Foreword The College of Health Sciences, like any community, must have
regulations and/or standards by which its members abide and
We want to welcome you all to the new academic year, especially those of
you who are beginning your first year at the College of Health Sciences. You are all
about to embark on an exciting adventure. The College of Health Sciences strives to
provide a quality nursing education in a safe and supportive environment for all.
Each of us plays a role in preserving this environment, and this student handbook
describes the privileges and responsibilities that we grant to our students as
members of the CHS community. It is envisaged that through the use of this
handbook students will enhance their college experience, and assist in times of
difficulty in order for them to reach their highest potentials.
As you will discover, the student handbook is a vital tool for acquainting you
with various aspects of your study career at the College of Health Sciences. For your
success, you will need to acquaint yourself with the structures of the College of
Health Sciences, academic requirements, expectations, and rules of student conduct
and discipline. It is therefore in your interest to read it closely.
It is Important that you take time to familiarize yourself with the materials
in this handbook. Let us know if you have any questions, or if you have suggestions
for how this handbook can be improved.
Dr. Naima D. Mala, RN, MN, MAN
Dean
STUDENT HANDBOOK
i Table of Contents
Introduction
procedures by which its organization functions. The standards should
provide order and an atmosphere conducive to intellectual and personal
development. This Student Handbook is intended to serve these
purposes in the interest of all segments of the College of Health Sciences.
The University has a responsibility to maintain order within the
University community and to discipline those who violate its standards,
rules, and/or policies. Enrolment requires students to share this
responsibility. Students agree to abide by the standards, rules and/or
policies set forth in this Student Handbook. Student organizations also
agree to follow these standards, rules, and/or policies. The University,
College of Health Sciences or its representative may amend this
document at any time without notice.
Purpose of the Handbook
1. To provide guidance for new and continuing students.
2. To describe the College of Health Sciences’ academic standards,
policies and procedures.
3. To inform students of their rights and responsibilities.
Foreword i
ii
Introduction ii
. General Overview 4
 A. Mindanao State University System . Related Learning Experience (RLE) Rules and Policies 43
B. History of College of Health Sciences 2 Uniform
C. Campus Site 3 Uniform Policies 44
. Statement of Philosophy, MVGO Clinical and Community Hours 46
. Administrative Structure 6 Lunch and Scheduled Breaks Policy
A. Organizational Chart Immunization Policy 47
B. Administrative Profile 7 Medication/Invasive Procedure Policies
C. CHS Faculty Profile 8 Attendance Policies
D. MSU-Sulu Faculty Profile 11 Policies on Extension of Duties 49
E. MSU-Buug Faculty Profile Procedure on Extension of Duties 54
F. CHS Staff 12 Cause for Removal from Duty
G. CHS Library Staff Repeat Exposure Policies 57
. Program Information 13 Clinical & Community Performance Criteria
A. Programs Offered Competencies in the Clinics & CHN 59
B. Admission Requirements Paraphernalia 62
C. Registration, Rules and Procedures 15 Requirements in the Clinics & Community
. Academic Policies 17 Clinical & Community Safety Guidelines 65
A. Classification of Students . General Guidelines in the Clinics
B. Academic load . General Guidelines in the Community 68
C. Attendance 18 . APPENDICES 71
D. Refund of Fees 20 A. BSN Curriculum (2011 Revision)
E. Dropping of Courses B. Uniforms 77
F. Dress code/Uniform 21 C. Paraphernalia 79
G. Examinations 22 D. PA Tool Format 81
H. Retention policy E. Assessment Tool Scoring 90
I. Honorable Dismissal 23 F. Drug Defense/Drug Study Rubric 91
. Grading System 24 G. Daily Efficiency Rating 92
. Graduation Policies 27 H. Terminal Efficiency Rating 93
. Academic Fees and Scholarship Grants 29 I. Medication Profile Format
. Student Facilities and Support System 31 95
University J. Class Participation Rubric 97
College of Health Sciences Nurse’s Prayer 102
Student Organizations 32 Nightingale’s Pledge 100
Major Activities Himno Ng Pamantasan 101
Affiliating agencies CHS Student Contract 102
. Code of Discipline 33
I. GENERAL OVERVIEW
. Classroom Policies 39
. Skills Lab Policies iii 41
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 A. The Mindanao State University System
The Mindanao State University, created by Republic Act No.
1387 as amended by RA No. 1893, RA No. 3791, and RA No. 3868,
and formally established on September 1, 1961, started as a one-
campus university in Marawi City. Since then, it has grown into a
University System with satellite units located over strategic areas of
Mindanao in Southern Philippines. The Mindanao State University
is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning
(Article 2, MSU-Code).
The purpose of the University shall be to provide instruction
for undergraduate and graduate levels in literature, philosophy, law,
the arts and sciences, to give professional and technical training, to
encourage and undertake research, contribute to the growth and
dissemination of knowledge, to better implement the policy of the
government in the intensification of the education of the Filipino
youth, especially among Muslims and other belonging to the
national minorities, with aim and view of integrating the latter into
our body politics. More emphasis, however, shall be given in the
teaching Filipino native culture, arts, sciences, law, philosophy and
literature. Research along these lines will be undertaken by the
University.
The University color shall be “sotra” or magenta and gold
(Article 6, MSU Code).
The seal of the University shall be of design approved by the
Board of Regents, showing the Maranao, “awing” in full sail as the
head of the seal, and a Maguindanao lamp with three rays
emanating from the flame resting atop a Maranao boat with the
figure “1961” written on it (Article 7, MSU Code).
B. Brief History of the College of Health Sciences
1 General Overview
The College of Health Sciences was created through BOR
Resolution No. 1216 s. 1977. It was approved to offer Diploma in
Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Nursing as its initial offerings.
However, only the Diploma in Midwifery was immediately offered during
that time due to lack of facilities. It was in 1988 when the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) program was finally offered after complying
with the requirements of the Board of Nursing.
In 1999, the common two-year Associate in Health Science
Education (AHSE) curriculum was implemented offering preparatory
subjects, allowing the students to progress to the study of efficient
Health Sciences courses in addition to Nursing. In 2006, it was deleted
and changed to straight Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Currently, CHS
is offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Arts in Nursing
major in Nursing Administration.
The founding Director of the College was Dr. Agripino Gonzales
who was succeeded by Prof. Cynthia M. Filipinas. When Dr. Filipinas’
term had expired, she was succeeded by Dr. Nur-Hannipha B. Derico.
After 2 terms, the deanship was turned over to Dr. Mindamora U. Mutin
who was again succeeded by Dr. Nur-Hannipha B. Derico whose term
ended July 1, 2015. Today, the College of Health Sciences is infused with
a new dean in the person of Dr. Naima D. Mala.
The College of Health Sciences has always been known for its
academic excellence, dynamism and active community involvement.
Gradually, we are growing in number and improving our standards. The
College shall only continue from henceforth to produce the best nurses,
not only here in Mindanao, but even in the whole nation.
C. Campus Site
General Overview 2
 Mindanao State University, Main Campus is located in Marawi
City which is on the shores of Lake Lanao and straddles the area where
the Agus River starts. It is bounded to the north by the municipalities
of Kapai and Saguiaran; to the south by Lake Lanao; to the east by the
municipalities of Bubong and Ditsaan-Ramain; and to the west by the
municipalities of Marantao and Saguiaran.
II. STATEMENT OF PHILISOPHY VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES
Philosophy
The CHS in pursuit of its mission believes in: preparing its
graduates to become useful members of the MINSUPALA Region and the
country in general.
Vision
The CHS envisions to become a leading college offering health
program, undertaking research and extension services, committed to the
health development of the MINSUPALA Region and the country in
general.
Mission
The College of Health Sciences shall be providing continuous
opportunities for quality higher education in the field of health to the
young people on MINSUPALA region particularly the Muslims and other
cultural communities for them to be capable of inculcating values of
health and sanitation, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering of infirmed
and handicapped.
Core values
3 Statements of Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
The University upholds:
Excellence
In general,
In the different faces of day to day living through highly
qualified, experiences and committed faculty in school.
In School,
Provision of state of the art facilities
Effective transfer of knowledge/technology
Demonstration desired transformation in students’ ability
and attitude
Integrity
Maximum values internalization/concretization
Loyalty
Dedicated service embodiment of the university culture in
terms of values, standards, processes and procedures
Discipline
Focus on academic work and generally accepted social
behavior in and out of campus
Community service
Active involvement in community outreach programs.
Goals
To continue offering high quality and relevant programs in health.
To develop new program to meet the health needs of the
communities in the MINSUPALA Region and the country in
general.
To act as catalyst through its graduate studentry and college
manpower in inculcating values of health, sanitation, health
Statements of Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives 4
 promotion, illness prevention and alleviation of the suffering of the A. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
infirmed and handicapped.
To conduct health research studies and makes data available to
concerned/involved population in order to spur health
development.
To engage in extension and consultancy, health manpower
training and other services that would support and enhance the
growth of the community.

Objectives

The College is dedicated to develop a health worker who:

Possesses self-discipline, moral integrity and knowledge of the
ethico-legal aspect of the profession.
Develops sensitive awareness of health need and problems in the
communities he/she serves.
Possesses caring behavior, nationalistic outlook, critical ability
and competence in the exercise of his/her profession.
Utilizes nursing process in assisting individuals, family and
community towards health maintenance, illnesses prevention,
health promotion, restoration and alleviation of sufferings.
Possesses knowledge, skills and attitude in research with the end
view of utilizing research findings.
Participate in the community development through extension
services.
Applies management concepts in the work setting as a leader or
member of a team.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

5 Statements of Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives Administrative Structure 6

 University President
Dr. Salmah M. Basher, RN, MAN
Chairman, College of Nursing

Executive
President
Dr. Athena Jalaliyah D. Lawi, RN, MN, MAN
Chairman, Graduate Studies Department

Ashley A. Bangcola, RN, MAN

Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs
College Secretary

Romanoff M. Raki-in, RN, MANc

Clinical Coordinator
Dean, College of Health Sciences

Dr. Cynthia M. Filipinas, RN, MAN

Research Coordinator
Research Review Chairman
Secretary
Coordinator Coordinator Graduate Studies Dept
Chairman, College of Nursing Randy Ian F. Gallego, RN, MAN
Review Coordinator

Shirikit I. Casim, RN, MANc

Administrative
Officers
Unit Library
Property
Custodian
Faculty, Graduate
Studies Dept. Level IV Coordinator
Level Clinical
Coordinators Coordinator
Dr. Julius M. Mirafuentes, RN, MAN
Level III Coordinator
Assistant Admisnistrative Graduate
Administrave Aide III Students
Officer
Utility Workers Faculty Donnabelle L. Abdullah, RN, MANc
Level II Coordinator

Clerk I, II Laarni A. Caorong, RN, MAN

Undergraduate Level I Coordinator
Students

B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFILE C. FACULTY PROFILE

1. Charizze Jean J. Acevedo, RN, MAN

7 Administrative Structure
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Dr. Naima D. Mala, RN, MN, MAN
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
College Dean

2. Norhaya D. Alonto
Graduate Midwife, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Bachelor of Community Health Service
Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila
3. Donnabelle L. Abdullah, RN, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
4. Ashley A. Bangcola, RN, MAN, DScN (on-going)
BS in Nursing, De Ocampo Memorial College, Manila
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Doctor of Science in Nursing, Cebu Normal University
5. Salmah M. Basher, RN, MAN, PhD
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
PhD in Educational Planning and Management
Mindanao University of Science and Technology
6. Almirrah L. Benito, RN, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
7. Sitti Nur-in D. Binudin, RN, MAN, PhD (on-going)
BS in Nursing, Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City
Master of Arts in Nursing, Medina University, Ozamis City
PhD in Education, Misamis University, Ozamis City
8. Laarni A. Caorong, RN, MAN
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
9. Shirikit I. Casim, RN, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Administrative Structure 8
10. Nur-Hannipha B. Derico, RN, RM, MAN, PhD
General Nursing, St. Catherine College, Quezon City
BS in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan
Master of Arts in Nursing, Philippine Women’s University
PhD in Educational Management, Mindanao State University
11. Cynthia M. Filipinas, RN, MAN, PhD
BS in Nursing, Southwestern University
Master of Arts in Nursing, UP Cebu City
PhD in Educational Planning and Management
Mindanao Polytechnic State College
12. Randy Ian F. Gallego, RN, MAN
BS in Nursing, Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
13. Sauda B. Isra, RM
BS in Nursing, Manila Central University
AB-Pol Sci, Southern Mindanao College
Graduate Midwife, Iligan Capitol College
14. Athena Jalaliyah D. Lawi, RN, MN, MAN, PhD
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan University
Master of Arts in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan University
PhD in Educational Planning and Management
Mindanao University of Science and Technology
15. Shiennah O. Lunag, RN, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main
16. Naima D. Mala, RN, MN, MAN, PhD
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan University
9 Administrative Structure
 Master of Arts in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan University
PhD in Educational Planning and Management
Mindanao University of Science and Technology
17. Annie M. Mero, RN, RM, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Arellano University, Manila
Master of Arts in Nursing, Liceo De Cagayan University
18. Julius M. Mirafuentes, RN, MN, MAN, EdD
BS in Nursing, Misamis University, Ozamis City
Master in Nursing, Misamis University, Ozamis City
Master of Arts in Nursing, Misamis University, Ozamis City
PhD in Education, Misamis University, Ozamis City
25. Romanoff M. Raki-in, RN, MAN (CAR)
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
26. Dexter Dave M. Tariman, RN MAN
BS in Biology, Mindanao State University, IIT
BS in Nursing, Mindanao Sanitarium Hospital College
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
27. Alfrancis L. Verdida, RN, MAN (on-going)
BS in Nursing, Iligan Medical Center College
Master of Arts in Nursing, Misamis University, Ozamis City

