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DOA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCOLLEGE OF NURSING

Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

VISION:In accordance with the Mission and Vision of the Doa Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical

Foundation, the College of Nursing envisions to a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in RegionVIII.

MISSION:The RTRMF College of Nursing aims to produce globally-competitive nurses who are value-

driven, committed, competent, compassionate, and confident. The College of Nursing aims to providewell-rounded education for the students, utilizing knowledge, skills, and attitude acquired in theclassroom and in the practice of nursing as a commitment for the welfare of the marginalized andvulnerable sectors of society.

It specifically aims to produce professional nurses with enduring faith in the Divine Providenceguided by the ethical and moral standards of the profession, respecting the dignity and freedom of manfor the purpose of promoting health, prevention of illness, restoration of health, and the alleviation ofsuffering and when death is inevitable, assist to a peaceful and dignified death.

PHILOSOPHY:Man is a psycho-physiologic, socio-spiritual, cultural being who is dependent upon God

for creation, redemption, and preservation for every gift of soul and body.Education is a deliberate and systematic influence exerted by the mature person upon

the immature through instruction, discipline, and the harmonious development of all thepowers of the human being, directed towards the union of the educand and his Creator in the

final end.

OBJECTIVES:The Doa Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation-College of Nursing aims to

produce professional nurses who:

1. Utilize the nursing process as a foundation for professional practice in areas of communityhealth, medical- surgical, maternal and child health, pediatric, geriatric, and other alliednursing services.

2. Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the promotion of health, prevention ofillness, restoration of health and well-being, and alleviation of suffering.

3. Collaborate with other members of health discipline in planning preventive health programsand in providing health services to individuals, families, population groups, andcommunities.

4. Deliver comprehensive quality and safe care services with professional competence.5. Have commitment to the alleviation of problems arising from the human needs.6. Possess research inclination, attitudes leading to utilization of important research findings.7. Assume responsibilities as a citizen and professional for self-directed activity towards the

improvement of the community and the profession.8. Demonstrate commitment to a culture of excellence, discipline, and integrity in all his/her

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

ARTICLE 1. SELECTION AND ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

Section 1 . Every student enjoys the right to enroll at the Doa Remedios Trinidad

Romualdez Medical Foundation College of Nursing (RTRMFCN) upon meeting specificrequirements and regulations. Except in cases of academic deficiency and violation ofdisciplinary regulations, the student who qualifies for enrollment is expected to stay for theentire period he is to complete his course without prejudice, however, to his right totransfer to other schools within the period prescribed.

Section 2. Applicants to the RTRMFCN must meet the following requirements:

1. High School General Weighted Average of 82% or better ( Form 137A )2. Three (3) Good Moral Character Certification from High School Principal/

Guidance Counselor, Parish Priest, Barangay Chairman3. Must be mentally, emotionally, psychosocially fit (no known history or must not

have been diagnosed of any form of psychiatric disorder.4. No gross physical and speech deformity (gross deformity which may impair her

performance in the care of her assigned patient/s).5. At least five (5) feet in height.6. Accomplished application form which includes the student- applicants personal

data, parents guardians consent , promissory statement of applicant regardingcompliance with all policies and standards of the RTRMF College of Nursing.

7. Passed the Entrance Examination8. Submit for an interview conducted by the assigned Nursing Faculty.

For transferees, shiftees, and second coursers, Transcript of Records and HonorableDismissal will also be required in addition to the aforementioned requirements.

For married applicants, authenticated proof of marriage either Civil MarriageCertificate and/or Church Marriage Certificate.

Section 3 . All applicants are ranked based on their High School weighted average(40%); entrance exam (40%); interview results (20%). Only those applicants who rankedwithin the allotted number of first year students to be admitted for the current school yearwill be qualified for admission to the college.

Section 4. Medical and Laboratory exams (to include UCG for females) and dentalexam are required for those who have qualified for admission to the College, findings ofwhich may affect the applicants acceptance to the course.

Aforecited examinations should be conducted by the schools duly authorizedphysicians/medical personnel based at the RTR Hospital.


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Section 5. Returning students are admitted in the same year level if they failed tocomplete the course/subjects and other requirements in that level.

a. He has not failed in any subject (First to Fourth Year)

Section 6. Reason for dropping in the middle of the semester could be medicalproblems, marriage, pregnancy, and the like.

In the event that the student is found out to be pregnant in the middle of the semester oranytime during the semester, she will be advised to stop schooling immediately until afterthe delivery of the baby and be advised to re-enroll on the semester the subject is offered.The said policy is applicable both in the classroom and clinical area.

Section 7. A duly accomplished clearance is required before a student could beadmitted to the next semester/year level.

