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About Us
HISTORY
The Bicol University College of Nursing history can be traced back to the Republic Act No.5521, dated January 17,1969 which was enacted
during the fourth session of the Sixth Congress of the
Republic of the Philippines. This legislation was “An Act establishing the Bicol University,
Legaspi City Defining its Powers, Functions and Duties,Appropriate Funds Therefore, and other Purpose.
Soon after Dr. Ricardo A. Arcilla was designated as the first BU President, one of the Colleges he thought of opening was the College of Nursing. So by the virtue of Section 6 ofthe above Law,
the College of Nursing with a separate budget was established. Dr. Mauro Nieva who was the University Physician was appointed Officer - In - Charge of the College per Office Memorandum No.9 s.1973
dated March 1,1973. Dr. Leonor Aragon regarding the setup of the College. Dr. Nieva was late appointed as
Acting Dean per Board Resolution No.93 s.1973 dated August 3, 1973, pending the appointment
of the regular Dean of theCollege.The BU College of Nursing opened June 3, 1973 with the
admission of the pioneer class composed of 34 students to its Nursing Proper.
These students were applicants from BU College of Arts and Science Pre Nursing Course who passed
the battery Tests which included an IQ Test conducted by the University Testing and Placement Section,
a physical examination bythe University Medical Officer and a Personal Interview by the Dean and
selected Nursing Faculty. The Pioneer class was enrolled in a Five year Curriculum offering a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course in accordance with what was prescribed by the
Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
July 9, 1973 marked the formal inauguration and blessing of the College Hospital Room,
Demonstration Room, College of Nursing Office and Library. It was not however on
September 12 -13 that the Nursing Board Examiners made its first inspection.
This was headed by Mrs. Fe Madela Valdez which was then the incumbent
President of the Philippine Nurses' Association Mrs. Madela Makabali, the Chairman of the
Nursing Board of Examiners together with Mrs.Felicula Castañeda and Mrs. Rosario Ordoñez, Board Members, made their subsequent visits.
The first capping ceremony was held on November 22, 1973. As part of the Nursing Law Requirement,
Mrs. Paz G. Muñoz, a registered nurse and Division Health Supervisor of DECS with a Master's Degree in Health Education was appointed regular Dean after approval by the
Nursing Board Examiners. Dr. Nieva who was then an acting Dean was instead appointed as
University Medical Supervisor by the virtue of Board Resolution No. 124 s.1975 dated April 7, 1975.
In 1975, the College of Nursing offered a BSN Supplemental Course to bonafide graduate nurses of
duly accredited schools of nursing. Then in 1977, the College adopted the four year BSN Curriculum as
prescribed by the DECS. On June 4,1984, the College implemented the revised curriculum as mandated
by the Ministry of Education Culture and Sports.
Mrs. Munoz term ended in 1995. Subsequently, Dr. Fe L. Binalingbing succeeded as Dean from July 1, 1996
until 1998. Dr. Heidi C. Dyangko became the college Dean on February 1998 to 2009, then succeeded
by Dr. Emerlinda E. Alcala until August 2016. Presently, Dr. Ruby L. Mediona is the OIC of the College.
From 1973 up to present, the College of Nursing has produced successful professionals which
date back to the illustrious history of being able to produce consistently higher passing average than the national passing and board topnocher in the nursing and midwifery courses. The midwifery course having been established in 1996.
Today, the college enjoys its own building which was inaugurated in October 20 1990
by then President Patria G.Lorenzo with a funding initiative coming from Congressman Carlos Imperial.
It also has a strong faculty complement and non-teaching staff plus highly selected students which enabled it to maintain its rank among the top schools in the country.
GOAL
To produce globally competent and dynamic nurses who shall embody the ideals of scholarship, leadership,
character and service, and shall be responsive to the challenges of social transformation and development.
OBJECTIVES
The BUCN graduate shall:
- Demonstrate desirable values and attitudes towards self, others and the profession.
- Practice evidence-based, safe and quality health care to individuals, family, population groups and
communities towards the improvement of the lives of the Filipinos in particular,
and humankind in general. - Manifest fundamental leadership and management skills in various
health care settings using innovative system-approach in the delivery of client care. - Exemplify commitment to service in the promotion of health and
prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering and restoration of health. - Actively participate in activities related to environmental health and
- climate change adaptation, gender equality and development, and
global partnership towards community resiliency and empowerment.
