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grades in verbal ability but got very
good grade in numerical ability while
excellent in the spatial perception. It
was also found out that the most
preferred subject in elective I is Parent-
Child nursing while Acute/Critical Care
Nursing in elective II. In addition, it was
proven that there is no significant
difference between the aptitude test
scores and preferences of the students
in elective subjects I and II.
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF
MOTHERS IN CARING FOR THEIR
DEAF AND MUTE CHILD
Researchers: Ma. Abigail Nahial, Mely
Rose Molina, Nina Mariz Natividad,
Dan Eric Sting Nicdao, and Angel Marie
O’ Brien
Adviser: Ms. Laarni Bundalian
The study aimed to explore the
different reactions of mothers to
different scenarios they experienced in
caring for their deaf and mute child;
identify the coping mechanisms they
used; describe their caregiving roles
and perceptions; and determine the
problems they encountered in having a
deaf and mute child.
The study used descriptive
method to identify and describe the
experiences in caring for their child.
Data were collected through an in-
depth interview using an interview
guide.
Findings revealed that most of
the initial reactions of the respondents
are sadness and pity for their child’s
conditions; they also have a hard time
accepting it. In terms of the coping
mechanisms they used, the mothers
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just accept the truth and believe that
God has reasons why they were given
a child with disability. They also got
support from the family that also helped
them in coping up. In terms of their
caregiving roles and perceptions, most
of them give time and attention to their
child. Caring a child with such disability
is very emotional but they must always
show love and concern to them. Finally,
in terms of the problems,
communication and discrimination their
child is experiencing from others are
encountered by most of them.
THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ATTITUDES OF LEVEL IV NURSING
STUDENTS OF LETRAN CALAMBA
IN IMPLEMENTING DO-NOT-
RESUSCITATE (DNR) ORDER
Researchers: Kristian Mark I. Ofrin, Ma.
Kristelle M. Opena, Laila Jane Ormeo,
Ingrid Iris S. Ortega, and Sofia O.
Ortega
Adviser: Ms. Lady Anne de Jesus
The study aimed to determine
the level of competency of Level IV
nursing students of Letran Calamba in
terms of knowledge, skills, and
attitudes in implementing do-not-
resuscitate (DNR) order.
Descriptive method was used in
the study and a validated self-
constructed questionnaire from
literatures on do-not-resuscitate order
was used.
Findings revealed that the level
of competency of the respondents in
terms of their knowledge in
implementing DNR is below average,
average in skills, and above average in
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attitudes. The findings also revealed
that the profile of level IV nursing
students has no significant relationship
with their level of competency.
LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE OF
FOURTH YEAR NURSING
STUDENTS IN THE APPLICATION OF
THE 11 CORE NNURSING
COMPETENCIES IN ADMINISTERING
MEDICATION
Researchers: Joel D. Palad, Emmanuel
L. Pajadan Jr., Erika M. Palentino,
Marian B. Pamplona, and Erika Mae M.
Panganiban
Adviser: Ms. Arlene Velasco
The study determined the
significance of how nursing students
comply with their clinical instructors’
way of delivering the 11 core nursing
competencies in administering
medications.
The study used descriptive
research method to describe the
behavior or type of subject and to look
for any specific relationships or to
correlate two or more variables. It also
involves observing and describing the
behavior of a subject without
influencing it in any way. A validated
survey questionnaire was administered
to 28 respondents chosen through
stratified random sampling.
Results showed that the most
applied core nursing competency in
administering medications is having
legal responsibility while professional
and personal development is the least
applied.
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The study recommended that
the department should find various
ways to encourage their students to
participate actively in the activities
related to them and evaluate the
existing curriculum and develop a new
one if necessary. The nursing students,
on the other hand, should develop core
knowledge, attitudes and skills in caring
for the parents, and extend the study by
trying other interventions for the
positive compliance.
CARING BEHAVIOR OF LEVEL IV
NURSING STUDENTS OF COLEGIO
DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN
CALAMBA AND THEIR CHOICE OF
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AS A FIELD
OF SPECIALIZATION
Researchers: Klarice Ann Paris,
Gladimyr Peduche, Ephraim Perez,
Mary Wayne Pojida, Vanessa Jane
Pionela, and Jaymielyn Pua
Adviser: Ms. Lady Anne de Jesus
The study determined the
demographic profile and caring
behavior of selected Level IV nursing
students of Letran Calamba as well as
their choice of Psychiatric Nursing as
field of specialization.
The study used descriptive
comparative method of research. One
hundred forty students were selected
as respondents using proportionate
stratified random sampling method.
They were given a self-constructed
questionnaire in which results were
analyzed using percentage, weighted
mean, and tests on two population
means for independent samples.
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