Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of San Agustin is a four-year program made up of general education and professional courses. Professional courses are threaded from the first year through the fourth year, with emphasis on nursing concepts and corresponding Related Learning Experiences (RLE).

The program provides an intensive nursing practicum to refine nursing competencies and help students achieve the BSN program outcomes required of an entry level nurse. Study is full-time and uses a blended mode of study.

Fresh High School Graduates

• Report card with a general High School average of at least 80 % or an equivalent of 2.6.
• Should pass the following: Placement Test in the following aptitudes with the cut-off percentile rank: verbal reasoning-20; numerical reasoning-20; abstract reasoning-20; language usage-20.
• Should pass the interview conducted by the Nursing Program Committee on Admission, Retention, and Promotion (CARP).
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Head/Principal of the High School graduated from.
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate (authenticated by NSO).
• Good physical health as reflected in the normal results of the following laboratory/diagnostic tests that should be submitted: Chest X-ray; ECG; Laboratories (CBC, Urinalysis, Fecalysis); Hepatitis B (HBsAg) screening (to be followed by immunization); COVID-19 Vaccination Status; Result of a neuropsychiatric examination, if necessary; Result of Differential Aptitude Test.
• Note: If fully immunized with the Hepatitis B vaccine and Anti-Hbs, a result is required.
• Note: All laboratory results must be supported by a medical certificate that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to take up the Nursing course.

Transferees/Second Coursers who wish to enroll in the Nursing Program

• Transcript of records.
• Must have no grade below 2.4 (83%) or better in all subjects.
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Head/Dean of the school last attended.
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate (authenticated by NSO).
• Should pass the interview conducted by the Nursing Program CARP.
• Good physical health as reflected in the normal results of the following laboratory/diagnostic tests that should be submitted: Chest X-ray; ECG; Laboratories (CBC, Urinalysis, Fecalysis); Hepatitis B (HBsAg) screening (to be followed by immunization); COVID-19 Vaccination Status; Result of a neuropsychiatric examination, if necessary; Result of the Differential Aptitude test.
• Note: If fully immunized with the Hepatitis B vaccine and Anti-Hbs, a result is required.
• Note: Al laboratory results must be supported by a medical certificate that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to take up the Nursing Course.

For Married Applicants

• Good physical health as reflected in the normal results of the following laboratory/diagnostic tests that should be submitted: Chest X-ray; ECG; Laboratories (CBC, Urinalysis, Fecalysis); Hepatitis B (HBsAg) screening (to be followed by immunization); COVID-19 Vaccination Status.
• Note: If fully immunized with the Hepatitis B vaccine and Anti-Hbs, a result is required.
• Result of a neuropsychiatric examination, if necessary.
• Result of Differential Aptitude Test.
• Note: Al laboratory results must be supported by a medical certificate that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to take up the Nursing Course.