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Online Nursing Degrees in the Philippines

Amanda rogers, 10 aug 2018.

Not everyone who wants to get into the field of nursing has the time, money or academic background for a traditional education. The good news is they don’t have to. Earning a degree online has become one of the most popular education alternatives in countries all over the world, and the Philippines is no exception. Due to the improving reputation of online learning and the many advantages it offers to perspective students, more and more people are taking advantage of this convenient and effective option.

Explore this article

• Where to Find an Online Nursing Program in the Philippines
• Long Distance Learning in the Philippines
• How Do Teachers and Students Interact?

1 Where to Find an Online Nursing Program in the Philippines

A trending approach to seeking a remote nursing education is to enroll in the University of Philippines Open University because of a program called DEMAND. The Distance Education Master of Arts in Nursing Degree is gaining popularity because it offers a quality education that is available, accessible and affordable to professional nurses in the Philippines as well as abroad.

Worried about whether or not the online nursing schools in the Philippines are reputable? According to the Commission on Higher Education, the UP OpenU has gained the distinction of being the National Center of Excellence in Open Learning and Distance Education. This distinction not only recognizes the program achievements in this field but also its vital role in pushing the frontiers of learning in service to the Filipino nation.

2 Long Distance Learning in the Philippines

You can get a two-year nursing degree in the Philippines. You can also earn your Master of Arts in Nursing through the DEMAND program in just two years. However, the majority of graduates take closer to three years because of time restraints due to jobs or other obligations. Students with busy lives and unpredictable schedules pursue this program because it offers the flexibility a more traditional education cannot provide.

The DEMAND program can help you meet whatever your goals are in the nursing field, whether it be a graduate degree, masters, post-baccalaureate or doctoral. The faculty will help you create the most suitable time line for your scheduling needs and make earning a Philippine nursing degree possible.

3 How Do Teachers and Students Interact?

There aren't any classrooms or lecture halls when it comes to online nursing and the Philippines. UPOU has course sites called, “virtual classrooms.” This allows for students to log in and study any course, no matter where they are located in the world. All the interaction between teacher and student happens via the internet. This type of online nursing program in the Philippines makes for an education without borders.

UPOU students are still expected to show up for class, perform learning activities and complete course requirements. The good news is they can do it in a tent on the Serengeti or in their pajamas if they want. Everything a student needs can be found on their website from academic interactions, to online quizzes, chats and submission of homework. The materials for the course also come from the internet in the form of online articles and videos and print modules.

The headquarters of the U.P. Open University is located in scenic Los Banos, Laguna, which looks out on the majestic Mount Makiling. Although the remote education may meet all your needs for physical freedom, there is certainly incentive to take a trip to the Philippines and visit your future alma mater.

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About the Author

AMANDA ROGERS is an Academic Life Coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, professional speaker and award-winning author. She is the creator of the first academic program on self-esteem implemented into the California Public School system. She conducts seminars on Decision Making and Setting Boundaries in High Schools and Colleges across the country. Amanda teaches creative writing and drama at the California School of the Arts and is a published playwright, librettist and journalist.

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Schools offering Nursing courses in the Philippines

Results (329), lyceum northwestern university.

• Private University, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
•  BS in Nursing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 30,000-36,000 per year

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De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

• Institutional University, Dasmarinas City, Cavite
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•  BS in Physical Therapy
•  MA in Nursing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 110,000-130,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 34,000-60,000 per year

"The school is located away from main roads which makes it safe ans quiet. Professors are very competent and very professional. They train us well."

C. A.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2011

University of the Immaculate Conception

• Private University, Davao City, Davao
•   Bachelor's ₱ 40,000-56,000 per year

"Our school had a good atmosphere, cleanliness is well observe and well maintain. Our professors most of them teaches well, you can talk to them if you have some clarification, or questions. The facili..."

I. F.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2011

Adventist University of the Philippines

• Private University, Silang, Cavite
•  MS in Nursing
•  Master in Nursing major in Medical Surgical Nursing
•  Master in Nursing major in Maternal-Child Nursing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 80,000-110,000 per year

"The professors: The university's professors are not just qualified by their education. They are most especially chosen through prayer. They are professors during classes/duties, and they can also be ..."

C. J.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2010

Baliuag University

• Private University, Baliuag, Bulacan
•   Bachelor's ₱ 60,000-80,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 17,500-29,000 per year
•  Tuition will change due to transition to Trimester calendar

"Baliuag University was the very first university in Bulacan to be given full autonomy status. There is a wide range of courses offered and every course is complying to accreditation set by CHED and DO..."

M. A.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2008

Dominican College

• Private College, San Juan City, Metro Manila
•   Bachelor's ₱ 80,000 per year

"My school was not perfect like others, though the professors were friendly they still keep the student and teacher relationship."

A. J.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2012

Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

• Private University, Quezon City, Metro Manila
•   Bachelor's ₱ 90,000-100,000 per year

"Our institution only offer medical courses. The classrooms, facilities, and even the surrounding itself is I think very favorable for us. In term of professors, they hired exactly the people who knows..."

L. B.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2010

Calayan Educational Foundation

• Private College, Lucena City, Quezon
•   Bachelor's ₱ 48,000-52,000 per year

"This college of nursing has good facilities like a laboratory, library, food area, chatting lobbies, and so forth. II feel good also that the campus is secured and clean. The teachers were very frien..."

B. M.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2007

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

• Municipal University, Manila, Metro Manila
•   Master's ₱ 16,000-40,000 per year

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"There are lots of places where in you can study like the library, sheds and computer room with free internet connection for your homework.The professors are maximizing their resources to teach the stu..."

K. S.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2013

Cavite State University - Indang Campus

• State University, Indang, Cavite
•  BS Nursing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 18,000-20,000 per year

"The atmosphere was nice, it has a huge land area and each colleges has their separate locations. We got Good Professors who gave quality education, most of the professors were from UP and some Well k..."

M. C.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2007

University of Mindanao

•   Bachelor's ₱ 36,000-40,000 per year

"UM had a good campus atmosphere. It is accessible to all public vehicles, the university being in the center of downtown area. Its facilities include a clinic, hall, court or gym, and a wide area for ..."

M. A.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2009

Batangas State University

• State University, Batangas City, Batangas

"My school is a ground that caters the most astonishing facsimiles of study in their own great ways. The school is somewhat a public University, it is huge and there may be lacking facilities but with ..."

J. A.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2012

Central Mindanao University

• State University, Maramag, Bukidnon
•   Bachelor's ₱ 8,000-12,000 per year

"The profs were really good. they graduated from a very known and exemplary schools. they were very fair with the students and gave extra dose of their time for the learning of the students. the atmos..."

Z. N.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2010

Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite Campus

• Private College, Dasmarinas City, Cavite
•   Bachelor's ₱ 58,000-70,000 per year

"Honestly, the facilities were not that conducive for learning. You would not feel that you are in a college campus because the interior structures were not properly built during those years. However I..."

R. V.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2008

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay

• Municipal University, Pasay, Metro Manila
•   Bachelor's ₱ 6,000-12,000 per year

"The ambiance was horrible. It was like a hot oven made for future less degenerates that included me. The main building, where it's situated behind the City Hall and LITERALLY BESIDE the Pasay City Jai..."

V. A.  studied  AM ,  graduated 2009

University of the Philippines Manila

• State University, Manila, Metro Manila
•  Master in Nursing
•  PhD in Nursing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 40,000-50,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 8,900-33,000 per year
•  Center of Excellence in Nursing

"Every UP campus has the aura of competitiveness among the students. Having a friendly competition is healthy and it encourages you to strive harder and it boosts your confidence as well. Although, I d..."

K. M.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2011

Mariano Marcos State University

• State University, Batac City, Ilocos Norte

"The Department of pharmacy has fully air-conditioned rooms. The university has different colleges which are far from each other. In order to go to another college due to minor subjects such as Filipin..."

R. M.  studied  BSPHAR ,  graduated 2014

Manila Central University

• Private University, Caloocan City, Metro Manila
•   Bachelor's ₱ 80,000-90,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 36,000 per year

"Well organized. The instructors are well professional."

A. F.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2001

Bulacan State University - Main Campus

• State University, Malolos City, Bulacan
•   Bachelor's ₱ 32,000-36,000 per year

"Atmosphere is good there are many students coming in and out of the University the professors are great, teaching effectively while facilities are not quit impressive."