Only the authorized instructors are allowed to sign the clearance. In the event thatthe concerned faculty is not around, (e.g. on leave (vacation or sick) or has resigned) anauthorized representative may be allowed to sign on her behalf.

Section 8. Transferees

Applicants who obtained credits from other schools may be accepted for admission at theRTRMF-CN

8.1. A transferee may be admitted to second year after he/she has taken and passed(rating of 60%) an evaluative exam in Anatomy and Physiology, NCM 100, and HealthAssessment. In the event that he/she fails in the evaluative exam he/she should re-enroll in the aforementioned subjects.

8.2. Only transferees from a Top 10 performing school may be admitted to Level 3,provided that he/she has a grade of 2.2 and above in Nursing subjects. However thetransferee should take and pass (rating of 60%) the evaluative exams in Anatomyand Physiology, Health Assessment, NCM 100, 101, and 102 before he/she will beallowed to enroll for level three. Otherwise, he/she has to retake the Nursingsubjects (NCM 101, 102 and CHN) in level 2.

ARTICLE II. RESIDENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Section 1. A candidate for graduation at the RTRMFCN must have taken the lastcurriculum year in this institution. The student is evaluated according to the criteria setforth ARTICLE III-EVALUATION.

Section 2. No student is permitted to enroll in any Nursing subject unless she hassatisfactorily passed the pre-requisite subjects.


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Section 3. A student is allowed to carry only the regular semester load. However,graduating students shall be guided by CHED issuances. Units in excess of those requiredper semester shall need special permit from the CHED.

Section 4. Cross Enrollment

A student may be allowed to cross enroll in other nursing schools upon written consent ofthe Dean but only for non-Nursing subjects provided, that the student is graduating withinthe school year and the subject is not offered in RTR for that particular semester or schoolyear.

ARTICLE III. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE

Section 1. Students should successfully pass all academic and clinical requirementsin order to be promoted. Final examinations are held at the end of each course ofinstruction. The academic standing of the student is based on the theory and RelatedLearning Experiences (RLE) and demonstration of his aptitude and personal fitness fornursing throughout each semester as well as on the results of his quizzes, unit test, mid-term and final examination.

Section 2 . Cut-off grade for all Quizzes and Term Tests is 60%.

Section 3 . Grading System. The following standard system of grading will be followed:

Percentage Equivalent Rating

95-100%94%93%92%91%90%89%88%87%86%85%84%83%82%81%80%79%78%77%

1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.92.02.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.8

ExcellentVery GoodVery GoodVery GoodVery GoodVery GoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodAverageAverageAverageAverageAverageFairFairFair


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The school may at its discretion grant a final grade which does not earn credits, but

which does not indicate failure either such as:

NC= No Credit NG= No Grade

Such a grade is permanent and cant be changed subsequently.

Section 4. The Midterm grade will be added to the grade in the Finals divided bytwo to obtain the Final Grade at the end of each semester and summer.

Section 5. Ratio of Grade in Theory to Related Learning Experience (RLE)

Theory Grade X No. of Units = Equivalent to Final Grade in TheoryRLE Grade X No. of Units = Equivalent to Final Grade in RLE

(Final Theory Grade + Final RLE Grade) No. of units (RLE & theory) = FINAL GRADE

Failure in Theoretical component would mean failure in RLE.

Section 6. A passing mark in a Nursing subject constitutes both the theoretical andRelated Learning Experience (RLE) component of the subject.

Failure in the theoretical component would also mean failure in RLE. The RLE gradewill only be incorporated with the theoretical grade if the student passed the theoreticalcomponent of the subject. No RLE grade will be given separately. However, the RLE gradefor that semester will be included in the computation of the whole RLE experience at theend of the four year course. A student who fails in the theoretical component and whowishes to re-enroll the subject on the semester where it is regularly offered will have toenroll the subject (both theory and RLE). Cross-enrollment for nursing subjects is notallowed.

Section 7. Reporting of Grades. The instructor usually gives periodic(unit/monthly/weekly) exams but submits only the Mid-Term and the Final Grades withintwo weeks after the scheduled examination.

ARTICLE IV. PROMOTION, RETENTION, AND DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS

Section 1. A student is promoted to the next (higher) level or semester if he passesin all subjects of the previous semester.

76%75%74% and below

2.93.05.0

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Section 2. Lacking requirements and/or missed quizzes/exams are the basis forgetting a grade of 5.0. Failure of the student to comply with the missed quizzes/exams orrequirements during the completion period prescribed will mean a grade of 5.0 for thatparticular quiz/exam or requirement or zero (0) point for that particular exam.