19. Sohaynee M. Moslem, RN, MAN (on-going)

BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus D. MSU-SULU FACULTY
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
1. Adznaifha Alih, RN
2. Deena-Raiza Asaari, RN, MAN
20. Ma. Theresa G. Namalata, RN, MAN (CAR) 3. Kamala Elam, RN
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus 4. Magna Anissa Hayudini, RN, RM, MPA
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus 5. Analyn Jadjulie, RN
6. Aldazier Jakiran, RN, MAN (CAR)
21. Lilian U. Ondi, RN, MAN (CAR) 7. Ananghulma Kahalan, RN
8. Jane Malban, RN
BS in Nursing, University of St. Anthony, Iriga City 9. Nursidar Mukattil. RN,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Liceo de Cagayan University 10. Nurkhan Musa, RN, MAN (on going)
11. Ayesha Warid. RN, MAN (CAR)
22. Marlyn A. Pamisa, RM
BS in Nursing, North Central Mindanao College
Graduate Midwife, JCC, Satellite Institution of Northern Mindanao E. MSU-BUUG FACULTY
Polytechnic State College, Cagayan de Oro City 1. Tashmera P. Datukali-Laranjo, RN, MAN (on-going)
BS in Education, Mindanao State University, Main Campus 2. Maria Yvonne S. Caong, RN, MAN (on-going)
MMEM (on-going) Liceo de Cagayan University 3. Rocelle E. Eugenio, RN

23. Hamdoni K. Pangandaman, RN, MAN

BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master of Arts in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
24. Liddell Karl C. Pasa, RN, MN (on-going) F. STAFF PROFILE
BS in Nursing, Mindanao State University, Main Campus
Master in Nursing, Medina College, Ozamis City
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Administrative Structure 10
 Salamah L. Guiling Eugene L. Tan IV. PROGRAM INFORMATION
Administrative Officer IV Administrative Officer IV
A. Program/s Offered
Laida G. Matuan Naima P. Malawad
Administrative Assistant Clerk II/ Liaison Officer
The College of Health Sciences is offering Bachelor of
Norma M. Sarip Alimar B. Abdulhalim Science in Nursing and Master of Arts in Nursing major in
Clerk I Administrative Aide I Nursing Administration.
The nursing education program of Mindanao State
Dimnatang M. Datu Suwaib S. Limbona University shall provide sound academic, excellent foundation in
Utility Worker Utility Worker concepts and skills for the future practice of the nursing
profession.
Omenta M. Macalambos
Staff B. Admission Requirements

1. Application for admission to the program should be

G. CHS LIBRARY STAFF PROFILE
accompanied by SASE score or CET result and reply slip to the
MSU Admissions Office. For transferees, application should be
Soraya P. Manamparan accompanied by an official transcript of records (transfer
Unit Librarian credentials from the former school), honorable dismissal,
certificate of good moral character, and CET result.
Nazhema A. Batoali 2. Applicants shall be interviewed by the panel
Administrative Aide III members of the Admission Committee with the Dean acting as
the Chairman.
Asnora A. Pangcoga 3. Admission notices shall be issued by the College of
Administrative Aide III
Health Sciences.
4. During admission and enrolment, enrolment
procedures will be posted to serve as a guide in the enrolment
flow.

B.1. Freshmen

Freshmen applicants must have a satisfactory performance in the NIT

and NAT, must be a certified resident of MINSUPALA (with a Certificate of
Residence), must pass the interview with the Admission Committee, and
must be physically and mentally fit as determined by the Physical
Examination conducted by the Department of Medical Services and

13 Program Information
Hospital (Infirmary). In the event that a married applicant is found to be
pregnant, The College reserves the right to reject the applicant’s
admission to the College.
Other requirements to be submitted during the admission and/or
enrolment period include:
1. Form 137 - A or high school card
1. MSU SASE or CET Result
2. Certificate of Good Moral Character by an official of the
school previously attended
3. NSO Copy of Birth Certificate
4. 2 pieces 2x2 ID picture, 2 pieces 1x1 ID picture
5. 1 long brown envelop
6. 1 long folder
7. Latest income tax return of the parents and (1) photocopy of
the same.
B.2. Shifters
Students within the University who wish to transfer to the
College of Health Sciences must first submit a copy of his or her
certified evaluation sheet duly signed by the adviser. A GPA of 2.0
or better is required for admission to the College. The evaluation
sheet must be accompanied by a recommendation from the
Department of Student Affairs. If the GPA meets the qualification,
the applicant/shiftee will be scheduled for interview by the
Admission Committee. The applicant must satisfactorily pass the
interview and must be physically and mentally fit to be accepted
in the College. In the event that the applicant is accepted, he or
she is now to comply the registrar’s shiftee form duly signed by
the adviser, the department chairman and the dean of the College.
He or she is also required to submit requirements 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
under B.1
B.3. Transferees
(Articles 351-352, MSU Code)
Program Information 14
Any student transferring from any college or university
in the Philippines shall submit his transcript of records at least
15 days prior to registration and may admitted to the Institute
on probationary basis until such time as he shall have
validated or repeated all the subjects taken outside the
Institute or University which are required for his course to the
following conditions:
1. He may not be allowed to enroll in a subject or
subjects the prerequisites of which, taken elsewhere,
have not yet been validated or repeated in the
University.
2. Courses being offered for advanced credits must be
validated at the rate of 18 units in a term within a
period not exceeding four terms from the date of his
admission.
3. Failure to comply with his requirements will mean
the cancellation of his registration privileges.
Provided, however, the validation may be waived in
certain subjects when in the judgment of the department
concerned the quality of performance in the higher or related
courses in which he is registered in the University
demonstrated that he can carry on satisfactorily the academic
requirements of the university.
C. Registration Rules and Procedures
C.1. Registration
 At the start of every academic year, registration procedures
and enrollment flow charts are prepared and distributed to
students to serve as guidelines.
A student must be officially registered in order to earn a
credit for the course work. That means, certificate of
15 registration (COR)
Program Information must be submitted to the registrar’s office.
Late registration is allowed only within the schedule
imposed by the University. Fees for late registration shall be
determined and imposed by the University.
C.2. Cross-Registration
1. Within the University System
No student shall be registered in any other college, school
or department of the University System without the permission
of the Dean of the College and the Office of the Registrar in
which the student is primarily enrolled.
The unit load for which a student may register is two or
more colleges or schools in the University System shall not
exceed the maximum load allowed by the rules on Academic
load as prescribed by the curriculum of the program.
2. From Another Institution
No student registered in any institution shall be admitted to
the University without a written permit from his Dean, Director
or registrar in that institution. The permit shall state the
number of units for which the student is registered and the
subject that he is authorized to take in the University.
3. To Another Institution
Mindanao State University shall give no credit for any
course taken by its student in any other university, college or
school unless the taking such course was authorized by the
Registrar upon the recommendation of the Dean.
Prescribed forms for cross-registration
Program(permit to cross-
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enroll) must be duly accomplished and recorded by the
Registrar.
The University shall give no credit for any course taken by
any of its students in any other school, college or university
unless taking of such courses was expressly authorized. The
authorization shall be in writing to be recorded by the
Registrar and shall specifically describe the subjects
authorized and the name of school, college or university in
which the subjects are to be taken.
V. ACADEMIC POLICIES
A. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
(Articles 310-321, MSU Code)
1. A regular student is one who is registered for formal academic
credits and who carries the full load called for in a given
semester by the curriculum for which he is registered.
Provided, that if a student has already finished some of the
required subjects, the finished units shall be added to the
units he is actually taking in the computation of his load for
the purpose of determining his status.
2. An irregular student is one who is registered for formal credits
but who carries less than the full load called for in a given
semester by the curriculum for which he is registered.
B. ACADEMIC LOAD
(Articles 327-332, MSU Code)

No undergraduate student shall be allowed to take in one
semester more than 18 non-laboratory units or 20 units including
laboratory work, except in course where the formal semestral load is
more than 18 units, or as provided for in the curriculum.
In the third semester or summer term, the normal load shall be
17(6)Academic
six units but Policies
in justifiable cases,
the Dean may allow the students to
enroll a maximum of nine (9) units.
A graduating student may be allowed to carry a maximum of 28
units, but a letter of request must be made duly signed by the program
adviser, the chairman, college dean and finally approved by the OVCAA
and University Registrar.
The program adviser or the Dean is empowered to limit the
academic load of students who are employed, whether part-time or full-
time, and students whose GPA is very low.
C. ATTENDANCE
(Articles 333-338, MSU Code)
Any student who, for unavoidable cause, absents himself from
class, must obtain an excuse slip signed by a parent or guardian and
noted by the Dean and present it to the instructor concerned no later
than the date of the student’s return.
Absence due to illness must be supported by a parent’s letter
together with a medical certificate within three days after his absence.
All class work missed must be made up for to the satisfaction of the
instructor concerned within a reasonable time from date of absence.
A student shall be dropped from his class when his absences
reach 20% of the scheduled hours of that particular subject. That
means, for a three-unit course of 54 hours, allowable hours for absences
is 10.8 hours or equivalent to seven (7) class meetings.
C.1 Tardiness
A nursing student should be in the classroom on or before the
time of class. Arriving within fifteen (15)Academic Policies
minutes after 18
the class
has already started a student is considered late.
C.2 Leave of Absence
A student who is unable to continue his schooling due to illness
or a similar justifiable cause can request for a leave of absence.
Prolonged leave of absence must be requested in written petition
to the Registrar and noted by the program adviser/chairman and
the Dean stating the reasons for the leave and the period of the
leave which must not exceed one academic year.
C.3 Maximum Residence Rule
A student must finish the requirements of a course of any
college within a period of actual residence equivalent to 1 ½ times
the normal length prescribed for the course. A four-year course
must be finished within six years, a two year course must be
completed in three years, and a five year program must be finished
in seven years.
This policy shall not apply to students who have applied for
a leave of absence. The length of absence shall not be accounted for
the prescribed number of years for a specific program.
However, special cases shall be considered at the discretion of the
President, upon the recommendation of the Dean of College, coursed
through the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
D. REFUND OF FEES
(Articles 339-341, MSU Code)
19 Academic Policies
Students who have paid their matriculation fees and who were
granted honorable dismissal or leave of absence shall be entitled to a
refund of their matriculation fees, except entrance and registration fees,
in accordance with the following schedules:
Within one week from the opening of classes - 80%
Within the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th week from the opening of classes - 50%
After the 4th week from the opening of classes - No refund
Provided, that in the case of students who withdraw before the
opening of classes or those who register after the opening of classes
and withdraw thereafter, the number of days shall be counted from the
actual date of registration.
Laboratory fees will not be refunded after one week from the
opening of classes where voluntary change is made from one course to
another.
E. DROPPING OF COURSES
A student may, with the consent of his program adviser, chairman
or dean, drop a subject by accomplishing the prescribed dropping form.
If the dropping takes place after three-fourths of the hour prescribed for
the course has elapsed, the instructor concerned shall be requested to
state whether or not the student shall be given a grade of “5” for the
course.
F. DRESS CODE / UNIFORM
The students should wear the prescribed Policies 20
Academicuniform in
clinical/community exposure, attending classes, and/or transacting any
school-related concerns. Fines and sanctions for not wearing uniform
will be imposed (see Guidelines for Uniform Policy).
Classroom and CHN:
Male: White polo (prescribed style) over white plain sando or t-
shirt; nameplate to be worn on the left upper breast; black socks
and black leather shoes; and University ID.
Female: White blouse with ¾ sleeves and white pants (prescribed
style) over plain white undergarments; nameplate to be worn on
the upper left breast; black socks; black leather shoes; and
University ID.
For Muslim females:
1st & 2nd Year Level - Plain Black headdress (hijab)
3rd & 4th Year Level - Plain White headdress (hijab)
Clinics:
Male: White polo and pants (prescribed design), nameplate to be
worn on the left upper breast, badge, white socks, white shoes and
University ID.
Female: Prescribed one-piece baby blue and white striped uniform
with a sports collar, a small upper left pocket with two lower hand
 pockets tailored in an A-line cut extending two (2) inches below
the knee; white apron, white chemise, stockings and white oxford-
type shoes, nameplate; white cap and University ID.
Note: A complete guidelines and policies for the CHS Uniforms are
provided under Classroom Policies, Clinics Policies, and CHN Policies
(See Appendix B for a complete and detailed view of the CHS Uniforms)
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G. EXAMINATIONS
The schedule for term examinations will be determined by the
University. A calendar of school activities including the schedule of
examinations must be followed to maintain smooth operation within the
University.
I. DISMISSAL POLICY
In cases where examinations are given not within the schedule,
the Dean must be informed by the Chairman and must see to it that
examinations will not disrupt other class schedules.
Furthermore, the maximum period for each examination shall be
two hours but not to exceed four hours (Art. 62, MSU Code).
H. RETENTION POLICY
Students under the Nursing Program can be retained based on the
following conditions:
1. If a student fails in any core or major subject, the student is
retained in the same year level for a year.
2. In the event that a married student becomes pregnant, she will be
prevented from attending clinical duties, provided that she is
allowed to attend the lecture component of the major subject for
which she is currently enrolled in. The student will have to repeat
the clinical side the following year.
3. A student who attains a failing grade in one RLE (e.g. clinical or
community exposure) area that is a component of a major subject
even if the over-all/total grade for that whole exposure is passing,
he/she will be required to repeat the exposure in the area wherein
he/she attained a failing grade in the hospital, community, or
agency within Marawi City, Iligan City, or Academic by22
Policies
as determined the
College.
4. A student placed on academic clinical performance probation or
deemed academically ineligible to continue during his/her
clinical/community exposure will cause a student to repeat the
entire exposure.
1. If in the event that a student has failing marks, it must not exceed
beyond 30% of all the total units enrolled in a given semester.
2. In the event that a student obtains a ‘Fail’ in two (2) major
subjects or three (3) or more minor subjects for the duration of
his/her stay in the College, the student will be advised to shift or
transfer.
3. Pregnancy out of wedlock or other forms of misconduct or
misbehavior, a disciplinary action may be imposed in the form of
suspension or dismissal from the University, withholding of
graduation and other privileges, permanent disqualification from
enrolment, exclusion from any class, reprimand, warning, or
expression of apology (See Code of Discipline).
4. In the event that a student is found to have health problems or
conditions e.g. epilepsy, psychosis, heart disease, two (2) or more
anxiety attacks, etc. that may pose a risk to the student and/or
the patients, the student will be advised to shift.
 5. A student who has been advised to shift by the College of Health
Sciences for the reason/s stated in I.1 to I.4 shall not be eligible
for readmission to the College.
J. HONORABLE DISMISSAL
A student in good standing who desires to sever his connection
with his college shall present to the Dean a written petition signed by his
guardian or parents to this effect. If the petition is granted, the student
shall be given honorable dismissal (Art. 411, MSU Code).
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A student Policies
who leaves the University for the reasons of suspension,
dropping or expulsion due to disciplinary action shall not be entitled to
honorable dismissal. Should he be permitted to receive his transcript of
records or the certification of his academic status in the University, it
shall contain a statement of the disciplinary action rendered against him
(Art. 413, MSU Code).
VI. GRADING SYSTEM
A mark of “INC” shall be given to a student who fails to appear for
final examination or to comply with other prescribed requirements due to
illness or other valid reasons. If the reason of the student is justified, the
subject teacher may give him an examination or may be allowed to
complete the necessary requirements that are found lacking. In case the
class standing of the student is not passing and the student fails to take
final examination for any reason, a grade of “5” is given. The period for
the removal of grades of “INC” must not exceed beyond one (1) academic
year from the time the grade was received (Article 363, MSU Code).
The one-year academic period allowed for the removal shall be
interpreted as extending to the regular semestral
Gradingremoval 24
Systemperiod
immediately following the one-year period. If a student passes an
examination for the removal of “INC” he shall be given a final grade of
“3”, if he fails, the final grade shall be “5”.
Re-examination shall be permitted only for the purpose of
removing “INC” grades. A student is not allowed to take re-examination
for the purpose of improving his grade (Article 365).

