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.
