COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Advancing Nursing Education: USANT’s College of Health Care Education
USANT’s College of Health Care Education is renowned in the Bicol Region for its exceptional BS Nursing program, which holds PACUCOA Level II Accreditation. Our program is distinguished for its rigor and commitment to producing compassionate, highly skilled nurses, consistently surpassing national averages in the Nurse Licensure Examination, with 100% passing rates in 2016, 2022, and 2024. The BSN program maintains partnerships with leading hospitals and healthcare agencies in the region.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a Skills Laboratory that simulates key hospital areas such as operating rooms and medical wards, equipped with essential tools to ensure hands-on, outcomes-based learning. Additionally, students benefit from our Anatomy Room, offering immersive study of human anatomy through life-sized models, and a Mini Amphitheater for demonstrations and simulations.
With these advanced facilities and a focus on practical learning, USANT’s College of Health Care Education is dedicated to developing future healthcare leaders.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a four-year comprehensive education that prepares individuals for a rewarding and challenging career as licensed nurses. This program combines rigorous coursework with extensive clinical experiences, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. The BSN curriculum integrates liberal arts education, leadership development, and research, preparing students for a holistic nursing career.
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive curriculum covering patient care, leadership, research, and liberal arts.
- Extensive hands-on experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, home care agencies, and community health centers.
- Focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
- Emphasis on professionalism, ethical conduct, patient confidentiality, and advocacy for patient rights.
- Prepares graduates for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Key Objectives:
- Safe and Effective Patient Care: Develop skills in providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in diverse settings.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Foster the ability to analyze complex patient situations and make informed clinical decisions.
- Professionalism and Ethical Conduct: Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in nursing practice, advocating for patients’ rights.
- Leadership and Communication: Cultivate leadership qualities and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
The NC II Caregiving Program is designed to meet the growing demand for trained caregivers, particularly for elderly populations and individuals with disabilities. This program provides students with practical caregiving skills, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, medication reminders, and mobility assistance. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion, recognizing their unique needs and preferences.
Program Highlights:
- Practical training in essential caregiving skills, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and medication reminders.
- Focus on providing compassionate care and ensuring dignity and respect for individuals in need.
- Hands-on experience in caregiving, home care, and community health settings.
- Prepares students for certification and employment in various caregiving roles, including home-based care and elder care.
Key Objectives:
- Practical Caregiving Skills: Equip students with essential caregiving techniques to assist individuals with daily living activities.
- Compassionate Care: Emphasize the importance of treating patients with dignity, respect, and understanding.
- Support for Special Populations: Prepare caregivers to address the unique needs of aging populations and individuals with disabilities.
- Hands-On Experience: Provide real-world caregiving experiences in homes and healthcare facilities.