College of Nursing (1946)
Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 years)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (4 years)
This four-year program with two (2) summer terms consists of general education and professional courses with related learning experiences as mandated by the Commission on Higher Education in its Memorandum CMO No. 14. The program provides an intensive nursing practicum in the form of related learning experiences that will refine the clinical skills from first year level to ensure basic clinical competencies required of a beginning nurse practitioner. These competencies are obtained under proper supervision and guidance of clinical instructors with the cooperation of Nursing Service Staff of the basic and special areas of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. Nursing in specialty areas is being supplemented by affiliation with hospitals and health centers under the Department of Health and the communities adopted by the University in close coordination with the barangay.
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Our Identity
Vision
The UST College of Nursing envisions itself as an internationally recognized nursing school, upholding the culture of excellence in Catholic Nursing Education.
Mission
The University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing commits itself to provide a Catholic Nursing Education geared toward excellent health care delivery reflected in teaching, research, and community extension/services to respond to national and global needs.
Core Values
- Excellence. We uphold the culture of excellence and continuously commit to achieve higher levels of quality.
- Respect. We treat everyone with utmost dignity in the light of Catholic faith.
- Leadership. We empower the members to become productive, efficient and be of service to others.
- Compassion. We are sensitive to the needs of others.
- Innovation. We encourage creative and critical thinking, new ideas and research.
- Spirituality. We value relationship with people and God, strengthening one’s purpose and meaning in life.
Patroness
Patroness
St. Elizabeth Hungary
Feast Day: November 17
Born in 1207, Saint Elizabeth was the daughter of King Alexander II and Gertrude who came from the Counts of Andechs-Meran.
At the age of 14, she was married to Louis who supported Saint Elizabeth in her charitable acts and service to the poor. But later on, the death of her husband became a turning point in her life, and she took vows similar to a nun’s. Soon, she became a tertiary of Saint Francis.
Saint Elizabeth built a hospital in Marburg. During her last days, she devoted her time in helping the sick. At a very young age, she died on November 17, 1231. Pope Gregory IX canonized her on May 27, 1235.
Known as the patron Saint of Bakers, her image is often associated with loaves of bread, for, in spite of her wealthy and royal life, she was depicted as a princess who lived in simplicity, never failing to share her blessings to the poor.
Even after her death, it was reported that miracles, especially of healing, have taken place in her tomb.
Reference
1) NewAdvent.org. (n.d.). St. Elizabeth of Hungary. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05389a.htm
Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes
A UST College of Nursing Graduate is:
Academically competent
— A nurse who pursues high level of academic performance and promotes practices that values academic excellence and apply theory and skills to professional context
An excellent client care provider
— A nurse who brings Christ/ God at the bedside in rendering safe and quality care based on established legal, ethical, professional and technical norms and standards
Creative, and a critical thinker and researcher
— A nurse who demonstrates exceptional ability in analysing and synthesizing new ideas through utilization of appropriate methods and corpora of data in solving problems
Spiritually empowered
— A nurse who exercises his/her profession with deep commitment to the teachings of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church inspired by St. Dominic and St. omas’ Aquinas’ ardour and de- votion; nurturing their spiritual life with prayers, the sacraments and related religious activities and striving to be a courageous Christian witness in the performance of their duties
An effective communicator
— A nurse who displays literacy and pro ciency in the ethical and legal process, as well as the use and relay of information
A pro-active collaborator
— A nurse who values positive relationships with inter-, intra- and multidisciplinary and multi- cultural teams
A competent, compassionate, and committed ethical leader
— A nurse who imbibes the epitome of a genuine professional; leads by example and effectively collaborates with team members
An enthusiastic, life-long learner
— A nurse who engages in multidisciplinary learning for the pursuit of holistic, personal and professional development.
A socially responsive Filipino citizen
— A nurse who is aware and understands oneself, others and the interrelationships of political, economic, social, cultural, technological and environmental aspects, who takes responsibility of oneself and the welfare of others, and who takes pride in one’s heritage
Student Organizations
Nursing Central Board of Students
KATHLEEN JANE V. CHAN, RN, MAN
Adviser
DYAN DEE D. TIONGCO, RN, MAN
Co-Adviser
Nursing Association of Student Achievers
EARL FRANCIS R. SUMILE, RN, MAN
Adviser
Nursing Chorale
LA.ARNIE M. LAZALITA RN, MAN
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Nursing Dance Troupe
EVANGELINE T. MATIENZO, RN, MAN
Adviser
Nursing Journal / Academia
MILA DELIA M. LLANES, RN, PhD
Adviser
JACLYN CHARMAINE J. MAGPANTAY, RN, MAN
Co-Adviser
Nursing Varsity Council
CARLO G. RANOCO, RN, MAN
Adviser
Pax Romana
MARJORIE P. SANTOS, RN, MAN
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Red Cross Youth Council
ANGELA G. MADRAZO, RN, MAN
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Rotaract
EARL FRANCIS R. SUMILE, RN, MAN
Adviser
Commission on Elections
MILA DELIA M. LLANES, RN, PhD
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Medical Missions, Inc.
