GORDON COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDIES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING GRADUATES OF

GORDON COLLEGE FROM YEAR 2016- 2020:

A TRACER STUDY

A Research Paper Presented to

The Faculty of the College of Allied Health Studies Olongapo City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Course NCM 111a - Nursing Research 2

Balilea, Derwin Stephen T.

Benavidez, Francis D.
Bocado, Jeanberlyn B.
Catindig, Sherry Mhelyn L.
Coria, Samantha C.
Gajete, Elijah Gayle F.
Leal, Vince Aurey P.
Madarang, Mary Joyce A.
Posa, Aliyah Nicole J.
Soliguen, Shaina Shane A.
Tsuboi, Princesslyn P.
Umayan, Vanessa D.
Yorac, Hanelyn F.

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APPROVAL SHEET

This Research Study entitled “BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

GRADUATES OF GORDON COLLEGE FROM YEAR 2016-2020: A TRACER
STUDY” submitted by Balilea Derwin Stephen, Benavidez Francis, Bocado Jeanberlyn,
Catindig Sherry Mhelyn, Coria Samantha, Gajete Elijah Gayle, Leal Vince Aurey,
Madarang Mary Joyce, Posa Aliyah Nicole, Soliguen Shaina Shane, Tsuboi Princesslyn,
Umayan Vanessa, Yorac Hanelyn, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course
of Nursing Research 2- NCM 111a has been examined and is recommended for
acceptance for approval for ORAL EXAMINATION.

VICTOR C. QUIMEN JR., RN, PhD

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ________.

Shiela Marie P. Oconer, RN, MAN

Chairperson

Luckyhansel R. Cerezo, RM, RN, MAN Argel Joseph C. Mayo, RN, LPT, MAN, MSc.Bio©
Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

JUNE 2023 VICTOR C. QUIMEN JR., RN, PhD

Date of Oral Examination Dean, College of Allied Health Studies

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ABSTRACT

Graduate students' employability is one indicator of success for higher education

institutions. A tracer study is utilized to track the progress of its graduates and improve
institutional processes to meet educational goals and contribute to the community's
expanding health requirements. This tracer study was conducted to gather relevant
information on the employment of Gordon College Bachelor of Science in Nursing
graduates from 2016 to 2020. It also ascertains the advanced studies they attend after
college, their employment data, and the relevance of college preparation to their current
employment. The survey is based on the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. It
covers the 163 graduates from batch 2016-2020; only 83 were surveyed, representing
50.9% of the total sample. The results reveal significant relationships between age and
employment-related factors, such as employment status, present occupation, curriculum
relevance to the first job, job level positions, and gross monthly. However, no significant
relationship is found between age and present employment status, place of work, and first
job. Additionally, the study identifies significant relationships between respondents' sex
and employment-related factors, including present employment status, present occupation,
place of work, first job, job level position, and gross monthly salary. Moreover, civil
status and educational attainment demonstrate significant relationships with employment-
related factors. Examinations taken exhibit a significant relationship between present
occupation and gross monthly. However, no significant relationship is found between
examinations taken and employment status, place of work, first job, curriculum relevance,
or job level position. Furthermore, the employability of nursing graduates reveals a
significant relationship with employment-related factors when grouped according to
professional examinations passed. These findings provide valuable insights into the
interconnections among these variables within the research context.

Keywords: Gordon College, Tracer Study, Nursing Graduates, Employment Data,

Current Work Status

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the

following individuals who have contributed to and supported the researchers to fulfill

this study.

First and foremost, praises and thanks to God, the Almighty, for His showers of

blessings throughout this research study to complete successfully.

To Victor C. Quimen, RN, PhD, College Dean and Adviser for giving the

opportunity to do this study and providing invaluable guidance throughout this research.

His unending support and words of encouragement over this study, the researchers

would like to extend their gratitude for his role in making this research possible.

To Thea Camille T. Samonte, RN, MAN, Adviser of the researchers who shared

her knowledge and expertise that contributed in making most of the study. Her guidance

and providing the researcher’s necessary information about this study.

To Shiela Marie P. Oconer, RN, MAN, the Assistant Dean of the College of

Allied Health Studies, for giving support to the researchers.

The respondents’ who made a big contribution in this study, the researchers want

to salute them for their time and effort given in full cooperation that made this study

possible as it should be.

The researchers’ friends and family, who have been there to keep them

determined and resolved in making their way through; for cheering them up every time

they felt worn out, and for encouraging them to make this research possible.

To Gordon College, their academic institutions for giving the ideas and

knowledge to do the research study.

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DEDICATION

This work is a fruit of countless and arduous sacrifices. Through the researchers’

efforts, this work is heartily and proudly dedicated to the people who serve as an

inspiration. From parents and guardians, to classmates and friends who extended their

help amid problems while doing this study.

To the faculty and staff of College of Allied Health Studies of Gordon College,

Olongapo City, and above all, to our God Almighty who showered us his blessings in

our everyday lives, especially for the strength, courage, patience, wisdom, time,

guidance in realization of this work.

The Researchers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page .........................................................................................................................I

Approval Sheet ...............................................................................................................II

Abstract .........................................................................................................................III

Acknowledgement ........................................................................................................IV

Dedication .....................................................................................................................V

Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... VI

List of Tables ............................................................................................................. VIII

List of Figures ...............................................................................................................XI

List of Appendices ........................................................................................................XI

Chapter 1 PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ....................................................................................................................1

Conceptual Framework ..................................................................................................3

Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................5

Hypothesis ...................................................................................................................... 6

Scope and Delimitation of the Study .............................................................................. 6

Significance of the Study ................................................................................................6

Definition of Terms ........................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ............................................................................................................ 9

Locale of the Study ........................................................................................................9

Respondents of the Study ............................................................................................ 10

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Research Instrument ..................................................................................................... 10

Data Gathering Procedure .............................................................................................11

Statistical Analysis ........................................................................................................11

Data Analysis ...............................................................................................................12

Ethical Considerations ................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

...................................................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings ................................................................................................... 91

Conclusions ..................................................................................................................94

Recommendations ........................................................................................................95

BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................97

APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................102

CURRICULUM VITAE ......................................................................................... 116

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LIST OF TABLES
FIGURE PAGE
1 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Age 14
2 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Sex 15
3 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Civil Status 16
4 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to 17
Year Graduated
5 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Highest 18
Educational Attainment
6 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to 19
Examinations Taken
7 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to 20
Status of PNLE
8 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to 21
Examinations Passed
9 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Employment 23
Status
10 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Reasons 24
why the Respondents are not Employed
11 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Present 25
Employment Status
12 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Present 26
Occupation
13 Profile of Nursing graduates According to the Employment 28
if practicing Nursing profession as to Work Setting
14 Profile of Nursing graduates According to the Employment 29
if not aligned in Nursing profession as to Work Setting
15 Profile of Nursing graduates According to Place of Work 30
16 Profile of Nursing graduates According to their First job 30
after College

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17 Profile of Nursing graduates According to their Curriculum 31
Relevant to their First Job
18 Profile of Nursing graduates According to Job Level Position 32
on their First Job
19 Profile of Nursing graduates According to Job Level Position 33
on their Current/ Present Job
20 Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Gross 34
Monthly
21 Correlation of Age and Employment Status 35
22 Correlation of Age and Present Employment Status 36
23 Correlation of Age and Present Occupation 37
24 Correlation of Age and Place of Work 38
25 Correlation of Age and First Job 39
26 Correlation of Age and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job 40
27 Correlation of Age and Job Level Position 41
28 Correlation of Age and Gross Monthly 42
29 Correlation of Sex and Employment Status 43
30 Correlation of Sex and Present Employment Status 44
31 Correlation of Sex and Present Occupation 45
32 Correlation of sex and Place of Work 46
33 Correlation of Sex and First Job 47
34 Correlation of Sex and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job 48
35 Correlation of Sex and Job Level Position 49
36 Correlation of Sex and Gross Monthly 50
37 Correlation of Civil Status and Employment Status 51
38 Correlation of Civil Status and Present Employment Status 52
39 Correlation of Civil Status and Present Occupation 53
40 Correlation of Civil Status and Place of Work 54
41 Correlation of Civil Status and First Job 55
42 Correlation of Civil Status & Curriculum Relevant to the First Job 56
43 Correlation of Civil Status and Job Level Position 57

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44 Correlation of Civil Status and Gross Monthly 58
45 Correlation of Year Graduated and Employment Status 59
46 Correlation of Year Graduated and Present Employment Status 60
47 Correlation of Year Graduated and Present Occupation 61
48 Correlation of Year Graduated and Place of Work 62
49 Correlation of Year Graduated and First Job 63
50 Correlation of Year Graduated and Curriculum Relevant to 64
the First Job
51 Correlation of Year Graduated and Job Level Position 65
52 Correlation of Year Graduated and Gross Monthly 66
53 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Employment Status 67
54 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Present Employment 68
Status
55 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Present Occupation 69
56 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Place of Work 70
57 Correlation of Educational Attainment and First Job 71
58 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Curriculum 72
Relevant to the First Job
59 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Job Level Position 73
60 Correlation of Educational Attainment and Gross Monthly 74
61 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Employment Status 75
62 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Present Employment 76
Status
63 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Present Occupation 77
64 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Place of Work 78
65 Correlation of Examinations Taken and First Job 79
66 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Curriculum 80
Relevant to the First Job
67 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Job Level Position 81
68 Correlation of Examinations Taken and Gross Monthly 82
69 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Employment Status 83

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70 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Present Employment 84
Status
71 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Present Occupation 85
72 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Place of Work 86
73 Correlation of Examinations Passed and First Job 87
74 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Curriculum 88
Relevant to the First Job
75 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Job Level Position 89
76 Correlation of Examinations Passed and Gross Monthly 90

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE
1 Research Paradigm of the Study 4
2 Location map of the Locale of the Study 10

LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX PAGE
A Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study 103
B Letter to the Respondents 105
C Research Instrument 106
D Informed Consent 113

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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

One of the factors that determines the success of indicators of higher education

institutions is the quality of their graduates which is translated in terms of employability.

Although there is no assurance for ensuring graduate employment success (Hinchliffe &

Jolly, 2013), employability always measures their quality and value (Jayasingam,

Fujiwara, & Thurasamy, 2016). Tracer study is to evaluate the graduates and keep track

of their progress in areas such as studies, career development, work transition, and skills

and knowledge acquired to evaluate the outcomes of the institutions delivering is

effective and contributes from the transition of school to work and in employment.

Moreover, it also serves as a tool or instrument by the higher education institutions (HEI)

such as CHED and other institutions and agencies including DOST and NEDA to profile

their graduates to know where they are at the moment, how they are now and while also

to reflect on the quality of education they provide whether t is effective and had an

impact to their work setting (Pentang, et al., 2022)

Nurses play a significant role as they are the ones in promoting health, prevention

of disease and delivering primary and community care for individuals, family,

community and populations. Furthermore, the nurses provide care in emergency settings

and will be key to the achievement of universal health coverage and also to educate and

advise patients about all aspects of healthcare. There are classifications of nurses where

they can specialize with and these are Hospital or Institutional Nursing, Public Health
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Nursing or Community Health Nursing, Private Duty or Special Duty

Nursing, Industrial or Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Military

Nursing, School Nursing, Clinic nursing and Independent Nursing Practice (Crabajales,

2017). According to WHO, there is also a global shortage of health workers, who in

particular are nurses, represents more than 50% of the current shortage in health workers

and one of the largest needs-based shortages of nurses are in Southeast Asia.

The employment status of Filipino nurses is highly demanded overseas than

locally. A survey has been conducted by the PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) where

the number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipino workers who worked

abroad through statistics was estimated at 1.77 million in 2020. The number of OFWs

dropped by -18.6%, which is equivalent to 405.62 thousand overseas Filipino workers

from 2019 to 2020.

In the Philippines, the employment rate from 2016-2020 where there is 94.5%

employment rate in 2016 and 89.6% in 2020 where there were 8.03 nurses per 10

thousand population in the Philippines. In the country, the nurses accounted for nearly

half of the total number of healthcare professionals where it reflected a decrease from

over 90 thousand Filipino nurses (Statista, 2021). However, the unemployment rate in

the Philippines dropped to 5.50 percent in the second quarter of 2018 from 5.70 percent

within the previous year showing an increase in the number of employed individuals by

625 thousand to 40.9 million. The country recorded its lowest unemployment rate since

April 2020 at 6.9 percent including nurses in July since the start of the pandemic due to

quarantine and safety measures (PNA, 2021).

There are possible factors that contribute to the employability of nurses in our

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country where one of them is due to personal reasons and opinions while also including

the pandemic that occurred in 2020. In order to profile and evaluate the graduates,

CHED made a tracer study questionnaire in our country which can be used and modified

according to the only relevant data needed where these individuals can fill-out or answer

(Cuadra, Aure and Gonzaga, 2019). With this, the study aimed to determine the

employability of graduates in the nursing program of Gordon College from batch 2016-

2020.

Conceptual Framework

This study traced the employability of BSN graduates of Gordon College Batch

2016-2020. According to CHED Memorandum Order No. 15 Series of 2017. Colleges

contribute to nation building by providing educational experiences to develop adults to

have thinking, problem solving, decision-making, communication, technical and social

skills to participate in various types of employment, development activities and public

discourses, particularly in response to the needs of the communities they serve.

Some nursing graduates are known to have jobs that have nothing to do with their

education program. For an understanding of the quality and relevance of the programs

that universities offer, as well as the job market, graduate tracer studies are crucial.

Communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal interactions are skills that graduates

will find beneficial in their careers.

Input includes the demographic profile of the respondents specifically age, sex,

and civil status. It also includes the educational attainment of the respondents which

contains the year graduated in GC BSN, highest educational attainment, examinations

taken and examinations passed. Lastly, it consists of the employment record of the

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respondents which contains their position, inclusive date from, and inclusive date to.

These following profiles were used to group the respondents to form comparisons among

different profiles based on the statistical data gathered.

The process includes the analysis of the variables consisting of the respondent’s

profile, and respondent’s employability. It also contained the data gathering which was

done by using an online google form survey. Lastly, it consists of the statistical treatment

of the variables wherein the data was analyzed through statistical treatments such as the

percentage and frequency distribution, and ANOVA.

Output includes the basis for the evaluation of the program and quality of

education.

Figure 1: Research Paradigm of the Study

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
1. Profile of the 1. Analysis of the
respondents: variables:
1.1 age;
1.2 sex; a. Respondent’s
1.3 civil status; profile
1.4 year graduated; b. Respondent’s
1.5 highest employability
educational
attainment; 2. Process of gathering
1.6 examination data:
taken and 1. Questionnaires Bachelor of Science in
1.7 examinations 2. Reviews of Nursing Graduates of
passed records
Gordon College from
2. Employability of the
3. Statistical Treatment Year 2016-2020.
BSN graduates year
2016-2020 of the Variables: A tool to evaluate the
2.1 employment 1. Percentage; program and quality of
status; 2. Frequency education
2.2 present Distribution;
employment and
status 3. ANOVA
2.3 present
occupation;
2.4 location of
work;
2.5 first job;
2.6 curriculum
relevant to the
first job;
2.7 job level
position and
2.8 gross monthly

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Statement of the Problem

This study traced the graduates of Gordon College Bachelor of Science in
Nursing of the Year 2016-2020. Specifically, it sought to answer the following:

1. What is the profile of the graduates in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 sex;

1.3 civil status;

1.4 year graduated;

1.5 highest educational attainment;

1.6 examinations taken and

1.7 examinations passed?

2. What is the employability of the BSN graduates of Gordon College in terms

of:

2.1 employment status;

2.2 present employment status;

2.3 present occupation;

2.4 place of work;

2.5 first job;

2.6 curriculum relevant to the first job;

2.7 job level position and

2.8 gross monthly?