. The Grades B. Removal of Grades of “Incomplete”

The work of students shall be graded at the end of each term in Examination for the removal of grades of “Incomplete” may be
accordance to the following system: (BOR Res. 12, s. 1997) taken without fees. The examination shall be scheduled by the subject
instructor. In no case shall the period for the removal of grades of
1.00 and 1.25 - Excellent “Incomplete” extend beyond one (1) academic year from the date the
1.50 and 1.75 - Very Good grade was received. For lapsed INCs, a grade of 5.0 (failure) is
2.00 and 2.25 - Good automatically given.
2.50 and 2.75 - Satisfactory
3.00 - Passing C. Grade Equivalents:
5.00 - Failure
INC - Incomplete MSU Grading System Standard Grading
DR - Dropped 1.00 - 97 – 100
IP - In Progress (for uncompleted thesis that is 1.25 - 94 – 96
re- enrolled the following semester) 1.50 - 91 – 93
1.75 - 88 – 90
 2.00 - 85 – 87 Long Exams 10 %
2.25 - 82 – 84 Efficiency Rating Daily 30 %
2.50 - 79 – 81 Terminal 20 %
2.75 - 76 – 78 Case Presentation 10 %
3.00 - 75 Projects/Requirements 30 %
5.00 - 74 and below 100%

C. Distribution of Percentage Weights VII. GRADUATION POLICIES

25 GradingLecture
System Grading System 26
Long Exams 50 % A. Graduation Requirements
Prelim 15 %
Midterm 15 % Students under the BS Nursing program must have completed all
Final 20 % the requirements of the official curriculum of the said course, and must
Quizzes 20 % have fulfilled submission of six bound copies of their thesis.
Individual & group Projects/
Requirements/Assignments 20 % No student shall be recommended for graduation unless he has
Class Participation 10 % satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed for graduation.
100 %
B. Graduation With Honors
Note: Class Participation shall be based on Rubric with performance
indicators Students who have completed the Degree Bachelor of Science in
Nursing will be given academic awards, only if their GPA falls on the
Skills following grade categories:
Long Exams/Quizzes 20 %
Skill Testing (Return Demo) 70 % 1.46 to 1.75 Cum Laude
Projects/Requirements 10 % 1.21 to 1.45 Magna Cum Laude
100 % 1.00 to 1.20 Summa Cum Laude
Clinics
Long Exams 10 % Provided, that all the grades in all academic subjects prescribed in
Efficiency Rating Daily 30 % the curriculum shall be included in the computation of the average. In
Terminal 20 % the computation of the final grade average of students who are honor
Case Presentation 10 % candidates, it must be taken into account that a student should have
Projects/Requirements 30 % taken fifteen (15) units each term (Article 426-429, MSU Code).
100%
Community
 Students who are candidates for graduation with honors must
have completed in the University at least 76 per cent of the total number
of academic units or hours for graduation and must have been in
residence therein for at least two years prior to graduation (Article 472).
of the receipts of payment of the graduation fee and student’s clearance
(Art. 434).
The name of students elected to honor societies and awarded
scholarships shall be included in the commencement program (Art. 434)

C. Time Limit E. Academic Costumes

A student, Policies
27 Graduation to qualify for a title or a degree, must complete the Candidates for graduation with degrees Graduation
or titles which require
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requirements of a course of any department or college within the less than four years of collegiate instruction shall be required to wear the
following time limit from the start of school work until the end or finish of prescribed academic costumes during the baccalaureate service and
the program: commencement exercises in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the University (Article 436).
1. for a two-year preparatory course- Three years
2. for a three-year course – Five years - Five years The prescribed academic costumes for attendance in the
3. for a four-year course – Six years - Six years commencement exercises shall be as follows:
4. for a five-year course – Seven years - Seven years
1. Members of the Board of Regents - Plain gowns without stripes
2. MSU President - According to degree earned
D. Commencement Exercises 3. Faculty:
i. PhD 3 stripes
Attendance at general commencement exercises is compulsory ii. MA/MS 2 stripes
(Article 431, MSU Code). iii. BS/AB 1 stripe
4. Registrar - According to degree earned
Graduating students who cannot attend or participate in the 5. Guest/s - According to degree earned
general commencement exercises due to justifiable reasons must write a 6. Guest Speaker - Special Gown
petition to the President through their Deans or their duly designated
representatives before the commencement exercises, to be recorded by
the Registrar (Art. 432). VIII. ACADEMIC FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

Graduating students who are absent during the general A. Scholarship Offered
commencement exercises shall obtain their diplomas or certification and
transcript of records from the Office of the Registrar. Provided, that they 1. Academic scholarship
comply with the above provisions on attendance and upon presentation 2. Special Muslim Grant
 3. DBP scholarship  Completion Form
4. Entrance Scholarship
5. Cultural Community Study Grant  Certifications
6. College Bound Program Study Grant  Official TOR/Honorable Dismissal
7. MAPIA (AMERICA) Scholarship  Replacement of Lost Clearance
 Application for Graduation
 Diploma
 Diploma Jacket
. Academic Fees
 Late Registration
29 Academic Fees fees
The following and Scholarship Grants
below are duly approved by the Board of Academic Fees and Scholarship Grants 30
Regents stated in the BOR Res. No. 026 series of 2004.
IX. STUDENT FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
B.1 Tuition and Laboratory Fees
E. University
Tuition Fees
Laboratory Fees
Infirmary
RLE Fee
Audio-Visual Center
Division of Student Affairs
B.2 Miscellaneous Fees
University Hostel
 Application for Admission Fee
University Library
 Registration Fee
Sports and Recreation Center
 Medical / Dental Fee
Businessman and Commercial Center
Banking Services (PNB/Landbank)
 Student Council Fee
Marawi Resort Hotel
Internet Services
 Athletic Fee VIP Lounge
 Library Fee Athletes Hostel
 Student Publication Faculty Center
 ID Fee Digital Library
 ID Validation Fee 18-Hole Golf Course
 Facilities Development Fee
 Laboratory Fees: (S & T) F. College of Health Sciences
B.3 Other Fees Skills Laboratory I, II, III
 Change of Matriculation (adding or dropping) Unit Library/OPAC
 Guidance and Counseling health agencies in enhancing related learning experiences of the
Multi-purpose Hall students such as:
SBO Office
CHS Clinic Amai Pakpak Medical Center
Research and Community Extension Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital
Sports Development Program Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
Integrated Provincial Health Office
City Health Office
National Power Corporation (Industrial Nursing)
Ibn Sienna Integrated School (School Nursing)
Fr. Bienvenido Tudtod Home for the Aged (Geriatric Nursing)
G. Student Organizations
X. CODE OF DISCIPLINE
31 Student Facilities
Student Counciland
(SC)Support Services Student Facilities and Support Services 32
Red Cross Youth (RCY) Mindanao State University in its strong desire to give students the
Muslim Student Nurses Association (MUSNA) best education and experience, the University has endeavored to provide
The Lamp (Official Publication of CHS) the students with the valuable source of information about University’s
Impulse (Debate Team of CHS) policies, rules and regulations and code of discipline that would serve as
Syringe (Official Quizzers of CHS) a rule and guide in their holistic stay in the University.
CHS Alumni Association
Chapter 67 of the University Code, as amended, provides:
H. Major Activities
Art. 475 Conduct and Discipline. The following rules and
College Orientation regulations on the conduct and discipline of students
Capping Ceremony and Badge Investiture are hereby promulgated.
Community Health Nursing Culmination
College Foundation Day Basis of Discipline: Students shall at all times
Pinning, Ring hop and Recognition observe the laws of the land and the rules and
Graduation regulations of the University.

I. Affiliating Agencies Art. 476 Ground for Discipline. No student shall be

suspended, expelled or dismissed except for cause
To continuously offer the Nursing course, MSU College of and after due process as provided by this code.
Health Sciences has identified and made linkages with the following
A. Categories of Administrative Penalties

