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| University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Nursing | |
|---|---|
| Name | University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Nursing |
| Native name | Facultas Nursing |
| Established | 1947 |
| Type | Private, Catholic |
| Parent | University of Santo Tomas |
| City | Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Campus | Sampaloc |
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Nursing is the nursing faculty of the University of Santo Tomas located in Manila, Philippines, and is one of the country's oldest nursing schools linked with the Catholic Church, Republic of the Philippines, and national health systems. The faculty has historic ties to Santo Tomas Internment Camp, collaborations with the Department of Health (Philippines), partnerships with the Philippine Nurses Association, and participation in international exchanges involving institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, and World Health Organization programs.
The faculty traces its origins to programs created shortly after World War II under the University of Santo Tomas, evolving through periods marked by interaction with Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935–1946), reconstruction efforts led by figures associated with Manuel Roxas administration, and reforms influenced by legislation such as the Philippine Nursing Act and policies of the Department of Health (Philippines). Throughout the Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos era and the People Power Revolution, the faculty maintained links to national health policy debates and professional organizations like the Philippine Nurses Association and the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines. Post-2000 developments include program modernization aligned with regulations from the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), accreditation drives with the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, and international collaborations involving the Asia-Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission and networks connected to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations healthcare initiatives.
The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and specialized postgraduate certificates developed in consultation with partners such as Johns Hopkins University, Ateneo de Manila University, and agencies like the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund. Curricula incorporate clinical competencies aligned with standards from the Philippine Nursing Act, licensure examination frameworks set by the Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines), and elective tracks in community health, mental health, and nursing administration influenced by practice guidelines from the Department of Health (Philippines), Philippine General Hospital, and international protocols from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Admission processes follow criteria administered by the University of Santo Tomas, competitive entrance examinations with benchmarks comparable to those used by Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University, and screening informed by guidance from the Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines) and the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)]. Program accreditation has been pursued with agencies including the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, international evaluators tied to the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission, and benchmarking against curricula at institutions such as University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, and overseas partners like University of Melbourne.
Research activities are organized through centers and units that collaborate with the University of Santo Tomas Research Center, the Department of Health (Philippines), and international funders such as the World Health Organization and United Nations Population Fund. Key research themes include community health initiatives in coordination with Philippine General Hospital outreach programs, nursing workforce studies related to migration patterns examined alongside the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, and clinical trials in collaboration with hospitals like St. Luke's Medical Center and studies linked to global networks such as the Global Health Council. The faculty hosts symposia with partners including Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, and professional bodies like the Philippine Nurses Association.
Student activities span organizations affiliated with the University of Santo Tomas Central Student Council, professional groups tied to the Philippine Nurses Association, service clubs connected to Rotary International chapters in Manila, and volunteer outreach coordinated with institutions such as the Department of Health (Philippines) and local government units in Quezon City and Pasig. Students participate in intercollegiate competitions with peers from Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and University of the Philippines, attend conferences hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association, and engage in community immersion projects alongside partners like PhilHealth and non-governmental organizations such as Philippine Red Cross.
Clinical education is delivered through affiliations with hospitals and healthcare institutions including University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippine General Hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center, The Medical City, and regional centers in Cebu and Davao. On-campus facilities utilize laboratory spaces within the University of Santo Tomas complex, simulation suites modeled after programs at Johns Hopkins University and infrastructure supported by ties to the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)]. The faculty's clinical network extends to specialty centers like the Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, and community health sites administered by the Department of Health (Philippines).
Alumni and faculty have included leaders active in agencies and institutions such as the Department of Health (Philippines), the Philippine Nurses Association, hospital administration at St. Luke's Medical Center and Philippine General Hospital, educators affiliated with Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines, and scholars who have collaborated with international bodies like the World Health Organization and United Nations. Recognized figures from the faculty have participated in national health policy forums, represented Filipino nursing in global conferences organized by the International Council of Nurses, and held roles in organizations including PhilHealth and the Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines).