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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mission
Vision
Objectives
The Basic Program,
Related Learning Experience (RLE) and Affiliation

Mission

The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing commits itself to provide quality nursing education geared toward excellent and holistic health care delivery reflected in teaching, research, and community services in a constant and evolving effort to respond to national and global needs.

Vision

The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing envisions itself as an internationally recognized nursing school, upholding the culture of excellence and holism in nursing education.

Objectives

The aim of the DMMC-IHS College of Nursing is to bring forth nurses who are professionally competent, socially aware, culturally sensitive, and deeply committed to carry out their independent and collaborative responsibilities by providing for:

 The acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as competent and committed professional nurse practitioners;
 The continued total development of the individual human person;
 The development of the potential qualities for leadership, research, and teaching; and
 The preparation and eligibility for graduate and advance studies.

The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing boasts of its competent and confident pool of faculty members who utilize creative, dynamic, and learner-centered teaching methods. Students are trained using updated and state-of-the-art nursing facilities and skills laboratories simulating actual clinical practice. The College has strong ties with its very own base hospital, the Daniel Mercado Medical Center, as well as with other reputable tertiary hospitals, and is known for its strong community extension program. It is a school of character, with highly credible performance in the nurse licensure examination (NLE).

The Basic Program

The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The first academic year is devoted primarily to the study of biological and physical sciences, the social sciences and humanities, and other liberal arts courses that lay the foundation for the professional courses in nursing, which serve as the academic foci in the succeeding year levels.

The program also provides a strong foundation necessary for future graduate studies in order to strengthen the student’s appreciation for continuing professional education.

Related Learning Experience (RLE) and Affiliation

The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing works hand in hand with its base hospital, the Daniel Mercado Medical Center, as well as with several government hospitals and agencies for clinical experiences in special areas. While the students are assigned in the various areas, they are expected to abide by the rules and policies agreed upon by the College and the affiliating facility. Clinical rotations are planned and carried out in such a way that they cover the required number of hours in each specialty area as specified in the curriculum. All RLEs are under the supervision of a qualified clinical instructor (CI), who shall also be responsible for discussing the rules and policies during the RLE orientation that precedes every pilot rotation in any given facility.

Policies and Procedures

I. Admission Policies
Selective admission of students begins at Level I. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA), in coordination with the Office of the Registrar, evaluates each applicant, such that no one person is responsible for choosing a particular student. Students are selected on the basis of the following parameters: academic performance; physical, mental, and emotional fitness; intelligence quotient; personality and aptitude test results; and a personal interview. The OSA makes the final decisions on the selection of BSN students, and the College reserves the right to abide by the OSA’s decision.

        A. Admission Requirements
           1. Form 138 with GWA of at least 75%
           2. Copy of high school diploma
           3. Original birth certificate
           4. Three (3) colored 2” x 2” photographs
           5. Two (2) colored 1” x 1” photographs
           6. Marriage certificate, if applicable
           7. Good moral certification

        B. Admission Procedure
           1. Submit all requirements to the Office of the Registrar
           2. Secure certificate of endorsement for admission
           3. Take the entrance examination
           4. Personal interview
           5. Certificate of eligibility for admission from the Dean after satisfactory examination and interview

        C. Transferees and Foreign Students
           No transferees or second-degree applicants shall be admitted into the Level IV program.            Applicants for Levels I through III may be admitted only in meritorious cases.            The requirements are as follows:
           1. Certification from previous school that the applicant has earned a GWA of at least 2.50
           2. Official transcript of records (for evaluation)
           3. All courses with grades of 80% or its equivalent shall be credited, provided that they have the same description as those of the College; otherwise they will have to be taken again at the College.

II. Retention Policies
        Once admitted to the DMMC-IHS College of Nursing, students should abide by the following policies to maintain their residency in the BSN program. A student who is unable to meet the minimum standard of academic performance shall be subjected to appropriate academic sanctions. The minimum standard of academic performance shall be defined as passing at least 75% of the total number of academic units officially enrolled in, with no grade lower than 80% in any professional course.