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3. Is there a significant relationship between the employability of the bachelor of
science in nursing graduates when grouped according to their profile?

Hypothesis

There is no significant relationship between the employability of the bachelor of

science in nursing graduates when grouped according to their profile.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This study traced the employability of Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates

of Gordon College from Batch 2016 - 2020.

This study considered every aspect of the graduates’ personal information that

has an impact on their employability. Each respondent was given the same questionnaire

to answer. This study covered all Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates from batch

2016-2020.

Significance of the Study

The results of the study was a great benefit to the following:

Student Nurses. The outcome of this study will be able to help student nurses to

know the employability status of the nursing graduates. The student nurses will be able

to explore and appreciate all other opportunities in the nursing field. Furthermore, it will

strengthen their desire and motivation to improve and graduate in the future.

Clinical Instructors. The study will serve as a basis to enhance the

implementation of the curriculum and facilitate new strategies and improvements. Thus,

they will have the continuous development of innovative tactics that would enhance and

prepare the graduates to be internationally competitive.

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Nursing Education. This study will help maintain the standards of the college

and its curriculum. It will help to keep track of the performance of its graduates and

improve institutional procedures to meet educational goals and contribute to the

community's expanding health needs. Additionally, Gordon College's Bachelor of

Science in Nursing Curriculum will be use as a foundation for ongoing improvement.

Nursing Research. This study will broaden individual knowledge, assist in

putting new measures in place to deliver superior nursing care, and aid in identifying

new resources. For researchers conducting similar studies, particularly those looking at

the employability of nursing graduates, this study will serve as a guide.

Nursing Practice. This study will show where nursing graduates prefer to work

in the different fields of nursing. Thus, it serves as a basis to open other opportunities in

the nursing practice. Also, it will provide valuable information to improve the

performance of the graduate nurses in their chosen field of practice.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined using the operational definition as used in this

study. It is concrete and measurable, based on the observable characteristics of what is to

be determined in this research study.

Casual Employee. It refers to a situation where the employee has no guaranteed

hours of work, no regular pattern of work, and no ongoing expectation of employment.

Contractual Employee. It refers to an individual who enters into a contractual

agreement to provide a service in exchange for a fee.

Employed. This refers to a registered nurse who is currently practicing his/her

profession and is working in the healthcare setting.

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Employability. The quality of being suitable for paid work. Refers to the

attributes of a person that make that person able to gain and maintain employment.

Never been employed. It refers to the people who never got a job even when

they are graduates.

Rank Position. An ordinary member of an organization or the ordinary workers,

as opposed to its leaders. They are not managerial employees nor supervisory employees.

Regular Employee. It refers to an employee who is hired into a position with a

predetermined duration of six months or greater and is budgeted for at least 40 hours per

pay period.

Temporary Employee. It refers to an employee who is hired to cover for absent

employees such as those who are on maternity or disability leave and temporary

vacancies, or to fill gaps in a company’s workforce.

Underemployed. It refers to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate who is

currently working but not related in the health care setting or nursing academe.

Unemployed. Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate or Registered Nurse who

currently does not have a job.

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CHAPTER 2

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods and design that were used by the researchers in

gathering the data needed. It includes research design, the sources of data, research

instruments, and data gathering procedures.

Research Design

The researchers conducted a quantitative approach employing the descriptive

research design. The study’s approach is suitable because the study's objective is to

determine the Employability of the Graduates of Gordon College Bachelor of Science in

Nursing from Batch 2016 to 2020. Quantitative research involves a systematic, logical

process to collect data, which will be analyzed using statistical procedures. It is

conclusive in its purpose as it tries to quantify the problem and understand how prevalent

it is by looking for projectable results for a larger population (Streefkerk, 2019).

Quantitative research can be used to find patterns and averages, make predictions, test

causal relationships, and generalize results to wider populations (Bhandari, 2021).

Locale of the Study

The study was conducted at Gordon College. It is located in Barangay East

Tapinac, Olongapo City, Philippines. Gordon College is a local college operating under

the city government of Olongapo. It is one of the colleges in the city that produces

nursing graduates.

Gordon College-College of Allied Health Studies (GC-CAHS) offers a four-year

basic program. The BSN program provides an intensive nursing practice that
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will enhance the clinical skills from first year level through fourth year. It aims to

prepare students to be fully functioning nurses and to produce a well-trained, highly

competent, and professional individual.

Figure 2- The Location Map of the Locale of the Study

Respondents of the Study

The bonafide Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates of Gordon College, under

batch 2016-2020 used an online google form survey to complete the needed data in this

study. The researchers used a convenience random sampling method as a basis for the

sampling of this tracer study.

Research Instrument

The researchers used questionnaires adapted from the Commission on Higher

Education Tracer Study as instruments. A questionnaire is viewed as a primary research

tool for researchers to gather data from a target audience (Cleave, 2021). The

questionnaire for the respondents mainly consists of four parts:

The first part is about the respondent’s profile consisting of name, age, sex, civil

status, year graduated, highest educational attainment, professional examination taken

and examinations passed. The second part consists of respondent’s employment status,

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present employment status, present occupation, place of work, first job, curriculum

relevant to the first job, job position level, and gross monthly. This can see the indication

of previous employment in making these questionnaires as comprehensive as possible.

Also, these components were used to determine the graduate’s current status.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers submitted a Letter of Approval to the Dean of College of Allied

Health Studies to conduct a tracer study on the graduates of Bachelor of Science in

Nursing batch 2016-2020 of Gordon College, Olongapo City. The researchers wrote a

letter addressed to the head of the registrar office in Gordon College to get the list of

graduates of BSN batch 2016-2020. As soon as the letter was signed and approved, the

researchers started tracing the BSN graduates and the questionnaire was done through

Google forms for completing the data needed in this study. The questionnaire was

distributed with an invitation letter containing information regarding the purpose and

confidentiality of the responses. Secured consent was provided to each individual

participant.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The researchers tallied and analyzed the output of the data that was gathered from the

respondents’ answers. The data was presented in tabular form. The data was interpreted

to get the results. As for this research, the researchers used the following methods:

1. Frequency and percentage distribution for profiling. A frequency distribution

is a tabular representation of a survey data set used to organize and summarize the data.

In particular, it is a list of quantitative values a variable takes in a data set and the

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corresponding number of times each value occurs (frequencies).

2. ANOVA. It is used to figure out if the null hypothesis is accepted or rejected. The

one-way ANOVA compares two means from two independent (unrelated) groups using

the F-distribution. The null hypothesis for the test is that the two means are equal.

Therefore, a significant result means that the two means are unequal.

Data Analysis

The respondents of the study were the graduates of Gordon College Bachelor of

Science in Nursing of the Year 2016-2020. Data gathering was done through provision of

survey questionnaires that was adapted from previous research studies similar to the

matter. The researchers tallied the data and obtained its percentage. More so, the

researchers analyzed and interpreted the data. Descriptive statistics is considered useful

for identifying variables for it describes what the variables are that will be helpful not

only for the researchers but also for the readers. It can be used to simplify large amounts

of sensible data in a sensible way.

Since the research is a quantitative study, the researchers utilized descriptive

statistics to analyze the data gathered. The formula of the mean will be used to determine

the respondents’ employability. The outcome of the data was then concluded.

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Ethical Considerations

The research process was guided by ethical principles. The tracer study was

founded on the following ethical principles: autonomy, right to know, and right to

withdraw. The privacy of the respondents will be protected and the data gathered will be

confidential (Cleave, 2021). When anonymity is provided, it immediately puts

respondents at ease and encourages the respondents to answer truthfully, which is great

when the researchers are trying to get a more honest and accurate picture of the subject of

investigation, such as when the researchers are surveying through questionnaires (Cleave,

2021). The respondents were provided with the opportunity to offer informed consent.

Moreover, respondents have rights to withdraw from the study at any stage if they wish to

do so. They were told that their participation will be entirely optional, and all data

gathered for this study was kept strictly confidential.

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CHAPTER 3

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data that was collected

from the respondents, tracing the employability of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

graduates of Gordon College from Batch 2016-2020 and if there is a significant

relationship between the employability of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates

when grouped according to their profile.

1. Profile of the respondents

Table 1

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Age

AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

20-25 39 47%
26-30 37 44.6%
31-35 4 4.8%
36-40 3 3.6%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 1 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents

when grouped according to their age. This reveals that most of the respondents in

graduates of Gordon College Bachelor of Science in Nursing batch 2016-2020 are at the

age of 20 to 25 years-old with a frequency of 39 or a percentage of 47% . While 37

respondents or 44.6% are at the age of 26 to 30 years old. Four respondents with a

percentage of 4.8% are at the age of 31 to 35 years-old. Lastly, three respondents or 3.6%

are at the age of 36 to 40 years-old.

Data from the NCES shows that most students graduate from college with a
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Bachelor’s degree at 22 to 24. However, some students take a gap year after high school,

which makes their graduating age 23-25. (Brunner N, 2023)

Table 2

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Sex

SEX FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Male 22 26.5%

Female 61 73.5%

TOTAL 83 100%

Table 2 presents the Gordon College Bachelor of Science in Nursing batch 2016

to 2020 graduates’ distribution according to their sex. Out of 83 respondents, most of the

graduates with a frequency of 61 or 73.5% were female, and 22 respondents or 26.5%

were male.

For years, nursing has been known to be a female-dominated profession.

Although, at present, employment opportunities are equally enjoyed by both male and

female nurses, female nurses still occupy a more significant portion of nursing positions.

According to the World Health Organization’s 2020 State of the World’s Nursing,

Nursing remains a highly gendered profession with associated biases in the workplace.

Approximately 90% of the nursing workforce is female, but nurses or women hold few

leadership positions in health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2020, women

represent around 90% of the global nursing workforce. This data indicates a significant

gender imbalance in the profession.

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Table 3

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Civil Status

CIVIL STATUS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Single 70 84.3%

Married 13 15.7%

Separated/Divorced 0 0%

Widow/Widower 0 0%

TOTAL 83 100%

Table 3 shows the total number and percentage of civil status of the respondents

among graduates of Gordon College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing Batch 2016-2020.

Out of 83 respondents, 70 respondents, or 84.3% are single, while 13 respondents, or

15.7% are married.

Survey from the Philippine Statistics Authority population census showed that the

number of single Filipinos rose between 2010 and 2015, even as the proportion of

married people shrank during the same period. According to an article entitled “Single

People, singles do more to maintain a diversity of interpersonal ties than married people”.

A survey showed that according to the nurses who are married, shift work has

negative consequences on family and social issues and disrupts social activities shared

with spouses, which significantly endangers their general health and therefore, shift work

to them is a great source of job and family conflict. (Waghely, Miri & Ghasemipour,

2009). On the other hand, there are some who choose to be single in nursing since health

care is one of a handful of industries that is continuing to grow and hire.

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Table 4

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to the Year

Graduated in Gordon College

YEAR GRADUATED FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

2015-2016 12 14.5%

2016-2017 15 18%

2017-2018 18 21.7%

2018-2019 19 22.9%

2019-2020 19 22.9%

TOTAL 83 100%

Table 4 presents their academic year of completion in their Bachelor’s Degree in

Nursing. The highest number of respondents came from Batch 2018-2019 which had 19

respondents with a percentage of 22.9% and Batch 2019-2020 which also had the same

number of respondents with a percentage of 22.9%. Batch 2017-2018 had a frequency of

18, or 21.7% and Batch 2016-2017 had a frequency of 15, or 18%. The least number of

respondents came from Batch 2015-2016 with 12 respondents with a percentage of

14.5%.

The Philippines is known for its high-quality nurses and their migration to other

countries because of its demands but the demand for nurses and its enrollment started to

decline during the year 2008 and so on. But after this year, nursing school enrollments

increased due to increased opportunities to migrate. The Philippines is well positioned to

respond to increased demand for nurses. Saudi Arabia and other countries were open for

nurses and migration. The number of nursing graduates increased faster than the

Philippines economy’s ability to absorb them. (Go, Calara, & Arends-Kuenning, 2015)

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Table 5

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their Highest

Educational Attainment

HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 76 91.6%
Units in Masters 6 7.2%
Masters Graduate 1 1.2%
Units in PhD 0 0%
PhD Graduate 0 0%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 5 shows that most of the respondents have the highest educational

attainment of having a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing which had 76

respondents with a total of 91.6%. Meanwhile, there are six respondents who had taken

units in masters with a total of 7.2%. And lastly, among the total of 83 respondents of

Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates of Gordon College batch 2016-2020, there was

one of them who had graduated with a master’s degree with a total of 1.2%.

According to Gwynedd Mercy University (2023), on the journey to becoming a

registered practicing nurse (RN), formal education is a requirement that cannot be

amended. Almost all nursing jobs, with a few exceptions, call for a bachelor’s degree.

Applicants with associate degrees may qualify from some roles, while applicants with

advanced degrees may be required for others. The minimal qualifications needed to

become a practicing registered nurse (RN) is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),

and passing the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE). Higher-level degrees,

like a Master of Science in Nursing, require additional education and passing specialty

certification examinations.

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Table 6

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their

Examinations Taken

EXAMINATIONS TAKEN FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 1 1%

Health Authority Abu Dhabi. UAE (HAAD) 2 2%

International English Language Testing 2 2%

System (IELTS)
National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX- 16 15.8%
RN)
National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) 2 2%

Nursing and Midwifery Council Test (NMC 1 1%

CBT)
Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE) 73 72.2%

Prometric Exam (Saudi Council Exam) 2 2%

Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) 2 2%

TOTAL 101 100%

Table 6 above reveals that most of the respondents with the frequency of 73 or a

percentage of 72.2% have taken the Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE). It is followed by 16

respondents with the percentage of 15.8% who have taken the National Council

Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN). Meanwhile, there are two respondents or 2% each for

those who have taken the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB), National Medical Admission

Test (NMAT), Health Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE (HAAD), International English

Language Testing System (IELTS) and Prometric Exam (Saudi Council Exam). The least

number of respondents have taken the Nursing and Midwifery Council Test (NMC CBT)

with the frequency of one or a percentage of 1%, and Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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with another frequency of one with a percentage of 1%.

According to the guidelines set forth in Republic Act No. 7164, also known as the

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC)

administers the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam as a uniform test to regulate the

professional practice of nursing in the nation.

Table 7

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their Status of

Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination

STATUS OF PHILIPPINE NURSING

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Passed 68 82%
Underboard 5 6%
Did not Take 10 12%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 7 shows the status of Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination in Batch

2016-2020 of Gordon College. Out of 83 respondents, there are 68 respondents who

passed the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination with a percentage of 82%.

Meanwhile, there are five respondents or 6% who are under-board, and 10 respondents

who did not take the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination with a percentage of

12%.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 13,019 out of

28,506 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the

cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena,

Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last November and June 2016. 9,757

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out of 24,045 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination last 2017 and 9,137 out of 21,906

passed last 2018. In 2019, 12,686 out of 23,507 and 5,008 out of 7,746 passed the Nurse

Licensure Examination last July 2021 for Batch 2020.

Table 8

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their

Examinations Passed

PERCENTAGE
EXAMINATIONS PASSED FREQUENCY
(%)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 1 4.16%

Health Authority Abu Dhabi. UAE 2 8.33%

(HAAD)

International English Language 2 8.33%

Testing System (IELTS)

National Council Licensure Exam 12 50%

(NCLEX-RN)

National Medical Admission Test 2 8.33%

(NMAT)

Nursing and Midwifery Council Test 1 4.16%

(NMC CBT)

Prometric Exam (Saudi Council 2 8.33%

Exam)
Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) 2 8.33%
TOTAL 24 100%

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Table 8 shows the professional examinations passed of the BSN Batch 2016-2020

of Gordon College. Out of 83 respondents, only 12 respondents passed the National

Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) with a percentage of 50%. Meanwhile,

there are two respondents or 8.3% each who passed the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB),

National medical Admission test (NMAT), Health Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE (HAAD),

International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Prometric Exam (Saudi

Council Exam). There was also one respondent or 4.2% who passed the Nursing and

Midwifery Council test (NCM CBT), and another one respondent or 4.2% who passed

the Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Overall, there are 24 graduates who passed the

other professional examinations out of 83 graduates who answered the survey.

