REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION

COLLEGE OF NURSING
TACLOBAN CITY

STUDENT HANDBOOK
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS ON
CLASSROOM, CLINICAL AND CAMPUS DISCIPLINE

DOA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION

COLLEGE 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 Region
VIII.

MISSION:
The RTRMF College of Nursing aims to produce globally-competitive nurses who are valuedriven, committed, competent, compassionate, and confident. The College of Nursing aims to provide
well-rounded education for the students, utilizing knowledge, skills, and attitude acquired in the
classroom and in the practice of nursing as a commitment for the welfare of the marginalized and
vulnerable sectors of society.
It specifically aims to produce professional nurses with enduring faith in the Divine Providence
guided by the ethical and moral standards of the profession, respecting the dignity and freedom of man
for the purpose of promoting health, prevention of illness, restoration of health, and the alleviation of
suffering 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 the
powers 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 community
health, medical- surgical, maternal and child health, pediatric, geriatric, and other allied
nursing services.
2. Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the promotion of health, prevention of
illness, restoration of health and well-being, and alleviation of suffering.
3. Collaborate with other members of health discipline in planning preventive health programs
and in providing health services to individuals, families, population groups, and
communities.
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
professional endeavor.
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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 specific
requirements and regulations. Except in cases of academic deficiency and violation of
disciplinary regulations, the student who qualifies for enrollment is expected to stay for the
entire period he is to complete his course without prejudice, however, to his right to
transfer 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 Chairman
3. 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 regarding
compliance with all policies and standards of the RTRMF College of Nursing.
7. Passed the Entrance Examination
8. Submit for an interview conducted by the assigned Nursing Faculty.
For transferees, shiftees, and second coursers, Transcript of Records and Honorable
Dismissal will also be required in addition to the aforementioned requirements.
For married applicants, authenticated proof of marriage either Civil Marriage
Certificate 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 ranked
within the allotted number of first year students to be admitted for the current school year
will be qualified for admission to the college.
Section 4. Medical and Laboratory exams (to include UCG for females) and dental
exam are required for those who have qualified for admission to the College, findings of
which may affect the applicants acceptance to the course.
Aforecited examinations should be conducted by the schools duly authorized
physicians/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 to
complete 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 medical
problems, marriage, pregnancy, and the like.
In the event that the student is found out to be pregnant in the middle of the semester or
anytime during the semester, she will be advised to stop schooling immediately until after
the 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 be
admitted to the next semester/year level.
Only the authorized instructors are allowed to sign the clearance. In the event that
the concerned faculty is not around, (e.g. on leave (vacation or sick) or has resigned) an
authorized 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 the
RTRMF-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 Health
Assessment. In the event that he/she fails in the evaluative exam he/she should reenroll 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 the
transferee should take and pass (rating of 60%) the evaluative exams in Anatomy
and Physiology, Health Assessment, NCM 100, 101, and 102 before he/she will be
allowed to enroll for level three. Otherwise, he/she has to retake the Nursing
subjects (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 last
curriculum year in this institution. The student is evaluated according to the criteria set
forth ARTICLE III-EVALUATION.
Section 2. No student is permitted to enroll in any Nursing subject unless she has
satisfactorily passed the pre-requisite subjects.

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 required
per 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 of
the Dean but only for non-Nursing subjects provided, that the student is graduating within
the school year and the subject is not offered in RTR for that particular semester or school
year.
ARTICLE III. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE
Section 1. Students should successfully pass all academic and clinical requirements
in order to be promoted. Final examinations are held at the end of each course of
instruction. The academic standing of the student is based on the theory and Related
Learning Experiences (RLE) and demonstration of his aptitude and personal fitness for
nursing throughout each semester as well as on the results of his quizzes, unit test, midterm 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%

1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
5

Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
Fair
Fair
Fair

76%
2.9
Fair
75%
3.0
Fair
74% and below
5.0
Failed
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 by
two 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 Theory
RLE 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 and
Related Learning Experience (RLE) component of the subject.
Failure in the theoretical component would also mean failure in RLE. The RLE grade
will only be incorporated with the theoretical grade if the student passed the theoretical
component of the subject. No RLE grade will be given separately. However, the RLE grade
for that semester will be included in the computation of the whole RLE experience at the
end of the four year course. A student who fails in the theoretical component and who
wishes to re-enroll the subject on the semester where it is regularly offered will have to
enroll the subject (both theory and RLE). Cross-enrollment for nursing subjects is not
allowed.
Section 7. Reporting of Grades. The instructor usually gives periodic
(unit/monthly/weekly) exams but submits only the Mid-Term and the Final Grades within
two 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 passes
in all subjects of the previous semester.

