College of Nursing
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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, 1996until 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.
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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 CourseThe 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. -
Banua, Alma S.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Catanduanes State College)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ed.D. Educational Management (Bicol University Graduate School)Bartolata, Richard L.Assoc. Prof. VAB English; BS Nursing (Bicol University; Immaculate Concepcion College)MAED; Master in Nursing (Masbate Colleges; Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Educational Management (Masbate Colleges)Calingacion, Fatima B.Instructor IBS Nursing (Bicol University College of Nursing)Master of Arts in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Cipcon, Charina J.Asst. Prof. IIBS Nursing (Aquinas University of Legazpi)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Public Administration (Bicol University Graduate School) 39 units earnedEbuenga, Lucilyn C.Professor IIIBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Doctor of Education (Bicol University Graduate School) 54 units earnedGalan, Nera A.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Philippine College of Health Sciences Inc.)Ph.D. Public Administration (Bicol University Graduate School)Gonzales, Odette R.Instructor IBS Nursing (Ago Medical & Educational Center)Master of Arts in Nursing (Philippine College of Health Sciences Inc.)Doctor of Education (Bicol University Graduate School)Ibo, Jean Annette S.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master of Arts in Nursing (Aquinas University of Legazpi)Ed.D. Educational Management (Bicol University Graduate School)Livica, Eduardo Thaddeus Jr. M.Asst. Prof. IIIBS Nursing (Ago Medical & Educational Center)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Public Administration (Bicol University Graduate School) 36 units earnedLlana, Heintje T.Asst. Prof. IVBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Lobete, Brigida M.Assoc. Prof. IBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Mediona, Ruby L.Asst. Prof. IIIBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Nursing Education (Saint Paul University Manila)Morano, Roanne T.Instructor IBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Educational Foundation (Bicol University Graduate School) Dissertation WritingMoros, Helenita Arlene M.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master of Science in Nursing/MAED (Bicol University; Aquinas University)Niñofranco, Rodel A.Assoc. Prof. IIBS Nursing (Ago Medical & Educational Center)Master in Nursing; Master of Public Admin. Major in Health Emergency & Disaster Mgt. (Bicol University Graduate School)Ortonio, Maricel O.Instructor IBS Nursing (Centro Escolar University)Master of Arts in Nursing (Aquinas University of Legazpi)Palacio, Celerino S.Professor VIBS Nursing (Bicol University)MAED (Republic Colleges)Ed.D. Educational Management (Bicol University Graduate School)Palacio, Maria Bernardita A.Professor VBS Nursing (Bicol University)MAED; Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ed.D. Educational Management (Bicol University Graduate School)Palencia, Conchita A.Assoc. Prof. IVBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. in Nursing (University of the Philippines, Manila) on-goingPangan, Cauline Ruth A.Asst. Prof. IIIBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Rañeses, Maria Della C.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Educational Foundation; Ph.D. in Peace & Security Administration (Bicol University Graduate School)Sande, Mary Joy B.Professor IIIBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Ph.D. Nursing Education (Saint Paul University Manila)Santos, Gaspar R.Instructor IBS Nursing (Aquinas University of Legazpi)Master in Nursing (Bicol University Graduate School)Valladolid, Esther S.Assoc. Prof. VBS Nursing (Bicol University)Master of Arts in Nursing (Aquinas University of Legazpi)Ph.D. Public Administration (Aquinas University of Legazpi) 18 units earned
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College Directory
Bicol University College of Nursing
Rizal St., Legazpi City 4500 Philippines
Email add : bicoluniversity.collegeofnursing@yahoo.com
Administrators
Maria Bernardita A. Palacio
Dean
bicoluniversity.collegeofnursing@yahoo.com
Dr. Ruby L. Mediona
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I. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES – First Quarter 2016
Extension Activities of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics
A. The first quarter extension commitments of the college departments focused on preparation of projects and programs aligned with the University Extension Service Framework on WATERSHED. All departments participated in the extension writeshop each producing draft departmental extension programs. Extension commodity declarations per department were the following:
Biology: Community-based transfer of knowledge, skills, aspirations on biology.
