PLM College of Nursing



The College of Nursing of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila has become a leading school of nursing in the Philippines. It enjoys a national reputation for excellence in teaching and clinical practice. Currently, it is ranked among the best nursing schools in the country.

Every year, the College of Nursing admits students from a selected group taken from among the top graduating high school students in the City of Manila and other parts of the country.

History
In 1967, a study entitled "Manila-Its Needs and Resources" indicated that despite the physical proximity to the people, the 41 Health Centers under the supervision of Manila Health Department had not gained the people’s confidence. In order to resolve this, a community-oriented College of Nursing was established in the summer of 1969. Ms. Valentina Patacsil was appointed by the then PLM President, Dr. Benito F. Reyes as its Secretary. Under her guidance, 29 students were chosen to be the first nursing scholars of PLM from a long list of prospective nursing students who were enrolled in the 2-year Associate in Arts course.

On July 1, 1969, Mrs. Mary Vita B. Jackson was appointed as its Dean. Four years later, 27 of these scholars passed the board examination given in April 1972, with one of them, in the name of Rosalinda Taguiam Palad, in the 9th place. Since then, more PLM graduates have distinguished themselves not only as placers in the nursing board examinations, but more importantly as effective nurse practitioners in the Philippines and abroad. To date, it has produced 174 board topnotchers and board placers.



Nursing students undergo clinical practice at the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, the Philippine General Hospital, and other tertiary level health agencies in Metro Manila. Graduating students are assigned in rural areas and provinces as well. The Community Immersion Program (CIP) of the College of Nursing provides opportunities for the students to live and work with the less privileged families of these communities. Through these experiences, students are exposed to the realities of life and motivates them to voluntarily work in the aim of helping the people to be more health conscious, socially aware, and self-reliant. At the end, they are given the chance to really feel the pulse of community work.

At present, the College of Nursing is headed by Mr. Nilo A. Capangpangan, B.S.N., R.M., R.N., M.A.N. (Dean), Mr. Algelan Pineda, B.S.N., R.N., M.A.N. (Secretary), Ms. Maria Jesusa Lourdes D. Rodolfo, B.S.N., R.M., R.N., M.A.N., Ph.D., Ed.D (Clinical Coordinator), and Mrs. Marilyn Agravante, B.S.N., R.N., M.A.N. (Academic Coordinator).

Curricular offering

 * Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Curriculum
In consonance with the national program of primary health care and the global objective of health for all, PLM has developed the College of Nursing with a curriculum that primarily aims to prepare a fully functioning nurse who has developed a sensitive awareness to the health needs of society as well as commitment to the alleviation of problems and to the development of the Filipino citizens acquired the necessary skills. Knowledge and attitude for the promotion of health/wellness, restoration of health or facilitation of peaceful death. Developed a research attitude through the use of the nursing process. Such attitude among leads to the utilization of research findings.


 * Level I – Common Freshman
 * Level II – Wellness-Centered
 * Level III – Illness-Centered
 * Level IV – Integration

Clinical Practicum
The College of Nursing cultivates a comprehensive learning opportunity for its students in several areas or levels of care:


 * Community Health Nursing (CHN)
 * CHN I
 * CHN II
 * CHN III


 * Maternal & Child Nursing
 * OB-OPD
 * Lying-In Clinic/Postpartum Ward
 * Labor & Delivery Room
 * Obstetric Ward
 * Nursery Ward
 * Pediatric Ward
 * Gynecology


 * Medical-Surgical Nursing
 * Medical Ward
 * Surgical Ward
 * Orthopedic Ward
 * Communicable Disease Unit
 * EENT Ward
 * Operating Room Unit
 * Emergency Nursing
 * Trauma Ward


 * Psychiatric Nursing
 * Psychiatric Ward and Rehabilitation Center


 * Intensive Care Nursing
 * Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
 * Neuro Surgery Care Unit
 * Burn Unit
 * Central for Adult Care Unit
 * Central for Pedia Care Unit
 * Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
 * Medical Intensive Care Unit
 * Surgical Intensive Care Unit


 * Nursing Management
 * Headnursing
 * Staff Nursing


 * Integrated Nursing Practice
 * Pre-School
 * Occupational Health
 * School Nursing
 * Geriatric Nursing

Linkages
The College of Nursing maintains its linkages with the following institutions in relation to the affiliation of the students:

With the inclusion of School Nursing in the Integrative Practicum, linkages have been established with the following schools:


 * Colegio de San Juan de Letran
 * Malate Catholic School
 * Manila Cathedral School
 * Ermita Catholic School
 * St. Martin de Porres Foundation