BASIC STATISTICS OF THE COLLEGE
SUMMARY OF ENROLLMENT
First Semester, SY 2016 – 2017
|
SECTION |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
|
2-A |
8 |
38 |
46 |
|
2-B |
8 |
34 |
42 |
|
2-C |
6 |
33 |
39 |
|
TOTAL |
22 |
105 |
127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3-A |
6 |
36 |
42 |
|
3-B |
9 |
30 |
39 |
|
3-C |
8 |
23 |
31 |
|
TOTAL |
23 |
89 |
112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4-A |
4 |
22 |
26 |
|
4-B |
9 |
28 |
37 |
|
4-C |
11 |
31 |
42 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
81 |
105 |
Summary:
|
YEAR LEVEL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
|
Second Year |
22 |
105 |
127 |
|
Third Year |
23 |
89 |
112 |
|
Fourth Year |
24 |
81 |
105 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
69 |
275 |
344 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRICULUM |
|
|
|
|
Midwifery |
8 |
38 |
46 |
|
BSN |
62 |
236 |
298 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
70 |
274 |
344 |
Second Semester, SY 2016 – 2017
|
SECTION |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
|
2-A |
8 |
36 |
44 |
|
2-B |
10 |
34 |
44 |
|
2-C |
6 |
31 |
37 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
101 |
125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3-A |
6 |
36 |
42 |
|
3-B |
9 |
30 |
39 |
|
3-C |
8 |
23 |
31 |
|
TOTAL |
23 |
89 |
112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4-A |
4 |
22 |
26 |
|
4-B |
9 |
27 |
36 |
|
4-C |
11 |
31 |
42 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
80 |
104 |
Summary:
|
YEAR LEVEL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
|
Second Year |
24 |
101 |
125 |
|
Third Year |
23 |
89 |
112 |
|
Fourth Year |
24 |
80 |
104 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
71 |
270 |
341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRICULUM |
|
|
|
|
Midwifery |
8 |
36 |
44 |
|
BSN |
63 |
234 |
297 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
71 |
270 |
341 |
Note: In line with the implementation of the K-12 program in the Philippines,
there was no enrollment for First Year students in
Bicol University for the School Year 2016-2017.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Courses
There are two undergraduate courses offered by the College of Nursing. The regular Bachelor's Degree Program was approved through BOR Res. No. 39, S. 1971 and the Bachelor of Science in Ladderized Nursing curriculum established by virtue of BOR Res. No. 25 S. 1995.
Graduate Course
The College of Nursing also offers Master in Nursing which was approved through BOR Referendum No. 16 S. 1994.
The Nursing Act, RA 9173 provides for sound and professional foundation for the practice of nursing. Therefore, the College of Nursing endeavors to offer a curricular program that satisfies this provision and strives to meet the minimum requirements of CHED. In terms of Related Learning Experiences (RLE) of the students, the college also complies with RA 9173, which states that learning experience can be observed in a classroom, hospital, home, community or other health/welfare agency. A base hospital is also a requirement where the students experience majority of the prescribed related learning experience. Thus, the BUCN and the Bicol Regional Teaching & Training Hospital (BRTTH) have a memorandum of agreement for this purpose whereby the BRTTH shall become the base hospital of BUCN for the affiliation of the nursing students. The affiliation of the nursing students to various hospitals in Metro Manila for their mental health nursing, communicable disease nursing, orthopedic nursing and other areas of nursing are likewise conducted during summer. This is to augment and to comply with the required number of hours for the clinical learning experience of the students.
Faculty
Contact Us
College Directory
Bicol University College of Nursing
Rizal St., Legazpi City 4500 Philippines
Office No: (052)- 4800610
Email add : bicoluniversity.collegeofnursing@yahoo.com
Administrators
Maria Bernardita A. Palacio
Dean
(052) 480-0610
bicoluniversity.collegeofnursing@yahoo.com
Dr. Ruby L. Mediona
Associate Dean
Research and Extension
RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT
The Research and Development thrusts of the Bicol University College of Nursing are focused on
the priority areas set in the National/ Regional Unified Health Research Agenda,
by the national/regional agencies such as the Department of Health and that of the University.
These researches are undertaken by the faculty of the college as part of the major function along with
instruction, extension and production. These researches may be a research program,
research project or a study. Funding comes either from Bicol Consortium HRD,
the Department of Health, and the University.
The students also undertake researches primarily in partial fulfillment of the requirements in
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, since one of the Key Areas of Responsibility for Nursing Graduates is Research.
OBJECTIVES:
- To provide direction for research in health and related fields consistent with the university,
regional and national research thrusts. - To enhance/strengthen faculty and students research attitude and capabilities along health-related field.
- To strengthen and broaden access to opportunities and resources thru linkages with other agencies.
- To utilize research outputs in policy formulation, improvement of technology and innovation in
nursing education and health care management. - To update faculty and students on current trends along research.
Guided by these objectives, the BUCN Research Unit has undertaken the following activities for
the School Year 2016-2017.