Section 3 . Remedial Exams3.1 The passing rate in all examination (quizzes and term tests) as approved by the faculty is

60 percentile rank. However the faculty may determine the specific rate of the passingpercentage for a student to be included in the list of those who will take the remedialexam, but not lower than 55 percentile rank.

3.2 The remedial examinations shall be given free of charge after the faculty and/or levelcoordinator have met the parents and/or the legal guardian of the student who failed

3.3 Failure of the parent to attend the parents conference with the faculty and/or levelcoordinator constitute as a waiver of his/her right to take the remedial exam.

3.4 The student will be considered as Passed if the average grade taken from the fiftypercent (50%) of the remedial exam and the fifty percent (50%) of the final term grade willreach the set cut off (not lower than 55%).

3.5 However , if the number of students who failed after the remedial exam is greaterthan twelve percent (12%) of the total number of students for that particular level, the casewill then be elevated to the Management Committee for further deliberation.

Section 4. Competency AppraisalFor Competency Appraisal 1 and 2 (Level 4) a passing rate of sixty percent (60%) after the

remedial exam must be maintained.

Section 5. Special ExaminationsA student may be allowed to take a special exam for the missed quiz/exam only for

the following reasons deemed valid:a. Illness/Hospitalization of which medical certificate will be required.b. Death of an immediate family member in which case the student will be

required to present the death certificate of the deceased ; andc. Special cases in which approval of the College Dean would be required.

For reasons other than those mentioned above, the passing rate shall be raised to 70% instead of 60%.How to compute:

Total number of items is 40At 60% passing score is 24At 70% passing score is 30

30-24= 6We subtract 6 from the score of the student. This will be done to facilitate thecomputation of grades at the end of the semester


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Special Exam fee shall be collected per student per exam. The amount shall be determinedby the Management Committee. Make up fee for absences and late s in the clinical areaand On call fee shall be paid to the Cashiers Office . Rate of the clinical Instructor will beprorated according to the number of students scheduled for the make up duty and on call.

Section 5. A Final Grade of 3.01 to 3.04 is considered 3.0 or passed. Studentsobtaining such grades will no longer be presented for deliberation.

Section 6. Students with grades below 3.0 (i.e. 3.1, 3.2 etc.) will be presented to thePromotions Board for deliber ation.

Section 7. A student who fails in any major (Nursing) subject (i.e. Chemistry, NaturalScience, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Nutrition,Pharmacology, NCM 100 to 107) shall be allowed to repeat the subject during the schoolyear the subject is offered. A student is allowed to repeat the subject only once.

Section 8. Failure in a repeated subject (major or minor) will automatically disqualifythe student from continuing his course at RTRMFCN. In such case, he will be advised to shiftto another course or transfer to another school.

Section 9. A student who fails in any two (2) major subjects shall automatically beprohibited from further enrollment at RTRMFCN.

Section 10. Absences exceeding 20% (maximum allowable absences per DECS OrderNo. 35 s.1993) of the required number of hours in a subject would mean NO CREDIT (NC)for that particular subject, if the student formally drops before the Mid-Term Exam (refer tothe proper procedure for dropping subjects c/o Registrars Office.

Section 11. Absences due to late enrollment are counted as regular absences unlessreason presented is deemed valid and duly approved by the College Dean.

Section 12. DismissalA student is dismissed when:a. He commits any act of Immorality after otherwise proven with concrete

and valid evidences.

b. When a student commits errors of negligence in nursing care, where the

patient suffered serious, harmful effects or injuries, upon thedeliberation of the nursing and medical faculty and the Dean, and whenafter due process, the act has been proven to have been committed.

c. Habitual disregard or deliberate violation of established policiesand regulations or any act contrary to the mission/vision of the schoolor which may be damaging to the integrity and reputation of the schoolshall be considered for expulsion.


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d. The Dean and the Faculty of the RTRMFCN reserves the right torecommend/cause the withdrawal/dismissal of any student which intheir judgment is found unsuited for the nursing profession and whose

retention will adversely affect the standard of the College.

ARTICLE V. STUDENT DECORUMAll students should be proud of the school where he/she is enrolled in and should

make every effort to preserve its integrity and honor through proper behavior at all timeswhether on or off campus.

A nursing students public image shall reflect that of the College. He/she i s expectedto be guided by the highest standard of personal conduct and dignity.

Section 1. School UniformStudents are expected to wear the complete prescribed uniform when attending

classes. A complete uniform consist of the following:

1.1 Femalea. Uniform in the prescribed cutb. Name platec. Closed black shoes/pumpsd. ID

1.2 Malea. Uniform in prescribed cut (white top with sports collar, plain white

undershirt, dark blue slacks)b. Closed black shoes preferably leatherc. Name plated. ID

The uniform should be clean, well-pressed and well fitting when worn.