Section 2. Lacking requirements and/or missed quizzes/exams are the basis for
getting a grade of 5.0. Failure of the student to comply with the missed quizzes/exams or
requirements during the completion period prescribed will mean a grade of 5.0 for that
particular quiz/exam or requirement or zero (0) point for that particular exam.
Section 3. Remedial Exams
3.1 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 passing
percentage for a student to be included in the list of those who will take the remedial
exam, but not lower than 55 percentile rank.
3.2 The remedial examinations shall be given free of charge after the faculty and/or level
coordinator 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 level
coordinator 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 fifty
percent (50%) of the remedial exam and the fifty percent (50%) of the final term grade will
reach the set cut off (not lower than 55%).
3.5 However , if the number of students who failed after the remedial exam is greater
than twelve percent (12%) of the total number of students for that particular level, the case
will then be elevated to the Management Committee for further deliberation.
Section 4. Competency Appraisal
For Competency Appraisal 1 and 2 (Level 4) a passing rate of sixty percent (60%) after the
remedial exam must be maintained.
Section 5. Special Examinations
A 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 ; and
c.
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 40
At 60% passing score is 24
At 70% passing score is 30
30-24= 6
We subtract 6 from the score of the student. This will be done to facilitate the
computation 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 determined
by the Management Committee. Make up fee for absences and lates in the clinical area
and On call fee shall be paid to the Cashiers Office. Rate of the clinical Instructor will be
prorated 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. Students
obtaining 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 the
Promotions Board for deliberation.
Section 7. A student who fails in any major (Nursing) subject (i.e. Chemistry, Natural
Science, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Nutrition,
Pharmacology, NCM 100 to 107) shall be allowed to repeat the subject during the school
year 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 disqualify
the student from continuing his course at RTRMFCN. In such case, he will be advised to shift
to another course or transfer to another school.
Section 9. A student who fails in any two (2) major subjects shall automatically be
prohibited from further enrollment at RTRMFCN.
Section 10. Absences exceeding 20% (maximum allowable absences per DECS Order
No. 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 to
the proper procedure for dropping subjects c/o Registrars Office.
Section 11. Absences due to late enrollment are counted as regular absences unless
reason presented is deemed valid and duly approved by the College Dean.
Section 12. Dismissal
A 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 the
deliberation of the nursing and medical faculty and the Dean, and when
after due process, the act has been proven to have been committed.
c. Habitual disregard or deliberate violation of established policies
and regulations or any act contrary to the mission/vision of the school
or which may be damaging to the integrity and reputation of the school
shall be considered for expulsion.
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d. The Dean and the Faculty of the RTRMFCN reserves the right to
recommend/cause the withdrawal/dismissal of any student which in
their judgment is found unsuited for the nursing profession and whose
retention will adversely affect the standard of the College.
ARTICLE V. STUDENT DECORUM
All 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 times
whether on or off campus.
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.
Section 1. School Uniform
Students are expected to wear the complete prescribed uniform when attending
classes. A complete uniform consist of the following:
1.1 Female
a. Uniform in the prescribed cut
b. Name plate
c. Closed black shoes/pumps
d. ID
1.2 Male
a. Uniform in prescribed cut (white top with sports collar, plain white
undershirt, dark blue slacks)
b. Closed black shoes preferably leather
c. Name plate
d. 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 and
on 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 for
classes, 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 prescribed
uniform shall be worn BEFORE and AFTER every P.E. class.

