Assessing Community Readiness and Benefits of a Nursing Program: Implications for Healthcare and Education
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Title
Assessing Community Readiness and Benefits of a Nursing Program: Implications for Healthcare and Education
Subject
community health, educational access, healthcare needs, nursing education, perceived benefits, professional growth
Description
Assessing Community Readiness and Benefits of a Nursing Program: Implications for Healthcare and Education.
In response to recent policy shifts allowing the establishment of new nursing programs in the Philippines, this study
assesses the perceived readiness of Sorsogon, a geographically underserved province, to implement a bachelor of science
in nursing program. It also explores the anticipated benefits that such a program may offer to students and the local
community. A cross-sectional survey of 375 stakeholders, selected through purposive sampling, was conducted using a
validated instrument developed through expert consultation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,
while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. The findings reveal widespread support for the
proposed program, emphasizing its potential to enhance clinical competence, promote holistic health, and expand access
to healthcare services in the region. However, respondents also cited institutional limitations, including inadequate
infrastructure and a shortage of qualified faculty. While limited by its reliance on self-reported data and geographically
concentrated sampling, the study offers timely, place-based insights that can inform educational planning and equitable
health workforce development in rural Philippine settings. The findings highlight the need for faculty and infrastructure
investments, offering a basis for policymakers and institutions to implement nursing programs that address regional
healthcare gaps.
In response to recent policy shifts allowing the establishment of new nursing programs in the Philippines, this study
assesses the perceived readiness of Sorsogon, a geographically underserved province, to implement a bachelor of science
in nursing program. It also explores the anticipated benefits that such a program may offer to students and the local
community. A cross-sectional survey of 375 stakeholders, selected through purposive sampling, was conducted using a
validated instrument developed through expert consultation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,
while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. The findings reveal widespread support for the
proposed program, emphasizing its potential to enhance clinical competence, promote holistic health, and expand access
to healthcare services in the region. However, respondents also cited institutional limitations, including inadequate
infrastructure and a shortage of qualified faculty. While limited by its reliance on self-reported data and geographically
concentrated sampling, the study offers timely, place-based insights that can inform educational planning and equitable
health workforce development in rural Philippine settings. The findings highlight the need for faculty and infrastructure
investments, offering a basis for policymakers and institutions to implement nursing programs that address regional
healthcare gaps.
Creator
Mary Anne Frances D. Reyes, Aaron A. Funa, Robert Jamisola, Ma. Joahna D. Perdigon, Jerica D. Latonero
Source
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v28i3.1556
Publisher
Universitas Indonesia
Date
2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
pISSN 1410-4490; eISSN 2354-9203
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Mary Anne Frances D. Reyes, Aaron A. Funa, Robert Jamisola, Ma. Joahna D. Perdigon, Jerica D. Latonero, “Assessing Community Readiness and Benefits of a Nursing Program: Implications for Healthcare and Education,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10983.