According to The Princeton Review, the NCLEX-RN, which stands for the

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (RN), is a computer

adaptive test that is required for nursing graduates to successfully pass to be licensed as a

Registered Nurse in the US and Canada. The NCLEX is administered by the National

Council of the State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and is required for Licensure in all US

states and territories. It is available in a wide range of countries, including the Philippines.

It is not necessary for interested people to be in the United States to take the exam. The

Philippines is one of many countries where the NCLEX is available for testing.

According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency, 92,277 nurses from

the Philippines were deployed to other countries between 2012 and 2016. (Hapal, 2017)

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2. Employability of the BSN graduates of Gordon College year 2016-2020

Table 9

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their

Employment Status

EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
RESPONDENTS
Employed 65 78.31%
Unemployed 7 8.43%
Underemployed 10 12.05%
Never been Employed 1 1.21%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 9 displays the employment status of Gordon College’s BSN class of 2016-

2020. 65 respondents or 78.31% of the total, are employed while 10 respondents or

12.05% are underemployed and seven respondents or 8.43% are unemployed. One

respondent with a percentage of 1.21% said he/she has never been employed. This

reveals that the majority of the respondents who graduated from Gordon College are

employed and currently working.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Philippines unemployment

rate improved at 4.2% in its labor force survey conducted in November 2022, from 4.5%

in October 2022 and 6.5% in November 2021. The employment rate was placed at 95.8%

in November 2022, the highest recorded employment rate since April 2005.

According to the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA), the Philippines has seen a

significant increase in the number of nursing graduates in recent years, resulting in an

over saturated job market. The supply of nursing graduates often exceeds the demand for

nurses, leading to intense competition and underemployment.

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Table 10

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Reasons why

the Respondents are not Employed

REASONS WHY THE RESPONDENTS

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
ARE NOT EMPLOYED
Advanced or Further Study 5 62.5%

Family concern and decided not to find a job 2 25%

Health-Related reason (s) 0 0%

Lack of Opportunity 0 0%

No job opportunity 0 0%

Did not look for a job 1 12.5%

TOTAL 8 100%

Table 10 above represents the reason (s) why the respondents are not employed,

out of 83 respondents eight of them are not employed, according to the survey the most

reason why the eight respondents are not employed, five of the respondents or 62.5% are

advanced or further study, two of the respondents or 25% are family concern and decided

to to find a job, meanwhile one respondent or 12.5% did not look for a job.

According to the Philippine Statistics authorities, 2.37 million Filipinos, or 4.8%

of the population, would be unemployed in January 2023.The anticipated speed is not

reached. Compared to the 6.4% unemployment rate that was recorded in the same month

in 2022, this anticipated percentage is lower.

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Table 11

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Present

Employment Status

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Regular/ Permanent 63 84%

Temporary 1 1.3%
Casual 2 2.7%

Contractual 8 10.7%
Self-Employed 1 1.3%

TOTAL 75 100%

Table 11 represents the graduate’s present employment status, out of 83

respondents, 75 respondents are working; 63 respondents or 84% are Regularly or

Permanently employed; eight respondents or 10.7% are Contractually employed, two

respondents or 2.7% are Casually employed, one respondent or 1.3% is Temporarily

employed, and the remaining one or 1.3% is Self-Employed.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, workers in full-time employment

or those working 40 hours or more per week registered a gain of 6.1% (1.658 million)

during the period while part-time workers decreased by 1.174 million. Further, the

number of wage and salary workers went up substantially by 1.012 million (4.0%) while

self-employed workers and unpaid family workers posted declines of 4.3% (-480,000)

and 9.8% (-205,000), respectively. Also, the category of workers employed were mainly

contractual/project-based workers (66.9%) or (199,990)and probationary workers (24.6%

or 73,455). A close second in terms of its share to total non regular workers (23.9% or

274,014). This number also represents 29.7% of its total industry workforce.

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Table 12

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to their Present

Occupation

PRESENT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

OCCUPATION
Assistant Manager 1 1.2%
Associate 2 2.4%
BPO 1 1.2%
Cannon Crew Member 1 1.2%
Client Services 1 1.2%
Practitioner
Clinical Instructor 1 1.2%
Medical Assistant 1 1.2%
Medical Coder- Auditor 1 1.2%
Medicine Technician 1 1.2%
Nurse 59 71.1%
Nursing Assistant 1 1.2%
Quality Analyst 1 1.2%
Sales Executive 1 1.2%
Self- Employed 1 1.2%
Senior Operation Logistic 1 1.2%
Senior Process Executive 1 1.2%
Unemployed 8 9.6%
TOTAL 83 100%

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Table 12 above represents the present occupation of batch 2016 to 2020 graduates

of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing of Gordon College. Most 59 respondents or 71.1%

of them work as nurses with different specialties. Eight respondents with a percentage of

9.6% have no present occupation. Meanwhile, two respondents with a percentage of 3.6%

works as an associate, and 14 careers, such as clinical instructor, nursing assistant,

medical assistant, medical coder-auditor, medicine technician, BPO employee, client

service practitioner, quality analyst, senior operation logistic, senior process executive,

cannon crew member, assistant manager, sales executive, and self-employed got a

frequency of one or a percentage of 1.2% each of the total samples.

In the Philippines, only 50-60% of nursing graduates become professional nurses

eligible to practice as nurses in the country. However, and estimated 1.2 million

graduates are at risk of unemployment or underemployment because of a rising mismatch

between their skills and the training needed (Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union

Congress of the Philippines, 2017). Expressly, a mismatch among registered nurses has

been noted. More than 200,000 registered nurses in the country work in a non-healthcare-

related setting. This phenomenon stems from low wage compensation, limited career

opportunities, poor working environments, and a lack of benefits. (Li et al., 2015)

Nursing is generally considered a high-demand profession, and nursing graduates

often have favorable employment prospects. Many countries experience a high rate of

nursing graduates finding employment as nurses within a specific period after graduation.

National nursing workforce reports or surveys conducted by government agencies or

nursing associations. (WHO, 2016)

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Table 13

Profile of Nursing graduates According to the Employment if practicing Nursing

profession as to Work Setting

OCCUPATION OF THE
RESPONDENTS RELATED TO THE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
NURSING PROFESSION
Hospital 51 78.4%
Clinic 7 10.8%
Center 1 1.5%
Community 4 6.2%
Academe (College of Nursing) 2 3.1%
TOTAL 65 100%

Table 13 represent the graduates’ occupation related to the nursing profession, out

of 65 respondents; 51 respondents or 78.4% are working under the Hospital; seven or

10.8% respondents are working under the Clinic, four or 6.2% respondents are working

under the Community, two or 3.1% respondents are under the Academe (College of

Nursing) and one respondent or 1.5% is working under the Health Center,

According to INQUIRER, over half a million nurses make a central contribution

to the Philippines’ targets related to a range of health priorities, including universal health

coverage, noncommunicable diseases, mental health, disaster preparedness and response,

and patient safety. The nature of nursing, as a caring profession, makes nurses crucial to

improve the quality of life of every Filipino who is facing the health and social impacts of

the pandemic. Despite Filipino nurses being under-resourced, underutilized, and taken for

granted, our nurses remain invisible in policy debates where they still stick to their

professions to serve the people and the country.

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Table 14

Profile of Nursing graduates According to the Employment if not aligned in Nursing

profession as to Work Setting

OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
UNRELATED TO THE NURSING PROFESSION
Officials of Government and Special-Interest
Organizations, Corporate Executive, Managers, 4 40%
Managing Proprietors, and Supervisors
Technicians and Associate Professionals 4 40%

Clerks 0 0%
Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers 2 20%

Farmer, Forestry Workers, and Fishermen 0 0%

Trades and Related Workers 0 0%

Plan and Machine Operators and Assemblers 0 0%

Laborers and Unskilled Workers 0 0%

TOTAL 10 100%

Table 14 represent the graduate’s occupation unrelated to the nursing profession,

out of 10 respondents; four respondents or 40% are working under Officials of

Government and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate Executive, Managers,

Managing Proprietors, and Supervisors; four respondents or 40% are working under

Technicians and Associate Professionals, and two respondents or 20% are working under

Service worker and Shop and Market Sales Workers.

According to the International Labour Organization, the sectors facing a low risk

of job disruption due to the COVID-19 crisis in the Philippines are agriculture, forestry,

and fishing; Public administration and defense including compulsory social security;

education; and human health and social work activities.

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Table 15

Profile of Nursing graduates According to Place of Work

PLACE OF WORK FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Local 61 73.5%
Abroad 22 26.5%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 15 shows the graduate’s work place out of 83 respondents; 61 respondents

are currently working locally with a percentage of 73.5%, and 22 respondents are

working abroad with a percentage of 26.5%.

In the year 2019, medical professions, such as nursing, became in high demand in

all countries, including the Philippines, and as a result, the government increased the

wages of health workers, allowing Filipino nurses to work in both private and public

institutions (Republic of the Philippines, 2021). Due to the pandemic’s peak in 2020, the

Department of Foreign Affairs released travel restrictions to all travelers, preventing

locals from vacationing or working abroad. (Department of Foreign Affairs, 2020.

Table 16

Profile of Nursing graduates According to their First Job after College

FIRST JOB FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Yes 33 39.8%
No 50 60.2%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 16 indicates the graduates’ occupation as their first job after college. Out of

83 respondents, 33 respondents with a percentage of 39.8% answered yes as this is their

first job after college, while 50 respondents with a percentage of 60.2% answered no as

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this is not their first job after college.

Finding a job after graduation can be difficult. According to the University of

Washington (UW), it takes the average college graduate three to six months to secure

employment after graduation. To pay the bills or obtain extra experience, 73% out of

2020 graduates surveyed by Monster took a job that did not fit their career goals. The

University of Washington data added that 53% of college graduates were unemployed or

working a job that doesn’t require a bachelor's degree. (Korpar, 2022)

Table 17

Profile of Nursing graduates According to their Curriculum Relevant to their First

Job

CURRICULUM RELEVANT TO FIRST FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

JOB
Yes 70 84.33%
No 13 15.67%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 17 represents the first job related to their curriculum, out of 83 respondents;

70 respondents with a percentage of 84.33% of the total answered yes to the survey,

while 13 respondents with a percentage of 15.67% answered no. This reveals that the

majority of the respondents who graduate from Gordon College are practicing their first

job related to their course.

Despite the statistics and the newspaper headlines, there are still many young

Filipinos who are determined to pursue nursing no matter what the cost. Most nursing

graduates are encouraged to find jobs in the call centers that are sprouting up throughout

the Philippines, some of which are taking advantage of their medical knowledge by

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offering back-office services for hospitals and clinics. (McGeown, 2012)

Table 18

Profile of Nursing graduates According to Job Level Position on their First Job

JOB LEVEL POSITION

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
(30.1 First Job)

Rank or Clerical 31 37.35%

Professional, Technical or Supervisory 25 30.12%
Managerial or Executive 1 1.2%
Unanswered 26 31.33%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 18 shows the first job level position of the BSN Batch 2016-2020, and there

are 31 graduates who answered the survey are under rank or Clerical with a percentage of

37.35%. There are 26 respondents with a percentage of 31.33% revealed unanswered,

and 25 respondents with a percentage of 30.12% who are under Professional, Technical,

or Supervisory as their job level position. Also, there is one respondent with a percentage

of 1.2% who is under Managerial or Executive as his/her job level.

According to the Labor Law Philippines, rank-and-file employees are those who

are not managerial employees or supervisory employees. A staff nurse is a non

supervisory nurse who provides routine healthcare to patients in a healthcare facility.

This means that staff nurses typically report to higher-ranking nurses or healthcare

professionals, such as nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, directors

of nursing or doctors. The title of staff nurse typically refers to nurses who work in

hospitals, but staff nurses can also work in nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities or

psychiatric care facilities.

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Table 19

Profile of Nursing graduates According to Job Level Position on their Current/

Present Job

JOB LEVEL POSITION

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)
(30.2 Current / Present Job)
Rank or Clerical 19 22.9%
Professional, Technical or Supervisory 43 51.8%
Managerial or Executive 5 6.02%
Unanswered 16 19.28%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 19 shows the current or present job level position of the BSN Batch 2016-

2020, and there are 43 respondents who are under Professional, Technical, or Supervisory

with a percentage of 51.8%. There are 19 respondents or 22.9% who are under Rank or

Clerical as their job level position, and there are five respondents or 6.02% who are under

Managerial or Executive as his/her job level position. Also, there are 16 respondents with

a percentage of 19.28 revealed unanswered.

According to the World Health Organization (June 2020), the nursing profession

encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,

groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of

health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Nurses

play a critical role in health care and are often the unsung heroes in health care facilities

and emergency response. Additionally, in accordance with the Labor Law Philippines,

supervisory employees are those who, in the interest of the employer, effectively

recommend such managerial actions if the exercise of such authority is not merely

routinary or clerical in nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

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Table 20

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Gross

Monthly

GROSS MONTHLY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE (%)

Below Php 5,000.00 1 1.2%
Php 5,000.00 to less than Php 10,000.00 10 12%
Php 10,000.00 to less than Php 15,000.00 15 18.1%

Php 15,000.00 to less than Php 20,000.00 16 19.3%

Php 20,000.00 to less than Php 25,000.00 18 21.7%

Php 25,000.00 and above 23 27.7%
TOTAL 83 100%

Table 20 above reveals that most of the respondents with the frequency of 23 with

a percentage of 27.7% have a monthly grossing of Php 25,000.00 and above. It is

followed by 18 respondents with a percentage of 21.7% who have initial monthly

grossing of Php 20,000.00 to less than Php 25,000.00. Meanwhile, there are 16

respondents with a percentage of 19.3% who have the initial monthly grossing ranges

from Php 15,000.00 to less than Php 20,000.00, and 15 respondents or 18.1% that have

Php 10,000.00 to less than Php 15,000.00. Also, 10 respondents with a percentage of 12%

whose initial monthly grossing ranges from Php 5,000.00 to less than Php 10,000.00. The

least number of respondents with the frequency of one with a percentage of 1.2% have

the initial monthly grossing of below Php 5,000.00.

According to Philstar Global, nurses in private hospitals reportedly get paid

around Php 12,000 a month, while those employed in government-run institutions are

entitled to Salary grade 15 or just over Php 35,000.

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Table 21

Correlation of Age and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Employment Status 83 110 1.325301 0.466059

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 4.391566 1 4.391566 8.668503 0.003708 3.898787
Within Groups 83.08434 164 0.506612

Total 87.4759 165

Table 21 shows that there is a significant relationship between the groups based

on age and employment status, indicating that these factors influence the measurements

under consideration. The F-value and p-value provide evidence of this relationship,

supporting the rejection of the null hypothesis.

According to the National Library Medicine, Research on the correlation between

employment status and age has been consistently conducted. The results of a study

completed at an early stage of this research, which were confirmed in late studies, show

that when people reach a certain age, their employment status significantly decreases.

According to the American Nurses Association, contrary to the prevailing

outcome, as nursing professionals gain experience and develop their skills, they may seek

career advancement opportunities such as becoming nurse managers, educators, or

pursuing leadership roles. Age, in this case, might be less of a determining factor

compared to experience, qualifications, and the ability to demonstrate leadership and

management abilities.

