursin( practice
B# Fa,il0 structureCcharacteristicsCd0na,ics
=# Social& econo,ic H cultural factors
$# Health status of each fa,il0 ,e,ber
G# Aalues H practices on health pro,otion
III# 3ethods of Data 8atherin(
)# Health assess,ent of each fa,il0 ,e,ber
%# Observation
9# Interview
+# Review of recordsCreports H laborator0 results
B# ssess,ent of ho,e H environ,ent
=# Tools used in fa,il0 assess,ent6 (eno(ra,& eco,ap& initial
database& fa,il0 assess,ent (uide
IA# T0polo(0 of Nursin( Proble,s in Fa,il0 Nursin( Practice
)# )st level assess,ent6 identif0 health threats& foreseeable
crisis& health deficits H wellness potentialCstate
%# %
nd
level assess,ent6 deter,inin( fa,il0Es abilit0 to perfor,
the fa,il0 health tas's on each health threat& health
deficit& foreseeable crisis or wellness potential
A# State,ent of a Fa,il0 Health Nursin( Proble,2 health proble,
and
causeC contributin( factors or health condition and factors related
with non2perfor,ance of fa,il0 health tas's
AI# Developin( the Care Plan
)# Priorit0 settin(6 criteria
%# Definin(Csettin( (oalsCob@ectives
9# Specif0in( intervention plan
+# Developin( the evaluation plan& specif0in( ,ethodsCtools
AII# Cate(ories of nursin( interventions in fa,il0 nursin( practice
include6
B%
)# Hu,an beco,in(6 ,ethodsCprocesses
%# Co,petenc02based teachin(
9# 3otivation2support for behavior chan(9eClifest0le ,odification
AIII# Cate(ories of health care strate(ies and intervention
)# Preventive
%#Curative
9# Rehabilitative
+# Facilitative
B# Facilitation
=# Direct
IP# Evaluation
)# ;ualitative H 1uantitative data for evaluation
%# 3ethods H sources of evaluative data
9# Steps in evaluation
+# Evaluation criteria
B# Evaluation in fa,il0 nursin( practice
P# Records in Fa,il0 Health Nursin( Practice
)# I,portance H uses
%# T0pes of recordsH reports
PI# 3other and Child Health
)#Procreative health
a# Definition and theories related to procreation
b# Process of hu,an reproduction
c# Ris' factors that will lead to (enetic disorders
d# Co,,on tests for deter,ination of (enetic abnor,alities
e# <tili/ation of the nursin( process in the prevention of
(enetic alteration and in the care of clients see'in(
services before H durin( conception
PII# ntepartu,C Pre(nanc0
)# nato,0 H ph0siolo(0 of the ,ale and fe,ale
reproductive s0ste,
%# Ph0siolo(0 of ,enstrual c0cle
9# The process of conception
+# Fetal circulation
B# 3ilestones of fetal develop,ent
=# Esti,atin( the EDC
$# Co,,on terato(ens and their effects
G# Health histor06 past& present& potential& bio(raphical data&
,enstrual histor0& current pre(nanc0 !EDD& O8& (ravid&
para"& previous pre(nancies H outco,es !TP7 score"&
(0necolo(ic histor0& ,edical histor0& nutritional status
*# Nor,al chan(es durin( pre(nanc0
a# 7ocal H s0ste,atic ph0sical chan(es includin( vital
si(ns& review of s0ste,s
b# E,otional chan(es includin( Ran(ers in pre(nanc0E
c# 7eopoldEs ,aneuver
).# Dan(er si(ns of pre(nanc0
))# Nor,al dia(nosticClaborator0 findin(s H deviations
Pre(nanc0 test
B9
<rine test
-lood test !C-C"
ultrasound
)%# ppropriate nursin( dia(noses
)9# ddressin( the needs and disco,forts of pre(nant ,others
)+# Prenatal e5ercises
)B# Preparation for labor and deliver0
PIII# Intrapartu, !Process of 7abor H Deliver0"
)# Factors affectin( labor H deliver0 process2 passen(er&
passa(e& power !pri,ar0 and secondar0" and placenta
%# Functional relationships of presentin( part
9# Theories of labor onset
+# Co,,on si(ns of labor
B# Sta(es of labor H deliver0
=# Co,,on disco,forts of the wo,an durin( labor and
deliver0
$# Dan(er si(ns durin( labor H deliver0
G# ppropriate nursin( dia(noses
*# Care of clients e5periencin( labor H deliver0 process
).# Ph0sical H ps0cholo(ical preparation of the client6
E5planation of the procedure& Securin( infor,ed
consent& provision of safet0& co,fort H privac0 !proper
positionin(& drapin(& constant feedbac'& therapeutic
touch
))# 3onitorin( of pro(ress of labor deliver0
)%# Provision of personal h0(iene& safet0 H co,fort
,easures e#(# perineal care& ,ana(e,ent of labor pain&
bladder and bowel eli,ination
)9# Copin( ,echanis,s of wo,anEs partner and fa,il0 of the
stresses of pre(nanc0& labor and deliver0 H puerperiu,
)+# Preparation of the labor H deliver0 roo,
)B# Preparation of health personnel
PIA# Post Partu,
)# Definition
%# Specific bod0 chan(es on the ,other
9# Ps0cholo(ical chan(es on the ,other
+# Phases of puerperiu,
LTa'in( InM
LTa'in( HoldM
L7ettin( 8oM
B# 3onitorin( of vital si(ns& uterine involution& a,ount H pattern
of lochia& e,otional responses& responses to dru( therap0&
episioto,0 healin(
=# Possible co,plications durin( post partu, 6 bleedin( H
infection
$# ppropriate nursin( dia(noses
G# Nursin( care of ,others durin( post partu,
a# Safet0 ,easures6 li,itations in ,ove,ent& protection
fro, falls& provision of ade1uate clothin(& wound care
B+
e#(# episioto,0
b# Co,fort ,easures6 e5ercises& initiation of lactation&
relief
of disco,forts li'e breast en(or(e,ent and nipple
sores& h0(ienic ,easures& ,aintainin( ade1uate
nutrition
c# 3easures to prevent co,plication6 ensurin( ade1uate
uterine contraction to prevent bleedin(& ade1uate
,onitorin(& earl0 a,bulation& pro,pt referral for
co,plications
d# Support for the ps0chosocial ad@ust,ent of the ,other
e# Health teachin( needs of ,other& newborn& fa,il0
f# ccurate docu,entation and reportin( as needed
*# Health beliefs H practices of different cultures in pre(nanc0&
labor deliver0& puerperiu,
).# Current trends in ,aternal and child care
))# Fa,il0 plannin(
a# Natural ,ethods2 Standard Da0s 3ethod !SD3" with c0cle
beads& -illin(Es 3ethod& s0,pto2ther,al ,ethod& lactation
a,enorrhea ,ethod !73"
b# rtificial ,ethods2 use of hor,ones& intra2uterine device&
barrier ,ethods& tubal li(ation& vasecto,0
PA# The Newborn
# Profile of the newborn
)# Ph0siolo(ic function H appearance
P8R score& -allardEs score& Review of s0ste,s&
nthropo,etric ,easure,ents !wei(ht& head& chest&
abdo,en circu,ference& len(th& other relevant
,easures"
%# Aital si(ns& patent airwa0
9# -ehavioral assess,ent H other si(nificant infor,ation
+# Newborn screenin(
-# Nursin( care of the newborn#
)# Establish,ent of respiration
%# 3aintainin( patent airwa0
9# 4aterCoil bath& tub bath& chan(in( of diapers&
+# E0e proph0la5is
B# Cord care
=# Aita,in : ad,inistration
$# Re(ulation of te,perature
G# Sensor0 sti,ulation !audioH tactile"
*# Aestibular sti,ulation
).# -reast feedin(
))# -urpin(
)%# Eli,ination
)9# Cuddlin(
C# Concept on 8rowth H Develop,ent
)# Definition
%# Principles of (rowth H develop,ent !8D"
BB
9# 3a@or factors influencin( 8D
+# Foundations of 8D
(e Periods
3ethods of stud0in( 8D Jcross2sectionals&
lon(itudinal
Patterns of 8D
Individual differences
=# -iolo(ic (rowth H develop,ent
$# Develop,ent of ,ental function H personalit0 develop,ent
G# Theories6
2 ps0chose5ual
2 ps0chosocial
2 co(nitive
2 ,oral
2 relational
2 behavioris,
*#
Develop,ent of self2concept2 bod0 i,a(e& self2estee,
).# Develop,ent of se5ualit0
D# The Infant and Fa,il0
)# Definition of ter,s
%# 8rowth H develop,ent of the infant
biolo(ic2 proportional chan(es H ,aturation of
s0ste,s& develop,ent ,ilestones J fine H (ross ,otor&
lan(ua(e& ps0chosocial develop,ent& co(nitive
develop,ent& social develop,ent& develop,ent of social
i,a(e& te,pera,ent
9# Copin( with concerns related to nor,al (rowth H
Develop,ent& e#(# separation an5iet0& teethin(& etc#
+# Pro,otion of health durin( infanc0
B# Prevention of in@ur0
E# The Toddler H the Fa,il0
)# Definition
%# 8rowth H develop,ent of the toddler J biolo(ic&
develop,ental ,ilestone& ps0chosocial& co(nitive& social&
spiritual& se5ualit0& and bod0 i,a(e develop,ent
9# Copin( with concerns related to nor,al (rowth H
develop,ent
+# Pro,otion of health durin( toddlerhood
B# Prevention of in@ur0
F# The Preschooler and the Fa,il0
)# Definition of ter,s
%# 8rowth H develop,ent2 biolo(ic& develop,ental ,ilestone&
ps0chosocial& co(nitive& social H ,oral develop,ent
9# Copin( with concerns related to nor,al (rowth H
develop,ent
+# Pro,otion of health
B# Prevention of in@ur0
B=
8# The Schooler and the Fa,il0
)# Definition of ter,s
%# 8rowth H develop,ent2 biolo(ical& ps0chosocial& co(nitive&
,oral& spiritual& social H self2concept develop,ent
9# Copin( with concerns related to nor,al (rowth and
develop,ent
+# Pro,otion of health durin( school a(e period
B# Prevention of in@ur0
H# The dolescent H the Fa,il0
)# Definition of ter,s
%# 8rowth H develop,ent J biolo(ic& ps0chosocial& co(nitive&
,oral& spiritual and social develop,ent
9# Pro,otion of health durin( adolescence
I# dulthood
)# Earl0 adulthood
a# Theories& ph0siolo(ical& co(nitive& ,oral H
ps0chosocial develop,ent
b# Nursin( i,plications
%# 3iddle adulthood
a# Ph0sical& co(nitive& ,oral and ps0chosocial
develop,ent
b# Nursin( i,plications
9# 7ate adulthood
a# Aiewpoints on a(in(
b# Theories of a(in(
c# -iolo(ic& sociolo(ic& ps0cholo(ic chan(es
d# Needs of older persons
e# Nursin( i,plications
8uide for R7E Provide for actual hospital and co,,unit0 e5periences to ensure that
co,petencies are developed in the followin(6
Prenatal
Intrapartal
Post partal
I,,ediate care of the newborn
Provide the opportunit0 to do the followin( related clinical e5periences6
T 7EST THREE !9" CT<7 DE7IAERIES properl0
supervised in an0 of these settin(s6
70in(2inC-irthin( Centers
Hospitals !an0 cate(or0"
One ho,eCdo,iciliar0 deliver0 ,a0 be allowed as lon(
as the two others are done in an0 of the above settin(s
first#
T 7EST THREE !9" NE4-ORNS 8IAEN I33EDITE
CRE in settin(s where actual deliveries are perfor,ed#
In the event that the re1uired co,petencies are not developed within
the allotted hoursCwee's& the nursin( studentCs shall be ,ade to
B$
Le5tendM hisCher Related 7earnin( E5perience !R7E" e5posure until the
e5pected co,petencies are satisfactoril0 achieved#
To standardi/e docu,entation& a prescribed for, shall be co,pleted
ri(ht after the related clinical e5perience#
Provide opportunities to participate in E5panded Pro(ra, of
I,,uni/ation >EPI?
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
>these could be
found in
nursin( s'ills
lab& base
hospital&
affiliatin(
centers?
Deliver0 set& deliver0 table& functional birthin( ,odel& pelvic ,odel&
newborn with placenta& wei(hin( scale for infants& Doppler apparatus&
fetoscope& perineal flushin( tra0& breast care tra0& perili(ht& nipple
shield& breast pu,p#