Warning/ Reprimand. A reprimand is a written or oral reproach
addressed to an erring Students Nurse.
Suspension. A penalty in which the College is allowed to deny or
deprive and erring Student Nurse’s attendance in class. It is a penalty
imposed on students who has been guilty of consistent misbehavior or a
single serious offense. The length of the suspension varies according to
the gravity of the offense and is determined by the Disciplinary
Committee Chaired by the College Dean. A parent conference shall be
called before the suspension takes effect.
Restitution. Is a reimbursement or payment for damage,
destruction, or misappropriation of school property. This supplements
other principal sanctions.
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Retribution. This sanction requires recompense of misbehavior.
The recompense may be in form of work related to the offense committed
re: extension duties. This may be imposed alone coexistent with other
sanctions.
Dismissal. It is a penalty in which the school is allowed to exclude
or drop the name of the erring Student Nurse from the College rolls for
having undesirable behavior, and transfer credentials to be issued after
an appreciate time. Dismissal is a final and irrevocable withdraw from
the college. The student is deprived of further continuing study in the
College.
B. Grounds for Disciplinary Actions
1. Cheating in any form in any examination or any act of dishonesty
in relation to his/her studies:
Sanctions:
a. For the first offense, suspension for fifteen (15)
calendar days,
b. For the second offense, suspension for one
semester
c. For the third offense, dismissal from the
Institute/University
Students found guilty of cheating/dishonesty shall receive a
grade of ‘0’ for that particular exam, assignment or requirement.
Further, he/she shall be disqualified from receiving academic
awards and shall be barred from graduating with honors, even if
their weighted average is within the requirements for graduation
with honors.
2. Carrying within the University premises any firearm, bladed,
dangerous or deadly weapons. Provided, that this shall not apply
to one who has permit from the Dean of the College to possess any
of the above mentioned weapons in connection with his/her
studies in addition to a permit from the Code
competent 34
authorities
of Discipline
where carrying of such weapon s so required.
Sanctions:
a. For the first offense, suspension for a period of not less
than ten (10) calendar days but not more than twenty (20)
calendar days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for a period of not less
than twenty (20) calendar days but not more than one (1)
semester.
c. For the third offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
Provided, that should the deadly weapon be a firearm, the
penalty for the first offense shall be suspension for twenty
days but not more than one semester, but for the second
offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
3. Bringing, selling, keeping or drinking any alcoholic beverages,
drunkenness or drunken behavior within the University premises.
Sanctions:
 a. Suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar days but
not more than fifteen days.
b. If the student is found guilty for the third time, the penalty
shall be dismissal.
4. Hoarding, selling, or taking and administering, and giving out of
regulated or prohibited drug without prior prescription by a duly
licensed physician. Any violation of law connected with marijuana,
opium, morphine and other prohibited drugs shall be given the
following sanctions:
a. Suspension for not less than fifteen (15) calendar days but
not more than forty-five (45) calendar days; Provided, that
should be found guilty for the third time, the penalty shall
be dismissal.
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5. Code
Illegalofgambling
Discipline
in any form including betting in Masiao”.
Sanction:
Any student found guilty of misconduct defined in #5 shall
be penalized with suspension for not less than seven (7) calendar
days but not more than 30 days. Provided, that if the student be
found guilty for the third time, the penalty shall be dismissal.
6. Threatening another student with the imputation upon his person,
honor or property of any wrong amounting to a crime.
Sanctions:
a. For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
calendar days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty
(30) calendar days, but not more than one (1) semester.
c. For the third offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
7. Vandalism of textbooks, references, or any other reading materials
belonging to the University.
Sanctions:
a. For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
calendar days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty
(30) calendar days, but not more than one (1) semester.
c. For the third offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
8. Destroying, defacing or unlawfully taking any property belonging
to the University or Institute. Any student found guilty shall be
penalized a follows:
Sanctions:
a. For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
Code
calendar days but not more than fifteen (15)ofcalendar
Discipline 36
days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for not less than fifteen
(15) days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
c. For the third offense, suspension for not less than thirty
(30) calendar days, but not more than one (1) semester.
d. For the fourth offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
In addition, the student may also be required to pay for
repair and/or replacement of the damaged property, or undertake
the repair of the damaged property.
9. Indulging in any immoral act inside and outside the campus of the
University.
Sanction:
a. For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
calendar days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty
(30) calendar days, but not more than one (1) semester.
c. For the third offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
 10.Any student who shall, by means of force or violence, assault or
attack another student shall suffer the penalty of expulsion or
dismissal of the University. The same penalty shall be imposed
upon individual members of the group of students in case
conspiracy exist, even though one or some of them shall not have
physically participated in the commission of the act.
11.The penalty of expulsion or dismissal from the University shall be
imposed upon any student who shall, by means of violence,
prevent another student from doing something not prohibited by
law or the Code of University or compel him to do something
against his will, whether it be right or wrong.
12.Any student carrying any firearm within the University premises,
unless in connection with his ROTC training and is duly
authorized
37 Code by competent authorities, shall suffer the penalty of
of Discipline
expulsion or dismissal. If the firearm shall have been discharged
or used to threaten another student, the penalty to be imposed on
the offender shall also be expulsion or dismissal from the
University without prejudice to the filing of criminal charges.
13.Gross and deliberate discourtesy to any University official, faculty
member, or person in authority,;
Sanction:
a. For the first offense, suspension for not less than seven (7)
calendar days but not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
b. For the second offense, suspension for not less than thirty
(30) calendar days, but not more than one (1) semester.
c. For the third offense, the penalty shall be dismissal.
Should the student assault, strike or inflict physical
violence upon the University official, faculty member or any
person in authority, the penalty for the first offense shall be
suspension for one (1) semester, and for the second offense shall
be dismissal from the University.
14.Creating disorder, tumult, breach of peace, or serious
disturbances with the University premises.
Sanctions:
a. Any student found guilty of the misconduct defined in #14,
the student shall be penalized a suspension for not less
than fifteen (15) calendar days but not more than forty-five
(45) calendar days.
b. If the misconduct is done for the third time, the penalty
shall be expulsion or dismissal from the University.
15.For any form of misconduct or misbehavior, a disciplinary action
may be imposed in the form of suspension or dismissal from the
University, withholding of graduation and other privileges,
permanent disqualification from enrolment,
Codeexclusion from 38
of Discipline any
class, reprimand, warning, or expression of apology.
Note: Sanctions imposed are in accordance with the existing MSU policies,
but the Student Disciplinary Board (SDB) may recommend that such
sanctions such as institutional or community service (CIVAC) be imposed
in lieu of suspension.
XI. CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. A student must be punctual and attend classes regularly.
2. Arriving within fifteen (15) minutes after the class has already
started, a student is considered late.
3. For habitual tardiness, the following sanctions will be imposed:
a. First offense: A note must be secured from the Level
Adviser.
b. Second offense: Secure a note from the Chairman/ Dean
c. Third offense: Counseling with Chairman/Dean together
with the parents
 4. Arriving beyond fifteen (15) minutes after the class has already
started, a student is considered absent. If a quiz is scheduled for
that day, a considered absent student will not be allowed to take
that particular quiz (even if he/she attends the class), and there
are no special quizzes allowed.
5. Any student who, for unavoidable cause is obliged to be absent
from class, must obtain an explanation letter signed by a parent
or guardian and noted by the Dean to be presented to the
instructor concerned no later than the date of the student’s
return.
6. Absence due to illness must be supported by a parent’s letter and
a medical certificate within three days after his absence. All class
work missed must be made up for to the satisfaction of the
instructor concerned within a reasonable time from date of
absence.
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7. An absencePolicies
maybe considered excused for the following reasons:
illness, accidents, death of immediate family (1 st degree), and
natural disasters
8. Projects and requirements must be submitted on or before the set
deadline. After the deadline, no requirements will be accepted.
9. Use of mobile phones and other gadgets during class is strictly not
allowed unless stipulated by the instructor. Listening to anything
with headphones or earphones is strictly prohibited.
10.CLAY GO. Clean as you go principle should be imposed at all
times every after classroom use.
 Arrange chairs in straight rows and columns. Do not drag the
chair and do not write anything on the armchair.
 Turn off the lights and electric fan when leaving the classroom
 Pick up any trash and throw it properly in the garbage can.
 Littering is not allowed.
11.Boisterous laughing, shouting, whistling or heckling others is not
allowed inside the classroom or any areas near the classrooms.
12.Do not block the hallway, gate, or any doorway.
13.Students are expected to show due respect and courtesy to school
officials, instructors, personnel, co-students and visitors at all
times.
14.Cheating during examinations is not tolerated. A score of zero for
that quiz or exam will be given to the student. Other measures will
be imposed as stipulated in the Code of Discipline.
15.Wearing of proper and complete uniform when having classes is
required. Complete uniform includes ID, nameplate, black shoes,
and the upper and lower school uniform. Abaya should be
removed during class and worn after the class has ended. Jackets
or sweatshirts worn over the school uniform should be white.
16.A student who is not wearing a complete uniform will be
considered absent.
XII. SKILLS LAB POLICIES
A. Skills Testing Classroom Policies 40
1. Students are entitled to a supervised practice.
2. Schedules of skill testing must be strictly followed.
3. In cases where the schedule is in conflict with duties and classes,
proper arrangement must be made with the corresponding clinical
instructor before the scheduled date.
4. Failure to show up on the scheduled date without valid reason
means no grade on that specific procedure unless student is able
to justify his reason by presenting medical certificate and excuse
letter from parents or guardian (see Nursing Skill Handbook).
5. Complete uniform must be worn during skill testing (return
demonstration) otherwise the student shall not be allowed to
perform.
6. Students are not allowed to perform the procedure unless the
checklist is completely filled up.
7. Review all skills guidelines for each skill testing.
8. Review the course syllabus for due dates and late assignment
policies. Failure to meet deadlines – may result in failure to meet
course objectives.
 9. Checklist manual must be submitted to the respective clinical
instructor upon deadline designated by the clinical instructor.
B. Student Conduct and Behavior Expectations:
1. Students are responsible to use lab equipment for its intended
purpose.
2. Always ensure that the proper equipment and materials have been
borrowed from the laboratory custodian properly and before the
start of the demonstration or return demonstration (skill testing).
You have the opportunity to sign out some of the equipment from
the laboratory custodian for practice.
3. Students will respect lab property and equipment and ensure
proper, respectful care of the equipment. This includes removing
shoes while using the hospital beds. Sleeping or lying on the bed
in the laboratory is not allowed, except during a demonstration or
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returnLabdemonstration.
Policies Individuals serving as patients are to
remove their shoes when lying on the beds.
4. Students will respect the lab personnel, instructors and fellow
classmates at all times while in the lab.
5. Students will use the lab only for its intended purpose. Failure to
do so will require the students to vacate the lab.
6. Students will use the labs as a hands-on learning experience and
be prepared to actively participate in the competency skill as
assigned.
7. Students may enter the laboratory only when the clinical
instructor is present.
8. While waiting for the student’s turn to do his/her return
demonstrations (skill testing), he/she must wait outside the
laboratory and not inside the laboratory.
9. No food or drinks are permitted in any of the labs – may cause
damage to equipment
10.No children is allowed in the lab - risk of injury from equipment
11.No Cell Phones during testing or in student work areas
12.Students are required to wear their student ID or nameplate at all
times while in the lab and follow the recommended dress code of
the College (School uniform during scheduled lab utilization.
Appropriate civilian clothes can be worn during practice).
13.Do not put jackets, books, or bags in practice or testing areas.
14.Do not move mannequins or mannequin parts without the help of
lab personnel. DO NOT use betadine on mannequins. Use soap as
lubricant for tubes.
15.Report any malfunctioning, unsafe, or damaged equipment to lab
personnel.
16.Clean the equipment and materials borrowed from the laboratory
custodian after demonstration or return demonstration. Return
equipment and materials in a good condition.
17.Clean As You Go Policy will be strictly enforced for both practice
and testing time.
. Requirements for Skills Lab Competency Test
1. Skills Lab competency will be completed under theLab
Skills direct 42 of
supervision
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a faculty in the skills lab setting.
2. The student must achieve competency by receiving a satisfactory
rating in ALL of the procedures included in the present course in order
to advance to the higher course. Unsatisfactory rating in any of the
procedures requires remediation (see Student Lab Handbook for
remediation policy) with a mandatory practice with the Clinical Lab
Instructor. Failure on the 3rd remediation will mean failure of the whole
course even if the total grade is passing.
Note: For a complete guideline on the rules and regulations in Skills Lab,
read the Student Lab Handbook contained in the procedure manuals
XIII. RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (RLE) RULES AND POLICIES
. UNIFORM
A.1 Ward/OPD/ER

