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editorial BOARD

Kl ian Kea Nolasco

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M ar y Sh ar maine Briones

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Kr yss Ly ka Rosaro

internal managing editor

Do n n a C l aire Recaido

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editor’s NOTE This Time.

You may never have imagined yourself as someone who would tell her or his story to everyone, but you would probably witness how playful life could be. You may never have hoped to be at the top but would probably be pleased that you are. I know you’ve heard this before but let this remind you.

The team went through frustrations, insanity, joy, bloated stomachs and parents’ worried calls just to make this for you, and so we hope you will enjoy rolling this ball of emotions with us. I hope this magazine would give you a pleasant nostalgia and probably the opportunity to reminisce the good old times. I hope you will have fun relating with the articles written and perhaps learn from them. I hope you will dream for the best future and hustle to reach for it!

Take a moment to read and appreciate how time never changes about changing every thing.

J o h an na Dimayu ga

feature editor

M a. Ro g emmel Gonzalo

sports editor

Din jan e Lawrence C hu a

news editor

V r ian El oise Urb ano

devcom editor

Cl ar issa Faye Tamont e

english literary editor

Robin Poca

filipino literary editor

J udy Ann Velasco Deejay Comiso J amaica Jewel Lazo P atr izh a J ayne Jaramillo J er main e M aria Unciano staff writers

Kr isha Joy Ibb ay J amaica Cindy Pacleb

cartoonists

M affie Q u eru bin J o y C hrist ine Oani

graphic artists

M ar ius Carlo Billedo Iris Rabino M a. Luise Verz osa

photo journalist

B ERNARDO OLIB ER A. AR DE JR. PhD

ad viser, th e n igh tinga l e publ i c a tion

J ULIETA T. GUINID ED. D KLIAN KEA NOLASCO

d ean , c ol l ege of nur s i ng

editor-in-chief

THE NIGHTINGALE

ISSUE NO. 1, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2017

table of CONTENTS salary grade 11: enough recompense?

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CACHOLA LEADS NEW NSO OFFICERS

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JULARBAL AT POCa: lakan at lakambini ng kapuluan 2017

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An Excerpt on Timing

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Japanese Encephalitis: What everyone should know

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team terrosim prevails again during simulation

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UNP pays tribute to the late President Filart

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MMSU DOMINATES REGIONAL SCUAA WITH 349 POINTS

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about the cover a tao fearless and mortal; with gold it is indestructible. whether it is an alteration of culture, communication and tradition, the fighter remains courageous to spread its warm heartready for more.

salary grade 11: enough recompense?

RA 9173 or the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 has been the very bible of the Filipino nurses, treating it as their protection, their core foundation, and guidance. But what happens if it’s continuously violated?

According to this legislation, the minimum wage of nurses should be not lower than salary grade 15 or around 25,000Php. However, in status quo, it is not always the case. Nurses are receiving their income way beyond what the law dictates.

What could be left after the deductions listed on the pay slip robbed almost one third of it? What about the bills at home? For personal and basic necessities? What essence does the RA give if it’s dishonored? What more protection can it give to the already vulnerable nurses?After the bill providing for a minimum base pay for nurses was pushed, the last President vetoed. Do Filipino Nurses deserve such rejection? We are certain, nurses deserve much better.

Our Mother Nation is the biggest exporter of nurses around the world, yet she is in need too of them. Why does the government keep on pretending to be blind when the uproar of Filipino nurses are crystal clear?

Hospitals are understaffed, the ratio 1: 12 would go to the extent of 1: 30 and sometimes even more. Imagine how exhausting it is for one who does all the work that should be done by three people. There is no such thing as holidays, only dutydays where they spend their time providing care for their patients at the expense

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of their families; There are inevitable times when they are forced to work on longer shifts because of under staffing; The job is very risky, nurses are health care provider but they too are people who get sick and could catch illnesses from the area.

Nurses are too good to be true; too good that this treatment they are receiving is not even fair.

CPD Law also came into the picture which demands more time and money and energy to the exhausted nurses.These are some reasons why Filipino nurses keep on migrating abroad, sometimes to work as nurses, other times as someone working unrelated to their degree.Many also stay at our homeland but decide to stop practicing and choose the works that has a better offer.

No matter how we look at it, these are scenarios that burdens our fatigued nurses.

Aren’t these facts too obvious? That even the blind can picture the noticeable struggles and pleas of our nurses. Nurses leave because of the injustice they are suffering.

Does the government think that salary grade could pay off all the efforts and skills these nurses are putting into their work? Is this the government’s way of showing how low they perceive nurses to be?

We don’t know how you perceive it to be, but 18, 000Php salary is way too low for the pride Filipino nurses should have.

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depression is a joke: what a concept johanna dimayuga

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et’s be serious for once. I usually write about tips-on-how or technophile topics and letting other staff do articles on political issues or new school policies. I must say, this might be the most sensitive topic that I would talk about. Enragement ran through my veins, hands forming fists when I heard about the news. I was surprised that he even had the guts to lecture someone who suffers, on live television with millions witnessing how stupid his ideas were. That fact when he calls himself the “Henyo Master.”

In the segment “Juan for all, all for Juan,” hosts Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Alden Richards, and Maine Mendoza visited the house of a chosen contestant, who revealed her mother has depression.

Joey de Leon quickly gave his infamous opinion about it, stating that depression is just a figment of the mind and that people suffering from it are just acting out for attention. This statement went viral and backlashed the host. Netizens criticizing him for being insensitive, saying that his opinion contributes to the stigma surrounding mental health.

“Pag mayaman, depression. Pag mahirap, wala, wala ka nang pag-asa sa buhay,” Comparing using the social status and degrading the poor just because of their unfortunate fate is definitely low of him. The three-decade noontime show which is supposed to give happiness to every viewers disturbed the audiences with his remarks. He is basically saying that they have no right to say that they are depressed which shows his lack of knowledge regarding the matter.

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/ or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional

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and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Mental health is a critical issue, especially in some Asian countries. Japan, with an estimated 70 suicide cases per day, has the Aokigahara Forest which is a popular destination for people who want to commit suicide. In South Korea, one is seen as a weakling if he has mental health problem and depression is also not seen as a clinical issue.

Over 4.5 million cases of depression were reported in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health (DOH), but that number is likely to be much higher since many of those suffering from depression hesitate to seek help because of the stigma still surrounding mental disorders.

Joey de Leon apologized and it was a sincere apology, owning up to his mistakes and what he did opened the minds of Filipinos regarding mental health. We have always been known to have a sunny disposition in life. Despite the misfortunes and the daily chaos that we face, we can always muster the courage to bravely put up with a smile and it saved us many times from a very miserable existence.

But how long can we keep that happy composure?

According to one leading London psychiatrist, Dr Cosmo Hallstrom, “Smiling depression is a term often used to refer to a patient who you think is depressed, but doesn’t look it and often won’t admit it.”

Some of the people suffering from depression tend to mask their persistent sadness, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, crushing low self-esteem, pessimism, and even our secret panic attacks away from the scrutinizing eyes of the public. That is why they don’t seek the mental health professional who may help them get back to a healthy emotional and psychological

"We should keep in mind that not all people are the same.

We are all different, including on how we face life's ups and downs."

state; Filipinos stigmatized it as something to mock about. We are unaware that when such conditions are left undiagnosed and untreated, it may lead to reckless behavior or worse, suicide.

We should keep in mind that not all people are the same. We are all different, including on how we face life’s ups and downs. Some people are strong enough to conquer any challenges, but some are worn-out and we should not judge them because we don’t have an idea of what they’re really going through. In reality, some situations may get out of hand, as we struggle to deal with a great amount of emotional stress along with social pressure that may actually wear us down.

It is high time to end the stigma on mental health and to offer a hand to those who are in need of our help. Depression and suicide are preventable. If anyone tells you that they are depressed and that they can’t do it anymore, take it seriously and listen to them genuinely. You might not be aware, but you are already saving lives.

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student nurse standards mary sharmaine briones

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aking up early in the morning not having enough sleep, skipping the first meal of the day, tying hair damped from the shower, puts on nurse’s cap, dressed with apple green clinical uniform covered with a white apron pinned with a name plate, paired with stockings plus pair of shoes that’s white as snow (char).

Type of person who balances classes, studying, family obligations and a personal life that takes some serious planning. On the other hand, receives judgments upon caring different kinds of patients everyday.

