WVSU College of Nursing

📣 ATTENTION: NAT APPLICANTS

To all examinees of the Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT), please take note of the following important details:

Exam Date: Sunday, May 10, 2025
Time & Room Assignment: Kindly refer to your Admission Slip issued during application.

Kindly check your names on the NAT Schedule below.

📌 What to Bring:
• Admission Slip
• NAT Receipt
• Mongol #2 Pencil
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Black Ballpoint Pen
• Any lacking documents

💰 Reminder: If you haven’t paid the NAT fee yet, please bring the exact amount of PHP 290.00 and settle it on the exam day.

⏰ Be punctual and come in proper attire.
Good luck, future student nurses! 💙

Attention!
The filing period for Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT) applications for Academic Year 2026-2027 has officially closed.

Please stay tuned for upcoming updates on the test schedule.

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LAST CALL FOR APPLICANTS
Deadline of APPLICATION: JUNE 1, 2026

Your path to PNLE readiness starts here.. for FREE!

West Visayas State University – College of Nursing is now accepting applicants for the Special Nursing Review Program (SNRP) 2026, a CHED-supported review initiative designed for Clinical Care Associates (CCAs) and underboard nursing graduates to strengthen their readiness for the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE) in February 2026.

The program is a structured, blended review experience built to equip participants with essential knowledge, test-taking skills, and exam confidence.

What is SNRP?

The Special Nursing Review Program is a structured review program offered for FREE (CHED funded), specifically designed to address the learning needs of Clinical Care Associates so they can successfully pass the PNLE. It includes 296 hours of lecture-discussion, intensive review, practice questions, rationalization, and simulated examinations across key nursing subjects.

Why enroll at WVSU?

Choose West Visayas State University because it is a Center of Development (COD) in Nursing and has a strong record of academic excellence, faculty expertise, and organized review implementation. The program is guided by qualified WVSU CON faculty, alumni Topnotchers, and external national reviewers, with a carefully designed structure that supports both knowledge mastery and exam readiness.

Who are qualified?

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Not yet passed the PNLE.
• With good internet connectivity and computer literacy.
• Familiar with online learning platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom, Google Classroom, and AutoProctor.

Features of the SNRP

The program offers a blended learning format combining online synchronous, online asynchronous, and face-to-face sessions. It runs for 37 days / 296 content hours and is to be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from July to December 2026. It covers major nursing areas such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Leadership and Management, Disaster Nursing, Research and Informatics, and more.

The program includes pre-tests, post-tests, test exercises, a simulated PNLE-style examination, and a catch-up plan for participants who need additional reinforcement.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants may prepare the following and submit through the designated application process of the College of Nursing. Click the link https://forms.gle/vNbF9V7jrn1dhPhR7 or scan the QR Code for the Application Form.

Applications are screened for eligibility, and qualified participants will be scheduled for orientation and enrollment review. The official call indicates a target of 50 participants per run, with applicants drawn from Region 6 and nationwide.

Who to Contact?

For inquiries and application concerns, contact:
MR. FEBRAY G. LAPIDANTE, MAN, RN
Clinical Care Associates Review Program Coordinator
West Visayas State University College of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +639914911665

Be Prepared. Be Confident. Become PNLE-ready with WVSU and EXCEL!

📢 Last Call for Eligible BSN Applicants

The deadline to file your application is Saturday, May 9, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Ensure your documents are in order before the cutoff! The exam will take place the following day, Sunday, May 10. Don't miss your chance!

𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨!

Please be guided that there will be no filing of NAT applications on May 1, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

Regular filing schedule will resume on May 2, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM onwards.

Kindly plan your visit accordingly.

Thank you, and please be guided.

CALL FOR APPLICANTS

Your path to PNLE readiness starts here!

West Visayas State University – College of Nursing is now accepting applicants for the Special Nursing Review Program (SNRP) 2026, a CHED-supported review initiative designed for Clinical Care Associates (CCAs) and underboard nursing graduates to strengthen their readiness for the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE) in February 2026. The program is a structured, blended review experience built to equip participants with essential knowledge, test-taking skills, and exam confidence.

What is SNRP?

