Challenges in the Nursing Admission Program among Senior High School Students


Authors : Wafia S. Sajili

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7889073

Abstract : The great need for increasing the enrolled number of nursing students made this qualitative study dig deeper into the current admission policies. Nursing is one of the most in-demand healthcare programs coveted by many senior high school graduates. However, the rising issue today is the difficulty in getting admitted to Nursing programs. With the objective to elucidate the career path of senior high school graduates who aspire to pursue a career in Nursing, this study aimed to explore challenges faced by senior high school graduates related to nursing program admission at Western Mindanao State University (WMSU). A quantitative research approach employing a phenomenological research design was used in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select participants according to the aims of the research. From the result, it can be deduced that the main hurdle in nursing program admission is the strict qualifying criteria set by Western Mindanao State University, College of Nursing. As compared to other course programs being offered by the institution, the BS Nursing program required SHS students to have a higher college entrance test mark (90%) and a Nursing Aptitude Test mark of 95%. Moreover, a quota size of only 200 students is admitted among the qualifiers. Other concerns such as financial matters, peer pressure, and family influence also add to the challenges in admission to the nursing program among senior high school graduates. Thus, the study concluded its findings with a clear recommendation for nursing school administration to revisit their current admission policies, without compromising its standard of education. Senior high schools may consider enhancing their career guidance program to include a review of test exam strategies for desired career programs.

Keywords : Challenges, College Admission, Nursing Program, Senior High School.

The great need for increasing the enrolled number of nursing students made this qualitative study dig deeper into the current admission policies. Nursing is one of the most in-demand healthcare programs coveted by many senior high school graduates. However, the rising issue today is the difficulty in getting admitted to Nursing programs. With the objective to elucidate the career path of senior high school graduates who aspire to pursue a career in Nursing, this study aimed to explore challenges faced by senior high school graduates related to nursing program admission at Western Mindanao State University (WMSU). A quantitative research approach employing a phenomenological research design was used in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select participants according to the aims of the research. From the result, it can be deduced that the main hurdle in nursing program admission is the strict qualifying criteria set by Western Mindanao State University, College of Nursing. As compared to other course programs being offered by the institution, the BS Nursing program required SHS students to have a higher college entrance test mark (90%) and a Nursing Aptitude Test mark of 95%. Moreover, a quota size of only 200 students is admitted among the qualifiers. Other concerns such as financial matters, peer pressure, and family influence also add to the challenges in admission to the nursing program among senior high school graduates. Thus, the study concluded its findings with a clear recommendation for nursing school administration to revisit their current admission policies, without compromising its standard of education. Senior high schools may consider enhancing their career guidance program to include a review of test exam strategies for desired career programs.

Keywords : Challenges, College Admission, Nursing Program, Senior High School.

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