JN JUNNILE S. PAAT, RN, MHSS
Adviser
Administration, Officials, and Staff
Administrators
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ASSOC. PROF. SUSAN N. MARAVILLA, RN, DNM Dean |
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REV. FR. JULIUS PAUL C. FACTORA, O.P., JCD Regent |
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PROF. ROWENA E. CHUA, RN, PhD Assistant Dean |
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ASST. PROF. MA. GLENDA G. SEVILLA, RN, MAN College Secretary |
Academic Officials
College Council
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PROF. SUSAN N. MARAVILLA, RN, DNM Chair |
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REV. FR. JULIUS PAUL C. FACTORA, O.P., JCD Member |
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TRINIDAD S. IGNACIO, RN, MAN Member |
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ROUENA S. VILLARAMA, RN, MEd Member |
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ASST. PROF. CECILIA P. BUENAFLOR, RN, MEd Member |
Level Chairs
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LEVEL I Asst. Prof. Dennis S. Cuadra, RN, MAN |
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LEVEL IV Asst. Prof. Kathleen Jane V. Chan, RN, MAN |
Student Welfare and Development Board
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MARICA S. ESTRADA, RN, PhD Chair |
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ASSOC. PROF. MA. SOCORRO S. GUAN HING, RN, MAN Member |
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ROLISA N. ALMARIO, RN, MAN Member |
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JAMES B. RABAGO, RN, MD, RMT Member |
Subject Coordinators
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Rodolfo Nathaniel C. Angeles, Jr. |
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BIOETHICS Jaclyn Charmaine J. Magpantay, RN, MAN |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING Ruth N. Arenas, RN, MAN |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING IMMERSION Jayson A. Punzal, RN |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING Geralden G. Cantor, RN, MAN |
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT Charito M. Consolacion, RN, MD |
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HEALTH EDUCATION Anne Mae G. Ros, RN, MAN |
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IMCI Elizabeth N. Jurado, RN, MAN |
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MATERNAL & CHILD NURSING Ma. Elena Y. Ramirez, RN, MAN (OB) Elizabeth N. Jurado, RN, MAN (Pediatrics) |
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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (103/104) Margaret M. Natividad, RN, MEd |
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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (106) Genecar G. Pe Benito, RN, MAN |
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MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHOLOGICAL NURSING Beryl P. Battad, RN, MAN |
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NURSING ELECTIVE Carlo G. Ranoco, RN, MAN |
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NURSING MANAGEMENT Mila Delia M. Llanes, RN, PhD |
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NURSING RESEARCH Eden I. Beltran, RN, MAN |
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NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY April Joy M. Gascon, RN, MAN |
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PHARMACOLOGY Maria Corazon S. Olayres, RN, MAN |
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PHARMACOLOGY Maria Corazon S. Olayres, RN, MAN |
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PROFESSIONAL ADJUSTMENT Thelma S. Aberlardo, RN, MEd |
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SKILLS LABORATORY Level III Joanne Grace L. Balagtas, RN, MAN Level IV Maria Glenda Lee G. Sevilla, RN, MAN |
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THEORETICAL FOUNDATION IN NURSING Dennis S. Cuadra, RN, MAN |
Committee Chairs
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TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE Rodolfo Angeles, RN, MD |
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INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL RELATIONS AND PROGRAMS Elizabeth D. Cortez, RN, MAN Genecar G. Pe Benito, RN, MAN (Co-Chair – National) |
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RESEARCH BOARD Les Paul M. Valdez, RN, MAN |
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ETHICS REVIEW Lily F. Famadico, RN, PhD |
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Beryl P. Battad, RN, MAN |
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT La.Arnie M. Lazalita, RN, MAN |
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SCHOLARSHIP Assoc. Prof. Ma. Socorro S. Guan Hing, RN, MAN |
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT Prof. Rowena E. Chua, RN, PhD (Representative) |
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ADMISSIONS / PROMOTIONS / CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Assoc. Prof. Susan N. Maravilla, RN, MAN |
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RECOGNITION DAY Ma. Carina D. Rebueno, RN, MAN |
Coordinators
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EXTENSION (Simbahayan) Asst. Prof. Ma. Victoria V. Bongar, MA |
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e-LEARNING SPECIALIST Asst. Prof. Rowena S. Manzarate |
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Asst. Prof. Elizabeth D. Cortez, MAN |
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LIBRARY Asst. Prof. Eleanore B. Lerma
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STUDENT WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT Assoc. Prof. Marica G. Estrada, RN, PhD |
Support Staff
Office Clerks
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MS. ANALIZA ADAN Student Clinical Relations and Affiliating Agencies Dean’s Office |
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MS. JOSENIA LACANDOLA Faculty Scheduling / Documentation and Alumni Concerns Dean’s Office |
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MS. MAILA RELOS Reception Communications and Freshmen Admissions Dean’s Office |
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MR. CESAR VITUG Mimeography and Document Services Dean’s Office |
Laboratory Technicians / Assistants
