APPENDICES

26 APPENDIX A UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

September 06, 2012 JANET Q. SAILE Director School of Allied Medicine Universidad de Zamboanga Dear Dir. Saile: We, BSN level IV students taking up research II are presently conducting our research paper entitled, FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA,in partial fulfillment of our requirements in Nursing Research. Specially, we would like to answer the following statement of the problem: 1. What is the academic performance of the respondents? 2. What are the factors affecting the Academic Performance of the respondentsin terms of: a) Physiological factors b) Psychological factors c) Social factors d) Economic factors e) What is the most common factor affecting academic performance when physiological, psychological, social and economic factors are considered. In this connection, we would like to seek your approval. This study would entail identification of factors that affects the academic performance of the students. Anticipating for your positive response. Thank you. Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib (Sgd.) Group Representative

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

27 APPENDIX B UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

September 10, 2012 Dr. Vivian C. Laput Program chair Department of nursing

Dear Madame, Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the purpose of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factor that affects the academic performance of Level II Nursing Students. In this regard, we are seeking for your support and affirmation

Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib (Sgd.) Group Representative

Noted:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

28 APPENDIX C UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

September 26, 2012 BSN Level II Students Universidad de Zamboanga Greetings! We, the BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factorthat affects the academic performance of Level II Nursing Students. In regard to this matter, we are seeking for your permission by affixing your signature indicating that you allow us to have a copy of your grades from Pre-mid to Mid-term for the 1st semester of the SY: 2012-2013 in the following subjects: 1. Microbiology and Parasitology (Lec and Lab) 2. CHN (Community Health Nursing) 3. NCM 101 (Care of Mother, Child & Family Lec. only) Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached herewith is a form with your name listed. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much. Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group Representative Noted: Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program Chair

29 APPENDIX D UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 Dr. Dorothy Joy M. Dalmacio, R.N.,PhD Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in Microbiology and Parasitology subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours, Ahmad J. Talib Group representative

Noted:

Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

30 APPENDIX D UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 WheselynTamayao RN, MN Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factorsthat affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in Microbiology and Parasitology subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group representative Noted: Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

31 APPENDIX D UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 Zcharina Jumrani-Tinaytina, RN, MN Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in NCM 101 (Care of Mother, Child and Family Lecture only) subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group representative Noted: Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

APPENDIX D

32 UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 Sherryl Ann Pengson Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in NCM 101 (Care of Mother, Child and Family Lecture only) subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated.Thank you very much. Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group representative Noted: Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

33 APPENDIX D UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 Ella Alburo, RN, MN Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in CHN (Lecture only) subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group representative

Noted:

Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

34 APPENDIX D UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Zamboanga City

October 8, 2012 Don Ronald Arellano, RN.MN Clinical Instructor Greetings! We, BSN level IV students of Universidad de Zamboanga, currently enrolled in nursing research II is now on the process of conducting a research study entitled FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. The objective of this research is to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in their major subjects. In regard to this matter, we are hoping for your cooperation and permission to allow us to have a copy of their grades from PRE-MID to MID TERM SY:2012-2013 in CHN (Lecture only) subject for the purpose of research. Rest assured that the research group will hold this matter confidential. Attached here are the lists of the students in their corresponding signature signifying their consent that they allow us to see their grades. Your positive response to this matter is highly appreciated.Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Ahmad J. Talib Group representative

Noted:

Approved by:

Haidee T. Pacheco, RN, MN (Sgd.) Adviser

Vivian C. Laput, RN, PhD (Sgd.) BSN Program chair

35 APPENDIX E

Questionnaire Checklist FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA To our Respondent, we are currently conducting a study on Factors affecting the academic performance of level II Nursing Students of Universidad de Zamboanga. In contribution to this, answering the checklist will help make this research become truthful and reliable.

Name: ________________________________________________

Instruction: Please put a check mark on the different responses that you think speaks true of you to the best of your knowledge.

Physiological: ( ( ( ( ( ) I usually skip meals in the morning due to lack of time preparing for my first period of class. ) I am having difficulty remembering the lessons just conducted. ) I usually have difficulty sleeping at night, which makes me feel sleepy in my classes. ) I am having difficulty eating balance diet; it is easy to prepare instant foods during meal time. ) I often get sick once or twice a month.

Psychological: ( ) I dont feel well whenever we have quizzes, graded recitations, or major exams. ( ) I am hesitant to raise my hands during recitation or class discussion even if I know the answer. ( ) I always feel bad whenever I get a low grade. ( ) I feel less motivated throughout the semester if during the start of the semester I dont perform well. ( ) I feel ashamed every time I answer incorrectly, which triggers my being passive in class.

36 Social: ( ) My parents have high expectation of me to do well in school. ( ) I feel that I dont belong with my classmates, I prefer to be alone than study with them. ( ) I am easily influenced by my friends to skip classes or play computer games. ( ) I spent more time in facebook, twitter, and other social networking sites especially with my friends around. ( ) My relationship with opposite sex eat much of my time studying and doing other school work.

Economic: ( ) I am having difficulty concentrating on my studies due to delays in my tuition fee and allowance. ( ) I feel ashamed to always ask for promissory note from the Director or Program chair during exams which distort my concentration during exam day. ( ) I spent most of my time thinking where to get money for my tuition fee or daily expenses when I am short of my budget. ( ) It bothers me every time I fall to give my contribution during group activities. ( ) I am affected whenever my parents/relatives who send me to school expresses their hardship in looking for funds for my daily requirements.