The school uniform shall be worn only within the school and hospital premises andon the students way to and from these premises. It shall not be worn to movie houses,disco houses, etc. neither for posing for an advertisement.

The school uniform shall be worn from Monday to Friday (also for Saturday classes)

in the school/hospital premises regardless of whether the students is in the campus forclasses, duty, skills laboratory, library work, meetings, ward classes, submission of reports,etc.

The P.E. uniform should be worn only during P.E. class. Otherwise, the prescribeduniform shall be worn BEFORE and AFTER every P.E. class.


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Section 2. Grooming

2.1. Haircut.Male students should have their hair cut just above the shirt collar.

Female students should have their hair held in place at all times. Long hair should be fixed/tied up with black hair accessories/ornaments only.

Faddish haircuts and hair coloring are strongly discouraged.

2.2. Mutilation, skin piercing and tattoos are to be avoided at all cost.

2.3. Wearing of earrings, bracelets, and any other fashion accessories are stronglydiscouraged. Only wrist watches are allowed when on clinical duty.

ARTICLE VI. STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Section 1 . Disciplinary action shall be taken against a student who violates therules/regulations of the College (and the school), and depending upon the seriousness ofthe offense committed, either of the following actions shall be made:

a. Reprimand with warningb. Suspension from classes and/or RLEc. Dismissal for cause

(Sanctions shall follow what is stipulated in the MANUAL OF REGULATION FORPRIVATE SCHOOLS, 8th ed. 1992)

The following are grounds for disciplinary action (among others):1. Non-wearing of the prescribed uniform.2. Wearing the school uniform in drinking places, movie houses, billiard halls,

and other gambling places and places of questionable or ill-repute.3. Lending/Borrowing of ID/name plate4. Littering in classroom, school campus, and clinical area5. Gambling within the school premises6. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages inside the school premises, hotel,

pension house or dormitory during affiliation (hospital and psychiatry duty).

7.

Behavior which disrupts classes and other school activities8. Language or act which shows disrespect, arrogance or ill manner towardssuperiors/ persons of authority or duly authorized personnel

9. Use of cell phones during classes/RLE10. Cutting classes11. Loitering in the corridors during class hour12. Stealing property or personal effects of others13. Involvement in the leakage of examination questions whether direct or

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14. Cheating during school exams and taking exams in behalf of another.15. Tampering or forging signatures16. Copying of research paper and other course requirements from another17. Vandalism, wanton destruction of college property18. Habitual absenteeism/tardiness without prior notification from the instructor19. Possession or use of prohibited drug20. Possession of fire arms, deadly weapons and explosives21. Entering the campus in a state of intoxication; bringing or drinking liquors

inside the campus, dorm, pension house, hotels utilized during psychiatricaffiliation.

22. Participating in brawls/fighting with another student; inflicting physicalinjuries and direct physical assault upon another.

23. Acts of subversion, sedition and insurgency24. Participating in illegal activities, ceremonies, ordeals, hazing, and initiation

rites.25. Participation in unrecognized or secret organizations26. Deliberate disruption of academic functions or school activities through

illegal assemblies, demonstrations, boycotts, pickets and/or related activitieswhich tend to create public disorder or disturbance.

27. Acts of immorality28. Scandalous display of affection29. School harassment/rape30. Abortion31. Involvement in pornography whether direct or indirect32. Bribery33. All other acts of dishonesty not mentioned above34. Going out of the classroom, dormitory, without the permission from the

clinical instructor, guardian, or chaperon.35. Violation of dormitory rules (i.e. male sleeping in femal es quarters or vice

versa, going home beyond curfew hour and other rules stipulated during thepsychiatric affiliation.

Section 2. Student Behavior2.1. Boisterous behavior, loitering, unnecessary loud talk/shouting, skirmishes or

any disturbing behavior which may be distracting/ disturbing to others are discouraged.

`2.2. Proper classroom behavior shall be observed. This means that desks and floorsshall be free from graffiti, food and

2.3. Membership in recognized school organizations is highly encouraged butinitiation rites and hazing are prohibited. Immediate dismissal from the school shall beimposed on those who break the rule. The same sanction may be given in organizations notrecognized by the school.

2.4. Students are expected to attend all school activities, curricular and co-curricular.


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Section 3. Attendance and Punctuality3.1. A full time student reporting for classes shall report directly and submit his

attendance card to the Instructor-In-Charge.