J. M.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2009

West Visayas State University

• State University, Iloilo City, Iloilo
•   Bachelor's ₱ 8,000-16,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 3,900-12,000 per year
•  Center of Development in Nursing

"Our school, being government-owned was practically like any other universities. There's a decent amount of greenery, buildings for every department (which some of them are already century-old), adequa..."

I. G.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2010

Davao Doctors College

• Private College, Davao City, Davao
•   Bachelor's ₱ 50,000-56,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 12,000-21,000 per year

"The school provides a good ambiance for student development. The faculty and staff are great and they support the students in order to succeed in all fields of endeavor. The school is more focused on ..."

C. A.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2012

La Consolacion College - Manila

• Private College, Manila, Metro Manila

"Atmosphere wise, well it was a very good place to study because it's quiet. Professors, were good as well but not that good and the facilities, we had a nursing building so we can study better."

S. S.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2009

St. Mary's College of Tagum

• Private College, Tagum City, Davao del Norte

"My school is run by catholic nuns and the school environment reflects the peaceful and orderliness of sisters running the facilities for nursing are complete and we have affiliated to a hospital in Ta..."

H. G.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2007

Riverside College

• Private College, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
•   Bachelor's ₱ 60,000 per year

"I can actually say that my school is a good school. It's not great but I’m happy that I enrolled there. I live in a small city and I'm happy to say that our hospital is one of the best here. I think i..."

M. P.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2008

St. Michael's College of Iligan City

• Private College, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
•   Bachelor's ₱ 30,000-34,000 per year

"The professors were young and were not too rigid in lecture. The nursing curriculum back then when I enrolled was new, so there were a lot of changes as I advanced. The school had great facilities, se..."

D. M.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2008

Western Mindanao State University

• State University, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
•   Bachelor's ₱ 6,000-10,000 per year

"Our school is a suitable place for learning. The professors are knowledgeable and experts. However, the facilities are incomplete. "

R. B.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2007

Ateneo de Davao University

•   Bachelor's ₱ 84,000-100,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 20,000-50,000 per year

"This is a Jesuit owned and managed university. It has air-con rooms and facilities. The advocacy for environment preservation and protection is very strong in the campus. All the students are given th..."

T. V.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2006

University of San Agustin

• Private University, Iloilo City, Iloilo

"If you want to be surrounded with big and tall trees like you're not in the city then University of San Agustin is a good choice. I love the ambiance at my university, it gives me the feeling of secur..."

A. L.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2012

Xavier University

• Private University, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
•   Bachelor's ₱ 50,000-60,000 per year

"The thing that I love the most about our school is the fact that there is a chapel not just inside the campus, but at the heart/center of the campus. I guess that fact speaks about what the school rea..."

V. J.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2013

Ateneo de Zamboanga University

• Private University, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
•   Bachelor's ₱ 58,000-64,000 per year

"As for now the college of nursing is still expanding and soon be able to have all the necessary equipments to help the students be a better and a more competitive individual. The school's atmosphere i..."

E. R.  studied  BSN ,  graduated 2010

Master of Arts in Nursing

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Nursing program at UP Open University offers quality education available, accessible, and affordable to professional nurses in the country and abroad. It is intended for Filipino nurses working either in the far regions of the country or abroad where getting higher education is difficult. It is the opportunity for nurses working full-time or who cannot leave their work or family to get a post-graduate degree. It provides a flexible program that suit their time, availability and interest.

Students can choose from four major tracks: adult health nursing, maternal child nursing, nursing administration and gerontology and geriatrics nursing. Adult health nursing provides a framework for caring for clients with different health conditions such as cardiovascular and cancer. Maternal and child nursing covers care of the mother and child in different health conditions. Gerontology and geriatrics nursing deals with the care of the older person. Nursing administration provides diverse administrative perspectives in health human resources and organizational development. Major courses include clinical practicum to provide experiential learning.

Program Goals

The program aims to develop professional nurses who are able to:

• Apply their understanding of nursing theories, research principles, methodologies to current problems and issues affecting the nursing profession and the health care delivery system;
• Gain insight into self and others as fully functioning individuals;
• Broaden their understanding of a related discipline that should serve as a further base for specialization in nursing;
• Develop innovative measures in the delivery of health care services; and
• Help in developing independent nursing practice.

Admission Requirements

• Applicant must be a holder of bachelor’s degree in nursing, i.e. BS Nursing.
• An application form must be duly accomplished and submitted to the Office of the University Registrar, together with the following documents:
• Original copy of the official transcript of academic records stating degree obtained, date of graduation, and Special Order from the Bureau of Private Schools (S.O.B. No).
• Two letters of reference from former professors or supervisors, using UPOU standard format.
• Official receipt of the application fee paid at any Philippine National Bank (PNB) branch.

Admission Policies

Applicants are screened by the Admission committee headed by the Program chair, (i.e. either Adult Health Nursing, Maternal Child Nursing, Nursing Administration or Geriatrics and Gerontology) whichever major program the applicant indicated in his/her application form.

Criteria for screening of applicants are as follows:

• For initial screening, GWA of 2.125 is used as cut-off grade.
• Applicants who have a GWA of 2.125 or better and who possess at least one year clinical and nursing-related experience are admitted to the program as degree students
• Students whose GWA are on the borderlines are further evaluated through the composite scoring system (see box below).
• The composite score consists of: equivalent score for GWA, length of experience, and nature of experience.
• Applicants who have a composite score of 2.0 or better are admitted as degree students
• Applicants who were not able to satisfy the GWA cut-off point or the composite score are admitted as probationary, for evaluation after 12 units.

Composite Scoring System

Applicants who were not able to satisfy the GWA cut-off point or the composite score are admitted as probationary students, for evaluation after 12 units.

Mode of Instruction

Courses are delivered on a semestral basis using various technologies where appropriate. The virtual classrooms run in MyPortal, the learning management system of the UPOU. This is where class announcements are made, course materials uploaded, discussions held and assignments uploaded.

The courses are composed of core, major and elective. Core courses are foundation courses for both majors (specialization) and should be taken by all students. Major courses are specialization courses and are divided into (1) adult health nursing major, (2) maternal and child nursing, (3) nursing administration and (4) gerontology and geriatrics nursing. Elective courses are special nursing or nursing-related courses (from other disciplines) that students are allowed to choose from to suit their needs and strengthen their program of study.

Core Courses

*Click the course code to access the course details.

Major Courses (Adult Health Nursing)

Major Courses (Maternal and Child Nursing)

Major Courses (Nursing Administration)

Major Courses (Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing)

Electives for the Students

List of Electives students can take depending on their nursing tracking :

Adult Health Nursing

ANY COURSES FROM THE ASEAN, INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS (Please see the page below)

Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Nursing Administration

Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing

Electives from other courses

Program of Study

The MAN program consists of 30 units of course work and six units of thesis. There are four core courses (12 units), four major courses (12 units) and two elective courses (6 units), and a thesis (6 units).

Students are expected to take the courses in the following sequence:

Program of Study (Adult Health Nursing)

Program of Study (Maternal Child Nursing)

Program of Study (Nursing Administration)

Program of Study (Geriatrics and Gerontology Nursing)

Program Policies

• All major courses under each specialty tracks have practicum requirements, namely: N260, N261, N262, and N219.6 (for Adult Health Nursing); N230, N231, N232, and N219.3 (for Maternal Child Nursing); N280, N282, N282, N219.8 (for Gerontology and Geriatrics Nursing. Students are required to go on clinic visits, clinic duties, and to submit case studies, nursing care plans, and other written reports. Specifics of the practicum are described in the Course Guide of each major course.
• N219.3, N219.6 and N219.8 are both intensive practicum experience, for adult health nursing and maternal child nursing specialties, and gerontology and geriatrics nursing respectively. These courses can only be taken after the student has completed all other courses. These courses provide a venue for the application of the teaching, research, and clinical skills of the students.

