scholarly journals Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations: 2014 to 2016

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado ◽  
Vivian Aimee M. Diamante
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Nursing Graduates ◽  
Licensure Examinations ◽  
Passing Rates ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
The University

The study assessed the performance of nursing graduates in the Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations from 2014 to 2016. The findings served as bases for a proposed action plan. Specifically, this study ascertained the relationship between the performance of nursing graduates’ in the Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations.The descriptive-correlational design was used utilizing secondary data taken from the review center. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing, University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. Subjects of the study were the nursing graduates of the department from 2014 to 2016. Statistical treatment used were simple percentage, and Pearson r.Findings revealed that the university has delivered a passing percentage of 52.4% in 2014, 90% in 2015, and 85.7% in 2016. These performances are above the yearly national passing percentage. The mock board examination performance shows that majority of the subjects have satisfactory rating in 2014 and 2016. However, satisfactory and fair ratings were observed in 2015. In 2014, there were significant relationships between: NP1 and NLE (moderate); NP2 and NLE (moderate); NP3 and NLE (strong); NP4 and NLE (strong); NP5 and NLE (strong); Mean of NPs and NLE (strong). For 2015 and 2016, there were associations between the variables but not significant.In conclusion, the performance in the mock board examinations have influenced the passing rates of the board examinees for the last three years. This is supported by the strength of relationship between variables, strong in 2014 and moderate in 2015 and 2016. The researchers highly recommend the implementation of the mock board examinations in preparation for the nurse licensure examinations. Recommended citation: Amparado, M. A. P. & Diamante, V. A. M. (2018). Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations: 2014 to 2016. Cebu Journal of Nursing, 1(1), 4-24.

scholarly journals MODELING QUALITY EDUCATION IN A STATE UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Abel Alejandro U. Flores
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
State University ◽  
Licensure Examinations ◽  
University Town ◽  
The University

An exploration and analysis of the processes involved in crafting the institution’s strategic plan, identifying its quality assurance policies, documenting its graduates’ performance in government licensure examinations, description of the processes to ensure sustainability of educational programs, and portray the administration’s fund generation and management mechanisms was made in an effort to create a model for quality education in the University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar. It utilized the descriptive-evaluative method of research with a total of 400 respondents composed of students, faculty members, alumni, community residents, and University officials. Qualitative data were taken from respondents’ answers to open-ended questions, which were then validated through interviews.  Quantitative data on the other hand, were taken from both primary data derived from responses to items in the questionnaire, and secondary data on graduates’ performance in professional examinations. It was revealed that most stakeholders were aware of the institution’s strategic plan, although some were not consulted in the crafting of such an important document.  They aver that policies and guidelines are established, implemented, and strictly adhered to by the administration in its daily operations involving faculty, students, staff, fund generation and management, instruction, research, extension, production, faculty development, and student support services. Although graduates performed consistently well in some government examinations, in the years 2009 – 2014 they performed generally below the national average.  Respondents agree that curricular programs must regularly be updated to conform to minimum standards set by the Commission on Higher Education to ensure sustainability of programs.  For students to be globally relevant and competent, respondents agree to the provision of educationally qualified and competent teaching force, state-of-the-art facilities, modern instructional materials and methods, coupled with good governance and cooperation among stakeholders, are the key ingredients of an ideal quality of education in the University of Eastern Philippines.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Commitment of Clinical Instructors of the University of Cebu College of Nursing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosielyn D. Tan ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Master Of Arts ◽  
The University

This study ascertained the level of commitment of the clinical instructors in terms of existence, relatedness, and growth factors of the University of Cebu College of Nursing for the academic year 2008-2009. Specifically, the study answered queries on the profile of the respondents with regards to age, gender, civil status, educational qualification, length of service, and employment status. It determined the relationship between profile and level of commitment in terms of existence, relatedness, and growth factors. The study also dealt with the factors that affect the respondents’ commitment.The study utilized the descriptive-correlational design. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized, supplemented with records from the office of the University of Cebu Human Resource Department. The respondents of the study were 111 clinical instructors of the University of Cebu. Ninety of them are employees of University of Cebu Banilad while 21 are from University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue.Majority of the respondents were 21-26 years old, female, single, with units in Master of Nursing/Master of Arts in Nursing, and were regular non-tenured employees. Most of them have 0-5 years length of work service. The clinical instructors were committed in the aspects of existence factors (2.88), relatedness factors (3.07), and growth factors (2.86). There was a significant relationship between gender and existence factors. There was also a significant relationship between educational attainment and existence factors. Furthermore, the factors that affected commitment were salary (3.15), security of tenure (6.36), and relationship with peers (7.34).Recommended citation: Tan, Rosielyn D. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2012, August). Factors Affecting the Commitment of Clinical Instructors of the University of Cebu College of Nursing. Paper presented at the 2012 World Research Festival, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 1(1), 40.

scholarly journals Classroom Management Needs of the Faculty of Nursing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlene L. Galon ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Classroom Discipline ◽  
School Year ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
College Of Nursing

The study assessed the classroom management needs of the faculty of the College of Nursing in University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines for school year 2011-2012 based on Acero’s facets of classroom management (time and physical environment, classroom discipline, and routines). Further, the study described the: profile in terms of age, educational attainment, and length of teaching experience; classroom management needs; and relationship between the respondents’ profile and classroom management needs. The key findings were the basis for a proposed action plan. The descriptive-correlational design was utilized with a researcher-made tool based on Acero’s facets of classroom management. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with the 22 respondents. Treatment of data include frequency, simple percentage, weighted mean, and chi-square Test of Independence.The findings showed that most of the faculty were 30-50 years old, master’s degree holders, and has been serving the college for 2-4 years. The three facets of classroom management, namely, time and physical environment, classroom discipline, and routines were identified by respondents as needed. Furthermore, there was no significant relationship between the profile and classroom management needs. In the light of the findings of the study, classroom management needs of the College of Nursing can be addressed through a positive climate of humanism, where a teacher motivates effective learning in students, not through rewards and punishments but through better communication skills, to develop self-regulating behavior.

scholarly journals Difficulties in Faculty Research Writing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Estela R. It-it ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Research Process ◽  
Faculty Research ◽  
Research Writing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Difficulty ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

The study assessed the research process difficulties encountered by the faculty of the College of Nursing in the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, SY 2011-2012. The respondents of the study were the 22 instructors teaching in the college. The findings served as basis for a proposed enhanced faculty research program.The study utilized the descriptive-correlational design and a researcher-made questionnaire to gather the data. Treatment of data include simple percentage, weighted mean, and chi-square Test of Independence.The respondents have a very high level of difficulty in the conceptual and analytical phases of the research process. The phases of design and planning, empirical, and dissemination phase revealed a high level of difficulty. Furthermore, the profile did not influence the research process difficulties encountered. For an extensive knowledge in conducting faculty research, there is a need to focus on the conceptual and analytical phases, in the research program. Recommended citation: It-it, E. R. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2016). Difficulties in Faculty Research Writing. Journal of Research in Nursing, 2(1), 80-89.

scholarly journals Assessment of Students’ Performance in Psychiatric Nursing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Aimee M. Diamante ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Psychiatric Nursing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Final Grade ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Grade Performance ◽  
The University

This study assessed the students’ performance in Psychiatric Nursing. It further described the profile in terms of assessment test, Nursing Care Management 105 (NCM 105) final grade, performance of nursing students in Psychiatric Nursing, and the relationship between the respondents’ profile and performance. The findings of the study served as basis for a proposed action plan.The descriptive-correlational design was used and an adapted questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The respondents were all the 46 level 4 nursing students who previously took and passed the NCM 105 in the second semester of SY 2011-2012 at the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. Treatment of data include simple percentage and chi-square Test of Independence.The findings showed a majority of the respondents failed in the assessment test of Psychiatric Nursing administered by the review provider despite recently passing the NCM 105 course based on the final grade. On the other hand, their ratings were fair during the Psychiatric Nursing performance assessment. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the respondents’ profile and performance. In conclusion, seniors in the College of Nursing will improve their academic achievement in Psychiatric Nursing if they are motivated or reinforced with the aid of good models of learned behavior. Consequently, future studies must be conducted on students’ approach to learning and factors that will motivate a student to perform. Recommended citation: Diamante, V. A. M. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2017). Assessment of Students’ Performance in Psychiatric Nursing. Journal of Research in Nursing, 3(1), 60-69.

scholarly journals Traits and Empowerment of Team Leaders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian M. Sawit ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Task Structure ◽  
Leadership Traits ◽  
Clinical Instructors ◽  
Team Leaders ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
College Of Nursing

This study determined the traits and empowerment of the team leaders of the College of Nursing, University of Cebu Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The research utilized descriptive-correlational design with 90 clinical instructors as participants. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical treatment used were weighted mean, hypothetical mean range, and chi-square Test of Independence.The leadership traits of the subjects in terms of manager-follower relationship is partially exhibited while the task structure proved to be moderately structured. The manager power is moderately powerful since some of the basic functions of a manager has been employed. In terms of empowerment of the team leaders, it was interpreted as mostly empowered.In conclusion, the study revealed that there is no significant relationship between leadership traits and empowerment. Recommended citation: Sawit, M. M. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2015). Traits and Empowerment of Team Leaders. Journal of Research in Nursing, 1(1), 70-79.

