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I want change in the Department. Those were the words spoken by Bethzaida B. Isican, the present Dean of the Department of Nursing, during an interview with her. So as to promote change and transform the MPSPC Nursing Department into something better than the best it had been, she developed a School year 2012-2013 Work Program or Action Plan. It mainly focuses on the improvement of the Departments Faculty and Students in order to come up and ensure quality and excellent graduates. Along with the new Dean was the selection of new Level Coordinators and additional Clinical instructors. Fely B. Solang, who joined the academe after her long service at the Bontoc General Hospital, became the Coordinator of the Department. The Level Coordinators are: Chester A. Tuazon for the Level I; Cheryl B. Te-elan for the Level 2; Esther F. Ngodcho for the Level 3; and for the Level 4, Ethelbert K. Bandas. The new member of the faculty is Daisy F. Faba-an, a former clinical instructor of Easter College. In addition to the personnel changes, the faculty room was transferred to room 316 and the previous was changed into a simulation room and a library. The simulation rooms can effectively enhance the imagination, knowledge, and skills of the students, equipped with books and real clinical setting to condition students for their hospital exposure. Florita A. Sagcaca and Daisy F. Faba-an are the acting custodian. It is refreshing to have changes which can, hopefully, change things for the better.
The table presented below shows the action plan composed of the objectives and the activities or programs to be undertaken to achieve the objectives.
ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS Upgrading of teaching methodology Participation in meetings, conference, trainings, educational tours-inside or outside the campus. Orientation on Institutional/College structures.
In-house review=invite interested review center to have a free seminar on various topics selected by the students and faculty. Procurement of books and instruments Students organization, advising, mobilization, and leadership training.
Lay the ground work for research capability Promote and support College extension programs
Prepare and secure memorandum of agreement with various government and private offices covering the deployment of student nurses on their clinical duty like: Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital Bontoc General Hospital Red Cross-Mountain Province Chapter Baguio Medical Hospital and Medical Center RHU Bontoc Develop and initiate research proposals. Active involvement of faculty members on the College extension programs based on the departments related and manpower specialization. Activities such as: Medical Mission Rendering seminar or health teachings on different communities Gift giving on special occasions Maintenance of the existing herbal plants by planting around the school premise and in the community. Detailed planning of entrepreneurial activities for the College Charter Day, Valentines Day, Nursing week among others, to include decisions on products and other related promotional activities. Publication of laboratory manuals, compiled skills lecture manuals and checklist on different skills laboratory.
Organize recurring entrepreneurial ventures for development and possible integration into the College Production Program
For this plan to work and attain its purpose, working together, cooperation and support of the faculty members most especially the students is very essential.
-Monalisa N. Mendoza and Jerry N. Morareng
of 2nd Runner Up. They were subjected to a tie-breaking question, with MPSPC coming out as the victor. So the following final results of the said competition for the CAR Division were announced: Champion- Easter Universtiy; 1st Runner Up- University of Baguio; and Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) as the 2nd Runner Up with Benguet State University (BSU) coming up in the 3rd Runner Up.
-Janssen A. Caballero
Editorial
Many are wandering why we didnt publish at least one newspaper for the past three semesters. Just like anyone, we all wish to experience transparency of all fees we pay. We apologize to our readers. Sorry for the long wait and for the many disappointments. There are reasons why and what we have are justifiable ones. The Nursing Newsette staff was reorganized on November 23, 2011. We planned to produce our first publication; in fact we were set to officially publish. One crucial reason why we did not publish was because of the unsettled fund. A total of 6000 was endorsed to the Nursing Newsette, directly given to the past Managing Editor, by the past NDSO officers. This amount was the fee collected last 2nd semester of the school year 2011-2012. However, not everyone who enrolled paid such fee since some enrolled late and others took enrollment forms from other departments. Much more, the decrease of population greatly affected the fund since many dropped, transferred and shifted with accounts remaining unsettled. We hope for your understanding and support not only for the Nursing Newsette Staff but for the NDSO officers as well.
The Nursing Newsette, the official publication of the student Nurses, was not published due to lack of fund while on the other hand; the hospital duty last June was moved because the affiliation fee was not paid for two consecutive years at Bontoc General Hospital. Money had been a problem at the start of the school year. The past Managing Editor in the Nursing Newsette failed to submit the collection that should have been used in the publication of the newsletter. Unfortunately, the student did not enroll these past semesters. The affiliation fees were not paid at the Bontoc General Hospital and at the Rural Health Unit. Obviously, one component of the Nursing Paradigm of Nursing Leadership and Management was lacking which resulted to the postponement of hospital duty of the students .To be an effective and efficient Leader and Manager, one should be able to lead at the right time and is able to maximize available resources. The only challenge of leadership is to gain followers. Leadership and Management involve using of professional skills to identify and achieve organizational objectives of appropriate resources. It also involves identifying what needs to be done and organizing others to perform necessary task.
Nurses are trained to be effective and efficient leader, which is the essence of the subject Nursing leadership and Management. The past experience is therefore a lesson for students and the present Nursing administrators. Experience is the best teacher.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Anonymous
Put your hand above your heart and say, All is well. This statement reminds us to calm ourselves and stay optimistic to readily accommodate challenges, pressures and changes no matter how pressuring circumstances are. Given the chance to function as a leader, its not the accomplishments, honor, nor applause that uplifts me when pressure comes; it is the joy of serving. You ought to give back the trust theyve given you for putting you in such position. As learned from a great leader, Blessed are those who, despite the misgiving of others, still find reason to serve. And that reason is to start paving a road of good things and to mark a dent for others to follow and continue. Our past officers did well and every year, new sets are introduced to continue the good start. Im neither confident weve accomplished all nor even succeeded in what weve done, but Im certain weve learned a lot and the learning are immeasurable. Part of that learning is to never belittle those who lead us. Aside from setting themselves as examples in actions and words, they but suffer the ambivalence when time is involved. All are busy with hectic schedules, overflowing requirements and many commitments, but among us are the few who readily sacrifice their time, effort and studies. Its a great ability to balance ones time and a very valuable skill to have. If theres something worth sharing, its lead by example. Words put into actions helps us gain trust and respect. Doing your best to serve with competence tied with optimism regardless of the outcome is already a very good example. With every success or failure, we earn irreplaceable experience and learning. And one of the important learning I had was Do not do or decide things alone. As officers and leaders, never fail to consult others when in doubt. It does not mean defeat to admit assistance.
Its not bird flu or SARS, its Enterovirus 71. This was the virus behind the Mystery Disease reported to have caused the death of 64 young children and hospitalized 66 more in Cambodia. Most of the victims who died were between the ages of 2-3 years old. All of the victims suffered encephalitis and within hours after their birth, they developed severe pneumonia leading to the destruction of the alveoli. Children admitted to hospitals had symptoms of fever, breathing difficulty and neurological problems and had experienced a rapid deterioration of their respiratory function. Enterovirus 71 is a strain of hand-foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It gets its name from the rash that appears on the infected persons palm and soles, along with painful red blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums, and buccal area of the mouth. Early symptoms include fever, followed by sore throat; sometimes coupled with poor appetite and malaise. One or two days after the onset of fever, painful sores may develop in the mouth or throat, and rashes may appear within one or two days after. The usual incubation period, the time from infection to the manifestations of the signs and symptoms, is about three to seven days. To avoid from getting the disease, the Center for Disease Control recommended washing of hands as often, especially after changing diapers of the children; thorough cleaning of objects or surfaces contaminated with the virus; and avoid close contact with infected individuals. In response to these alarming events, the Philippine Government tightened airport screening efforts to ensure the health and safety of its citizens.
-Sharon O. Olowan
Last October 5, 2012, Friday, MPSPC Bontoc Campus organized an interdepartmental competition on arts and literature with the theme Orchestrating the Students Talent for a Better World. The categories were Essay Writing English and Filipino, Extemporaneous Speech English and Filipino, Story Telling English and Filipino, Quiz Bowl, Charcoal Rendering, Acrylic Painting, Instrumental Solo, Vocal Solo and Vocal Duet. The Nursing Department, represented by Tyrel Slade D. Baquiran of level IV, Maynga () Pachingel of level III, Karyle K. Fagsao of level III and Jovelyne () Santos of level II garnered gold in Charcoal Rendering, Vocal Solo and Vocal Duet respectively. They will be representing the school for the Dual meet on November 9, 2012 which will be held at MPSPC, Bontoc Campus. -Monalisa N.Mendoza
Pia J. Addoen Alexander G. Aguana Jr. Doris B. Aguling Jasmin B. Angitag Mikhail P. Aspilan Aina P. Astudillo Jollete Faith P. Bangsoy Dynzel Jhun D.Bugarin Rogelyn D. Bugtong Celina T. Bulaga Marissa P. Calixto Jeresa P. Camaeg Eurah June A. Cawalo Jean M. Cominga Gregorio F. Crepa II Julius R. Cuerdo Sheila B. Dapig Mary Ann F. Fabag Krizza Mae T. Facullo Jinky N. Ferreras Debbie J.Fey-anan
Pacifica P. Gaong Paula L. Lomas-i Christian M. Ngadao Agustina B. Kapawen Karen B. Khayad ,Noime C. Omaging Loida F. Pawen Charmaine B. Pe Michelle D. Pespes Leo Orvile Y. Pit-og Nancy S. Pongchachen Maria A. Pudsoc Hazabelle L. Reyes Elvira D. Sabino Kate Guaynett W. Sawad Darieann L. Sib-at Selah S.Sigcop Chanda L. Somerfey Genesis N. Tamaquin Rebecca C. Tikiden May Ann T. Tocya Dan T. Wadwadan Lloyd A. Yag-as
TheProfessional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 27, 823 out of 60, 895 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing.
