Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

Nabua, Camarines Sur
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGES, BATCH 2020

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
the Faculty of Instruction
College of Health Sciences
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Nabua, Camarines Sur

In Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirement for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

WINSTON JAY L. HERNANDEZ

DIANA L. PASAWA
KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS
MIA L. STA. CRUZ

April 2023
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

This undergraduate thesis entitled “TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE IN NURSING GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR

POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES BATCH 2020” prepared and submitted by WINSTON

JAY L. HERNANDEZ, DIANA L. PASAWA, KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS, and

MIA L. STA. CRUZ in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Science in Nursing, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval

for Oral Examination.

GRACE E. PACER, M.A.N.

Adviser

ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

ALICIA D. NUYDA, M.A.N.

Chairperson

HAYRES BOOTS S. SABIO, M.A.N., Ed.D. RAQUEL E. CIRUJALES, M.A.N.

Member Member

ACCEPTED and APPROVED for Oral Examination.

PAULO MARTIN B. VILLANUEVA, M.A.N.,Ph.D.

Professor, Nursing Research

LENI M. MALABANAN, Ph.D.N.Ed.

Dean, College of Health Sciences

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APPROVAL SHEET

Upon the recommendation of the Oral Examination Committee, this undergraduate

thesis entitled “TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

NURSING GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

BATCH 2020” prepared and submitted by WINSTON JAY L. HERNANDEZ, DIANA

L. PASAWA, KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS, and MIA L. STA. CRUZ, is hereby

approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in

Nursing.

GRACE E. PACER, M.A.N.

Adviser

ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

ALICIA D. NUYDA, M.A.N.

Chairperson

HAYRES BOOTS S. SABIO, M.A.N.,Ed.D. RAQUEL E. CIRUJALES, M.A.N.

Member Member

ACCEPTED and APPROVED by the Oral Examination Committee with a grade

of ______.

PAULO MARTIN B. VILLANUEVA, M.A.N.,Ph.D.

Professor, Nursing Research

LENI M. MALABANAN, Ph.D.N.Ed

Dean, College of Health Sciences
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CERTIFICATION OF THE EDITOR

This is to certify that the undergraduate thesis of WINSTON JAY L.

HERNANDEZ, DIANA L. PASAWA, KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS, and MIA L.

STA. CRUZ, entitled “TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

NURSING GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES,

BATCH 2020” was edited by the undersigned.

ABIGAIL F. MONGE, M.A.N.

Editor

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CERTIFICATION OF THE SECRETARY

This is to certify that the suggestions of the Oral Examination Committee in

connection with the defense of WINSTON JAY L. HERNANDEZ, DIANA L.

PASAWA, KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS, and MIA L. STA. CRUZ, entitled

“TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES, BATCH

2020” were complied with.

GRACE E. PACER, M.A.N.

Secretary

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CERTIFICATION OF THE STATISTICIAN

This is to certify that the undergraduate thesis of WINSTON JAY L.

HERNANDEZ, DIANA L. PASAWA, KRISTEL JOYCE D. RELOS, and MIA L.

STA. CRUZ, entitled “TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

NURSING GRADUATES OF CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

BATCH 2020” was statistically reviewed by the undersigned.

ENGR. JOHN REY M. PACTURANAN

Statistician

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The researchers wish to acknowledge with deep gratitude and sincere appreciation

those people who, in their simple unselfish ways contributed much effort, shared with their

valuable time no matter how busy they are, shared their knowledge and expertise without

reservation and inspired the researchers to make this humble work possible.

God Almighty who makes all things possible through his immeasurable blessings

and graces;

Prof. Grace E. Pacer, the adviser, for her constant direction, inspiration, and

steadfast assistance, as well as for her scholarly recommendations and professional advice

for the advancement of this work.

Prof. Alicia D. Nuyda, Prof. Hayres Boots S. Sabio and Prof Raquel E.

Cirujales, the oral examination committee, for their untiring assistance, availability and

promptness to help throughout the entire research process. Their insights and expertise

were valuable in helping them finish the research;

Engr. John Rey M. Pacturanan, the statistician, for his professionalism and

decisiveness throughout the course of the study. For providing valuable support in

designing the study and selecting appropriate statistical method. His expertise and attention

to detail were instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and validity of the findings;

Prof. Abigail F. Monge, the editor, for ensuring that the researchers are following

the technicalities of the study and for showing outmost support and effort in guiding the

researchers in finishing the study;

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BSN Batch 2020, as the respondents of this study, for their cooperation in

providing information necessary in the study and by responding to the questionnaire.

Without the contributions of this respondents, this research would not be possible; and

Mr. & Mrs. Hernandez, Mr. & Mrs. Pasawa, Mr. & Mrs. Relos, Mr. & Mrs.

Sta. Cruz and the entire family, for the unwavering support, guidance, and countless

sacrifices that paved way for the researchers to successfully finish the study. This

achievement would not be possible without their support-- both emotional and financial.

Friends and colleagues, who offered their time, effort and understanding and to

those who had provided and given help in the completion of this research study. Thank you

very much!

All for the greater glory of God.

Winston Jay, Diana, Kristel & Mia

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ABSTRACT

One of the challenges that came right after graduation is seeking employment. In

fact, it has been observed that many nursing graduates, or even those who already have

their licenses, have jobs unrelated to their college courses as numerous registered nurses

are currently underemployed or unemployed for some reasons. A graduate tracer study is

conducted to investigate the employability of graduates from educational institutions. In

this study, a descriptive-correlational research design was used wherein a modified survey

questionnaire was utilized in gathering the necessary data for the study.