Male Uniform: White shirt with upper part tailored with a Chinese
collar with a small left upper pocket and a big lower right pocket; left
overlap secured with six (6) white buttons over a white sando or plain
white t-shirt. The pants uniform is tailored with a straight cut design
with two (2) side and two (2) back pockets; and white oxford-type
shoes; white socks; nameplate, badge, and University ID.
Female Uniform: Prescribed baby blue and white striped uniform with
a sports collar, a small upper left pocket with two lower hand pockets,
white apron, white chemise, stockings, white oxford-type shoes,
nameplate, white nurse’s cap, and University ID.
A.2 OR/DR/PACU/NICU/ICU
Students must wear school uniform with white closed shoes and
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white socks for female and duty uniform for male with nameplate
and school ID while going to the hospital; civilian attire is not
allowed.
Must only wear prescribed white duty shoes paired with plain
white socks.
Blue scrub suits with prescribed nameplate, bonnet, and mask
must be worn once inside the area. Wearing the attire outside the
area is prohibited.
Whenever the student wishes to go out of the area he/she must
change into school uniform.
Prescribed slippers (blue and green) must be worn inside the area.
A.3 Community/Industrial/School/Geriatric nursing duty
Students must wear community uniform (school uniform) with
nameplate and school ID.
Must only wear prescribed black shoes paired with plain white
socks
Field uniform (community health nursing shirt, pants, closed
shoes, nameplate, and ID) may be worn when doing field activities.
Only white jackets (not covering the upper uniform) are to be worn
over the school uniform.
A.4 Psych Ward
Students must wear school uniform with white closed shoes and
white socks for female and duty uniform for male with nameplate
but without the school ID.
. UNIFORM POLICIES
1. Prescribed uniform shall be worn at all times (designated
clinical/CHN times) during the exposure. It must be properly
pressed, clean, neat, and in good repair. Female students should
wear a prescribed white cap in good condition (in the ward).
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2. Female students should wear intact white stockings and
white/skin toned underwear with pantylet or half-slip
3. Shoes should be Oxford type, not plastic, or sandals, or open toes.
4. Pins, promotional buttons, stethoscope decorative, etc. may not be
worn while on duty.
5. Hair:
 Male: Hair must be cut clean at 1-inch, undyed and should not
touch the collar of the uniform. Unusual hairstyles are not
allowed. Beard and mustache must be shaved.
 Female: Hair should always be kept neat, undyed and tied in a
bun with hair net, black/brown tie and clips. A nurse’s cap is
worn over a neatly tied hair in a bun (in the ward). For
Muslims, a plain (no decoration), short, white headdress (e.g.
mokna) may be worn without a nurse’s cap. The headdress
should be inserted inside the neckline of the uniform thereby
exposing the student’s nameplate. Note: Permissibility of
wearing headdress depends on hospital policy.
6. Accessories: Students (male and female) are not allowed to wear
accessories or jewelries except a wedding ring and/or a wristwatch
 with a second hand preferably in gold, silver, black, or white color.
No multicolored watches.
7. Make up: For female students, light make-up is encouraged but
not required. For male students, no make-up is allowed. Contact
lens other than corrective lenses are not allowed to be used in any
of the health care settings
8. Others: Complete paraphernalia is a part of student’s complete
uniform. A student should bring with them their own
paraphernalia depending on the needed paraphernalia in their
respective clinical areas of exposures (see Appendix C for a
complete list of paraphernalia per area).
9. Student will maintain a neat appearance, paying attention to good
hygiene (i.e. clean hair, nails, body [use of deodorants where
necessary]). Nails cannot extend beyond the tips of the fingers.
10.Appropriate proper personal protective equipment and proper
precautions must be practiced on every client, not just to those
known or suspected to be infectious.
11.Wearing the clinical/CHN uniform in public places is prohibited
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school function.
12.Wearing of completely buttoned smock gown should be observed
at all times when outside the hospital premises. Going to public
places wearing the clinical/CHN uniform is prohibited.
13.Nurse’s cap is removed when going out of the clinical premises.
14.In community/industrial/school/geriatric nursing exposure only a
white jacket (not covering the upper part of the uniform) should be
worn over the prescribed uniform.
15.The student must wear his/her badge/pin at all times, (not a
piece of tape with the student’s name on it) or the student will be
sent home. This may count as a clinical absence
C. CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY HOURS
1. Clinical hours may vary in both time and days of the week.
Community duty hours are usually during weekdays, Mondays
through Fridays at 8AM-12PM/1-5PM (8 hours). However, some
exposures such as actual immersions in the community may
include staying in the area until weekends. Consult clinical
nursing instructor and/or Chairperson for time schedule.
2. A clinical/RHU schedule will be posted at the CHS Bulletin Board
at the beginning of each semester.
3. A clinical or community (RHU) syllabus will be provided to each
student prior to the beginning of a new clinical rotation.
. LUNCH/SCHEDULED BREAKS POLICY
1. Lunch: A 30 minute lunch will be scheduled each day. The
student may not leave thehealth care facility for lunch while in
clinical unless instructed by the facility policy or instructor.
2. Break: A 15-minute break allowed per shift
. IMMUNIZATION POLICY
All immunizations must be completed prior to clinical exposure
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F. MEDICATION/INVASIVE PROCEDURE POLICIES
1. The medication policy of the health agency (e.g. hospital, RHU or
Barangay Health Station) in the student’s area of assignment
must be followed.
2. All PO or parenteral medications or vaccines must be checked for
accuracy by the instructor or licensed nursing staff before
administration.
3. All invasive procedures must be supervised by the instructor or
licensed staff.
4. No student is allowed to administer any type of medication or
perform any procedure (invasive or noninvasive) without the
presence of the nursing instructor.
5. Proper storage (cold chain) and transport, potency, and expiration
date of the vaccines must be ensured at all times prior to its
administration.
 6. The 10 rights in medication administration must be practiced at
all times when giving medications.
7. Proper explanation and/or pertinent information (about the
medication and its possible side effects) must be provided to the
patient prior to medication administration and/or performance of
an invasive procedure.
8. Patient health teachings and proper home care instructions must
be given to patient after an invasive procedure and/or
administration of any medications or vaccines.
G. ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. The student must attend the orientation prior to exposure. NO
ORIENTATION, NO EXPOSURE POLICY applies.
In the clinics, the orientation is usually conducted at the
hospital prior to clinical exposure. This activity involves being
oriented
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hospital policies, physical set up, organizational charts,
personnel and staff, health services, etc.
In the community, the orientation is conducted by the
community health nurse and the community nursing
instructor that is ideally done at the area of assignment and/or
at the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of the said community. This
activity may include orientation with the community health
workers assigned at the RHU and its offered community health
services and programs. Nonetheless, the venue of the
orientation may be changed or set in a location other than the
community of assignment depending on availability of the
community health nurse.
2. The student should arrive at the venue for all clinical experiences
on time (30 minutes before the duty) and for all community
exposures (30 minutes before 8AM) in appropriate uniform and
with adequate preparation. The same applies to a student who is
immersing or staying in the said area of assignment.
3. Arriving within fifteen (15) minutes after the Pre-Con has already
started, a student is considered tardy/late (see Sanctions for
Tardiness).
4. Arriving beyond fifteen (15) minutes after the Pre-con has already
started, a student is considered absent. An admission slip signed
by the Clinical Coordinator should be given the following
scheduled duty before the student is allowed to attend the duty.
The student has the option if he/she will go home or stay. He/she
is still considered absent for that particular day.
5. Absence due to illness: an excuse letter or letter of explanation
written by the student noted by the parent or guardian (with the
parent’s or guardian’s contact number) duly signed by the Clinical
Coordinator (or by his designate on his behalf in his absence)
and/or by the Dean together with a medical certificate from the
attending physician. This must be given to the clinical nursing
instructor concerned before the student is allowed to join the
clinical/CHN exposure the following day.
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(regardless if excused or not) and miss days of duty in the
clinics/community (e.g. 2 days for a 5-day clinical/community
exposure and 3 days or more for a 7-day clinical/community
exposure) is required to repeat the entire exposure.
7. For less than three instances of tardies, every minute for each
tardy will be counted cumulatively (every 5 minutes of tardy is
equivalent to 1 hour extension of duty) and an accumulated total
of 30 minutes will be equivalent to 8 hours extension of duty.
However, a total of three tardies (regardless of the total number of
minutes) will already be counted as one absence equivalent to 3
days extension.
8. An absence may be considered excused for the following reasons:
a. Illness (if accompanied by a medical certificate issued by the
attending physician)
b. Accidents
c. Death of an immediate relative (1st degree)
d. Natural disasters and calamities
 9. There is NO makeup duty (i.e. the student joining another section d. Incomplete paraphernalia - 2 hour ED (per item)
to make up for absences) for unexcused absences made during the e. Violations in accessories, make-up, and hair policy – 2 hours
exposure. All assigned requirements and work with grade ED for each violation
equivalent for all the days the student is absent will be graded “0”. f. Dirty uniform and/or reporting for duty with unkempt
personal hygiene - 2 hours ED
g. Wearing scrub suit outside the special areas - 8 hours ED
H. POLICIES ON EXTENSION OF DUTIES IN CLINICAL/COMMUNITY: h. Going to hospital without smock gown (for floor duties) - 8
hours ED
1. Tardiness
a. Every 5 minutes tardiness - 1 hour extension of duty (ED) 4. Errors in Drug Administration
b. 1st and 2nd offense with an accumulated tardies of 30 minutes
- 1 day or 8 hours ED a. The following offenses may result to student having 3 days
c. 3rd offense and beyond (regardless of the number of minutes) - extension of duty (ED) plus shouldering the expense of the
3 days or 24 ED or more. drug or IV fluid solution that has been wrongly administered,
neglected, or broken. The following may also result to
expulsion of the student from the program depending on the
2. Absences gravity (and the degree of harm done to patient) of the case.
a. 1 day of unexcused absence - 3 days ED plus a letter of i. Wrong IV push administration
explanation
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by the Clinical Coordinator and/or by the Dean. administrations
b. 1 day of excused absence – 1 day ED plus a letter of iii. Flushing of clogged IV
explanation duly signed by the parent or guardian and noted
by the Clinical Coordinator and/or by the Dean and a medical b. Commission of the following offenses has a penalty equivalent
certificate (if absence is due to an illness). to 1-day extension of duty (ED) per offense.
c. If a student is late for the turnover/endorsement of nursing
staff, he/she may not be allowed to go on duty on that day. i. Administration of medications without medication
This may count as one clinical absence hence, equivalent to 3 tickets
days ED. ii. Preparation of ticket without the nursing instructor’s,
d. No requirements is equivalent to no duty which is subject to an head nurse’s, or staff nurse’s signature
unexcused absence is equivalent to 3 days ED. iii. Carrying drugs (e.g. capsules, tablets, syringes, and
medicine glass/cup) with bare hands
3. Violations in the Uniform Policy iv. Giving medications prepared by another student
v. Improper application or conduct of nursing procedure
a. No uniform, cap or badge - no duty; 8 hours ED leading to discomfort or harm to the patient
b. No nameplate and/or ID - 4 hours ED vi. Doing important procedures (both invasive and non-
c. Incomplete uniform - 2 hours ED invasive) without the knowledge and/or supervision of
 the clinical nursing instructor and/or nursing staff a. Copying of another student’s written requirements means a
that may or may not have resulted to patient discomfort score of zero (0) for both or more involved students for that
or harm requirement. For repeated offense, penalty will depend on the
vii. Failure to properly document or careless recording of gravity of the offense.
drug or medication given. i. 1st offense - 4 hours ED
viii. Erroneous entries in recording and charting ii. Repeated offenses - 8 hours ED

ix. Failure to regulate and monitor IVF b. Copy pasting from the internet without proper documentation
of source is a form of plagiarism.
x. Failure to monitor and record V/S of assigned patient/s
7. Duty “out of post”
xi. Failure to assess client during rounds
Duty “out of post” is when the student goes to another area of
xii. Failure to perform required procedure and/or responsibility while on duty without any valid/legitimate reason. This
interventions may include staying in the conference room and other areas.
Whenever he/she wants to go to the conference room, he/she is
expected to ask permission from the Clinical Instructor.
i. 1st offense - 4 hours ED
ii. Repeated offenses - 8 hours ED
5. Improper or No Endorsement
8. Smoking and Drinking
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permission from the clinical nursing instructor and/or with Smoking and drinking while on duty is strictly prohibited.
improper or without endorsement to the authorized members Likewise, students wearing any type of school uniform should also
and/or other members of healthcare team: observe the same. Students caught smoking (or even with cigarette
i. 1st offense - 4 hours ED breath) /drinking while in uniform will be subject to appropriate
ii. Repeated offense - 8 hours ED sanctions.

b. Consuming beyond the allotted time for snacks (15 minutes) 1st offense - Report to level coordinator with 8 hours ED
and meals (30 minutes): 2nd offense - Report to clinical coordinator with 16 hours ED
i. 1st offense - 4 hours ED 3rd offense - Report to the Dean and 24 hours ED
ii. Repeated offenses - 8 hours ED
9. Others.
6. Plagiarism
a. Reporting for makeup duty without an official extension form
(admission slip) from the College
 b. Entertaining visitors during duty hours 1. Extension form must be accomplished by the concerned student
c. Loitering in the clinical area without any valid reason duly noted by the clinical nursing instructor immediately after the
d. Reading nonprofessional magazines and pocket books exposure. This form must be submitted to the Clinical Coordinator
especially during duty hours for the arrangement of the schedule for extension of duty.
e. Sleeping during duty hours 2. The clinical nursing instructor must submit a list of student(s) for
f. Using cellular phones, tablets, laptops, or other gadgets during extension of duty (or repeat exposure) indicating the reason for
clinical exposures unless permitted by the nursing instructor extension and the number of days required to the Clinical
for educational purposes and for references. Coordinator immediately after the exposure for immediate
g. Taking unnecessary picture(s) or videos of the scheduling of duty extension.
clients/self/classmates during duty hours 3. The concerned student for extension must approach the Clinical
h. Sitting on patient’s bed and chair Coordinator for the computation of payments (e.g. affiliation fee,
i. Eating and chewing a gum while on duty clinical instructor fee, etc.).
j. Gossiping, quarreling and shouting along the corridor or
making unnecessary noises
k. Littering, spitting on the floor and vandalism J. CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM DUTY
l. Discussion of confidential matters
m. Defiance of instructions The clinical instructor may remove the student from the clinical
n. Making faces setting if the student demonstrates unsafe clinical performance as
o. Insolence evidenced by any of the following: (This list is not all inclusive)
p. Using indecent and vulgar language 1. Places a patient in physical or emotional jeopardy.
q. Other unbecoming behavior especially while in uniform (e.g. 2. Violates previously mastered principles/learning objectives in
public display of affection, etc.) carrying out nursing care skills and/or delegated medical
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3. Assumes inappropriate independence in action or decisions which
*Note: Committing any of the abovementioned acts (Extension of Duties in include unprofessional conduct of any kind while in uniform.
Clinical Exposure Policy No.9) repeatedly during the clinical exposure has 4. Fails to recognize own limitations, incompetence and/or delegated
these corresponding penalties: medical functions, thereby jeopardizing the patient’s safety and
welfare.
1st offense (on any of the following) - warning 5. Fails to accept moral and legal responsibility for his/her own
2nd offense - 4 hours ED actions, thereby, violating professional integrity as expressed in
3rd offense - 8 hours extension the Code for Nurses and the Nursing Practice Act.
4th offense and beyond - repeat exposure 6. Inadequately prepares for the clinical experience as evidenced by
failure to follow the rights of medication administration that
resulted to a harm or compromise in patient’s safety.
I. PROCEDURE FOR EXTENSION OF DUTY
K. REPEAT EXPOSURE POLICY
1. A student who attains a failing grade in one clinical area that is
a component of any major subject or course, even if the over-
all/total grade for that whole exposure is passing, he/she will be
required to repeat that particular clinical area wherein he/she
attained a failing grade in the hospital, community, or agency
within Marawi City, Iligan City, or as determined by the College.
2. A student who has repeatedly committed one or any of the
mentioned acts in “Extension of Duties in Clinical Exposure
Policy No. 9” may be required to repeat the entire exposure.
3. A student who has been removed from duty (please see “Cause
for Removal from Duty) may be required to repeat the entire
exposure.
4. A student who has reached the minimum number of absences
(regardless if excused or not) and misses days of duty in the
clinics (e.g. 2 days for a 5-day clinical exposure and 3 days or
more for a 7-day clinical exposure) may be required to repeat the
entire exposure.
5. The minimum number of students in a repeat exposure is eight
(8) students per section.
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L. CLINICAL/COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND
EVALUATION PROCESS
1. The instructor will confer with the student on clinical/community
performance (formative) throughout the clinical/RHU rotation. At
the end of the clinical/RHU rotation, the student will receive a
summary (summative) of his/her clinical performance from the
clinical instructor.
2. The purpose of the clinical evaluation conference is to help the
student grow professionally; to function competently as a health
care team member according to the goals and criteria set for each
clinical/community area; and ultimately to graduate capable of
competent functioning as an RN.
3. It is the responsibility of the student to read his/her handbook for
further information regarding the clinical evaluation conference
and how he/she can best benefit from and participate in these
conferences. Any questions regarding clinical/community
evaluation should be directed to the clinical instructor, and/or
Chairperson.
4. The following criteria are given to the student as a basis for
satisfactory clinical/community performance or behavior. The
student must read and be thoroughly familiar with all criteria.
Satisfactory - the student's performance is acceptable, the
criteria/competency has been mastered at the time of the
evaluation; adequate, satisfies Minimum Standards and
requirements set forth
 Achieved mastery
 Adequate performance
 Satisfies minimum standards & requirements
- 80% t
Unsatisfactory- the student's performance is unacceptable, the
performance criteria /competency has not been mastered at the time of
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and requirements set forth
** An unsatisfactory performance in any of the nine outlined
criteria/competencies denote academic probation (clinical) and/or may
be grounds for academic ineligibility to continue in the program.
M. PERFORMANCE OUTCOME CRITERIA/COMPETENCIES IN THE
CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY
Each student in the clinical or community exposure will be
evaluated in the 9 areas:

1. Professionalism: Exhibits professional behavior
2. Communication: Demonstrates written and verbal
communication skills
Interpersonal Relationships - Establishes professional
relationships
Nurse-patient/Family Relationships - Establishes rapport and
elicits trust with patient/family/significant other
Documentation - Charts clinical findings accurately and
concisely
Reporting - Reports orally clinical finding of patient care and
per facility policy
Medical Terminology/Spelling - Utilizes appropriate
terminology with correct spelling
3. Comprehension/Application: Applies nursing care principles to
clinic
Rationale - Explains reasons for nursing actions
Correlates theory to practice - Demonstrates knowledge in
practice
Knowledge - Enhances and shares knowledge base
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4. Nursing Process - Assessment: Conducts basic assessment
Performs - physical, psychosocial, spiritual and environmental
assessments accurately and concisely
Interprets Physical findings - Relates findings to patient care
Evaluation of Medical Record - Reviews medical record and
incorporates findings into patient care and written work
Assists in the Formulation of Nursing Diagnosis - Attempts to
formulate appropriate NANDA nursing diagnosis from
identified nursing care problems
5. Nursing Process - Planning - Plans nursing Care
Nursing Plan of Care - Completes nursing care plan as
assigned and establishes appropriate & realistic goals.
Nursing Actions - Describes appropriate nursing actions
Prioritizing Patient's Needs - Uses Maslow's hierarchy to
prioritize nursing care problems/diagnosis
6. Nursing Process - Implementation: Identifies and carries out
appropriate nursing actions
Skills Performance - Performs skills/procedures accurately and
concisely
Organization - Organizes care and proceeds in orderly fashion;
time management
Safety Measures - Demonstrates and applies safety measures
in all activities
Dexterity - Demonstrates dexterity when performing
procedures
Comprehends Procedures- Reads procedure, relates steps and
explains rationale for procedures and/or nursing measures
7. Nursing Process - Evaluation: Evaluates nursing care plan; Self
evaluates strengths and weaknesses of clinical performance as a
student nurse
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Self-Evaluation - Recognizes own strengths, weaknesses, and
responsibilities of clinical performance as a student nurse
8. Administration of Medications: Administers medications
utilizing nursing process
Knowledge - Demonstrates and correlates appropriate
knowledge of medications to patient's disease process:
Organization - Organized and timely with preparation and
administration of medications
Safety - Demonstrates safe and competent manner in
preparation, administration of medication and disposal of
equipment:
 Preparation and Administration - Demonstrates proper
technique in preparation and administration of medications as
experience is available in clinical setting or laboratory:
Implementation - Implements appropriate nursing measures.
Monitors and assesses effects of medication and intervenes
when necessary
Documentation - Documents medication administration and
patient response accurately and concisely as instructed
Drug Calculation - Converts and calculates dosages accurately
and concisely
Medication Profiles/Drug Study – Completes patient
medication profiles and drug study accurately as instructed
9. Leadership and Management: Demonstrates ability to assume
role as leader
Appearance - Follows dress code as set forth in student
handbook
Attitude - Demonstrates appropriate attitude, interest and
enthusiasm
Attendance - Present, prompt, and punctual for clinical
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assignment
Constructive Criticism - Accepts constructive feedback and
supervision
Initiative - Seeks out learning opportunities; prepares to meet
new challenges
Dependability - Dependable, consistent, and reliable in all
aspects
Clinical Assignment(s) - Completes clinical assignments as
instructed
Written Assignment(s) - Completes all written assignments as
instructed
N. PARAPHERNALIA
1. Use prescribed bag
2. See the Appendix C for the complete list of paraphernalia per area
of assignment
O. REQUIREMENTS IN THE CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY
1. Ward duty
Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Time and motion
Diary/Journal/Activity Notebook (containing GOSO;
medication computation, administration, and documentation
to be countersigned by CI and/or nursing staff, SOAPIE or
FDAR)
Medication profile (see Appendix I)
3 priority NCPs/shift (actual problems)
FDAR, Kardex
Individual Health Teaching with resource unit
Ward class with resource unit
Other learning activities (pre-con, post con, group sharing, drug
defense, kardex defense, etc.)
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Case Presentation (CP) with resource unit
*Resource unit for CP and ward class should be submitted at least a day
before the scheduled date of presentation.
2. OPD/ER duty
Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Medication profile (Drug study) on emergency drugs
Diary/Journal/Activity Notebook (containing GOSO;
medication computation, administration, and documentation
to be countersigned by CI and/or nursing staff, SOAPIE or
FDAR)
Article related to emergency cases with reaction and reference
3. Operating Room duty
 Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Notebook for OR cases
Medication profile (Drug study) of commonly used drugs
Article of any surgery related topics with reaction
Diary/Journal/ Activity Notebook (containing GOSO;
medication computation, administration, and documentation
to be countersigned by CI and/or nursing staff, SOAPIE or
FDAR)
Case Study of assisted surgical cases during the duration of
duty
4. Delivery Room/NICU
Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Notebook for cord care and DR cases
Diary/Journal/ Activity Notebook (containing GOSO;
medication computation, administration, and documentation
to be countersigned by CI and/or nursing staff, SOAPIE or
FDAR)
Individual Case sharing (oral) with resource unit.
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topics with reaction
Medication profile (Drug study) of commonly used drugs in the
respective area of assignment.
5. CHN duty
Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Diary/Journal/Activity Notebook (containing GOSO;
medication computation, administration, and documentation
to be countersigned by CI and/or nursing staff, SOAPIE or
FDAR)
Family planning methods
Resource unit or syllabus prior to doing any activity or
program or community health teaching or education.
Community profile, identified community problems,
community development designs and plans, and other output
must be presented to the community people by the student.
A culmination program must be done at the end of the
exposure preferably at the area of exposure with the
community people.
Three copies of hardbound portfolio must be submitted at the
end of the exposure to be submitted by the group to the clinical
instructor, to the CHS, and to the community.
6. Psychiatric ward duty
Paraphernalia placed inside the prescribed bag
Medication profile (Drug study) on psychiatric drugs
Group and Individual therapies
NPI notebook
PA Tool (see Appendix D)
Case Presentation (CP) with resource unit
P. CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES
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1. Body fluids precautions should be used on EVERY client, not just
those known or suspected to be infectious.
2. Students should keep all open cuts, sores or lesions covered with
adhesive bandages while in healing stage.
3. Students should refrain from direct client contact when the
student has exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis.
4. Thorough hand washing should be accomplished both before and
after each client contact.
5. Gloves should not be considered as a substitute for thorough
hand-washing
6. Gloves should be worn during any exposure to body fluids; during
circumstances where the threat of significant exposure exists,
goggles, mask, and gown should also be worn.
7. Needles and syringes should not be recapped after use, and
should be placed in “sharps” containers immediately after use.
 8. Students should check with personnel from the clinical site before
cleaning or discarding linens, dressings, containers or equipment
soiled with body fluids
XIV. GENERAL GUIDELINES IN THE CLINICS/HOSPITALS
A. Assignment Policies
1. Client assignments (patient loading) will be at the clinical
instructor’s discretion.
2. Patient loading will be conducted on the first day of hospital
exposure followed by duty proper afterwards.
3. All required work must be in on time in order that the student
may benefit from the corrections and prepare for future
assignments. Assigned outside work is due on the dates specified
by the instructor.
4. The student shall formulate three (3) Nursing Care Plan (NCP) with
identified nursing diagnoses for every patient/s assigned to him or
her; and these will be the bases of the care to be implemented to
the patient/s. The NCP may be evaluated during or at the end of
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the outcome criteria have been met. The
NCP will be revised accordingly in order to meet the desired goal(s)
or identify new problem(s) that need(s) another plan of care.
5. All clinical Immediate Nursing Care Plan (INCP), Kardex, etc. are
due during the Pre-Conference on the second day of duty. NO
EXCEPTIONS. This assignment is considered late if it is submitted
after the Pre-con.
6. No INCP will be accepted or graded after the end of the shift. If the
INCP is not turned in before the end of shift, the student will
receive a “0” on that INCP. Sanction for late submission of the
student’s INCP is also upon the nursing instructor’s discretion.
7. The INCP will contain the initial assessment findings (i.e. nursing
assessment 1; ROS; summaries of laboratory results, IVFs, and
medications; nursing management; three (3) NCPs; and discharge
plan)
8. During at least one rotation/shift, student(s) may be assigned to
do Client Presentation during post-conference.
9. If a student assigned with a patient on Day 1 (Patient Loading)
and the patient is discharged the following day, the student will
submit the prepared INCP and will prepare a new plan of care
(INCP) for a newly assigned patient that will be due the following
scheduled duty.
10.If the assigned patient is discharged within a student’s 2-day care,
he or she also has is required to submit a PA TOOL on date
specified by the nursing instructor. The student will then be
assigned a new patient to take care of on the same day for which
the student shall make a new set of INCP due the following
scheduled duty.
11.The student who has cared for patient(s) for 2 days or more will be
required to complete a Physical Assessment (PA) Tool for each
patient to be submitted at the end of the shift on the last day of
duty or at a schedule specified by the clinical nursing instructor.
12.PA Tool may be collected at specified times by the Clinical Nursing
Instructor for evaluation of the parts thereof or may be submitted
by the student at the end of the exposure, depending on the
instructor.
13.The student will submitGuidelines
General a Drug Study or Clinic/Hospitals
in the Medication Portfolio66of
his/her assigned patient one day before the scheduled drug
defense.
14.The student is expected to submit a resource unit (RU) one day
before the scheduled ward class/bedside health teaching. No RU
means no ward class or bedside health teaching and will be
graded as “0”.
15.Case Presentation will be arranged by the Group and scheduled
on the last day of the exposure. The Case Presentation will be held
at the College of Health Sciences. The group will invite at least two
(2) instructors aside from the assigned clinical nursing instructor
to serve as part of the panel of experts to evaluate the case
presentation. No panel of experts means no case presentation.
16.Client assignment for the case presentation will be at the
discretion of the instructor.
 17.Lab prescriptions - a prescription will be assigned by the clinical
instructor for a specific skill that was not skill tested in the
laboratory. The student must perform the prescribed task in the
skills Lab until the learning objectives are safely met before the
skill is performed in the clinical setting.
18.Lab prescriptions are considered student assignments and
documentation of completion must be returned to the assigning
instructor (see Student Nursing Skill Handbook in the Procedure
Manual for the sample of Lab Prescription Form).
19.Students should retain a copy of ALL lab prescriptions turned in.
If lab prescriptions turn up missing, the student is responsible for
turning in the copy or redoing the entire assignment if a copy was
not retained.
20.Please note that points will be deducted for spelling, grammar and
punctuation in all submitted papers (INCP, NCP, PA Tool, Drug
Study, SOAPIE, FDAR, Charting, etc.)
B. Ward Policies
671. General Guidelines
The patient indone
loading is the Clinic/Hospitals
on the first day of duty.
2. All students must attend the turnover/endorsement of the out-
going and incoming staff nurses. If a student is late for the
turnover/endorsement of nursing staff, a warning must be given
by the clinical instructor or the student may not be allowed to go
on duty on that day (see Sanctions under Extension of Duties).
3. All students must attend the nursing rounds. If a student is not
able to attend the nursing rounds, he/she may not be allowed to
go on duty on that day. This may count as a clinical absence.
4. Use of mobile phones or any electronic gadgets in the ward during
duty hours is strictly prohibited.
5. No sleeping during duty hours (even in areas where there is a
possibility of having minimal or no patients such as in the OR,
DR, ER, OPD, etc.).
6. Student will maintain good mental and physical health. Behavior
consistent with use of alcohol or drugs will result in removal from
clinical area and may result in dismissal from the program (see
Sanctions under Extension of Duties).
7. Students are expected to be courteous, respectful, and
professional at all times.
8. Students are expected to follow and abide by the rules and
regulations of the agency and the specified policies of the
respective wards/areas they are assigned to.
9. Students are expected to know the organizational chart, unit
head, and staffs in the areas they are assigned to.
XV. GENERAL GUIDELINES IN THE COMMUNITY EXPOSURES:
A. Assignment Policies
The student on his/her community exposure is expected to
accomplish the following:
1. Apply concepts in community health nursing in providing
community care Guidelines in the Community Exposure 68
General
2. Design and present a community development plan or community
intervention project for his chosen community
3. Do community profiling and collection of initial and secondary
data by gathering data through interviews, surveys, social
investigations, data board making, and spot mapping that are
important in determining community health problems needed in
providing the community care and in creating linkages and doing
research
4. Integrate with the community and its population groups through
home visits, selection of host family, immersion, and provision of
health services (e.g. by utilizing the OB bag technique and others
where applicable)
5. Assist with community organization through the search,
identification, selection, development, and training of potential
 community leaders and core groups who will serve as prime 5. Student will maintain good mental and physical health. Behavior
movers in community development through skill enhancement consistent with use of alcohol or drugs or pregnancy out-of-
programs and capability-building activities wedlock will result in dismissal from the program.
6. Formulate a SWOT analysis and prioritization of identified 6. Students are expected to be courteous, respectful, and
problems and steps that can be taken to resolve these problems professional at all times.
7. Provide information, education, and communication of health
programs by the DOH and health services available to the
community through campaigns and community health teachings
8. Help in extending the health services to the people by encouraging
visits to the RHU or Barangay Health Stations nearest to them and
doing diagnostic procedures such as sputum collection and
smearing, urine collection, test for the presence of albumin and
sugar in the urine, blood smearing and others
9. Assist with the implementation of measures and steps to realize
the empowerment and mobilization of the community toward self –
reliance and development
10.Reevaluate plans through monitoring and subsequent follow ups
and/or reformulate innovative plan of action (as necessary)
11.Encourage self-reliance of the community and once observed to be
so, disengage from it.
B. Rural Health Unit Policies

691. General
StudentGuidelines in the
must be well Community
– oriented Exposure
to the physical setup of the General Guidelines in the Community Exposure 70
Appendix A
facility, to all the community healthcare personnel, and to the
health services offered by the agency.
2. Use of mobile phones or any electronic devices during duty hours
Curriculum of the BSN program
is strictly prohibited, unless allowed by the instructor as resources
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 2011 CURRICULUM
for important activities in the community.
3. No sleeping during duty hours. FIRST YEAR
4. Student must refrain from taking medications, First Semester
instruments/equipment, audio-visual materials, etc. from the unit
for personal use outside the agency without permission from Course Unit
hrs. hrs. Total Pre-
Course Description /wk. /wk. Hrs/w requisit
health personnel or instructor unless allowed to do so. Code s
Lec Lab k e
Eng. 11 Interactive English 1 3 3 0 3 none
Fil 1 Sining ng Komunikasyon 3 3 0 3 none
Chem 18 General Chemistry (Org. & Inorganic) for 3 3 0 3 none
 Nursing [Lec] Psych 1,
Chem General Chemistry (Org. & Inorganic) for Chem
2 0 6 6 none
18.2 Nursing [Lab] 40/.2
HS 2 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing 3 3 0 3 none NCM
Math 2 College Algebra 3 3 0 3 none 100/NCM
HS 5.1 Health Assessment (Lab) 1 0 9 9
Psych 1 Introduction to Psychology 3 3 0 3 none 1002/HS
Philo 3 Philosophy of the Man 3 3 0 3 none 1.2
PE 1 Physical Fitness & Health 2 2 0 2 none Sub-total 9 24 9 33
NSTP 1 CWTS/MS 11 (3) (3) 0 3 none
Sub-Total 22 21.5 6 30.5