-ab0Es 7a0ette& cord dressin( tra0& oil bath tra0& ophthal,ic oint,ent&
Aita,in :& in@ection& bab0Es bath tub& feedin( bottle& i,,uni/ation tra0&
33DST 'it and ,anual#
Aisual aids on fa,il0 plannin( ,ethods& breast feedin(& (rowth
charts& i,,uni/ation schedules& develop,ental land,ar's& video on
actual deliver0
Course Na,e 6 CARE O+ MOTHER; CHI*D; +AMI*, AND POPU*ATION GROUP
AT?RIS3 OR GITH PRO'*EMS
Course Code 6 NC3 ).%
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the concept of disturbances H pre2e5istin(
health proble,s of pre(nant wo,en and the patholo(ic chan(es durin(
intrapartu, and post partu, periods# This course further deals with the
co,,on proble,s occurrin( durin( infanc0 to adolescence sta(e#
Course Credit 6 B units lecture& = units R7E >)unit S'ills 7abCBunits Clinical?
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
*. lecture hours& 9.= R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 Care of 3other& Child and Fa,il0
Co2re1uisite 6 Phar,acolo(0D Nutrition with Diet Therap0
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course& (iven actual or si,ulated situations
Cconditions involvin( individual client !,other& newborn bab0& children"
and fa,il0 at ris'Cwith proble,& the student will be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the holistic care of client for the
pro,otion and ,aintenance of health in co,,unit0 and hospital
settin(s#
)#) ssess with the client hisCher health condition and ris' factors
affectin( health
BG
)#% Identif0 actualCat ris' nursin( dia(nosis
)#9 Plan with client appropriate interventions for identified
proble,s
)#+ I,ple,ent with client appropriate interventions for identified
proble,s
)#B Evaluate with client the pro(ress of their condition and
outco,es of care#
%# Ensure a well2or(ani/ed recordin( and reportin( s0ste,
9# Observe bioethical principles and the core values !love of 8od&
carin(& love countr0 and of people"
+# Relate effectivel0 with clients& ,e,bers of the health tea, and
others in wor' situations related to nursin( and health
Course Outline 6 I# 3other
# Hi(h2Ris' Prenatal Client
a# Identif0in( Clients at Ris'
)# ssess,ent of ris' factors
%# Screenin( procedures
9# Dia(nostic tests and laborator0 e5a,s
b# Pre2(estational conditions such as rheu,atic heart disease&
diabetes ,ellitus& substance abuse& HIACIDS& Rh
Sensiti/ation& ane,ia
c# 8estational condition such as h0pere,esis (ravidaru,&
ectopic pre(nanc0& (estational trophoblastic disease !H2
,ole"& inco,petent cervi5& spontaneous abortion& placenta
previa& abruptio placenta& pre,ature rupture of ,e,branes&
pre(nanc02induced h0pertension
-# Nursin( Care of the client with hi(h2ris' labor H deliver0 H her
Fa,il0
)# Hi(h2Ris' factors6
!,a0 happen at an0ti,e durin( the course of labor to a client
who has been otherwise been health0 throu(hout her
pre(nanc0 H ,a0 be related to stressCstressorD adaptive
process"6
2 passen(er or fetus
2 passa(e wa0 or pelvic bones H other pelvic
structure
2 powers or uterine contractions
2 placenta
2 clientsS ps0che or ps0cholo(ic state
%# Proble,s of the Passen(er
a# Fetal ,alposition
)# T0pes of fetal ,alposition
%# Nursin( care
9# 3edical 3ana(e,ent
b# Fetal ,alpresentation
B*
)" Aerte5 ,alpresentation
a" brow presentation
b" face presentation
c" sincipital presentation
%" -reech presentation
a" t0pes
b" ,aternal ris's
c" va(inal evolvin( of breech
d" e5ternalCpodalic version
9" Shoulder presentation
a" Co,pound presentation
+" Nursin( care of client with ,alpresentation
c# Fetal distress
)" causes
%" si(nsCs0,pto,s
9" nursin( interventions
d# Prolapse u,bilical cord
)" cause
%" contributin( factors
9" assess,ent H nursin( dia(noses
+" nursin( interventions#
9# Proble,s with the passa(ewa0
a# abnor,al si/e or shape of the pelvis
b# cephalopelvic disproportion
c# shoulder d0stocia
d# nursin( care of client with proble,s of the passa(ewa0
+# Proble,s with the Powers
a# d0stocia or difficult labor
h0pertonic uterine d0sfunction
h0potonic uterine d0sfunction
abnor,al pro(ress in labor
retraction rin(s
b# pre,ature labor
c# precipitate labor and birth
d# uterine prolapse
e# uterine rupture
B# Placental proble,s
a# I,plantation in the lower uterine se(,ent
b# Pre,ature detach,ent of placenta
=# Proble,s with the ps0che factors
a# Inabilit0 to bear down properl0
b# FearCan5iet0
C# Nursin( Care of the Hi(h2Ris' Postpartal Client
)# Postpartal he,orrha(e
a# Earl0 postpartal he,orrha(e
b# 7ate postpartal he,orrha(e subinvolution
%# Postpartal puerperal infection
a# Endo,etritis
b# 4ound infection
=.
c# <TI
9# Thro,boe,bolic disorders
+# Postpartal ps0chiatric disorder
D# Care of couple with proble,s of infertilit0
)# Causes of infertilit0 in ,ales and fe,ales
%# Dia(nostic tests
9# Nursin( interventions
II# Child
# Nursin( care of the hi(h2ris' newborn to ,aturit0
)# Proble,s related to ,aturit0
a# Pre,aturit0
b# Post,aturit0
%# Proble,s related to (estational wei(ht
a# S,all for (estational a(e !S8"
b# 7ar(e for (estational a(e !78"
9# cute conditions of the neonates such as6
a# Respirator0 distress s0ndro,e
b# 3econiu, aspiration s0ndro,e
c# Sepsis
d# H0perbilirubine,ia
e# Sudden death s0ndro,e !SDS"
-# Co,,on health proble,s that develop durin( infanc0
e5a,ple6 intussusception& failure to thrive& sudden infant death
s0ndro,e& colic& triso,0 %)& cleft palate& i,perforated anus&
hirchsprun(Ss disease& spina bifida& h0drocephalus& otitis ,edia&
,enin(itis& febrile sei/ures& autis,CDHD
C# Health proble,s co,,on In toddlers
e5a,ple6 burns& poisonin(& child abuse& cerebral pals0
D# Health proble,s co,,on In preschooler
e5a,ple6 leu'e,ia& wil,Ss tu,or !nephroblasto,a"& asth,a&
urinar0 tract infection !<TI"
E# Health proble,s ,ost co,,on in school a(ed children
e5a,ple6 diabetes ,ellitus& rheu,atic fever& rheu,atic arthritis&
scabies& pediculosis& i,peti(o
F# Health proble,s co,,on in adolescent
e5a,ple6 scoliosis& bone tu,ors& accidents !trau,aCin@ur0"& STD&
a,enorrhea& d0s,enorrhea& obesit0& anore5ia nervosa&
substance abuse& suicide
III# Fa,il0
# The fa,il0 with health proble,s
)# ssess,ent of the fa,il0 capabilit0 to perfor, health tas's
a# Pri,ar0 assess,ent
b# Secondar0 assess,ent
%# Fa,il0 health proble, identification
a# Deter,ination of cate(ories of fa,il0 health proble,s
Health deficits
Health threats
=)
Foreseeable crisisCstress points
Enhanced capabilit0 for health pro,otion
9# Definition of contributin( ris' factors
Predisposin( factors
Enablin( factors
Reinforcin( factors
+# Criteria of settin( priorities a,on( fa,il0 health proble,s6
Nature of the proble,
3a(nitude of the proble,
3odifiabilit0 of the proble,
Preventive potential
Salience
B# Tool of anal0sis
Social deter,inants of health
-# Plannin( of individual H fa,il0 health nursin( care
)# Concepts& principles& phases and co,ponents in plannin(
fa,il0 health interventions
%# Pro(ra,s and services that focus on pri,ar0 H secondar0
prevention of co,,unicable and non2co,,unicable diseases
a# E5a,ples of DOH pro(ra,s6
National Tuberculosis Pro(ra, J Direct Observed
Short Course Treat,ent !NTP2DOTS"
Inte(rated 3ana(e,ent of Childhood Illness
!I3CI"
Control of Diarrheal Diseases !CDD"
9# Identification of (oal of care for priorit0 proble,s
+# Para,eters for selectin( nursin( interventions6
a# pplicable& appropriate and available to the ho,e
co,,unit0 settin(
b# Pro,otes client safet0& co,fort H h0(iene
c# Standards of care H interventions that address acute
and chronic illness
B# Principles of collaboration and advocac0 to be considered to
ensure continuit0 of care
C# I,ple,entation of Individual H Fa,il0 Health Nursin( Care
)# Co,ponent of care in acute and chronic illness
a# Health pro,otion
b# Disease prevention
c# Restorative
d# Curative
e# Rehabilitative care
%# -io2behavioral interventions and holistic care for individuals H
Fa,il0 with specific proble,s in o50(enation& fluid and
electrol0te balance& ,etabolic and endocrine function
9# Strate(ies in ,eetin( health proble,s of fa,il0
a# Pro,otin( behavior chan(e
b# Creatin( a supportive environ,ent towards health0
lifest0le
+# Principles of behavior chan(e
=%
B# Referral s0ste,
=# Concept H principles of collaboration H advocac0
D# Evaluation of pro(ress and outco,e of care
)# 3ethods H tools in evaluatin( effectiveness of fa,il0 health
interventions
%# Sources of evaluative data
9# lternative strate(ies H approaches for specific proble,s H
ob@ectives
E# Ensurin( a well or(ani/ed H accurate docu,entation H reportin(
)# Standard for,at
%# 7e(al principles involved in docu,entation
8uide for R7E
Provide opportunit0 for actual clinical hospital and co,,unit0
e5periences to ensure co,petencies are developed#
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
>these could be
found in
nursin( s'ills
lab& base
hospital&
affiliatin(
centers?
-ab0 ,odel for resuscitation& video on resuscitation& rubber bulb& infant
suction catheter& suction apparatus& IA set !,icrodrip"& infant feedin(
tubes
Course Na,e 6 NUTRITION AND DIET THERAP,
Course Code 6 NuDiet
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the stud0 of food in relation to health# It covers
nutrients and other substances and their action& and interaction and
balance in relation to health and diseases and the process b0 which
or(anis, in(ests& di(ests& absorbs& transports& utili/es and e5cretes
food substances# It will also focus in the therapeutic and food service
aspects of the deliver0 of nutritional services in hospitals and other
healthcare institutions#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture& ) unit laborator0
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours& B+ laborator0 hours
Prere1uisite 6 8eneral Che,istr0& -ioche,istr0& nato,0 and Ph0siolo(0&
3icro2Parasitolo(0
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
t the end of the course& (iven relevant situationsCconditions& the
student will be able to6
)# ppl0 appropriate principles and techni1ues to assist clients in
,aintainin( nutritional health
%# <tili/e 'nowled(e of diet therap0 in assistin( clients needin( dietar0
,odifications
Course Outline 6 # Introduction to nutrition
)# Definition of ter,s
%# Nutrition concepts
9# Classification of nutrients
=9
-# -asic Tools in nutrition
)# FNRI H <SD Food 8uide P0ra,id
%# ). N8F
9# RD or RENI
+# FE7
B# Food 7abelin(
C# Si5 essential nutrients
)# Carboh0drates
a# Functions
b# DeficienciesCto5icit0
c# Food sources
%# Protein
a# Functions
b# DeficienciesCto5icit0
c# Food sources
9# Fats and waters
a# Functions
b# DeficienciesCto5icit0
c# Food sources
+# Aita,ins and 3inerals
a# Functions
b# DeficienciesCto5icit0
c# Food sources
D# Dietar0 co,putations
)# -od0 ,ass inde5 and classification
%# Desirable -od0 4ei(ht !DR4" Deter,ination
9# Total Ener(0 Re1uire,ent !TER" H distribution of TER
+# pplication to Food E5chan(e 7ist !FE7" H sa,ple ,enu
E# Nutrition throu(hout the lifespan
)# Pre(nanc0
a# Sta(es
b# Nutritional proble,s and interventions
c# Reco,,ended diet
%# 7actation
a# Co,,on nutritional proble,s and interventions
b# Reco,,ended diet
9# Infanc0
a# Nutritional proble,s and intervention
b# Factors affectin( nutritional status
c# 8uidelines in feedin(
d# Reco,,ended diet
+# Pre2Schoolers H Schoolers
a# Nutritional proble,s and interventions
b# 8uidelines in feedin(
c# Reco,,ended diet
B# dolescents
a# Nutritional proble,s and intervention
b# Reco,,ended Diet
=+
=# dulthood
a# Nutritional proble,s and interventions
b# Reco,,ended diet
F# Diet Therap0
)# 8eneral diets
Re(ularCfull Diet
Hi(h fiber diet
Ae(etarian diets
Therapeutic diets
%# Diets ,odified in consistenc0
Clear li1uid
Full li1uid
Cold li1uidC TH diet
Soft sland
3echanical soft
Soft bland
-land
Residue restricted
7ow fiber
9# Diets 3odified in Co,position
7ow calorie
Hi(h calorie
Hi(h protein
7ow protein
7ow fat
7ow cholesterol
7ow carboh0drate
7ow saltCsodiu, restricted
7ow potassiu,
7ow purineC purine restricted
+#Tube feedin(
a# Enteral feedin(
T0pes
Indications H contraindications for use
Co,plications and proble,s
b# T0pes of enteral for,ulas
Intact
H0drol0/ed
3odular
c# Feedin( ad,inistration
Continuous drip
-olos
Co,bination
d# Parenteral Feedin(
Indications H contraindications for use
Co,plications H proble,s
8# Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent of so,e co,,on ,edical conditions
includin( co,putations and preparations and their rationale

