ACADEMIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE RLE PERFORMANCE OF THE SELECTED

4TH YEAR NURSING STUDENTS IN OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of
College of Arts and Sciences and College of Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

By
Samson, Mary Anne R. - Leader
Tumolva, Raiza Loise C. – Assistant Leader

Members:
Abubo, Michelle T
Enorme, Jerrie Misthy N.
Jaum, Mark Vincent G.
Mabeza, Lorelyn S.
Rocero, Darwin Carmelo R.
Salinas, Divine Grace G.
Soliven, Phoebe Anne N.
Villahermosa, Ma. Sarah Czarina R.

October 2008

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 ENDORSEMENT PAGE

This thesis entitled, "ACADEMIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE RLE

PERFORMANCE OF THE SELECTED 4TH YEAR NURSING STUDENTS OF OUR
LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY" prepared and submitted by: Michelle T. Abubo, Jerrie
Misthy N. Enorme, Mark Vincent S. Jaum, Lorelyn S. Mabeza, Darwin Carmelo R. Rocero,
Divine Grace G. Salinas, Mary Anne R. Samson, Phoebe Anne N. Soliven, Raiza Loise C.
Tumolva, and Ma. Sarah Czarina R. Villahermosa in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for
the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing has been examined and recommended for
acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

ROMELA M. CRUZ, M.A. Ed.

Adviser

APPROVAL SHEET

Approved by the committee on Oral Examination as ___________ on Oct. ____, 2008.

__________________
Chairperson

____________________ __________________
Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
Of Science in Nursing.

NELIA R. CAPULONG, RN, MAN

Dean, College of Nursing

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This research was developed by the grace of God who gave the researchers the
knowledge and wit to finish and established this research entitled Academic Factors Affecting the
RLE Performance of the Selected 4th yr Nursing Students.

The researchers would like to thank the following people who helped to make this study
possible.

To their mentor Mrs. Romela Cruz who patiently taught us everything we need to know.
Thank you we appreciate from the bottom of our heart.

Also, to their statistician Mrs. Theresa Domingo for always making sure that all the
statistical formulas, computations and tables were correct. The researchers appreciate everything
you have done. And they were so honored to have you as their statistician.

And now the researchers would like to thank all the people who supported them, their
families, friends, and classmates. Especially their parents who helped them with everything
financially, to their friends who believed that they can finish the study despite of all the struggles,
depression, and stress they experienced in the making of this research.

Special thanks to Brill Batang, Beverly Samson, Jessica Enorme and Arjen Acayuar for
helping us sought our respondents, it was highly appreciated.

From all of the researchers a VERY BIG THANKS YOU to all of you and GOD
BLESS!!!!

The Researchers

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 DEDICATIONS

Samson, Mary Ann – Leader I dedicate this to our Almighty God, who guide and never
leave us in making this research, to my parents and to each
member of this group for making this research possible.

Abubo, Michelle T I dedicate this research to my parents, loveones, my

groupmates, especially to out Almighty God for giving us
strength to overcome pressure while doing this thesis.

Enorme, Jerrie Misthy N. I dedicate this research to the Lord, my family and friends,
to all the respondents , to our professor and to all the people
who make this study possible. Most especially to my
groupmates, this is the fruit of our work! God bless.

Jaum, Mark Vincent G. I dedicate this research to my parents,friends and co-nursing

students in OLFU-Lagro.

Mabeza, Lorelyn S. I dedicate this thesis to my parents,sisters and to my friends.

Rocero, Darwin Carmelo R. I dedicate this research to God, to my parents and also to my
fellow group mates who work hard for this, and most
especially to Rian.

Salinas, Divine Grace G. I deicate this thesis to God, my boyfriend and most especially
to my family.

Soliven, Phoebe Anne N. I dedicate this thesis to our Holy God, to my family and
friends, without them were not able to be successful in our
work.

Tumolva, Raiza Loise C. I dedicate this research to Almighty God who help us in
accomplishing this thesis and for giving us wisdom. I also

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 dedicate this to my parents who give financial support and to
my friends for giving us moral support.

Villahermosa, Ma. Sarah Czarina R.

This research is dedicated to my parents, Doroteo

Villahermosa and Ma. Victoria Roman. And to my brother
Aaron Villahermosa. Also to the people behind my favorite
past time radio dj papa Kiko and papa bear in 97.1. I had a
really great time listening to them. To my family thank you
for the support I love you all.

ABSTRACT

This study examined and identified the academic factor that affects the Related Learning
Experience (RLE) performance of the fourth year nursing student of Our Lady of Fatima
University for school year 2008-2009. It also explored and correlated grades as variables to the
academic factors that affect it.

The researchers gathered data by conducting survey among the 50 4th year nursing
students.

Using questionnaire as their primary tool, the respondents had been asked to answer the
questionnaire. Additionally, photocopied grades given by the clinical instructors and level
coordinators were also collected to serve as the researchers data. The result showed that there was
no significant relationship between the academic factor and the RLE performance of the students.

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There was no significant difference between the performance of the students during their Lecture
class hours and during their hospital duty hours.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………i
Endorsement Page…..…………………………………………………………………….. ii
Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………. ii
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………………. iii
Dedication …………………………………………………………………………………. iv
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………..
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………….
List of Tables……………………………………………………………………………….
List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………
List of Appendices………………………………………………………………………….

Chapter I. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….. 1

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Background of the Study………………………………………………………………….. 1
Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………….. 3
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………………… 3
Research Paradigm………………………………………………………………………... 4
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………………. 4
Hypothesis………………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Chapter II. METHODS OF RESEARCH……………………………………………….. 5

Research Design…………………………………………………………………………… 5
Population and Locale of the Study……………………………………………………… 5
Data gathering Tools……………………………………………………………………… 5
Data Gathering Procedure……………………………………………………………….. 6
Treatment of Data………………………………………………………………………… 6

Chapter III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION……………………………………………. 7

Chapter IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION…………………………… 18

Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………………….. 18
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Recommendation………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Bibliography………………………………………………………………………. 20
Appendices………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Curriculum Vitae…………………………………………………………………………. 33

List of Tables

Number of Tables Title Page

Table 1 Distribution of the most common Academic Factor according
to 4th year nursing students
Table 2 Distribution of the Academic Factor that affects the hospital
duty according to 4th year nursing student’s scale

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Table 3 Results of the performance of the 4th year nursing students during
their hospital duties in NCM 101 and 102.
Table 4 Significant Relationships between Academic Factors and the RLE
Performance
Table 4.1 Testing for the Significance of r
Table 5 Interpretation for the Significant Difference between the NCM 101
and 102 grades of the 4th year nursing students.
Table 5.1 Significant Differences of Duties First before Lecture
Table 5.2 Significant Difference of Lecture first before Duty
Table 6 Interpretation of Coefficient of Correlation

List of Figures, Illustrations, Plates

Figure 1 Conceptual Framework

Figure 2 Research Paradigm
Figure 3 Illustration for testing the Significance of r.
Figure 4 Illustration for testing the Significant Difference between the NCM
101 and 102 Grades of the 4th year nursing students.

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