Comprehensive Examination

• The student applies for comprehensive examination after completing satisfactorily course work.
• A comprehensive committee of five to seven members shall be constituted by the Dean of Faculty Office, (e.g. FMDS) upon recommendation of the Program Chair.
• To qualify for the comprehensive examination, a student must have obtained a general weighted average of 2.00 or better of all courses taken; and a grade of 2.00 or better in all required courses in the major field of specialization.
• Application for comprehensive examination shall be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar at least one month prior to the sate of examination. The application shall be recommended by the Program Chair and noted by the Dean of the Faculty Office to whom the program belongs.
• The written comprehensive examination shall test the student’s mastery of all courses taken, which are integrated into two major focus: (1) content) and (2) methodology. Details of the examination shall be left to the discretion of the Comprehensive Examination Committee.
• A consensus based on the standards set by the Committee is required to pass the comprehensive examination.
• Only one re-examination may be allowed within a year approved by the committee but not later than one year after the first examination. Failure to pass shall bar the student from earning the master’s degree.

Master’s Thesis

• The thesis must be a worthwhile contribution to the nursing discipline and the methods are on the analytical type of research, whether quantitative or qualitative.
• A thesis committee of five members, which includes: an adviser, a critic (reader), and three other panel members, shall be constituted by the Dean of Faculty Office, (e.g. FMDS) upon recommendation by the Program Chair as endorsed by the Adviser and in consultation with the student.
• The thesis committee shall be in-charge of the oral defense of the thesis. The report of the examination shall be submitted by the adviser to the Program Chair, who will forward it to the Dean of the Faculty Office.
• The master’s thesis shall be graded either pass or fail.
• A copy of the report on the result of the defense of the thesis shall be filed with the Faculty Office.

Program FAQs

If I do not satisfy the required work experience, can I still be accepted to the program?

In case you do not satisfy the required work experience, you may still be accepted to the program as a non-degree student. This means you will take the same courses as the regular degree students but you will be re-evaluated after taking up 50% of the courses in the program to assess if you can still continue as a degree student.

Please explain the admission requirement of scholastic ability and potential for profitable study.

The requirement is about maintaining a GWA of 2.0 or better to stay in the program. The program will also require a student to pass a comprehensive examination and defend a thesis paper after taking all the course work.

How long is the clinical practicum?

For major courses, it will take 32 hours and 60-80 hours for the intensive clinical experience.

Where is the clinical practicum conducted?

The clinical practicum location shall depend on the course taken. Oftentimes, this is conducted in the Philippine General Hospital, but we are also affiliated with other hospitals such as Philippine Heart Center and Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital. Students offshore may also conduct their clinical practicums at the hospital where they are affiliated with.

How about offshore students, are they required to go home for the practicum?

We have some cases wherein offshore students are allowed to take their clinical practicum in their local setting provided the students satisfy the following conditions:

• Appropriateness of their local setting for the required competencies of the course
• Qualified preceptor (with MA degree in nursing and related clinical experience) willing to supervise the student without compensation from the University

For admission related details, please visit UPOU website .

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16 Best universities for Nursing in the Philippines

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Below is a list of best universities in the Philippines ranked based on their research performance in Nursing. A graph of 41.7K citations received by 3.87K academic papers made by 16 universities in the Philippines was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of the Philippines Manila

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2. De La Salle University

3. University of Santo Tomas

4. Ateneo de Manila University

5. University of the Philippines Los Banos

6. University of the Philippines Diliman

7. Visayas State University

8. West Visayas State University

9. Angeles University Foundation

10. University of Asia and the Pacific

11. Cebu Normal University

12. Mindanao State University

13. Mapua University

14. Liceo de Cagayan University

15. Philippine Normal University

16. Adventist University of the Philippines

The best cities to study Nursing in the Philippines based on the number of universities and their ranks are Manila , Quezon , Los Banos , and Baybay .

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year degree program in the Philippines that revolves around caring for the sick or injured. This does not only involve addressing immediate threats to the patient’s health, but also guiding the patient all the way through physical, mental, and emotional recovery.

As a nursing student you will be trained to conduct health assessments, provide patients with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, perform life-saving interventions, respond to disaster and emergency situations, and keep medical documentations.

Through the course of your study, you will learn how to perform first aid techniques, take care of wounds,  prepare and administer drugs, feed patients through intravenous tubes, monitor vital signs, and care for patients with special needs such as those with physical disabilities, mental illnesses (Alzheimer’s disease), developmental disorders (autism), recurring illnesses, and patients who are only awaiting death.

In addition to those,  you will also be introduced to the administrative side of nursing such as the organizational structures of hospitals, patient classification systems, delegation of tasks, staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

Some examples of subjects that you may take while enrolled in this program include:

• Care of Mother, Child, and Family
• Community Health Nursing
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Care of Mother, Child, Family, and Population Group at Risk or with Problems
• Nutrition and Diet Therapy
• Pharmacology
• Health Education
• Care of Clients with Problems in Oxygenation, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Metabolism, and Endocrine
• Care of Clients with Problems in Inflammatory and Immunologic Response, Perception, and Coordination
• Care of Patients with Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior
• Care of Clients with Problems in Cellular Aberrations, Acute Biologic Crisis Including Emergency and Disaster Nursing
• Competency Appraisal
• Nursing Leadership and Management
• Nursing Research
• Biostatistics

Aside from taking the courses mentioned above, your school may also facilitate a minimum of 2346 hours of On-the-Job Training at hospitals, community clinics, or similar facilities in order to give you a chance to apply what you have learned in school in a professional setting.

Qualified graduates of BS Nursing can find employment as any of the following:

• Clinic Nurse
• Community Health Nurse
• Private Nurse
• Company Nurse
• School Nurse
• Military Nurse
• College Professor
• Entrepreneur

LICENSURE EXAMINATION Passing the Licensure Examination for Nurses is one of the requirements in seeking employment in the healthcare industry. Please visit the official website of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) for more information.

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i cant see your contact information which i needed for verification of students that was graduated by your institution.thank you

Hi, I’m currenty a call center agent right now and already a commerce gradute but I am thinking of enrolling into Nursing. If ever I will enroll into nursing, will my minor subjects be credited so I don’t have to take it again? Can you please send me the list of major subjects including the minor subjects so I can check if I still need to take those subjects or if they can be credited already. Thank you so much!

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Credits earned for general education subjects are typically carried over to the next course. Some schools have limits on the maximum number of units that can be carried over though, so you might want to contact the school you are thinking of enrolling at so they can give you a proper evaluation. Course curricula also vary per school, so it’s best if you’ll request for a copy from the school you wish to enroll at itself.

Hi. May i confirm if Nursing course will be banned, because of the rapid growing of nursing students? I would like to enter this field but im afraid of wht they saying that many of graduate BSN is still jobless and its hard to find job this time..

hi! Just wanna ask ,how much is your tuition fee in taking bsn ?for first sem?or in every semester.?thanks! Im waiting for your reply.

Hi, Shienalyn!

Thanks for visiting our site.

Please refer to the page below to get an idea of the tuition and other miscellaneous fees that higher education institutions in the Philippines impose. http://www.courses.com.ph/tuition-fees-of-colleges-and-universities-in-the-philippines-as-of-sy-2012-2013/

gud day. i just want to ask if you offer a tedsa courses? thanks.. godbless

Hi, Dianne!

We’re not running a school or an educational institution, so not really. If you’re looking for TESDA courses, though, you can find the list of TESDA courses on this page: http://www.tesda.gov.ph/program.aspx?page_id=29 (please look for the list under TRAINING REGULATIONS) and the list of schools/training centers that offer them on this page: http://www.tesda.gov.ph/inc/tvi.aspx (Just type the course you’re looking for then click “search”)

I wan’t to know how much is the tuition fee in the Nursing Course for my project,although I’m not really interested in course,I just wanted to fill up all the information needed in this course for my project.Kindly please reply immediately,I need it for tommorrow!

Hi, Daniel!

We’re sorry, but as much as we’d like to help you, we have no available information regarding the tuition fees imposed by schools offering the nursing program in the Philippines. It’s best if you’ll contact the schools offering them directly so they can give you an accurate and more detailed response.

Does this school still offers BSN program? I am a former student, and I would like to continue my nursing academic this coming semester.

Hi, Marjorie!

Which school are you referring to?

Do you still offer a 6 months training program which teaches basic education in anesthesia administration or to become Nurse Anesthetist and who recognizes your certification? Thanks a lot.

Hi, Melissa!