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 strongly
discouraged. 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 the
rules/regulations of the College (and the school), and depending upon the seriousness of
the offense committed, either of the following actions shall be made:
a. Reprimand with warning
b. Suspension from classes and/or RLE
c. Dismissal for cause
(Sanctions shall follow what is stipulated in the MANUAL OF REGULATION FOR
PRIVATE 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 plate
4. Littering in classroom, school campus, and clinical area
5. Gambling within the school premises
6. 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 activities
8. Language or act which shows disrespect, arrogance or ill manner towards
superiors/ persons of authority or duly authorized personnel
9. Use of cell phones during classes/RLE
10. Cutting classes
11. Loitering in the corridors during class hour
12. Stealing property or personal effects of others
13. Involvement in the leakage of examination questions whether direct or
indirect
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14. Cheating during school exams and taking exams in behalf of another.
15. Tampering or forging signatures
16. Copying of research paper and other course requirements from another
17. Vandalism, wanton destruction of college property
18. Habitual absenteeism/tardiness without prior notification from the instructor
19. Possession or use of prohibited drug
20. Possession of fire arms, deadly weapons and explosives
21. Entering the campus in a state of intoxication; bringing or drinking liquors
inside the campus, dorm, pension house, hotels utilized during psychiatric
affiliation.
22. Participating in brawls/fighting with another student; inflicting physical
injuries and direct physical assault upon another.
23. Acts of subversion, sedition and insurgency
24. Participating in illegal activities, ceremonies, ordeals, hazing, and initiation
rites.
25. Participation in unrecognized or secret organizations
26. Deliberate disruption of academic functions or school activities through
illegal assemblies, demonstrations, boycotts, pickets and/or related activities
which tend to create public disorder or disturbance.
27. Acts of immorality
28. Scandalous display of affection
29. School harassment/rape
30. Abortion
31. Involvement in pornography whether direct or indirect
32. Bribery
33. All other acts of dishonesty not mentioned above
34. 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 females quarters or vice
versa, going home beyond curfew hour and other rules stipulated during the
psychiatric affiliation.
Section 2. Student Behavior
2.1. 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 floors
shall be free from graffiti, food and
2.3. Membership in recognized school organizations is highly encouraged but
initiation rites and hazing are prohibited. Immediate dismissal from the school shall be
imposed on those who break the rule. The same sanction may be given in organizations not
recognized 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 Punctuality

3.1. 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 be
admitted to class.
3.3. Tardiness. A late student shall receive the following disciplinary actions:
a. First offense- warning
b. Second offense- written explanation
c. Third offense- one day absence
3.4. Absences
a. 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 selfstudy of the lessons missed. No special classes or tutorial are given.
c. A student who is absent from laboratory/RLE classes and during exams
will have to secure an admission slip from the Dean or authorized
representative. Without such, he will not be admitted.
ARTICLE VII. GRADUATION
Section 1. Only students who have satisfactorily completed all requirements of the
RTRMFCN will be allowed to graduate.
1.1. Candidates for graduation must file their application for Graduation with the
Office of the Dean preferably a month before the scheduled graduation provided, they have
completed their OB, OR, NICU, CHN, and Research requirements.
1.2. Applicants must be cleared from school accounts and property responsibilities; a
1.3. 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 the
following:
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%
92-91%
90-88%

=
=
=

1.0-1.2 (Excellent)
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
1.3-1.4 (Very Good) MAGNA CUM LAUDE
1.5-1.7 (Good)
CUM LAUDE