3.2. Only the students with the Students Copy of the enrolment form shall beadmitted to class.

3.3. Tardiness. A late student shall receive the following disciplinary actions:a. First offense- warningb. Second offense- written explanationc. Third offense- one day absence

3.4. Absencesa. A student who fails to report after the grace period of 30 mins. per

subject from the start of the class shall be considered absent.

b. A student who is absent will be held responsible for his make-up or self-study of the lessons missed. No special classes or tutorial are given.

c. A student who is absent from laboratory/RLE classes and during examswill have to secure an admission slip from the Dean or authorizedrepresentative. Without such, he will not be admitted.

ARTICLE VII. GRADUATION

Section 1. Only students who have satisfactorily completed all requirements of theRTRMFCN will be allowed to graduate.

1.1. Candidates for graduation must file their application for Graduation with theOffice of the Dean preferably a month before the scheduled graduation provided, they havecompleted their OB, OR, NICU, CHN, and Research requirements.

1.2. Applicants must be cleared from school accounts and property responsibilities; a1.3. All other requirements/requisites for graduation have been complied with.

ARTICLE VIII. HONORS/AWARDS

Section 1 . Final ratings and selection of honors for graduation will be based on thefollowing:1.1. In a basic BSN student who have completed 75% of the total No. of units of the

BSN Curriculum at the RTRMFCN.1.2. Has not failed in any subject throughout the entire program of studies both in

theory and Related Learning Experiences (RLE)1.3. Has maintained desirable attitudes and behavior.


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Section 2. Academic Honors

95%-93% = 1.0-1.2 (Excellent) SUMMA CUM LAUDE92-91% = 1.3-1.4 (Very Good) MAGNA CUM LAUDE90-88% = 1.5-1.7 (Good) CUM LAUDE

The above percentage refers to the weighted average of the student fromFirst year to Fourth year.

Section 3. Awards3.1. A graduating student who obtains the Highest and Second highest GWA

throughout its entire nursing course is eligible to be given the Award (for AcademicExcellence).

3.2. In the event that no graduating student qualifies for Latin Honors/Academic Honors, the student who obtains the Highest and Second Highest weightedaverage throughout the entire nursing course will be awarded the Award for AcademicProficiency provided:

a. He/ She has taken all nursing subjects at RTRMFCNb. He/ She has taken at least 75% of the entire academic load at RTRMFCN

3.3. A graduating student who showed excellent performance in the RelatedLearning Experiences (RLE) throughout his entire nursing course is eligible to be awardedthe Award for Best in Clinical Performance on his graduation, provided:

a. He/ She has taken all nursing subjects at the RTRMFCNb. He/ She has taken at least 75% of the entire academic load at RTRMFCN,

andc. He/ She has not committed any serious mistake/violation in the clinical

area (e.g. medication errors. Negligence in executing nursing procedures,breach of discipline, etc.)

3.3. A graduating student who displayed excellent abilities in organizing and leadingstudents co-curricular activities which contributed substantially to the welfare the Collegeand the Community shall be eligible to be awarded the Award for Exceptional Leader shipon his graduation provided that He/ She has not failed any subject (first year to FourthYear).

3.4. A graduating student who is both the recipient of the Highest in AcademicPerformance and Best in Clinical Performance awards may be considered for the ModelStudent Nurse of the Year award and shall be given the Plaque of Recognitio n.

ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1 Collection of fees, contribution or donation of any kind aside from schoolfees will not be allowed except as may be recommended by the Student Body Organizationsand duly authorized and approved by the Dean.


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Section 2 Activities which require additional safety measures or those which are off-campus and/or entail travel shall be properly coordinated with the SAO through an officialwritten request signed by the President of the organization, Faculty Adviser and CollegeDean at least three (3) days before the function. Parents or Guardians permit andstatement of waiver will be strictly required.

ARTICLE X: CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/RLE POLICIESSection 1 One unit RLE=51 hours/semester=[3 hours x 17 weeks]

Section 2 The clinical assignment is prepared by the respective level coordinatorsand approved by the Dean. The approved assignments should be followed strictly.