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Table 22

Correlation of Age and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Present Employment
Status 75 108 1.44 1.114595

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
3.90176
Between Groups 1.747467 1 1.747467 2.140638 0.145454 1
Within Groups 127.3475 156 0.81633

Total 129.0949 157

Table 22 shows that the ANOVA results suggest that there is no statistically

significant relationship between the two groups based on age and present employment

status. Further analysis or consideration of additional variables may be required to draw

more conclusive insights from the data.

According to the National Library of Medicine, Age can affect present

employment status in various ways. Older workers may face age discrimination, which

can hinder their job prospects, while younger workers may find it challenging to gain

employment due to a lack of experience. In some cases, companies may prefer to hire

workers of a certain age range, which means that those outside of this range may have

limited opportunities. However, it's important to note that age should not be a barrier to

employment. Many companies recognize the value of having a diverse workforce, which

includes employees of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

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Table 23

Correlation of Age and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Present Occupation 81 830 10.24691 10.13827

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 3029.309 1 3029.309 573.3512 4.31E-55 3.899502
Within Groups 855.9292 162 5.283514

Total 3885.238 163

Table 23 suggests that there is a statistically significant relationship between the

groups based on present occupation. However, further post-hoc analyses or additional

information would be needed to determine the specific nature of the relationship and to

explore potential relationships between age, occupation, and any other relevant variables.

According to the University of Nebraska Ohama, Age certainly plays a role in

determining one's present occupation. For example, younger individuals may choose to

pursue careers that require more physical demands or involve working irregular hours,

while older individuals may prefer occupations that are less physically demanding and

offer more stability. Additionally, as people grow older, they may gain more knowledge

and experience in a particular field, which can help them advance to higher-level

positions within that field. Finally, some individuals may choose to change careers later

in life, either due to changes in personal interests or life circumstances, such as retirement.

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Table 24

Correlation of Age and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.295181 1 0.295181 0.793131 0.37446 3.898787
Within Groups 61.03614 164 0.372172

Total 61.33133 165

Table 24 shows that the ANOVA results indicate that there is no significant

relationship in age or place of work between the two groups. The variability observed

within each group is relatively small compared to the overall variation. This analysis

suggests that age and place of work are not influencing factors in this context, based on

the provided data.

According to the International Labour Organization, Age can also affect the

choice of place of work which contradicts the result.. Younger individuals may be more

willing to relocate or work in urban areas to pursue career opportunities, while older

individuals may prefer to work closer to home or in rural areas. Additionally, as people

age, they may prioritize work-life balance and choose jobs that offer more flexible

schedules or the ability to work from home. Additionally, some older individuals may

choose to work part-time or take on contractual work to supplement their retirement

income. Ultimately, age influences people's preferences for work environments and job

structures, and those factors can play a role in determining where they choose to work.

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Table 25

Correlation of Age and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
First Job 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.096386 1 0.096386 0.244138 0.621894 3.898787
Within Groups 64.74699 164 0.394799

Total 64.84337 165

Table 25 shows the ANOVA results that there is no significant relationship

between the groups categorized by age and first job. The p-value is greater than the

chosen significance level (usually 0.05), suggesting that any observed relationship

between the groups is likely due to chance.

According to ILO, this report analyzes labor market transitions in Peru to explore

how the characteristics of a young person’s first job affect the quality of employment

later in life. Based on the school-to-work transition survey (SWTS) run in 2012, the

analysis concludes that having a high-quality first job (for example, with a written

contract) significantly increases the probability of getting other high-quality jobs later in

life.

For older workers as opposed to younger ones, there was a larger correlation

between dependency and work engagement. Organizations may profit by presenting older

workers with interdependent duties and younger workers with interaction with

stakeholders outside the business because greater engagement and satisfaction in an age-

diverse workforce is vital. (Fazi, L., et al., 2019)

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Table 26

Correlation of Age and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Curriculum Relevant to the first
job 83 96 1.156627 0.133706

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 10.12651 1 10.12651 29.74579 1.78E-07 3.898787
Within Groups 55.83133 164 0.340435

Total 65.95783 165

Table 26 suggests that there are statistically significant relationships between the

groups for both the "Age" and "Curriculum Relevant to the First Job" variables,

indicating that these variables have a significant impact on the observed outcomes.

According to Inside Higher Ed, Age affects what companies appreciate as well.

Older employers value drive and work ethics more than younger ones. Employers who

are younger place a higher importance on employees' analytical talents, creative thinking,

civic participation, and civic skills. Additionally, younger employers value leadership and

empathy more than older ones.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for 25 to 34-year-olds

with greater levels of education, the employment rate was higher. For instance, people

with a bachelor's or higher degree had the greatest employment rate. The employment

rate for those with some college experience was greater than the rate for people with a

high school diploma, which was higher than the rate for people without a high school

diploma.

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Table 27

Correlation of Age and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
2.7.1 Job Level Position [Rank or
Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
2.7.2 Job Level Position
[Professional, Technical or
Supervisory] 49 83 1.693878 0.216837
2.7.3. Job Level Position
[Managerial or Executive] 6 11 1.833333 0.166667

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
2.65744
Between Groups 4.970879 3 1.65696 4.468645 0.00476 9
Within Groups 63.40626 171 0.370797

Total 68.37714 174

Table 27 shows that there is a significant relationship between the groups based

on age and job level positions. The p-value of 0.00476 indicates that the observed

relationships are unlikely to have occurred by chance alone. Therefore, there is evidence

to suggest that age and job level positions have an impact on the observed outcomes, as

indicated by the significant F-value.

The research found that employee desires vary greatly due to age and tenure

within the organization.The youngest and least-tenured employees are the most likely to

desire opportunities for promotion and advancement, while the most-tenured and oldest

employees are more likely to desire opportunities for development and training in the

workplace. (Brown, 2022)

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Table 28

Correlation of Age and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Age 83 137 1.650602 0.547164
Gross Monthly 83 358 4.313253 2.022627

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 294.2229 1 294.2229 228.9858 6.13E-33 3.898787
Within Groups 210.7229 164 1.284896

Total 504.9458 165

Table 28 indicates that there is a statistically significant relationship between the

groups in terms of age and gross income. This finding suggests that age and gross income

are likely to influence the observed relationship between the groups. However, additional

information is needed to fully interpret the results, such as the specific levels or

categories within the age and gross income variables and their respective effects on the

group differences.

According to Elsevier Inc, Over the course of their lifetime, every member of

society sees their income increase. For every society, this dynamic generates a statistical

correlation between age and income. In this study, we examine the age-related changes in

income distribution and find a stable joint distribution function for these variables. This

study makes an effort to investigate how age, income, and financial planning relate to one

another. Additionally, it investigates the relationship between age, income, and the

selection of investment goods. The majority of people have set financial objectives,

according to analysis. But they have no idea how to achieve their long-term financial

objectives. (Dam, L., 2017)

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Table 29

Correlation of Sex and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Employment
Status 83 110 1.325301 0.466059

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.150602 1 0.150602 0.454143 0.501323 3.898787
Within Groups 54.38554 164 0.331619

Total 54.53614 165

Table 29 shows that based on the analysis, there is no significant relationship

observed between sex and employment status. The p-value suggests that any differences

in the outcome variable (not provided) among the groups defined by sex and employment

status are likely due to random chance.

In contrast to the result, according to PubMed Central (2018) , men and women's

opinions of their employability in different work circumstances (employment and

unemployment) are influenced by their sex and gender identity. This underlines the

necessity of feminism-inspired changes to combat discrimination at work and in the job

search in order to create a society with greater equality.

However, and on the other side sex and gender identity do play a role in shaping

employability perceptions of young men and women in different labor contexts. With the

exception of feminine men, androgynous women and unemployed men both had the

greatest perceptions of their employability. It shows that young men and women's

opinions of their employability in employment and unemployment scenarios are

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influenced by sex and gender identity. This underlines the necessity of feminism-inspired

changes to combat discrimination at work and in the job search in order to create a

society with greater equality.

Table 30

Correlation of Sex and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Present Employment Status 83 140 1.686747 1.583603

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
3.8987
Between Groups 7.379518 1 7.379518 8.287954 0.004523 87
Within Groups 146.0241 164 0.890391

Total 153.4036 165

Table 30 shows that comparing the p-value to a significance level (commonly set

at 0.05), we observe that the p-value is less than the significance level, indicating a

statistically significant relationship between sex and present employment status.

According to the International Labor Association, compared to 10.5% of men,

15% of working-age women worldwide would like to work but are unemployed. Since

2005 to 2022, this gender disparity has essentially not changed. Contrarily, because

women are disproportionately left out of the definition of unemployed, the rates of

unemployment around the world for men and women are fairly comparable. The

employment gap is more acute in developing nations, where the percentage of women

who are jobless exceeds 24,9% in low-income nations. Men in the same category have a

similar rate of 16.6%, which is alarmingly high but much lower than that for women.

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Table 31

Correlation of Sex and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Present
Occupation 83 857 10.3253 10.44167

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 3406.651 1 3406.651 640.4172 1.62E-58 3.898787
Within Groups 872.3855 164 5.319424

Total 4279.036 165

Table 31 shows that based on the ANOVA results, there is a significant

relationship between the groups for both the "Sex" and "Present Occupation" variables.

The F-value and p-value indicate that the relationships observed are statistically

significant.

According to Revel Preview, the chief way that gender inequality occurs in the

workforce is by occupational sex segregation. Occupational sex segregation refers to

women’s and men’s different concentrations in different occupations, different industries,

different jobs, and different levels in a workplace hierarchy. Because different

occupations are seen as more “appropriate” for one gender or the other, the fact that one

job is paid more than another is often seen as resulting from qualities associated with the

job, not the gender of the person doing the job. But research has shown that jobs seen as

“feminine” are paid less regardless of the kind of work they are performing.

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Table 32

Correlation of Sex and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 9.162651 1 9.162651 46.4687 1.69E-10 3.898787
Within Groups 32.33735 164 0.197179

Total 41.5 165

Table 32 results indicate that there is a statistically significant relationship

between the groups based on the variables "Sex" and "Place of Work." The variability

between the groups is significantly greater than the variability within the groups.

According to Career Research (2016) , numerous attitudes, behaviors, and results

related to careers are influenced by gender. This covers decisions about a career,

experiences in a career, occupational health, attitudes at work, views of others, and

professional outcomes. In order to comprehend people's jobs, it is crucial to take gender

into account. Men and women choose different careers in significant ways, and a variety

of factors influence these variances. Men and women choose different careers in

significant ways, and a variety of factors influence these variances. Experiences with

socialization and the lifelong social learning that occurs when people interact with one

another play a significant part in this.

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Table 33

Correlation of Sex and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Is this your First Job after
college? 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 4.722892 1 4.722892 21.48663 7.23E-06 3.898787
Within Groups 36.04819 164 0.219806

Total 40.77108 165

Table 33 shows that the results of the ANOVA indicate that there are significant

relationships between the two groups being compared. The F-value obtained is much

larger than the critical F-value, and the p-value is extremely small. Therefore, we can

conclude that there is strong evidence to suggest that the variable being measured has a

significant relationship between the two groups.

According to the American Nurses Association, the age at which someone starts

their first job as a nurse can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and

choices. Some individuals may enter the nursing profession immediately after completing

their education in their early 20s, while others may start nursing as a second career later

in life, often in their 30s or beyond. The decision to start a nursing career at a particular

age can be influenced by factors such as educational attainment, personal circumstances,

prior work experience, and individual career goals. Some individuals may choose to gain

work experience in other fields before pursuing nursing, while others may enter nursing

directly after completing their nursing education.

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Table 34

Correlation of Sex and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
Is your First Job related to the 1.15662
course you took up in college? 83 96 7 0.133706

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
0.48795 0.48795 0.0877 3.8987
Between Groups 2 1 2 2.949378 98 87
27.1325 0.16544
Within Groups 3 164 2

27.6204
Total 8 165

Table 34 shows that the analysis suggests that there may not be a significant

relationship between the groups based on sex in terms of whether their first job is related

to their college course. However, further analysis of the within-group variability is

needed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between these

variables.

According to the American Nurses Association (2017), some nursing graduates

may have personal preferences for the type of nursing job or work environment they

desire. These preferences can be influenced by various factors, including gender norms

and societal expectations. For instance, some individuals may prefer working in settings

traditionally associated with their gender, such as men gravitating towards roles in

emergency medicine or women being more inclined towards community health nursing.

Such preferences can impact the choices made by nursing graduates when seeking their

first job.

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Table 35

Correlation of Sex and Job Level Position

SUMMARY

Groups Count Sum Average Variance

Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179

Job Level Position [Rank or
Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
Job Level Position [Professional,
Technical or Supervisory] 49 83 1.693878 0.216837
Job Level Position [Managerial or
Executive] 6 11 1.833333 0.166667

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
2.53E 2.6574
Between Groups 7.486817 3 2.495606 12.29558 -07 49

Within Groups 34.70747 171 0.202968

Total 42.19429 174

Table 35 shows that the statistical analysis suggests that there is a significant

relationship between the groups based on sex and job level positions. The p-value of

2.53E-07 indicates strong evidence against the null hypothesis, suggesting that the

observed relationship in means is not due to random chance alone. Therefore, we can

conclude that the variables of sex and job level position have a statistically significant

impact on the observed variations.

According to PubMed Central, women and men are exposed to different working

environments and different types of demands and tensions, even when they work in the

same sector and profession. Men are more likely to occupy higher positions. Women also

tend to remain in the same job longer than men, so their exposure to any existing risks is

longer-lasting.

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Table 36

Correlation of Sex and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Sex 83 105 1.26506 0.197179
What is your gross monthly earning in 4.31325
your first job after college? 83 358 3 2.022627

ANOVA
P- F
Source of Variation SS df MS F value crit
385.596 385.596 2.37 3.89
Between Groups 4 1 4 347.4145 E-42 8787
182.024 1.10990
Within Groups 1 164 3

567.620
Total 5 165

Table 36 results indicate that there are significant relationships in the gross

monthly earnings between the two groups (sex). The F-value is highly significant,

suggesting that the observed relationships are not due to random chance.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), statistically, P17,000 is

well beyond the minimum wage in the Philippines, which ranges from P290 to P537,

depending on the region.The Philippines has daily minimum wage rates that vary from

region to region, ranging from PHP316 (US$6.57) to P537 (US$11.17) a day for 2021.

The wages are set by tripartite regional wage boards located in every region. ASEAN

Briefing reports this to be higher in comparison to neighboring countries like Vietnam

and Indonesia but is still among the lowest in Asia. And based on the 2015 data from

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), a household of 5 needs at least P9,140 each month

to cover basic expenses.

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Table 37

Correlation of Civil Status and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Employment Status 83 110 1.325301 0.466059

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS Df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 1.180723 1 1.180723 3.937286 0.048895 3.898787
Within Groups 49.18072 164 0.299882

Total 50.36145 165

Table 37 suggests that there are significant relationships between the groups in

terms of Civil Status and Employment Status. These findings indicate that these variables

have an influence on the outcomes being measured, and further investigation may be

warranted to understand the underlying factors contributing to these relationships.

According to the International Labour Organization (2020, May 15), single people

are more likely to be employees than married people, and this is more pronounced for

women. The share of employed people is larger for single women than married women in

97% of countries with data, and for single men than married men in 87% of countries

with data.

Married people who are unemployed find it harder to secure a suitable job and

remain unemployed for longer. The share of long-term unemployed (those unemployed

for a year or longer) is higher for married people than for single people. This suggests

that the lower unemployment rates of married people may be due to their becoming

discouraged in their job search or devoting themselves to household activities, and it is

especially true for women.

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Table 38

Correlation of Civil Status and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Present Employment
Status 83 140 1.686747 1.583603

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
3.8987
Between Groups 11.66265 1 11.66265 13.58248 0.00031 87
Within Groups 140.8193 164 0.858654

Total 152.4819 165

Table 38 shows that the ANOVA results suggest that there are significant

relationships between the groups based on Civil Status and Present Employment Status.

