About
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum is designed to make nursing education relevant to the national development goals and to prepare students for a profession that serves as a vital component in the country’s health system. In accordance with the Policies and Standards of Nursing Education, 1984, the curriculum aims to produce a fully functioning nurse. The graduate must be one who has: (1) developed a sensitive awareness of the health needs of society, as well as a commitment to the alleviation of accompanying problems that arise therefrom; (2), acquired the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, restoration of health and alleviation of suffering; and (3) developed a research attitude through the use of the nursing process. Such an attitude among others leads to the utilization of research findings.
In addition to the aims of the revised BSN Curriculum, the Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) upholds the University’s mission to facilitate the highest quality Christian education (SU Mission Statement, December 6, 1986). The SUCN philosophy states: “ the Person is a unified whole, a responsive member of a family, community and the world who continually contributes to the improvement of the quality of life and environmental well-being within his life span. Nursing is a caring discipline which assists the PERSON in coping with his needs and problems. Utilizing the nursing process, this is achieved by independent practice in collaboration with other disciplines which aim at promoting and restoring health, preventing illness, and alleviating human suffering. the Environment covers those tangible and intangible conditions that influence the person’s quality of life. Health is the dynamic process of becoming the person one wants to be while upholding the ideals of Christian faith across one’s life span. Nursing Education is a holistic discipline that facilitates the Person’s acquisition of attitudes, knowledge, and skills towards professional nursing practice and a Christian quality of life. The Practitioner in Nursing is one who has acquired attitudes, knowledge, and skills in order to continually respond constructively to the changing needs of the profession, the health care delivery system, and society.
The earlier stated general aims, SU mission statement, and SUCN philosophy find concrete translation in all aspects of the educative process. Policies, level objectives, course offerings, and their sequence, teaching-learning strategies, interpersonal relationships, co-curricular activities, evaluation methods, and others are all in harmony toward accomplishing the Silliman University mission. The attainment of Level III accreditation by the PAASCU, the consistent record of 100% passing average in the national board examinations with 108 topnotchers since 1951, the excellent performance of alumni here and abroad are evidence of the quality education that the College has maintained since it was first established in 1947.
The baccalaureate program is aimed at developing students to become well-balanced and well-adjusted professionals who are sensitive to the needs of the community, country, and the world. It is also aimed at preparing them for effective and personally satisfying service as a nurse generalist and providing them with a foundation for graduate study.
The College’s facilities include an academic building that houses classrooms and offices, laboratories, a Mini-CSR, and a women’s dormitory (the Ethel Chapman Dormitory). The College also avails of facilities of several hospitals and agencies for the clinical practice of students.
Students learn to apply theories and principles in nursing at the Silliman University Medical Center and the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital. For practice in rural and community health nursing, they serve at nearby rural health units and at the Dumaguete City Health Department. In addition, the College avails of the facilities of the IPHO Psychiatric Extension Ward for psychiatric nursing experience, the Looc Elementary School, Cantil-e Elementary School, and the S.U. Elementary School for school nursing.
Leadership
DR. THERESA A. GUINO-O, PhD RN
- Dean, College of Nursing
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MSN in Adult Health
ASST. PROF. MARY NATHALIE M. CATA-AL, RN MN
- Clinical Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Psychiatric Mental Health
ASST. PROF. OSEL SHERWIN Y. MELAD, RN MSN
- Simulation Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Juris Doctor
- MS in Adult Health
ASST. PROF. KATHLEAH S. CALUSCUSAN, RN MN
- Level I Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
ASST. PROF. IDA OLGA R. VIDAL, RN MN
- Level II Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Maternal Child
ASST. PROF. MAY ROSS P. CAFE, RN MN
- Level III Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
ASST. PROF. THEOROSE JUNE Q. BUSTILLO, PhD RN
- Level IV Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MN in Psychiatric Nursing
DR. EVALYN E. ABALOS
- Co-director, Dr. Luz Sobong-Porter Center of Leadership Excellence in Nursing
Rank: Adjunct Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MA in Administration
PROF. JUSIE LYDIA SIEGA-SUR
- Co-director, Dr. Luz Sobong-Porter Center of Leadership Excellence in Nursing
Rank: Adjunct Professor
Education:
- Doctor of Management (Human Resource Management) (on-going)
- Master of Health Professions Education
Updated: September 10, 2024 Office of Media and Public Affairs
Faculty & Staff
Faculty
ABALOS, EVALYN E.