We only compile school and education-related information. We’re not really affiliated with actual schools. The info on this link may help answer your questions, though. http://aces.edu.ph/nurse-anesthesia-program/

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year program consisting of general education and professional courses. Professional courses are threaded through from the first year thru the fourth year with emphasis on the nursing concepts with corresponding Related Learning Experiences (RLE). The BSN program provides an intensive nursing practicum that will refine further the nursing competencies to ensure achievement of the BSN program outcomes required on an entry level nurse who is able to assume entry level positions in health facilities or community settings. The professional nurse is capable of providing safe, humane, quality and holistic care to individuals in varying age, gender, and health-illness status; healthy or at-risk families; population groups; and community; singly or in collaboration with other health care providers to promote health, prevent illness, restore health, alleviate suffering and provide end of life care.

Graduates Expected Career Path

• Registered Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Critical Care Nurse
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Geriatric Nurse
• Perioperative Nurse (OR/ Surgery)
• Maternal & Pediatric Nurse
• Mental Health Nurse
• Nurse Administrator
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• Nurse Manager
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• Public/ Community Health Nurse
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Caregiving nc ii.

Caregiving NC II is a 7-month course that exposes students to innovative approaches to learning and provides them with the tools needed for professional competency in providing care in collaboration with other healthcare providers. Upon completion of the course, the certified caregivers are prepared for various careers in healthcare settings both here and abroad.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares students for a successful career in the health and wellness industry. Students are trained for their caring role in the prevention of diseases, promotion and restoration of health, alleviating suffering and recovering in patients. The BSN’s Related Learning Experience component is conducted at Rizal Medical Center as based hospital and other specialized hospitals. Students are exposed to actual and the real life role of nurses in the medical field.

Career Opportunities for Nurses are in hospitals, clinics, private companies and in the military. They can also be a private nurse or practice as an independent professional.

Master of Arts in Nursing

The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competency in assuming managerial function in education and health and wellness industry settings through advanced knowledge and skills on the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.

Master of Arts in Nursing with specialization in Administration and Management

Specialization in Administration and Management – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently in assuming managerial functions in educational and health care settings through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.

Master of Arts in Nursing with clinical specialization in Community Health Nursing

Clinical Specialization in Community Health Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurse to enable them to practice community health nursing through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher. Students are required to undertake practicum during the program.

Career Opportunities:

• Health and Wellness Managers
• Nurse Educators
• Research Nurses
• Nurse-Authors
• Nurse-Editors

Nurse Managers of Special Units:

• Medical-Surgical Units
• Psychiatric Units
• Maternal and Child Units
• Community Health Units

Master of Arts in Nursing with clinical specialization in Maternal and Child Nursing

Clinical Specialization in Maternal and Child Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently child bearing, pediatric child and youth health nursing practice through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.

Master of Arts in Nursing with clinical specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing

Clinical Specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently medical surgical nursing through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher. Students are required to undertake practicum during the program.

Master of Arts in Nursing with clinical specialization in Mental and Psychiatric Nursing

Doctor of philosophy in nursing.

Ph.D. in Nursing is a research-focused program that equips nurse practitioners with the knowledge and skills in methodological, theoretical and analytical approaches to intellectual inquiry. This enables them to conduct independent research for the purpose of extending knowledge and enhancing theory-based nursing practice. Admission into the program requires a Master’s Degree, an essay, and an outline of a dissertation proposal.

Competent, morally upright individuals with respect for one another who are globally competitive as envisioned by the University.  

Total development of individuals who contribute to the enrichment of cultural heritage, tradition and imbued with the value of caring, commitment, community engagement and dedication to quality healthcare services.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an 8-trimester program consisting of general education and professional courses. Professional courses are threaded though from the first year through the last trimester with the emphasis on nursing concepts with corresponding Related Learning Experience (RLE). The BSN Program at the Philippine Women’s University provides an intensive nursing practicum that will refine further the nursing competencies to ensure achievement of the BSN program outcomes required of an entry level nurse.

The BSN program aims to develop a professional nurse who is able to assume entry level positions in healthcare facilities or community settings. The professional nurse is capable of providing safe, humane, quality, and holistic care to individuals in varying age, gender, and health- illness status; healthy or sick families; population groups; and community, singly or in collaboration with other health care providers to promote health, prevent illness, restore health, alleviate suffering and provide end of life care.

Collegiate nursing education at the Philippine Women’s University was initiated in 1950 with a post-basic course in nursing for graduates of hospital schools of nursing. In response to a very inspiring clamor to offer basic nursing program, a feasibility study on “The Projected College of Nursing in the Philippine Women’s University” by Anastacia Giron Tupaz was tested out. In 1960, the PWU College of Nursing started and offered a five year integrated curriculum leading to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This basic generic program aims to prepare professional nurses for service in changing society.

The PWU School of Nursing is the first school in the history of nursing education which includes praticum in its curriculum.

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Staff Nurse, School Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Community Nurse, Army Nurse, Home Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Traveling Nurse, Health Coach, Cruise Ship Nurse, Nursing Informatics Specialist, Nurse Case Manager, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, Diabetic Management Nurse, Plasma or Blood Bank Nurse, Hospice Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Burn Unit Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Rehabilitation Center Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Leader, Paramedic, Acute Care Nurse, NICU Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Educator, Chief Nurse Officer

Dr. Minerva B. De Ala, Ed.D, MAN, RN

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Dr. Fides F. Adiviso, Ph.D, MAN, RN

Mary Jean S. Penanueva, MAN, RN

Ma. Emyrose T. Romano, MAN, RN

Shirley Catapang, RN, MSN

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Dr. Marietta Fabros, Ed.D, MAN, RN

Dr. Adrian Z. Estiva, PhD, MAN

Dr. Jordan T. Salvador, PhDNEd, PHDSD, MAN RN

Dr. Emerson G. Aliswag, LPT- BS, PTP, RN

Ronne Abeleda, MBA-H, MAN, RN

Percy S. Lauria, MAN, RN

Dr. Joel de la Merced, DrHum, MSN, DipHM, OPA

Dr. David Hali de Jesus, PhD, MAN, RN

Dr. Mark Santos, EdD, RN, LPT, CNS

Dr. Nicolo Andrei Anonuevo, PhDN

Nerissa V. Mendoza-Gerial, RN, MHA, PhD

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Dr. Manuel T. Alzate, MD, Ed.D, RN, FICS

Mary Ann C Nery, MAN, RN

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The PWU School of Nursing provides students with opportunities to be taught, honed, and to lead in a vibrant learning environment. We have been educating nurses for the global community since 1950. The PWU School of Nursing provides high-quality, student-centered, innovative nursing programs that engage students in challenging discussions and learning activities in the classroom, simulation labs, community and clinical settings in order to enhance learning outcomes. The school offers opportunities to commence your nursing career through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, as well as to advance your current level of nursing practice through Master of Arts in Nursing. It has produced outstanding graduates in the field of nursing practice, education and research. We are proud of our notable network of alumni who are leaders of the nursing profession across the globe.

Please explore our website to learn more about the School of Nursing programs and faculty. You may also contact us at any time to learn about our degree programs and other academic offerings.

10 Schools Offering 2 Year Nursing Degree in the Philippines

Furthering your education in the medical field can be highly beneficial, check out the schools offering 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines discussed in this article.

A master’s degree is the most popular 2 year degree and most people forget about the associate degree which equally takes 2 years to complete as well.

In countries like the United States, where there are a lot of community colleges that offer hands-on training, you can find a lot of this associate degree. It takes only 2 years to complete but develops you with the skill set you need to excel in that particular field.

The associate degree isn’t that popular in many countries, including in the Philippines, but the master’s degree is very popular in countries all around the world.

A Master’s degree covers a wide variety of fields just as much as a bachelor but unlike the latter, a master’s degree will provide you with advanced knowledge and equip you with extensive skills in your field of interest.

To pursue a master’s degree, the common prerequisite is that applicants must have completed or in their final year of completing a bachelor’s degree program to be eligible for a master’s degree application.

It may interest you to know that I recently published an article on master’s degree without a bachelor , explaining the steps to take on how to pursue a master’s degree without having the common requirement which is a bachelor and also discusses the various schools where you can study master’s without bachelors.

However, in the Philippines, you cannot do masters without firstly completing a bachelor’s education. Before applying for the 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field which is in the medical and healthcare field.

The MS in Nursing, commonly denoted as (MS-N) in the Philippines, is a 2 year graduate degree that improves knowledge and skills in nursing theoretical framework analysis and implementation, as well as teaching, research, and community service.