Yes, you’re right! I am talking about us, student nurses, who, despite the sacrifices we are doing, are experiencing judgments and receiving various comments about how we should act and how we should look physically that I think nobody deserves. And I just hope you’re not one of them.

"Nursing is not about your height and how you look like.

As far as I know, as long as you have the knowledge, experience and motivation and the passion to care, whether in the job, a voluntary role or towards other people, that's nursing."

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First on the line, “dapat wala o hindi madami ang pimples”. We are aware that some institutions are implementing this nursing physical appearance requirement and don’t accept enrollees for the nursing course who are having pimples.In Manila, they are not accepting students who have severe acne on face unless they will require that student to bring a certificate that he/she is having a treatment sessions for that.

Well, we can’t blame their existing rules and regulations. But wait, do you think it is fair? That becoming a nurse and care provider will be based on physical appearance and not on performance?

As nurses and future nurses, we should know that a lot of times, breakouts are caused by stress and/or hormones, not

necessarily just plain hygiene, di ba? And not a lot of people can afford to go to Dermatologists & buy all those creams & astringents. Let’s stop choosing one riddled with pimples and another with smooth complexion, instead appreciate the care they are willing to share.

To those who have one, lift yourself up and continue enhancing the service and needs the patients worthy of having.

Don’t let your capabilities be judged by how you look outside.

Second on the line, “dapat matangkad ka”, “bes paano ka maglalagay ng IV sa mataas na IV stand?”, “besabot mo?”, some of the thoughts for a student nurse who is petite.Struggle is real!

During earlier times, height requirement is checked in nursing schools, and some of them were not accepted because of their height which is less than the required. It makes sense, right?

For we all know, this profession requires nurses to perform some physically demanding tasks when dealing with patients,especially if you would like to be employed abroad but height should not be a hindrance, or even the reason why nurses-wanna-be’ should not be accepted in nursing schools. Nurses, like other humans, can offer help and ask for help as well.

After all, nursing is not about your height and how you look like. As far as I know, as long as you have the knowledge, experience and motivation and the passion to care, whether in the job, a voluntary role or towards other people, that’s nursing. Don’t let any criticism define you in doing the career you want to achieve in life.

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four year worth of chapter kliankeanolasco

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“Graduate ka na!”

assure you, every single of us have been told by this. Yet a lingering question keeps on annoying in my head, “Gragraduateba ako?” Go on, ask the graduates... it’s either you’ll receive a positive mindset or the opposite. There is nothing in between! Nada!

I really thought that toxicity would lay low, I was wrong. Being a fourth-year college student brings back the memories from being a fourth-year high school, only it’s more frustrating. You have this uncertainty of the future, if you ask me what my plan is, I would honestly answer that I don’t know. It feels like looking at a blank canvas, without any inspiration nor motivation of how to put pigments on it.

in a form of slap that I am undeniably ending another chapter. A 4 freakin’ year worth of chapter that is full of unending requirements, endless reporting, RetDem, what-is-the-most-orange-in-theseoranges kind of exams, shocking grades, toxic-ang-patient-pati-na-rin-‘yong-SO, scolded by the CI moments, bonding with college acquaintances, and most of all, bangag days.

if you are graduating. Whether you are a fourth year BSN student (my classmate) or not, I know you could relate with me, if not- you’ll come across to where I am.

However, this is not a discouragement, instead take it as an encouragement to go and walk. Take your time and be sure to enjoy it and move forward to the end of the chapter.Remember, you are going to have this walk only for once. Just once.

I know, being a student journalist is hard. If I must say, being a student leader is too, and if it’s not even obvious- being a student nurse is not exemption, especially

Be ready to start a new chapter and fill it with memories, bad or good, doesn’t matter. As long as your hand is guided by Him, you’ll going to be okay. Together,

Pressure from all the corners keeps on pestering us.It stays there gawking, waiting for our ugly nervous breakdown we keep on holding up. Pressure keeps on intensifying each day, but I’m sure we strive for one thing- 100% passing rate for the batch, some even goals to be a topnotcher. Some struggles for cumlaude, others, for diligence in studies. We computed the GWA of our class and almost were within the bracket of a diligence in studies awardee. That was the time when I realized that nursing students are truly intelligent but the entire 4 freakin’ year program made us probed ourselves if we indeed are.

Because of the graduation nearing, pressure from searching more certificates from extracurricular activities is even more trending than before. I personally want to have more awards to compensate by not being a running for cumlaude.

I want my parents to be (extra) proud of me, even everyone I care should be proud of me, my own self - which is the hardest, especially if since the first day, I am doubting my capability as a student nurse.

As I make this column, it seems like the universe is giving me a reality check opinion

"Be ready to start a new chapter and fill it with memories - bad or good, doesn't matter. As long as your hand is guided by Him, you'll going to be okay."

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nurse life’s delectable cuisine kryss lyka m. rosario

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cheery and chummy hello! Welcome to my column, a unique world of elastic and echoing outlet of my ideas and sentiments. While I was staring on the ceiling and thinking what to write for my column I came up with this – NURSING LIFE. As I start wielding my pen, let everyone savor this writing recipe I will serve. I assure that with all my thirstiness in giving and serving you information, I will squeeze my mind to cater you with an appetizing and irresistible menu. Get your plates now and ready your taste buds incredible and palatable taste.

For a nursing student, every semester is a cook fest to savor the challenging experiences of nursing school. first sem could be salty. Second sem is sweet. Midyear could be or bitter. And the following semester could be creamy or plain. But, all could be boiled down into two, the sweet and bitter to make each ingredient complete.

Nursing is definitely not an easy course; you will spend countless evenings to study, poring over textbooks plus the exhausted feeling in the clinical area, but you have to remember the reason why you started this journey and always remember to smile and do the BEST you can for your patients. I know it wasn’t easy – TRUST ME, I KNOW! , but it is why I am here helping, Trust in yourself, your friend, your family, and ofcourse the big guy upstairs (Yeah, it’s God). It won’t last forever and it won’t wear you down. Just keep on. Your patents count on you to know what to do and what to say in all kinds of situation. I’m sure, after hearing words of gratitude from your patients, it will surely touch your heart which can be

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one of the forces that will make you fall deeper in love with nursing. These will inspire you to continue your journey and shape your views for a colourful, delightful and vigorous nursing life.

On the opposite side, I am pertaining to the bitter part nursing life is not a bed of roses. Some, if not all, students feel intoxicated with - failing grades, financial burdens, problems, struggles, anxiety and stress that spoil and poison nursing student’s spirit and confidence. These are the shadows of realities, definitely the disturbances and rocks that hinder the smooth flow of the passageway to their dreams.

Nursing life will be twisting out of control, and will entail a lot sacrifices but it also spells meaningful differences in the lives of others. To be a “Registered Nurse” is every nursing student’s dream. Yeah, just two words yet too hard to reach. It tests endurance and courage before that two letter affixed with your name. But you should always bear in mind that “What we sow, we reap”. Believe me, everything will be worth it someday.

After all, when sweet and bitter taste are well-mixed and combined, it can produce an incredible taste. Perhaps it is the reason that even this endeavour is too risky, NURSES are fearlessly standing in the midst of horrible and terrifying diseases, fighting and rescuing not withstanding what could possibly risk their lives.

These and more are heroic deeds that are worth- emulating and worth- preserving.

Nursing life will be twisting out of control, it really entails a lot sacrifices but it also spells meaningful differences in the lives of others. opinion

CACHOLA LEADS NEW NSO OFFICERS

Christianne Jessa R. Cachola, a BSN IV student, was proclaimed as the new governor of the Nursing Students’ Organization during the Synchronized Student Council and Academic Unit Council Elections on May 04, 2017 at CBAA and CCIT precincts.

Cachola, under the RIGHTS (Responsible, Ignited, Genuine, Humble, and Transformative) Party, gained a total of 69 votes.

The other winning elected officers of the Academic Unit Council were: Axel L. Udani proclaimed as the Vice Governor with 65 votes; Donna Claire A. Recaido proclaimed as the SecretaryGeneral with 67 votes; Vrian Eloise M. Urbano proclaimed as the Treasurer with 57 votes; Earl Justice B. David proclaimed as the Internal Auditor with 51 votes; Mary Lourd A. Rabago proclaimed as the Business Manager with 63

CN HOLDS 49TH CAPPING, PINNING AND CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY

UNP-CN continued to mark its history as the BSN Level II students celebrated the 49thCapping, Pinning and Candlelighting Ceremony last July 29, 2017 held at UNP Hostel.

