‘Nursing competence’ in the global market
Allow me to share my views on the present nursing curriculum and its impact on our nurses’ education and global competitiveness.
The present four-year nursing program includes three summers. If a summer is equivalent to a semester, then the present nursing program is actually five-and-a-half years long. Therefore, the proposal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to add one more year to what is at present a four-year course—that is a five-year course without summers—is better for two reasons: (1) nursing students can enjoy a much-needed respite during summer, and (2) their parents will be given time to save money for the following semester.
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BON Course Syllabus for Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Board of Nursing (BON)
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Course Syllabus
I. Description
Principles, concepts and theories underlying psychiatric nursing care to individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings.
II. Terminal Competencies
1. Utilizes knowledge from the psychological, biological sciences, theories of personality and human behavior in the care of psychiatric clients.
2. Utilizes the nursing process in giving holistic nursing care to all kinds of clients.
3. Applies appropriate communication techniques with clients, families and other members of the health team in various settings.
4. Demonstrates leadership and management skills to ensure safe and quality care.
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