An Analysis of the Performance of the University of Northern Philippines in the Licensure Examination for Teachers

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
OCARNA B. FIGUERRES
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Licensure Examination ◽  
Licensure Examinations ◽  
Passing Rates ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University

In the Philippines, one gauge of educational quality is performance of graduates in the licensure examinations of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). This study aimed to analyze the performance of the University of Northern Philippines in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), 2001 to 2010. It determined the following: profile of the examinees such as sex, specialization and year of graduated; performance along the components of LET; the institutional passing rates; the relationship between LET performance and examinee profile. Using the PRC-LET results, this study employed documentary analysis and correlation research designs. The mean, skewness, kurtosis and correlation analysis were used as statistical treatments. The findings showed negatively skewed distributions of LET scores in general education, professional education and specialization courses. This indicated that, relative to the mean score, there were more examinees who garnered higher scores compared with those who obtained lower scores. The examinees had extreme scores hence, they exhibited platykuric distributions. The institutional passing rates were consistently higher than the national passing rates for LET elementary. Specialization is significantly correlated with LET performance. By focusing on the PRC-LET competencies and DepEd-CHED-NCBTS requirements during the pre-service teaching and learning processes and revising specialization courses, LET performance will be improved. This study serves as exchange information along licensure examination of teachers in response to challenges for global competitiveness.Keywords: Teacher Education, Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), Philippines

Social Responsibility Practice Diagnosis applied to the Universidad del Valle- Northern Facility. Period 2014-2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (62) ◽  
pp. 66-81
Author(s):  
Adriana M. Moreno Moreno ◽  
Eduar Fernando Aguirre González
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
The North ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Social Management

Social Responsibility is a concept that has been approached from different perspectives by theoreticians and institutions. Initially, this was limited exclusively to companies, however, the creation of the Social Capital, Ethics and Development Initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sought to make educational institutions aware that, like any other organization, they are responsible for the externalities they generate in their environment and their stakeholders. This research approaches the concept of University Social Responsibility (USR) from the scheme proposed by the IDB, which proposes four axes of action for Universities’ CR: Responsible Campus, Professional and Citizen Training, Social Management of Knowledge and Social Participation. The Universidad del Valle has a strategic plan entitled “Universidad del Valle’s Strategic Development Plan” and Regionalization attached thereto. It has also developed its action plan and in the five strategic issues raised herein, its socially responsible approach is clearly identifiable. The North Cauca Facility wherein this study is being developed, even though it does not have a University Social Responsibility Management Model, has attempted to align its practices with its strategic affairs that broadly conform to the four axes proposed by the IDB. This research addresses a relevant and current issue inasmuch as it proposes to develop a diagnosis on the relationship between the four axes of Social Responsibility proposed by the IDB and the practice of Social Responsibility applied at the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility, for the period 2014-2015. In order to answer the research problem, a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive type of study is used, given that the work was based on the documentary information available at the University, while the interviews with the directors of the Institution are used as a tool for oral history. The research method used is the case study, which allows to address a unit of analysis in depth, in this case the USR within the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility.

Use of reference management software among postgraduate students in Greece

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062199641
Author(s):  
Ilias Nitsos ◽  
Afrodite Malliari ◽  
Rodopi Chamouroudi
Keyword(s):  
Student Discipline ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The University ◽  
Degree Level

The use of reference management software in the context of academic work and research is the main subject of this study. The study focuses on the extent to which postgraduate students at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, one of the largest Greek universities, make use of – or avoid using – reference management software tools to organize their bibliographic databases and to automate the process of creating references and citations. The study also tries to find out which are the key factors for their choices and whether certain background characteristics affect their behavior. It should be mentioned that no previous studies have been conducted in Greece regarding the use of reference management software in the academic environment. An online questionnaire was sent to the postgraduate students at the University and a result set of 545 responses was collected and analyzed. The majority (almost two-thirds) of the respondents identified themselves as non-users and one-third identified themselves as reference management software users. Among the latter, Mendeley was found to be the software used by more than two-thirds of the users and was followed by EndNote and Zotero. It is worth mentioning that Mendeley is the software officially recommended by the University’s central library to its users but most of the students (more than 60%) were not aware of this fact. In terms of background characteristics, the analysis revealed, among other things, statistically significant relationships between degree level, student discipline and preferences, reference management software features, and potential future use of reference management software.

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