The program’s goal is to develop professionals with advanced knowledge in their chosen field of concentration, as well as clinical practice and management experience.

While some individuals settle for a Bachelor’s in Nursing others do not, but instead go further to pursue and improve their abilities and knowledge in the field.

Going for a master’s program comes with many benefits which include that an individual with a master’s degree will be highly favored by employees compared to individuals with a bachelor’s degree.

A master’s degree holder in nursing gets a higher salary, manages the department, and is highly respected than one who does not have one.

Getting a master’s degree in nursing is completely your choice and up to you to decide. The 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines discussed in this article is for those who want to further their education and enjoy the benefits that come with being a master’s degree holder.

Without further ado, let’s discuss the schools offering 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines.

2 Year Nursing Degree in the Philippines

The schools that offer 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines are:

• The University of the Philippines Open University
• The University of the Philippines, Manila
• Philippine’s Women University
• The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay (UERM)
• Adventist University of the Philippines
• Saint Louis University
• De La Salle Medical and Health Science Institute
• Philippine Christian University
• Western Mindanao State University
• Palawan State University

1.      The University of the Philippines Open University

The University of the Philippines, through its Faculty of Management and Development Studies, offers the Master of Arts in Nursing and one of the 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines.

Professional nurses in the Philippines and overseas can benefit from this program which provides high-quality education that is available, accessible, and cheap.

It is a chance for full-time nurses who are unable to quit their jobs or families to pursue a post-graduate degree.

It offers a flexible program that meets their needs in terms of time, availability, and interests. Students can choose from four major tracks: adult health nursing, maternal child nursing, nursing administration, and gerontology, and geriatrics nursing.

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2.      The University of the Philippines, Manila

The University of Philippines, Manila is one of the schools offering a 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines.

This 2-year nursing degree is a master’s program offered through the university’s College of Nursing, the country’s most prestigious nursing school, addressing the Filipino people’s health needs while providing leadership and quality in nursing growth in the global community.

The master’s program in nursing’s main purpose is to equip qualified nurses for clinical specialty and leadership roles in any of the key sectors listed below:

• Adult health nursing
• Community health nursing
• Maternal and child nursing
• Mental health and psychiatric nursing
• Nursing administration
• School health nursing

The College of Nursing offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Nursing which requires completion of 36 units, 30 units of which are credited to academic courses, and 6 units for the thesis.

3.      Philippine’s Women University

The School of Nursing at the Philippine’s Women University is one of the schools that provide 2 year nursing degrees in the Philippines.

The PWU College of Nursing was established in 1960 and firstly started by offering a five-year integrated curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), shortly after, the Master of Arts in Nursing and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing were introduced into the college.

The Master of Arts in Nursing, which takes 2 years to complete also offers specialization in 5 other different fields. These fields are the Master of Arts in Nursing with:

• Specialization in Administration and Management
• Clinical specialization in Medical-Surgical
• Clinical specialization in Community Health Nursing
• Clinical specialization in Mental and Psychiatric Nursing and
• Clinical specialization in Maternal and Child Nursing

4.      The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay (UERM)

The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Graduate School is one of the schools that offer 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines.

The UERMMMC Graduate School envisions a learning environment that fosters higher education in health sciences, where people speak freely and constructively at all times, enriching themselves with each other’s ideas and translating these ideas for a greater good.

With a mission to develop critical thinkers in the health sciences who can effect societal change for a higher quality of life. Through advanced clinical practice, scientific initiatives, and community development activities, this degree program is aimed to train professional nurses in various specialty and leadership roles.

The school offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)

5.      Adventist University of the Philippines

The College of Nursing at the Adventist University of the Philippines offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the nursing field.

While the bachelor’s program takes four years to complete, the master’s program takes only two years to complete. This makes the Master of Science in Nursing at Adventist University of the Philippines one of the 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines.

The Master of Science in Nursing and the Master in Nursing programs are offered by the graduate department of the college. The former major in adult health nursing and family health nursing, both with thesis program while the latter is both program but non-thesis program.

You can check the course descriptions and choose the program that suits you better by following the link provided below.

6.      Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University is one of the schools that offer 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines. The nursing degree at this institution offers a Master of Science in Nursing which takes 2 years to complete. The program comprises four 12 units basic courses, five 12 units major courses, and two thesis writing.

The university also is affiliated with a teaching hospital to train qualified nurses and equip them with skills and knowledge to become global leaders in their respective fields.

7.      De La Salle Medical and Health Science Institute

This is one of the places where you can earn a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines. The institute offers a Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) to students from all walks of life. The program trains qualified nurses for nursing specialization, leadership, and research in one of the primary courses listed below:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Maternal and Child Nursing

A total of 42 units are required for the MAN degree, including 15 units for basic courses, 12 units for major courses, 6 units for elective courses, 3 units of thesis writing seminar, and 6 units of thesis writing.

A full-time MA student can take up to 9 units every semester and is anticipated to finish the 42 units in seven years (inclusive of 5 years bachelor), including comprehensive exams, examinations, and thesis writing.

8.      Philippine Christian University

The College of Nursing and Allied Health of Philippine Christian University offers a host of medical programs including nursing in bachelor and masters levels of study.

The bachelor’s program takes the typical 4-5 years to complete while the masters take 2 years to complete, making the institution one of the places you can get a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines.

The College of Nursing and Allied Health offers the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program. The nursing science, concepts, and theories from adjacent disciplines, as well as practice, research, management, and administration, are all integrated into the curriculum.

The Master of Arts in Nursing program seeks to cultivate professional nursing leaders and competent practitioners for the healthy Philippines.

9.      Western Mindanao State University

Looking for where to get a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines? You may want to use this opportunity to look at the Master in Nursing program offered by the College of Nursing at Western Mindanao University.

The objectives of the program are to provide advanced knowledge, professional, ethical competency in the field of specialty.

It is also aimed at advancing nursing practice, encourage the use of research and research-based knowledge, demonstrate nurse leadership and management skills in a variety of contexts, and be capable of examining current health and health-related policies to devise solutions for improving healthcare delivery.

The Master in Nursing is a 36-unit non-thesis graduate program offered with the following specialization in Medical-surgical Nursing, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.

10. Palawan State University

At Palawan State University, you can get a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines whether you are an international or domestic student, as long as you have the requirements and are prepared to take your nursing skills and practice to the next level.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Palawan State University is in charge of providing courses and teaches that lead to a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines.

Whether you want to get equipped with management skills or extend your nursing abilities, this program is right for you.

These are the list of schools offering 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines which I hope will be of great help to you.

To help you further, I have listed below the general admission requirements to enter a 2 year nursing degree in the Philippines or a master of nursing program in the Philippines.

Admission Requirements

• Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in nursing, i.e. BS Nursing, or have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program. An applicant with a degree not in line with the medical and health care may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses. However, some colleges and universities admit bachelor’s degree holders.
• The applicant must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university
• An application form must be duly completed and submitted to the Office of the University Registrar, together with the following documents:
• An original copy of the official transcript of academic records (original and photocopy) stating degree obtained, date of graduation, and Special Order from the Bureau of Private Schools (S.O.B. No).
• Two letters of reference from former professors, deans, colleagues, or supervisors, using UPOU standard format.
• Official receipt of the application fee paid at any Philippine National Bank (PNB) branch.
• Letter of intent
• Most recent medical and dental health record
• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
• Copy of undergraduate diploma
• Latest 2×2 ID Picture

These are the general admission requirements to pursue a graduate nursing degree in any institution.

A graduate of an MS in Nursing must pass the Nurse Licensure Exam to become a Registered Nurse in the Philippines. The Professional Regulations Commission oversees the examination, which is administered by the Board of Nursing (PRC).

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Master of Arts in Nursing

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The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program is a 36-unit advanced nursing program that prepares professional nurses for leadership and management roles in nursing practice, education, and research with the authority to shape the nursing care delivery system of the future in all health settings, both local and global.

The program comprises of courses from nursing and other related disciplines intended to develop advanced theoretical knowledge in a selected specialization. It utilizes nursing theory and research as a scientific base for nursing practice. Faculty, administrators and staff provide full support in preparing the graduates of this program to take on leadership roles as administrators, teachers, and consultants themselves in the nursing discipline.