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MR. NILO TAMPOS Laboratory Assistant Chemistry Laboratory |
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MR. GIL ARCEO Network Technician Nursing Informatics Laboratory |
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MR. RONALDO PERA Laboratory Assistant Human Anatomy and Microparasitology Laboratories |
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MS. CARA JAYE FRANCESCA GARCIA, RN, MAN Laboratory Assistant Clinical Skills Laboratory (6th floor) |
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MR. ARNEL ORBISTA Laboratory Assistant Skills Laboratory (1st floor) |
Faculty Members
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ALMARIO, Rolisa N. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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ARROCO, Sundee-Pearl O. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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BALAGTAS, Joanne Grace L. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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BATTAD, Beryl P. Rank: Instructor 4 Degrees |
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BONGAR, Maria Victoria Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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BUENAFLOR, Cecilia P. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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CANTOR, Geralden G. Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees |
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CHAN, Kathleen Jane V. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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CORTEZ, Elizabeth D. Rank: Assistant Professor 5 Degrees |
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CUADRA, Dennis S. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees
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ESCOLAR-CHUA, Rowena L. Rank: Professor 5 Degrees |
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ESTRADA, Marica G. Rank: Associate Professor 3 Degrees |
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GASCON, April Joy M. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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GUAN HING, Maria Soccoro S. Rank: Associate Professor 5 Degrees |
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JURADO, Maria Elizabeth Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees |
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LAZALITA, Laarnie M. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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LOA, Ritzmond F. Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees |
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MAGPANTAY, JACLYN Charmaine J. Rank: Instructor 5 Degrees |
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MALONG, Charito P. Rank: Associate Professor 1 Degrees |
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MANZANO, Maria Georgina Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees
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MANZARATE, Rowena S. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
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MARAVILLA, Susan N. Rank: Professor 1 Degrees |
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NATIVIDAD, Margaret M. Rank: Assistant Professor 5 Degrees |
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NAVARRO, Lissete T. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees |
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OLAYRES, Maria Corazon S. Rank: Associate Professor 3 Degrees |
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PAAT, Junnile S. Rank: Assistant Professor 4 Degrees |
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PE BENITO, Genecar G. Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees |
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RAMIREZ, Maria Elena Y. Rank: Assistant Professor 5 Degrees |
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RANOCO, Carlo G. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees |
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REBUENO, Maria Carina Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees
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SANTOS, Marjorie P. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees |
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SEVILLA, Maria Glenda Lee G. Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees
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TANODRA, Maria Cherry G. Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees |
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TIONGCO, Dyan Dee D. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees |
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TORRES, Gian Carlo S. Rank: Assistant Professor 5 Degrees |
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VALDEZ, Les Paul Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees |
Contact Information
Office Address
Office of the Dean
Third Floor, San Martin de Porres Building
University of Santo Tomas
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Contact Numbers
Telefax: +63-2-731-5738 | +63-2-406-1611 loc. 8241
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History
The UST College of Nursing is a Center of Excellence in Catholic Nursing Education. The first Nursing Educational Program in the country was offered by this University as Escuela de Practicantes in 1879.
The first Nursing Educational Program in the country was offered by the University of Santo Tomas as Escuela de Practicantes, from 1879 to 1904, a School of Home Nursing then opened in 1939, but was closed at the outbreak of the 2nd World War in 1941.
The present course offering is the Philippines’ first Basic Collegiate Baccalaureate Programme instituted in February 12, 1946. The four-year curriculum is outcome-based and 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.
As one of the country’s top nursing schools, the UST College of Nursing has consistently produced the highest number of passers and topnotchers in the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exams given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Thomasian nurses, here and abroad, continue to make their mark as competent, committed and compassionate nursing leaders, educators and practitioners.