College of Nursing

College of Nursing

Degree Program

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College of Nursing (1946)

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 years)

This four-year program consists of general education and professional courses with related learning experiences as mandated by the Commission on Higher Education in its Memorandum CMO No. 15 Series of 2017. 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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Vision, Mission & Core Values

Program Recognitions

Vision, Mission & Core Values

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.
Institutional 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

Program Recognitions

Certified

Center of Excellence

Level IV Accreditation

Research Efforts

The Research Board

Ethics Review Committee

Research Efforts

  

The Research Board

  

Ethics Review Committee

The ERC offers review services for the following: 

  • UST-Affiliated, Investigator-initiated researches for faculty, undergrad or post-grad level

  • UST-Affiliated, externally-funded or sponsored researches (initial & continuing review)

  • Non-Affiliated, Investigator-initiated researches for faculty, undergrad or post-grad level

  • Non-Affiliated, externally-funded or sponsored researches (initial & continuing review)

Please note that there are corresponding fees for every review level. Kindly contact the committee for inquiries. 

All research studies applying for ethics review in the College of Nursing must submit the following documents and use the templates provided (see Forms).

  1. Curriculum Vitae of the Researchers
    Complete name of the researchers, titles, institutional affiliations

  2. Research Proposal containing the following:

  • Brief background of the study

  • Rationale of the study

  • Significance of the study

  • Brief literature review indicating:

– Results of animal/human studies

– Known risks of procedures

– Known benefits of procedures

– Known adverse effects of drugs/procedures

  • Objectives of the study

  • Statement of any risks to the participants (physical or emotional)

  • Statement of benefits of the study to the participants/community

  • Recruitment of participants:

– Recruitment procedures

– Inclusion and/or Exclusion criteria

  • Methods

– Type of study design

– Setting of the study

– Data collection procedures

  • Informed Consent

– Participation information

– Sample consent form

  • Adherence to Ethical Principles in research (Confidentiality, Privacy, Justice)

  • Describe any conflict of interest

– Full disclosure of any potential sources of conflict of interest

– Full disclosure of publication rights

– Amount and method of reimbursement of study-related expenses of the participants

  • Vulnerable subjects involved in the study

Description of who may give consent

  • Risks

– Provision of management of any risks related to the study

– Guidelines on the cessation of the study (temporary or mandatory) if harmful effects are shown at any time given during the study

  • Guarantee of medical care/indemnification of study participants in case of study-related injuries

  • List of references (Follow the APA 5th Edition guidelines)

  • Tentative working budget proposal

Ethics Review Committee

Room 105, 1st Floor, St. Martin de Porres Building
University of Santo Tomas,
España Boulevard, Manila,
Philippines 1015

Tel Nos.      (+632) 34061611 loc. 8362

Telefax       (+632) 87315738

E-mail          erc-nursing@ust.edu.ph

Clinical Affiliates

Clinical Affiliates

  • University of Santo Tomas Hospital
  • Manila Health Department
  • Tondo Medical Center
  • Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
  • East Avenue Medical Center
  • San Lazaro Hospital
  • National Center for Mental Health
  • Philippine Orthopedic Center

Updates

Student Organizations

Patroness

Updates

Student Organizations

  • Nursing Central Board of Students
  • Nursing Association of Student Achievers
  • Chorus of the Nightingales
  • Nursing Dance Troupe
  • Nursing Journal / Academia
  • Nursing Varsity Council
  • Pax Romana
  • Red Cross Youth Council
  • Rotaract
  • Commission on Elections
  • Medical Missions, Inc.

Patroness

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

(ca. 1207-1231), holy woman  

Patron of the UST College of Nursing

Feast Day: November 17

Elizabeth was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary. At age four (b. 1207), she was brought to the court of her future husband, Ludwig, landgrave of Thuringia. After her marriage in 1221, she conscientiously fulfilled her duties both toward her husband and to God. During the night, she would rise from bed and spend long periods in prayer. She performed zealously all types of charitable acts at the service of widows, orphans, the sick, and the needy. During a famine, she generously distributed all the grain from her stocks, cared for lepers, and kissed their hands and feet. She even provided suitable lodging for indigents. According to a legend, the gentry was telling the king that she was stealing treasures from the castle. When her husband was out hunting, she went secretly on an errand of mercy. Unexpectedly, she met her husband, who asked her to reveal what was hidden under her cloak, and the bread that she was concealing turned into roses.

After the early death of her husband, Elizabeth laid aside all royal dignities to serve God more freely. She put on simple clothing, and showed great patience and humility. She was not spared from intense suffering: the goods belonging to her as a widow were withheld, and she was forced to leave the castle. She wandered in the winter’s cold. In Eisenach, no one dared receive her out of fear of her enemies. Upon much pleading, a shepherd permitted her to use an abandoned pig sty. In 1228, she took the veil of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis at Marburg, and there built a hospital with some property still belonging to her. She retained for herself only a small mud house. All her strength and care were now devoted to the poor and the sick, while she obtained the few things she needed by spinning. She died in 1231 at age 24, and was canonized in 1235 by Pope Gregory IX.

