ABSTRACT
GRADUATE TRACER STUDY FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING CURRENT STATUS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF CURRICULUM TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CAREER
Matrix Science Medica (MSM)
Author: Cornelia R. Catalla
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DOI: 10.26480/msm.01.2025.20.22

The principal aim of tracer study is to examine the process of transition from graduate to higher studies, to highlight the graduate course based on employment and works, such as job position, income, security, and type of work. To evaluate their views based on their experiences and views of the graduate course’ curriculum, including resources and facilities. The participants of the study were fifty-eight registered nurses graduated with a degree of Master of Arts in Nursing. A descriptive quantitative research design was used while percentage and frequency were applied in analyzing the data. Findings reveal high rating for the contribution of graduate program for their professional growth in terms of academic professions, research capability, communication skills, meeting present and future professional needs, exposure to local and international community within field of specialization, critical thinking, salary improvement and personality development. In terms of how much the study matters to their vocation, out-of-class exercises, high importance accorded to research, multidisciplinary studying, pedagogy, academic environment, qualitative resources, know-how of the professor, field of study, and size of class received highly high ratings only except for lab and library rated as poor.