FACULTY R&D ACTIVITIES
1. RESEARCH PROPOSAL REVIEW AND EVALUATION WORKSHOP
In order to review and evaluate research proposals from the College of Nursing,
the BU Research and Development Center in coordination with the BU College of Nursing
conducted a one day Research Proposal Review and Evaluation Workshop
last August 18, 2016 at the BUCN Function Hall.
A total of eight faculty research proposals with sub-studies were presented and reviewed by the Panel of Evaluators composed of the
Director of BCHRD Michael Montealegre, Associate Director of R&D Lester Narvaez,
Marlyn Daguno, RN, Ph.D, Yolanda Julieta B. Buan, Angelo P. Candelaria, and Luis Amano, Ph.D.
2. 4th INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE
The BUCN has collaborated with Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation Inc. (PNAAF)
and the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Albay Chapter to host the
4th International Collaborative Conference which was held at
The Venezia Hotel Convention Hall last January 19-20, 2017. This event provided an opportunity for the Faculty to present their research undertaking.
The Best Paper Award was given to the research entitled,
“Knowledge and Practices of Clients, Health Care Providers and Local Government Units on
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-Directly Observed Treatment Short Course” authored by
Alma S. Banua,Ed.D, Jean Annette S. Ibo,Ed.D. and Richard L. Bartolata, Ph.D
and presented by Alma S. Banua, Ed.D.
The Second Best Paper Award was given to the research entitled
“Level of Compliance of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council of the Province of Sorsogon authored and presented by Nera A. Galan, PhD.
3. 1st NATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Four faculty members from the Bicol University College of Nursing, Maria Janet O. Recierdo, Ph.D,
Nera A. Galan, Ph.D, Mary Joy B. Sande, Ph.DNEd and Charina J. Cipcon, MN, had their respective research
undertaking accepted for paper presentation during the 1st National Research Conference last March 10-12, 2017 held at the BU Amphitheater.
The theme for this year's conference is “Trailblazing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Education,
Arts and Management).” This activity is an opportunity for the personnel to showcase
quality researches and be able to interact with graduate researchers and faculty
from other institutions of higher learning. Likewise, it aims to provide venues where
presented papers can be submitted for review and publication in refereed journals.
STUDENT R&D ACTIVITIES:
1. 2016 Joint Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights
The 2016 Joint Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights
was held last November 16, 2016 at the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Camarines Sur
open both for Professional and Student Category.
BU College of Nursing is very proud to have won one award for the Professional Category and
six awards for the Student Category.
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Poster Presentation:
2nd Place
“Utilization and Validation of Elderly Health Care Manual”
Artemio M. Buitre, Jr.
Emerlinda E. Alcala, Ed.D
Elena A. Barela,Ed.D
Rosario M. Ludovice, Ed.D
Maria Janet O. Recierdo, Ph.D
Student Category:
Oral Presentation
1st Place
“Common Beliefs and Practices as Predictors of Therapeutic Compliance Among Clients with
Hypertension in Daraga, Albay”
Gabrille C. Carpio,
Jan Markus G. Mata
2nd Place
“Hematinic Activity of Caulerpalentillifera Extract in male Sprague Dawley Rats (Rattusnorvegicus)
Noli Ann P. Bañares,
Carina Fiona A. Kallos,
Shaira Mae G. Urbiztondo
3rd Place
“In Vitro Antioxidant Property of the Commonly Used Powdered Juice Supplements in Legazpi City”
Syla Camille M. Balines,
Cyrill Jill N. Arana,
Vince Gabriel M. Bejerano
Poster Presentation
1st Place
“In vivo Antihelmintic Potential of Hagonoi-tsina (WedeliachinensisOsbeck) Against Artificially
induced Capillariasis in Male Mice (Mus musculus)”
Aitzel Rose Borja,
Chiselle B. Cirujales
Flory Ann Eracho
2nd Place
“Knowledge and Practices of at Risk Population to Schistosomiasis in Irosin, Sorsogon City”
Daryl Rei V. Gonzalgo
Aubrey Mae A. Himor
3rd Place
“Factors that Influence the Nutritional Status of Children in Malinao, Albay”
Christian Dior L. Amaranto
Jill Eizavel J. Bertis
2. BUCN Research and Development Student Forum 2017
The BUCN Research and Development Student Forum 2017 was conducted at the
BUCN Function Hall and the Amphitheater last February 22, 2017. It is an annual activity of the college
whose primary objective is to provide the venue to stimulate interest and appreciation for research
among students and Faculty.
