Authors : Honeylene R. Balitaan; Venezia Marielle B. Abrenica; Samantha Nicole J. Escueta; Karl Aziel I. Querijero; Jamaica Ally C. Belarmino; Marc Lester F. Quintana; Vivian P. Lajara

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT433

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Abstract : Every graduate tells a story, a tracer study tells the narrative. As the frontline warriors of patient care, the journey of nurses from academia to professional practice is a significant shift that shapes the future of healthcare delivery. The study utilized SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnership for the goals. This tracer study examined the employment outcomes of graduates and assessed whether the quality of education they received aligns with international standards. It also identifies areas that contribute to their successful employment outcomes. The study used a quantitative research design. A statistician reviewed and validated two questionnaires, which the study combined and altered. The data gathering was conducted online through the use of Google Forms. There are 480 nursing graduates between 2008 and 2022. As a result, the survey garnered 375 responses, representing 74% of the population. Overall, the study revealed that the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination results of the graduates have consistently been above the national passing rate. A significant number of graduates have obtained nursing licensure abroad, with the United States being the leading country where most nursing graduates are employed. Majority of the graduates take only zero to five months to land their first jobs. Hence, respondents claimed that the employment success is highly influenced by the personal qualities they developed at the institution, as these qualities not only make graduates more employable but also ensure they can effectively meet the demands of their profession, enhancing both their career prospects and quality of healthcare service.

Keywords : Canossa College; Employability; Nurse; Nursing Graduates; Tracer Study.

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