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COLLEGE OF NURSING AND SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
The MCU College of Nursing is a department in the Manila Central University which is a private, non-sectarian educational institution. It provides quality education that will develop individuals, specifically nursing graduates, who possess the essential knowledge, attitude and skills for effective professional practice, and who are capable of participating /contributing intelligently in community and national development effort.
ACCREDITATION LEVEL:
PACU-COA Level II 1st re-accreditation
MISSION:
As an educational institution, we develop well-rounded individuals through competent instructions and research In the acquision of desirable personal traits and adequate knowledge and skills that will enable them to participate intelligently In community and national development efforts, and imbue them with love of country and a sense of public service.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The potentials of the learner are developed toward a mature and responsible individual with good moral character through:
- Competent teaching and supervision in classroom and clinical setting, applying the community-based curriculum and performance item-based evaluation.
- Provision of learning experiences that allow application of theoretical knowledge to the actual practice setting.
- Research activities that will promote academic excellence, improve health services and contribute to community development.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the BSN program, the graduate will be able to function fully as a nurse, hence will be able to:
- Utilize the nursing process in the care of individuals (sick of well), family and community. It involves the use of critical thinking in:
- assessing the health status of the individual, family, community
- identifying health needs/problems
- planning and implementing strategies
- evaluating the outcome of nursing action
- Practice knowledge, attitudes and skills for promotion of health, prevention of illness, restoration of health , alleviation of suffering and assisting clients to face death with dignity and peace.
- Practice legal, ethico-moral accountability, sociocivic responsibility for self-development and professional growth
- Demonstrate sensitive awareness to the health needs of society as well as the commitment to the alleviation of problem arising there from
- Initiate/participate in research studies and utilize findings for the improvement of nursing practice.
- Coordinate with health teams and establish linkages with community resources towards national development efforts.
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