The FU College of Nursing has produced 27 new nurses in the recent Nursing Licensure Examinations.
Nenita P. Tayko, dean of the FU College of Nursing, said the passers account for 64.29 percent of the 42 students who took the December 2011 NLE in Cebu City.
The national passing average in the NLE is 33.92 percent.
The new nurses are:
Mark Sigurd A. Agir II, Arcy A. Bandoquillo, Leah T. Bomediano, J-Ann O. Buling, Jon Marc F. Catan, Nessan Ayres T. Carteciano, Flor Angel I Cornelio, Rhea M. Cornelio, Lemuel P. Culminas, Jenelly C. Dagani, Vivian T. Devero, Michael Franz E. Eran, Joy Joyce B. Elvinia, Azenith Joy S. Jane, Jennibeth M. Kho, Al Vinson J. Kinilitan, Christopher F. Llorente, Ronel R. Lope, Milena B. Martin, May Anttoniette V. Rendoque, Riconi Antoinette Z. Rosales, Angelica G. Selorio, Edward Lee C. Tejones, John Kenneth T. Tercio, Geraldine T. Ubag, Germaine B. Ugnit and Arsenia D. Visitacion.
University President Dr. Mira D. Sinco lauded the new nurses for bringing honor to their alma mater. She expressed hope that the nurses would serve in the Philippines before entertaining ideas of working abroad.