III. Conduct and Discipline
        The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing expects that each student’s conduct and behavior manifest the moral integrity and personal refinement consistent with a professional. Students are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and deportment and to show respect to school officials, faculty members, employees, fellow students, patients, and every other person. The OSA monitors and maintains the proper conduct and discipline of nursing students and shall consistently put them under its guidance.

        A. Professional Decorum
           Students are expected to behave properly at all times, especially when inside the school premises. The guidelines are as follows:
           1. Courteously knock on every door before entering any room, wait for acknowledgement, then introduce oneself.
           2. Maintain a moderate tone of voice anywhere, especially along the corridors and inside classrooms, student lounges, and patient’s rooms.
           3. Greet patients, relatives, teachers, employees, and peers upon meeting them.
           4. Always uphold the confidentiality of patient information.
           5. Observe and maintain good posture at all times.
           6. Show humility, tactfulness, and respect when dealing with others.
           7. Always observe the Code of Ethics for Nurses and practice the Golden Rule in daily life.
           8. Wear the prescribed uniform at all times and with dignity when inside the school and hospital premises.
           9. Entertaining visitors while in class or on duty is discouraged. Should an emergency occur where an immediate family member is involved, permission from the designated faculty must be sought first.
           10. Refrain from going out of the hospital compound for snacks and meals, and from consuming prepared foods beyond designated places. Maximum time allotment is 30 minutes for snacks and one (1) hour for meals.
           11. Smoking, gambling, and consuming alcohol and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited.
           12. Use of the unit’s telephone is not allowed, except in cases of emergency and with permission from the staff and the CI.
           13. Observe promptness at all times and in all settings.
           14. Avoid loitering around while inside the school and hospital premises.
           15. Strictly adhere to hospital/community/school policies, rules, and regulations.

           These preceding guidelines for professional decorum are not limited to as written. Other guidelines for social norms and general behavior are written in the DMMC-IHS Student Handbook and must also be observed.

        B. Classroom Attendance
           1. Attendance shall be checked by the hour, such that the maximum allowable number of absences shall be 20% of the total hours for the course. Absence beyond this designated maximum shall entail automatic failure in the course (i.e., FA or failure due to absence).
           2. Absences due to reported illness or accident, death or impending death of an immediate family member, or conditions warranting force majeure are considered excused.
           3. An absence due to illness shall be considered excused only upon presentation of a valid medical certificate, which shall be made during the first hour of class upon the student’s return. Failure to do so shall invalidate the medical certificate, rendering the absence unexcused.
           4. A student who is absent during an examination for reasons other than the abovementioned shall automatically receive a failing grade for that particular examination.
           5. A student coming into class within the first 15 minutes shall be marked tardy. Three marks of tardiness, whether continuous or staggered, shall be equivalent to one unexcused absence.
           6. A student coming into class beyond the first 15 minutes shall be marked absent without excuse, but shall be allowed to stay in class. However, the student shall not be allowed to take any quizzes that may be given during the day.
           7. Unexcused absences shall not be considered a valid reason for a student’s failure to complete academic requirements.

        C. Related Learning Experience (RLE)
           1. An orientation program shall be conducted by the clinical instructor (CI) for every new set of students in every clinical area of assignment. A student who is unable to attend the orientation shall not be allowed to go on duty. NO ORIENTATION, NO DUTY.
           2. Inability of a student to go on duty whether with justifiable reason or not shall deprive him/her of the opportunity to have the RLE. Rescheduling of a makeup duty shall be made by the Clinical Coordinator and approved by the Dean.
           3. All students are expected to complete all requirements for the RLE before clinical evaluation is made. Late submission of requirements will incur a deduction from the RLE grade. Discretionary judgment of the CI shall determine the deduction.
           4. For each clinical area of assignment, a specific evaluative tool shall be used. An individual conference between the CI and the student shall be made prior to the finalization of the student’s clinical performance evaluation.
           5. All students shall utilize the nursing process in caring for a particular patient. A nursing care plan (NCP) for every assigned patient shall be required of the student. The submitted NCP must follow the standard format prescribed by the College.
           6. The method of clinical assignment shall be determined by the level of the students.
           7. The partnership between the College and the affiliate hospital shall not allow student
nurses to go on duty under the supervision of staff or charge nurses.