As part of the tradition for nursing students, before they start their Related Learning Experience (RLE), the capping ceremony is often conducted. It is a memorable and happy occasion for the students as they don the cap and

votes; Luigi Q. Bondoc proclaimed as the PublicRelations Officer with 61 votes; Jed Tristan Quinto proclaimed as the First Year Representative; Shaena Joy C. Favorito proclaimed as the Second Year Representative with 6 votes; Marius Carlo R. Billedo proclaimed as the Third Year Representative with 27 votes; and Melvin F. Cablas proclaimed as the Fourth Year Representative with 35 votes.

The election was guided by the Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections (HOPE) Commission, the sole student elections committee of the university, using computerized system of voting.

The oath-taking took place last September 15.

Photos from Christianne Jessa Cachola

pledge to wear it with pride and dignity and in such a manner that it would always bring honor and distinction to their alma mater.

The ceremony started with a Eucharistic celebration presided

by Rev. Fr. Loubert Agduyeng.

The pins, caps and candles were blessed after the Holy Mass. Dr. Gilbert R. Arce, UNP President, together with Dr. Julieta T. Guinid presented the caps, pins and candles to the students accompa-

nied by their parents who placed their caps and pins to their daughters and sons respectively. They were assisted by Prof. Cecilia B. Anicoche (RLE Coordinator) and other Faculty of Nursing. There is also a candle-lighting portion of the ceremony, which commemorated Florence Nightingale’s history of helping wounded soldiers at night by candlelight. During this time, the students recited the Nightingale Pledge which was led

by Ms. Shaena Joy Favorito, BSN II student.

The student nurses dedicated a song to their parents entitled “Time of my Life” by artist David Cook.During the program, Dr. Gilbert R. Arce gave his inspirational talk to the students as well as to the parents,and the faculty and staff. Dr. Julieta T. Guinid gave her closing remarks.

Photos from Shaena Joy Favorito

CN: BLAST FROM THE PAST ACQUAINTANCE PARTY

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Lights, music, and people – the night was filled so many things but mostly of these three.

One of the school year’s most anticipated events finally came to completion on December 01, 2017 at Lyric Function Hall where the College of Nursing once again gathered for its annual Acquaintance Party.The Nursing Student Organization (NSO) headed by Prof. Constantino Mendoza, together with its officers led the said

event with the theme highlighted as “Blast from the Past.”

Hosted by Christianne Jessa Cachola and Axel Udani, the event was graced by BSN students and CN faculty. To develop camaraderie and teamwork, the students joined together during the parlor games and activities with utmost joy and perseverance. Also, the party got electrified when all the students from the different year level showcased their most

stunning poses and smiles as they were screened for the special awards.

Before the night ended, the students who have mostly stand-out on their creative dresses were recognized. The emcee announced those who have really shined the night. The awardees were Maria Rogemmel Gonzalo, Jervy Cabingas and Patcrick Tolentino

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BATCH 2017 SCORES 93.62% ON NLE

The University of Northern Philippines has earned a new set of registered nurses (RNs) as the graduates of the BS Nursing program passed the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) or Nursing Board Exam administered by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing last November 25-26, 2017 at designated testing centers nationwide.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Nursing (BoN) released results of November 2017 nurse licensure examination (NLE) or nursing board exam on December 12, or in eleven (11) working days after the exam.The university once again posted great results with a 93.62% passing rate. These said graduates from UNP College of Nursing are some of the 5,875 out

1ST CARMELING LECTURE SERIES HELD

The examinations are administered by PRC Board of Nursing (BoN) headed by its Chairman, Glenda S. Arquiza, and its members, Carmelita C. Divinagracia, Gloria B. Arcos, Carfredda P. Dumlao, Florence C. Cawaon and Cora A. Añonuevo at PRC testing centers in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.

The November 2017 nursing board exam has drawn basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in the major subject areas i.e.

Fundamentals of Nursing including Professional Adjustments, Maternal and Child Nursing,

September 23, 2017 - The College of Nursing conducted its 1stCarmelingPichay-Crisologo Lecture Series with the theme, “CATH Laboratory: Beyond Expectations” at UNP Tadena Hall.

The event was attended by the Faculty of Nursing, BSN students, MAN students, and nurses.

Mr. Paul D. Franciso, II, Head of Cath Laboratory in University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, was the keynote speaker of the event. “The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, or the Cardiac Cath Lab, is where surgical procedures on the heart and its great vessels are performed. The results of the procedures provide doctors with valuable information in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. Among the wide variety of percutaneous (through the skin) procedures include coronary angiography and angioplasty, coronary stent placement, inser-

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of 12,869 examinees who took the exam.

Community Health and Communicable Disease Nursing, Nursing of Adolescents, adults and aged and Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. The examination has tested competencies in relation to the 11 key areas of responsibility contained in the Competency Standards of Nursing Practice in the Philippines. These areas are categorized as follows: patient care competencies (safe and quality nursing care, communication, collaboration and teamwork, health education); empowering competencies (legal responsibilities, ethico-moral spiritual responsibilities and personal and professional development); enabling competencies (management of resources and enviromment and records management); and enhancing competencies (research and quality improvement). The NLE is composed of five (5) parts namely: Nursing Practice I (Community Health Nursing), Nursing Practice II (Care of Healthy/At Risk Mother and Child), Nursing Practice III ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part A), Nursing Practice IV ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part B), and Nursing Practice V ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part C).

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tion of intra-aortic balloon pump, implantation of automatic cardiac defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices,” he stated. He also talked about the history of Cath lab in the country, the different procedures performed in the laboratory, and their role as a nurse in the lab. In addition, he also showed a glance of the facility design in the PGH

Cath Lab and the apparatuses they used which cost thousands of pesos.

The symposium served as an excellent opportunity for nurses to explore on other field of specialization such as being a cardiac cath laboratory nurse and be updated on the latest trend in cardiovascular management.

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NSO kicks off gift-giving project for children

Giving love. Sharing gifts.

Spreading Blessings.For the season of giving, the Nursing Students Organization strove to make a difference for some of the less fortunate brethren by sharing their time and material blessings. It is a way of giving back to the people.

NSO hosted a Christmas party and “Handog Pamasko” gift-giving

Photos from Earl Justice David

BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA, MATAGUMPAY NA IPINAGDIWANG

Bilang paggunita at pagbibigay pugay sa Wikang Fililipino at sa mayaman nitong kultura, makulay na idinaos sa unibersidad ang taunang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambans. Layon ng pagdiriwang na payabungin pa at pagyamanin ang Wikang Filipino sa kasalukuyan, kung saan malaki ang ambag ng bagong henerasyon sa sariling wika na nakasentro sa temang “Filipino: Wikang Mapagbago”.

Sa pagdiriwang na ito, nabigyan din ng pagkakataon ang mga mag-aaral na ipamalas ang kanilang pagmamahal, pagpapahalaga, at wastong paggamit ng sariling wika sa pamamagitan ng ibat-ibang gawain at patimpalak na aktibo nilang nilahukan. Isinagawa ito noong Agosto 29-30, 2017 na siyang nagbigay kahulugan sa pagdiriwang ng buwan ng wikang Filipino. Kinabibilangan dito ang Tagisan ng Talino na sinalihan nina Jervy Cabingas, Ma. Rogemmel Gonzalo at Donna Claire Recaido na nakakuha ng ikalawang gantimpala; Dagliang Talumpati na sinalihan ni Melvin Cablas na nakakuha ng ikatlong gantimpala; Bihasa na Akong Magsalaysay na sinalihan ni Kryss

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project for the children of Sitio Mindanao in Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur on December 10, 2017. NSO officers, together with their adviser, joined forces with the BSN students in handing out gifts to children. They mingled with the children as they enjoyed their meals and fun gifts. There were also series of exciting games for the children. The highlight of the activity was the distribution of

bags filled with grocery items and other essentials to the parents.

The children all smile at the venues, thankful in receiving the humble gifts from the college.

The program ended upon receiving their gifts and leaving the school grounds as they carry a smile with great appreciation to the CN Family.

Photos from Earl Justice David

Lyka Rosaro; Paglikha ng Tulang Maharuyo na sinalihan nina Mary Sharmaine Briones at Vrian Eloise Urbano; Galeria Filipino na sinalihan nila Pie Verzosa, Johanna Dimayuga, Marius Billedo, Iris Nicole Rabino, at Vrian Urbano; at Paggawa ng Bulletin Board na sinalihan ng mga estudyante ng BSN IV na nakakuha ng unang gantimpala.

Sa huling araw ng selebrasyon, ginanap ang Lakan at Lakambini sa UNP Founder’s Plaza na siyang sinalihan nina Robin Poca (Ikaapat na Taon) at Hazel Jularbal (Ikatlong Taon). Nagpakitang gilas sila

sa kanilang Pilipinong kaanyuan, kaakmaan ng kilos at gawi, tindig at tikas, at sa mahusay ng pagdadala ng kasuotan at ng sarili na siyang dahilan para natamo nila ang karangalang “Lakan at Lakambini ng Kapuluan.”

Ang pagoorganisa sa nasabing pagdiriwang ay pinangunahan ng Kapisanan ng mga Magiging Gurong Filipino (KaMaGuFil) at College of Teacher EducationStudents Organization (CTE-SO) sa pakikipagtulungan ng buong pamilya ng Kolehiyo kabilang ang mga mag-aaral, kaguruan at administrasyon.

Photos from Kenneth Raposas, New Tandem

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Hindi batid sa kaalaman ng nakararami na kayang makipagsabayan ng mga estudyante ng College of Nursing sa larangan ng pageantry? Kritikal na pag-iisip at kumpyansa sa sarili ay ilan sa mga katangian ng pagiging isang nars, kung kaya nakamit nina Robin Poca at Hazel Jularbal ang karangalang “Lakan at Lakambini ng Kapuluan” upang kumatawan sa kolehiyo sa nasabing patimpalak, na idinaos sa Founder’s Plaza ng Unibersidad noong ika-30 ng Agosto 2017. Ang mga projeksyon, mga kilos, presensya sa entablado, at katalinuhan ang mga lihim upang maipanalo ang titulo.

“Kung may pagkakataon man, hindi ko na babaguhin kung ano man ang mga naisagot ko.

Hindi man napunta sa’kin ang korona, sapat na sa aking kaisipan na ibinigay ko lahat ng makakaya ako at higit sa lahat, alam ko sarili ko na maaari pa rin naman akong maging instrumento para ipahayag at pagyamanin ang wikang Filipino.”

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“Stunning Lady in White,” magandang paglalawaran para kay Hazel Jularbal, isang magaaral mula sa ikatlong taon, habang ipinapakita ang malabinibining pustura sa kanyang puting Filipiñiana Gown.

“Strong Epitome of Masculinity”, gawad ng madla kay Robin Poca, isang mag-aaral na mula naman sa ikaapat na taon, nang lumabas sa entablado ng suot ang isang matingkad na Barong Tagalog.

Naging mahirap ang pag-eensayo ngunit nanatiling matatag ang dalawang kandidata upang kumatawan sa kolehyo at ipakita ang lakas ng loob na kayang makibagay sa kapwa kandidata. Kung kaya’t nakamit ang minimithing titulo.

Lumapit at nakipanayam ang publikasyon sa dalawang kandidata upang higit pang masaksihan ang kanilang mga hinuha patungkol sa nasabing paligsahan.

Ano ang mga preparasyon mo bago ka sumalang sa entablado?

Hazel: “Ang pinaka importante sa lahat ay ang ihanda ang sarili sa kung ano man ang pwedeng mangyari bago ang laban at pagkatapos ng kompetisyon. Ibinigay ko lahat ang aking makakaya upang pangatawanan ang aking kolehiyo at makilala pa ito ng husto. At syempre bilang nursing student, kinailangan ko ring ibalanse ng mabuti ang

aking ang oras dahil may mga pag-eensayo pa rin na kailangang daanan.”

Robin: “Bago ako sumalang sa entablado, nagsaliksik muna ako kung ano ang kahulugan at gustong ipahiwatig ng tema na ‘Filipino:Wikang Mapagbago’.

Sinigurado ko sa aking sarili na may sapat akong kumpiyansa na harapin ang mga tao. At higit sa lahat ay humingi ako ng tulong at gabay sa Panginoon.”

Kanino mo inilalaan ang iyong pagkapanalo?

Hazel: Unang-una pa rin sa ating Panginoon na naging dahilan para makamit natin ang pagkapanalo.

At syempre, sa pamilya ko, mga kaibigan at sa College of Nursing na sumuporta sa’min noon. At ito rin ay para sa mga kabataan na kung minsan ay nakakalimutan na ang pagtangkilik sa sariling atin.

Robin: Inilalaan ko ang aking pagkapanalo sa kinabibilangan kong kolehiyo, sa NSO, sa aking mga kaklase (IV-A) na tudo sa pagsuporta sa akin at mga kaibigan. Pati na rin sina sir Gerly na nagpahiram sa akin ng mga gamit, kay kuya Alexis at kay Ryan na tumulong para palakasin ang aking loob bago ang paligsahan at habang nangyayari ang kompetisyon.

Ano ang istorya sa likod ng pagsali sa ganitong kompitisyon?

Hazel: Noong una ay biruan lamang ito. Pangkatuwaan na iprepresenta ko ang sarili ko para sa isang ganitong klaseng kompetisyon. Alam ko naman noon na hindi rin ako pipiliin kasi hindi naman ako katangkaran at hindi rin naman ako sexy para sa mga ganitong bagay.

Hanggang sa pinatawag ako ng

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man ang idinikta ng aking isipan na ibinigkas nang aking bibig.

NSO, at sinabing ako ang kakatawan sa CN para sa Buwan ng Wika.

Ayoko sana pero dahil na rin sa tiwala na ibinigay ng organisasyon at ang paghihikayat ni Marius Carlo Billedo na siyang nagpatatag sa’kin, sumang-ayon din ako.

Robin: Sa katotohanan ay wala akong plano na sumali sa ganitong paligsahan. Kasi una sa lahat ay wala pa akong karansan sa ganitoong paligsahan at higit sa lahat ay mahiyain po ako. Ngunit gusto ko rin maranasan at maramdaman ang kaba,hirap at saya na pwedeng idulot sa pagharap ng maraming tao.

Ang nag-udyok sa akin para sumali ay ang aking mga kaibigan na sina Iris, Jenalyn, Donna, Patrick, Ashley.

Ang mapabilang sa mga kandidata ay hindi naging magaan kanila Hazel at Robin ngunit ginawa parin nilang matatag ang kanilang pondasyon na ipresenta ang angking mga talino na sumagot sa mga katanungan sa kumpetisyon.

Kung ikaw ay bibigyan ng pagkakataong ibalik ang pangyayari, kukunin mo ba ang opurtinidad na baguhin ang iyong sagot sa nasabing pageant? Bakit?

Hazel: Kung may pagkakataon man, hindi ko na babaguhin kung ano man ang mga naisagot ko.

Hindi man napunta sa’kin ang korona, sapat na sa aking kaisipan na ibinigay ko lahat ng makakaya ako at higit sa lahat, alam ko sarili ko na maaari pa rin naman akong maging instrumento para ipahayag at pagyamanin ang wikang Filipino.

Robin: Kung mabibigyan man ako ng pagkakataong baguhin ang aking sagot sa pageant, mas pipiliin kong hindi ko nalang ito babaguhin. Masaya at kontento na ako sa kung ano

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Paano mo gagamitin ang iyong boses upang maipalaganap ang Wikang Filipino sa kabataan ngayon?

Hazel: Dito sa ating Unibersidad, maraming paligsahan na kung saan gumagamit tayo ng wika para makipaglaban, bilang bukas din ang aking kalooban sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, nakikipagtunggali din ako na gamit ang wikang Filipino.

Sa paraang ito, makakahikayat ako ng marami pang kabataan para sumubok at lumaban din. Ang pagkapanalo sa isang kompetisyon ay nagpapahiwatig na nanalo din ang wikang naging sandata natin at iyon ay wikang Filipino.

Robin: Gagamitin ko ang aking boses sa pagapalaganap ng Wikang Filipino sa mga kabataan ngayon sa pamamagitan ng pagiging magandang ehemplo sa kanila. Ipapakita ko sa kanila ang tunay na kahulugan, kahalagan at kagandahan ng Wikang Filipino. At ipaparamdam ko rin sa kanila na ang Wikang Filipino ay siyang sumasalalim sa ating pagiging PAGKA-PILIPINO. Tunay ngang naging isang makasaysayang karanasan sa dalawang kandidata ang kanilang pagkapanalo. Inspirasyon ay isa sa mga naging daan upang maging matatag na humarap sa madla.

Wika ang nagsisilbing lubid upang maitali ang bawat mamamayan upang maging isa ang mga diwa, pangarap at ilaw-- na siyang sinusundan upang matahak ang walang humpay na kalayaan. Kung kaya’t tumayong modelo sina Hazel Jularbal at Robin Poca bilang Lakan at Lakambini ng Kapuluan 2017 dahil ito’y dulot ng pagmamahal nila sa bayan at hindi paglimot sa pagtangkilik ng ating wikang pambansa sa kanilang puso’t isipan.

“Gagamitin ko ang aking boses sa pagapalaganap ng Wikang Filipino sa mga kabataan ngayon sa pamamagitan ng pagiging magandang ehemplo sa kanila. Ipapakita ko sa kanila ang tunay na kahulugan, kahalagan at kagandahan ng Wikang Filipino.”

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Pannubok Manipud idi naiwawaak Dana ti basol ti nagnaak Namimpinsanen a linipat dagidi arapaap Adu a pammagbaga innak sinagrap.

Pannubok ti biag saan a maigawidan Ado ti dumteng kayat ko man wenno saan Pannubok a diak ammo nu kaanok a malasatan Manu a rabii nga iso’t pakapuypuyatan.

Naikarikadi a magsaten toy agngangabit a namnama Ituloy ko latta kadi uray no nasakiten toy marikrikna Apay ngata met a nu dumteng ti problema Imbes a masulbar, saanen gapu ta agsasaruno da.

Dayta a gundaway, nagarubos iti luak Nakunak iti bagik, kasano ngaruden ti pamilyak?

Supusopak adu a rabii a nalibtawak, nagkurangak Yetnagko met amin toy biagko ken kararuak.

Sumangbay man adu a pannubok sarangatek latta Ania man a problema solbarek amin ida Agtalek ken agkararag nak laeng kenni Apo a namarsua Ta ammuk nga kadagitoy a pannubok, dakkel ti maitulong na.

In Between Your Hands I remember everything; From the way you felt My surface with your slender hands, To the look on your face When you said I’m not enough.

I cannot forget the things; The sliced pieces of perfection, Slowly piled up on my back Crushing my fragile spine, I cracked.

Formed a smile, said it was fine.

I did not decipher the hints; Tortured that I cannot speak.

Still gave you my last piece, That I have been reserving.

Cared enough to let you take all of me.

I tried so hard that I cried ink, When you finally took a bite But spat it out and led me to the bin.

Disgusting and filthy trash, That you would never want to taste again, I still remember everything;

Heto Na!

As I sank in the words you said to me.

Screaming, but no one hears Eyelids turning heavy as I drowned To death in the sea of your promises.

Parang kailan lamang nang ako ay nangangarap Maraming pagsubok sa buhay ang aking hinarap Ngunit nang ako’y nagsipag at nagsumikap Ilang buwan nalang, clinical graduation ay akin nang malalasap.

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flower “embrace me,” she said

Twenty Bullets

“pick me,” she added

One goodbye’s enough

is it selflessness or the other?

Because a thousand of it Would hurt even more

“beautiful,” they said

Rather than twenty bullets

“smells good,” they added

Shot at my such dearest heart

It’s selfishness and anger

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“We’re actual idiots for messing this up,” he said, taking another drag on his cigarette. The ghost of a smile lingered on his lips, but it didn’t reach his eyes.

They remained cold and distant, focused on a point above the girl’s head. There was a time when he could have watched her forever, when every second he did not stare at her felt like wasted time. It had been too long since he’d thought things between them would ever change. “We really are,” she agreed, pulling the sleeves of her coat over her hands to protect them from the cold. “Do you believe in timing? In bad timing? In meeting a person at the wrong time?” He did turn to look at her then and regretted it the instant he took in her face. There was so much hope in her eyes, so much unwavering faith that he seemed completely unable to shatter, no matter how many times they had failed to make things between them work. “I guess, but it’d be too easy to blame it on timing.” He took one more drag, then stubbed the cigarette out on the ground. His mouth already tasted of ash as it was. She crinkled her nose when he blew the remnants of smoke out through his mouth, but he couldn’t find it in himself to care. Not now that she was beginning to dig up excuses for their inability to meet the other one halfway. For some reason they had been running in circles for almost a year now, always missing each other, never admitting how they felt when they both felt the same way. What was so difficult about want and need when the feeling was

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returned? Why were they always running away from each other when things got serious? It was as much his fault as it was hers, but all good things came to an end and the time of running was over. Now there was only confrontation and a solution, but no more made up excuses for them. He couldn’t take one more day of uncertainty. “Yes, it would be too easy,” she said, taking a step toward him, “and I don’t think timing is important if two people are meant to be together“.

She rolled up her sleeves and took his hands in hers, sending a wave of warmth down his back. “Truth is we’re scared. Yes,” she added with a laugh, “not just me. You’re just as scared. You don’t want to get hurt and I understand. But we’ve been living in the past for so long. Turning over reasons why we didn’t end up together when we could have spent last year working on making more time for each other.” Her thumb brushed over his palm as she came closer still, so close he could count the freckles on her nose.

“We don’t meet the right people at the wrong time.

We should let the past slide and stop caring about good or bad and right or wrong. If you meet the right person, you make time for them. You fight for them to stay in your life. I didn’t fight. I took you and the feelings you had for me for granted. And from now on I am going to fight. I am going to do anything to keep you right where you are - at my side, whether or not you think our timing was right or wrong.”

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bawat letra

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Walong oras bawat araw na puno ng responsibilidad at pokus sa pag-aalaga ng iba’t-ibang nangangailangang pasyente. Estudyanteng Nars- bagaman hindi rehistrado, handa silang magbigay ng serbisyo at alaga. Ngunit minsan hindi maiiwasan ang mga karanasang nagbibigay ng ngiti’t tawa sa iyong kapaligiran sa kabila ng dinadalang seryusong oligasyon. Tunghayan natin ang iba’t-ibang eksenang hindi malilimutan ng mga estudyanteng nars sa kani-kanilang area. Enjoy!

-Duty

Yung feeling na, nakadevelop na kayo ng npi at nagkapalit na rin kayo ng oxygen, tapos titignan mo chart niya active TB pala, sharing and caring talaga

-Bwenupuncture

Yung hirap na hirap mo nang i-hook yung IVF pero yung kasama mo, wala man lang initiative na mag volunteer para siya na ang mag-hook. #BabassitProblems

-asdfghjkl

Nagbigay ako nang gauze sa doctor, instead na doctor/doc “UNCLE” ang nasabi ko Hahahahaha

-Anonymous

Yung may sumpa sa Emergency Room (ER), hindi matatapos ang shift ng hindi nakakatae lahat nang dutymates ko. Take note everyday yan, ako lang yata nakatulog nung sinumpa sila. Hahahaha

-Ice

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Yung sinabi ng dutymate ko na doctor daw yung orderly kasi naka pormahang pang-doctor kaya nung nagkasalubong kami nag “Good morning, Doc” ako sa kaniya. Hahaha Natawa tuloy si kuya.

-Most Polite 2018

Pang-oral pero naghahanap ng nebulizer he he he

-Happy Tummy

Yung itinusok mo yung needle sa tri-fuse, eh bes, needleless yun.

-Unli Sabaw

Nag-bow nalang bigla ng sobrang baba, imbes na matuwa nagulat pa niya si Doc pati si patient napanganga bes. Best in greeting. *slowclap*

your service

-At

Having a pt. na mala-christmas tree ang connected tube sa katawan and q1 pa, amazing pambungad

-Pascua

4th year ka na pero trato sa’yo parang 2nd year.

Dito lang ako sa tabi mo moments ha ha ha

-League

Bangag, nagduty, assigned to a toxic pt. (NGT doon, I&O accurately ditto, Hgt monitoring, V/S na q1) Huwaw!

-Vintaged

*That feeling kapag may poging pasyente, tapos kahit hindi q15 ang V/S, minomonitor. /hokage/

-johvin<3

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ALAY KAY STELLA

Isang dekalidad na pelikulang romansa ang ipinalabas ng Viva Films noong Agosto na pinangunahan nina JC Santos at Bela Padilla sa pamagat na 100 Tula para kay Stella.

Taong 2004, nagkakilala sina Fidel Lansangan at Stella Puno sa isang Kolehiyo sa Pampanga na parehong kumukuha ng kurso sa sikolohiya.