=B
8uide for
7aborator0
6 Provide opportunit0 for actual preparation of the prescribed
therapeutic dietar0 re(i,en !to include evaluation and co,putation"
7aborator0
E1uip,ent H
Supplies
Reference
6
4ei(hin( scale& food p0ra,idCchart& IEC ,aterials for diet& osteori/er&
de,onstration table& calorie counter
7aborator0 8uideC3anual
Course Na,e 6 PHARMACO*OG,
Course Code 6 Phar,a
Course
Description
6 This course deals with phar,acod0na,ics& phar,a'o'inetics&
clinicalCtherapeutic uses and to5icolo(0 of dru(s# E,phasis is (iven
on how a dru( wor's to anticipate when (ivin( a dru( to a patient are
of para,ount i,portance since nursin( responsibilities include
ad,inisterin( dru(s& assessin( dru( effects& intervenin( to ,a'e a
dru( ,ore tolerable& and providin( teachin( about dru(s and the dru(
re(i,en#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
B+ lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 3ath )& 8eneral Che,istr0& nato,0 H Ph0siolo(0& NC3 ).%
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course and (iven relevant actual or si,ulated
situationsCconditions& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 concepts and principles of phar,acolo(0 to ensure safe
and proper use of dru(s
%# E5plain the actions& therapeutic uses& preparations& dosa(es&
,odes of ad,inistration of selected dru(s and ,edicinal plants#
9# State precautionar0 ,easures to be observed in the
ad,inistration of selected dru(s
+# Discuss the role and responsibilit0 of the nurse in phar,acolo(0
Course Outline
6 # Introduction to Nursin( Phar,acolo(0
)#Introduction to dru(s
a# Dru(s and the bod0
b# To5ic effects of dru(s
c# Nursin( ,ana(e,ent
d# Dosa(e calculations
%# Che,otherapeutic (ents
a# nti2infective a(ents
b# ntibiotics
c# ntiviral a(ents
d# ntifun(al a(ents
e# ntiproto/oal a(ents
f# ntihel,intic a(ents
==
(# ntineoplastic a(ents
9# Dru(s actin( on the i,,une s0ste,
a# nti2infla,,ator0 a(ents
b# I,,une ,odulators
c# Aaccines and sera
+# Dru(s actin( on the CNS and PNS
a# n5iol0tic and h0pnotic a(ents
b# ntidepressant a(ents
c# Ps0chotherapeutic
d# ntiepileptic a(ents
e# ntipar'insonis, a(ents
f# 3uscle rela5ants
(# Narcotics and anti2,i(raine dru(s
h# 8eneral and local anesthetics
i# Neuro,uscular bloc'in( a(ents
B# Dru(s actin( on the NS
a# drener(ic a(ents
b# drener(ic bloc'in( a(ents
c# Choliner(ic a(ents
d# Choliner(ic bloc'in( a(ents
=# Dru(s actin( on endocrine s0ste,
a# H0pothala,ic and pituitar0 a(ents
b# drenocortical a(ents
c# Th0roid and parath0roid a(ents
d# ntidiabetic a(ents
$# Dru(s actin( on the cardiovascular s0ste,
a# nti2h0pertensive dru(s
b# Cardiotonic a(ents
c# nti2arrh0th,ic a(ents
d# ntian(inal a(ents
e# 7ipid lowerin( a(ents
f# Dru(s affectin( blood c oa(ulation
(# Dru(s used to treat ane,ia
G# Dru(s actin( on Renal S0ste,
a# Diuretics such as potassiu,2sparin(& potassiu,2
losin(&
os,otic diuretics& parenteral fluids !h0potonic&
h0pertonic& isotonic"& electrol0tes !sodiu,& potassiu,
chloride"
*# Dru(s actin( on the respirator0 s0ste,
a# -ronchodilators
b# E5pectorants
c# ntitussive
).# Dru(s actin( on the 8astrointestinal S0ste,
=$
Course Na,e 6 HEA*TH EDUCATION
Course Code 6 HealthEd
Course
Description
6 The course includes discussions on health education concepts&
principles& theories and strate(ies as the0 appl0 in the clinical and
classroo, situations#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 None
Place,ent 6 %
nd
0ear& Su,,er
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course& (iven relevant situationsCconditions& the
student will be able to6
1. ppl0 principles& theories and strate(ies of health
education in assistin( clients to pro,ote and ,aintain their health
2. Develop an instructional desi(n to ,eet the
learnin( needs of clients
Course Outline 6
# Health education perspective
)# Historical develop,ent in health education
%# Issues and trends in health education
%#) Health issues and the biolo(ical& ps0cholo(ical& and
sociolo(ical aspects of health and disease
%#% Conte,porar0 health and the pro,otion of opti,al health
throu(hout the lifespan
9# Theories in health education 2 !e#(# PenderEs Health
Pro,otion Theor0& -anduraEs Self Efficac0 Theor0& Health
-elief 3odel& 8reenEs Precede2Proceed 3odel"
-# Perspective on teachin( and learnin(
)# Overview of education on health care
%# Concepts of teachin(& learnin(& education process vis2a2vis
nursin( process& historical foundations for the teachin( role
of the nurse&
9# Role of the nurse as a health educator
+# Hall,ar's of effective teachin( in nursin(
B# Principles of (ood teachin( practice in under(raduate
education
=# -arrier to Education and Obstacles to 7earnin(
$# ppl0in( learnin( theories to health care practice
a# Principles of learnin(
b# 7earnin( theories
c# T0pes of learnin(
d# 7earnin( st0les of different a(e (roups
G# Plannin( and conductin( classes
a# Developin( a course outlineCs0llabus
b# For,ulatin( course ob@ectives
c# Selectin( content
=G
d# Selectin( teachin( ,ethods
e# Choosin( a te5tboo'Creferences
f# Conductin( the class
C# Characteristics of the learner
)# Deter,inants of 7earnin(
a# 7earnerSs characteristics
b# ssess,ent of the learner
c# ssessin( learnin( needs
%# 3otivation and behavior of the learner
a# 7earnin( principles
b# 3otivation and behavior chan(e theories
9# 7iterac0 and readabilit0
a# Readin( levels of clients
b# ssessin( literac0
c# Teachin( strate(ies for low literate patients
d# Developin( printed educational ,aterials
D# Teachin( strate(ies and ,ethodolo(ies for teachin( and
learnin(
)# Traditional teachin( strate(ies
a# 7ecturin(
b# Discussion
c# ;uestionin(
d# <sin( audio visuals
e# Interactive lecture
%# ctivit02based strate(ies
a# Cooperative learnin(
b# Si,ulations
c# Proble,2based learnin(
d# Self2learnin( ,odules
9# Co,puter teachin( strate(ies
a# Co,puter2assisted instructions
b# Internet
c# Airtual realit0
+# Distance learnin(
a# Interactive television classes
b# Aia internet
B# Teachin( ps0cho,otor s'ills
a# pproaches to teachin( s'ills
b# ssess,ent of ps0cho,otor s'ill learnin(
=# Clinical teachin(
a# Purpose of clinical laborator0
b# 3odels of clinical teachin(
c# Preparation for clinical instruction
=*
d# Conductin( a clinical laborator0 session
E# ssess,ent and evaluation
a# 7earnin( assess,ent of clients
b# 3ethods of evaluation
c# ;ualities of (ood ,easure,ent
d# Interaction process anal0sisCprocess recordin(
Course Na,e 6 IN+ORMATICS
Course Code 6 IT
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the use of infor,ation technolo(0 s0ste, and
data standards based on nursin( infor,atics principlesCtheories# It
further deals with the utili/ation of clinical infor,ation s0ste,s in the
,ana(e,ent and decision2,a'in( of patient care# laborator0
session shall be provided for practice application#
Course Credit 6 % units lectureD ) unit laborator0
Contact
HoursCse,
6
9= lecture hoursD B+ laborator0 hours
Prere1uisite 6 Colle(e l(ebra
Place,ent 6 %
nd
Near& Su,,er
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course and (iven relevant actual or si,ulated
situationsCconditions& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 concepts& theories and principles of infor,atics in nursin(
and health care
%# Discuss issues and trends in infor,atics relevant to nursin( and
health
Course Outline 6 # Co,puters and nursin(
)# Co,puters and nursin(
%# Historical perspectives of nursin( and the co,puter
9# Electronic health record fro, a historical perspective
-# Co,puter s0ste,
)# Co,puter hardware
%# Co,puter software and s0ste,s
9# Open source and free software
+# Data processin(
B# The internet6 a nursin( resource
=# PD and wireless devices
$# Incorporatin( evidence6 use of co,puter2based clinical
decision support s0ste, for health professionals
C# Issues in infor,atics
)# Nursin( infor,atics and healthcare polic0
%# The role of technolo(0 in the ,edication2use process
9# Healthcare data standards
+# Electronic health record s0ste,s6 <#S# federal initiatives
and publicCprivate partnerships
B# Dependable s0ste,s for 1ualit0 care
=# Nursin( ,ini,u, data set s0ste,s
D# Infor,atics theor0
$.
)# Theories& ,odels and fra,ewor's
%# dvanced ter,inolo(0 s0ste,s
9# I,ple,entin( and up(radin( clinical infor,ation s0ste,s
E# Practice application
)# Practice application
%# Critical care applications
9# Co,,unit0 health applications
+# ,bulator0 care s0ste,s
B# Internet tools for advanced nursin( practice
=# Infor,atics solutions for e,er(enc0 preparedness and
response
$# Aendor applications
F# Consu,erEs use of infor,atics
)# Consu,er and patient use of co,puters for health
%# Decision support for consu,ers
8# International perspectives
)# Nursin( infor,atics in Canada
%# Nursin( infor,atics in Europe
9# Pacific Ri,
+# Nursin( infor,atics in sia
B# Nursin( infor,atics in South ,erica
H# The future of infor,atics
)# Future directions
Course Na,e 6 CARE O+ C*IENTS GITH PRO'*EMS IN OC,GENATION; +*UID
AND E*ECTRO*,TE 'A*ANCE; NUTRITION AND META'O*ISM
AND ENDOCRINE
Course Code 6 NC3 ).9
Course
Description
This course deals with the principles and techni1ues of nursin( care
,ana(e,ent of sic' clients across lifespan with e,phasis on the adult
and the older person& population (roup in an0 settin( with
alterationsCproble,s in o50(enation& fluid and electrol0te balance&
nutrition and ,etabolis, and endocrine function#
Course Credit G units lecture& = units R7E !) unit S'ills 7abD B units Clinical"
Contact
HoursCse, )++ hours lecture and 9.= hours R7E
Prere1uisite NC3 ).%
Place,ent 9rd 0ear& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
t the end of the course& and (iven actual clients with proble,s in
o50(enation& fluid and electrol0te balance& nutrition and ,etabolis,& and
endocrine function& the student should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of individuals& fa,ilies in
co,,unit0 and hospital settin(s#
2 ssess with clientCs hisCherCtheir conditionChealth status
throu(h interview& ph0sical e5a,ination& interpretation of
laborator0 findin(s
2 Identif0 actual and at2ris' nursin( dia(nosis
2 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
$)
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis
2 I,ple,ent plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0
2 Evaluate the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs condition ad
outco,es of care
%# Ensure a well or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation s0ste,D
9# Relate with clientCs and their fa,il0 and the health tea,
appropriatel0D
+# Observe bioethical conceptsC principles& core values and nursin(
standards in the care of clientsD and&
B# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth of self and others#
Course Outline 6 I# The individual client with proble,s in o50(enation& fluid H electrol0te
balance& nutrition and ,etabolis, H endocrine function6
# Ris' factors a,on( clients that contribute to the develop,ent of
proble,s in the followin(6
)# O50(enation J cardiovascular ris' factors !,odifiable and non2
,odifiable
%# Fluid and electrol0te J potential factors for e5ceedin( renal
reserve capacit0& dietar0 habits to include salt inta'e&
h0pertension& infection& diabetes
9# Nutrition and ,etabolis, 2 ris' factors related to ,alnutrition&
obesit0
+# Endocrine function 2 ris' factors related to endocrine h0po or
h0per2functionin(
-# Identifies si(nificant sub@ective data fro, the client histor0 related to
proble,s in o50(enation& fluid electrol0te & nutrition and ,etabolis,
and endocrine function
)# Chief co,plaints
%# Relevant infor,ation& to include eleven functional patterns
Health Perception ,ana(e,ent pattern
NutritionalC,etabolic pattern
Eli,ination pattern
ctivit0Ce5ercise patterns
Co(nitiveCperceptual pattern
Sleep2rest pattern
Self perception Jself concept pattern
Role relationship pattern
Se5ualit02reproductive pattern
Copin(2stress tolerance pattern
Aalue2belief pattern
C# Principles and techni1ues of ph0sical e5a,ination in newborn&
children& adults& deviations fro, nor,al6
)# O50(enation
a# Inspection J (as e5chan(eD perfusion
b# Palpation J (as e5chan(eD perfusion
c# Percussion J (as e5chan(e
d# uscultation J (as e5chan(e J heart sound& breath
sound& deviations D fluid transport
$%
%# Fluid and electrol0te balance
a# Inspection J si(ns of deh0dration& overh0dration&
b# Palpation J ede,a& ascites& nec' vein fillin(& hand vein fillin(&
neuro,uscular irritabilit0& characteristic of pulse
c# Percussion J abdo,en for presence of air& fluid
d# uscultation J rates
9# 8astrointestinal Function J IPP
a# Inspection J color& te5ture of s'in& ,ucous ,e,brane&
(rowth patterns& scars& ,asses
b# usculation J bowel sounds& bruits
c# Palpation J focus on 8IT for presence of ,asses& ascites&
rebound tenderness& distention
d# Percussion J liver span& ,asses& ascites
+# 3etabolis, and endocrine function !focus on
8IT& s0ste,ic effects of endocrine ,alfunction" 2IPP
a# Inspection J color& te5ture of s'in& ,ucous ,e,brane&
(rowth patterns& obesit0
b# usculation J bruit& heart sounds& breath sounds
c# Palpation J or(an 2 th0roid enlar(e,ent& ,asses& ede,a
d# Percussion J fluid& ede,a
e# Others J wei(ht& dela0ed healin( of wounds
C# Results and i,plications of dia(nosticClaborator0 e5a,inations of
clients with reference to proble,s in6
)# O50(enation6
a# Screenin( procedure J pea' flow ,eter
b# Dia(nostic procedures
Non2invasive6
2 Pul,onar06 e#(# sputu, ,icroscop0& chest 52ra0&
pul,onar0 function tests& s,o'e anal0/er
Fa(erstro, test J standardi/ed de(ree of nicotine
dependence
2 Cardiac6 ultrasound& EC8& %2D echo& stress test&
2 Aascular6 doppler ultrasono(raph0
2 -lood6 pulse o5i,eter #
Invasive6
2 Pul,onar06 bronchoscop0& -8& thoracentesis&
pul,onar0 an(io(raph0
2 Cardiac6 CO deter,ination& cardiac catheteri/ation&
CAP& he,od0na,ics ,onitorin(& en/0,e levels&
Seru,& Cholesterol&
2 Aascular6 an(io(raph0&
2 -lood6 C-C and bone ,arrow biops0
%# Fluid and Electrol0te -alance6
a# Dia(nostic tests
Non2invasive6 electrol0te deter,ination& inta'e and
output& :<-2IAP and ultrasound
Invasive J biops0&
b# 4ei(ht& AS
9# 8astrointestinal function
$9
Non2invasive6 ultrasound of the abdo,en& stool culture
Invasive6 to include6 bariu, swallow& esopha(oscop0&
biops0& c0tolo(0 e5a,ination& (astric secretion
anal0sis& endoscop0 !(astroscop0& duodenoscop0"&
proctosi(,oidoscop0 and rectal e5a,ination
+# 3etabolic and endocrine function
a# Screenin(6 (lucose tolerance test
Non2invasive6 e#(# 8I 52ra0& ultrasound abdo,en&
Radio2iodine assa0 !RI"& protein bound iodine !P-I"&
th0roid scan& free th0ro5in level& basal ,etabolic rate
!-3R"& th0ro5in sti,ulatin( hor,one !TSH" test& O8TT
!8lucose tolerance test" urinal0sis !(l0cosuria& 'etonuria"
Invasive6 e#(# percutaneous transhepatic
cholan(io(ra,& liver function test & deru, th0ro5ine and
triiodoth0ronine test& Iodine )9) upta'e& blood su(ar
tests ! fastin( blood su(ar !F-S"& rando, blood
su(ar !R-S"& (l0cos0lated he,o(lo(in !H(b"& two2hour
post prandial blood (lucose& endocrine assa0
D# Pathoph0siolo(ic 3echanis,s6
)# lterations in o50(enation
a# lteration in (as e5chan(e J ventilator0 d0sfunction& i,paired
diffusion& i,paired perfusion
b# lteration in cardiac perfor,ance J heart rate proble,s&
I,paired stro'e volu,e secondar0 to altered preload&
afterload& ,0ocardial contractilit0
c# lteration in vascular inte(rit0 J transport networ'
i,pair,ent
d# lteration in o50(en carr0in( capacit0 of the blood J
decreased circulatin( er0throc0tes !ane,ia" & increased
circulatin( er0throc0tes!pol0c0the,ia"
%# Fluid electrol0te i,balances
a# Aolu,e i,pair,ent J fluid volu,e deficit& fluid volu,e
e5cess& third space fluid shift
b# Os,otic i,balances J h0ponatre,ia& h0pernatre,ia
c# Ionic concentration proble,s J h0po2 and h0per'ale,iaD
h0po2 and h0percalce,iaD h0po and h0perchlore,iaD h0po2
and h0per,a(nese,iaD h0po2 and h0perphosphate,ia
d# cid and base i,balances J ,etabolic acidosis and
al'alosisD respirator0 acidosis and al'alosis
9# lterations in 8IT function
a# Disturbances in in(estion J proble,s in buccal cavit0 and
esopha(us
b# Disturbances in di(estion J peptic acid disease& (astritis and
(astric cancer
c# Disturbances in absorption J ,alnutrition& ,alabsorption
s0ndro,e and infla,,ator0 bowel conditions
d# Disturbances in eli,ination J bowel obstruction&
he,orrhoids& diarrhea and constipation
+# lterations in endocrine function
$+
a# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the pituitar0 or(an
b# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the h0pothala,us
c# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the th0roid or(an
d# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the parath0roid or(an
e# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the adrenal or(an
f# H0po2 and H0perfunction of the (onads
(# Proble,s in (lucose ,etabolis, J h0po(l0ce,ia and
h0per(l0ce,ia !ID3& NIDD3"
E# Nursin( dia(noses ta5ono,0 pertinent to proble,sC alteration in6
)# O50(enation
a# Ineffective breathin( pattern
b# Ineffective airwa0 clearance
c# I,paired (as e5chan(e
d# Inabilit0 to sustain spontaneous ventilation
e# D0sfunctional ventilator0 weanin( response
f# Decreased cardiac output !CO"
(# ltered tissue perfusion s0ste,ic
h# I,paired (as e5chan(e related to altered O% carr0in(
capacit0 of blood due to decreased er0throc0tesChe,o(lobin
i# ctivit0 intolerance related to ,alnutrition& tissue h0po5ia&
%# Fluid and electrol0te i,balance
a# Ris' for fluid volu,e deficit
b# Fluid volu,e deficit
c# Fluid volu,e e5cess
d# Hi(h ris' for in@ur0 related to electrol0te deficitCe5cess
e# Hi(h ris' for in@ur0 related to acidCbase i,balance
f# ltered urinar0 eli,ination
(# I,paired inte(u,entar0 inte(rit0
9# 8astrointestinal function
a# lteration in nutrition less than bod0 re1uire,ent
b# lteration in nutrition ,ore than bod0 re1uire,ent
c# lteration in oral ,ucous ,e,brane inte(rit0
d# lteration in co,fort6 epi(astric painCabdo,inal pain
e# Fluid volu,e deficit
+# Endocrine function
a# lterations in nutrition less than bod0 re1uire,ent
b# Fluid volu,e deficit
c# ctivit0 intolerance
F# Principles of various ,odalities of ,ana(e,ent
)# Health pro,otive
%# Disease preventive
9# Curative and restorative
8# Principles of ,ana(e,ent
)# For altered pul,onar0 function
irwa0 patenc0
O50(en therap0
de1uate ventilation
Dru( therap0
H0dration
$B
Re,oval of secretion
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plications
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
%# For cardiac function
He,od0na,ics ,onitorin(
O% therap0
Dru( therap0
H0dration
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plications
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
9# O50(en carr0in( capacit0 of the blood
-lood co,ponent replace,ent
O% therap0
Dru( therap0
H0dration
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plications
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
+# Fluid Aolu,e Deficit
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
-lood transfusion as needed
Dru( therap0 2 electrol0te
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
B# Fluid Aolu,e E5cess
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 J diuretics& electrol0tes
Dietar0 restriction 2 sodiu,
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
=# Electrol0te Deficit J h0ponatre,ia& h0po'ale,ia& h0pocalce,ia&
h0po,a(nese,ia& h0pophosphate,ia
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 J electrol0te replace,ent
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
$=
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
$# Electrol0te E5cess2 h0pernatre,ia& h0per'ale,ia&
h0percalce,ia& h0per,a(nese,ia& h0perphosphate,ia
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 J electrol0te replace,ent
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
G# 3etabolic l'alosis J -ase bicarbonate e5cess
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 2
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
*# 3etabolic cidosis J base bicarbonate deficit
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
).# Respirator0 l'alosis J carbonic acid deficit
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
))# Respirator0 cidosis J carbonic acid e5cess
Deter,ination of cause
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)%# Disturbances in in(estion
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
$$
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)9# Disturbances in di(estion
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)+# Disturbances in absorption
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)B# Disturbances in eli,ination
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)=# Disturbances in hepatic& biliar0 and pancreatic functions
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
H0dration
Dru( therap0
Dietar0 ,ana(e,ent
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)$# Disturbances in endocrine h0po2function
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 J diuretics& electrol0tes
Dietar0 restriction 2 sodiu,
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
$G
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
)G# Disturbances in endocrine h0perfunction
Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
Dru( therap0 J diuretics& electrol0tes
Dietar0 restriction 2 sodiu,
Supportive ,ana(e,ent
Prevention of infection
Prevention of co,plication
Prevention of ps0chosocial proble,s
Rehabilitation
H# Phar,acolo(ic actions& therapeutic uses& side effects& indications&
contraindications& and nursin( responsibilities6
)# Pul,onar0
-ronchodilators
E5pectorants
ntitussives
ntihista,ines
%# Cardiac
S0,patho,0,etic a(ents
S0,pathol0tic a(ents
nti2an(inal a(ents
nti2arrh0th,ic a(ents
n(iotensin convertin( en/0,e inhibitors
ntilipe,ic a(ents
nticoa(ulant a(ents
Thro,bol0tics
Peripheral vascular a(ents
9# -lood
He,atinics
Aita,in supple,ents
+# Fluid
a# Parenteral fluids J
h0potonic&
h0pertonic
isotonic solutions
B# Electrol0te
Sodiu,
Potassiu,
Calciu,
3a(nesiu,
Phosphate
=# Diuretics
Potassiu,2sparin(
Potassiu,2losin(
Os,otic diuretics
$# Aita,in D supple,ents
$*
G# 8astrointestinal& hepato2biliar0 and pancreatic function
ntie,etics
nticoa(ulant
He,atinics a(ents
7a5atives and stool softeners
ntipruritus
Aita,in supple,ent
ntacids
ntih0perlipide,ics
ntispas,odics
ntidiarrheal
*# Endocrine function
Corticosteroids
lpha2adrener(ic bloc'in( a(ents
lpha2adrener(ic bloc'in( a(ents
-eta2adrener(ic bloc'in( a(ents
T0rosine inhibitors
Dopa,ine receptor anta(onists
8lucocorticoids
Parath0roid hor,one a(ents
Th0roid hor,one a(ents
Insulin
Oral h0po(l0ce,ic a(ents
10. Perioperative care
Preoperative J pre2operative ,edications
Intraoperative J anaesthetic a(ents J(eneral& spinal& bloc's
Postoperative J anal(esics& opioids& antip0retics&
antibiotics
I# Purpose& indications& nursin( responsibilities for the followin(
sur(ical and special procedures6
)# Pul,onar0
a# Sur(ical procedures J tracheosto,0& thoracosto,0& lun(
resection& lobecto,0& pneu,onecto,0& thoracoplast0&
decortication
b# Special procedures J endotrachealCtracheal suctionin( and
care& hu,idification& IPP-& ventilator0 assist
%# Cardiac
a# Sur(ical procedures J coronar0 arter0 b0pass& pace,a'er
insertion& valve replace,ent& repair of con(enital abnor,alit0&
insertion of ventricular assist device& heart transplant
b# Special procedures J laser therap0& basic life support&
advance life support
9# Aascular
a# Sur(ical procedures J endarterecto,0& aneur0s,ecto,0&
insertion of intravascular stents
b# Special procedures J application of antie,bolic stoc'in(s
=# -lood for,in( or(ans
G.
a# Sur(ical procedures J bone ,arrow aspiration& bone ,arrow
transplant
b# Special procedures 2 blood co,ponent transfusion& reverse
isolation
B# Renal d0sfunction
a# 3a@or sur(ical procedures 2 nephrecto,0& nephrosto,0&
c0stecto,0& ureterosto,0& renal transplants& urinar0 diversion
b# Special procedures 2 peritoneal dial0sis& he,odial0sis& bladder
trainin(& c0stocl0sisCbladder irri(ation
=# 8astrointestinal d0sfunction
a# Sur(ical procedures J (astrosto,0& (astrecto,0& colosto,0&
he,orrhoidecto,0& (astrointestinal b0pass& ileosto,0
b# Special procedures J parenteral h0perali,entationD feedin( per
naso(astric& @e@unosto,0& (astrosto,0 tubesD colosto,0 care
and irri(ation& dietar0 plannin( for co,,on 8T and endocrine
proble,sD ad,inisterin( ,edications via N8T& F tube& 8 tubeD
hot sit/ bath
$# Endocrine d0sfunction
a# Sur(ical procedures J
Th0roidecto,0&
Parath0roidecto,0
b# Special procedures J
,onitorin( of blood (lucose levels&
,aintenance of blood (lucose J diet& e5ercise& dru(s
F# Safe and co,prehensive perioperative nursin( care
)# ssess,ent and care durin( the perioperative period
%# Techni1ues in assistin( the sur(ical tea, durin( the operation
9# Principles of safet0& co,fort and privac0 durin( the perioperative
period
1.Nursin( responsibilities durin( the perioperative period
Preoperative 2 ph0sical& ps0cholo(ical& spiritual preparation
Intraoperative J circulatin( nurse functions& scrub nurse
functions
Postoperative J airwa0& breathin(& circulation priorities#
3eetin( the ph0sical& ps0cholo(ical and spiritual needs of
the client#
:# StepsCpointers in decision ,a'in( and prioriti/ation with clientCs
havin( proble,s in o50(enation& fluid and electrol0te balance&
,etabolic and endocrine function
7# Principles& concepts and applications of bioethics in the care of
clients
3# Developin( outco,e criteria for clients with proble,s in
o50(enation& fluid and electrol0te balance& ,etabolic and
endocrine function
N# ppropriate dischar(e plan includin( health education
O# ccurate recordin( and docu,entation
8uide for R7E
Provide opportunities to de,onstrate the procedures for o50(enation&
fluid electrol0tes balance& nutrition and ,etabolis,& endocrine functions&
G)
and intra2operative care#
Re(ardin( the intra2operative care e5perience& provide opportunities for
the followin(6
)# ct as a circulatin( nurse in THREE !9" 3FOR
S<R8IC7 CSES IN THE HOSPIT7 SETTIN8
%# ct as a scrub nurse in T 7EST THREE !9" 3FOR
ARIED S<R8IC7 CSES IN THE HOSPIT7 SETTIN8
ON7N
In the event that the re1uired co,petencies are not developed
within the allotted hoursCwee's& the nursin( studentCs shall be
re1uired to e5tend hisCher Related 7earnin( E5perience !R7E"
e5posure until the e5pected co,petencies are satisfactoril0
achieved#
To standardi/e docu,entation& a prescribed for, shall be
acco,plished upon co,pletion of the related clinical e5perience#
Provide opportunities for actual hospital and co,,unit0 e5periences to
ensure that co,petencies are developed#
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
>these could
be found in
nursin( s'ills
lab& base
hospital&
affiliatin(
centers?
lteration in O50(enation6 O50(en !O%" tan'& O% re(ulator& hu,idifier&
,on'e0 wrench& O% tubin(s& O% cannulaCcatheter& O% ,as's& croupette&
O% tent& suction catheters& suction ,achine& suction catheters& o50,eter&
pea' flow ,eter& ventilator0 support e1uip,ents& nebuli/er& one2wa0Ctwo2
wa0Cthree2wa0 water seal draina(e& ,icroscope& (lass slide& -P
apparatus& stethoscope& basic life support ,odel& cardiac ,onitor& E:8
,achine cardiac arrest board& (loves& ton(ue depressor& -lood
transfusion set& he,o(lobin test
lteration in fluid electrol0te balance 2 wei(hin( scale& tape ,easure&
stethoscope& IA tubin(s& different t0pes of IA fluids !h0potonic& h0pertonic
and isotonic"& peritoneal dial0sis set& dial0/in( solution& he,odial0sis
,achine