Chemistry: Water quality assessment and watershed protection, rehabilitation, sustainability; Transfer of KRAS in Chemistry.
CS-IT: Transfer of KRAS on computing science, ICT; Computer Software development technical support; institutional digital systems development.
Mathematics: Community-based quantitative skills development; Instructional support of DepEd faculty; Integrated extension services to institutions and to internal or external development projects/programs.
Physics: Transfer of KRAS in physics to teachers of DepED and other interest groups; Training on robotics and development of mechanical systems demonstrative of laws of physics.
B. Prepared and Disseminated Information, Education and Communication Materials (IEC Materials)
Lecture Power Points (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Research)
Worksheets (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Research)
Problem Sets (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Research)
C. Transfer of knowledge and techniques on various areas of specialization.
Technologies Transferred
1. Biologically Sound Management of Local Government Units: Masbate and Manito Projects Approximately: 100 households x two municipalities = 200 household beneficiaries
2. Research protocol design
2.1. 30 Health Emergency Management (DRRM Responders) graduate students At DOH-Manila
2.2. 30 faculty members of BUCAF – 31 August – 1 September, 2016
3. Statistical analysis
3.1. 30 Health Emergency Management (DRRM Responders) graduate students At DOH-Manila
3.2. 30 faculty members of BUCAF – 31 August – 1 September, 2016
D. Provided technical assistance to external entities
a. Masbate Local Government Unit
b. Regional Statistics Council, Region V
* Developed the Core Indicators Matrix Input for Bicol Region
* Negotiated for Tapping the Bicol University’s Mathematics/Statistics Faculty for the Regional Training on Statistics for Development Planning(Favorably acted on by the Regional Statistics Council in favor of Bicol University instead of the expensive training quotation of the Philippine Statistical Training and Research Institute)
c. NAPOLCOM Region V:
c.1. Ugnayan sa Barangay ng Legazpi
Action on Top Three Crimes per Barangay
Participants Local Chief Executive & LuponngKapayapaan Chair
Per Barangay = 120 (of 140 expected)
= 4hours x 120 participants = 60 person training days
c.2. Model Supervisor and Model Associate Supervisor Performance Rating Matrix Development
c.3. Model Supervisor and Model Associate Supervisor Write-up
c.4. Model PNP National Competitions Region V Candidate’s Portfolio Preparation
II. Highlights of Accomplishments
For the first quarter of 2016, College of Science was able to conduct:
a. Technical Trainings of B.U. Personnel and Staff
28-29 January 2016: Synchronization of Curriculum and Course Codes
26-27 January 2016: Fees Templates
Chart of Accounts
Scholars Assessment and Virtual Payment Guidelines
Participants: Registrars, OSS and Admissions Staff, Accounting Staff, Cashiers Department Chairs
Approximately: 4 Training Days x 30 Participants/Day
120 person days training
Budget; c/o Office of the Vice President for Administration
Faculty/Staff Involved: Felix Penetrante, Laarni D. Pancho, Rolando Mendones, Noli Lucila, Ryan Rodriguez, Jayvee Vibar, Ma. Carolina L. Boyon, Angelica Carla Cells, Adryan Rodriguez
b. Presentation of the Payment Module to the University Executive Committee 2 February 2016: 3 Hours x 10 Top University Managers = 75 person days training
c. Online Student Clearance Training for Registrars
d. Online Registration System Usage Training for BUCAF and BUTC Registrars’ Staff Approximately 3 days x 5 personnel = 15 person days training
Transfer of technologies
Technologies Transferred
a. Online Registration Systems Phased Development via standardization of data inputs and streamlined policies across management and academic units of the University.
b. Preparation of extension programs and projects by Department
c. Standardization of curricula and course codes
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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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