Arellano University-International Nursing Program (AU-INP) students proudly participated in the Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony held last January 27, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center with the theme, “Taking on the Challenge in the Era of Pandemic, Young Healthcare of Today, Frontliners of Tomorrow."
International Programs News
Nursing education continues to evolve as more advancements in learning delivery are explored. At Arellano University-International Nursing Program, evidence-based education strategies such as ATI Testing and computer-based evaluation programs are being implemented as part of its US-based nursing curriculum.
A vast array of new opportunities awaits the latest batch of students from the Arellano University International Nursing Program as they transfer to Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia to finish their nursing degree. Glea started her nursing classes last August 2022 while the other students namely, Nicole, Dianna, Adrienne, Eunice, Rea, Jessica, and Diane entered during the February 2023 intake.
Arellano University International Nursing Program (AU-INP) began conducting limited face-to-face classes among its nursing students last March 28, 2022, following the guidelines given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Inter-Agency Task Force.
Arellano University (AU) and Alderson Broaddus University (ABU) have developed strong ties ever since the launch of the International Nursing Program in 2006. It remains the only one-of-its-kind in the Philippines that provides international nursing education, allowing students to pursue a US BSN degree and graduate with an American diploma.
Arellano University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MASS ACADEMY, a company registered as an online English Institute in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. MASS ACADEMY wishes to collaborate with Arellano University in delivering different academic programs both online and in-person.
Ores Estrella, RN-BC BSN, a previous Arellano University-International Nursing Program (AU-INP) student and alumnus of Alderson Broaddus University took a quick visit to AU Legarda Campus to meet the aspiring nurses enrolled in the program.
Two officials of Edith Cowan University (ECU) - the newly designated Executive Dean of ECU, Professor Karen Strickland and Dr. Tania Beament, ECU Director International - participated in the information session on November 18, 2022 organized by the Arellano University International Nursing Program [AU-INP] headed by Dr. Emerita Mendoza, Director of the program. Likewise, the two guests paid a courtesy call on the Arellano University Chairman and CEO, Mr. Francisco P.V. Cayco, who welcomed them and gave the assurance of a continuing partnership between the two universities.
Eleven International Nursing Program (INP) students will receive their Certificate of Completion during the 84th Commencement Ceremony of Arellano University on September 30, 2022.
They are: Paula Kristine C. Buenavides, Adrienne Kei E. Chua, Neilan S. Guba, Jessica D. Inacay, Eunice C. Mendoza, Ashley Sofia P. Panaligan, Patricia Bianca G. Rañola, Maria Edwardina D. Rayman, Rea Mae V. Segui, Bryz Aldrin A. Talosig and Dianna Marie D. Villanueva.
The President of Alderson Broaddus University (AB), Dr. James “Tim” Barry made his first visit to Arellano University (AU) last January 20, 2020. He was with Dr. Joan Lynn Propst, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the AB International Nursing Program Director. AB, which is located in Philippi, West Virginia USA, is a partner institution of AU in the nursing education. Dr Barry’s visit has been seen as a show of support to the 13- year old AU-AB innovative nursing program partnership.