Courses Offered
Caregiving NC II is a 7-month course that exposes students to innovative approaches to learning and provides them with the tools needed for professional competency in providing care in collaboration with other healthcare providers. Upon completion of the course, the certified caregivers are prepared for various careers in healthcare settings both here and abroad.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares students for a successful career in the health and wellness industry. Students are trained for their caring role in the prevention of diseases, promotion and restoration of health, alleviating suffering and recovering in patients. The BSN’s Related Learning Experience component is conducted at Rizal Medical Center as based hospital and other specialized hospitals. Students are exposed to actual and the real life role of nurses in the medical field.
Career Opportunities for Nurses are in hospitals, clinics, private companies and in the military. They can also be a private nurse or practice as an independent professional.
The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competency in assuming managerial function in education and health and wellness industry settings through advanced knowledge and skills on the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.
Specialization in Administration and Management – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently in assuming managerial functions in educational and health care settings through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.
Clinical Specialization in Community Health Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurse to enable them to practice community health nursing through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher. Students are required to undertake practicum during the program.
Career Opportunities:
- Health and Wellness Managers
- Nurse Educators
- Research Nurses
- Nurse-Authors
- Nurse-Editors
Nurse Managers of Special Units:
- Medical-Surgical Units
- Psychiatric Units
- Maternal and Child Units
- Community Health Units
Clinical Specialization in Maternal and Child Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently child bearing, pediatric child and youth health nursing practice through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.
Clinical Specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently medical surgical nursing through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher. Students are required to undertake practicum during the program.
Clinical Specialization in Maternal and Child Nursing – This Masters program aims to upgrade qualification of registered nurses to enable them to practice competently child bearing, pediatric child and youth health nursing practice through advanced knowledge and skills in the roles of educator, clinician and researcher.
Ph.D. in Nursing is a research-focused program that equips nurse practitioners with the knowledge and skills in methodological, theoretical and analytical approaches to intellectual inquiry. This enables them to conduct independent research for the purpose of extending knowledge and enhancing theory-based nursing practice. Admission into the program requires a Master’s Degree, an essay, and an outline of a dissertation proposal.
VISION
Competent, morally upright individuals with respect for one another who are globally competitive as envisioned by the University.
MISSION
Total development of individuals who contribute to the enrichment of cultural heritage, tradition and imbued with the value of caring, commitment, community engagement and dedication to quality healthcare services.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an 8-trimester program consisting of general education and professional courses. Professional courses are threaded though from the first year through the last trimester with the emphasis on nursing concepts with corresponding Related Learning Experience (RLE). The BSN Program at the Philippine Women’s University provides an intensive nursing practicum that will refine further the nursing competencies to ensure achievement of the BSN program outcomes required of an entry level nurse.
The BSN program aims to develop a professional nurse who is able to assume entry level positions in healthcare facilities or community settings. The professional nurse is capable of providing safe, humane, quality, and holistic care to individuals in varying age, gender, and health- illness status; healthy or sick families; population groups; and community, singly or in collaboration with other health care providers to promote health, prevent illness, restore health, alleviate suffering and provide end of life care.
HISTORY
Collegiate nursing education at the Philippine Women’s University was initiated in 1950 with a post-basic course in nursing for graduates of hospital schools of nursing. In response to a very inspiring clamor to offer basic nursing program, a feasibility study on “The Projected College of Nursing in the Philippine Women’s University” by Anastacia Giron Tupaz was tested out. In 1960, the PWU College of Nursing started and offered a five year integrated curriculum leading to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This basic generic program aims to prepare professional nurses for service in changing society.
The PWU School of Nursing is the first school in the history of nursing education which includes praticum in its curriculum.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Staff Nurse, School Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Community Nurse, Army Nurse, Home Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Traveling Nurse, Health Coach, Cruise Ship Nurse, Nursing Informatics Specialist, Nurse Case Manager, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, Diabetic Management Nurse, Plasma or Blood Bank Nurse, Hospice Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Burn Unit Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Rehabilitation Center Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Leader, Paramedic, Acute Care Nurse, NICU Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Educator, Chief Nurse Officer
Faculty
Dr. Minerva B. De Ala, Ed.D, MAN, RN
Dr. Liwayway T. Vallesteros, Ed.D, MAN, RN
Dr. Marcos C. Ochoa, PhD, MAN, BIO, RN
Marilyn D. Dorol, MAN, RN
Alicia Lopena, MAN, USRN
Zenaida Quilaquil, MAN, RN
Dr. Fides F. Adiviso, Ph.D, MAN, RN
Mary Jean S. Penanueva, MAN, RN
Ma. Emyrose T. Romano, MAN, RN
Shirley Catapang, RN, MSN
Christo Rey A. Tano, RN, MSN, MBA
Dr. Marietta Fabros, Ed.D, MAN, RN
Dr. Adrian Z. Estiva, PhD, MAN
Dr. Jordan T. Salvador, PhDNEd, PHDSD, MAN RN
Dr. Emerson G. Aliswag, LPT- BS, PTP, RN
Ronne Abeleda, MBA-H, MAN, RN
Percy S. Lauria, MAN, RN
Dr. Joel de la Merced, DrHum, MSN, DipHM, OPA
Dr. David Hali de Jesus, PhD, MAN, RN
Percy S. Lauria, MAN, RN
Dr. Mark Santos, EdD, RN, LPT, CNS
Dr. Nicolo Andrei Anonuevo, PhDN
Nerissa V. Mendoza-Gerial, RN, MHA, PhD
Atty. Stephen Joseph Humiwat, RN, JD
Dr. Manuel T. Alzate, MD, Ed.D, RN, FICS
Mary Ann C Nery, MAN, RN
Message from the Dean
Dr. Minerva B. De Ala, Ed.D, MAN, RN
The PWU School of Nursing provides students with opportunities to be taught, honed, and to lead in a vibrant learning environment. We have been educating nurses for the global community since 1950. The PWU School of Nursing provides high-quality, student-centered, innovative nursing programs that engage students in challenging discussions and learning activities in the classroom, simulation labs, community and clinical settings in order to enhance learning outcomes. The school offers opportunities to commence your nursing career through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, as well as to advance your current level of nursing practice through Master of Arts in Nursing. It has produced outstanding graduates in the field of nursing practice, education and research. We are proud of our notable network of alumni who are leaders of the nursing profession across the globe.
Please explore our website to learn more about the School of Nursing programs and faculty. You may also contact us at any time to learn about our degree programs and other academic offerings.