The above percentage refers to the weighted average of the student from
First year to Fourth year.
Section 3. Awards
3.1. A graduating student who obtains the Highest and Second highest GWA
throughout its entire nursing course is eligible to be given the Award (for Academic
Excellence).
3.2. In the event that no graduating student qualifies for Latin Honors/
Academic Honors, the student who obtains the Highest and Second Highest weighted
average throughout the entire nursing course will be awarded the Award for Academic
Proficiency provided:
a. He/ She has taken all nursing subjects at RTRMFCN
b. 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 Related
Learning Experiences (RLE) throughout his entire nursing course is eligible to be awarded
the Award for Best in Clinical Performance on his graduation, provided:
a. He/ She has taken all nursing subjects at the RTRMFCN
b. He/ She has taken at least 75% of the entire academic load at RTRMFCN,
and
c. 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 leading
students co-curricular activities which contributed substantially to the welfare the College
and the Community shall be eligible to be awarded the Award for Exceptional Leadership
on his graduation provided that He/ She has not failed any subject (first year to Fourth
Year).
3.4. A graduating student who is both the recipient of the Highest in Academic
Performance and Best in Clinical Performance awards may be considered for the Model
Student Nurse of the Year award and shall be given the Plaque of Recognition.
ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1 Collection of fees, contribution or donation of any kind aside from school
fees will not be allowed except as may be recommended by the Student Body Organizations
and duly authorized and approved by the Dean.

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Section 2 Activities which require additional safety measures or those which are offcampus and/or entail travel shall be properly coordinated with the SAO through an official
written request signed by the President of the organization, Faculty Adviser and College
Dean at least three (3) days before the function. Parents or Guardians permit and
statement of waiver will be strictly required.
ARTICLE X: CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/RLE POLICIES
Section 1
One unit RLE=51 hours/semester=[3 hours x 17 weeks]
Section 2
The clinical assignment is prepared by the respective level coordinators
and approved by the Dean. The approved assignments should be followed strictly.
Section 3
The student on clinical assignment should be in complete prescribed
uniform (refer to Article X Section 6)
Section 4
Checking of attendance in the Clinical area
Checking of attendance, grooming, and clinical requirements is done 15 minutes before
clinical reporting time.
Checking time:
RTR HOSPITAL
5:45 AM
for students starting their duty at 6:00 AM
1:45 AM
for students starting their duty at 2:00 PM
9:45 AM
for students starting their duty at 10:00 PM
EVRMC/ Bethany Hospital/ Leyte Provincial Hospital
6:45 AM
for students starting their duty at 7:00 AM
2:45 PM
for students starting their duty at 3:00 PM
10: 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 functioning
2. Bandage scissors
3. Red, blue, and black ball pens
4. Rulers
5. Long plastic envelope
6. Bond papers
7. Stethoscope and BP apparatus
8. Penlight with battery
9. PHN bag with proper contents
10. Black umbrella
11. Tape measure

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B. Students assigned in the hospital wards:

1. Plain wristwatch with second hand functioning properly
2. Bandage scissors
3. Nail cutter
4. Small ruler
5. Red, blue, black, green ball pens
6. Pen light with batteries
7. Thermometer tray with oral and rectal thermometers
8. Disinfectant solutions (Zephiran Chloride) and wipes
9. Medicine tray with green lining
10. Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
11. Notebook (Auditing, Endorsement, and Charting)
12. Dust cloth wrapped in cellophane
13. Medicine glasses (at least 2 pieces)
14. Plaster
15. Disposable syringes (2cc, 3cc, 5cc)
16. Cotton balls (wet and dry)
17. Tourniquet
18. Alcohol
19. Sewing kit
20. Drug handbook
21. Medical dictionary
22. Mask
23. Gloves
24. Tape measure
Each missing item in the kit shall mean 1 tardy mark. Three missing items would mean
one absence.
Section 6

Grooming

6.1 Uniforms
6.1.1 The prescribed uniform for clinical duty shall be:
a. For female students:
White apron over the prescribed school uniform
White nursing/duty shoes; white nurses stockings; nurses
cap; name pin
b. For male students: clinical uniform prescribed by the School
6.1.2 The clinical uniform shall be worn only within the hospital premises,
and on the students way to and from the hospital. The uniform shall
not be worn to movie houses, disco houses, malls, or when posing for
an advertisement. The apron, however, should not be worn when
commuting to and from the hospital. The nurses cap and apron are
removed after the hospital experience.