Si Fidel, isang mahiyaing tipo ng lalake, bagamat linilimitahan lang sa tatlong salita ang bawat pangungusap na binibigkas niya, hindi kailanman naging sagabal ito upang maipamalas niya ang angking katalinuhan at malasakit sa kapwa. Nabibilang siya sa mga taong sa gitna ng kapansanang dinadanas at sa kahit ano pang pangungutya ang ibato sa kanila ay hindi ito ang magiging mitsa upang ipagpatuloy ang buhay na meron sila.

Si Fidel na hindi lang “honor student” kundi isa ring makata. Hilig niyang magsulat ng mga salitang may tugma na naging susi upang makabuo ng tulang iaalay niya kay Stella. Isang lalakeng magsisikap na maiparating ang paghanga sa babaeng itim ang lipstick at maangas ang dating sa pamamagitan ng tinta ng bolpen at pahina ng papel. Sa panahon ngayon, sino pa ba ang magtyatiyaga sa ganito?

Kung isang pindot mo na nga lang, mapapasagot mo na ang isang babae ng OO. Makalumang paraan ngunit magagalak ka kung ikaw ang paglalaanan.

100 tula para kay stella, ilang tinta ng bolpen din ang naubos ni Fidel, maraming oras din bawat araw ang ginugol niya para lang maisulat ang damdamin niya, puyat at pagtyatiyaga ang naging puhunan niya.

May magnanais pa bang magsulat ng ganito kadami, kung nababalot na ang mundo sa modernisasyon na kung saan lahat ng bagay ipinapamahala na sa teknolohiya.

Madaming paraan ang pwedeng gawin upang maipahayag mo ang ‘yong damdamin. May nga taong mahuhumaling sa simpleng pag-alay mo ng kanta at meron naming hindi, may magagalak sa bawat paggamit mo ng kaaya-ayang salita upang ilarawan sila meron namang hindi. Nasa sa’yo na ‘yon kung sa anong paraan mo gusting ipaabot ang pagsinta mo sa isang tao.

hindi marunong magpahalaga, sa halos lahat ng aspeto ng buhay. Hindi niya pinapahalagahan ang mga sakripisyo ng nakakatanda sa kanya makapagtapos lang siya ng pag-aaral, hindi niya pinapahalagan ang importansya ng oras sa pag-aaral at nag ka-cutting classes pa siya para rumaket at makipag date sa kasintahan, at hindi niya pinahalagahan ang presensiya ni Fidel na handang mag-alay ng panahon sa tuwing nangangailangan siya, bagkus, kumapit siya sa kung sino sino sa pag-aakalang matutupad ang mga pangarap niya kung gagawin niya ito.

Sa panahon ngayon, marami ng mga kabataang nagpapamalas ng ugali kagaya ni Stella, mga taong manggagamit, chill chill lang at hindi marunong tumanaw sa mga sakripisyo at pagmamahal na inilaan para sa kanila.

Nag-iba ang ikot ng mundo para sa dalawa, naiwang luhaan at nadudurog ang puso ni Fidel. Pero kalaunan, napagtanto niyang dapat patuloy lang ang buhay, nalaman niyang minahal din siya ni Stella na nakakatuwang malaman na sa mga nakalipas na panahon pinahalagahan niya ang pagmamahal ni Fidel at minahal din niya ito ngunit lumayo lang siya sa kanya at ditto niya ipinamalas ang magandang pagbabago ng kanyang sarili sa lahat ng pait na napagdaanan niya.

Katulad sa tunay na buhay, hindi lahat ay isang “happily ever after” na pagwawakas, gaya ng pelikulang ito. Hindi lahat ng gusto mo ay mapapasayo, hindi lahat ng pinaghirapan mo masusuklian ng bagay na hinahangad mo, hindi lahat ng mahal mo maaangkin mo. Katulad ng nangyari sa kwento nina Fidel at Stella, may mga pangyayaring di inaasahan at may mga taong di mo sukat akalain na paparte sa buhay nila.

Habang paubos na ang oras na inilaan para sa pelikulang ito, dumami naman ang mga aral na napulot ko at gusting ibahagi sa inyo; idadaan ko nalang sa mga salitang magka tugma na parang tula: • • • • •

Si Stella, babaeng mahilig sa pagkanta, rakista ika nga nila , puti ang kutis at itim na lipstick ang trip ipahid sa labi. Siya ang tipo ng babaeng may labis na pananabik sa pag-abot ng kanyang pangarap sa puntong hindi na niya gustong atupagin pa ang pag-aaral.

Si Stella na pangalawang karakter sa pelikula ang maglalarawan sa mga kabatang

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Hindi mo kailangang kumapit sa iba Upang pangarap mo’y magbunga Matuto kang tumayo sa sarili mong mga paa Ngunit wag mong balewalain ang sakripisyo ng iba Determinasyon at sinseridad na pagibig para sa sinisinta Puyat, pagod at pawis ay di kailanman alintana Tapang at malasakit sukli sa bawat pangungutya Buhay, ipagpapatuloy sa dulo ng dalamhati may pag-asa

Ikaw? Sino ka sa kanila? Sino ang tutularan mo? Magiging si Stella o si Fidel ka rin ba?

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Let it Rise Again

TESDA Aids Filipino Nurses j o h a n n a d i m ay u ga

Japan is known for its advancements specifically in science and technology, obviously making it one of the well-developed countries in the world. Recently, the land of the rising sun led a helping hand to Filipino nurses and caregivers with the aid of TESDA. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a number of 2.5 million unemployed Filipinos, consisting a massive number of nursing graduates, registered nurses, caregiving graduates and certified caregivers. Due to the oversupply of graduates from these fields, some expected a sour future ahead of them and choose to not pursue their chosen career and just settle for other jobs like being a call center

agent or starting a small business.

The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) found this issue alarming.

Nursing schools today are also experiencing a shortage in the number of enrolees because of this issue, making other institutions shut down their nursing programs.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) came up with a solution to this problem and gave the nurses and caregivers a chance to practice their craft outside the country specifically in Japan.

TESDA included the Japanese Language and Culture in its Language Skills Institute (LSI) which is offered only in TESDA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center located at Taguig City.

LSI is also offering programs for skilled workers who are wishing to work in other countries like lectures in practicing English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Italian and Arabic languages.

The Japanese Language and Culture is a six-month program and is one of the basic entry requirements to Japan. For nurses, it is a must to take the Japan Licensure Exam For Nurses in order to have a permanent job.

As a nursing student, I view this as a new fire in the career of nurses in the Philippines. The conflagration is starting; let the future of Filipino nurses rise once again.

ika-labing isang utos:

huwag kang hahatol sa kapwa robin poca

Ang sampung utos ng Diyos ang sumasalalim sa pagiging kristyano ng isang tao. Ito ang nagpapakita sa ating pagmamahal sa kanya, pagrespeto sa sarili at pagmamalasakit sa kapwa. Pinipilit natin sundin ang kanyang mga utos sapagkat naniniwala tayo na magiging kalugud-lugod tayo sa kanyang harapan. Ngunit nakakalimutan yata nang nakararami ang isang mahalagang utos ng Diyosang hindi paghatol sa kapwa.

Bakit pag may taong mahirap minamaliit? Pag may kapansanan nilalayuan? Pag pangit pinagtatawanan? Pag bakla at tomboy salot ba agad? Pag pango Pilipino?

Pag mabaho indyano? Ito ang mga katagang nagpapatunay na nabubuhay tayo sa isang mapang-

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husgang mundo. Masyado tayong nagiging abala sa pamimintas na nakakalimutan natin na meron din tayong kapintasan. Minsan mas napapansin pa natin ang puwing ng iba ngunit hindi natin nakikita ang torso sa ating mga mata. Bakit nga ba mahilig tayong magpuna? Mang-lait at Manghatol sa kapwa? Bakit nga ba? Wala akong ideya. Hindi ko rin sila mahatolan.

Marahil natatakot lamang tayong malamangan. Natatakot tayong malaman ng iba tungkol sa mga bagay na wala tayo. Natatakot tayong ipakita na mahina tayo.

Sa mundong ating ginagalawan, talamak na ang masalimuot na bisyo ng madla- ang paghatol sa kapwa. Ikaw baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y natatakot mahatolan? Isa lamang ang ak-

ing payo, wag kang paapekto!