lteration in nutrition and ,etabolis, J bod0 wei(ht& tape ,easure& -3R&
bod0 fat anal0ser& antropho,etric ,easure,ent& special diets&
naso(astric or (astrosto,0 feedin(& enterosto,al care !colosto,0&
ileustio,0"& hot Sit/ bath&
lteration in endocrine function J blood (lucose ,onitorin(& 'etone
deter,ination& diet therap0 co,putation for diabetics& insulin in@ection&
Pain 2 ,easure,ent of pain perception
Perioperative care 2 pre2operative care !ph0sical& ps0cholo(ical and
spiritual preparation" intraoperative6 !(ownin(& (lovin(& si,ulated OR
G%
table& scrubs Etc"D postoperative care6 !suction apparatus& oral airwa0&
endotracheal tube& naso(astricC(astrosto,0 tubes& different t0pes of
dressin(s"
Course Na,e 6 'IOSTATISTICS
Course Code 6 -iostat
Course
Description
6 This course is desi(ned to ,eet the introductor0 statistical needs of
students in the health related disciplines# The stud0 includes topics on
collection and presentation of the different statistical data used in
health ad,inistration& fre1uenc0& distribution& ,easures of central
tendencies& ,easures of variabilit0& nor,al distribution and h0pothesis
testin(#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 Colle(e l(ebra
Place,ent 6 9
rd
Near& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course and (iven relevant si,ulated situationsC
conditions& the student will be able to appl0 the concepts& theories and
principles of biostatistics !fro, collection and presentation of the
different statistical data used in health ad,inistration& fre1uenc0&
distribution& ,easures of central tendencies& ,easures of variabilit0&
nor,al distribution and h0pothesis testin(" in nursin( and health
related disciplines#
Course Outline 6 # Introduction
)# Definition
%# -ranchesC'inds of statistics
9# S0,bols used
-# Statistical data collection
)# Health care overview
%# Data collection
%# <ses of data
C# Co,,on statistical data used in health ad,inistration
)# Population census
%# Percenta(e of occupanc0
9# 3ortalit0C,orbidit0 rates
+# utops0 rules
B# 7en(th of sta0Cdischar(e
=# 3iscellaneous rates
D# Data presentation
)# Tabular presentation
a# Table (or,ats
G9
b# Fre1uenc0 distribution table
c# 8raphical presentation
d# Data presentation via co,puter
E# 3easures of central tendencies
)# 3ean
%# 3edian
9# 3ode
+# Ran'sC1uantiles
F# 3easures of variabilit0
)# Ran(e
%# vera(e deviation
9# ;uartile deviation
+# Aariance
B# Standard Deviation
8# Nor,al distribution
)# Nor,al curve
%# Nor,al curve areas
9# pplication of the nor,al curve areas
H# H0pothesis testin(
Definition of ter,s
T0pesC'inds of test
Steps in testin( h0pothesis
Co,,on statistical tests used
I# Aalidit0 and reliabilit0 testin(
Course Na,e 6 ECONOMICS GITH TACATION AND *AND RE+ORM
Course Code 6 Econ
Course
Description
6 This course is an introduction to econo,ics& the basic concepts of
,icroecono,ics& ,one0 and ban'in(& econo,ic (rowth and
develop,ent and international econo,ics and its i,plication to
nursin(# lso discussed are the basic concepts of ta5ation and land
refor,#
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours
Place,ent 6 9
rd
Near& )
st
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
To introduce the students to the concepts of econo,ics applied to
health and enable the, to appreciate and appl0 the principles in
health pro(ra,& decision2,a'in( and develop,ent# t the end of the
course& the student shall be able to6
)# ppreciate the basic concepts and rationale of econo,ics#
%# Discuss the concept of health with e,phasis on the use of health
outco,es#
9# ppl0 the basic concepts of the law of suppl0 and de,and to health
related issues#
+# Discuss the various roles of the different health sectors and in the
provisions of health (oods and services and anal0/e how the
(overn,ent and private health sectors finance health care#
G+
B# Describe the basic principles of evaluatin( health pro(ra,s and
pro@ects#
Course Outline 6 I# Introduction to Econo,ics
9# The Concepts of Econo,ics
a# 3anEs
wor' a(ainst scarcit0
b# 8ener
al econo,ics resources6 land& labor& capital H technolo(0
c# The
universal ob@ective of attainin( the ,a5i,u, output out of a
(iven input
d# Three
co,ponents of econo,ics6 alternative choices& the choices
and their costs& the effect of choices on the future
II# 8eneral econo,ic concepts6 the law of suppl0 and de,and
)# The de,and curve
a# Characteristics of the de,and curveD the law of downward
slopin( de,and
b# Relationships between the price of (oods and the 1uantit0
de,anded
c# Econo,ic factors which affect the de,and curve
d# De,and shift
%# The Suppl0 curve
a# Characteristics of the suppl0 curve
b# The 7aw of upward slopin( suppl06 relationship between the
price of (oods and the 1uantit0 of procedures are willin( to
suppl0
c# Econo,ic factors which affect the suppl0 of (oods
d# The suppl0 shift
9# The suppl0 and de,and inter2relationships
a# Price& de,and and suppl0
b# The e1uilibriu, point
c# Elasticities
Case No# )6 Cases on law of suppl0 and de,and appl0 to healthcare
polic0 ,a'in(
III# Introduction to the concept of health
)# Definition of health
%# How is LhealthM ob@ectivel0 ,easuredQ
9# 4hat deter,ines healthQ The underl0in( and pro5i,ate
deter,inants of health
IA# Econo,ics and the health care sector
)# De,and for health care6 deter,inants of health see'in(
behavior6
a# Econo,ic variables which affect the de,and for health care
b# De,o(raphic variables which affect the de,and for health
care
c# 4h0 are health services and co,,odities different fro,
other consu,er (oodsQ
GB
%# The suppl0 of health services
a# Factors which affect the suppl0 of health ,anpower
b# Trade2off between hi(h 1ualit0 ,anpower and abundant
suppl0
c# E5periences fro, ,anpower substitution
d# E5periences fro, other input substitution
9# Concept of de,o(raphic transition
Chan(es in a(e& health ris's and health Jstoc' and its
effect on6
a# Probabilit0 of (ettin( ill
b# The t0pe of illnesses e5perienced
c# The t0pe of health care co,,odities de,anded
9#% Population co,position& de,o(raphic transition and its
applications on health pro(ra, plannin(
Case No# %6 L4here do we put our ,one0QM case on de,o(raphic
transition& population& co,position& and co,prehensive health
pro(ra,s of Fapan and the Philippines
A# Econo,ic evaluation of health pro(ra,s
)#Health cost concepts
T0pe of costs6 direct and indirect costs& recurrent and
capitali/ed costs
%# Cost ,ini,i/ation >description?
9# Cost benefit anal0sis >description?
+# Cost utilit0 anal0sis >description?

AI# Description of the health care sector
Reaction Paper6 LHealth Status of the Philippines and siaM
AII# Health finance and ,ana(ed care
)# Current trends and (rowth of alternative ,oods of healthcare
financin( in the Philippines
Out2of2poc'etCfee2for service
3edical insurance
Health ,aintenance or(ani/ations and other ,ana(ed care
or(ani/ations
%# Out2of2poc'et healthcare financin(6 advanta(es and
disadvanta(es
9# Concepts6 ,edical insurance
Costs and pricin( of ,edical insurance6 actuarial !,edical"
costs and ad,inistrative costs
+# Health ,aintenance or(ani/ations6 an off2shoot of ,edical
insurance and e,phasis on preventive and pro,otive healthcare
8rowth and trends of the H3O industr0
Conceptual fra,ewor' of the or(ani/ation of H3Os
B# Other ,ana(ed2care or(ani/ations6 description and concepts
Chan(in( roles of ph0sicians& nurses and allied ,edical
professionals under a ,ana(ed2care s0ste,
G=
E,phasis on efficienc0 outco,es
AII2# Descriptive stud0 on Philippine health ,aintenance
or(ani/ations
)# Trends in Philippine H3Os
%# E5a,ples of H3O plan benefit covera(e
9# (li,pse on the financialCoperational perfor,ance of H3Os
AIII# Ta5ation
IP# 7and refor,
Course Na,e6 6 CARE O+ C*IENTS GITH PRO'*EMS IN IN+*AMMATOR, AND
IMMUNO*OGIC RESPONSE AND PERCEPTION AND
COORDINATION
Course Code 6 NC3 ).+
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the concepts& principles and theories of hu,an
behavior and the care of the sic' client across the lifespan with
e,phasis on the adult and the older person& population (roup
e5periencin( alterations in Infla,,ator0 and I,,unolo(ic Response
and perception and coordination in varied settin(s#
Course Credit 6 B units lecture& + units R7E !)unit s'ills lab& 9 unit clinicals"
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
*. 7ecture HoursC %.+ R7E Hours
Prere1uisite 6 NC3 ).9
Place,ent 6 9
rd
Near& %
nd
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
t the end of the course& and (iven actual clients& population (roup&
with proble,s in infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic response and
perception and coordination& the student should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of individuals& fa,ilies in
co,,unit0 and hospital settin(s#
2 ssess with clientCs hisCherCtheir conditionChealth status
throu(h interview& ph0sical e5a,ination& interpretation of
laborator0 findin(s#
2 Identif0 actual and at2ris' nursin( dia(nosis#
2 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis#
2 I,ple,ent plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0#
2 Evaluate the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs condition ad
outco,es of care#
%# Ensure a well2or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation s0ste,#
9# Relate with clientCs and their fa,il0 and the health tea,
appropriatel0#
+# Observe bioethical conceptsC principles and core values and
nursin( standards in the care of clients#
B# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth of self and others#
Course Outline 6 I# lteration in infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic response
# Ris' factors assess,ent and screenin( procedures a,on(
G$
clients that contribute to the develop,ent of proble,s in
infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction
-# Si(nificant sub@ective data fro, client J relevant infor,ation
based on chief co,plaints& functional patterns& includin(
ps0chosocial and behavioral assess,ent
%# lterations in perception and coordination
# Ris' factors assess,ent and screenin( procedures a,on(
clients that contribute to the develop,ent of proble,s in
perception and coordination