The MAN program offers the following three areas of specialization:

• Nursing Systems Administration
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Maternal Child Health Nursing

MAN graduates belong to Level VII (Post-Baccalaureate) of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), and are also recognized under the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF).

The program welcomes all interested BS Nursing graduates and professionals.

In line with the university’s mission and vision, the Institute of Nursing-Graduate Studies (IN-GS) seeks to produce nurse leaders who are principled, research and service-oriented who can help shape the nursing health care delivery system of the future in all health settings both local and global.

To achieve this goal, the IN-GS seeks to develop research-oriented nurse leaders who are committed to the development of the nursing profession and the health of the community in general. It specifically aims to:

• Enable nurses to take on leadership roles in either clinical or academic institutions;
• Empower nurses with the knowledge, skills, and values that will respond to the continuously changing health needs of society; and
• Enhance nurses with the use of evidence-based nursing research in the safe practice of their profession.

Upon completion of the program, MAN graduates can:

• Serve as leaders to facilitate improvement in the health care delivery in various setting;
• Design system changes to impact the delivery health care in advance practice;
• Build networks and effectively communicate with the interdisciplinary health care team, professional colleagues, community leaders and policy makers;
• Innovate new learning to real work health challenges;
• Be part of a group as change agents;
• Evaluate, update, use, and / or develop information, and knowledge resources for use in delivery, and / or  coordination of care in diverse settings for individuals, families, communities and population aggregates;
• Use advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, evidenced-based interventions, and evaluation skills for improving client health outcomes and changing health system issues;
• Integrate principles of ethics, interpersonal processes, genetics cultural diversity, and respect for human beings into their advanced practice;
• Support quality, evidence-based safe and cost-effective health care;
• Advocate health care policy to influence nursing practice, research and education in the health care system;
• Analyze the structure and interdependence of healthcare system elements and issues using critical thinking and data analytics to formulate innovative system designs that improve healthcare delivery through qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to measure outcomes;
• Demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science and related disciplines to inform and/or initiate change in nursing practice and education;
• Translate knowledge, theories, models, and research from nursing and related disciplines in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and education; and
• Critically appraise research and synthesize research and evidences.

The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program of FEU-INGS prepares professional nurses for leadership and management roles in nursing practice, education, and advance research with the authority to shape the nursing care delivery system of the future in all health settings both local and global, which may lead to any of the following major tracks:

• Nursing Systems Administration (NSA)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN
• Maternal and Child Nursing (MCH)

Program curriculum

The MAN degree requires completion of a total of 36 units – nine (9) units of which are basic courses, 15-18 units of major courses, three (3) units for elective / cognate courses, and 6 units of thesis writing. A full time MA student can enroll a maximum of 9 units per semester and is expected to complete 36 units inclusive of thesis writing and a comprehensive examination.

Teaching-Learning Approaches

The graduate studies program of the Institute of Nursing offers comprehensive and excellent experience and understanding of scholastic and hypothetical contexts which are transformed into research-based academic undertakings.

This specialized program prepares the professional nurse to execute leadership skills in the improvement of health care delivery through research as they prepare to decide on cases with appropriate approaches in various settings. Specifically, the program will be delivered using the following modes:

To handle the diverse requirements of graduate studies, the courses allow learners to propose innovative changes to impact the delivery of health care through academic and research endeavors. They are also updated on current innovative information regarding patient care while applying critical thinking skills and evidence-based nursing in aid of decision-making for patient care. This method is embedded on the academic model of the university where critical, philosophical, and innovative thinking is promoted.

Through this approach, the students evaluate the health outcomes of care based on research evidences and executes sound ethical reasoning in the delivery of care. In addition, students are given in-depth practice on the application of legal and ethical principles in patient care across cultures.

The courses under MAN are delivered using both synchronous and asynchronous discussions with the aid of the learning management system or Canvas. Traditional classroom lectures are done during official class schedules, while additional learning materials such as article readings, videos, and other modes of instruction are made available in Canvas.

Likewise, extended consultations and conferences are arranged through Canvas. The courses are explained using blended instruction through modular activities and integrated concepts where students are given opportunities for mentorship through various auxiliary activities in the department. The students are also required to have group discussions and outputs with their faculty members and graduate studies colleagues through consultations and discourse.

Assessment and Research Work

The completion of courses under the MAN program is determined upon complete submission of requirements. The program will engage the students to develop innovative design using qualitative and quantitative methods of research as form of assessments towards the end of the program.

Prior thesis writing, students must undertake the comprehensive examination which determines their aptitude in synthesizing their understanding and learning throughout the program through a publishable research article or a pragmatic essay. It also addresses issues arising from the healthcare delivery system using critical thinking skills with research evidences as support.

This research output or essay can be developed further in their thesis writing, which will serve as a final requirement for awarding of the degree. Through these assessments, students can create excellent publishable research papers that will empower them to heighten the nursing practice as a profession.

MAN students must complete a total of 36 units of coursework including six (6) units of thesis writing.

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10 Schools Offering 2 Year Nursing Degree in Philippines

Nursing education in the Philippines provides lots of opportunities. It provides an array of two-year degree programs designed to propel aspiring nurses into the healthcare realm efficiently.

These programs are tailored to deliver comprehensive education in a shorter timeframe.

If you are passionate about nursing and want to complete your training in a short while, here are schools with a 2 year nursing degree in Philippines.

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Are there any schools offering 2 year nursing degrees in the Philippines?

Yes, there are several schools in the Philippines that offer 2 year nursing degrees.

These programs typically focus on providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or vocational nurses.

The 2 year nursing degree programs in Philippines are designed to provide a comprehensive education in nursing fundamentals, patient care, and clinical skills.

Graduates from these programs are well-prepared to enter the healthcare field as competent and compassionate nurses.

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What are the admission requirements for a 2 year nursing degree program?

The admission requirements for a 2-year nursing degree program typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of specific prerequisite courses such as biology, chemistry, and anatomy, and a minimum GPA requirement.

In addition, some programs may require applicants to submit letters of recommendation, personal statements, and proof of healthcare-related work experience or volunteer hours.

It’s also important to check with the specific nursing program you’re interested in to see if there are any additional requirements, such as entrance exams or interviews.

Having a strong academic background, relevant experience in the healthcare field, and a genuine passion for nursing will greatly improve your chances of being accepted into a 2-year nursing degree program.

How much does it cost to complete a 2-year nursing degree program in Philippines?

The cost of completing a 2-year nursing degree program in the Philippines can vary depending on the school you choose and other factors such as location and living expenses.

On average, tuition fees for a nursing program in the Philippines can range from around $1,000 to $3,000 per year. This does not include additional costs such as books, uniforms, and clinical fees.

It’s important to research different schools and their tuition fees, as well as any available scholarships or financial aid options.

Additionally, consider the cost of living in the area where the school is located, as this can also impact your overall expenses.

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Top 10 Schools Offering 2 year Nursing Degree in Philippines

Here are some of the schools offering 2 year nursing degree in Philippines.

The University of the Philippines Open University

The university of the philippines, manila, philippine’s women university, the university of the east ramon magsaysay (uerm), adventist university of the philippines, saint louis university, university of santo tomas, de la salle university, far eastern university, cebu normal university.

If you’re considering pursuing a 2 year nursing degree in Philippines, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is an excellent choice to fulfill your academic aspirations.

UPOU offers a flexible and dynamic learning environment that allows students to study from anywhere in the world.

With its innovative approach to distance education, UPOU provides a high-quality nursing curriculum that meets international standards while accommodating the diverse needs of its students.

As a pioneer in online education, UPOU has prioritized providing comprehensive support services for its nursing students, ensuring their success in both academic and clinical aspects.

The university’s commitment to equipping graduates with practical skills and theoretical knowledge sets them apart in producing highly competent and compassionate nurses who are prepared to meet the healthcare challenges of today’s dynamic world.

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The University of the Philippines Manila is a renowned institution offering a unique 2 year nursing degree program that attracts students from all around the world.

As a thriving hub of academic excellence, UP Manila provides an enriching environment for aspiring nurses to cultivate their skills and knowledge under the guidance of esteemed faculty members.

The university’s focus on practical experience equips graduates with the necessary tools to excel in their careers.

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At the Philippines’ Women University, pursuing a 2-year nursing degree means stepping into a world of opportunity and empowerment.