The Between Groups variation explains a substantial amount of the total variation

(11.66265 out of 152.4819). This indicates that these two factors have a notable impact

on the observed relationship in the data. The p-value of 0.00031 indicates strong evidence

against the null hypothesis, further supporting the conclusion of significant group

relationships.

According to the American Psychological Association, those that are not married

have greater flexibility when it comes to their work. Not only is this, but somebody that is

single is more likely to be more proactive and aggressive in their job search because they

may not have any form of financial support. When a man is married, he is considered to

be socially supported and is seen as having less family or role conflict with work roles,

whereas when a woman is married, she is considered to have more social responsibilities,

contributing to greater work or family role conflict (Nadler & Stockdale, 2012).

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Table 39

Correlation of Civil Status and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Present Occupation 81 830 10.24691 10.13827

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 3387.462 1 3387.462 667.5813 2.43E-59 3.899502
Within Groups 822.0256 162 5.074232

Total 4209.488 163

Table 39 indicates a significant relationship between Civil Status and Present

Occupation, as supported by a low p-value and a high F-value. The data suggests that

these two variables are associated and have an influence on each other.

According to the International Labour Organization, respondents’ marital status

also seems to be correlated with their occupation, with a strong gender pattern. Their

research data suggest that marriage pushes men to strive for career advancement and

reach highly skilled positions, while it often has the opposite effect on women’s careers.

Additionally, in accordance with the findings presented in Michelle N. Fajardo’s

research, single career women claimed that they were satisfied and motivated to work and

were financially secured and fulfilled in their professional growth and advancement.

Furthermore, the primary sources of their happiness were their families and friends, who

were very loving and supportive of them. They also enjoyed freedom and independence

because they do not have marital obligations and parental responsibilities

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Table 40

Correlation of Civil Status and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 13.87952 1 13.87952 83.89343 2.05E-16 3.898787
Within Groups 27.13253 164 0.165442

Total 41.01205 165

Table 40 shows that the ANOVA results suggest that there is a significant

relationship between the Civil Status and Place of Work groups based on the given data.

The variability between the groups is considerably larger than the variability within each

group, indicating that the two groups have distinct characteristics or effects on the

observed variable.

According to the Human Resource Director – Asia, if somebody is looking for a

job and is single or not married, it could be easier for them to find a job because they do

not have the same commitments as a married job seeker has.

Furthermore, as per the findings presented by the University of the Philippines -

Diliman Population Institute, single Filipinos are 17% more likely to migrate than

married individuals. This suggests that life events such as marriage are one of the reasons

for migration. When couples marry, there is an intention to settle in the place of

destination.

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Table 41

Correlation of Civil Status and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Is this your First Job after
college? 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
4.83E- 3.8987
Between Groups 8.246988 1 8.246988 43.85078 10 87
Within Groups 30.84337 164 0.188069

Total 39.09036 165

Table 41 shows that based on the ANOVA results, there is significant evidence to

suggest that the two groups, "Civil Status" and "Is this your First Job after college?",

significantly relate in their mean values.

According to Rensburg et al. (2019), research on the relationship between civil

status and employment status has been conducted. The findings of this study indicate that

there is a significant relationship between civil status and first job. However, given that

things change over time, it is crucial to continually assess how one's civil status and job

status are related.

According to Contributor (2018), the findings of this study indicate that there is a

significant relationship between civil status and first job. Because it is illegal for

companies to inquire about a prospective employee's marital status (among other private

matters), this fact may have a significant impact on their ability to get employment due to

the opportunity for greater flexibility.

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Table 42

Correlation of Civil Status and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.15662
Civil Status 83 96 7 0.133706
Is your First Job related to the course 1.15662
you took up in college? 83 96 7 0.133706

ANOVA
P- F
Source of Variation SS df MS F value crit
3.89
3.55E- 3.55E- 878
Between Groups 14 1 14 2.66E-13 1 7
21.9277 0.13370
Within Groups 1 164 6

21.9277
Total 1 165

Table 42 suggests that the ANOVA results indicate that there is no significant

relationship between the two groups (Civil Status and First Job relevance to college

course). However, the specific nature and magnitude of this difference cannot be

discerned solely from the given information.

According to ILOSTAT, marital status might influence the type of job in various

ways. The result stated that 85% of married women have a higher share of own-account

workers than single women, and for married men have a higher share than single men

with 93%. Additionally, the share of employed who are contributing to the family

workers is larger for married women than single women in 75%, while it is larger for

married men than single men in only 13%. (2020, May 15)

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Table 43

Correlation of Civil Status and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
Job Level Position [Rank or Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
Job Level Position [Professional,
Technical or Supervisory] 49 83 1.693878 0.216837
Job Level Position [Managerial or
Executive] 6 11 1.833333 0.166667

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
10.5316 2.53E
Between Groups 4 3 3.510545 20.34744 -11 2.657449
29.5026
Within Groups 5 171 0.17253

40.0342
Total 9 174

Table 43 reveals that there is a significant relationship among the groups based on

both civil status and job level positions. The ANOVA results provide statistical evidence

supporting the presence of variation between these groups.

Civil status may have minimal direct impact on job level positions, but it can

indirectly influence career advancement. For instance, an individual's personal

circumstances and responsibilities, such as family commitments or availability for travel

or overtime, may affect their ability or willingness to take on higher-level positions or

work in demanding roles. Nursing requires a balance between work and personal life.

Marital status can influence an individual's ability to manage work-life commitments.

Single individuals without significant family responsibilities may have more flexibility to

pursue job level advancements or take on challenging roles that require greater time and

dedication. (Bianchi, S.M. & Spain, D., (2013)

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Table 44

Correlation of Civil Status and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Civil Status 83 96 1.156627 0.133706
What is your gross monthly earning
in your first job after college? 83 358 4.313253 2.022627

ANOVA
P-
valu F
Source of Variation SS df MS F e crit
3.89
8.65 878
Between Groups 413.5181 1 413.5181 383.5383 E-45 7
Within Groups 176.8193 164 1.078166

Total 590.3373 165

Table 44 suggests that civil status has a significant impact on the gross monthly

earnings in the first job after college. Further investigation and post-hoc tests may be

necessary to explore the specific relationship between the groups.

A study on the effect of decreased wages on college graduates. NASPA stated that

there is an impact of the monthly earnings to graduates because graduates are more likely

to find employment in the public and not-for-profit sectors—which typically pay less

than private and for-profit employers—graduates' monthly earnings. (Marcus, J., 2022)

According to Hendricks, S. (2022), the study stated that marital status has a

significant impact on the first-job monthly earnings. One important conclusion of the

study was to support the spouse's income which enables the other partner to hold out for

better work when looking for employment. Additionally, married people advance through

the levels of employment more quickly than single people, because they're aware of how

their spouse's capability to find employment is impacted by their existing income.

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Table 45

Correlation of Year Graduated and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686
College BSN 83 267 7 1.879224
1.32530
Employment Status 83 110 1 0.466059

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
3.93E- 3.898
Between Groups 148.488 1 148.488 126.6269 22 787
192.313 1.17264
Within Groups 3 164 2

340.801
Total 2 165

Table 45 suggests that the ANOVA results indicate that there is a statistically

significant relationship between the two groups. The between-groups variation accounts

for a substantial portion of the total variation, suggesting that the groups' relationships are

meaningful. The p-value being extremely small further strengthens this conclusion.

Therefore, the employment status of individuals appears to be influenced by the year they

graduated from Gordon College BSN.

According to Statista, among the distribution of employment in the Philippines by

employment sector, the most percentage accumulated is in the services sector where

nursing is included during the year 2016-2020 showing that the year the individuals

graduated is influenced by their employment status..

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Table 46

Correlation of Year Graduated and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686 1.87922
College BSN 83 267 7 4
1.68674 1.58360
Present Employment Status 83 140 7 3

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
97.1626 97.1626 56.1175 4.01E- 3.898
Between Groups 5 1 5 3 12 787
283.951 1.73141
Within Groups 8 164 3

381.114
Total 5 165

Table 46 indicates a significant relationship between the Year Graduated in

Gordon College BSN group and the Present Employment Status group. The p-value

suggests strong evidence against the null hypothesis, supporting the conclusion that there

is a meaningful variation between these two groups.

According to BBC News, individuals who graduated during the year 2016-2020

and other years are still determined to go into nursing despite the cost and being

encouraged to take a job outside the field. The success rate of a graduate to obtain a

position in the medical field is high due to demand even outside the country. As for the

individuals who are working in the non-medical field, they took advantage of the skills

and knowledge they gained by offering services related to the medical field. Although

others would prefer jobs outside of what they've learned where despite not having the

targeted position of employment, they still manage to be employed due to the difficulty

they faced in searching for a job related to the course they graduated.

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Table 47

Correlation of Year Graduated and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686
College BSN 83 267 7 1.879224
Present Occupation 83 857 10.3253 10.44167

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
2096.98 2096.98 7.38E 3.8987
Between Groups 8 1 8 340.3954 -42 87
1010.31 6.16044
Within Groups 3 164 7

3107.30
Total 1 165

Table 47 demonstrates that there is a significant relationship between the two

groups based on the chosen variables. The between-group variation is substantial,

indicating that the groups differ significantly in terms of the measured values. This

finding suggests that the factors of "Year Graduated in Gordon College BSN" and

"Present Occupation" have a significant impact on the observed differences.

According to Statista, individuals who graduated with a nursing degree during the

year 2016-2020 have a high percentage where it is aligned to their current occupation. It

shows that nurses accounted for nearly half of the total number of healthcare

professionals in the country where Region III or Central Luzon is the highest nationwide

among other regions

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Table 48

Correlation of Year Graduated and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686
College BSN 83 267 7 1.879224
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
91.1385 91.1385 5.63E- 3.8987
Between Groups 5 1 5 87.78503 17 87
170.265 1.03820
Within Groups 1 164 2

261.403
Total 6 165

Table 48 indicates a significant relationship between the groups "Year Graduated

in Gordon College BSN" and "Place of Work." The F-statistic and the p-value strongly

suggest that the mean values of the groups are not equal.

According to NLM and Kamphuis, J., The individuals had a gap in terms of

conflict with workload and adjustment to their job depending on their work setting but

maintained to stay as they started the activities and got used to the new transition and

served as their learning environment and made a bond in which they are active as nurses

in their perspective. It also shows that a majority reported competence acquisition to

practice the profession, assisting within the patient in its integrity along the ethics and

applying technical and scientific concepts of care from an early insertion of the

individuals in the scenarios of practices. Their perspective can operate as an indicator of

professional insertion, adjustments and curriculum changes as they are employed which

shows that the place of work and the year graduated is a factor an individual gain an

advantage in their current work.

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Table 49

Correlation of Year Graduated and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686
College BSN 83 267 7 1.879224
Is this your First Job after
college? 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
108.168 108.168 6.02E 3.89878
Between Groups 7 1 7 101.9662 -19 7
173.975 1.06082
Within Groups 9 164 9

282.144
Total 6 165

Table 49 suggests that the ANOVA results indicate that there is a significant

relationship between the two groups, suggesting that the variable being examined

(presumably related to their first job after college) has a notable impact on the outcomes

or experiences of individuals who graduated from Gordon College BSN.

According to the American Nurses Association, the availability of nursing jobs

may fluctuate over time based on factors such as population needs, healthcare policies,

and economic conditions. Graduates in certain years may find it easier or more

challenging to secure their first nursing job based on the demand-supply dynamics at the

time of their graduation. Nursing graduates' job prospects can be influenced by their

qualifications, skills, and experiences. Those who possess additional certifications,

specialized training, or relevant work experience may have an advantage in securing their

desired first job, regardless of the year of graduation.

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Table 50

Correlation of Year Graduated and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon 3.21686
College BSN 83 267 7 1.879224
Is your First Job related to the 1.15662
course you took up in college? 83 96 7 0.133706

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
176.150 176.150 1.19E 3.8987
Between Groups 6 1 6 175.0191 -27 87
165.060 1.00646
Within Groups 2 164 5

341.210
Total 8 165

Table 50 shows that based on the results of the ANOVA, we can conclude that

there is a significant relationship between the two groups. The variation between the

groups is much larger than the variation within the groups. This suggests that the factor of

whether the first job is related to the college course has a significant impact on the

observed values.

Education and Job experience are critical factors in determining success in any

field. Understanding the differences between these two important components can help

you make the most of your skills and qualifications.It’s important to understand the

impact of education on job opportunities. While education can help you qualify for

certain positions, it is not a guarantee of success. Employers consider many factors when

evaluating job applicants, such as experience, skills, and personal qualities.

(Gainsborough, H., 2023)

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Table 51

Correlation of Year Graduated and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in
Gordon College
BSN 83 267 3.216867 1.879224
Job Level Position
[Rank or Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
Job Level Position
[Professional,
Technical or
Supervisory] 49 83 1.693878 0.216837
Job Level Position
[Managerial or
Executive] 6 11 1.833333 0.166667

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
1.67E-
Between Groups 128.142 3 42.71399 42.30941 20 2.657449
Within Groups 172.6352 171 1.009562

Total 300.7771 174

Table 51 indicates a significant relationship between the groups in terms of their

job level positions. The relationship observed between the groups is unlikely to occur by

chance alone, suggesting that the job level positions have a substantial impact on the

observed relationships.

Starting your first job out of college for many means starting with an entry-level

position, as the description of such a job implies. This natural starting place helps

employees gain foundational knowledge about their industry and the company where

they work at a place within which they can grow. (Editorial Team, I., 2022)

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Table 52

Correlation of Year Graduated and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Year Graduated in Gordon
College BSN 83 267 3.216867 1.879224
What is your gross monthly
earning in your first job after
college? 83 358 4.313253 2.022627

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
1.13 3.898
Between Groups 49.88554 1 49.88554 25.57019 E-06 787
Within Groups 319.9518 164 1.950926

Total 369.8373 165

Table 52 suggests that there is a statistically significant relationship between the

year of graduation for BSN graduates from Gordon College and their gross monthly

earnings in their first job after college. This finding implies that factors beyond chance

are influencing the variations in earnings among these two groups.

Having a college degree automatically increases your chances of earning more.

The average salary for someone with a four-year degree is more than double that of

someone who didn’t graduate from high school. Some professions provide higher average

salaries than others, but many students may have misconceptions about their earning

potential after college. It's important to note that many factors can affect your earnings.

For example, your geographic location, setting of employment, job title and industry

experience can all affect your earnings post-graduation. It can also help you plan for your

lifestyle in adulthood and whether your ideal career will support that lifestyle. (Herrity, J.,

2023)

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Table 53

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Highest Educational
Attainment 83 159 1.915663 0.078166
Present Employment
Status 83 140 1.686747 1.583603

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 2.174699 1 2.174699 2.61733 0.107624 3.898787
Within Groups 136.2651 164 0.830885

Total 138.4398 165

Table 53 suggests that there is no strong evidence to support a significant

relationship between the highest educational attainment and the present employment

status among the individuals in the sample. However, further research with a larger

sample size or different methodologies may be necessary to obtain more conclusive

results.

According to research, higher education tends to get more opportunities for

employment. as the working world requires more efficient and highly qualified people.

Higher education is a predictor of employment while the benefits of higher education in

the working world are not as much as graduates require. In spite of that being said, the

researchers do not propose the explanations of changing effects on employment.

Moreover, it is not directly engaged with the changes and rates of supply and demand of

the labor market for higher education and employment. (Ali, M. & Jalal, H., 2018)

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Table 54

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Highest Educational 1.08433 0.07816
Attainment 83 90 7 6
1.11459
Present Employment Status 75 108 1.44 5

ANOVA
F
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value crit
4.98377 4.98377 8.74645 0.00358 3.90
Between Groups 9 1 9 9 5 1761
88.8896 0.56980
Within Groups 4 156 5

93.8734
Total 2 157

Table 54 shows that based on the ANOVA results and the significant p-value, it

can be concluded that there is a statistically significant relationship between the highest

educational attainment and present employment status.