        D. RLE Attendance
           1. Students are expected to be at the clinical area 30 minutes before the start of the shift.
           2. A student coming into the area within the first 15 minutes of the shift shall be marked tardy.
           3. Three marks of tardiness, whether continuous or staggered, shall be equivalent to one unexcused absence.
           4. A student coming into the area beyond the first 15 minutes of the shift shall be marked absent without excuse, but shall be allowed to go on duty. However, he/she shall have only two (2) makeup duties, since his/her presence in the clinical area already counts as a makeup duty.
           5. Excused absences are limited to the following cases:
           6. Indisposed due to severe illness or accident, with a corresponding medical certificate;
           7. Death of next of kin (e.g., parent, sibling, grandparent, spouse, child, or guardian), supported by a copy of the death certificate; and
           8. Other special cases deemed meritorious by the Dean or the VPAA.
           9. One day of excused absence shall be equivalent to one day of makeup duty. On the other hand, one day of unexcused absence shall be equivalent to three days of makeup duty.
           10. The level adviser shall be responsible for counseling a student regarding the academic consequences of his/her absences.
           11. A student who incurs unexcused absences beyond 20% of the total number of RLE hours shall receive automatic failure (i.e., FA or failure due to absence).
           12. Necessary leave due to convalescence following illness, or death or illness of an immediate family member must be arranged with the Dean.

        E. Makeup Duty
           1. Clinical instructors (CIs) are required to keep a record of attendance of students in the clinical areas. The number of times a student will go on a makeup duty depends on the CI’s record of attendance.
           2. A student shall pay a corresponding fee at the Accounting Office and present the receipt of payment to the Clinical Coordinator before actually serving a makeup duty.
           3. The Clinical Coordinator shall assign the clinical areas for makeup duties and arrange the schedule. A makeup duty is never scheduled while regular clinical rotation is ongoing.
           4. A makeup duty shall not exceed two (2) weeks per rotation.
           5. A CI shall handle a minimum of six (6) students to a maximum of twelve (12) students for a makeup duty in a given shift.

        F. College Uniforms
           1. All students are required to be in their complete uniform while inside the school or RLE premises.
           2. The DMMC-IHS College of Nursing requires four sets of uniforms for Levels II, III, and IV students. These are the following: college uniform; hospital uniform; community health nursing uniform; and special area (OR, DR, ICU) uniform. For Level I students: college uniform; and laboratory gown, as may be required.
           3. Identification cards must always be worn with the school uniform.
           4. Nursing paraphernalia, as enumerated during orientation, must be complete before going to the clinical area. A student with incomplete paraphernalia shall receive a corresponding deduction in the performance grade for the shift.
           5. Jewelries, with the exception of wedding bands, are prohibited in the clinical area.
           6. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings, caps, necklaces, armbands, and the like while inside the school and hospital premises.
           7. Nails are to be kept short and clean at all times.
           8. Hair Code
           Males: Short-trimmed hair (i.e., must not touch collar, bangs kept away from the face); Moustache and/or beard not allowed; No hair dye of any sort
           Females: Long hair must be neatly kept into a bun; Short hair must fall above the collar, with bangs kept away from the face; No hair dye of any sort; no colored ribbons and other hair ornaments
           9. All shoes must be kept clean at all times. Slippers, step-ins, clogs, and sling backs are not allowed.

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