-# Si(nificant sub@ective data fro, client J relevant infor,ation
based on chief co,plaints& functional patterns& includin(
ps0chosocial and behavioral assess,ent
C# Principles and techni1ues of ph0sical e5a,ination in newborn&
children H adults and deviations fro, nor,al in perception H
coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reactions
a# Inspection J color& lesions& ,asses
b# Palpation J tur(or& tenderness& ,asses& bod0
te,perature& tenderness
%# Neurolo(ic assess,ent
a# Inspection6 loss of consciousness !7OC"& hearin(& si(ht &
papillar0 chan(es& (ait& posture& D7& ,uscle stren(th&
dischar(e
b# Palpation6 tenderness& ,uscle stren(th
c# Percussion6 refle5es
9# Aisual and auditor0 assess,ent
a# Inspection6 hearin(& si(ht& papillar0 chan(es& dischar(e&
bleedin(
b# Palpation6 pain& tenderness& presence of ,assClesions
+# 7oco,otion assess,ent
a# Inspection6 posture and (ait& D7& swellin(& atroph0&
defor,it0& defor,it0& ,uscle stren(th& dischar(e
b# Palpation6 deviationCli,itation in ran(e of ,otion !RO3"&
tenderness& defor,it0 of @oints& ,uscle si/e and stren(th&
crepitation on ,ove,ent of @oints& presence of
subcutaneous nodules
c# Palpation6 tur(or& tenderness& ,asses& bod0
te,perature& tenderness
D# Results and i,plications of dia(nosticClaborator0 e5a,inations of
clients with reference to proble,s in6
)# Infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction J
a# Dia(nostic tests J
Non2invasive6 urinal0sis& culture and sensitivit0
tests& 52ra0
Invasive J C-C& antistreptol0sin titer& biops0&
blood
Che,istr0& CSF& 8ra, Stainin(& E7IS& 4estern -lot&
tests for e,er(in( infections e#(# SRS
GG
%# Perception and coordination J
a# Neural re(ulation
Non2invasive dia(nostic procedures6
s'ull 52ra0& electroencephalo(ra, !EE8"&
,a(netic resonance i,a(in( !3RI"& ultrasound&
Invasive dia(nostic procedures6
cerebral an(io(raph0& lu,bar puncture& CT scan
ventriculo(ra,
b# Aisual uditor0
Non2invasive dia(nostic procedures6
visual acuit0& visual field testin(& ophthal,oscop0&
slit la,p& audio,etr0
Invasive dia(nostic procedures6
CT scan& electron0sta(,o(raph0& ear culture&
sensitivit0
c# 7oco,otion
Non2invasive dia(nostic procedures6
electro,0o(ra, !E38"
Invasive dia(nostic procedures6
biops0& cerebrospinal H s0novial fluid deter,ination&
seru, calciu,& phosphorus& al'aline phosphatase
deter,ination
E# Pathoph0siolo(ic ,echanis,s of lterations in perception and
coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and I,,unolo(ic reactions
a# Infla,,ator0 reactions
b# -acterial conditions
c# -ullous diseases
d# Infestation and parasitic diseases
e# Aaccine2preventable infectious diseases
f# Others J IDS& STDs
%# I,,unolo(ic reactions
a# H0persensitivit0 reactions
b# I,,unodeficienc0
c# utoi,,une disorders
9# Neural re(ulation
a# 3otor disturbances
b# Sei/ures
c# Sensor0 deviations
d# Head ache ad pain
e# ltered state of consciousness
+# Aisual and uditor0
a# Disturbances in visual perception6 blindness&
infla,,ator0 disturbances6 neoplastic disturbances&
trau,atic interferences with visual perception&
absence of visual perception& con(enital and neonatal
visual disturbances&
b# Disturbances in auditor0 perception6 deafnessChearin(
loss& infla,,ator0 Cinfection& trau,a& ,eniereEs
G*
s0ndro,e& de(enerative chan(es& disturbances of
hearin(& obstructive proble,s
B# 7oco,otion
a# InfectionsCInfla,,ator0 disorders
b# bnor,alities in the curvature of the spine
c# De(enerative disorders
d# Trau,atic in@uries
e# Con(enital disorders
f# -one tu,ors
F# Nursin( dia(noses ta5ono,0 pertinent to proble,sC alteration
in perception and coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction
a# I,paired s'in inte(rit0
b# ctivit0 intolerance
c# Potential for infection
d# Disturbances in self2concept
e# Ineffective fa,il0 copin(
f# Social isolation
%# Neural re(ulation
a# ltered cerebral tissue perfusion
b# I,paired verbal co,,unication
c# I,paired swallowin(
d# Potential for in@ur0
e# ctivit0 intolerance
f# Ineffective individual copin(
(# :nowled(e deficit
9# Aisual and auditor0 perception
a# lteration in sensor0 perception6 visualCauditor0
b# Potential for infection
c# Self estee, disturbance
d# Potential for in@ur0
e# :nowled(e deficit
+# 7oco,otion
a# lteration in co,fort6 painCpruritus
b# :nowled(e deficit
c# I,paired ph0sical ,obilit0
d# Disturbance in self2concept
e# ltered nutrition
8# Principles of 3ana(e,ent for altered Perception coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# Dru( therap0
c# Prevention of infection
d# Supportive ,ana(e,ent
e# Prevention of co,plications
f# Rehabilitation
%# Neural re(ulation
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# irwa0 patenc0
*.
c# O50(en therap0
d# de1uate ventilation
e# Dru( therap0
f# H0dration
(# Re,oval of secretion
h# Prevention of infection
i# Ps0chosocial interventions
@# Sei/ure precaution
'# Increased ICP precaution
l# Prevention of co,plications
,# Rehabilitation
9# Aisual and auditor0 perception
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# Dru( therap0
c# Supportive ,ana(e,ent for visualCauditor0 i,paired
d# Prevention of infection
e# Ps0chosocial interventions
f# Prevention of co,plication
(# Rehabilitation
+# 7oco,otion
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# Dru( therap0
c# Supportive ,ana(e,ent6 i,,obilit0 precaution
d# Re,oval of secretion
e# Prevention of infection
f# Prevention of co,plications
(# Rehabilitation
H# Phar,acolo(ic actions& therapeutic use& side effects& indications&
contraindication& and nursin( responsibilities for perception and
coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and I,,unolo(ic reactions
a# ntibiotics
b# ntifun(al a(ents
c# :eratol0tic a(ents
d# nticholiner(ic a(ents
e# drener(ic a(ents
f# ntihista,ines
(# nti2infla,,ator0 a(ents
h# Corticosteroids
i# I,,unolo(ic a(ents
@# Aaccines
%# Neural re(ulation
a# nti2convulsants
b# Os,otic diuretics
c# Corticosteroid
d# ntibiotics
e# ntip0retics
f# nti2infla,,ator0 a(ents
9# Aisual and auditor0 perception
*)
a# 3iotic a(ents
b# Corticosteroids
c# 30driatic a(ents
d# ntibiotics
+# 7oco,otion
a# ntibiotics
b# nti2infla,,ator0 a(ents
c# Corticosteroids
I# Purpose& indications& nursin( responsibilities for the followin(
sur(ical and special procedures in perception and coordination
)# Infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction
a# Sur(ical procedures J debride,ent& incision and
draina(e& e5cision
b# Special procedures 2 universal precaution& reverse
isolation& ,edical asepsisCsur(ical asepsis
%# Neural re(ulation
a# Sur(ical procedures6 cranioto,0& cranioplast0&
ventriculo2 peritoneal shunt
b# Special procedures6 ICP ,onitorin(& sei/ure precaution
9# Aisual and auditor0 perception
a# Sur(ical procedures6 iridecto,0& cataract procedures&
enucleation& 'eratoplast0& ,astoidecto,0&
t0,panoplast0& ,0rin(oto,0& fenestration
b# Special procedures6 instillation of otic solution& e5ternal
auditor0 canal irri(ation& hearin( aide device
+# 7oco,otion
a# Sur(ical procedures6 internalCe5ternal fi5ation&
a,putation& bone resection& open reduction&
tenorrhaph0& spinal fusion&
b# Special procedures6 application of casts& tractions&
braces& crutch wal'in(
F# Safe and co,prehensive perioperative nursin( care
)# ssess,ent ad care durin( the perioperative period
%# Techni1ues in assistin( the sur(ical tea, durin( the
operation
9# Principles of safet0& co,fort and privac0 durin( the
perioperative period
+# Nursin( responsibilities durin( the perioperative period
:# StepsCpointers in decision ,a'in( and prioriti/ation with clientCs
havin( proble,s in perception coordination& ad@ust,ent or
adaptation
7# Principles& concept and application of bioethics in the care of
clients
3# Developin( outco,e criteria for clients with proble,s in
in perception coordination and ad@ust,entCadaptation
N# ppropriate dischar(e plan includin( health education
O# ccurate recordin( and docu,entation
*%
8uide for R7E
Provide opportunities to de,onstrate the procedures for infla,,ator0
and i,,unolo(ic response& perception and coordination#
In the event that the re1uired intra2operative co,petencies in NC3
).9 are not achieved within the allotted hoursCwee's& the nursin(
studentCs shall be ,ade to co,plete the co,petencies in this course#

To standardi/e docu,entation& a prescribed for, shall be co,pleted
ri(ht after the related clinical e5perience#
Provide opportunities for actual clinical hospital and co,,unit0
e5periences to ensure co,petencies are developed#
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
!these could be
found in
nursin( s'ills
lab& base
hospital&
affiliatin(
centers"
lterations in infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reactions6 hand washin(
facilit0& isolation barrier techni1ues and ,aterials& needles and
s0rin(es for s'in testin(#
lterations in neural re(ulation6 flashli(htCpenli(ht& ton(ue depressor&
cotton& safet0 pin& refle5 ha,,er& watch with second hand#
lterations in visual and auditor06 ophthal,oscope& otoscope& penli(ht&
ear irri(atin( device& Snellen chart& tunin( for'& hearin( au(,entation
device#
lterations in loco,otion6 sand ba(& splints& t0pes of traction& t0pes of
casts& orthopedic bedCappliances& crutches& wal'er
Aideos on e5ercises& neurolo(ic assess,ent
Course Na,e 6 CARE O+ C*IENTS GITH MA*ADAPTI1E PATTERNS O+
'EHA1IOR
Course Code 6 NC3 ).B
Course
Description
6 The course is desi(ned to focus on health and illness across the
lifespan of clients& population (roups with acute and chronic ps0cho2
social difficulties and ps0chiatric illnesses#
Course Credit 6 +units lecture D %units R7E !%units Clinical"
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
$% 7ecture hoursD ).% R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 8eneral Ps0cholo(0& NC3 ).9
Co2re1uisite NC3 ).+
Place,ent 6 9
rd
NearD %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course& and (iven actual clients with ,aladaptive
patterns of behavior& the student shall be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of
individuals& fa,ilies in co,,unit0 and hospital settin(s#
2 ssess clientCs with hisCherCtheir condition throu(h
*9
,ental status e5a,ination& ph0sical e5a,ination&
interpretation of dia(nostic procedures#
2 Identif0 actual and potential nursin( dia(nosis#
2 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs
and fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis#
2 I,ple,ent plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0#
2 Evaluate the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs
condition and outco,es of care#
%# ppl0 'nowled(e and understandin( of
,aladaptive patterns of behavior in providin( safe and 1ualit0
care to clients#
9# Increase self2awareness and therapeutic use
of self in the care of clients#
+# Ensure a well2or(ani/ed and accurate
docu,entation s0ste,#
B# Relate with clientCs and their fa,il0 and the
health tea, appropriatel0#
=# Observe bioethical conceptsC principles& core
values and nursin( standards in the care of clients#
$# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth of
self and others#
Course Outline 6 I# Overview of ps0chiatric nursin(
# Evolution of ,ental health2ps0chiatric nursin( practice
-# The ,ental health nurse
1. Role
2. Essential 1ualities
C# Interdisciplinar0 tea,
D# The ,ental health illness continuu,
II# 3ental health2ps0chiatric nursin( practice
# Personalit0 theories and deter,inants of
ps0chopatholo(06 I,plications for ,ental
health2ps0chiatric nursin( practice
)# Ps0choanal0tic
%# -ehavioral
9# Interpersonal
+# Co(nitive
B# Hu,anistic
=# Ps0chobiolo(ic
$# Co(nitive
G# Ps0chosocial
*# Ps0chospiritual
).# Eclectic
-# 8eneral assess,ent considerations
)# Principles and techni1ues of h2Ps0chiatric nursin(
interview
%# 3ental status e5a,ination
9# Dia(nostic e5a,inations specific to ps0chiatric
patients
*+
C# -uildin( nurse2client relationship
)# Nurse2client interaction vs# nurse2client relationship
%# Therapeutic use of self
9# Therapeutic co,,unication
a# Characteristics
b# Techni1ues
+# 8oals in the one2to2one relationship
B# Phases in the develop,ent of nurse2client relationship
D# Docu,entation in ps0chiatric nursin( practice
)# Proble,2oriented recordin(
a# SOP
%# Narrative recordin(
9# Process recordin(
E# Therapeutic ,odalities& ps0chosocial s'ills and nursin( strate(ies
)# -ioph0sical Cso,atic interventions
a# Electroconvulsive and other so,atic therapies
b# Ps0chophar,acolo(0
%# Supportive Ps0chotherap0
a# Nurse2patient relationship therap0
b# 8roup therap0
c# Fa,il0 therap0
9# Counselin(
+# 3ental health teachin(Cclient education
B# Self2enhance,ent& (rowthCtherapeutic (roups
=# ssertiveness trainin(
$# Stress ,ana(e,ent
G# -ehavior ,odification
*# Co(nitive restructurin(
).# 3illeu therap0
))# Pla0 therap0
)%# Ps0chosocial support interventions
)9# Ps0chospiritual Interventions
)+# lternative 3edicineCTherapies
F# Concept of n5iet0
)# Definin( characteristics of n5iet0
%# 7evels of n5iet0
9# 3anifestations of 7evels of n5iet0
a# Ph0siolo(ic
b# Ps0cholo(ic
+# E(o Defense 3echanis,s
a# Four levels of Defense
8# Crisis
)# T0pes of crisis
%# Phases of Crisis Develop,ent
9#Characteristics of Crisis
+# Crisis Intervention
III# Care of clients with ,aladaptive patterns of behavior across the
lifespan !childhood& adolescent& adulthood"
# The Nursing rocess applied to Ps0chiatric Nursin( Practice6
*B
1. ssessin( hu,an response to the different
,aladaptive patterns of behavior
a# Self2awareness and <se of Self
b# -io2Ps0cho2Social and -ehavioral data
2. Nursin( Dia(nosis and Outco,e identification
3. Plannin( and i,ple,entin( nursin( intervention
a# -iolo(ical
b# Ps0chosocial
4. Evaluation and treat,ent outco,es
-# 3aladaptive Patterns of -ehavior
)# (e2Related 3aladaptive Patterns6 Disorders cross the
7ifespan
%# n5iet02Related Disorders
a# n5iet0 disorders across the lifespan
Panic Disorder
Phobias
Post trau,atic stress disorder
cute Stress disorder
Obsessive2co,pulsive disorder
8enerali/ed n5iet0 Disorder
b# So,atofor, disorders
So,ati/ation disorder
Conversion disorder
H0pochondriasis
Pain disorder
-od0 D0s,orphic disorder
c# Dissociative disorders
Depersonali/ation
Ps0cho(enic ,nesia
Ps0cho(enic Fu(ue
Dissociative Identit0 DisorderC 3ultiple
Personalit0 disorder
9# Ps0choph0siolo(ic Response and Sleep
+# Personalit0 Disorders
a# Childhood Personalit0 disorders
Conduct disorder
Oppositional Defiant -ehavior
b# OddCeccentric behaviors
Paranoid personalit0 disorder
Schi/oid personalit0 disorder
Schi/ot0pal personalit0 disorder
c# Dra,atic& e,otional& erratic behaviors
ntisocial personalit0 disorder
-orderline personalit0 disorder
Narsicistic personalit0 disorder
Histrionic personalit0 disorder
d# n5ious& fearful behaviors
Obsessive co,pulsive personalit0 disorder
*=
Dependent personalit0 disorder
voidant personalit0 disorder
e# Passive a((ressive
=# Substance2related disorders6 substance abuse&
dependence& into5ication& withdrawal and pol0substance
dependence
a# Central nervous s0ste, depressants
lcohol
Sedatives2h0pnotics and an5iol0tics
Opioids
b# Central nervous s0ste, sti,ulants
Caffeine
Nicotine
,pheta,ine and cocaine
c# Hallucino(ens
d# Cannabis
e# Inhalants
f# Nursin( Issues
$# 3ood disorders
a# Reactive attach,ent disorder
b# -ipolar I disorder
c# -ipolar II disorder
d# C0cloth0,ic disorder
e# D0sth0,ic disorder
f# 3a@or depressive disorder
(# Clients at ris' for suicidal and self2destructive behavior
G# Schi/ophrenia and other Ps0choses
a# Schi/ophrenia
Catatonic t0pe
Paranoid t0pe
<ndifferentiated t0pe
Disor(ani/ed t0pe
Residual t0pe
b# Other Ps0chotic disorders
Schi/ophrenifor, disorder
Schi/oaffective disorder
Delusional disorder
-rief ps0chotic disorder
Shared ps0chotic disorder
*# Co(nitive disorders
a# Fetal alcohol s0ndro,e
b# ttention deficit h0peractive disorder
c# utis,
d# Deliriu,
e# De,entia
f# l/hei,erEs disease
(# Diffuse 7ew0 bod0 disease
h# :orsa'offEs disease
*$
i# Huntin(tonEs disease
@# Pic'Es disease
'# Aascular and ,ulti2infarct de,entia
).# Eatin( disorders
a# Pica
b# Ru,ination
c# Feedin( disorders
d# nore5ia nervosa
e# -uli,ia nervosa
))# Ps0chose5ual disorders
a# 8ender identit0 disorder
b# Se5ual d0sfunctions
c# Paraphilias
)%# buse and violence
a# Aicti,s of violent behavior
Child
Spouse
Elderl0
b# Torture and ritual abuse
c# Rape and se5ual assault
C# 7e(al issues affectin( ,ental health nursin(
D# Future trends and issues in ,ental health nursin( practice
E# Co,,unit02based ,ental health pro(ra,s
8uide for R7E Provide opportunities to care for actual clients in the hospital and
co,,unit0 to ensure co,petencies are developed#
Course Na,e 6 'IOETHICS
Course Code 6 -ioethics
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the application of ethico2,oral and le(al
concepts and principles to issues that affect the practice of nursin(#
These provide the basis for appropriate decision ,a'in( (iven varied
situations& to prepare the learner to render effective& efficient and safe
nursin( care# Further,ore& related learnin( e5periences provide
opportunities to concreti/e co,,it,ent to nursin(# The critical thin'in(
process shall be used in the unit with the ob@ective of developin( the
intellectual capacit0 to conceptuali/e and conte5tuali/e what students
'now about particular ethico2,oral and le(al issues#
Course Credit 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
B+ lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 7o(ic& Philosoph0 of 3an
Place,ent 6 9
rd
Near& %
nd
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course and (iven actual and relevant si,ulated
situationsC conditions& the student will be able to6
)# E5plain the concepts& theories and principles of bioethics in
nursin( and health#
*G
%# ppl0 relevant bioethical principles in nursin( and health related
situations#
Course Outline 6 # Definition of ter,s
)# Ethics
%# -iolo(0
9# -ioethics
+# Health ethics
B# Professional ethics
=# Prevalence of bioethical issues
bortion
Euthanasia
Suicide
Deter,ination of death
!-iolo(ical and clinical death"
In2vitro fertili/ation
Ste, cell technolo(0
-# The hu,an person
)#The personhood
%# Hu,an acts H acts of ,an
a# 'nowled(e
b# freedo,
c# conscience
C# T0pes of ethical thou(hts
)# Cantian
%# RawlEs ethics
9# St# Tho,as 1uinas
+# Ross ethics
actualC pri,a2facie dut0
dut0 of fidelit0
dut0 of reparation
dut0 of (ratitude
dut0 of @ustice
dut0 of beneficence
dut0 of i,prove,ent
dut0 of non2,aleficence
D# The callin( of the health care provider
)# The health care profession
%# The client
9# The health care provider
+# Health care provider2client relationship
E# The ;ualities and responsibilities of a (ood health care provider
to the client& societ0 and its profession
F# Airtues& vices& H habits of a health care provider
)# Airtues
%# Aices
9# Habits
a# T0pes of (ood habits
b# T0pes of bad habits
+# Airtues of the health care provider
**
Fidelit0
Honest0
Inte(rit0
Hu,ilit0
Respect
Co,passion
Prudence
Coura(e
B# Aices of the health care
Fraud
Pride
8reed
8# -asic ethical principles
Stewardship
Totalit0
Double effect
Cooperation
Solidarit0
H# 3a@or bioethical principles
Respect for person H @ustice
Non2,aleficence
-eneficence
I# pplication of bioethical principles to the care of the sic'
)# Functions of infor,ed consent
Protective and participative
%# Ri(hts of a patient
Course Na,e 6 NURSING RESEARCH I
Course Code 6 NRes I
Course
Description
6
This is an introductor0 course intended to e1uip the nursin( students
with concepts& principles in research startin( fro, an overview of the
,a@or phases of the research process# The course will include
discussions fro, for,ulation to disse,ination of research findin(s&
focus on the for,ulation of a research proble, to the selection of the
research desi(n& plannin( and choosin( the appropriate research
tools for data (atherin(# This course will re1uire the student of (roup
to present a research proposal in a collo1uiu, with the application of
'nowled(e and de,onstration of s'ills and attitude in the
conceptual& desi(n and plannin( phases of the research process#
Course Credit % units lecture )unit R7E
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
9= lecture hoursD B) R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 -iostatistics
Place,ent 6
9rd
0ear& %nd se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course and (iven actual situation& the student will be
able to6
)# Discuss the ,a@or phases of the research process#
)..
%# Present a (roup research proposal based on an identified
clinicalCsituational proble,#
Course Outline 6