The winners for this school year 2016-2017 are the following:
Oral Presentation
Research Category:
1st Best Paper
“Factors that Influence the Nutritional Status of Children in Malinao, Albay”
Authors : Christian Dior L. Amaranto and Jill Eizavel J. Bertis
Adviser : Cauline Ruth A. Pangan, MN
2nd Best Paper
“Knowledge and Practice of at Risk Population to Schistosomiasis in Irosin, Sorsogon City”
Authors : Daryl Rei V. Gonzalgo and Aubrey Mae A. Himor
Adviser : Alma S. Banua, Ed.D
Development Category:
1st Best Paper
“Efficacy of Squash (Cucurbita maxima sup.) Extract on Ethylene Glycol Induce Urolithiasis in
Male Sprague Dawley Rats”
Authors: Beverly Ann A. Guerrero,
Maria YvitaQueenne B. Ignacio,
Jowena Mae N. Noel
Adviser : Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero
2nd Best Paper
“Wound Healing Activity of Tubli (derpisEllipticaBenth.) Stem Extract on Male Albino Mice (Mus Musculus)”
Authors: Carlo C. Vibar,|
Freddie John A. Nol,
Paolo Miguel B. Santiago
Adviser : Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero
3rd Best Paper
“In Vitro Anti-Oxidant activity of the Commonly Used Powered Juice Supplements in Legazpi City”
Authors: Syla Camille M. Balines,
Cyril Jill N. Arana
Vince Gabriel M. Bejerano
Adviser : Daile Meek Membreve
3. Patent Drafting for Students and Faculty
The six students who won in the BUCN Research Forum and one Faculty Adviser attended the
Patent Drafting for Students and Faculty last March 7 and 8, 2017 at the HERCC Amphitheater,
BU East Campus organized by the Bicol University Intellectual Property Rights Unit (IPRU).
This was participated by other student researchers from the BU College of Fisheries,
BU College of Engineering, BU College of Industrial Technology and BU College of Nursing.
After presenting the draft to the evaluators, the process of the research output of
Carlo J. Vibar and Beverly Anne Guerrero's “A Process of Making an Ointment with
Tubli (Denis ellipticaBenth.)” and “A Process of Making a Concentrate from
Squash (Cocorbita maxima suprema)”respectively were accepted for
petty patent under the Utility Model category.
4. 13th BU R&D Forum
Bicol University Best Undergraduate Thesis 2017
Beating thirteen other contenders, the research titled “Efficacy of Squash (Cucurbita maxima sup.) Extract
on Ethylene Glycol Induce Urolithiasis in Male Sprague Dawley Rats”
authored by Beverly Ann A. Guerrero, Maria Yvita Queenne B. Ignacio, and Jowena Mae N. Noel
and presented by Beverly Ann A. Guerrero from the BU College of Nursing
clinched the Best Paper Award under the thematic area Social Development Promotion
(Developmental Category) in the recently concluded 13th BU R&D Forum held at the HERRC
Amphitheater last March 9-10, 2017.
The primary objective of this annual activity is to provide the venue to stimulate
interest and appreciation for research among students and Faculty.
BUCN joins annual check-up program
The BUCN Extension Service partner, the Legazpi City Polyclinic conducted in collaboration with its DOH Nurse Deployment Program (NDP) personnel an annual check-up to the residents of Barangay Boyoan who are temporarily sheltered at Albay Central School last February 21, 2018. As expected, the Bicol University College of Nursing's presence was felt and appreciated in the said activity. The college served as development partner and will always be in support to its partnerThe Annual Check Up is a DOH Program implemented all year round to the different barangays in the entire country by NDP personnel.Eduardo Thaddeus M Livica Jr/BUCN
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Research and Development Student Forum 2018
Alumni
Jasper L. Tolarba, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
1996, Bicol University College of Nursing (BUCN),
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Director of Credentials Evaluation Services /
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
“BU has prepared me to be a world-class professional and instilled in me the discipline and qualities needed to succeed—knowledge, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. My professors molded me to become
not just a professional nurse but to be a person who cares for other people because it's the right
thing to do. It is one thing to prepare students to accomplish their professional goals so that they
can contribute to society but also another to develop students to become emphatic and caring
individuals. Bicol University has done a good job marrying both.”
-JASPER L. TOLARBA
"Dr. Jasper Tolarba, a true icon of a transformed leader, an international figure and a popularly
sought for speaker in nursing as well as education, management and research in many countries
of the world, exuding enthusiasm and love for nursing, nurses and other professionals being the
Chairman of the CGFNS. BUCN and the entire Bicol University is proud to produce graduates like
Dr. Jasper, who truly works continuously to further enhance his knowledge as well as skills and
lives out the values and wisdom he imbibed while in his beloved Alma Mater. Truly, Dr. Tolarba
is a leader of transformation and an agent of change, which Bicol University College of Nursing
has produced. Jasp, as we fondly call him, is firmly grounded despite his peak of success."
- BEBIAN MALLORCA-ALPARCE BUCN Alumni Coordinator
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