Manila Central University College of Nursing

Manila Central University College of Nursing
Established	1947
Dean	Dr. Lina A. Salarda
Location	Filemon D. Tanchoco Bldg.
Colors	Green and yellow
Website	http://www.mcu.edu.ph

The Manila Central University College of Nursing, popularly known as "MCU Nursing", is the nursing school of the Manila Central University which is a private, non-sectarian educational institution.

History

In June 1947, the permit to open the first year of the four-year course of the College of Nursing, was granted by the Bureau of Private Schools. Classes were held in the school building at Zurbaran St., Manila and the students’ clinical experiences were undertaken at the Manila General Hospital. The College offered a pioneer program in nursing, the 4-year baccalaureate program which conferred upon its graduates the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The existing nursing program in the country then, was the hospital-based School of Nursing, which conferred upon the graduates the title of Graduate in Nursing (G.N).

Objectives

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.

Degree Program

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - The BSN Program is a four-year program designed to prepare a professional nurse to render nursing care to individuals, families, and groups in any setting at any stage of the health-illness continuum. The curriculum is competency-and problem-based where the basic concepts in Nursing and the roles and responsibilities the students are expected to assume after graduation is considered.