Under the patronage of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, who selflessly cared for the sick and the needy, the UST College of Nursing commits itself to provide a Catholic Nursing Education geared toward excellent health care delivery reflected in teaching, research, and community services to respond to national and global needs.

 

Source:

  • Bihl, Michael. “St. Elizabeth of Hungary.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 5. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1909. 19 Apr. 2021.

Administrators

Administrators

Prof. Rowena L. Escolar Chua, PhD, RN

Dean

Rev. Fr. Julius Paul C. Factora, O.P., RN, JCD

Regent


Asst. Prof. Maria Glenda Lee G. Sevilla, MAN, RN

Assistant Dean

Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, MAN, RN, CRRN

College Secretary

Level Chairs

Level Chairs

Asst. Prof. Rolisa N. Almario, MAN, RN

Level I

Asst. Prof. Ma. Elizabeth N. Jurado, MAN, RN

Level II

Prof. Gian Carlo S. Torres, PhD, RN

Level III

Asst. Prof. Dennis S. Cuadra, MAN, RN

Level IV

Course Coordinators

Course Coordinators

Asst. Prof. James B. Rabago, MD, RN

Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Dennis S. Cuadra MAN, RN

Healthcare Ethics

Asst. Prof. Ritzmond F. Loa, PhD, RN

Community Health Nursing 1

Ms. Emelita M. Padilla, MAN, RN

Community Health Nursing 2

Asst. Prof. Maria Victoria V. Bongar, MPhED, RN

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

Asst. Prof. Dyan Dee D. Tiongco, PhD, RN

Geriatric Nursing

Prof. Charito D. Malong-Consolacion, MD, RN

Health Assessment

Asst. Prof. Sherihan O. Montaña, MHPEd

Masters in Health Professions Education

Asst. Prof. Diana A. Anenias,  MAN, RN

Maternity Nursing

Asst. Prof. Sarah Maria D. Salazar, PhD, RN

Pediatric Nursing

Asst. Prof. Rodolfo Nathaniel C. Angeles Jr., MD, RN

MS Level 3

Asst. Prof. Carlo G. Ranoco, MAN, RN

MS Level 3
(Skills Laboratory)

Asst. Prof. Ma. Carina D. Rebueno, PhD, RN

MS Level 4

Mr. Pocholo R. Santos, MAN, RN

MS Level 4
(Skills Laboratory)

Asst. Prof. Leah Marie S. Navarro, MAN, RN

Disaster

Asst. Prof. Ma. Georgina H. Manzano, MA Psych, RN

Mental Health and Psyche Nursing

Asst. Prof. Beryl P. Battad, MAN, RN

Nursing Leadership and Management

Professional Adjustment

Prof. Marica G. Estrada, PhD, RN

Nursing Research

Asst. Prof. Anne Maris L. Rellama, DNM, RN

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, MAN, RN

Pharmacology

Asst. Prof. Anne Mae G. Ros, MAN, RN

Nursing Entrepreneurship

Asst. Prof. Geralden G. Cantor, MAN, RN

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

Asst. Prof. April Joy M. Gascon, MAN, RN

Nursing Informatics

Asst. Prof. Les Paul M. Valdez, MAN, RN

Intensive Nursing Practicum

College Council

College Council

Prof. Rowena L. Escolar Chua, PhD, RN

Chair (Ex-Officio)

Rev. Fr. Julius Paul C. Factora, O.P., RN, JCD

Member (Ex-Officio)

Asst. Prof. Maria Glenda Lee G. Sevilla, MAN, RN

Member (Ex-Officio)

Asst. Prof. Rolisa N. Almario, MAN, RN

Member

Prof. Charito D. Malong-Consolacion, MD, RN

Member

Assoc. Prof. Rouena S. Villarama, MEd, RN

Member

Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, MAN, RN

Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Standing Committee Chairs

Standing Committee Chairs

Prof. Rowena L. Escolar Chua, PhD, RN

Admissions / Promotions / Retention

Asst. Prof. Sheila D. Delos Reyes, MAN, RN

Career Planning and Development

Asst. Prof. Warren Kemuel M. Pan, MAN, RN

Crisis Management

Asst. Prof. Jaclyn Charmaine L. Magpantay, MAN, RN

Ethics Review

Asst. Prof. Anne Maris L. Rellama, DNM, RN

Faculty Development

Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, MAN, RN

Quality Management

Asst. Prof. Lisette T. Navarro, DNM, RN

Recognition Day

Asst. Prof. Les Paul M. Valdez, MAN, RN

Research Board

Asst. Prof. Maria Glenda Lee G. Sevilla, MAN, RN

Scholarship

Coordinators

Coordinators

Asst. Prof. Jayson A. Punzal, DNM, RN

Community Development

Asst. Prof. Sherihan O. Montaña, MHPEd

e-Learning

Asst. Prof. Rowena S. Manzarate, MAN, RN

e-Learning

Asst. Prof. Ritzmond F. Loa, PhD, RN

International Relations

Asst. Prof. Jaclyn Charmaine L. Magpantay, MAN, RN

Library

Ms. Ana Marie P. Rañoa, MAN, RN

Local /
National Linkages

Prof. Marica G. Estrada, PhD, RN

Pedagogical Lead

Asst. Prof. James B. Rabago, MD, RN

Student Welfare and Development

Asst. Prof. Beryl P. Battad, MAN, RN

Textbook Committee

Faculty Members

Faculty Members

Asst. Prof. Thelma S. Abelardo, MEd, RN

Master of Education, major in Leadership

Asst. Prof. Rolisa N. Almario, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Diana A. Anenias,  MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Rodolfo Nathaniel C. Angeles Jr., MD, RN