This prestigious institution has long been a trailblazer in providing quality education to aspiring nurses, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this noble profession.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on training and practical experience, PWU offers a dynamic learning environment where students can truly thrive and grow.

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay (UERM), is a leading institution that has been producing top-notch healthcare professionals for decades.

UERM boasts state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong network of industry connections.

These ensure that students receive comprehensive training and exposure to real-world healthcare scenarios.

The university’s emphasis on practical learning equips graduates with the skills and confidence necessary to excel in their careers upon completion of their program.

AUP provides a supportive and dynamic learning environment that enables students to excel in their studies.

One of the unique aspects of studying nursing at AUP is its strong emphasis on compassionate care and community service.

Students are not only trained to be competent professionals but are also instilled with a sense of social responsibility and empathy towards others.

The university’s holistic approach to nursing education ensures that graduates are not only well-prepared academically but also possess the compassion and ethics essential for providing quality patient care.

Saint Louis University in the Philippines offers a unique 2-year nursing degree program.

With a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training, students gain valuable experience and knowledge to excel in their careers.

The university’s focus on practical skills ensures that graduates are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector as soon as they enter the workforce.

The institution is a beacon of excellence in nursing education, providing invaluable resources and guidance for those embarking on this fulfilling career path in the Philippines.

The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to pursue a 2-year nursing degree.

With its rich history dating back to 1611, UST is the oldest existing university in Asia.

The university’s Faculty of Nursing provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of healthcare.

What sets UST apart is its strong emphasis on practical experience and clinical training, which prepares students for real-world challenges they may face as nurses.

If you’re considering a 2 year nursing degree in Philippines, De La Salle University is an excellent choice.

With its reputable College of Nursing, students can expect an immersive and hands-on learning experience that prepares them for the fast-paced world of healthcare.

What sets De La Salle apart is its emphasis on producing not just competent nurses but compassionate caregivers equipped with a strong foundation in both technical skills and ethical values.

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Far Eastern University in the Philippines offers an innovative 2-year nursing degree program that is gaining attention for its comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experiential learning opportunities.

With a focus on practical skills and clinical training, students have the chance to gain real-world experience early in their education, preparing them for successful careers in the healthcare field.

The program’s emphasis on advanced medical technologies and current best practices equips graduates with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in this rapidly evolving industry.

Cebu Normal University stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of nursing education, offering a nurturing environment where students can flourish and transform into proficient caregivers.

With its unwavering focus on academic excellence and practical training, CNU provides the perfect platform for aspiring nurses to realize their potential and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

For those seeking a 2 year nursing degree in Philippines coupled with quality education and unparalleled experiences, CNU is undeniably the destination of choice.

2 Year Nursing Degree in Philippines- Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pursue further education after completing a 2-year nursing degree?

Yes, you can continue your education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or other related healthcare fields.

Are there online options available for completing a 2 year nursing degree in Philippines?

Yes, some schools offer online or hybrid programs for students who prefer flexible learning options.

What career opportunities will be available to me after completing a 2-year nursing degree?

Upon completion of the program, you can work as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or pursue entry-level positions in various healthcare settings.

Is financial aid available for students pursuing a 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines?

Many schools offer financial aid options such as scholarships, grants, and student loans to help cover tuition and other expenses.

Can I transfer credits from a 2-year nursing degree program to a bachelor’s degree program later on?

In some cases, credits earned from a 2-year nursing degree program may be transferable to a bachelor’s degree program at certain institutions.

What makes the 2-year nursing degree programs in the Philippines unique compared to other countries?

The curriculum is designed to provide students with comprehensive training and hands-on experience while preparing them for immediate entry into the healthcare workforce.

Conclusions

The 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines offers a streamlined and efficient path to entering the nursing profession.

With its comprehensive curriculum and practical training, graduates are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and excel in their careers.

The program’s emphasis on hands-on experience equips students with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in various healthcare settings.

As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to grow, pursuing a 2-year nursing degree in the Philippines can open up numerous opportunities for you.

If you have a passion for helping others and are ready to embark on a fulfilling career in nursing, consider enrolling in this program today.

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We are a Catholic institution of learning dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the theoretical and applied fields through quality graduate education that is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of society.

We are committed to the formation of scholars and high-quality professionals who are ethical, competent, compassionate, and committed to the service of their respective professions, the Church, the nation, and the global community.

We envision a Graduate School that stands for excellence and innovation and that is globally recognized for its distinct degree programs and quality research outputs.

The Graduate School commits itself to develop: 

• Competent professionals who, inspired by the ideals of St. Antoninus of Florence, promote excellence in the production, advancement, and transmission of specialized knowledge and skills in the sciences, the arts, and community service; 
• Scholarly researchers and creative thinkers who, kindled by St. Thomas Aquinas’s ardour for truth, aspire to become fonts of intellectual creativity and, in their quest for quality research, are proficient and critical in assessing and communicating information in various fields that impact the professions, the Church, the nation, and the global community; 
• Professional Christian leaders who, touched by St. Dominic de Guzman’s apostolic fire and warmed by Mary’s motherly care, articulate ethics and truth, high level of moral maturity in resolving issues and promoting social justice and compassion for the poor, and care for the environment; 
• Globally engaged citizens who, with ardent advocacy for life, promote a deeper understanding of tolerance and justice as well as linguistic, religious, and cultural diversities as a result of the precise evaluation of modern problems and inquiries; 
• Committed scholars who, nurtured by the dogmas of Christian faith and values, are dedicated to the pursuit of truth through the promotion of an intellectual culture that values academic rigor and freedom of scientific investigations; and 
• Lifelong learners who, empowered by St. Antoninus of Florence’s zeal for learning, are committed to the advancement of a higher culture through a continuous search for intellectual inquiries and new knowledge as well as faithfulness to Catholic intellectual traditions. 

Upon successful completion of the MA in Nursing, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate updated and in depth professional and functioning knowledge and skills and apply them in the various challenges/issues and concerns in the field of nursing.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and generate new ideas by applying the appropriate methods of research and inquiry in solving challenges in the different field of nursing.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and capacity to work independently and collaboratively with others, exercise ethico-legal action in nursing practice.
• Display proficiency in accessing and using medical and nursing information and effectively communicate ideas to their intended audience in both written and oral forms.
• Manifest agility and global awareness and adapt to the values, norms and diversified culture in the nursing profession.
• Engage in continuous learning and reflective thinking to pursue new knowledge and specific skills and to apply them to nursing practice.

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Program Curriculum

GS 500 – St. Thomas and Critical Thinking Principles of and skill in critical thinking according to St. Thomas Aquinas in the three areas of mental cognition simple appreciation, judgments and reasoning, and of common fallacies towards the acquisition of the art of organization. 

GS 501 – Nursing Research Methods Various research approaches, qualitative & quantitative, applied to generate new knowledge in nursing, validate theories & nursing interventions, and influence standards & policies affecting health and nursing through research outcomes.

MRS 601 – Biostatistics On an outcome-based course which emphasizes both the theoretical and the practical aspects of biostatistics. This course presents the fundamental concepts in description biostatistics of laboratory data analysis of one, two, three, or more samples. Topics include discrete and continuous probability models, expectation, hypothesis testing and confidence for means, proportions, and counts, maximum likelihood estimation; sample size determination non-parametric and parametric methods graphical displays and data transformations. 

MRS 602 – Bioethics Designed to make the nursing graduate student recognize the significance of the discipline of Bioethics or Ethics in Health Care Delivery the management of health care institutions especially hospitals. It should stimulate and encourage them as health care professionals and executives as health care practice is essentially an ethical practice. It is expected that they develop ethical consciousness and reasoned analytical judgment as a necessary part of health caring, thus making them conscientious nursing managers with moral standing. 

MRS 603 – Theoretical Foundations in Nursing This course deals with the philosophical and theoretical perspectives of nursing practice. it interprets and analyses existing concepts, theories, and principles that serve as the basis for nursing practice, education, and research. It also involves identification of problems, issues, trends, and other forms of phenomena prevailing in a dynamic field of nursing practice that may lead to the development of new theories, and models focusing on man as a holistic being. It strengthens the problem-solving and decision-making process making nursing truly eclectic. 

At the end of the course, the graduate student in nursing shall be able to apply specific nursing models or theories in certain case scenarios or patient-care milieu or even research proposals. Discussions of published researches using nursing models and theoretical frameworks shall also be included. 

