To synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences and midwifery discipline to enhance professional practice. To equip would-be health leaders and workers with comprehensive knowledge and skills in administering health services in various health settings. To stimulate the faculty and students' capacity to undertake quality research especially in identified priority areas, for the enhancement of the quality of human life and for local, regional, and national development. Establish collaborative and cooperative relationship for the purpose of modeling excellence in Nursing, Pharmacy, Midwifery and Medical-Dental Nursing Assistant education, research service and practice. To value every individual as a unique, adaptive person who has worth and dignity and who engages in dynamic, reciprocal interaction with the environment. To collaborate with health consumers and providers in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health and facilitate the provision of accessible, cost-effective, quality health care.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
College of Nursing
Negros Oriental State University
The BSN Program demonstrates a strong culture of innovation in curriculum design, instructional delivery, and clinical training. Strategic pedagogical enhancements promote critical thinking, clinical competence, and student engagement. Consistently high satisfaction levels among students and graduates, validated through formal feedback systems and alumni tracer studies, affirm the effectiveness of these innovations.
Research and Scholarly Engagement
The College sustains a strong culture of research and scholarship, with 52% of faculty actively engaged in individual and collaborative research addressing community health, environmental determinants, disaster vulnerability, nurse-managed clinics, and traditional health practices.
- Publications in JMIR, Wiley Online Library, PubMed Central, ResearchGate
- Faculty-led research (2018–2024) on resilience, reproductive health, social determinants
- 28% faculty engagement in creative works and community-based innovations
- Recognition from Philippine Nurses Association and Sigma International
The College is expanding toward interdisciplinary innovation in digital health, simulation tools, assistive devices, and telehealth systems through collaborations with engineering, IT, and public health programs.
Internationalization and Global Competitiveness
The BSN Program demonstrates compliance with CHED CMO No. 15, s. 2017 through global benchmarking participation, international quality assurance, and cross-border academic engagement.
- WURI Global Top 400 Innovative Universities (Rank 167, 2025)
- Top 100 global rankings in infrastructure, sustainability funding, ethics
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification
- Level III AACCUP Accreditation
- International partnerships (Singapore, Japan, Micronesia, ASEAN)
Faculty engagement in Scopus-indexed publications, global conferences, and Sigma Theta Tau International strengthens global integration. Programs such as Temasek Foundation initiatives enhance student global competencies.
Faculty Development and Institutional Support
Faculty and staff development is institutionalized under Article 32 of the NORSU Code. Seven faculty members hold doctoral degrees, while all permanent faculty possess master’s degrees. Institutional programs such as UPDIP and PRAISE support advanced studies, scholarships, recognition, and professional growth.
Learner and Graduate Quality
Indicator 1: Graduate Tracking Mechanism
A comprehensive digital alumni tracking system (105,089 alumni records as of December 2024) supports evidence-based planning and continuous improvement. The BSN Alumni Tracer Study (2009–2024) provides longitudinal graduate data.
Indicator 2: Five-Year Licensure Performance
Consistent 100% passing rate in NLE examinations (2018–2025 cycles, with minor variances), significantly surpassing national averages.
Indicator 3: Licensure Examination Topnotchers
May 2022 – 10th Place Nationwide
November 2025 – 9th Place Nationwide
Indicator 4: Alumni Leadership and Influence
Graduates serve as leaders, innovators, and healthcare catalysts in local and international settings, embodying competence, compassion, and integrity.
Indicator 5: Undergraduate Awards and Distinctions
Students consistently receive awards for academic excellence, research, leadership, and community engagement, fostering a culture of aspiration and service-oriented leadership.
Community Engagement and Public Service
The College implements sustained initiatives in health promotion, disaster preparedness, community outreach, and academic–practice collaboration.
- Medical missions and health screenings
- Disaster simulations and caregiving training
- Clinical placements and research collaborations
- Environmental and barangay health programs
- Continuing education and workforce development
Commitment to Excellence
Through innovation-driven instruction, sustained research productivity, global engagement, faculty excellence, outstanding licensure performance, and meaningful community impact, the BSN Program of NORSU demonstrates clear alignment with CHED standards and readiness for designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
100% NLE Passing Rate
Top Performing School
Global Rankings
ISO Certified
Research Leadership
Community Impact
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm)
College of Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences
Negros Oriental State University
The BS Pharmacy Program of Negros Oriental State University demonstrates strong alignment with CHED standards through integration with the Master of Public Health program, a valid Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC), and Level II AACCUP accreditation. These recognitions reinforce the program’s role in public health leadership, research excellence, and community service.
The outcomes-based curriculum follows CMO 25 s. 2021 and exceeds required units, with enhanced courses such as competency appraisal and complementary and alternative medicine to ensure industry relevance and holistic professional training. Quality assurance is sustained through systematic teaching evaluations, learner satisfaction mechanisms, and tracer studies confirming high employability and strong employer satisfaction.
Research, Creativity, and Innovation
The BS Pharmacy Program demonstrates a strong culture of research, creativity, and innovation, with active faculty engagement in pharmaceutical sciences, natural products research, indigenous medicine, and pharmacy practice.
- Publications in reputable international journals
- Recognitions in regional, national, and international research forums
- Nationally recognized creative works and intellectual property generation
- Integration of research, instruction, and extension initiatives
This integrated approach ensures that research outputs address societal needs while strengthening instruction and community health outcomes.
Internationalization and Global Engagement
NORSU has been ranked 167th among the Global Top 400 Innovative Universities, including 10th in Infrastructure and Technologies, 17th in Funding for Sustainability, and 20th in Ethics and Integrity, reflecting strong global visibility and innovation leadership.
- TFI SCALE exchange program with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore)
- Graduation of international students from Kenya and Nigeria now practicing abroad
- Faculty international conference presentations and publications
- DOST-TICA Tropical Medicine training participation
- Advanced HPLC training with Shimadzu Philippines and Singapore
- Coursera research courses and global faculty development initiatives
These initiatives collectively reinforce alignment with CHED COE criteria in instruction, research productivity, innovation capacity, and international engagement.
Faculty Qualification and Performance Management
The BS Pharmacy faculty for AY 2024–2025 demonstrates strong academic preparation and professional competence consistent with CHED COE standards. A significant proportion of faculty hold or are pursuing graduate and advanced degrees in pharmacy, education, and medicine.
Faculty development and performance are systematically supported through the University’s Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS), ensuring merit-based recruitment, continuous professional growth, and regular evaluation across instruction, research, and extension.
Service, Extension, and Industry Collaboration
The BS Pharmacy Program demonstrates sustained commitment to public service through the integration of instruction, research, extension, and industry collaboration.
- Active participation in national policy development
- Community-based health and livelihood initiatives
- Structured extension programs with measurable outcomes
- Partnerships with government, healthcare institutions, and industry
- Research-driven community engagement and public health advocacy
- Continuing professional development and workforce readiness programs
These institutionalized efforts reflect the program’s maturity, societal relevance, and leadership in delivering responsive, outcomes-based pharmacy education and public service.
Commitment to Excellence and COE Readiness
Through rigorous curriculum design, sustained licensure excellence, research productivity, international engagement, systematic faculty development, and strong community partnerships, the BS Pharmacy Program demonstrates compliance with CHED standards and readiness for designation as a Center of Excellence.
Top Performing School
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level II AACCUP
Global Rankings
Research Productivity
Public Health Leadership