Section 3 The student on clinical assignment should be in complete prescribeduniform (refer to Article X Section 6)

Section 4 Checking of attendance in the Clinical areaChecking of attendance, grooming, and clinical requirements is done 15 minutes before

clinical reporting time.Checking time:

RTR HOSPITAL5:45 AM for students starting their duty at 6:00 AM1:45 AM for students starting their duty at 2:00 PM9:45 AM for students starting their duty at 10:00 PM

EVRMC/ Bethany Hospital/ Leyte Provincial Hospital6:45 AM for students starting their duty at 7:00 AM2:45 PM for students starting their duty at 3:00 PM10: 45 PM for students starting their duty at 11:00 PM

Section 5 Requirements (kit)

A. Student who goes on duty should have the following:1. Plain wristwatch with second hand properly functioning2. Bandage scissors3. Red, blue, and black ball pens4. Rulers5. Long plastic envelope6. Bond papers7. Stethoscope and BP apparatus8. Penlight with battery9. PHN bag with proper contents10. Black umbrella11. Tape measure


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B. Students assigned in the hospital wards:1. Plain wristwatch with second hand functioning properly2. Bandage scissors3. Nail cutter4. Small ruler

5. Red, blue, black, green ball pens6. Pen light with batteries7. Thermometer tray with oral and rectal thermometers8. Disinfectant solutions (Zephiran Chloride) and wipes9. Medicine tray with green lining10. Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer11. Notebook (Auditing, Endorsement, and Charting)12. Dust cloth wrapped in cellophane13. Medicine glasses (at least 2 pieces)14. Plaster15. Disposable syringes (2cc, 3cc, 5cc)16. Cotton balls (wet and dry)17. Tourniquet18. Alcohol19. Sewing kit20. Drug handbook21. Medical dictionary22. Mask23. Gloves24. Tape measure

Each missing item in the kit shall mean 1 tardy mark. Three missing items would meanone absence.

Section 6 Grooming

6.1 Uniforms6.1.1 The prescribed uniform for clinical duty shall be:

a. For female students:White apron over the prescribed school uniformWhite nursing/ duty shoes; white nurses stockings; nursescap; name pin

b. For male students: clinical uniform prescribed by the School6.1.2 The clinical uniform shall be worn only within the hospital premises,

and on the students way to and from the hospital. The uniform shallnot be worn to movie houses, disco houses, malls, or when posing foran advertisement. The apron, however, should not be worn whencommuting to and from the hospital. The nurses cap and apron areremoved after the hospital experience.


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6.1.3 Students assigned in the DR, OR, and NICU should wear theprescribed OR scrub suit, OR cap, OR mask, and prescribed ORfootwear as they enter the OR.

a. Students should never wear the OR gown with the smockgown when going out of the special area. Likewise, OR

sneakers should be changed/ replaced with the nurses shoeswhen going out of the Operating Room or Delivery Room. Theschool uniform should be worn by the student and shouldchange into his scrub suit when in the OR suite already.

b. The OR gown, cap, mask should be kept inside a plasticenvelope when not in use.

6.14 Students assigned in the community should wear the prescribeduniform dark pants/ slacks and white blouse; name pin; close blackshoes with white socks. Pants/slacks should not be tight-fitting. Theblouse should cover the buttocks. The attire should only be worn for itsintended purpose.

6.1.5 No student shall be allowed to go on duty without the prescribeduniform for that specific experience.

6.1.6 Clinical case notebook should be brought by the student when goingon duty to special areas (OR/DR/NICU) to be properly accomplishedafter each case.

6.2 Hair be neatly fixed6.3 Light Facial Make-up6.4 Students should smell fresh and clean. Strong perfumes are not allowed.6.5 Wearing of jewelry is not allowed while on clinical duty/ practicum during related

learning experience. Students caught wearing jewelry shall be dealt withaccordingly.

6.6 Shoes should be clean and white. Stockings must be clean and without snags.6.7 A poorly groomed student will not be allowed to go on duty and/or depending

upon his deficiency, shall be given one tardy mark on his attendance. Threedeficiencies shall constitute one absence. The student shall be made to undergo amake-up duty for this.

Section 7 Tardiness

7.1 A student is considered tardy if:a. He arrives after the roll call (late)b. He has not yet worn his uniform during check-up timec. He is not within the group presenting for check-up time

7.2 A student who arrives late must present himself to his clinical instructor so he/shewill be recorded as tardy and not absent.

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7.4 A student who is tardy 40% of the number of hours required for a clinicalexperience for the semester will repeat the clinical experience for the semester.

This may be a ground for non-admittance to the college for the next semester.

Section 8 Absences

8.1 A student who arrives more than 15 minutes from the start of the clinical duty isconsidered absent (7:16 upward; 3:16 upward; 11:16 upward).

8.2 Students have to follow strictly their RLE schedule. Any doubt about the scheduleshall be referred to the Level Coordinator. Failure to follow the schedule wouldmean an absence incurred for RLE.

8.3 A student is considered absent if:8.3.1 He/ she fails to report for clinical experience/ practicum in his assigned

area.8.3.2 He/ she is late beyond for 30 minutes from check-up time

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He/ she has been tardy three times regardless of the number of hours8.3.4 He/ she lacks three items in his kit8.3.5 He/ she has three deficiencies in grooming.8.3.6 He/ she lacks the basic requirement (NCP). In this case, the student is

required to do his assignment8.4 The absentee should present an admission slip signed by the Dean/ Clinical

Coordinator upon return from an absence. If the absence is five days or more, or isdue to sickness, a medical certificate shall be required. A letter from the parents/guardian shall also be required.