Second Semester SECOND YEAR

hrs/wk
Course Unit hrs/wk Total Pre- First Semester
Course Description Lab/RL
Code s Lec Hrs/wk requisite
E
Eng 2 Writing in the Discipline 3 3 0 3 Eng 1 Cours hrs/w hrs/w Total
Unit Pre-
Hist 1 Philippine History 3 3 0 3 none e Course Description k k Hrs/w
s requisite
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Code Lec Lab k
HS 1 3 3 0 3 none NCM
Sciences (Lec) NCM
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care for Mother, Child and Family/ [Lec] 4 4 0 4 100/100.2
HS 1.2 2 0 6 6 none 101
Sciences (Lab) HS5/HS5.1
NCM Care for Mother, Child and Family [Lab] NCM100/100.
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice [Lec] 3 3 0 3 HS 2 NCM
100 4 0 12 12 2/
101.4
HS5/5.1
NCM
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice [Lab] 2 0 6 6 HS 2 NCM100/100.
100.2
HS 7 Community Health Nursing (Lec) 3 3 0 3 2/
Chem 18/
Chem HS5/5.1
Biochemistry for Nursing [Lec] 3 3 0 3 Chem18.
40 NCM
2
HS 7.2 Community Health Nursing (Lab) 2 0 6 6 100/100.1/
Chem 18/
Chem HS5/5.1
Biochemistry for Nursing [Lab] 2 0 6 6 Chem18.
40.2 HS 3 Microbiology and Parasitology (Lec) 3 3 0 3 Chem.40/40.2
2
PE 2 Dance/Martial Arts 2 2 0 2 PE 1 HS 3.1 Microbiology and Parasitology (Lab) 1 0 3 3 Chem.40/40.2
NSTP 2 CWTS 2/MS 12 (3) (3) 0 3 NSTP 1 HS 9 Nursing Informatics (Lec) 2 2 0 2 None
Sub-Total 23 17 18 35 HS 9.1 Nursing Informatics (Lab) 1 0 3 3 None
PE 3 Individual/Dual Sports 2 2 0 2 PE 1
71 Curriculum Sub-
22 14 24 38
SUMMER total

Cours
Hrs/wk Hrs/wk Total Pre-
e Course Description Units
Lec Lab Hrs/wk requisite
Code
HS 10 Teaching Strategies in Health Education 3 9 0 9 None Second Semester
Philo 2 Critical Thinking and Argumentation 3 9 0 9 None
Cours Hrs/w Hrs/w Total
HS 5 Health Assessment (Lec) 2 6 0 6 NCM Pre-
e Course Description Units k k Hrs/w
100/
NCM
Code Lec Lab Curriculum
k
requisite 72
100.2/ NCM Care of Mother, Child and NCM
5 5 0 5
HS1.2 102 Family/Population Group at Risk or with 101/NCM
 Problems [Lec] 101.1 Pre-
Hrs/w Hrs/wk Total
Care of Mother, Child and NCM Course Unit requisite/
NCM Course Description k Lab/RL Hour
Family/Population Group –at risk or With 6 0 18 18 101/NCM Code s Co-
102.6 Lec E s
Problems [Lab] 101.1 requisite
HS 6 Nutrition with Diet Therapy (LEC) 3 3 0 3 None
Care of Clients Across the Lifespan with
HS 6.1 Nutrition with diet Therapy (lab) 1 0 3 3 None NCM NCM
Problems in Oxygenation, Fluid & Electrolyte 8 8 0 8
Phys 2 Physics for Nursing [Lec] 2 2 0 2 Math 2 103 102/102.6
Balance, Metabolism and Endocrine [Lec]
Phys
Physics for Nursing [Lab] 1 0 3 3 Math 2 Care of Clients Across the Lifespan with
2.1 NCM NCM
NCM Problems in Oxygenation, Fluid & Electrolyte 6 0 18 18
103.6 102/102.6
HS 8 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 3 0 3 101/101.1 Balance, Metabolism and Endocrine [RLE]
Math 2 Anthro
Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology 3 3 0 3 None
PE 4 Team Sports 2 2 0 2 PE 1 16
Sub-total 23 15 24 39 Humanities with Literature and World
Hum 4 3 3 0 3 None
* Bioethics is integrated in professional courses Civilization
Sub-total 20 14 18 32

SUMMER

Second Semester
Cours Hrs/w Hrs/wk Total
Unit Pre- Pre-
e Course Description k Lab/RL hour Cours Hrs/w Hrs/wk Total
s requisite requisite/
Code Lec E s e Course Description Units k Lab/RL Hour
English Co-
Interactive English 2 3 9 0 9 English 11 Code Lec E s
12 requisite
History of Filipino Muslim and Indigenous Care of Clients Across the Lifespan with
Hist 3 3 9 0 9 None NCM NCM
People in Minsupala Problems inflammatory & immunologic 5 5 0 5
104 103/103.6
Response, perception, & coordination [Lec]
Stat 34 Biostatistics for Nursing 3 9 0 9 Math 2 NCM Care of Clients Across the Lifespan with
NCM
104N. Problems inflammatory & immunologic 4 0 12 12
Sub-total 9 27 0 27 103/103.6
4 Response, perception, & coordination [lab]
NCM
Note: Completion of the 2-Year level of the BS Nursing curriculum may be considered as equivalent to National NCM Care of Clients with Problems in
4 4 0 4 103/NCM
Certificate (NC) II of the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). 105 Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior
103.6
HS Stat 34/ HS
*Course handling through team teaching Methods of Research (Lec) 2 2 0 2
198 9
PolSci
Politics and Governance 3 3 0 3 None
4
Hist 5 Life and Works of Rizal 3 3 0 3 Hist 1
Englis English 11,
English for Employment 1 3 3 0 3
h 13 English 12
Sub-total 24 20 12 32

THIRD YEAR

73 Curriculum Curriculum 74
First Semester
 SUMMER

Pre-
Hrs/w Hrs/wk Total
Course Unit requisite/ Second Semester
Code
Course Description
s
k
Lec
Lab/RL
E
Hour
s
Co- 75 Curriculum Curriculum 76
requisite Hrs/wk Total
Course Unit Hrs/wk Pre-requisite/ Co-
Care of Clients with Problems in NCM 104 Course Description Lab/RL Hour
NCM Code s Lec requisite
Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior (Lab) 2 0 18 18 104.4 & E s
105.2
Psychiatric Exposure to VSMMC, Cebu City 105 All Professional
HS 197 Intensive Nursing Practicum 8 0 24 24
Health Economics with Taxation and Land Nursing Courses
HS 4 3 9 0 9 Math 2
Reform NCM Nursing Leadership and NCM 100-NCM 107
3 0 9 9
HS Methods of Research (Lab) 107.3 Management [RLE]
1 0 9 9 HS 198
198.1 All Professional
HS 194 Competency Appraisal II 3 3 0 3
HS 11 Ethics of Nursing 3 9 0 9 none Nursing Courses
Sub- 9 45 Elective Care of the Chronically Ill and NCM 100-NCM 107
18 27 2 2 0 2
total 2 Older Person
Sub-total 16 5 33 38

FOURTH YEAR
Elective 1
First Semester
 Parent-Child Nursing
Pre-
Course Unit
Hrs/w Hrs/wk Total
requisite/  Spiritual Care Nursing
Course Description k Lab/RL Hour
Code s
Lec E s
Co-  Hospice and Palliative Care
requisite
NCM NCM
Nursing Leadership and Management (Lec) 4 4 0 4
107 105/105.2
NCM 104,
Care of Clients with problems in Cellular
NCM
Aberrations, Acute Biologic Crisis including 6 6 0 6
NCM Elective 2
106 105 /NCM
Emergency and Disaster Nursing (Lec)
105.2
Care of Clients with problems in Cellular NCM  Acute/Critical Care Nursing
NCM
Aberrations, Acute Biologic Crisis including 5 0 15 15 105 /NCM  Quality Health Care and Nursing
106.5
Emergency and Disaster Nursing [RLE] 105.2  Care of the Chronically Ill and the Older Person
HS HS 198/
Undergraduate Thesis 2 0 6 6
199* HS 198.1
NCM NCM
Competency Appraisal I 3 3 0 3
193 100-105
Elective Acute / Critical Care Nursing NCM Total Units: 199
2 2 0 2
1 100-105
Sub-total 22 15 21 36

*Maybe enrolled twice

 Appendix B:

Uniforms

77 Uniform Uniform 78
 Appendix C: C. CHN duty
1. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope
2. Digital Thermometer
Paraphernalia 3. Tape measure
4. Bandage scissors
A. Ward duty 5. Betadine solution
1. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope 6. Cotton applicators
2. Digital Thermometer 7. 1 inch hypoallergenic plaster
3. 6-inches transparent ruler 8. Sterile gloves
4. Functional Penlight 9. Clean gloves
5. Wash basin 10. Gauze bandage
6. Wash towel 11. Portable weighing scale
7. Functional Ballpens (red and black) 12. Ballpens (red and black)
8. Bandage scissors
9. Gloves (sterile and clean) D. OPD/ER duty
10. Soap 1. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope
11. Alcohol 2. Bandage scissors
12. Cotton balls 3. Tape measure
13. Tourniquet 4. Sterile gloves
14. 1 inch Hypoallergenic plaster 5. Clean gloves
15. Reflex hammer 6. Tourniquet
16. Nail cutter 7. Plaster
17. Tape measure 8. Mask
18. Mask 9. Ballpens (red and black)
19. Pencil with eraser
20. Sharpener E. Geriatric/School/Industrial Nursing duty
21. Medication tray 1. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope
22. Medicine glass 2. Thermometer
23. Tongue depressor 3. Ballpens (red and black)
24. Kidney basin
F. Psychiatric Nursing duty
B. OR/DR/PACU/NICU/ICU duty 1. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope
1. 1 inch hypoallergenic plaster 2. Thermometer
2. Digital Thermometer 3. All paraphernalia for personal hygiene
3. Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope 4. Ballpens (red and black)
4. Bandage scissors 5. Notebook
5. Tourniquet
6. Tape measure
7. Sterile gloves
8. Clean gloves
9. Black ballpens and pencil with eraser
Appendix D:

PA Tool Format

79 Paraphernalia Paraphernalia 80
 Frequency Amount Period
Republic of the Philippines Smoking
Mindanao State University Drinking
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Over-the-counter
Marawi City medications

(Page 1)

Student Name____________________________ Date of Care: ______________________ (Page 2)

Area of Assignment:______________________ Clinical Instructor:_________________
F. Family History with Genogram

I. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA Acquired Diseases: Heredo-familial Diseases: Side of the Family:

Paternal/Maternal
Name: _______________________ Age:______ Sex: ______ Status: ______
Address: _____________________ Religion: ________ Occupation: ________ Hypercholesterolemia _____ Diabetes _____ _____
Kidney disease _____ Heart disease _____ _____
II. HEALTH HISTORY Tuberculosis _____ Hypertension _____ _____
Alcoholism _____ Cancer _____ _____
A. Chief Complaint/s: Drug Addiction _____ Asthma _____ _____
Hepatitis A _____ Epilepsy _____ _____
B. Impression/Admitting Diagnosis: B _____ Mental Illness _____ _____
C _____ Arthritis _____ _____
Others (pls. Specify) _____ Others (pls. Specify) _____ _____
C. History of Present Illness: (location, onset, character, intensity, duration,
aggravation, and alleviation, associated symptoms, previous treatment and
results, include obstetrical history, LMP, and EDC for OB patient; affected
diagnosis)
Note:
D. History of Past Illness/es: (Previous hospitalization, injuries, procedures, Pages 3 to – contains the format of the Physical Assessment and Review of
infectious disease, immunization, health maintenance, major illness, allergies, System, which you can get from your Clinical Nursing Instructor
medication, habits, birth and development history, nutrition – for pedia)

III. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW OF SYSTEM

. Health Habits
81 PA Tool Format PA Tool Format 82
 1. Physiologic Assessment PATIENT’S NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: ____________________
A. Oxygenation
1. Breathing: Gordon’s Pattern of Activity and Exercise
2. Circulation: Gordon’s Pattern of Activity and Exercise
3. Neurological
B. Nutrition: Gordon’s Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern
C. Elimination: Gordon’s Pattern of Elimination: Bowel & Urinary
D. Activity/Rest: Gordon’s Pattern of Activity and Rest/Pattern of
Sleep & Rest
E. Sexual: Gordon’s sexuality-Reproductive Pattern

2. Safety and Security

A. Temperature:
B. Wound Location
C. Physical
D. Perception: Gordon’s Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern
V. SUMMARY OF MEDICATIONS
3. Love and Belonging: Gordon’s Pattern Of Coping & Stress
Tolerance PATIENT’S NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: ____________________
A. Emotional State
B. Gordon’s Pattern of Values & Beliefs
DATE MEDICATION DOSAGE ROUTE FREQ REMARKS NURSING
C. Gordon’s Role-Relationship Pattern RESP.
D. Erikson Developmental Stage
( ) given ( ) taken
1.
4. Self-Esteem: Gordon’s Pattern Of Self Perception & Self ( ) hold, specify reason:
Concept ____________________
A. Self-Esteem and Body Image ( ) d/c, specify date/time:
B. Culture: Gordon’s Pattern of Values & Beliefs ____________________
C. Spirituality ( ) shifted, specify new
route :______
( ) changed to ________
5. Self-Actualization: Gordon’s Pattern of Health Perception &
Health Management
VI. SUMMARY OF INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS
PATIENT’S NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: ____________________
IV. LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
PA Tool Format 84
83 PA Tool Format
VII. INTAKE AND OUTPUT MONITORING SHEET
IX. TPR MONITORING SHEET
PATIENT’S NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: ____________________

Input Output

VIII. VITAL SIGNS AND NEUROLOGICAL OBSERVATION SHEET

X. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

85 PA Tool Format PA Tool Format 86
 A. Anatomy and Physiology
Narrative explanation of the prescribed surgical management for the
disease and the surgical management provided for the patient (if there is any).
For ex: (this is an illustration. You can change the words as you see fit)
B. Illustration (drawing of organ(s)/system(s) involved with appropriate
labels of its structures) The following are the recommended surgical management for (disease/s)
(the textbook explanation of the surgical management. Provide references for your
explanation)

XI. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY The following are the surgical management done for the patient_____ (if
there is any).
A. Pathophysiology

XV. NURSING MANAGEMENT

B. Diagram and Illustration (drawing & diagram/flow chart of disease A summary of the prescribed nursing management for the disease and
process) the nursing management provided for the patient. For ex: (this is an illustration.
You can change the words as you see fit)

XII. MECHANISM OF LABOR (for normal OB patients) The recommended nursing management for the common nursing
diagnoses associated with (disease/s) are the following:
A. Mechanism of Labor (The textbook explanation of the surgical management. Provide references for your
explanation)

B. Diagram and Illustration (mechanism of labor) The following are the nursing management done for the patient…
(Summary of the nursing interventions provided to the patient).

