USI College of Nursing

USI College of Nursing is the largest college of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel.^[1] There are 1,500 students in this college.

History

The College of Nursing was formally opened through years 1966–1968 with twenty seven (27) pre-nursing students, under the leadership of then college dean, Sr. Ricarda Mendoza, DC.

As a special feature of USI’s Centennial Celebration, the first capping ceremony was held on September 11, 1969. Sr. Imelda Espiritu was then Sister Superior. The Mother Seton Hospital became USI’s base hospital, under the directorship of Sr. Paula Vargas, DC. The first three full-time Clinical Instructors (CI’s) were

Curriculum

To graduate from the College of Nursing, one has to study at USI for four (4) years. At the second year, one already experiences to affiliate with Mother Seton Hospital and community health centers. Like most Catholic Schools, every USI student nurse is required to take Religious Education subjects every semester. One is also required to complete Eight (8) SOOR (Social Orientation) subjects.

Before one reaches the 3rd year of student nursing, the student nurse undergoes the Capping and Candle Lighting Ceremonies. The candidates of BSN Batch 2008 participated in the 40th Capping and Candle Lighting Ceremonies during May 2006. Batch 2008 is also dubbed as the Ruby Batch for being the 40th batch to be capped.

Manila Summer Affiliation

Affiliations with Manila hospitals began in 1970 and included the UST Hospital, ABM Sison Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital, and the National Orthopedic Hospital. Presently, USI expanded to accommodate the expanding clientele. The university affiliates with the UST Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital, National Orthopedic Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation Hospital, Don Jose Fabella Hospital and Hospicio de San Jose.

After a student nurse’s third year of student nursing, he/she is required to participate in the Manila Summer Affiliation before he/she enters the 4th and last year of student nursing.

During Manila Affiliations, the student nurses and their CI’s avail the services of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Student Catholic Center for board and lodging. It is located at Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila.

Performance at the Local Nursing Licensure Examinations

During the past, there was a long record of 100% passing rate in the Local Nursing Licensure Examinations. There were several years with board topnotchers.

The passing rate during the June 2006 examinations was 43%. The December 2006 passing rate increased to 62%.

Dean Leadership

Since 2000, there have been six deans who led the college of nursing, namely: Elizabeth S. Azutillo, RN, MAN, MSN; Dr. Wilhelmina Z. Atos, RN, MAN, PhD; Sr. Editha A. Bagayaua, DC, RN, MAN; Claudette C. Estrada, RN, MAN, Sr. Lourdes S. Sabidong, DC, RN, MAN, and presently, Salve T. Zuniega RN, MAN.

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