Huwag mong hayaan na kontrolin ng mapanghatol na mundo ang magandang direksyon na pwede mong tahakin. Huwag mong pahinain ang â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yong liwanag para lamang masabing bagay ka sa madilim nilang pamumuhay.

Ang mga hatol ng tao ay isang sumpa na dapat iwasan sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Ito ang siyang hihila sayo sa daang pababa na kailanman ay ayaw mong daanin. Shine bright as you are! Sa mga tunay na nagpapahalaga at nagmamahal sayo, sila ang makakakita sa ningning na dulot mo.

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buhayfour-eyed melvin cablas

3 months. It is irritable to wear and you need to wipe it everytime kasi nagfofog siya.

luigi bondoc

I’ve been wearing glasses for about 12 years no. I’ve had them since I was 8.

Some of the struggles I face: When you wake up in the morning and you forgot where you put your glasses, so you end up looking for then for 30 minutes cause you can’t see; when I sweat a lot they tend to fall off or slide down; They make me look like a nerd. That’s all I can really think of.

Earl Justice david

I’ve been wearing it for 2 months now.

Wearing a mask is required in the ICU and regarless how fit/ fixed/ tight the mask, it will make my glasses foggy and I’m to forced to remove it temporarily

Nermin until

15 years. Struggles? Pag hindi ko suot eyeglasses ko sobrang hirap makakita tapos minsan di na pantay kulay ng mukha ko haha. Kailangan din lagi kong suot eyeglasses ko kasi pag di ko suot sumasakit ulo ganun.

nathan ancheta ma. kristine sanchez

1 year and 6 months ko ng ginagammit.

Struggles: 1. Matalino yung pag tingin nila sayo kahit hindi na 2. the fog thingy kapag uminom kang hot beverages and kapag naglulutoka 3. Yung feeling natatanggalin mo yung glasses mo then tatanungin nila kung magkano.

noemi arellano

1 and half years na ata. Yung struggles ko naman ung everytime na nagsusulat ka ng notes tapos nagi-slide pababa pag titinginka sa slides then yuyuko bigla tapos iaayos mo nanaman then yung gusto mong matulog ng naka eyeglass para mawala ung sakit ng ulo mo pero ang hirap baka masira.

13 months. Kapag nageexercise ako“naiilang”ako sa eyeglasses ko kaya ang ending, limited lang ang activities ko.

Tapos hindi ko nakikita yung peripheral vision ko kaya hindi ko alam kong may nakakatabi ako or may sumusulpot na sasakyan kapag tumatawid ako. Kapag pinagpapawisan na ako ng sobra, gaya noong simulation, ang toxic dahil nalalagyan ng tubig yong lens niya. Tapos habang tumatagal, parang lumalabo ulit yung paningin ko. Tumataas yung grado.

Tapos kapag may“milat” ket nag madi bes. Hahaha! Tapos maiexpose pa yung eyeglasses kong may patients ako na may communicable disease kaya kailangan ko ng extra time for cleaning.

drexler pascua

6 years since 2nd year high school. Hindi ko nagagamit kapag naglalaro ako ng football.

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Jessa cachola

4 years. Di ako makahiga sa side kasi naiipit; hindi din ako makamask kasi magfofog; tapos pag malamig magfofog; sayang ang mascara; marks sa nose; and kapag hinahawakan ng ibang taoyung glass!

patrizha jaramillo

Almost 4 years since 3rd year highschool.

Always slips on my nose bridge especially during OR and DR, gets scratches and dirt, misplace it very often.

mark baptista

1 year. Struggles? uhhm the need to wipe it everytime I accidentally touch the lenses, and cleaning takes a lot of time hahaha. It is not comfortable to wear when lying down, and choosing a good frame that looks good on you is also struggle.

lirian catura

7 months pa langperoanglakasna (160 left, 150 right). I’m still not used to wearing my glasses even thoughi should be wearing then 24/7 as said by my optha.

First struggle, I have to constantly wipe it clean before using it. Second, I sweat a lot and when I do, I have to adjust them ever minute. Third, I read this online but I can totally relate with it; People always asking to try on my glasses, as if somehow they will magically improve their vision as well.

Lastly, whenever I lie down wearing them, it’s hard not to think that they will break.

But despite all of that, it still helps me a lot everyday. health

facts about:

Japanese Encephalitis: What everyone should know Japanese Encephalitis is a type of brain infection caused by the JE Virus which is carried by infected mosquitoes The virus is found on pigs and birds. It is passed on to mosquitoes if they bite aninfected animal

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Avian Flu

t midyear of 2017 in the Philippines, reports of a virus found in sick birds from certain places in the country was all over the news. The outbreak is called the Avian Flu a.k.a Bird Flu which caused the people to fear and avoid the fast-food chains that serve foods with chickens.

And to tell you honestly, as an ordinary person, it also caused me to be scared of these beaneries.

But as a matter of fact, this malady rarely affects us, humans, and according to some reports, the mortality rate is low. However, it is a serious matter when it is transmitted to us for the reason that it is often deadly. So to get ourselves educated about it, below are the things we need to know about Avian Flu. * Avian Inlfluenza, informally known as Avian Flu or Bird Flu, is caused by a type of influenza virus that rarely infects humans.

The Virus is passed on to human through a bite of day- and night-biting mosquito (CulexTritaeniorhynchus) which commonly thrive in Rural and agricultural areas

* Avian Flu has two forms, a mild form and a fatal form that can cause death within 24 hours of the first appearance of symptoms.

The first case of JE was documented in Japan in 1871

* The deadly strain of influenza virus currently found in Southeast Asia is known as H5N1 strain.

It takes 5 to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito to develop symptoms.

Signs& symptoms includes fever, chills, headache, fatigue, N/V, confusion and in severe cases, neck stiffness, seizures, paralysis and coma which may lead to death Children 15 years old and below are most vulnerable to the disease JE is not contagious, it can’t be spread from person to person.

There is no cure. Treatment is supportive to relieve symptoms and stabilize the patient Vaccination is the best means of prevention.

There are 4 main types of JE vaccines currently in use: inactivated mouse brain-derived vaccines, inactivated Vero cell-derived vaccines, live attenuated vaccines, and live recombinant vaccines.

In the Philippines, the only available vaccine for JE is the JE-chimeric vaccine (IMOJEV®). It is produced by Vero cell culture, a cell culture technology recommended by WHO. Because it is a live attenuated vaccine, it is not recommended for pregnant women. Sanofi Pasteur is the duly licensed manufacturer of the vaccine.

Despite having the vaccine, precautions should still be observed to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes that carry the virus. health

* The virus is being spread through contactwith an infected bird’s feces or secretions from its mouth, nose, and eyes. * In very few instances, it has been transmitted from one human to another. However, the pattern of human transmission remains mysterious. * It is not transmitted by eating properly cooked poultry meat or infected birds’ eggs. * Cough, fever, sore throat, and muscle aches are the common symptoms. Sometimes, it can cause vomiting or diarrhea, and an eye infection (conjunctivitis). * Symptoms may be present but several tests must be done to confirm it.

Tests include laboratory exams and a Chest X-ray may be useful in assessing the condition of the lungs. * Life-threatening complications may include pneumonia,collapsed lung, respiratory failure, kidney dysfunction, and heart problems. * The virus is different from other viruses that the body doesn’t have immunity against it. * The first vaccine that has been established on April 17, 2007 is called H5N1 Influenza Virus Vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. AUGUST - DECEMER 2017 | THE NIGHTINGALE 19

MR. AND MS. UNP 2017 UNVEILS DECADES OF FASHION

Once again a historic event ensued right at the Vigan Convention Center, Tamag Vigan City, night of 12th of October 2017- The Coronation of Mr. and Ms. UNP (University of Northern Philippines) 2017.

The event started with a doxology which was led by the students from the Laboratory Schools followed by the singing of the National Anthem by the College of Medicine chorale. A thunderous cheer from the different colleges of the University started banging the events place as the candidates of different colleges of the University performed their opening number. Each of the candidates rolled the catwalk in their own 20’s fashioned attires, each showing uniqueness radiating the beauties of the candidates.

The crowd was more astounded as each of the candidates flickered their glamorous body wearing their 60’s inspired swim wear. Along the way a serenade by a celebrity star, Johannes Rissler of the teleserye “La Luna Sangre” from the TV station ABS-

DUGONG BOMBO HOLDs ANNUAL BLOOD DONATION ACTIVITY

VIGAN CITY – BomboRadyo Philippines held its annual bloodletting activity last November 18, 2017 at Vigan Culture and Trade Center with the theme “A Little Pain, A Life to Gain.” The Faculty of the College of Nursing, the Nursing Students Organization Officers and Adviser, and selected BSN students volunteered to partake in the said activity.