The Special Nursing Review Program is a structured review program offered for FREE (CHED funded), specifically designed to address the learning needs of Clinical Care Associates so they can successfully pass the PNLE. It includes 296 hours of lecture-discussion, intensive review, practice questions, rationalization, and simulated examinations across key nursing subjects.

Why enroll at WVSU?

Choose West Visayas State University because it is a Center of Development (COD) in Nursing and has a strong record of academic excellence, faculty expertise, and organized review implementation. The program is guided by qualified WVSU CON faculty, alumni Topnotchers, and external national reviewers, with a carefully designed structure that supports both knowledge mastery and exam readiness.

Who are qualified?

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Working as a CCA in government or private hospitals/institutions.
• Not yet passed the PNLE.
• With good internet connectivity and computer literacy.
• Familiar with online learning platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom, Google Classroom, and AutoProctor.

Features of the SNRP

The program offers a blended learning format combining online synchronous, online asynchronous, and face-to-face sessions. It runs for 37 days / 296 content hours and is to be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from July to December 2026. It covers major nursing areas such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Leadership and Management, Disaster Nursing, Research and Informatics, and more.

The program includes pre-tests, post-tests, test exercises, a simulated PNLE-style examination, and a catch-up plan for participants who need additional reinforcement.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants may prepare the following and submit through the designated application process of the College of Nursing. Click the link https://forms.gle/vNbF9V7jrn1dhPhR7 or scan the QR Code for the Application Form.

Applications are screened for eligibility, and qualified participants will be scheduled for orientation and enrollment review. The official call indicates a target of 50 participants per run, with applicants drawn from Region 6 and nationwide.

Who to Contact?

For inquiries and application concerns, contact:
MR. FEBRAY G. LAPIDANTE, MAN, RN
Clinical Care Associates Review Program Coordinator
West Visayas State University College of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +639914911665

Be Prepared. Be Confident. Become PNLE-ready with WVSU and EXCEL!

[REPOST]

This May 16 2026, at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center, 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 will bring together distinguished nursing scholars whose expertise reflects and advances the summit theme. The event will feature both onsite and online speakers, fostering a wider scholarly exchange of innovation, leadership, and the enduring relevance of Filipino caring science in contemporary nursing research.

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆.

𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐇 𝐒. 𝐃𝐈Ñ𝐎, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐑𝐍, 𝐋𝐏𝐓
- Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Central Florida
- Director, Research Development and Innovation Center, Our Lady of Fatima University
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing & Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Vice President, Global Society of Philippine Nurse Researchers, Inc. (GSPNRI)
- Global Nurse Leadership Institute Academy Scholar in 2020
- Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in Nursing by the Philippine Professional Regulatory Commission in 2023

𝐑𝐔𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑 𝐏. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐙, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐌𝐀, 𝐑𝐍 , 𝐏𝐡𝐃
- Author, Nursing-Situation-as-Caring-Moment (NurCaM): A Filipino value-grounded theory of nursing
- Full Professor; Research & Linkages Coordinator; Pedagogical Lead, San Beda University College of Nursing
- Consultant Nursologist, Various Institution
- Regular Member, DOST – National Research Council of the Philippines
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Health and Caring Sciences
- PNA Representative Member, CHED – Technical Panel for Nursing Education
- Chairperson, Philippine Nurses Association – Department of Nursing Education

Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
You may submit your abstract through this link:
https://bit.ly/3O376WL
https://bit.ly/3O376WL
https://bit.ly/3O376WL

Join us in this scholarly convergence and witness thought leadership shaping the future of nursing research and practice.

𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨!

The official list of applicants eligible to take the Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT) is now available.

Kindly refer to the attached image for the complete list of eligible applicants.

Please ensure that you follow all instructions and prepare the required documents prior to your scheduled application and examination.

Thank you, and please be guided accordingly.

𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨!

Emails from the College of Nursing Committee on Admissions have already been sent.

If you have received your WVSU Admission Exam eligibility results but have not yet received an email from the Committee on Admissions, you may send your concern to:
[email protected]

Please refer to the attached image for the important dates and schedule.

Thank you, and please stay guided accordingly.