According to OECD, education has a substantial impact on employment prospects

as countries depend upon a stable supply of well-educated workers to promote economic

development. Data on employment and unemployment rates – and how they evolve over

time – thus carry important information for policy makers about the supply, and potential

supply, of skills available to the labor market and about employers’ demand for these

skills. People with higher levels of education have better job prospects; the difference is

particularly marked between those who have attained upper secondary education and

those who have not. Tertiary graduates are more likely to be in work than non-graduates.

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Table 55

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Highest Educational
Attainment 83 159 1.915663 0.078166
Present Occupation 83 857 10.3253 10.44167

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
1.17E-
Between Groups 2934.964 1 2934.964 557.9866 54 3.898787
Within Groups 862.6265 164 5.259918

Total 3797.59 165

Table 55 indicates that there is a statistically significant relationship between the

groups of Highest Educational Attainment and Present Occupation, as evidenced by the

low p-value. This suggests that these groups are not similar in terms of the variable being

studied.

Education is a powerful tool for professional success. It’s a key ingredient to

landing a job and having a successful career. Employers look for applicants with

specialized skills, knowledge, and experience in their field. A college degree provides

evidence that you have the necessary qualifications and can be beneficial in helping you

stand out from other job applicants. Although a college degree may give you an edge in

the job market, it is not a requirement for all positions as you can often get a job with a

high school diploma or vocational training. If you are looking to gain specialized skills or

expertise, then a college degree may be necessary. (Gainsborough, H. 2023, February 10).

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Table 56

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Highest Educational
Attainment 83 159 1.915663 0.078166
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 1.355422 1 1.355422 9.845251 0.002019 3.898787
Within Groups 22.57831 164 0.137673

Total 23.93373 165

Table 56 reveals a significant relationship between the groups based on their

highest educational attainment and place of work. This suggests that these two factors

have a significant influence on the outcomes being measured. However, further analysis

and interpretation of the specific variables and their implications would be necessary to

fully understand the nature of these differences.

Nurses with higher levels of education generally have expanded opportunities for

both local and international employment. However, the specific factors that influence

their ability to work abroad may include licensure requirements, language proficiency,

immigration policies, and cultural considerations. Nurses with advanced degrees such as

a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may have

better prospects for securing international positions or participating in global healthcare

initiatives. Ultimately, the relationship between educational attainment and the place of

work, whether local or abroad, is influenced by a combination of individual qualifications,

market demands, and regulatory considerations. (Statista, 2021)

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Table 57

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Highest Educational Attainment 83 159 1.915663 0.078166
Is this your First Job after
college? 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
F
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value crit
3.89
1.22E- 878
Between Groups 4.072289 1 4.072289 25.40422 06 7
Within Groups 26.28916 164 0.1603

Total 30.36145 165

Table 57 indicates that there is a statistically significant relationship between the

two groups, "Highest Educational Attainment" and "Is this your First Job after college?"

The F-value suggests that the variation between these groups is substantial, and the p-

value confirms that this relationship is not due to chance. Therefore, we can conclude that

there is a significant relationship between the respondents’ highest educational attainment

and whether this is their first job after college.

According to the American Psychological Association, the highest educational

attainment can impact the type of job an individual secures as their first job after college.

Individuals with higher levels of education tend to have access to a broader range of job

opportunities and may qualify for positions that require more specialized knowledge and

skills. However, it's important to note that this relationship is only sometimes

straightforward and can vary depending on the field of study, industry, job market

conditions, and individual circumstances.

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Table 58

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Curriculum Relevant to the

First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.91566
Highest Educational Attainment 83 159 3 0.078166
Is your First Job related to the course 1.15662
you took up in college? 83 96 7 0.133706

ANOVA
P- F
Source of Variation SS df MS F value crit
3.89
23.9096 23.9096 1.22E- 878
Between Groups 4 1 4 225.699 32 7
17.3734 0.10593
Within Groups 9 164 6

41.2831
Total 3 165

Table 58 that based on the ANOVA results, there is strong evidence to suggest

that there is a significant relationship between the groups concerning whether the first job

is related to the college course. This analysis provides valuable insights into the

relationship between educational attainment and job relevance, highlighting the

importance of aligning one's education with career choices.

According to a study from the University of Cornerstone, a person's level of

education can influence their knowledge, skills, and qualifications, which can shape the

curriculum or coursework they have studied. This knowledge can reflect in the

curriculum they have covered, which includes advanced or specialized topics that may be

offered at a lower level of education. As a result, persons with a greater level of education

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may have a more comprehensive understanding of their subject area, which can be

helpful in their first employment.

Table 59

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.91566
Highest Educational Attainment 83 159 3 0.078166
Job Level Position [Rank or
Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
Job Level Position [Professional, 1.69387
Technical or Supervisory] 49 83 8 0.216837
Job Level Position [Managerial or 1.83333
Executive] 6 11 3 0.166667

ANOVA
P- F
Source of Variation SS df MS F value crit
10.7658 3.58861 2.79E 2.65
Between Groups 5 3 8 24.59688 -13 7449
24.9484 0.14589
Within Groups 3 171 7

35.7142
Total 9 174

Table 59 showed a significant relationship between the groups based on highest

educational attainment and job level positions. These findings suggest that these factors

play a role in determining the influence observed among individuals, and they may have

implications for understanding educational and career progression patterns.

According to the Bulletin of Education and Research, Individuals with higher

levels of education qualify for and secure higher-level positions in their job. Higher

education often equips individuals with a broader and deeper skill set and a more

extensive knowledge base within their field of study. This can make them more qualified

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for higher-level positions that require advanced problem-solving abilities, critical

thinking skills, and specialized expertise.

Table 60

Correlation of Highest Educational Attainment and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.91566
Highest Educational Attainment 83 159 3 0.078166
What is your gross monthly earning in 4.31325
your first job after college? 83 358 3 2.022627

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
238.560 238.560 9.08 3.898
Between Groups 2 1 2 227.1144 E-33 787
172.265 1.05039
Within Groups 1 164 7

410.825
Total 3 165

Table 60 suggests that the highest educational attainment plays a significant role

in determining the gross monthly earnings in the first job after college. Individuals with

different levels of educational attainment tend to have significantly higher relationship

earning levels.

According to Human Capital Theory, Individuals with higher levels of education

tend to earn higher incomes than those with lower education levels. The relationship

between educational attainment and income can vary across industries and job markets.

Some industries, such as healthcare, often offer higher salaries for positions that require

advanced education.

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Table 61

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Examinations
Taken 83 140 1.686747 2.803115
Employment
Status 83 110 1.325301 0.466059

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between
Groups 5.421687 1 5.421687 3.316854 0.070395 3.898787
Within
Groups 268.0723 164 1.634587

Total 273.494 165

Table 61 suggests that based on the ANOVA results, there appears to be some

evidence of a relationship between the groups regarding the variable being analyzed

(examinations taken or employment status). However, this evidence is not statistically

significant at a conventional significance level (p < 0.05), as the p-value (0.070395) is

greater than the chosen significance level.

Professional examinations are often a requirement for graduates to enter their

chosen profession. Successful completion of these examinations may be necessary to

obtain licensure or certification, which is often a prerequisite for employment in certain

fields. In this case, a positive relationship exists, as passing the examinations increases

the likelihood of securing employment in the desired profession. The results of

professional examinations may impact the availability of employment opportunities for

graduates. (Fang D., Li Y., Bednash G.D., 2006)

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Table 62

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Examinations Taken 83 140 1.686747 2.8031149
Present Employment
Status 83 140 1.686747 1.5836027

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups -8.5E-13 1 -8.5E-13 -4E-13 0.082143 3.898787
Within Groups 359.7108 164 2.193359

Total 359.7108 165

Table 62 reveals that based on the ANOVA results, there is no strong evidence to

conclude that there is a significant relationship between the groups for the variables under

investigation.

Some professions may have a high demand for licensed or certified individuals,

and passing the relevant examinations can enhance job prospects. Graduates who pass

these subsequent examinations may have increased opportunities for promotions or

higher-level positions within their field. Contraindicating to the results, a positive

relationship exists between taking and passing professional examinations and achieving

higher employment status. (Fang D., Li Y., Bednash G.D., 2006)

According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the performance on the

examination may impact the competitiveness of nursing graduates in the job market.

Higher scores or distinctions on the examination can enhance their resumes and make

them more attractive candidates for potential employers. Conversely, if a nursing

graduate fails the licensing examination, they may face challenges in securing

employment as a registered nurse, as most employers require a valid nursing license.

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Table 63

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Examinations
Taken 83 140 1.686747 2.803115
Present
Occupation 83 857 10.3253 10.44167

ANOVA
Source of
Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 3096.922 1 3096.922 467.644 6.866E-50 3.898787
Within Groups 1086.072 164 6.622392

Total 4182.994 165

Table 63 suggests that there is a significant relationship between the groups

"Examinations Taken" and "Present Occupation" based on the provided data. The

between groups variation is much larger than the within groups variation, indicating that

the observed relationships are unlikely due to chance.

Many professions require graduates to pass licensing or certification examinations

to practice legally in their field. The relationship between the present occupation of a

graduate and the professional examination taken in the past is generally considered a

significant relationship. Passing a professional examination typically enhances the

qualifications, knowledge, and skills of a graduate, increasing their chances of securing

employment in their desired field or advancing their career within that profession. The

examination serves as evidence of their competence and dedication to their chosen

occupation, which can positively impact their employability and occupational outcomes.

(Carpenter C.R., et al., 2019)

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Table 64

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Examinations
Taken 83 140 1.686747 2.803115
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.096386 1 0.096386 0.064251 0.8002169 3.898787
Within Groups 246.0241 164 1.500147

Total 246.1205 165

Table 64 reveals that based on the ANOVA results, the analysis indicates that

there is no significant relationship between the groups in terms of their place of work

with respect to the examinations taken. The within-group variance is relatively high

compared to the between-group variance, suggesting that individual relationships within

the groups account for a significant portion of the overall variation.

Graduates with professional certifications often have diverse career paths and may

pursue opportunities in various industries or sectors. The availability of job opportunities

and the specific requirements of each role can differ significantly, leading to a lack of

direct relationship between the place of work and the professional examination taken by

the graduates. Factors such as personal preferences, lifestyle choices, and family

considerations can play a significant role in determining the place of work for a graduate.

These individual factors may take precedence over the direct influence of the professional

exam they have taken. (Johnson, L., Smith, A., 2022)

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Table 65

Correlation of Examinations Taken and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.68674 2.80311
Examinations Taken 83 140 7 5
Is this your First Job after 0.24243
college? 83 133 1.60241 3

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
0.29518 0.29518 0.19384 3.8987
Between Groups 1 1 1 4 0.660316 87
249.734 1.52277
Within Groups 9 164 4

250.030
Total 1 165

Table 65 reveals that based on the results, the p-value of 0.6603 is greater than the

significance level of 0.05, suggesting that there is no significant relationship between the

groups. Therefore, we do not have sufficient evidence to conclude that the number of

examinations taken or whether this is the first job after college has a significant effect on

the variable under consideration.

Contrary to the result, It may seem intuitive that individuals who take more exams

would be more likely to obtain higher-paying or more prestigious jobs, this is not always

the case. Factors such as networking, work experience, and personal skills can also play a

significant role in determining one's first job. (Oreopoulos, P., von Wachter, T., & Heisz,

A., 2006).

However, these studies do not allow them to assess whether tests and other formal

qualifications affected the first job or the career paths were determined by independent

personal characteristics. (Jarvis, K., & Webster, E.,2002).

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Table 66

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.68674
Examinations Taken 83 140 7 2.803115
Is your First Job related to the course 1.15662
you took up in college? 83 96 7 0.133706

ANOVA
F
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value crit
3.89
11.6626 11.6626 0.00542 878
Between Groups 5 1 5 7.942365 35 7
240.819
Within Groups 3 164 1.46841

252.481
Total 9 165

Table 66 reveals that based on the results, the p-value of 0.00542 is less than the

significance level of 0.05, suggesting that there is a significant relationship between the

groups.

Contrary to the results, there is no direct relationship between the examination

taken and the curriculum relevant to the first job. However, the relevance of the

curriculum to the needs of the industry and the field of work is important in preparing

individuals to face the job. (Heiyadi, B., Yustisia, H., Asnur, L., & Verwardina, U., 2023)

Contrary to the result, The problem that occurs today is that the curriculum is not

relevant and not in accordance with the needs of industry and the field of work, and for

that need to do curriculum relevance, and preparation in facing the job market. (Heriyadi,

B., Yustisia, H., Asnur, L., & Verawardina, U., 2023)

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Table 67

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.68674 2.80311
Examinations Taken 83 140 7 5
Job Level Position [Rank or 0.20270
Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 3
Job Level Position [Professional, 1.69387 0.21683
Technical or Supervisory] 49 83 8 7
Job Level Position [Managerial or 1.83333 0.16666
Executive] 6 11 3 7

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
1.80002 1.23917 0.2971 2.6574
Between Groups 5.40007 3 3 5 37 49
1.45259
Within Groups 248.3942 171 8

Total 253.7943 174

Table 67 suggests that there is no significant relationship in the average scores

between the examined groups, as the p-value exceeds the significance level of 0.05.

There is a common belief that the number of examinations taken is positively

correlated with job level position. However, this claim is not always true. While having a

higher level of education can increase the chances of getting a higher job position, it is

not the only factor that determines job level. Other factors such as work experience, skills,

and networking can also play a significant role in determining job level. (Doyle, A., 2020)

Contrary to the result, Other nurse researchers indicated that nurses who take few

exams, seminars and training can have less work experience, lower professional titles,

and lower working positions experienced lower levels of emotional exhaustion which is

positively related to job satisfaction. (Youssif, A. R., Eid, N. M., & Safan, S. M., 2017).

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Table 68

Correlation of Examinations Taken and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
1.68674
Examinations Taken 83 140 7 2.803115
What is your gross monthly earning 4.31325
in your first job after college? 83 358 3 2.022627

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
286.289 286.289 3.922 3.8987
Between Groups 2 1 2 118.6508 E-21 87
395.710 2.41287
Within Groups 8 164 1

Total 682 165

Table 68 suggests that there is a significant relationship between the groups

"Examinations Taken" and "Gross monthly earning in your first job after college." The p-

value indicates that the relationship is highly unlikely to have occurred by chance.

There are various studies that have explored the relationship between examination

taken and gross monthly income. found that higher income and education are strongly

correlated with increased civic participation. (Sun, J., Zhang, L., Sun, R., Jiang, Y.,

Xiuyun, C., He, C., & Wei, J., 2018)

There is a direct relationship between the number of examinations taken and gross

monthly earnings in the first job after college. It is a positive relationship to the several

studies that have shown that education, professional examination and training are

positively related to earnings, resulting in an increased probability of getting higher

salaries the higher the studies an individual. (Dhungel, K. R., 2022).

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Table 69

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional
Examination(s)
Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Employment Status 83 110 1.325301 0.466059

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.487952 1 0.487952 1.138108 0.2876204 3.898787
Within Groups 70.31325 164 0.428739

Total 70.8012 165

Table 69 suggests that based on the ANOVA results, there is no significant

relationship between the groups in terms of the professional examinations taken and the

employment status. This conclusion is drawn by comparing the F-value to the critical F-

value and assessing the associated p-value.

This analysis is contraindicated to the result of the table above. This is in

accordance with the RA 1080 which states that passers of their respective board exams

are eligible to positions which require their practice of professions.

According to the Employment characteristics course satisfaction and employment

status, there is a significant relationship between examinations passed and employment

status . Passing or failing an examination can determine an individual’s competence to

pass a class, receive a license or certification to practice in an occupation, or gain

employment in a particular job.

