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Employability of College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Graduates from 2020-2022 of NONESCOST

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Employability of College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Graduates from 2020-2022 of NONESCOST
Corresponding email: roselojr@sunn.edu.ph

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This study aimed to determine the employability and educational outcomes of graduates from the Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology – College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (NONESCOST–CONAHS), specifically Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Diploma in Midwifery (DM) graduates from batches 2020 and 2022. Using a quantitative descriptive design, total sampling was applied to 214 graduates, with 97 respondents participating through a Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-based online survey. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distributions. Findings revealed that most graduates were female and single, reflecting global nursing demographics. BSN graduates were primarily motivated by economic opportunities, while DM graduates cited program availability and affordability. High licensure examination passing rates indicated strong academic preparation. Most graduates completed relevant professional training and secured employment within nine months, demonstrating high employability despite pandemic-related disruptions. Employment was largely aligned with their field, with many holding regular positions in the health sector. However, initial salaries were generally below standard government rates. While most graduates were employed locally, some pursued international opportunities, indicating global competitiveness. The study concludes that NONESCOST CONAHS effectively prepares graduates for the workforce but highlights the need to enhance career support, industry linkages, and professional development opportunities. Continuous curriculum improvement and tracer studies are recommended to sustain and further improve graduate outcomes.

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Immediate supervisor’s satisfaction on teaching competence of teachers product by one state college in Western Visayas Philippines

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Soceline N. Batisla-ong
Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Dingle Campus, Philippines
Corresponding Email:socelinebatislaong1976@gmail.com

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Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines are focusing on graduates employability. The immediate supervisors’ demand is very high as they look for graduates who are flexible, willingness to learn the job, technically competent, and committed to excellence. Thus, this study was conducted to determine immediate supervisors’ satisfaction on teaching competence of teachers produced by one State College in Western Visayas. The descriptive-quantitative research design with a standardized research instruments was employed. Since there were a total of 48 graduates in the year 2002-2019 the researcher decided to take them all as respondents. Frequency count, percentage, and mean were used in the descriptive statistical test and Mann-Whitney and Kruskall Wallis analysis for differences in the immediate supervisors’ satisfaction and teachers teaching competence level. Results revealed that respondents’ instructional skills, personal and social qualities were rated as “Surpasses Expectations” and “Very Satisfactory” in teaching competence. Moreover, it was found out there is no significant difference in the immediate supervisors’ satisfaction and on the teaching competence of teachers as to program, position, and number of years in teaching. Notably, results exclaimed that one of the college in Western Visayas is producing graduates who are viable to the academic institution where they teach. Furthermore, the school should not remain complacent considering the fast-changing advancement in the educational arena. Thus, the school administration and the dean of the college of education should closely monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the varied teaching strategies used by teachers ensuring that it enhance students’ communication, creativeness, and critical thinking skills.

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