Doctor of Medicine

Ins. Eric John Arriola, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Sundee-Pearl O. Arroco, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Joanne Grace L. Balagtas, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Ms. Maria Belinda P. Castañeda, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Mr. Christopher Bañas, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Beryl P. Battad, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Maria Victoria V. Bongar, MPhED, RN

Master of Arts in Health Professions Education

Ms. Alma L. Caleon, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Geralden G. Cantor, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Maria Teresita B. Castilla, MAN, RN

Master in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Cheryleen T. Chua, DNM, RN

Doctor of Nursing Management

Asst. Prof. Dennis S. Cuadra, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Ms. Rose Zuzette M. De Leon, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Ma. Sheila D. delos Reyes, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing, major in Nursing Administration and Management

Ins. Joshua Nathaniel V. Ellano, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Prof. Rowena L. Escolar Chua, RN, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Development Studies

Prof. Marica G. Estrada, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Development Studies

Asst. Prof. April Joy M. Gascon, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Trinidad S. Ignacio, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Ma. Elizabeth N. Jurado, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Eleanore B. Lerma, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Assoc. Prof. Mila Delia M. Llanes, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Development Studies

Asst. Prof. Ritzmond F. Loa, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science

Ms. Angela D. Madrazo, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Jaclyn Charmaine L. Magpantay, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Prof. Charito P. Malong-Consolacion, RN, MD

Doctor of Medicine

Asst. Prof. Ma. Georgina H. Manzano, MA Psych, RN

Master of Arts in Psychology

Asst. Prof. Rowena S. Manzarate, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Ms. Katherine Mariano, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Evangeline T. Matienzo, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Geralynne G. Medrana, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Sherihan O. Montaña, MHPEd

Masters in Health Professions Education

Asst. Prof. Margaret M. Natividad, EdD, RN

Doctor of Education, major in Educational Management

Asst. Prof. Leah Marie S. Navarro, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Lisette T. Navarro, MAN, RN

Doctor of Nursing Management

Asst. Prof. JN Junille S. Paat, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology

Asst. Prof. Emelita Padilla, MAN, RN

Master in Nursing

Ms. Menchie D. Pagdilao, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing, major in Nursing Service Administration

Asst. Prof. Warren Kemuel M. Pan, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Jayson A. Punzal, DNM, RN

Doctor of Nursing Science

Asst. Prof. James B. Rabago, MD, RN

Doctor of Medicine

Asst. Prof. Maria Elena Y. Ramirez, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Ms. Ana Marie P. Rañoa, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Carlo G. Ranoco, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Maria Carina D. Rebueno, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Education major in Leadership and
Management

Asst. Prof. Anne Maris L. Rellama, DNM, RN

Doctor of Nursing Management

Asst. Prof. Anne Mae G. Ros, MS, RN

Master of Science in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Sarah Maria D. Salazar, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Adminstration

Asst. Prof. Marjorie P. Santos, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Mr. Pocholo R. Santos, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Maria Glenda Lee G. Sevilla, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Dyan Dee T. Tiongco, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Education major in Leadership and
Management

Prof. Gian Carlo S. Torres, PhD, RN

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Asst. Prof. Les Paul M. Valdez, MAN, RN

Master of Arts in Nursing

Assoc. Prof. Rouena S. Villarama, MEd, RN

Master of Education, major in School Leadership

Asst. Prof. Ronald Edmund M. Wines, MS, RN

Master of Science in Nursing

Support Staff

Support Staff

Ms. Analiza D. Adan

Office Clerk, Administration Offices

Student Clinical Relations and Affiliating Agencies

Ms. Josenia B. Lacandola

Office Clerk, Administration Offices

Faculty Scheduling / Documentation and Alumni Concerns

Ms. Maila R. Relos

Office Clerk, Administration Offices

Reception Communications and Freshmen Admissions

Mr. Cezar R. Vitug, Jr.

Utility Clerk, Administration Offices

Mimeography and Document Services

Mr. Gil L. Arceo

Network Technician, Nursing Informatics Laboratory

Mr. Ronaldo M. Pera

Laboratory Assistant, Human Anatomy and Microparasitology Laboratories

Ms. Cathrina D. Mateo

Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Skills Laboratory

Mr. Arnel D. Orbista

Utility Clerk

History

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.

Deans

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