8.5 Whenever a student cannot report for clinical duty, he/ she should notify theclinical instructor/ coordinator in writing/phone calls. Notification should be madewithin the first two hours of clinical duty. Failure to do so shall mean or beconsidered an unexcused absence.

Section 9 Make-Up Duty and Completion Duty

9.1 The student should go on make-up for every absence whether unexcused orexcused, incurred in the clinical area.

9.2 Excused absences will mean making up for the hours missed.9.3 Unexcused absences will mean a make-up twice the number of hours missed.9.4 Make-up duty schedules shall be made by the Level Coordinator, noted by the Dean,

and approved by the affiliating agency. The schedule shall fall only during thesemestral or summer break. Make-up duty should be done on the area where thestu dent incurred the absence(s) and payment should be made at the Cashiers Office

9.5 Completion of cases (OR/ DR/ NICU) should be made after accomplishing the oncall form properly signed by the Clinical Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator/ Deanand the fees be paid at the Cashiers Office before it would be forwarded forapproval at the hospital where the duty is to be done.


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Section 10 Affiliation Outside Tacloban City10.1 A student should accomplish a waiver properly signed by the parents/ guardian if

he/ she is scheduled to go on duty to affiliating agencies outside of Tacloban City(ex. Burauen, Abuyog, Dulag, Carigara). The properly signed waiver should besubmitted to their designated Clinical Instructor or Clinical Coordinator the day

before duty or upon reporting to duty. Failure to submit the properly signedwaiver would mean non-admittance to the clinical duty and clinicalcoordinator/dean should be informed about the incident.

10.2 The group will make arrangements regarding their transportation in going to theirassigned hospital/ health center/ birthing unit and in coming back to Tacloban City.But the concerned Clinical Instructor should be informed.

10.3 In relation to Psychiatric Affiliation, the Dean will make arrangements with regardsto the place the students will stay during their entire affiliation. Informationregarding Rules and Regulations in relation to Psychiatric affiliation is discussed

during the Parents Meeting at the start of the first semester of Third Year duringthe orientation on school policies.

Section 11 Discipline11.1 Students should audit the day before duty. Failure to do so is a reason not to let a

student go on duty.

11.2 A student should always read the case of the patient (Nursing Audit) for him to beable to function effectively as a nurse.

11.3 Student should be prepared for ward classes and discussions.11.4 Assignments and requirements are to be accomplished at home and not during

duty time.11.5 Students shall fill out the assignment sheet upon reporting for duty.11.6 Students should not receive visitors and personal phone calls except in emergency

cases. The Clinical Instructor will be the one to receive the phone call.11.7 Disciplinary measures shall be imposed if the student commits:

11.7.1 Violation of any of the 10 Rights in giving medications11.7.2 Omission of treatment/ medications11.7.3 Giving of medication without the knowledge of the Clinical Instructor11.7.4 Negligence resulting to damage to the patient 11.7.5 Dishonesty i.e. under timing; recording the drug or therapies, nursing

care even if it was not actually done; stealing 11.7.6 Disrespect for authority 11.7.7 Repeated errors in charting

11.8 Disciplinary action(s) will depend upon the severity of the offense and thefrequency of having committed the mistake. Disciplinary measures may beinstituted by the Clinical Instructor for slight mistakes. Grave or serious mistakes,however, will be presented to the Faculty and Dean for deliberation.


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Section 12 Violations:

12.1 A verbal warning will be given after the first offense.

12.2 Succeeding violations of the clinical policies will be presented to the faculty fordeliberation.

12.2 For every violation, an Incident Report will be made by the Clinical Instructor.Likewise, the student will make a letter of explanation. Such should be submittedto the Dean within 24 hours.

Section 13 This Article, Article X, Section 1-12 also applies when the student is onCommunity Health Experience Practicum.

Section 14 In addition, all expenses, transportation, expenses, snacks, lunch, andcourse requirements when in Community Nursing Affiliation/ Practicum are tobe shouldered by the students.

ARTICLE XI HOSPITAL CONDUCT

Section 1 Proper decorum is expected of all nursing students at all times and in all places. Decorum include ways of acting and speaking in a polite and refined manner.

Section 2 Always knock before entering any room unless otherwise specified. Respectthe patients privacy.

Section 3 Observe silence. Speak in a modulated voice.