# Introduction to nursin( research
)# Definition of nursin( research
%# The i,portance of research in nursin(
9# Roles of nurses in research
+# Evolution of nursin( research
B# Purposes of nursin( research

-# Overview of the research process in 1uantitative and 1ualitative
studies
)# 3a@or phases of a research process
a# The conceptual phase
For,ulatin( and deli,itin( the proble,
Sources of research proble,
Criteria in evaluatin( research proble,
Criteria for statin( research proble,
b# Reviewin( the related literature
Purpose of literature review
Cate(ories of references
7ocatin( relevant literature for research review
c# Definin( the fra,ewor' and developin( conceptual
and theoretical fra,ewor's
d# Definition of i,portant ter,s6 concept& construct&
conceptual ,odels and statistical ,odels
e# For,ulatin( h0potheses
Purpose of research h0potheses
T0pes of h0potheses
Criteria considered when statin( h0potheses
%# The Desi(n and plannin( phases
a# Selectin( a research desi(n
b# 3a@or cate(ories of research desi(n
E5peri,ental desi(ns
Non2e5peri,ental desi(ns
;ualitative desi(ns
c# Characteristics of research desi(ns
d# Identif0in( the population to be studied
Differences between total H tar(et populations
How to deter,ine sa,ple
e# Desi(nin( the sa,plin( plan
3ethods of sa,plin(
f# Specif0in( ,ethods to ,easure variables
Pri,ar0 ,ethods
2 Self reportC1uestionnaire
2 Observation
).)
2 Interviews
2 -io2ph0siolo(ic ,easure,ents
Secondar0 ,ethods
C# Ethical aspects of nursin( research
)# Ethical principles for protectin( stud0 participants
a# -eneficence
b# Respect of hu,an di(nit0
c# Fustice
%# Procedures for protectin( stud0 participants
a# Infor,ed consent
b# Ris'Cbenefit assess,ent
c# Confidentialit0 procedures
d# Debriefin(s and referrals
e# Treat,ent of vulnerable (roups
f# Institutional reviews& boards and e5ternal reviews
D# Steps of writin( a (ood research proposal

Course Na,e6 6 CARE O+ C*IENTS GITH PRO'*EMS IN CE**U*AR
A'ERRATIONS; ACUTE 'IO*OGIC CRISIS; EMERGENC, AND
DISASTER NURSING
Course Code 6 NC3 ).=
Course
Description
6 It deals with the principles and techni1ues of nursin( care
,ana(e,ent of sic' clients across the lifespan with e,phasis on the
adult and older person with alterationCproble,s in cellular aberration&
acute biolo(ic crisis& includin( e,er(enc0 and disaster nursin( and IA
Therap0#
Course Credit 6 =units lecture& Bunits R7E !%units S'ills 7ab D 9units Clinical"
Contact
HoursCse,
6
).G lecture hours& %BB R7E Hours
Prere1uisite 6 NC3 ).+2Care of clients with proble,s in infla,,ator0 and
i,,unolo(ic response& perception and coordination
NC3 ).B2Care of clients with ,aladaptive patterns of behavior
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& )
st
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives t the end of the course& and (iven actual clients with proble,s in
cellular aberrations& acute biolo(ic crisis and e,er(enc0& the student
should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of individuals& fa,ilies
in co,,unit0 and hospital settin(s#
2 ssess with clientCs hisCherCtheir conditionChealth status
throu(h interview& ph0sical e5a,ination& interpretation of
laborator0 findin(s
2 Identif0 actual and potential nursin( dia(nosis#
2 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
).%
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis#
2 I,ple,ent plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0
2 Evaluate the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs condition ad
outco,es of care
%# Ensure a well or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation s0ste,
9# Relate with clientCs and their fa,il0 and the health tea,
appropriatel0
+# Observe bioethical conceptsC principles& core values and
nursin( standards in the care of clients
B# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth of self and others
Course Outline 6 I# The Individual across the lifespan
# Ris' factors assess,ent and screenin(
procedures a,on( clients that contribute to the develop,ent of
cellular aberration J lun(& breast& uterine& prostate& colorectal
and s'in
-# Si(nificant sub@ective data fro, client J relevant infor,ation
based on chief co,plaints& functional patterns& includin(
ps0chosocial and behavioral assess,ents
C# Principles and techni1ues of ph0sical e5a,ination in newborn&
children& adults& deviations fro, nor,al6
)# Cellular aberration
a# Inspection J vasculature& s0,,etr0& ,ove,ent&
nodules& dischar(es& ,asses
b# uscultation J heart sounds& breath sounds& bowel
sounds& vascular sounds& friction rub
c# Palpation J ,asses& tenderness& nodules& lesions&
distention
d# Percussion J (as patterns& areas of flatness and
dullness& liver span& ,asses& ascites
9# cute biolo(ic crisis or life threatenin( situation
Standard assess,ent of the criticall0 ill !focused on
histor02ta'in(& discri,inatin( PE 2 airwa0& breathin(
circulation& includin( he,od0na,ics status "
D# Results and i,plications of dia(nosticClaborator0 e5a,inations of
clients with reference to proble,s in6
)# Cellular aberration
a# Screenin(6 -SE& pap s,ear& rectal e5a,ination&
b# Non2invasive6 3RI& CT scan& bone scan& ultrasound&
th0roid scan
c# Invasive6 biops0& di(ital rectal e5a,ination& c0st
aspiration& c0stoscop0& l0,ph an(io(raph0& cerebral
arterio(raph0
%# cute biolo(ic crisisC,ultior(an proble,
a# Non2invasive6 EC8& cardiac rh0th,s&
).9
b# Invasive6 -8& he,od0na,ic ,onitorin(& CAP&
pul,onar0 capillar0 wed(e pressure !PC4P"
E# Pathoph0siolo(ic ,echanis,s6
)# Cellular aberrations
a# Solid tu,ors J lun( cancer& breast& uterine
cancer& prostate cancer& colorectal& brain cancer
b# 7i1uid tu,ors J l0,pho,as& leu'e,ias
%# cute biolo(ic crisis C,ultior(an s0ste,
d0sfunctionC e,er(enc0
Cardiac failure
cute ,0ocardial infarction
cute pul,onar0 failure
cute renal failure
Stro'e
Increased intracranial pressure
3etabolic e,er(encies J e#(# D:CHHN:
3assive bleedin(
E5tensive sur(eries
E5tensive burns
Poisonin(
E,er(in( illnesses !SRS& vian Flu"
3ultiple in@uries
F# Nursin( Dia(noses ta5ono,0 pertinent to proble,sC alteration in6
)# Cellular aberration
a# Potential for infection
b# lteration in tissue perception
c# ctivit0 intolerance
d# Potential for alteration in nutrition less than bod0
re1uire,ent
e# lteration in oral ,ucous ,e,brane inte(rit0
f# lteration in co,fort6 painCpruritus
(# Fluid volu,e deficit
%# cute biolo(ic crisisC ,ulti2or(an failure
a# I,paired (as e5chan(e
b# Inabilit0 to sustain spontaneous ventilation
c# D0sfunctional ventilator0 weanin( response
d# Decreased cardiac output !CO"
e# ltered tissue perfusion s0ste,ic
f# lterations in nutrition less than bod0 re1uire,ent
(# Fluid volu,e deficit
h# ctivit0 intolerance
8# Principles of various ,odalities of ,ana(e,ent
)# Health pro,otive
%# Disease preventive
9# Curative
+# Restorative
H# Principles of ,ana(e,ent for altered
)# Cellular aberration
).+
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# Definitive ,ana(e,entD sur(er0& che,otherap0& radiation
therap0& biotherap0
c# -lood co,ponent replace,ent
d# O% therap0
e# Dru( therap0
f# H0dration
(# Prevention of infection
h# Supportive ,ana(e,ent
i# Prevention of co,plications
@# Rehabilitation
%# cute biolo(ic crisis C ,ulti2or(an failure
a# Deter,ination and ,ana(e,ent of cause
b# 7ife savin( interventions6 basic life support& advanced
cardiac life support& first aid ,easures& fluid
resuscitation
c# 7ife ,aintainin( interventions6 airwa0 ,ana(e,ent
and care of patients with ventilator& parenteral fluid
ad,inistration includin( blood and blood co,ponent
therap0& interventions for cardiac output proble,s&
phar,acolo(ic interventions for he,od0na,ic
instabilit0& continuous he,od0na,ic ,onitorin(&
interventions for neural re(ulation& fluid and
electrol0te proble,s& nutrition and perioperative
proble,s
d# Ps0chosocial and behavioral interventions6 ,easures
to relieve an5iet0& fear& depression& critical care
concerns life6 i,,obilit0& sleep deprivation& sensor0
overload& bod0 i,a(e alterations& (rievin(&
se5ualit0& spiritualit0
e# Supportive ,ana(e,ent
f# Prevention of co,plication
(# Rehabilitation J pul,onar0& cardiac& neurolo(ic
I# Phar,acolo(ic actions& therapeutic use& side effects& indications&
contraindication& and nursin( responsibilities6
)# Cellular aberrations
a# nticancer a(ent
b# nal(esics
c# Narcotics
d# Corticosteroids
e# ntibiotics
f# ntipruritus
(# nal(esics& opioids
9# cute biolo(ic crisisC,ultior(an failure
a# nal(esics
b# Narcotics
c# Corticosteroids
d# ntih0pertensive
).B
e# Aasopressors
f# ntibiotics
(# Parenteral fluids
F# Purpose& indications& nursin( responsibilities for the followin(
sur(ical and special procedures
)# Cellular aberration
a# 3a@or sur(ical procedures6 lobecto,0& pneu,onecto,0#
,astecto,0& nephrecto,0& prostatecto,0& colecto,0&
colosto,0& bone ,arrow transplant& urinar0 diversion
b# Special procedure6 brach0therap0& radiation therap0
Reverse isolation& che,otherap0&
%# cute biolo(ic crisisC,ultior(an failure
a# Sur(ical procedure J coronar0 b0pass& an(ioplast0& s'in
(raftin(&
b# Special procedures J advanced life support& parenteral
h0perali,entation& ventilator0 support& fluid
resuscitation& first aid ,easure includin( e,er(enc0
wound and trau,a ,ana(e,ent& IA therap0
:# Safe and co,prehensive perioperative nursin( care
a# ssess,ent and care durin( the perioperative period
b# Techni1ues in assistin( the sur(ical tea, durin( the
operation
c# Principles of safet0& co,fort and privac0 durin( the
perioperative period
d# Nursin( responsibilities durin( the perioperative period
7# StepsCpointers in decision ,a'in( and prioriti/ation with clientCs
havin( proble,s in infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction&
cellular aberration& acute biolo(ic crisisC,ultior(an failure&
includin( e,er(enc0 an disaster preparedness
3# Principles& concept and application of bioethics in the care of
clients
N# Developin( outco,e criteria for clients with proble,s in
infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic reaction& cellular aberration&
acute biolo(ic crisisC,ultior(an failure& includin( e,er(enc0 an
disaster preparedness
O# ppropriate dischar(e plan includin( health education
P# ccurate recordin( and docu,entation
III# Disaster H e,er(enc0
# Definition of e,er(enc0
-# T0pes of e,er(enc0
C# Tria(e
)# Ob@ectives
%# STRT tria(e
9# 3ilitar0 tria(e
D# Hospital e,er(enc0 incident co,,and s0ste,
E# Incident co,,and education
F# Hospital operations plan
8# Personal protective e1uip,ent
).=
H# Ha/ardous ,aterials
I# Deconta,ination
F# -iolo(ical warfare and biolo(ical a(ents
:# -last in@uries
7# Natural disasters
3# Stress reactions
Post trau,atic
Stress disorder critical incident stress
,ana(e,ent
Debriefin(
N# NursesE role in disaster and e,er(enc0
IA# Intravenous parenteral therap0
# -asic foundation of IA therap0
Philosoph0
Historical bac'(round of IA therap0
Standards and co,petencies of IA therap0
-# Content
Review of anato,0 and ph0siolo(0 of the vascular
Peripheral and inte(u,entar0 s0ste,
Fluid and electrol0te therap0
Aenipuncture techni1ue on adult and children
Co,plications of IA therap0
Infection& control H ,icrobiolo(0
De,onstration of procedure
Docu,entation activit0
C# Perfor,ance scale for IA therap0

8uide for R7E
Provide opportunities to de,onstrate procedures needed in acute
biolo(ic crisis#
cute -iolo(ic Crisis6 Provide opportunities for actual e5perience to
ensure co,petencies in carin( for clients with acute biolo(ic crisis and
those with e,er(enc0 situations are developed#
For Disaster Situations6 Nou ,a0 provide si,ulated scenariosC
situations for these e5periences
IA Therap06
Facult0 ,e,ber handlin( the course ,ust have a current
certificate as IA Therapist
Provide opportunities for de,onstrationCreturn de,onstration
throu(h the use of an IA du,,0 ar, and one2on Jone
intravenous insertion
E1uip,ent and
3aterials
>these could be
Cellular berration6 -reast e5a,ination ,odel& cervical e5a,ination
,odel& safet0 (uidelines for che,otherap0 and radiotherap0& safet0
barriers& for che,otherap0 and spill 'its#
).$
found in
nursin( s'ills
lab& base
hospital&
affiliatin(
centers?
cute -iolo(ic Crisis6 Cardiac ,onitor& E:8 ,achine& o50,eter&
ventilator0 support e1uip,ent& endotracheal tubes& tracheosto,0 tube&
airwa0& -P apparatus& stethoscope& o50(en tan'& O% re(ulator&
hu,idifier& ,on'e0 wrench& O% tubin(s& O% cannulaCcatheter& O)%
,as's& croupette& O% tent& suction catheters& suction ,achine& cardiac
arrest board& (loves& pea' flow ,eter& ton(ue depressor& ,icroscope&
(lass slide& one2wa0Ctwo2wa0Cthree2wa0 water seal draina(e& CAP
,ano,eter and tubin(& peritoneal dial0sis set& dial0/in( solution&
he,odial0sis ,achine !optional"& incubator& -illi li(ht& Isolette& 3odel
for basic and advance life support& includin( e1uip,ent and ,aterials
for NC3 ).+ and NC3 ).B#
IA Therap06 IA ar, du,,0& IA in@ection tra0& IA needles& cotton and
alcohol
Course Na,e 6 NURSING *EADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (*ectu#e)
Course Code 6 NC3 ).$2
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the concepts& principles& theories and ,ethods
of developin( nursin( leaders and ,ana(ers in the hospital and
co,,unit02based settin(s# It also includes ethico2,oralCle(al aspects
of health care and nursin( practice and the nursesE responsibilities for
personal and professional (rowth#
Course Credit 6 +units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
$% lecture hours
Pre2re1uisite 6 NC3 ).+2Care of Clients with Proble,s in Infla,,ator0 and
I,,unolo(ic Response& Perception and Coordination
NC3 ).B2Care of Clients with 3aladaptive Patterns of -ehavior
Co2re1uisite 6 NC3 ).=2Care of Clients with Proble,s in Cellular berrations& cute
-iolo(ical Crisis& E,er(enc0 and Disaster Nursin(
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course& the student shall be able to6
1. Discuss principles of leadership and
,ana(e,ent
2. ppl0 the principles learned in
or(ani/in( and conductin( a se,inar
Course Outline 6 # 3ana(e,ent
)# DefinitionCdescription
%# <niversal principles of ,ana(e,ent#
9# Theories of ,ana(e,ent
+# 3ana(e,ent process#
a# Roles that ,ana(ers fulfill in an or(ani/ation
B# Strate(ic plannin( process
b# AisionC,issionCphilosoph0Cob@ectivesCcore values
=# Standards of nursin( practice
-# 3ana(e,ent functions
)# Plannin(
).G
%# Or(ani/in(
a# or(ani/ational structure
b# staffin( !selection& orientation& @ob description"
c# patient classification s0ste,
d# schedulin(
e# ,odalities of care
case ,ethod
pri,ar0 nursin(
tea, nursin(
,odular nursin(
functional nursin(
,odified ,ethod
9# Directin(Cleadin(
a# 7eadership theories
b# 7eadership st0les
c# 7eadership s'ills
Case anal0sis
Decision ,a'in(
c# -ases for power
d# Principles of dele(ation
e# Co,,unication
f# 3otivation theories
(# Ti,e ,ana(e,ent
h# Conflict ,ana(e,ent
+# Controllin(
a# bud(etin(
t0pes of bud(etin(
costin( of nursin( services
b# perfor,ance evaluationCappraisal
feedbac'
c# staff develop,ent
d# 1ualit0 i,prove,ent C1ualit0 ,ana(e,ent
nursin( audits H rounds
variance reports
solutions to identified proble,s
C# Professional and Personal Develop,ent
)# Ethico ,oral aspects of nursin(
a# Code of Ethics for Nurses in the Philippines
b# International Council of Nursin( !ICN" Code of Ethics for
Nurses
%# 7e(al spects of Nursin(
a# R *)$9 or The Nursin( ct of %..%
b# 7e(al Responsibilities of Nurses
c# Other 7aws ffectin( Nursin( Profession and the Nurse
!e#(# 3a(na Carta for Public Health 4or'ers& 7abor
Code& Roo,in( In and -reastfeedin( ct& 3il' Code&
Senior Citi/ens ct& Se5ual Harass,ent& Clean ir
ct& 7ocal 8overn,ent Code& Dan(erous Dru(s ct&
etc# "
).*
d# 3alpractice and Ne(li(ence ct
e# ContractsC4illsC Testa,ents
f# 7e(al protections in the nursin( service
9# Personal Cprofessional
a# Positive i,a(e of a professional nurse
Self assess,ent
Self awareness
b# Roles and responsibilities of be(innin( nurse practitioner
-ennerEs theor0
Nurse practitioner
c# Career Plannin(
-e(innin( a @ob search
Sources of @ob leads
Developin( a resu,e
2 Ele,ents
2 T0pes
2 4ritin( a cover letter
2 Developin( an electronic resu,e
Trac'in( @ob leads
Dressin( for a successful interview
nswerin( interview 1uestions
Resi(nin( fro, a nursin( position
d# E,er(in( opportunities
Fields of speciali/ation
E5panded roles of nurses
-alancin( personal and professional needs
e# Issues and trends in nursin( practiceCeducation
>,i(ration& a(in( population& co,ple,entar0 therap0&
,edical touris,& evidenceJbased practice& etc#?
f# Nursin( associations
ccredited professional or(ani/ation
Interest (roups
Specialt0 or(ani/ations
+# 7eadership in co,,unit0 develop,ent
a# pplication of concepts& approaches& ,ethodolo(ies&
strate(ies and tools in co,,unit0 develop,ent discussed
in NC3 )..
b# The Co,,unit0 as a client
Co,,unit0 dia(nosisJ definition& t0pes&
co,ponents&
phases
Definition of health proble,s& nursin( proble,s
Priorit0 settin( based on selected criteria
Strate(ies in people participation
Pro(ra,s for basic health services !,aternal and
child health& fa,il0 plannin(& ,edical care&
environ,ental sanitation& co,,unicable disease
control" and the nursin( co,ponents of these
pro(ra,s
)).
E5istin( (overn,ent and non2(overn,ent
pro(ra,s
Co,,unit0 or(ani/ation J definition& principles and
,echanics
7eadership trainin( principles and process
Specific pro(ra,s and pro@ects of DOH
Concepts and principles of networ'in( and lin'a(e2
buildin(
Evaluation of pro(ra,s and services
Recordin( and reportin( s0ste, !vital statistics&
notifiable disease& services provided to fa,il0 and
co,,unit0"
D# Se,inars on issues and trends in nursin(
and health related fields
)#Plannin(
a# Identif0 issues and trends
b# 3ap out priorit0Crelevant issues and trends
c# ssi(n specific topics to the respective (roups
d# Prepare schedule for the se,inars
e# For,ulate ob@ectives for the se,inar
%# Or(ani/in(C7eadin(
a# Identif0 wor'in(
co,,ittees for the se,inar
b# Define functions of
each co,,ittees
c# ssi(n co,,ittee
,e,bers
d# Dele(ate functions and
responsibilities to the co,,ittee ,e,bers
e. Prepare schedule of
activities
9#Controllin(
a#Prepare bud(et for the se,inar
b#Develop an evaluation tool
c#3onitor i,ple,entation of the scheduled activities
d#Post se,inar evaluation
Course Na,e 6 NURSING *EADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (R*E)
Course Code 6 NC3 ).$2-
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the application of the concepts& principles&
theories and ,ethods of developin( nursin( leaders and ,ana(ers in
the hospital and co,,unit02based settin(s# It also includes ethico2
,oralCle(al aspects of health care and nursin( practice and the
nursesE responsibilities for personal and professional (rowth#
Course Credit 6 9units R7E !9 units Clinical"
)))
Contact
HoursCse,
6
)B9 R7E hours
Pre2re1uisite 6 NC3 ).$2
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course& (iven a (roup of clients with varied
conditions& the student should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of individuals& fa,ilies&
population (roup& in hospital and co,,unit0 settin(s#
)#) ssess with clientCs hisCherCtheir conditionChealth status
throu(h interview& ph0sical e5a,ination and interpretation of
laborator0 findin(s
)#% Identif0 actual and at2ris' nursin( dia(nosis
)#9 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis
)#+ I,ple,ent plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0
)#B Evaluate the pro(ress of the clientEs condition and
outco,es of careD
%# Ensure a well or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation and
reportin( s0ste,D
9# De,onstrate leadership and co,petence in the
perfor,ance of her responsibilities as a be(innin( nurse
practitioner in the hospital or co,,unit0 settin(
+# Observes bioethical principles& core values& and standards of
nursin( care while practicin( nursin(
B# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth for self and others