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Table 70

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Present Employment Status

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional
Examination(s) Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Present Employment
Status 83 140 1.686747 1.583603

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
3.89878
Between Groups 9.162651 1 9.162651 9.27853 0.0027024 7
Within Groups 161.9518 164 0.987511

Total 171.1145 165

Table 70 indicates that there is a significant relationship between the groups in

terms of the variable being measured, as evidenced by the low p-value of 0.0027024.

Licensure examinations are benchmarks that can boost the credibility of Filipino

workers locally and internationally. Passing the boards particularly for nurses and other

professionals are in high demand due to its high cost of studying and taking the test.

Filipino professionals would have a hard time making it to local and international job

markets if they do not pass the board examinations.

There is a relationship between passing board exams and present employment

status according to the Considerations regarding the future. Passing board exams is often

a requirement of obtaining certain positions or advancing in a career. For example, in

order to become board-certified in a recognized speciality, candidates must have an

entry-level pharmacy degree and complete the requisite amount of patient care

experience.

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Table 71

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Present Occupation

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional
Examination(s)
Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Present Occupation 83 857 10.3253 10.44167

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 3442.988 1 3442.988 635.6429 2.647E-58 3.898787
Within Groups 888.3133 164 5.416544

Total 4331.301 165

Table 71 shows that the ANOVA results suggest that there is a significant

relationship between the groups in terms of their professional examination scores and

present occupations.

A study conducted by Smith et al. (2019) found a significant relationship between

professional examination scores and present occupations among different groups. The

study analyzed data from three groups: Group A consisted of individuals who had high

examination scores and were currently employed in their desired profession.

According to the research in medical education, passing the board exams is often

a requirement for obtaining certain occupations. In postgraduate training courses, the

purpose is training to achieve an acceptable level of knowledge and clinical skills.

Assessment of learning outcomes during residency is done by internal evaluation and

annual in-training exams and at the end of residency course by the pre-board qualifying

and board certification exams.

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Table 72

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Place of Work

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional
Examination(s)
Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Place of Work 83 144 1.73494 0.197179

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 11.13855 1 11.13855 37.84773 5.648E-09 3.898787
Within Groups 48.26506 164 0.294299

Total 59.40361 165

Table 72 indicates a significant relationship between the groups in terms of their

scores on the professional examination(s) and their place of work. The observed variation

between the groups is significantly greater than the variation within each group,

suggesting that the two groups relate systematically.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019), this is because passing

examinations demonstrates a higher level of knowledge and expertise in a particular field,

making individuals more desirable to employers.

The relationship between the number of examinations passed and the place of

work for graduates can vary depending on various factors such as the field of study,

industry requirements, and individual preferences. While having passed examinations

demonstrates knowledge and competence in a particular subject, it may not be the sole

determining factor in securing a job or determining the place of work.

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Table 73

Correlation of Examinations Passed and First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional Examination(s) Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419

Is this your First Job after college? 83 133 1.60241 0.242433

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
3.8987
Between Groups 6.168675 1 6.168675 19.46407 1.85E-05 87
Within Groups 51.9759 164 0.316926

Total 58.14458 165

Table 73 suggests that there are relationships among individuals in terms of their

performance in the professional examination and their likelihood of obtaining their first

job after college. However, further analysis and interpretation of the data would be

necessary to determine the nature and significance of these relationships.

Many employers value academic qualifications, and passing examinations is often

a fundamental part of earning a degree or certification. Graduates who have passed their

examinations with good grades and obtained a high level of academic achievement may

have an advantage in the job market. Their examination performance can demonstrate

their dedication, knowledge, and ability to succeed academically, which can be appealing

to employers. Passing examinations can provide graduates with a competitive advantage

over their peers during the job application process. It showcases their commitment,

discipline, and ability to meet challenges successfully. Employers may view candidates

who have passed examinations as more reliable and capable, giving them an edge when it

comes to securing their first job. (Shah, R., 2014)

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Table 74

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Curriculum Relevant to the First Job

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional
Examination(s) Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Is your First Job related to
the course you took up in
college? 83 96 1.156627 0.133706

ANOVA
Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit
Between Groups 0.150602 1 0.150602 0.573587 0.4499238 3.898787
Within Groups 43.06024 164 0.262562

Total 43.21084 165

Table 74 based on the ANOVA results, there is no significant relationship

between the groups in terms of their professional examination scores and the relevance of

their first jobs to their college courses. The majority of respondents had their first job

related to the course they studied in college, and the scores in the professional

examination were fairly consistent among the participants.

According to Columbia Southern Academy (2021), in some industries, education

and work experience may not be the only requirements for job seekers. A professional

certification is a credential that verifies someone’s knowledge, skills and abilities to

perform a specific job. The usefulness of certifications also depends on your employer or

prospective employer. Some organizations may require their employees to be certified

and even pay for them while others might not see any value in them at all.

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Table 75

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Job Level Position

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional Examination(s) Passed 83 101 1.216867 0.391419
Job Level Position [Rank or
Clerical] 37 47 1.27027 0.202703
Job Level Position [Professional,
Technical or Supervisory] 49 83 1.693878 0.216837
Job Level Position [Managerial or
Executive] 6 11 1.833333 0.166667

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
5.27E- 2.6574
Between Groups 8.713392 3 2.904464 9.808662 06 49
Within Groups 50.63518 171 0.296112

Total 59.34857 174

In summary, the provided information presents statistics and analysis on different

groups based on professional examinations and job level positions. The ANOVA

indicates a significant relationship between the groups, suggesting that the scores or

positions relate significantly among the examined categories.

The relationship between passing a professional exam and the job level position

of graduates has been a subject of study and analysis in various contexts.

Furthermore, passing a professional exam can lead to professional certifications

or licenses, which are often required or preferred by employers for certain job roles or

promotions to higher-level positions. These certifications and licenses serve as tangible

evidence of an individual's proficiency and credibility in their chosen field, making them

more competitive and eligible for job opportunities at elevated job levels. (Reynolds, J.,

& Sadler-Smith, E., 2016)

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Table 76

Correlation of Examinations Passed and Gross Monthly

SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Professional Examination(s) 1.21686
Passed 83 101 7 0.391419
What is your gross monthly
earning in your first job after 4.31325
college? 83 358 3 2.022627

ANOVA
P-
Source of Variation SS df MS F value F crit
397.885 397.885 4.342 3.89878
Between Groups 5 1 5 329.642 E-41 7
197.951 1.20702
Within Groups 8 164 3

595.837
Total 3 165

In conclusion, based on the ANOVA results, there is a significant relationship

between the groups of individuals who took the professional examination and their

corresponding gross monthly earnings in their first job after college. This suggests that

performance on the professional examination may have an impact on the gross monthly

earnings obtained after graduating. However, additional analysis and investigation are

necessary to determine the specific nature of this relationship and any potential

underlying factors.

According to Education Income and Wealth (2017), research indicates that the

level of education is strongly related to both income and wealth. Households with higher

levels of education tend to have more liquid assets to withstand financial storms,

diversify their savings (investments), and maintain low levels of debt relative to assets.

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CHAPTER 4

SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

This chapter discussed the results of this study, the conclusions that were drawn

from the findings and the recommendations to attain the study’s objective.

Summary of Findings

Majority of the respondents who answered the questionnaire were from the age

group 20 to 25 years old who graduated from the year 2016 to 2020. 73.5% of the

respondents are female. 83.4% of the respondents are single. Majority of the respondents

came from two batches with the same proportion as graduates from batch 2018-2019 and

2019-2020. Most of the respondents’ highest educational attainment are Bachelor of

Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates, but there are some who continue to pursue units in

Master’s degree. Majority of the respondents took the examination for the Nursing

Licensure Exam (NLE). 82% of the respondents passed the Nursing Licensure

Examination (NLE), some took other examinations for licensure outside the country and

majority of them took the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).

The majority of the respondents are employed. Most of their reason as to why

they are unemployed is due to advanced or further study. Majority of the respondents

who are employed are working as regular or permanent employees. Majority of the

employed respondents are working as a staff nurse. Majority of the respondents who are

practicing the Nursing profession are working in a hospital based setting. Majority of the

respondents who are not practicing the Nursing profession are working as Officials of

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Managing Proprietors, and Supervisors, and Technicians and Associate

Professionals. Majority of the respondents are working locally. Majority of the

respondents’ occupation is their first job after college. Majority of the graduates' first job

is related to their curriculum. Majority of the respondents’ current job level position is

Professional, Technical or Supervisory with an initial monthly grossing of Php 25,000.00

and above.

The findings reveal significant relationships between the age of the respondents

and their employment status, present occupation, curriculum relevant to the first job, job

level positions, and gross monthly income when grouped accordingly. However, no

statistically significant relationship was found between their age when grouped according

to their present employment status, place of work, and first job.

Additionally, the findings indicate that there is no significant relationship between

the respondents’ sex when grouped according to their employment status and curriculum

relevant to the first job. However, some findings indicate that there is a significant

relationship between the respondents’ sex when grouped according to their present

employment status, present occupation, place of work, first job, job level position and

gross monthly salary.

Furthermore, the results reveal a significant relationship between the respondents’

civil status when grouped according to their employment status, present employment

status, place of work, first job, curriculum relevant to the first job, job level position and

gross income.

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Moreover, the findings demonstrate a significant relationship between the

respondents’ year graduated when grouped according to their employment status, present

employment status, present occupation, place of work, first job, curriculum relevant to

the first job, job level position, and gross income.

Regarding educational attainment, the results reveal no significant relationship

between the educational attainment of the respondents when grouped according to their

employment status. However, a significant relationship exists between respondents’

education attainment when grouped according to their present employment status, present

occupation, place of work, first job, curriculum relevant to the first job, job level position

and gross monthly income.

Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between examinations taken and

the employment status of the respondents. Similarly, the findings indicate no significant

relationship between examinations taken and the present employment status.

On the other hand, the results reveal that there is a significant relationship

between examinations taken and present occupation. However, there is no significant

relationship between the examinations taken and the place of work and the first job. The

outcome indicates that there is no significant relationship between the examinations taken

and the Curriculum relevant to the first job, nevertheless. The results show that there is

no significant relationship between the examinations taken and job level position of the

respondents. The verdict shows that there is a significant relationship between the

examinations taken and the gross monthly income.

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Lastly, the research shows no significant relationship between the employability

of nursing graduates, in terms of employment status and curriculum relevant to the first

job, when grouped according to their professional examination passed. However, a

significant relationship is found between the employability of nursing graduates, in terms

of employment status, present occupation, place of work, first job, job level position, and

gross monthly income when grouped according to their professional examination passed.

Conclusions

In this study, the researchers have reached 83 respondents, a percentage of 50.9%,

who have not reached the target number of research respondents of 60% due to time

constraints and being unable to locate other respondents on social media. The

employment data of the respondents showed the current work status of nursing graduates,

of whom the majority are employed. In their present occupation, most of the respondents

assume professional work, working as nurses in hospital and community settings. The

major line of business is in the health and social work sectors, while others teach in the

academe of the College of Nursing. It was depicted that most of them are regular or

permanent employees, have professional occupations, and have local jobs in the health

and social work fields. Most of the respondents are regular or permanently employed;

less than a twelfth are contractual, casual, or temporarily employed. Most of the

respondents are locally employed. Almost three-fourths of the respondents had jobs

related to the course they took in college. The competencies that the graduates find useful

in their first job are communication skills, human relations skills, entrepreneurial skills,

problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.

With regards to the correlation between the employability of the bachelor of

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science in nursing graduates when grouped according to their profile, there is a majority

of significant relationship between the employability of the bachelor of science in nursing

graduates and to their profile. However, there is no significant relationship between the

employment status of the bachelor of science in nursing graduates in terms of sex,

educational attainment, examinations taken, and examinations passed.

This graduate tracer study is mainly a survey intended to trace graduates from

their school of origin to their place of employment or self-employment. The researchers

used a questionnaire developed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to

obtain the needed information. It is known as the "Graduate Tracer Study" and served as

the gathering tool.

Therefore, the researchers conclude that based on the data gathered, most of the

respondents’ graduates from Gordon College are competitive enough and have been

employed in line with their chosen professions.

Recommendations

The researchers would like to recommend the following:

Firstly, the researchers were able to achieve only 50.9% of the goal within the

given time constraint. However, the target goal is to reach 60%. It is important to keep in

mind that research study can sometimes encounter unforeseen obstacles or delays, which

can impact progress. In this situation, the researchers recommend that future researchers

strive to attain a success rate of at least 10% above prior endeavors in order to surpass the

previous attempt of the researchers. It may be useful for the researchers to assess the

reasons behind the shortfall and consider potential strategies to help bridge the gap and

achieve their target goal. Also, future or continuation of studies should be done to gather

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information about the status of graduates every five years.

To address the potential issue of underemployment among nursing graduates, the

alumni office could organize school employment fairs and advertise recruiting via

bulletin announcements on healthcare boards and websites. This approach could provide

opportunities for nursing graduates who may still be seeking suitable employment and are

more inclined to pursue job prospects in the nursing field.

The guidance services should also provide the graduates with career orientation

opportunities beyond the healthcare sector. This would enable them to explore

employment options in related fields that align with their areas of study within the

institution.

Moreover, the institution should encourage the implementation of tracer studies

similar to the current one, to effectively monitor the performance of its graduates and

identify areas where improvements can be made in the curriculum and teaching

techniques. This approach would facilitate the production of more productive and

deserving graduates. Additionally, it is recommended that Alumni Committees be

established by the college, assigning them the responsibility of tracking the progress and

status of graduates.

By implementing these recommendations, the researchers aim to enhance the

overall employability and success of nursing graduates, as well as contribute to the

continual improvement of the institution’s educational programs and support service.

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Appendix A

Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study

February 10, 2023

Ms Thea Camille T. Samonte, RN, MAN

Dean, College of Allied Health Studies
Gordon College

Dear Ma’am,

Good day!

We, the Level 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing group A2 students would like to ask for
your permission to conduct a research study entitled “Bachelor of Science in Nursing
graduates of Gordon College from Year 2016-2020: A Tracer Study”.

In connection with this, we would like to ask your good office to allow us to float the
questionnaires to the BSN graduates in Batch Year 2016-2020. Rest assured that all data
will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will be used for academic purposes
only.

We believe that you are with us in our enthusiasm to finish this requirement as a
compliance response in this humble matter.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and God bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Vince Aurey P. Leal

BSN-III A2 Representative

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February 10, 2023

Mr. Rowel Y. Castillo

College Registrar
Gordon College, Olongapo City

Dear Mr. Castillo,

Good day!

We, the Level 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing group A2 students from Gordon College,
College of Allied Health Studies is conducting a study entitled “Bachelor of Science in
Nursing graduates of Gordon College from Year 2016-2020: A Tracer Study” in
partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course NCM 111a-Nursing Research 1 under
the BSN program.

In connection with this, we would like to respectfully request a list/information of the

BSN graduates of batch 2016-2020. Specifically, their names, address, email address, and
contact numbers. Rest assured that all data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

We believe that you are with us in our enthusiasm to finish this requirement as
compliance for our degree and to develop our well-being. Thank you and God bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Vince Aurey P. Leal

BSN-III A2 Representative

Noted by:

Ms Thea Camille T. Samonte, RN, MAN

Dean, College of Allied Health Studies
Gordon College

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Appendix B

Letter to the Respondents

February 10, 2023

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

Greetings!

We are the Level 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing group A2 students. Presently, we are
conducting a research study entitled “Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates of
Gordon College from Year 2016-2020: A Tracer Study”.

In this regard, we are asking for your precious time, and effort to answer all the questions
in the questionnaire that are important and helpful for the completion of the study. Rest
assured that all data gathered from you will be kept at the highest level of confidentiality.