NRS 701 – Nursing Administration I (Prerequisite to Advanced Nursing Administration II & III) This course examines administration in nursing as a critical influence affecting organizational performance and change. The student should be able to critically evaluate theoretical constructs and promoted culture that values academic rigor by analyzing basic concepts/ elements in nursing administration as it is confronted by a wide range of new developments, innovation/challenges in the health care industry affecting critical areas of management, including finance and costing, risk management, strategic planning, quality assurance, transformation as evolves and has a direct impact on nursing the graduate student should be able to develop evidence-based arguments. Quality improvement and management techniques, policies, and procedures should be created and integrated by the graduate nurse practitioner to achieve efficiency, effectiveness in the administration of nursing and display proficiency endorsing and using info and communicate their ideas to their client both written and oral form. Finally, the discussion could delve into the application of the principles learned in management. industries benchmarking is the culmination of the course. 

NRS 702A – Nursing Administration II (Nursing Practice) A course focus on the application of the theories and principles of administration in nursing services viewed in the context of the health care system beset with economic and financial challenges. The graduate student should be able to analyze the hospital Nursing Service Administration process, Human Resources Development Program, basic elements in Nursing Management including personnel policies, physical facilities, supplies and equipment, and inventory and be able to create policies, systems, and guidelines. The students are expected to design forms and evaluation tools used in the management of Nursing Service and utilize Quality Improvement Program for Organizational effectiveness. Benchmarking is the culmination of the course. 

NRS 702B – Nursing Administration Ilf (Nursing Educ.) A Comprehensive study and analyze the perspective of Administration/ Management of Nursing Education. The focus is on analysis of the scope that includes Historical Development of Nursing Education, Educational Administration/Management; CHED Mandates, Curriculum Renew/Development; Support Services; Research and Community Development Programs; Issues and Trends in Nursing Education will be described synthesis and integrated as an essential component of interactive learning opportunities, creative thinking to the students, the profession and society. Benchmarking is the culmination of the course. 

NRS 703 – Nursing Administration IV (Practicum) Provides students opportunities to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes on theories, concepts and principles of nursing administration to real work settings. They are expected to utilize their problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with other members of the health team through their leadership and ethical actions. Emphasis is on the utilization of evidence-based information in providing health services to all people regardless of race, language, religion and culture, and engaging in continuous pursuit of excellence for oneself and the nursing profession. 

Clinical Teaching

NRS 711 – Advanced Clinical Teaching This course prepares the graduate students in nursing to assume the role of an effective clinical teacher in any health care setting through the expansion of knowledge, skills, and values. The philosophical and theoretical foundations of clinical teaching will be discussed in depth.

To further the graduate students’ competencies, facets of clinical teaching including the ethical dimensions, use of clinical methods and models, student assessment, and evaluation of the teaching-learning process will be discussed. Recently published research findings and outputs related to clinical teaching will also be discussed and applied.

A teaching/learning outcomes-based plan for a specific clinical area will be the output at the end of the course. 

NRS 712 – Curriculum Development in Nursing Education A comprehensive study and analysis of the theory and practice of curriculum development in the context of the nursing is a profession. Engages health professionals in current curriculum development processes and strategies. The focus is on the analysis of the nursing profession curriculum, its philosophy, mission, goals, curriculum framework, contents, and assessments against the national and global core competency standards.

The students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of curriculum development theory and practice through writing a critique paper and a concept paper on the various reengineering actions and reforms currently implemented in the nursing curriculum. 

NRS 713 – Advanced Clinical Specialization I Advanced Psychiatric Nursing I-A The course focuses on the study of human behaviour in mental illness through the application of various theories of personality. Through the nurse-patient relationship, the nurse makes an in-depth assessment and analysis of the patient’s maladaptive behaviour and applies nursing interventions through the therapeutic use of the self and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. 

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I-B The course involves an in-depth study and critical analysis of the body’s adaptive responses and pathophysiologic changes to selected physiological stressors and diseases which serve as a basic foundation of the principles of assessment, interventions, and evaluation of the management of clients with varied medical-surgical problems in various health care settings. This knowledge will serve as a basic foundation for advanced nursing practice in medical-surgical nursing.

This course is a prerequisite for Adv. Medical-Surgical Nursing II-B. 

Advanced Maternal and Child Nursing I – C The graduate student will be able to integrate knowledge and skills to develop clinical judgment needed to initiate, manage and evaluate the nursing care regimen for the mother her newborn, and her family under normal conditions in the context of Asian and Western culture in varied settings. Apply theoretical analyses in the different phases of childbearing: antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum using concepts of health promotion and illness prevention. Execute professional skills and leadership behaviors necessary to provide safe, quality nursing care using evidenced-based data and information technology. Compete with the global market in terms of art and science of caring. 

NRS 714 – Advanced Clinical Specialization II Advanced Psychiatric Nursing  II-A The course is designed to assist students to comprehend the various models of psychiatric mental health nursing practice. The coursework prepares the nurse for a more comprehensive role, utilizing various biopsychosocial modalities and psychotherapeutic management of individuals, groups, and families. Students are required to apply a particular psychotherapeutic approach to a group of clients. 

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing II -B (a prerequisite for Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing III-B) The course involves the refinement of health assessment skills fundamental to advanced medical-surgical nursing practice with an emphasis on critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning, utilizing actual clinical scenarios and evidence-based findings, in the formulation of specific nursing diagnosis and plans of the nursing intervention of client’s health situation. This includes the actual performance of complete and focused physical assessment and other areas of assessment like patient history and diagnostic studies pertinent to the management of medical-surgical conditions. Current and recent advances in therapeutic modalities in the management of various diseases will also be discussed.

The course also includes an in-depth study and application of the principles of pharmacodynamics focusing on drug therapies, general principles, specific drug actions, and human adaptive responses to drug therapies. 

Advanced Maternal and Child Nursing III-C The graduate student will be able to integrate knowledge and skills to develop clinical judgment needed to initiate, manage and evaluate the nursing care regimen in the care of a normal child during the growth and development process in varied settings. Apply theoretical analyses of the different factors that constitute an effective childrearing process in the context of Asian and Western culture, beliefs, and health practices throughout the life cycle with emphasis on promotive and preventive aspects of care. Execute professional skills and leadership behaviors necessary to provide safe and quality nursing care using evidenced-based data and information technology. Compete with the global market in terms of art and science of caring. 

NRS 715 – Advanced Clinical Specialization III Advanced Psychiatric Nursing III-A The course prepares the students to develop the capability to advance psychiatric services to adapt to an evolving health care delivery system. The nurse is expected to conduct nursing care practice evaluation to contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and health reform by assuming the role of a patient advocate, change agent, and researcher. The students are required to apply these skills in an institution and in the community setting. 

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing III-B This course is a clinical practicum that involves intensive nursing management of clients with acute and chronic multi-system disorders. It will include specific strategies of assessment of problems, formulation of a plan of care based on assessed needs and expected outcomes of care, implementation of an evidence-based plan of care, and strategies of evaluation of quality care; emphasizes the importance of collaborative management of patient problems.

This is a prerequisite to Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV-“B for Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Specialist program. 

Advanced Maternal and Child Nursing III-C The graduate student will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically solve creative problems in the care of hi-risk mothers and sick children, its curative and rehabilitative aspects of care in any setting, and diverse cultural background. Integrates concepts and principles of medical-surgical, psychiatric, and communicable disease nursing and evidenced-based data among others, to arrive at an accurate clinical judgment and decision-making. Demonstrate mastery of ethical standards, professional leadership, and nursing informatics in handling sensitive cases and in conducting research on human subjects. 

Advanced Psychiatric Nursing IV-A The course prepares the nurse to develop comprehensive skills to practice as an advanced psychiatric mental health nurse specialist. The coursework requires an intensive practicum to integrate and enhance skills in a chosen field of specialization in a population group that includes but not limited to child and adolescent, adult, gerontological psychiatric nursing. The practicum integrates skills in physical and mental status assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care utilizing a full scope of therapeutic skills, psychopathology, pharmacotherapy, milieu therapy, psychotherapy, and research. 

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines and is consistently ranked among the top 1000 universities in the whole world. With academic degrees and research thrusts in the natural, health, applied, social, and sacred sciences, as well as business and management, the University continuously strives to make a positive impact on the society.

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