8uide for R7E
R7E shall be offered si,ultaneousl0 with Intensive Nursin( Practicu,
Provide opportunities for actual head nursin( e5perience in the
hospital to ensure co,petencies are developed#
Provide opportunities to de,onstrate ,ana(erial and leadership
functions with the co,,unit0 as the client#
Course Na,e 6 NURSING RESEARCH II
Course Code 6 NRes II
Course
Description
6
This course is a continuation of Nursin( Research ) which
includes collection of data& anal0sis& interpretation& su,,ar0 and
conclusion and reco,,endation# dvisin( is done throu(hout the
practicu, sessions#
))%
The course will provide the studentC(roup an opportunit0 to under(o
the final research defense process to appreciate data (atherin(&
anal0/e and interpret stud0 results disse,inate the findin(s and ,a'e
reco,,endations based on the results of their respective studies#
Course Credit 6 % units R7E
Contact
HoursCSe,
6
).% R7E hours
Prere1uisite 6 Nursin( Research I
Place,ent 6 +
th
0ear& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
6
t the end of the course and (iven actual situation& a (roup of student
will be able to6
)# <nderta'e a final research defense process !fro, data (atherin(&
anal0sis and interpretation of stud0 results& disse,ination of the
research findin(s to ,a'in( appropriate reco,,endations based
on the results of their respective studies"
%# Sub,it a written (roup research stud0
9# Criti1ue a research stud0 based on stated (uidelines
+# Observe ethical conceptsC principles and standards in research
Course Outline 6
# The e,pirical phase
)# 3easure,ent and the assess,ent of 1uantitative data
a# Definition of ,easure,ent
b# 7evels of ,easure,ent
c# dvanta(es of ,easure,ent
%# Reliabilit0
a# Three i,portant aspects of reliabilit0 !stabilit0& internal
consistenc0 and e1uivalence"
9# Aalidit0
a# Three i,portant aspects of validit0 !content validit0&
criterion2 related validit0 H construct "
b# Sensitivit0 and specificit0
-# The nal0tical phase
)# nal0/in( the 1uantitative and 1ualitative data
a# Descriptive data anal0sis
b# Inferential data anal0sis
c# Classification of statistics
d# Criteria for selectin( statistical tool
C# The disse,ination phase
a# Co,,unicatin( the research findin(s
b# <sin( research in evidence2based nursin( practice
D# 4ritin( the final research report !handout on research
report"
!For,at will be (iven to the students durin( the discussion"
E# Criti1uin( of research reports
a# 8uidelines for use in criti1uin( reports
))9
Course Na,e 6 COMPETENC, APPRAISA* I
Course Code 6 C I
Course Credit 6 9 units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
B+ lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 NC3 ).B& Nursin( Research )
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& )
st
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives 6
t the end of the course& (iven relevant si,ulated situations involvin(
health pro,otion& disease prevention& health ,aintenance& ris'
reduction& curative and rehabilitative aspects of care for the ,other&
child and fa,il0& population (roup and co,,unit0& the student will be
able to6
)# ppl0 the nursin( process in the care of
individuals& fa,ilies& population (roups in selected settin(s#
)#)ssess clientCs conditionChealth status throu(h data
derived fro, case scenarios !histor0& ph0sical
e5a,ination& interpretation of laborator0 findin(s"#
)#% Identif0 actual and at ris' nursin( dia(nosis#
)#9 Plan appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis#
)#+ I,ple,ents plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0
)#B Evaluates the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs condition
and outco,es of care
%# Ensure a well or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation s0ste,
9# <tili/e bioethical conceptsC principles& core values and nursin(
standards in the care of clients
+# Inte(rate the various co,petencies in the various 'e0 areas of
responsibilities in the care of selected clients#
Course Outline 6 # Overview
)# Core co,petencies under the )) 'e0 areas of responsibilit0
%# Ter,inal co,petencies per nursin( care ,ana(e,ent
courses >NC3 )..2).+?
-# Nursin( clinical scenarios inte(ratin( the nursin( process& levels
of careCprevention in the nursin( ,ana(e,ent of the followin(6
)# Health0Cat ris'Csic' ,other and child
%# Sic' individual with alterations in o50(enation& fluid and
electrol0te balance& ,etabolis, and endocrine
functionin(& infla,,ator0 and i,,unolo(ic response&
perception and coordination& pain includin( the
perioperative concept&#
9# Fa,il0
+# Population (roup
B# Co,,unit0
%# C# Nursin( scenarios >inte(ratin( co,,unication& health education&
ethico2,oralCle(al responsibilities and research in various settin(s?
)# Hospital
%# Ho,e
))+
9# Co,,unit0
+# School