Section 4 Show politeness and thoughtfulness not only to faculty members, doctors,nurses, and hospital employees but also to patients, their families, visitors, and other personsworking for the patient.

Section 5 Relationship with other members of the health team are to be imbued withthe spirit of generosity, helpfulness, kindness, and professionalism.

Section 6 Abide all hospital policies, rules, and regulations.

Section 7 Maintain confidentiality over information received from patients or obtainedfrom patients records.

Section 8 The nurse station is for studying patients records, for charting, preparingmedications, and treatment. Loitering, eating, unnecessary chatting are to beavoided.

Section 9 Use hospital supplies judiciously and wisely. Use them for their intendedpurposes.


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Section 24 When errors or accidents occur, whether in the base hospital or affiliatingagency, notify at once the clinical instructor. If he/she is not around at themoment, notify any of the following: staff nurse, nurse supervisor, or thephysician-in-charge of the patient.

Section 25 The student responsible for the error/ accident will submit two copies of theAccident/ Incident Report within 24 hours. One copy is personally submitted tothe clinical instructor concerned, and the other copy will go to the StudentsPermanent File.

Section 26 Students who commit error(s) shall be dealt with accordingly by the Deanafter a thorough investigation and consultation with the members of the faculty.

ARTICLE XII PUBLIC STUDENT RELATIONSSection 1 A nursing students public image shall reflect that of the College. He/ She is

expected to be guided by the highest standard of personal conduct and dignity.He should refrain from entering gambling places and houses of questionablereputation.

Section 2 Student Relations

1.1 Collection of fees, contributions, or donations of any kind asidefrom school fees, will not be allowed except as may be authorizedand approved by the Student Body Organization and the Dean.

1.2 Co-curricular activities that may be made during or after theschool periods must have a written consent from their parentsand duly confirmed and approved by the Dean

ARTICLE XIII MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING AFFILIATION POLICIES

Section 1 Follow strictly the RTRMF Nursing Policies, Rules and Regulation, VSMMCRules and Regulations and Pension House Rules. Sanctions will be applied to whoever willviolate the school , hospital and affiliation rules, policies and regulations

Section 2 Waiver shall be signed by the parents /or guardians and affiliation fees bepaid one week before departure for Cebu Affiliation..

Section 3 Follow the rules and regulations but not limited to the following wit:

3.1 No smoking inside the room of the Pension House and Hospital Premises3.2 No viewing of pornographic materials3.3 No drinking of alcohol beverages inside the Pension House and Hospital Premises


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3.4 No going out without written permission from the coordinator/chaperon3.5 No visitors allowed inside the rooms of the affiliates3.6 Male affiliates are not allowed to stay much more to sleep over in the room of

the female affiliates and vices versa3.7 No deadly weapons nor sharp objects inside the rooms of the affiliates3.8 No intake nor possession of illegal drugs and other prohibited substances.3.9 No gambling inside the hospital premises and pension house.3.10 No stealing of cell phone, money, clothing, books and etc.3.11 No quarreling, no fights nor brawls.3.12 No visitors allowed on weekdays and weekends especially if there are school

and Related Learning Experience activities.3.13 Visitors indicated in the consent form should bring should bring ID , sign at the

logbook and leave the ID at the information counter of the hotel or withcoordinator.

3.14 No one is allowed to go to the bank to withdraw money alone, she/he shouldwith a Clinical Instructor.

Section 4 Activities in the Ward:4.1 Psychosocial assessment4.2 Mental status exam4.3 Medication4.4 Reading of endorsement4.5 Stretching4.6 Group Activity:

4.6.1 Dance therapy4.6.2 Music therapy4.6.3 Sensory-motor stimulation4.6.4 Art therapy4.6.5 Remotivation technique4.6.6 Health education4.6.7 Community meeting4.6.8 Socialization4.6.9 News sharing therapy4.6.10 Culminating activity4.6.11 Draw- a- person activity4.6.12 Ball games

4.7 Basic Life Support Seminar and return Demonstration is a newrequirement of VSMMC before a student is allowed to affiliate at the Psychiatricward. Seminar fee pegged by the hospital is Php 750.00/student


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REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCollege of Nursing

Tacloban City

THE DEANCollege of NursingRemedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation

This is to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the College of Nursing, Doa Remedios Trinidad

Romualdez Medical Foundation STUDENT HANDBOOK on GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

ON CLASSROOM, CLINICAL AND CAMPUS DISCIPLINE. I have understood its provision after they

have been explained by the Level Coordinator or designated college authority. I have accepted

and agreed to be bound it during the entire duration of my stay at the RTR Medical Foundation.

Full Name in Print: ______________________________________________

Signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________

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