We believe that you are with us in our enthusiasm to finish this requirement as a
compliance response in this humble matter.

Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the success of the
study and will be highly appreciated. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

Vince Aurey P. Leal

BSN-III A2 Representative

Noted by:

Ms Thea Camille T. Samonte, RN, MAN

Dean, College of Allied Health Studies
Gordon College

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Appendix C

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

BSN-III College of Allied Health Studies

Gordon College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates of Gordon College from Year 2016-2020: A

Tracer Study

I. Information

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Level III-A group 2 from Gordon College,

College of Allied Health Studies want to know the employability of Bachelor of Science

in Nursing graduates of Gordon College Year 2016-2020. The researchers are going to

send survey questionnaires through google form and invite you to be a respondent in this

research. Before you decide, you can talk to anyone you feel comfortable with about the

research and you are free to ask questions before and after answering the survey form.

Kindly ask the researcher and he/she will take time to explain about the matter.

Purpose of the research

The research aims to determine the employability of Bachelor of Science in

Nursing Graduates Year 2016-2020.

Participation Selection

The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Batch 2016-2020 at Gordon

College, Olongapo City.

Voluntary Participation

Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary.

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Procedures
The researchers are asking you to help in conducting this tracer study by

answering the google survey form. The researchers are inviting you to take part in this

research. If you accept the invitation, you will be answering a questionnaire

Duration

The duration of our survey form is half an hour or less and will only take one day to

finish. We will contact you if further information is needed.

Risks

The researchers are asking you to share some personal and confidential

information. You are not required to answer any questions or participate in the survey if

you do not choose to do so. You are not required to provide a reason for not responding

to any questions or declining to complete the surveys.

Benefits

The online survey form will be of no direct benefit to you, but your participation

will help Gordon College especially the researchers to trace the graduates.

Confidentiality

The researchers will not be sharing information about you with anyone outside of

the research team. The information that will be collected from this research will be kept

private. Nothing that you tell us today will be shared with anybody outside the research

team, and nothing will be attributed to you by name.

Sharing the Results & Right to Refuse or Withdraw

You do not have to take part in this research if you do not wish to do so, and you

can choose if you want to participate or not. You may ask the researchers to modify or

remove portions of your answers.

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Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement:

The researchers commit to secure and protect your personal information and

responses obtained in the survey. The personal information given will be used to process

and be utilized by the researcher, research adviser and statistician. Collected information

will not be shared with other parties unless written consent is secured. Information will

be kept for 1 year, after that it will be deleted and disposed of.

o I consent
o I do not consent

Whom to Contact

If you have questions, you can ask them now or later. If you wish to ask questions later,
you may contact any of the following researchers: Derwin Balilea: 09673008621,
Francis Benavidez: 09691364405, Jeanberlyn Bocado: 09670145003, Sherry
Catindig: 09053869569, Samantha Coria: 09685771192, Elijah Gajete: 09955506962,
Vince Leal: 09613124067, Joyce Madarang: 09453273935, Aliyah Posa: 09457015413,
Shaina Soliguen: 09054243206, Princesslyn Tsuboi: 09565407414, Vanessa Umayan:
09292183005, Hanelyn Yorac: 09562669911

Certificate of Consent

I have read the preceding information. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about

if and any questions I have been asked have been answered to my satisfaction. I willingly

consent to be a respondent in this tracer study. I understand that if I should have any

questions about my rights as a research subject, I can contact the Group Representative of

BSN 3-A2 of Gordon College, College of Allied Health Studies – Mr. Vince Aurey P.

Leal ([email protected]) at his email account.

Name: Date:

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Dear Respondents:
Good day! Please complete this Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) questionnaire as accurately
and frankly as possible by checking (/) the box corresponding to your response. Our
answer will be used for research purposes in order to determine the graduates
employability. Your answer to this survey will be treated with strictest confidentiality.

GRADUATE TRACER SURVEY (GTS)

1. PROFILES OF THE RESPONDENTS
Name (Optional)
________________________________________________________
1.1 Age ( ) 20-25 ( ) 26-30 ( ) 31-35 ( ) 36-40
1.2 Sex ( ) Male ( ) Female
1.3 Civil Status
( ) Single ( ) Separated/Divorced ( )Married
( ) Widow or Widower
1.4 Year Graduated:
_________________________
1.5 Highest Educational Attainment:
 BSN
 MA/MS Graduate
 MA/MS Units
 Unit in PhD
 PhD Graduate
Others:_________________
1.6 Examinations Taken:
 NLE (Nursing Licensure Examination)
 Did not take NLE (Nursing Licensure Examination)
 NCLEX (National Council Licensure Exam)
 HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE)
 Prometric Exam (Saudi Council Exam)

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Others (Specify): ________________

1.7 Professional examination (s) PASSED:

Name of Examination Date Taken

_________________ ______________
_________________ ______________
_________________ ______________

2. EMPLOYABILITY OF BSN GRADUATES IN GORDON COLLEGE YEAR

2016-2020
Employment here means any type of work performed or services rendered in
exchange for compensation under a contract of hire which create the employer and
employee relations.
2.1 Are you presently employed?
( ) Yes ( ) No ( )Never
If NO or NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED, proceed to the question below
If YES, proceed to QUESTIONS 2.2 to 2.6.
Please state the reason (s) why you are not yet employed. You may check (/) more than
one answer.
( ) Advance or further study
( ) Family concern and decided not to find a job
( ) Health-related reason (s)
( ) Lack of work experiences
( ) No job opportunity
( ) Did not look for a job
( ) Other reason (s), please specify
______________________________________________________
2.2 Present Employment Status
( ) Regular or Permanent ( ) Contractual
( ) Temporary ( ) Self-employed

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( ) Casual
2.3 Present Occupation
____________________________________________________

If practicing Nursing profession please specify the area of specialization:

 Hospital
 Clinic
 Center
 Community
 Academe (College of Nursing)

If not aligned with practicing Nursing profession please specify area of

occupation:
 Officials of Government and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate
Executive, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors
 Professionals
 Technicians and Associate Professionals
 Clerks
 Service workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers
 Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen
 Trades and Related Workers
 Plan and Machine Operators and Assemblers
 Laborers and Unskilled Workers
 Others (Specify):______________________

2.4 Place of work ( ) Local ( ) Abroad

2.5 Is this your First Job after college ( ) Yes ( ) No

If YES, when did you have your First Job? / / / / / / /
Month Year
If NO, proceed to Question 2.6.

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2.6 Is your First Job related to the course you took up in college?
( ) Yes ( ) No

2.7 Job Level Position

Job Level 30.1 First Job 30.2 Current or Present Job
Rank or Clerical ( ) ( )
Professional, Technical ( ) ( )
or Supervisory
Managerial or Executive ( ) ( )

2.8 What is your gross monthly earning in your first job after college?
( ) Below P 5,000.00
( )P 5,000.00 to less than P 10,000.00
( ) P 10,000.00 to less than P 15,000.00
( ) P 15,000.00 to less than P 20,000.00
( ) P 20,000.00 to less than P 25,000.00
( ) P 25,000.00 and above

Thank you for taking time to fill out this questionnaire.

Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfREijhUsXU3IoHXMqNshoFpkXAiq1VEt

uvq-6bjJtTpkS8Fw/viewform?usp=sharing

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Appendix D

INFORMED CONSENT OF PARTICIPATION

BSN-III College of Allied Health Studies

Gordon College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates of Gordon College from Year 2016-2020: A

Tracer Study

II. Information

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Level III-A group 2 from Gordon College,

College of Allied Health Studies want to know the employability of Bachelor of Science

in Nursing graduates of Gordon College Year 2016-2020. The researchers are going to

send survey questionnaires through google form and invite you to be a respondent in this

research. Before you decide, you can talk to anyone you feel comfortable with about the

research and you are free to ask questions before and after answering the survey form.

Kindly ask the researcher and he/she will take time to explain about the matter.

Purpose of the research

The research aims to determine the employability of Bachelor of Science in

Nursing Graduates Year 2016-2020.

Participation Selection

The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Batch 2016-2020 at Gordon

College, Olongapo City.

Voluntary Participation

Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary.

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Procedures
The researchers are asking you to help in conducting this tracer study by

answering the google survey form. The researchers are inviting you to take part in this

research. If you accept the invitation, you will be answering a questionnaire

Duration

The duration of our survey form is half an hour or less and will only take one day to

finish. We will contact you if further information is needed.

Risks

The researchers are asking you to share some personal and confidential

information. You are not required to answer any questions or participate in the survey if

you do not choose to do so. You are not required to provide a reason for not responding

to any questions or declining to complete the surveys.

Benefits

The online survey form will be of no direct benefit to you, but your participation

will help Gordon College especially the researchers to trace the graduates.

Confidentiality

The researchers will not be sharing information about you with anyone outside of

the research team. The information that will be collected from this research will be kept

private. Nothing that you tell us today will be shared with anybody outside the research

team, and nothing will be attributed to you by name.

Sharing the Results & Right to Refuse or Withdraw

You do not have to take part in this research if you do not wish to do so, and you

can choose if you want to participate or not. You may ask the researchers to modify or

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remove portions of your answers.

Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement:

The researchers commit to secure and protect your personal information and

responses obtained in the survey. The personal information given will be used to process

and be utilized by the researcher, research adviser and statistician. Collected information

will not be shared with other parties unless written consent is secured. Information will

be kept for 1 year, after that it will be deleted and disposed of.

o I consent
o I do not consent

Whom to Contact

If you have questions, you can ask them now or later. If you wish to ask questions later,
you may contact any of the following researchers: Derwin Balilea: 09673008621,
Francis Benavidez: 09691364405, Jeanberlyn Bocado: 09670145003, Sherry
Catindig: 09053869569, Samantha Coria: 09685771192, Elijah Gajete: 09955506962,
Vince Leal: 09613124067, Joyce Madarang: 09453273935, Aliyah Posa: 09457015413,
Shaina Soliguen: 09054243206, Princesslyn Tsuboi: 09565407414, Vanessa Umayan:
09292183005, Hanelyn Yorac: 09562669911

Certificate of Consent

I have read the preceding information. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about

if and any questions I have been asked have been answered to my satisfaction. I willingly

consent to be a respondent in this tracer study. I understand that if I should have any

questions about my rights as a research subject, I can contact the Group Representative of

BSN 3-A2 of Gordon College, College of Allied Health Studies – Mr. Vince Aurey P.

Leal ([email protected]) at his email account.

Name: Date:

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CURRICULUM

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CURRICULUM VITAE

BALILEA, DERWIN STEPHEN T.

#1223 Clark Street, Sta. Rita Road, Olongapo City
Contact NO.: 09673008621
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : April 27, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’7”
Weight : 60 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020-Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Columban College, Inc., Olongapo City
(2014- 2018) Gordon Heights National High School,
Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Nellie E. Elementary School, Olongapo City

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BENAVIDEZ, FRANCIS D.
#193 Purok 3 Aningway-Sacatihan, Subic, Zambales
Contact NO.: 09691364405
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 20 years-old
Birth Date : July 23, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’7”
Weight : 65 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Humanities in Social Science (HUMSS)
St. Joseph College, Olongapo City
(2014- 2018) Columban College- Baretto,
Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Columban College- Baretto,
Olongapo City

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BOCADO, JEANBERLYN B.
#46 Toledo St., Brgy. Manglicmot,
San Felipe, Zambales
Contact NO.: 09670145003
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : January 4, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 4’11”
Weight : 67 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Aglipayan

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
St. William’s School of San Marcelino
(2014- 2018) San Felipe, Zambales

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) San Felipe, Zambales

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CATINDIG, SHERRY MHELYN L.

Purok 4 Govic Highway San Roque,
Castillejos, Zambales
Contact NO.: 09053869569
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 22 years-old
Birth Date : January 4, 1999
Birth Place : Castillejos
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 71 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Iglesia Ni Cristo

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2019) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM), Castillejos

(2015- 2016) Castillejos National High School

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2012) Villaflor Elementary School

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CORIA, SAMANTHA C.
#15 Perimeter Extension, Pag-asa, Olongapo City
Contact NO.: 09685771192
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 20 years-old
Birth Date : August 6, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’0”
Weight : 55 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2021- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
2020 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Columban College, Inc.-Barretto
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Columban College, Inc., Olongapo City
(2014- 2018) Kalalake National High School,
Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Asinan Elementary School, Olongapo City

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GAJETE, ELIJAH GAYLE F.

#125 Fendler St., East Tapinac Olongapo City
Contact NO.: 09955506962
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : April 27, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’4”
Weight : 55 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
St. Joseph College, Olongapo City
(2014- 2018) St. Joseph College, Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) St. Joseph College, Olongapo City

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LEAL, VINCE AUREY P.

#1930 Bennet Rd. Forestry, Old Cabalan
Contact NO.: 09613124067
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : April 05, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’7”
Weight : 59 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Iglesia ni Cristo

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Smart Achievers Academy- Subic Inc.
(2014- 2018) Smart Achievers Academy- Subic Inc.

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2009-2014) Smartkids Montessori Inc.

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MADARANG, MARY JOYCE A.

Brgy., West Dirita San Antonio, Zambales
Contact NO.: 09453273935
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 20 years-old
Birth Date : July 29, 2002
Birth Place : San Marcelino, Zambales
Height : 5’3”
Weight : 47 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Accountancy Business Management (ABM)
T.R. Yangco, Catholic Educational
Institute
San Antonio, Zambales
(2014- 2018) T.R. Yangco, Catholic Educational
Institute
San Antonio, Zambales

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) San Gregorio Elementary School

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POSA, ALIYAH NICOLE J.

#107 Ms Evangelista St., Brgy., San Nicolas
Contact NO.: 09457015413
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : October 2, 2001
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 55 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
T.R. Yangco, Catholic Educational
Institute, San Antonio, Zambales
(2016- 2018) T.R. Yangco, Catholic Educational
Institute, San Antonio, Zambales
(2014- 2016) Univeristy of San Agustin, Iloilo City
PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Mandurriao Elementary School, Iloilo City

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SOLIGUEN, SHAINA SHANE A.

Lot 2, Blk. 17-A Waterdam Roa, Gordon Heights,
Olongapo City
Contact NO.: 09054243206
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : September 12, 2001
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 42 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Columban College, Inc., Olongapo City
(2015- 2018) Gordon Heights National High School,
Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Gordon Heights National High School,
Olongapo City

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TSUBOI, PRINCESSLYN P.
#32 Everlasting St., Purok 5 New Cabalan,
Olongapo City
Contact NO.: 09565407414
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : February 17, 2002
Birth Place : Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 60 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Iglesia ni Cristo

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Subic Bay Colleges Inc.
(2016- 2018) New Cabalan National High School,
Olongapo City

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Boton Elementary School, Olongapo City

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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDIES

UMAYAN, VANESSA D.
#50 Cavillo St., San Roque, Castillejos, Zambales
Contact NO.: 09292183005
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 20 years-old
Birth Date : July 2, 2002
Birth Place : Olongapo City
Height : 5’1”
Weight : 75 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Accountancy and Business Management
(ABM)
Saint Nicholas Academy of Castillejos, Inc.
(2017- 2018) Saint Nicholas Academy of Castillejos, Inc.

PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) Castillejos Elementary School

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YORAC, HANELYN F.
Purok 6 Barangay Antipolo
Contact NO.: 09562669911
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 21 years-old
Birth Date : November 21, 2001
Birth Place : San Antonio, Zambales
Height : 5’0”
Weight : 48 kg
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Aglipayan

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
2020- Present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gordon College, Olongapo City
SECONDARY LEVEL
(2018- 2020) Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
T.R. Yangco, Catholic Educational Institute
San Antonio, Zambales
(2014- 2018) Luzon Technical Institute, Inc.
San Antonio, Zambales
PRIMARY LEVEL
(2007-2014) San Gregorio Elementary School

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