Course Na,e 6 COMPETENC, APPRAISA* II
Course Code 6 C II
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the application of the concepts& principles and
processes basic to the practice of nursin( with e,phasis on health
pro,otion& health ,aintenance& preventive& ris' reduction& curative
and rehabilitative aspects of care of sic' individual with alterations in
cellular aberrations& ad@ust,ent proble,s and ,aladaptive patterns of
behavior& acute biolo(ic crisis& disaster and e,er(enc0# It includes the
utili/ation of the nursin( process and the core co,petencies under the
eleven !))" 'e0 areas of responsibilit0#
Course Credit 9units lecture
Contact Hours 6
*. lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 Co,petenc0 ppraisal I& NC3 ).=& Research %
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& %
nd
Se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
6 t the end of the course& (iven relevant si,ulated situations involvin(
health pro,otion& health ,aintenance& preventive& ris' reduction&
curative and rehabilitative aspects of care of sic' individuals with
alterations in cellular aberrations& ad@ust,ent proble,s and
,aladaptive patterns of behavior& acute biolo(ic crisis& disaster and
e,er(enc0& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 the nursin( process in the care of individuals& fa,ilies&
population (roup in selected settin(s#
)#) ssess clientCs conditionChealth status throu(h data derived
fro, case scenarios !histor0& ph0sical e5a,ination&
interpretation of laborator0 findin(s"#
)#% Identifies actual and at ris' nursin( dia(nosis
)#9 Plans appropriate nursin( interventions with clientCs and
fa,il0 for identified nursin( dia(nosis
)#+ I,ple,ents plan of care with clientCs and fa,il0
)#B Evaluates the pro(ress of hisCherCtheir clientEs condition and
outco,es of care
%# ensure a well or(ani/ed and accurate docu,entation s0ste,
9 utili/e bioethical conceptsC principles& core values and nursin(
standards in the care of clients
+# inte(rate the various co,petencies in the various :e0 reas of
Responsibilit0 in the care of selected clients
Course Outline 6
# Overview
)# Core co,petencies under the )):e0 reas of Responsibilit0
%#Ter,inal Co,petencies per nursin( care ,ana(e,ent
courses >NC3 ).B2).$?
-# Nursin( Clinical Scenarios inte(ratin( the nursin( process& levels
))B
of careCprevention in the nursin( ,ana(e,ent of the followin(6
)# Sic' individual with alterations in cellular aberrations&
ad@ust,ent proble,s and ,aladaptive patterns of behavior&
acute biolo(ic crisis& disaster and e,er(enc0#
)# C# Nursin( Scenarios inte(ratin( leadership and ,ana(e,ent&
%# ,ana(e,ent of resources and environ,ent& records
9# ,ana(e,ent& collaboration and tea,wor'& 1ualit0 i,prove,ent&
+# ethico2,oralCle(al responsibilit0 and research in various settin(s?
Hospital
Ho,e
Co,,unit0
School
Course Na,e 6 INTENSI1E NURSING PRACTICUM
Course Code 6 INP
Course
Description
6 ctual application of the theories& principles and concepts of clinical
nursin( practice to (roups of clients in varied settin(s to refine
nursin( s'ills in the different basic nursin( services includin(
co,,unit0# E,phasis is placed on inte(ratin( the ,ultiple roles of
professional nursin( as a vehicle to enhance critical thin'in( and
co,,unication s'ills#
Course Credit G <nits R7E
Contact Hours 6 +.G hours Clinicals !%+ R7E hours per wee'"
Prere1uisite 6 ll Professional sub@ects
Place,ent 6 +
th
0ear& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
6 )# ppl0 the nursin( process in the care of (roups of clients
across the lifespan with varied conditions and the co,,unit0#
a# ssess the clients total condition and resources
b# For,ulate nursin( dia(nosis based on the data (athered
c# Develop a plan of care for individual& fa,il0 and
co,,unit0#
d# I,ple,ent plan of care appl0in( appropriate interventions
e# Evaluate outco,e of care#
%# De,onstrate co,petencies of a be(innin( staff nurse& head
nurse& researcher and leader#
9# Observe bioethical principles& core values& and standards of
nursin( care#
+# Or(ani/e se,inars on issues and trends in nursin( and health2
related fields#
B# Pro,otes personal and professional (rowth#
Course Outline 6 I# ssi(n,ent in the clinical areas6
)# Staff Nurse e5perience in the ward
Case 3ethod
Pri,ar0 Nursin(
%# Public Health Nurse e5perience in the Rural Health
<nitCHealth Centers and Co,,unit0 based Practicu,
))=
Case load 3ana(e,ent
Participator0 approach to developin( co,,unit0
co,petence
II# Focus of Clinical E5perience
# Nursin( process applied in the care of individual& (roups of
clients& fa,ilies and co,,unit06 Case 7oad 3ana(e,ent&
Conductin( Health Pro(ra,sCServices& Developin( Co,,unit0
Co,petence
-# Pri,ar0 nursin( ele,ents
C# Standards of care
D# Interpersonal and ,ana(erial concepts and strate(ies#
)# <nit ,ana(e,ent
%# Staff develop,ent
E# Evidence2based practice
III# Conduct6
)# Case presentations
%# Se,inar on trends in patient care
8uide for R7E Plannin( for the R7E of INP and NC3 ).$ shall be done
si,ultaneousl0 within the se,ester to be reflected in one clinical
rotation#
Provide opportunities for actual hospital e5periences appl0in( the
pri,ar0 nursin( and the case ,ethod of assi(n,ent to ensure
co,petencies are developed#
Provide opportunities for actual e5periences with co,,unit0 as a
client#
Nursin( Electives6 Students shall choose at least two Electives >Elective I and Elective II?
to Co,plete the -S Nursin( Pro(ra,#
Elective I is ta'en in the 9rd Near %
nd
Se,ester# Choices for Elective I are as follows6
)# Parent2Child Nursin(
%# Spiritual Care Nursin(
9# Hospice Palliative Care
))$
Elective II is ta'en in the +
th
Near& )st Se,ester# Choices for Elective II are as follows6
)# cuteCCritical Care Nursin(
%# ;ualit0 Health Care and Nursin(
9# Care of the Chronicall0 ill and the Older Person
Course Na,e6 6 E*ECTI1E I) PARENT CHI*D NURSING
Course Code 6 Elec I
Course
Description
6 Nursin( interventionsCstrate(ies for the prevention andCor
,ana(e,ent of behavioral proble,s of children arisin( fro, parent2
child relationships#
Course Credit 6 % units
Contact Hours 6 9= hours
Prere1uisite 6 NC3 ).)& NC3 ).%
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& )
st
Se,ester
Ob@ectives t the end of the course& (iven actual scenariosCsituations& the student
will be able to6
)# E5plain the develop,ental tas's of the fa,il0 as a unit and of
parentsD
%# Discuss strate(ies to address ,arital relationship proble,s
based on relevant lawsD and
9# Discuss strate(ies to address parent2child relationship
proble,s that are a(e2appropriate and based on relevant laws#
Course Outline 6 )# The Fa,il0 as a unit
fa,il0 develop,ental tas's
%# Choosin( a partner
factors influencin( the choice of a spouse
datin( and courtship
9# Roles of 3arried couples
+# 4a0s of ,aintainin( love and respect between husband and wife
,arital relationship
se5ual ad@ust,ents
power& decision2,a'in( and co,,unication
B# Special proble,s in ,arital relationships
non2,arital relationshipClive2in partnership
,arital infidelit0
do,estic violence
=# 7aw affectin( ,arital relationship
Fa,il0 Code EO %.*
$# The Parents
Develop,ental tas's of parents2to2be6 ,otherin( and fatherin(
3ercerEs theor0 and RubinEs theor0
-ehavior and needs of e5pectant ,others
3otherin( role
Fatherin( role
))G
Selected situational crises affectin( parental assu,ption of their
role6
a# sin(le parenthood
b# birth of handicapped child
c# adoptin( a child
d# separationCdivorce
e# hospitali/ationCdeath of a spouse
f# wor'in( ,otherCabsentee parent!s"
G# Effects of childless ,arria(e
*# Child buse includin( laws protectin( children6
R G.+9 n ct Re(ulatin( Inter2countr0 doption&
R GBB% n ct Re(ulatin( Do,estic doption
R *%9) Special Protection of Children (ainst child abuse&
e5ploitation and discri,ination
R *%=% n ct Definin( Aiolence (ainst wo,en and their
children providin( for protective ,easures for victi,s
).# Parentin( an Infant
Co,,on behavioral proble,s of infants
Role of the nurse in the care of a fa,il0 with health0Cill infant
))# Parentin( a Toddler
co,,on behavioral proble,s
a# bed wettin(
b# thu,b suc'in(
c# te,per tantru,s
accident prevention
role of the nurse in the care of a fa,il0 with health0Cill toddler
)%# Parentin( a Preschooler
Preparin( the child for school
Se5 awarenessCse5 education
Co,,on behavioral proble,s
a# siblin( rivalr0
b# ,iddle child co,ple5
role of the nurse in the care of a fa,il0 with a
health0Cill preschool child
)9# Parentin( a Schooler
Co,,on behavioral proble,s
a# under achieve,ent
b# attention deficit h0peractivit0 s0ndro,e
role of the nurse in the care of a fa,il0 with
health0Cill schooler
Course Na,e 6 E*ECTI1E I) SPIRITUA* CARE NURSING
Course Code 6 Elec I
Course
Description
6 The course deals with the histor0& philosoph0& theories& principles&
process& ,odes and interventions of spiritual care# E,phasis is ,ade
on the process of spiritual for,ation and the role of nurses in
))*
providin( spiritual care#
Course Credit 6 % units lecture
Contact
HoursCse,
6
9= hours lecture
Pre2re1uisite 6 None
Place,ent 6 +
th
0ear& )
st
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives6
8iven relevant situationsCconditions& the student will be able to6
)# ppl0 principles& theories and strate(ies of spiritual care in
understandin( the spiritual needs of the clients#
%# De,onstrate traits and characteristics that reflects the holistic
develop,ent of a nurse#
Course Outline
6
)# Histor0 of Spiritual Care in Nursin(
)#) Pre2Christian Era
)#% Christian Era
)#9# Post2Refor,ation Era
%# The Nature of Spiritualit0
9# The Spiritual Need
Distinction between Spiritual Needs and Ps0chosocial
Needs
9#% Clarif0in( Spiritual Needs in Ter,s of Three Di,ensions
9#%#) Ph0sical or -iolo(ical Di,ension
9#%#% Ps0chosocial Di,ensions
9#%#9 Spiritual Di,ensions
+# How Nursin( Toda0 Aiew Spiritual Care
B#) For a lon( ti,e& spiritual care was fran'l0 Reli(ious
functions and Intervention li,ited !at least officiall0" to
callin( the hospital chaplain
B#% )*=.2)*$. 2 a (rowin( interest in the spiritual& ps0chosocial
and E,otional aspects of nursin( care
+#9 )*$) 2 The nurse ,inisterin( to the whole person
+#+ Spiritual Care2 a natural part of total care which fits easil0
into the nursin( process !e#( Spiritual ssess,ent and
care"
=# Concepts& theories and applications in the care of the hu,an
Spirit
B#)# Air(inia Henderson
B#% Fa0e bdellah
B#9 Fo0ce Travelbee
B#+ -ett0 New,an
B#B Parse& Peterson and Oderad
B#= Fean 4atson
=# Ethics in Spiritual Care Nursin(
$# The NurseEs Role in Spiritual Care
$#) NurseEs Spiritualit0
<nderstandin( own and the de(ree to which oneEs
)%.
spiritual needs are bein( ,et
Resolvin( oneEs spiritual concerns and distress
$#% Reco(ni/in( the nurseEs own li,itations
$#9 3obilisin( the patientEs spiritual resources and
patientsE e5pressed needs
$#+ Developin( a relationship of trust between the nurse
and the patient
$#B wareness and respect of the patientEs culture& social
and spiritual preferences
$#= Referral or utilise ,e,bers of the tea, is as
i,portant for spiritual care as it is for other aspects of
care
$#$ Docu,entin( spiritual care
G# PatientEs Needin( Spiritual care
G#) Patient with acute illness
G#% Chronicall0 Ill Patient
G#9 Children and Fa,ilies
G#+ Older dult
G#B# D0in( and -ereave,ent
G#= Durin( disasters
G#$ Durin( e,er(encies
*# Personal Spiritual Develop,ent6 Theolo(ical Reflection
).# 3eetin( the Challen(e
).#) The therapeutic use of the self in ,eetin( the needs of the
hu,an spirit6
The need for love and relatedness& ,eanin( and purpose
and hope
).#% ttendin( on (oin( education courses and wor'shops
dealin( with spiritual care in nursin(& readin( relevant literatures&
interactin( with collea(ues& liaisin( with hospital chaplains
Course Na,e 6 E*ECTI1E I) HOSPICE PA**IATI1E CARE
Course Code 6 Elec I
Course
Description
6 This course includes the concepts& principles and theories of hospice
palliative care#
Course Credit 6 % units lecture
Contact Hours 6 9= hours
Prere1uisite 6 None
Place,ent 6 +
th
0ear& )
st
se,ester
Ob@ectives 6 t the end of the course& (iven actual or si,ulated
situationsCconditions in ter,s of providin( 1ualit0 of life of the person
in near death situation& the student will be able to6
)# Differentiate the sta(es of death and d0in(#
%# ssess the needs of client and fa,il0 ,e,bersCcarers
9# Identif0 and prioriti/e the appropriate nursin( intervention
of the clientCfa,il0Ccarer at an0 sta(e of the life situation#
+# I,ple,ent with clientCfa,il0Ccarer the ,ost relevant
intervention at present ti,e ta'in( into consideration the
principles and techni1ues of desired actions#
)%)
B# Follow with respect the bioethical and cultural beliefs and
practices of the clientCfa,il0Ccarer
=# Relate effectivel0 with clientsCfa,il0Ccarer and ,e,bers
of the health tea, and others to fulfill the 1ualit0 of life#
Course Outline 6 -# Principles of Palliative Care6
)# ffir,s life and re(ards d0in( as a nor,al process
%# Neither hastens nor postpones death
9# Provides relief fro, pain and other distressin( s0,pto,s
+# Inte(rates the ps0cholo(ical& ethical& le(al& and spiritual
aspects of care
B# Offers a support s0ste, to help patients live as activel0
as possible until death
=# Offers a support s0ste, to help patientEs fa,ilies cope
durin( the patientEs illness and in their own bereave,ent
II# Essential Co,ponents of Palliative Care
)# S0,pto, control
%# Effective co,,unication
9# Rehabilitation
+# Continuit0 of care
B# Ter,inal care
=# Support in bereave,ent
$# Education
G# Research
I# Nurses Role
a# Providin( direct care
b# dvocate
c# Counselor
d# Collaborative Role
II# Issues and Trends in Hospice Palliative Care
Course Na,e 6 ACUTEACRITICA* CARE NURSING
Course Code 6 Elec II
Course
Description
6 This course is desi(ned to introduce the student to care for criticall0 ill
patients# E,phasis is on rapid assess,ent& settin( priorities& rapid
decision2,a'in( and appropriate nursin( interventions# The course
,a0 include cases with cardiovascular& pul,onar0& renal& neurolo(ic&
and ,ultis0ste, alterations#
Course Credit %units lecture
Contact Hours 6 9= lecture hours
Prere1uisite 6 ll Professional Sub@ects
Place,ent 6 +
th
0ear& %
nd
se,ester
Course
Ob@ectives
6 t the end of the course& students should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of patients with
acuteCcritical condition#
%# Identif0 trends and issues related to the care of acutel0Ccriticall0
ill patients#
9# ppl0 principles of decision2,a'in(& critical thin'in( and
independent @ud(,ent to the care of patients in acuteCcritical
)%%
condition#
+# Observe bioethical principles& core values& and standards of
nursin( care#
$# Pro,ote personal and professional (rowth#
Course Outline 6 )# Critical care nursin( concept
%# Characteristics of acute illness and in@ur0
9# Nursin( process applied to acutel0Ccriticall0 ill patients
2 Health ssess,ent
2 Correlation of pathoph0siolo(0 to nursin( assess,ent and
,ana(e,ent
+# Trends in the ,ana(e,ent of acute and criticall0 ill patients
B# Ps0chosocial concerns in acute illness >e#(# role transition&
sleep deprivators& sensor0 overload& powerlessness& altered
bod0 i,a(e?
=# Critical thin'in(
2 Self2directed decision2,a'in( s'ills
2 Critical thin'in( s'ills
Course Na,e 6 @UA*IT, HEA*TH CARE AND NURSING
Course Code 6 Elec II
Course
Description
6 This course deals with the concepts& principles and di,ensions of
1ualit0 health care& 1ualit0 standards for Health Provider
Or(ani/ations is and i,ple,entin( a Perfor,ance
I,prove,entC,ana(e,ent pro(ra, in the health care s0ste,#
Course Credit % units lecture
Contact
HoursCSe,# 9= lecture hours
Prere1uisite
Course
Ob@ective
t the end of the course& and (iven actual health care ,ana(e,ent
and clinical case scenario& the student will be able to6
)# I,ple,ent the PhilHealth ;ualit0 Standards#
%# ppl0 Perfor,ance I,prove,ent Pro(ra, utili/in( the rationale
and steps for perfor,ance i,prove,ent and T;3#
9# <tili/e the docu,entation2Evaluation ction Trend usin( as
fra,ewor' the Plan2Do2Chec'2ct !PDC" C0cle#
+# SelectCuse appropriatel0 ;ualit0 I,prove,ent Tools#
B# For, ;ualit0 Circles and ;ualit0 Tea,s#
=# I,ple,ent ;ualit0 I,prove,ent activities
Course Outline C# ;ualit0 Standards for Health Provider Or(ani/ations
)# Patient Ri(hts and Or(ani/ational Ethics#
%# Patient Care Standards
9# 7eadership and 3ana(e,ent
+# Hu,an Resource 3ana(e,ent
B# Infor,ation 3ana(e,ent
=# Safe Practice and Environ,ent
$# I,provin( Perfor,ance
D# Rationale and Steps for Perfor,ance I,prove,ent
)%9
E# T;3 Pro(ra, I,ple,entation Steps#
F# The Docu,entation J Evaluation J ction Trend#
)# Docu,entation
Safet0
Consistenc0 of purpose
Standardi/ation
I,prove,ent
%# Evaluation
Reflection and anal0sis
Inte(rative
9# ction
I,proved perfor,ance based on the infor,ation
8# The Plan2Do2Chec'2ct !PDC" c0cle
H# ;ualit0 I,prove,ent Tools6
)# Proble, Identification Tools
ffinit0 Dia(ra,
-rainstor,in(
Flowchart
No,inal 8roup Techni1ue
%# Proble, Description Tools
-ar 8raph
Chec' Sheet
Force File nal0sis
7ine 8raph
Pareto Chart
Pie Chart
9# Proble, nal0sis Tools
Fishbone Dia(ra,
3atri5 Dia(ra,
Scatter plot Dia(ra,
+# Solution Develop,ent Tools
Prioriti/ation ,atri5
Process Decision pro(ra, Chart !PDPC"
Tree Dia(ra,
B# ;ualit0 3onitorin( Tools
Control Chart
Histo(ra,
Radar Chart
I# ;ualit0 Circles and ;ualit0 Tea,s
F# ;ualit0 I,prove,ent ctivities
Clinical Practice 8uidelines
Clinical Pathwa0s
3edicalCNursin( udit
<tili/ation Review
)%+
Co,plaints nal0sis
3orbidit0 and ,ortalit0 ,eetin(s
Sentinel Events 3onitorin(
Credentialin( and Clinical Privile(in(
Aariance Reportin( and nal0sis
Course Code6 6 CARE O+ THE CHRONICA**, I** AND THE O*DER PERSON
Course Code 6 Elec II
Course
Description
6 It deals with the concepts& principles and techni1ues of nursin( care
,ana(e,ent of those with chronic illness and the older persons
Course Credit 6 %units lecture
Contact Hours 6 9= hours
Prere1uisite 6 None
Place,ent 6 +
th
Near& %
nd
Se,ester
Ob@ectives t the end of the course& (iven scenariosCsituations& the student
should be able to6
)# <tili/e the nursin( process in the care of patients with chronic
illness and care of the older person
%# Discuss special concerns& issues and trends in carin( for the
chronicall0 ill and the older person
Course Outline 6 III#Chronic Illness
# :e0 Proble, reas E5perienced -0 Patients 4ith Chronic
Illness
-# Review of the Pathoph0siolo(0 of selected chronic
conditions6 Heart Disease& H0pertension& Chronic
Obstructive Pul,onar0 Disease Diabetes& Cancer&
De,entia& Stro'e
C# Specific assess,ent focus and ,ana(e,ent of the above
conditions
D# Health Education in Chronic Illness
E# -ehavioral 3ana(e,ent in chronic illness J
Copin( interventions for powerlessness&
hopelessness& sensor0 deprivation& sleeplessness
etc#
Social Support S0ste, and fa,il0 in Chronic illness
F# Issues and Trends in Chronic Care
IA# Care of the Older Persons
# Factors that affect nor,al functionin( of the older persons
De,o(raphics of (in(
Theories of (in(
Socioecono,ic spects of (in(
The (in( Fa,il0 The 4ell Older Person Chan(es in the
Older person and their I,plications to Care
Ph0sicalC Ph0siolo(icalC-iolo(ical
)%B
Social and Ps0cholo(ical E,otional
-# Cultural factorsCethnicit0 such as re(ard for elders& perception
of health
C# Ris' factors associated with chronic illness
D# Patterns of Illness of the older persons
E# Co,prehensive (eriatric assess,ent
F# Nursin( Dia(nosis related to 4ellness& H chronic illness
8# Proble,s related to the older persons
Ph0siolo(ic functionin(
-ehavioral
Safet0
H# Needs for Self2care& life support& health ,aintenance
I# Health proble,s in chronic illness
F# 7evels of care
:# Principles in the care of the older persons
4ellness
Health pro,otion
Chronic illness
Recover0 and rehabilitation
;ualit0 of 7ife
7# Nursin( Interventions for specific proble,s of the older persons
include care that support6
4ellness
Nutrition support
ctivit0 and e5ercise
Stress ,ana(e,ent
Ph0siolo(ic functionin(
ctivit0 H e5ercise
Nutrition support
Respirator0 ,ana(e,ent
Tissue perfusion ,ana(e,ent
Electrol0te and acid2base balance ,ana(e,ent
S'inCwound ,ana(e,ent
Ph0sical co,fort pro,otion
-ehavioral
Copin( assistance
Patient education
Spiritual care
Safet0
Ris' reduction activities
3ana(e,ent of the environ,ent
-ioethical co,ponents of care
3# Co,,unit0 resources for care of older persons
N# Criteria for evaluation
Indicators for wellness
Responses to care
O# 8erontolo(ical nursin( concepts& standards of care
)%=
P# Ethical aspects in the care of the older person
;# Current trends and issues in the care of the older person
R# Evidence based interventions in the care of older persons
AnneD E'F
GUIDE*INES +OR IMP*EMENTING RE*ATED *EARNING ECPERIENCES
The -achelor of Science in Nursin( !-SN" curriculu, is a co,petenc02based and
co,,unit02oriented curriculu,# The teachin(2learnin( process is co,posed of the
theoreticalCdidactic and e5perientialCR7E# The Related 7earnin( E5periences !R7Es" is
co,posed of Clinicals and S'ills 7aborator0# The R7E activities are carefull0 selected to
develop co,petencies utili/in( the nursin( process in var0in( health situations#
)%$
Hence& the challen(es depend (reatl0 in the preparedness and abilit0 of the
facult0 to or(ani/e the learnin( e5periences in the classroo, or various health situations
based on the clearl02defined ob@ectives#
The R7E is viewed in ter,s of chan(es in the behavior of the students and not
@ust in ter,s of content# The facult0 ,ust be co,petent in selectin( R7E that will provide
for continuit0& se1uence and inte(ration of principles& concepts& s'ills and values that
have been previousl0 learned in the classroo, and other situations#
In co,in( up with the proposed for,ula for deter,inin( cost of R7E per student&
considerations were (iven to !a" Rules and Standards of Nursin( Education and the
prescribed units and hours for the R7E in the -SN Curriculu,& !b" facult0 preparation&
and co,petence# The followin( should be considered6

)# class is co,posed of +G2B. students#
Facult02student Ratio for R7E !clinicals in hospitalCco,,unit0 settin(" per
se,ester and 0ear level shall be6
%
nd
Near level )6G students to a (roup !)
st
Se,ester"
)6G students to a (roup !%
nd
Se,ester"
9
rd
Near level )6).2)% students to a (roup !)
st
Se,ester"
)6).2)% students to a (roup !%
nd
Se,ester"
+
th
Near level )6)%2)B students to a (roup !)
st
Se,ester"
)6)%2)B students to a (roup !%
nd
Se,ester"
9# Related 7earnin( E5periences hours re1uired
for the whole pro(ra, # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # TTT %& 9+= hours
U
Cou#ses S>ills */b Clinic/l
R*E Cont/ct Hou#s
(! c#e5it unit =2!
hou#s)
Health ssess,ent ) . B)
Co,,unit0 Health Nursin( #B )#B ).%
Nursin( Research I ) . B)
Nursin( Research II % . ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).. % . ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).) ) 9 %.+
)%G
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).% ) B 9.=
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).9 ) B 9.=
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).+ ) 9 %.+
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).B . % ).%
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).= % 9 %BB
Nursin( Care 3ana(e,ent ).$ . 9 )B9
Intensive Nursin( Practicu, . G +.G

Tot/l
!$2 --2
$;-"6 hou#s "6 R*E Units
+# -asis for Co,putation to Deter,ine R7E Fee6
Nu,ber of hours assi(ned to facult0 P hourl0 rate V R7E Fee
Hourl0 rate shall be specified in the 8uidelines for ffiliation
pro,ul(ated b0 the Depart,ent of Health

B# Co,putation of R7E Hours6 ) unit V B) hours

)%*