PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.

R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City

Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

Nerissa M. Manalo
Research Adviser

Dear Ma’am Manalo:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

Nerissa M. Manalo
Research Adviser
 PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

S. Ma. Preciosa M. Rusiana, RVM

School President

Dear Sister Presciosa:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

S. Ma. Preciosa M. Rusiana, RVM

School President
 PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

Dr. Elnora R. Perez

OIC – College Dean

Dear Dr. Perez:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

Dr. Elnora R. Perez

OIC – College Dean
 PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

Edmund V. Enopia, MIT

Research Panel Chairperson

Dear Sir Enopia:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

Edmund V. Enopia, MIT

Research Panel Chairperson
 PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

Josefina B. Malindog, MSLS, RL

Research Adviser

Dear Ma’am Malindog:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

Josefina B. Malindog, MSLS, RL

Research Adviser
 PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.
R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 991 5410

February, 2024

Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

BSN Program Head

Dear Ma’am Toribio:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, are currently conducting research entitled
“PATIENT-CENTERED CARE OF THE LEVEL 4 NURSING STUDENTS OF PILAR COLLEGE OF
ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.: FOCUSING IN CULTURAL COMPETENCY” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Nursing Research 2. This study aims to know:
1. How do nursing students perceive their ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
2. What are the challenges faced by nursing students in providing culturally competent care to diverse
patient populations?
3. What are the effective teaching strategies for promoting cultural competence among nursing
students?
4. What are the insights of nursing students regarding the importance of cultural competence in
providing patient-centered care to diverse populations during their clinical rotations?

With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached research instrument
for our study using the attached rating tool.

We are hoping for your favorable response regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

_AMIRRAH LAURENTE
Lead Researcher

Noted:

Maria Victoria C. Alegre, RN Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

Research Adviser BSN Program Head

Approved:

Ma. Jocelyn L. Toribio, RN, MAN

BSN Program Head