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6.1.3 Students assigned in the DR, OR, and NICU should wear the
prescribed OR scrub suit, OR cap, OR mask, and prescribed OR
footwear as they enter the OR.
a. Students should never wear the OR gown with the smock
gown when going out of the special area. Likewise, OR
sneakers should be changed/ replaced with the nurses shoes
when going out of the Operating Room or Delivery Room. The
school uniform should be worn by the student and should
change into his scrub suit when in the OR suite already.
b. The OR gown, cap, mask should be kept inside a plastic
envelope when not in use.
6.14 Students assigned in the community should wear the prescribed
uniformdark pants/ slacks and white blouse; name pin; close black
shoes with white socks. Pants/slacks should not be tight-fitting. The
blouse should cover the buttocks. The attire should only be worn for its
intended purpose.
6.1.5 No student shall be allowed to go on duty without the prescribed
uniform for that specific experience.
6.1.6 Clinical case notebook should be brought by the student when going
on duty to special areas (OR/DR/NICU) to be properly accomplished
after each case.
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

Hair be neatly fixed

Light Facial Make-up
Students should smell fresh and clean. Strong perfumes are not allowed.
Wearing of jewelry is not allowed while on clinical duty/ practicum during related
learning experience. Students caught wearing jewelry shall be dealt with
accordingly.
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. Three
deficiencies shall constitute one absence. The student shall be made to undergo a
make-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 time
c. 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/she
will be recorded as tardy and not absent.
7.3 Three times being tardy would mean one day absence.

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7.4 A student who is tardy 40% of the number of hours required for a clinical
experience 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 is
considered absent (7:16 upward; 3:16 upward; 11:16 upward).
8.2 Students have to follow strictly their RLE schedule. Any doubt about the schedule
shall be referred to the Level Coordinator. Failure to follow the schedule would
mean 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
8.3.3 He/ she has been tardy three times regardless of the number of hours
8.3.4 He/ she lacks three items in his kit
8.3.5 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 assignment
8.4 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 is
due 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 the
clinical instructor/ coordinator in writing/phone calls. Notification should be made
within the first two hours of clinical duty. Failure to do so shall mean or be
considered 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 or
excused, 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 the
semestral or summer break. Make-up duty should be done on the area where the
student 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 on
call form properly signed by the Clinical Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator/ Dean
and the fees be paid at the Cashiers Office before it would be forwarded for
approval at the hospital where the duty is to be done.
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Section 10
Affiliation Outside Tacloban City
10.1 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 be
submitted to their designated Clinical Instructor or Clinical Coordinator the day
before duty or upon reporting to duty. Failure to submit the properly signed
waiver would mean non-admittance to the clinical duty and clinical
coordinator/dean should be informed about the incident.
10.2 The group will make arrangements regarding their transportation in going to their
assigned 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 regards
to the place the students will stay during their entire affiliation. Information
regarding Rules and Regulations in relation to Psychiatric affiliation is discussed
during the Parents Meeting at the start of the first semester of Third Year during
the orientation on school policies.
Section 11
Discipline
11.1 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 be
able 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 medications
11.7.2 Omission of treatment/ medications
11.7.3 Giving of medication without the knowledge of the Clinical Instructor
11.7.4 Negligence resulting to damage to the patient
11.7.5 Dishonestyi.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 the
frequency of having committed the mistake. Disciplinary measures may be
instituted 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 for
deliberation.
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 submitted
to the Dean within 24 hours.
Section 13 This Article, Article X, Section 1-12 also applies when the student is on
Community Health Experience Practicum.
Section 14 In addition, all expenses, transportation, expenses, snacks, lunch, and
course requirements when in Community Nursing Affiliation/ Practicum are to
be 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. Respect
the 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 persons
working for the patient.
Section 5 Relationship with other members of the health team are to be imbued with
the 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 obtained
from patients records.
Section 8 The nurse station is for studying patients records, for charting, preparing
medications, and treatment. Loitering, eating, unnecessary chatting are to be
avoided.
Section 9 Use hospital supplies judiciously and wisely. Use them for their intended
purposes.
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Section 10 Reading of newspapers, magazines etc. should be done outside the clinical
area.
Section 11 Buying and selling of whatever items in the clinical area is prohibited.
Section 12 Visiting, loitering, and transacting personal business in the clinical area is
prohibited.
Section 13 Cutting of hair, manicuring, pedicuring, are not to be done in the clinical
area.
Section 14 The hospital TELEPHONE is used for official purposes. Public telephone (if
any) may be used for the necessary private calls with prior permission from the
clinical instructor.
Section 15 Fifteen minutes is allowed for the snack period and thirty minutes for lunch/
dinner of the students. Students take turns in leaving the clinical area. Students
should always bear in mind the needs of the patient.
ection 16 Liquor/ Beer/ Alcoholic drinks/ Smoking are not allowed in the clinical area/
hospital premises or canteen.
Section 17 Endorsement are to be made carefully and thoroughly in written and/or
verbal forms to the staff nurse before leaving the hospital. Notify staff nurses
before leaving the hospital for break, off duty, and classes.
Section 18 Borrowing or using patients articles is not allowed.
Section 19 Sitting on the patients bed is prohibited except when caring for pediatric
patients and psychiatric patients.
Section 20 Receiving gifts of whatever form from patients in the hospital should be
avoided. In unavoidable circumstances, the clinical instructor should be notified.
Section 21 Students are expected to stay in their area of assignment only or in other
designated area with the permission of the clinical instructor.
Section 22 For noncompliance or violations of any of the above rules, an Incident
Report will be made by the clinical instructor and to be submitted to the Dean
within 24 hours for proper disciplinary action on those concerned.
Section 23 Losses and breakage of hospital wares/ supplies are to be reported to the
clinical instructor, staff, senior nurse, or nurse supervisor, and are to be replaced
within three days or the shortest time possible.
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Section 24 When errors or accidents occur, whether in the base hospital or affiliating
agency, notify at once the clinical instructor. If he/she is not around at the
moment, notify any of the following: staff nurse, nurse supervisor, or the
physician-in-charge of the patient.
Section 25 The student responsible for the error/ accident will submit two copies of the
Accident/ Incident Report within 24 hours. One copy is personally submitted to
the clinical instructor concerned, and the other copy will go to the Students
Permanent File.
Section 26 Students who commit error(s) shall be dealt with accordingly by the Dean
after a thorough investigation and consultation with the members of the faculty.