The result revealed that majority of the respondents were currently staying in the

province, with a dominant age of below 25 years old, are females, and are single. Being

the last batch of the BSN ladderized curriculum in CSPC, all of the respondents passed the

Midwife Licensure Examination while only one of 27 has not yet passed the Nurse

Licensure Examination. Only two have pursued post-graduate studies, but the majority

have attended various trainings for professional development. Majority of the respondents’

work on a regular or permanent; employed locally as a hospital nurse in a private

institution. According to the graduates, CSPC greatly contributed in the development of

their soft and professional competencies. It was also found out that there is no significant

relationship between the employment profile and the extent of contribution of the college

to the soft and professional competencies of the graduates. Further, results of the study can

be a basis in enhancing the employability and passing percentage in the Nurse Licensure

Examination.

Key words: Tracer study, BSN graduates, Employment status

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

TITLE PAGE i

RECOMMENDATION ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

CERTIFICATION OF THE EDITOR iv

CERTIFICATION OF THE SECRETARY v

CERTIFICATION OF THE STATISTICIAN vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vii

ABSTRACT ix

TABLE OF CONTENTS x

LIST OF FIGURES xiv

LIST OF PLATES xvi

LIST OF TABLES xvii

IPR CLAUSE ix

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM 1

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Assumption of the Study 6

Hypothesis of the Study 6

Objectives of the Study 6

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Significance of the Study 7

Scope and Limitation of the Study 8

Definition of Terms 8

2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 11

Related Studies 11

Synthesis of the State of the Art 18

Gap of the Study 19

Theoretical Framework 20

Conceptual Framework 23

3 METHODOLOGY 28

The Locale of the Study 28

Research Design 31

Respondents of the Study 31

Research Instruments 31

Data Gathering Procedure 32

Data Analysis 34

4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

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Profile of the Graduates 37

Personal 37

Professional 41
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Employment
Extent of Contribution of the College in the Development of the 64
Competencies of Graduates
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Soft Competencies 65

Professional Competencies along Client Care 67

Professional Competencies along Leadership and

Management
71
Professional Competencies along Research 73

Relationship between the Employment Profile and the Extent of 74

Contribution of the College in the development of the Soft
and Professional Competencies of the Graduates

Relationship between the Employment Profile and the

Extent of Contribution of the College in the development
of the Soft Competencies 75

Relationship between the Employment Profile and the

Extent of Contribution of the College in the development
of the Professional Competencies along Client Care 76

Relationship between the Employment Profile and the

Extent of Contribution of the College in the development
of the Professional Competencies along Leadership and 77
Management

Relationship between the Employment Profile and the

Extent of Contribution of the College in the development
79
of the Professional Competencies along Research

Proposed plan to enhance the competency and employability of

the BSN graduates 80

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 93

Summary 93

Findings 96

Conclusion 105

Recommendations 107

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REFERENCES 110

APPENDICES 115

CURRICULUM VITAE 131

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Theoretical Paradigm 22

2 Conceptual Paradigm 24

3 Distribution of the respondents according to their Present 38

Location

4 Distribution of the respondents according to their Age 39

5 Distribution of the respondents according to their Sex 40

6 Distribution of the respondents according to their Civil 41

Status

7 Distribution of the respondents according to Post-Graduate 44

Studies they Attended after College

8 Distribution of the respondents according to their Present 48

Employment Status

9 Distribution of the respondents according to their Present 49

Occupation

10 Distribution of the respondents according to their Place of 50

Work

11 Distribution of the respondents according to the Nature of 53

the Company/Institution

12 Distribution of the respondents according to the Number of 54

Years in their Present Job

13 Distribution of the respondents according to their Monthly 55

Income

14 Distribution of the respondents according to their First Job 56

After College
15 Distribution of the respondents according to their 58
Relatedness of the First Job to the Course in College
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16 Distribution of the respondents according to their Time 59

Stayed in the First Job

17 Distribution of the Respondents According to their Time 61

Taken Before Landing in the Job after Taking the Board
Exam

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LIST OF PLATE

Plate Page

1 Locale of the Study 30

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Professional Examinations Passed 42

2 Membership to Professional Organization 43

3 Trainings/advance studies attended after college 45

4 Reason/s for attending training/advance studies 46

5 Name of Company/Institution/Hospital and Address 52

6 Reasons for staying on the first Job 57

7 How first job was found 60

8 Reasons/s for changing the first job 62

9 Area of Specialization 63

10 Relevance of the Curriculum to First and Present job 64

11 Extent of Contribution of the College in the Development of 66

the Soft Competencies of the Graduates

12 Extent of contribution of the college in the development of 68

the professional competencies of graduates along Client
Care

13 Extent of contribution of the college in the development of 72

the professional competencies of graduates along
Leadership and Management

14 Extent of contribution of the college in the development of 73

the professional competencies of graduates along
Research

15 Relationship between the Employment Profile and the 75

Extent of Contribution of the College to the Soft
Competencies of the Graduates

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16 Relationship between the employment profile and the extent 76

of contribution of the college to the professional
competencies of the graduates along Client Care

17 Relationship between the employment profile and the extent 78

of contribution of the college to the professional
competencies of the graduates along Leadership and
Management

Relationship between the employment profile and the extent 79

18 of contribution of the college to the professional
competencies of the graduates along Research

19 Proposed plan to enhance the competency and employability 81

of the BSN graduates

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IPR CLAUSE

The work described in this undergraduate thesis report forms part of the academic

requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Any IP derived from this work

shall be owned by Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges while recognizing the authors as

the inventors/makers of the IP and the author shall have sole copyright of this written work.

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