XIII. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT Note: Avoid using the words ideal/actual since it gives an implication of
professional incompetence.
Narrative explanation of the prescribed medical management for the
disease and the medical management provided for the patient. For ex: (this is an
illustration. You can change the words as you see fit)

The following are the recommended medical management for (disease/s)

(the textbook explanation of the medical management. Provide references for your
explanation)

The following are the medical management done for the patient_____ XVI. NURSING CARE PLAN

XIV. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

87 PA Tool Format PA Tool Format 88
Cues Nursing Scientific Appendix E:
Diagnosi Explanation Objectives Interventions Rationale Expected
s of the Outcome
Problem Assessment (PA) Tool Scoring
(Diagnosis)
Obje Independent
ctive Short-term
cues: Component Score
Dependent
Long-term
Subje
ctive Inter-dependent
cues:
I. Demographic Data 5 points
Note: Utilize Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to prioritize the Nursing Diagnoses
II. Health History 5 points
III. Physical Assessment and ROS 30 points
XVII. DISCHARGE PLAN
15

M = Medications IV. Laboratory & Diagnostic Procedures 10 points

(instructions on home meds, etc.) 20
E = Environment & Exercise V. Summary of Medications 10 points
(assessment of the patient's home or health
care agency needs for after discharge and VI. Summary of IVFs 10 points
contacts that will need to be made) VII. Intake and Output Monitoring Sheet 10 points
VIII. VS & Neurological Observation Sheet 10 points
T = Treatments IX. TPR Monitoring Sheet 10 points
(teach patient or family the purpose and
techniques of any treatments and activities that
need to be done)
5 points
X. Anatomy and Physiology (10 + 10) 20 points
H = Health Knowledge of Disease
(teach the patient about their disease, its signs
XI. Pathophysiology (10 + 10) 20 points
and symptoms and when they need to call the
physician for changes in their condition)
XII. Labor & Delivery Process 10 points
XIII. Medical Management 10 points
O = Outpatient/Inpatient Referrals

XIV. Surgical Management 10 points

D = Diet
XV. Nursing Management 10 points

89 PA Tool Format
XVI. Nursing Care Plan (10 x 3) 30 points Appendix F:
5
points Drug Defense/Drug Study/Medication Profile Rubric
XVII. Discharge plan 10 points
220 points The student shall be graded based on the following performance
indicators during drug defense, drug study, and medication profile:
5 points
1. Medication Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of medication
20 points each 2. Patient Assessment and Teaching - Uses reasoning skills to
evaluate the critical parameters about giving or not administering
this medication. Demonstrates knowledge related to patient
teaching. Draws conclusions based on evaluation of reasons,
arguments, and evidence.
3. Contraindications - Demonstrates knowledge related to
medication contraindications
4. Nursing Implications - Demonstrates critical thinking related to
medication and the nursing implications
5. Critical Thinking - Student is able to use critical thinking when
presented with scenario related to their selected medication.

Note: Each dimension or criteria is given a maximum of 20 points with a

PA Tool Format 90 total of 100 points for the five (5) criteria. The student will be graded on
each performance indicator with the following numerical points:

Excellent - 20 points
Good - 15 points
Fair - 10 points
Poor - 5 points

91 Drug Defense/Drug Study/ Medication Profile Efficiency Rating 92

DailyRubric
 Appendix G:
Daily Efficiency Rating (Clinics & RHU)
The student’s daily performance in the clinics/RHU shall be
graded based on the following performance indicators:
1. Preparation – being on time, well-prepared with requirements &
complete paraphernalia for the clinic and complete uniform
2. Being skillful - Shows mastery of necessary nursing skills
3. Professional Behavior – demonstrates professionalism in
interpersonal relationship in the clinic (establishes rapport with
patient & SO, respects classmates, personnel, and CI). Proper
documentation (charts accurately & utilizes appropriate
terminology with correct spelling)
Guidelines:
Daily Efficiency Rating is defined as the daily performance of a
student in the clinics or RHU as evidenced by being well-prepared
for the duty in the clinics/RHU, skillful in the nursing skills
necessary in the clinics/RHU, and demonstrating professional
behavior.
Each dimension or criteria is given a maximum of 10 points with a
total of 30 points for the three (3) criteria.
The Daily Efficiency Rating is to be accomplished daily by the
Clinical Instructor and shown to the student for feedback.
For a 5-day duty, the student has a potential of getting a total
score of 150 points maximum (30 points x 5 days)
The total score for all the Daily Efficiency Ratings will be divided
by 150 points (perfect score) and multiplied by 30% (the assigned
percentage weight for Daily Efficiency Rating).
The Daily Efficiency Rating should coincide with the Terminal
Efficiency Rating
If a student gets less than 75% in three (3) of the total number of
Daily Efficiency Rating in a 5-day duty, the Terminal Efficiency
Rating should be considered as fail.
Appendix H:
Terminal Efficiency Rating (Clinics & RHU)
Each student in the clinical or community exposure will be
evaluated in the 9 areas:
1. Professionalism - Exhibits professional behavior
2. Communication- Demonstrates written and verbal communication
skills
3. Comprehension/Application - Applies nursing care principles to
clinic
4. Nursing Process (Assessment) - Conducts basic assessment
5. Nursing Process (Planning) - Plans nursing Care
6. Nursing Process (Implementation) - Identifies and carries out
appropriate nursing actions
7. Nursing Process (Evaluation) - Evaluates nursing care plan; self
evaluates strengths and weaknesses of clinical performance as a
student nurse
8. Administration of Medications - Administers medications utilizing
nursing process
9. Leadership and Management - Demonstrates ability to assume
role as leader
Guidelines:
Terminal Efficiency Rating is defined as the over-all performance
of a student in the clinics or RHU in terms of the 9 performance
indicators.
Each dimension or criteria is given a maximum of 10 points with
administration of medication given a maximum of 20 points with
an over-all total of 100 points for the nine (9) criteria.
If the total score of both the Daily Efficiency Rating and the
Terminal Efficiency Rating is less than 75%, the student’s
performance is graded as unsatisfactory and will denote
academic probation (clinical/RHU) and/or may be grounds for
academic ineligibility to continue in the program.
93 Terminal Efficiency Rating Daily Efficiency Rating 94
 The Final Grade of the student in the clinics or RHU will be Appendix I:
categorized as follows:
Medication Portfolio Format
A. Satisfactory Performance - the student's performance is
acceptable, the criteria/competency has been mastered at the time
of the evaluation; adequate, satisfies Minimum Standards and
requirements set forth.
Achieved mastery - 91% and above
Adequate performance - 80% to 90%
Satisfies minimum standards & requirements - 75% to 79%

B. Unsatisfactory - (below 75%); the student's performance is

______________________________________________
unacceptable, the performance criteria /competency has not been
mastered at the time of the evaluation; inadequate, unsafe, fails to NAME

satisfy minimum Standards and requirements set forth (Page 2)

** An unsatisfactory performance in the Total Efficiency Rating denotes Meds No. Name of Medication Page No.
academic probation (clinical/RHU) and/or may be grounds for academic 1 ____________________________________________________ ______
2 ____________________________________________________ ______
ineligibility to continue in the program. 3 ____________________________________________________ ______
4 ____________________________________________________ ______
5 ____________________________________________________ ______
6 ____________________________________________________ ______
7 ____________________________________________________ ______
8 ____________________________________________________ ______
9 ____________________________________________________ ______
10 ____________________________________________________ ______

(Page 3 - )

Medication Portfolio
(for every drug)

Drug Classification
Generic Name
Brand Name
Prescribed Dosage
Route of Administration
Frequency of the Medication

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Mechanism of Action: _________________________________________________________ Appendix J:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Class Participation Rubric
Indication: ___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ This rubric provides criteria for which marks are to be assigned
Contraindication: _____________________________________________________________ towards students' participation grade (10% of the final grade).
____________________________________________________________________________ Instructor: Provide anecdotal comments as required. - Provide a copy
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
of the marking rubric to each student.

Adverse Reaction: ____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
Criteria Good Fair Poor Score
___________________________________________________________________________
2 points 1 point 0 point
___________________________________________________________________________
A. Attendance &
___________________________________________________________________________
Completion 
Nursing Responsibilities: ______________________________________________________ Punctuality & Student consistently Student occasionally Student
___________________________________________________________________________ attendance  attends classes on arrives late and/or consistently
___________________________________________________________________________ time and commits to leaves classes arrives late and/or
___________________________________________________________________________ the entire scheduled early.  leaves classes
___________________________________________________________________________ day.  early 
___________________________________________________________________________ Completion of Course work is Course work is Course work is
___________________________________________________________________________ course work  completed on time. completed late. incomplete.
Motivation Student is self- Student requires Student requires
motivated and does prompting by prompting by
not require prompting instructor to instructor to
Remarks: _________________________________________ to complete their complete course complete course
work.  work.  work. 
Completion of Assignments& Assignments & Assignments &
assignments & requirements are requirements are requirements are
requirements completed on time.  completed late.  not completed. 
Completion of Quizzes are Quizzes are Quizzes are not
_________________ ___________________________________ quizzes  completed with a high completed with a completed. 
Date accomplished Name and Signature of Clinical Instructor mark low resulting mark. 
B. Participation &
Engagement 
Participation in Student is regularly Student occasionally Student is absent
discussion  and consistently active contributes to from discussions
Note: This is to be accomplished in all your Clinical/Community (RLE) exposures. in discussions discussions. or does not
Always update the entries in your Medication Profile. Keep this file since this is to participate in the
become part of your requirements for graduation. discussion
Engagement with Student responds to Student responds to Student does not
instructor  instructor's class- instructor's class- respond to
related enquiries, related enquiries, instructor's class-
emails or phone calls emails or phone related enquiries,
promptly and calls late or emails or phone

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 Nurse’s Prayer
consistently. inconsistently. calls.
Student requests
Student requests help help on occasion but Student does not
from the instructor not always when request help from
when it is warranted. warranted. the instructor
when it is
warranted.
C. Comprehension Dear God, Model and inspiration of the Nursing profession,
& skills  I know that when you ascended into Heaven,
Understanding of Discussion Discussion Discussion
material  -demonstrate a strong -demonstrate a fair -demonstrate a You left the care of the sick to those of us whom
understanding of understanding of weak You have blessed with the holy vocation of Nursing
course content.  course understanding of
content.  course content.  Help me to be faithful to the callings so that I can do always
Teamwork  Student works well in Student has Student does not The things that you want me to do and in the way
groups and with challenges working work well in
classmates and in groups and with groups or with You want me to do them
demonstrates interest classmates but classmates and
in learning new demonstrates a does not
communication skills.  willingness to learn demonstrate a Grant that my voice may be gentle, that my hands may
new communication willingness to
skills.  learn new
Have the softness and the sympathy of your hands
communication That my presence may bring something of hope and
skills. 
Consolation,
Which your presence brought to the sufferers of your day

I want to do all these things, dear Lord but I know that

I am weak and can do little without your aid
Please give that aid this day and every day of my life
So I may always be what I know
You want me to be, an Angel in the sick room.
Amen

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Class Participation Rubric 98
The "Nightingale Pledge" Silahis
“Himno ng Pamantasang Mindanao”
I solemnly pledge myself before God Music by Lucio San Pedro; Lyrics by Angelito Flores
and in the presence of this assembly,
to pass my life in purity and Silahis ang katulad mong
to practice my profession faithfully. Nagsabog ng liwanag,
Ng pag-asa't hangarin
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious
Ng pag-unlad
and mischievous, and will not take
or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
Ang pook ng Mindanao
I will do all in my power to maintain Tinanglaw't pinalad,
and elevate the standard of my profession,
and will hold in confidence Nang ikaw'y isilang
all personal matters committed to my keeping Na dakila ang hangad.
and all family affairs coming to my knowledge
in the practice of my calling. Ating ipagkapuri
With loyalty will I endeavor Itong pamantasan
to aid the physician, in his work, Ang buhay at pag-ibig,
and devote myself to the welfare Sa kanya iaalay
of those committed to my care

SO HELP ME GOD. Saan man naroon ay

Bigyang karangalan,
Dakilang paaralan
Pamantasang Mindanao.

The Nightingale Pledge 100 101 Himno ng Pamantasang Mindanao

College of Health Sciences Contract 102
 College of Health Sciences Student Contract

I have read and understand the College of Health

Sciences Student Handbook 2015-2016. I have had an
opportunity to review the contents and I agree, as a
student enrolled at the College of Health Sciences, to
adhere to the policies and guidelines set forth. The
policies and procedures are subject to change during my
course of study and it is my responsibility to keep
abreast of these changes.

____________________________ ____________________
Print Name Year

____________________________ ____________________
Signature Date