Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year program consisting of general education and professional courses.  Professional courses are threaded through from the first year through the fourth year with the emphasis on the nursing concepts with corresponding Related Learning Experience (RLE).  The BSN program provides an intensive nursing practicum that will refine further the nursing competencies to ensure the achievement of the BSN program outcomes required of an entry-level nurse.

Program Goals

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program aims to develop a professional nurse who is able to assume entry-level positions in either health facilities or community settings.  The professional nurse is capable of providing safe, humane, quality, and holistic care to individuals of varying ages, gender, and health-illness status; healthy or at-risk families; population groups; and community; singly or in collaboration with other healthcare providers to promote health, prevent illness, restore health, alleviate suffering, and provide end of life care.

Program Outcomes

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate should have the ability to:

  1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural, and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing
  2. Provide safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups, and communities utilizing nursing process
  3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care
  4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws and legal, ethical, and moral principles
  5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally-appropriate language
  6. Document accurately and comprehensively to include reporting of up-to-date client care
  7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
  8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems approach
  9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher
  10. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global development in general, and nursing and health developments in particular
  11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino
  12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in healthcare delivery
  13. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession
  14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care
Component UERM BSN Curriculum
  General Education Courses  
     • Core Courses 24 units
     • Elective Courses 9 units
     • Rizal Course 3 units
     • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness Courses 8 units
     • National Service Training Program 6 units
  Major Courses 17 units
  Professional Courses 125 units
  Total 192 units