ARTICLE XII PUBLIC STUDENT RELATIONS

Section 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 questionable
reputation.
Section 2 Student Relations
1.1

1.2

Collection of fees, contributions, or donations of any kind aside

from school fees, will not be allowed except as may be authorized
and approved by the Student Body Organization and the Dean.
Co-curricular activities that may be made during or after the
school periods must have a written consent from their parents
and 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, VSMMC
Rules and Regulations and Pension House Rules. Sanctions will be applied to whoever will
violate the school , hospital and affiliation rules, policies and regulations
Section 2 Waiver shall be signed by the parents /or guardians and affiliation fees be
paid 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 Premises
3.2 No viewing of pornographic materials
3.3 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/chaperon

3.5 No visitors allowed inside the rooms of the affiliates
3.6 Male affiliates are not allowed to stay much more to sleep over in the room of
the female affiliates and vices versa
3.7 No deadly weapons nor sharp objects inside the rooms of the affiliates
3.8 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 with
coordinator.
3.14 No one is allowed to go to the bank to withdraw money alone, she/he should
with a Clinical Instructor.
Section 4 Activities in the Ward:
4.1
Psychosocial assessment
4.2
Mental status exam
4.3
Medication
4.4
Reading of endorsement
4.5
Stretching
4.6
Group Activity:
4.6.1
Dance therapy
4.6.2
Music therapy
4.6.3 Sensory-motor stimulation
4.6.4 Art therapy
4.6.5 Remotivation technique
4.6.6 Health education
4.6.7 Community meeting
4.6.8 Socialization
4.6.9 News sharing therapy
4.6.10 Culminating activity
4.6.11 Draw- a- person activity
4.6.12 Ball games
4.7 Basic Life Support Seminar and return Demonstration is a new
requirement of VSMMC before a student is allowed to affiliate at the Psychiatric
ward. Seminar fee pegged by the hospital is Php 750.00/student
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REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION

College of Nursing
Tacloban City

THE DEAN
College of Nursing
Remedios 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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