- Co-director, Dr. Luz Sobong-Porter Center of Leadership Excellence in Nursing
Rank: Adjunct Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MA in Administration
ADARNA, MARIA ELLAINE A., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Administration
ANQUE, GERALDINE G., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Psychiatric-Mental Health
BUSTAMANTE, VEVECA V., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:
- MN in Adult Health Nursing
BUSTILLO, THEOROSE JUNE Q., PhD RN
- Level IV Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MN in Psychiatric Nursing
CAFE, MAY ROSS P., RN MN
- Level III Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
CAGARA, ROCHIE C., RN
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Master of Arts Major in Extension Administration
CALUSCUSAN, KATHLEAH S., RN MN
- Level I Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
CAMPOY, MARNESA P., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
CATA-AL, MARY NATHALIE M., RN MN
- Clinical Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Psychiatric Mental Health
CAZON, LEILA JOY T., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Parent Child Nursing
DUHAYLUNGSOD, JENNIFER T., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Family Nursing Practice
GUINO-O, THERESA A., PhD RN
- Dean, College of Nursing
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MSN in Adult Health
GALVEZ, BARBARA LYN A. PhD RN
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:
- PhD in Nursing (International Program) (Prince of Songkla University, Thailand)
- MAN in Parent Child Nursing
GUINO-O, THERESA A., PhD RN
- Dean, College of Nursing
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MSN in Adult Health
JUNIO, UENAVIL ANNE E., RN MAN
Position: Instructor
Education:
- MAN in Nursing Management
LIM-SACO, FRESLYN, PhD RN
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MN in Nursing Administration
LIGUTOM, NOYME LOUR ABEGIL L., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Psychiatric Health in Nursing
LUAGUE, ZORINNA M., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Adult Health
MELAD, OSEL SHERWIN Y., RN MSN
- Simulation Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Juris Doctor
- MS in Adult Health
SIEGA-SUR, JUSIE LYDIA
- Co-director, Dr. Luz Sobong-Porter Center of Leadership Excellence in Nursing
Rank: Adjunct Professor
Education:
- Master of Health Professions Education
- Doctor of Management (Human Resource Management) (on-going)
TITONG, JEFFREY LLOYD R., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Psychiatric Nursing
TOBONGBANUA, ZILLAH R. RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Med-Surg
TURTAL, ROWENA M., RN MN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MAN in Public Health
VIDAL, IDA OLGA R., RN MN
- Level II Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MN in Maternal Child
Staff
BANAGUDOS, ALONA A. Position: Office Assistant
Education:
- BS in Information Technology
DEL PILAR, ANA MARIE M. Position: NRC Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science
MAMHOT, LYNN GRACE A. Position: Office Secretary, College of Nursing
Education:
- Bachelor of Mass Communication
REMOLANO, VIOLETA A. Position: Office Assistant
Education:
- BS in Business Administration (Management)
SIGLOS, PRECIOUS CHERRY LYNN D. Position: Community Liaison Officer
Education:
- BS in Social Work
Updated: September 10, 2024 Office of Media and Public Affairs
F.I.R.E.
ASST. PROF. FRESLYN LIM-SACO, PhD RN
- Research Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Nursing
- MN in Nursing Administration
ASST. PROF. ROCHIE C. CAGAR A, RN
- Extension Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Master of Arts Major in Extension Administration
Updated: September 10, 2024 Office of Media and Public Affairs
Admission
College of Nursing Admissions
School Year 2026–2027
The Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) is now accepting applications for SY 2026–2027.
All applicants must accomplish the online application form and upload the required documents at:
aris.su.edu.ph/admission
Applicant Categories & Academic Requirements
A. Senior High School Graduates- A certified true copy of grades.
- General Average in Grade 11 and Grade 12 of 85% and above, with final grades of 80% and above in all subjects.
- Transcript of Records with required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus (similar to STEAM/STEM track)
- Cumulative QPA of at least 2.5 and no final grade below 2.0 in any subject.
- Shifting form with attached grades
- Cumulative QPA of at least 2.5 with no final grade below 2.0 in any subject.
Application Schedule
- Senior High Graduates: January 14, 2026 – March 31, 2026
- Transferees: April 13, 2026 – May 15, 2026
- Shiftees: April 13, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Apply online at: aris.su.edu.ph/admission
Examination & Interview
- Entrance Exam: Immediately follows after approval of submitted requirements
- Interview Schedule (via email notification):
- Senior High Graduates & Transferees: April 6, 2026 – May 15, 2026
- Shiftees: April 6, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Notification of Accepted Applicants
- Senior High Graduates & Transferees: May 18, 2026
- Shiftees: June 1, 2026
Important Reminder for Accepted Applicants
Once accepted, you must submit the ORIGINAL hard copies and one (1) set of photocopies of all admission requirements to:
Admissions Office, HH6 Hibbard Hall
You must also ENROLL immediately during the enrollment period until June 4, 2026.
Failure to enroll within the allocated period means forfeiture of your slot.
Contact Information
College of Nursing (SUCN)
Telephone: (035) 420-1901 local 500
Email: [email protected]