The Dugong Bombo is a bloodletting project of the BomboRadyo Philippines which has socio-cultural responsibility. It showed the continuous influence

Photos from Marius Carlo Billedo

CBN was rendered to sooth the spiking tension inside the events place. As the night concludes the candidates slayed the catwalk by their Avant-Garde creation attires.

the nights’ King and Queen was hailed and nailed by Mr. College of Teacher Education and Ms. Laboratory Schools – Senior High School.

Soon the wait was over as they announced the candidates who claimed their respective awards; Mr. College of Arts and Sciences and Ms. College of Medicine reaped the 4th place, Mr. College of Engineering an Ms. College of Arts and Sciences garnered the 3rd place, Mr. College of Health Sciences and Ms. College of Social Works stood at the 1st place,

The event was ended with a final message from the University’s Student Council President delivering her words of gratitude and congratulations to each of the heads of the university, guests, competing candidates and the whole student populace of the university.

of radio and mainstream media to make meaningful projects that may benefit many people.This was made possible through the help of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chapters nationwide that were mobilized to facilitate the bloodletting activities in cities and provinces in the country that have Star FM and BomboRadyo stations.

Nine bloodletting activities were held in Luzon, seven in Visayas, eight in Mindanao and one for Metro Manila, respectively.

teers, from the public and different government units such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard and Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

The bloodletting campaign was supported by blood donor volun-

The successful blood donation drive is in response to the dengue outbreaks that often occur in the country and to maintain an adequate supply of blood especially in the months of November and December, which are considered as lean months in terms of blood donors.

Aside from snacks and fluid replacements given to successful blood donors, they also provided free special edition Dugong Bombo T-Shirt as souvenir and Hemarate FA (iron supplement) to assist in the full recovery of their own blood supply to the body.

One donation of 400mto 450ml of blood can already save three lives.

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team terrosim prevails again

during simulation DONNA CL AIRE RECIADO

Victory is sweeter the second time around.

The BSN IV students of batch 2018 piloted the Basic Life Support and Disaster Preparedness Simulation lastNovember 27, 2017.The event was conducted inside the university grounds as a return demonstration of the knowledge and skills they learned in their Disaster and Emergency Management concept and training.

The seniors were clustered into three:the Group 1 portrayed the situation “Earthquake” in front of the CHS building; the Group 2 utilized the CHS Volleyball Court emphasizing the concept of “Terrorism;” and the Group 3, with the concept “Flood” presented a storm scenario. Clinical instructors from the college evaluated each group. The simulation was participated by the Vigan City Bureau of Fire Protection.

Group 2, the team terrorism, emerged as the over-all champion and bagged the following awards: “Best inRescue and Transfer,” “Best in Bandaging,” “Best in Primary Triage,” “Best in Props,” and “Best Portrayal of the Scene.”In addition, the Group 3, team flood, garnered the award as “Best in Secondary Triage.” Special awards were given to Christianne Jessa Cachola as the “Best Ground Commander”, JervyCabingas as the “Best Triage Officer”, Jefferson Bueno as the “Best Rescuer”, and Ann Marie Leaño, a third year student, as the “Best Actress”.

The said activity is made part of the curriculum to further enhance the knowledge and skills of the students during emergency crises.

ADPCN HOLDS ITS 58TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND 16TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR NURSING STUDENTS

MANILA - The Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (ADPCN) conducted the58th Annual Convention and General Assembly, and 16th National Conference for Nursing Students with the theme: “Collaboration of Nursing Education, Research and Practice towards Quality Health Care” held at the Centennial Hall of The Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard last October 5-6, 2017.

The ADPCN has invited the University of Northern PhilippinesCollege of Nursing to attend and take part in the gathering of renowned pioneers who contributed much in the field of Nursing.

Selected officers of the Nursing Students Organization (NSO), Ms. Christianne Jessa Cacholaand Mr. Axel Udani, accompanied by Prof.

Constantino Mendoza, NSO Adviser, Dr. Julieta Guinid, Dean of the College, Dr. Francis Don Nero,

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BSN Program Head, Prof. Cecilia Anicoche, RLE Coordinator, and Prof. Sheila Obispo, Faculty of the College, attended the said conference.

This eventpresented the collaborative partnerships between nursing education, research and practice, as well as, the application of selected program outcomes in the BSNOutcome-based education (OBE) curriculum. It has been applied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units. It alsoaimed to justify the

relevance of nursing collaboration towards quality health care, link the collaborative initiatives to the attainment of the Philippine Nursing Roadmap, discuss initiatives towards the functional integration between nursing education, research and practice, apply various innovative strategies in achieving selected BSN-OBE program outcomes, develop lifelong skills and career pathways in nursing, and relate the implications of the Board of Nursing updates to nursing education, research and practice.

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CN students shine in the 12th National KampoKalikasan

Two students from the College of Nursing both bagged awards from their respective academic contest during the 12th National KampoKalikasan with the theme: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peace and Development Imperative: Towards a Sustainable Physical and Social Environmentsâ&#x20AC;? held at Heritage Resort, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur on September 28- October 1.

Ms. Johanna Dimayuga won 1st place in Poem Writing, 4th place in Feature Writing, 4th place in Editorial Writing, 4th place in Digital Photography and 5th place in Extemporaneous Speaking. Also,Ms. Klian Kea Nolasco bagged 1st place in Editorial Cartooning and 3rd place in Poster Making Contest.

The said event, hosted by

UNP pays tribute to the late President Filart

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UNP held a tribute program in honor of the late Dr. Dorotea Campus-Filart, third president of the university, before her burial last August 23. Students, faculty, alumni, and friends reflected, reminisced, and rejoiced in the life and times of the late President.

The UNP community, dressed in monochrome, welcomed the remains of the late president by throwing flowers and confetti on her casket as it roamed around the university grounds. A Eucharis-

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the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Action Vital to the Environment and Mother Earth (SAVE ME) Movement, crowned the University of Northern Philippines as the over-all champion in the different academic contests.

The runner-ups of the different schools were Guimaras State

College being the 1st runner up, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College as the 2nd runner-up, San Emilio National High School as the 3rd runner-up, Marinduque State College as the 4th runner-up and Polytechnic University of the Philippines as 5th runner-up.

tic Mass was celebrated. Another part of the tribute commenced with the floral offerings from the faculty, students, family and friends of the late president.This was immediately followed by the eulogies delivered by personalities who are closely associated with the late Dr. Filart. Each expressed admiration to the kindness, dedication, honesty, vision, benevolence and other fine traits of the late Chairman. Meaningful and interesting memories were echoed which will be remembered and cherished as long as they live.The

tribute was held in the Ecumenical Chapel of the university with the family and relatives of the late President, Hon. CarmelingPichayCrisologo, Dr. Gilbert Arce, UNP faculty and staff, students, and alumni in attendance.

The beloved President will always be remembered, and her memories will linger in the hearts of her loved ones and as long as the university stands a hallmark of higher education.

Photos from Kenneth Raposas, New Tandem

Photos from Kenneth Raposas, New Tandem

Photos from Kenneth Raposas, New Tandem

Photos from Kenneth Raposas, New Tandem

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MMSU DOMINATES REGIONAL SCUAA WITH 349 POINTS VIGAN CITY – Mariano Marcos State University kept its winning tradition in the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association Region I (SCUAA – I) Olympics, ruling the meet for the 15th straight year with a haul of 349 points in five days of sporting hostilities at the University of Northern Philippines, Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The MMSU Stallions emerged as runaway winners with University of Northern Philippines coming in second with 318 points, followed by Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

6 state colleges and universities in Region I competed in the event hosted by University of Northern Philippines.

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Prof. ArsenioGallego, the MMSU director of the Physical Education, Sports, and Socio – cultural Development Office (PESDO), attributes the fifteen – peat victory to the unity and teamwork shown by all the athletes, coaches, trainers, and team managers.

“The university’s undeviating commitment and support to sports development and what we so – called the ‘MMSU magic’ allowed us to reaffirm our continued dominance in SCUAA – I Athletic Meet,” said Director Gallego.

The other school participants were Pangasinan State University, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, and the North Luzon Philippine State College.

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