-Joy P. Pacdaan
Students enjoyed their night. The faculty members served dinner, which was the most awaited event by the students. The activities ended successfully and Mr. Alvin J. Trinidad, NDSO Congressman closed the program with a short speech.
-Delia F. Nestor
MPSPC Pageant
MPSPCS Search for Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2012-2013, given the theme Sports for men and men for sports was launched on the evening of September 5, 2012 at the college auditorium. There were 16 participants, 8 for the male and 8 for the female, pairing up to represent their Departments. It was an event where various talents and intelligence were shown, giving the judges a hard time to decide to whom will the title and crown be given. After a heart pounding and entertaining night, the results were announced. Ms. Greta Palma was crowned as Ms. Intramurals 2012-2013, making the BSBA Department proud. And, to serve as the other half of the newly hailed Ms. Intramurals was the Criminology Departments representative, Mr. Lee Peckley, the new Mr. Intramurals. The titles and crown were passed by Mr. and Ms. Intramurals, both from the Department of Nursing. Ms. Sheila Tudlong from the Department of Education and Mr. Klein Yango from the Department of Accountancy were given the title for 1st Runner ups. And our very own Ms. Monalisa Mendoza landed as 2ND Runner up, with the HRMTs representative, Mr. Clint Bugnay, as her pair. Without the cooperation and sacrifices of the Program Committee, the Sponsors, the Guests, and the Students, this event would not have been as much a success as it was.
-Zavier U. Claver
Remembering the Killer Quake Twenty-two years after we were devastated by the killer quake of July 16, 1990, we continue to ponder whether the lessons taught by the experience have been imbibed in our deepest senses. We can say that we continued learning and being prepared. This could be seen by our acquisition of equipment and gadgets that are useful during emergencies. If theres one good thing that killer quake brought, its the lesson that we should always be prepared for disasters. On July 12, 2012 at around 8 in the morning, we experienced again a shocking earthquake that alarmed students from the elementary to the tertiary level and caused some to faint in its midst. It brought a stop to ongoing classes and screams arose all around .After that episode, the College building suffered minor damage, but the shock was immense. Classes were suspended that day, as was declared by Governor Leonard Mayaen, for the safety and security of the students and faculties of all the schools in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The quake event reminded us of what Mother Nature can do and that we cannot do anything if shes raging out, we can only patch up what damages were inflicted. But this must not stop us in doing what we can to search for a solution to minimize the disasters brought by earthquakes. Disaster preparedness must be taught to all of the citizens; to better the odds of effectively saving lives and preventing deaths if ever possible.
-Mhidy G. Ferrer
A Night to Remember
Laugh, dance and enjoy the night! On August 31, 2012, 3-10 pm the Nursing department held their acquaintance party at the MPSPC auditorium. It was really a wonderful, memorable and beautiful night because nursing students came with their breath taking attire and the faculty members were with their astonishing looks. Its a time to buff, to dance with crushes, loved ones and friends. It is also a time to show your talents. But wait! How was this event organized? Well well. Surprisingly, the faculty helped in the preparations of this activity. You know what? Even though they didnt receive yet their monthly salary for how many months they tried their best to share whatever they have. They shared their time to help to prepare our foods. Weeew!!! They really gave their best shot just to see us enjoying the night. Thanks to them really. We really enjoyed the night. As Sir Chester A. Tuazon said, Its okay for us that we are the one who will work as long as we see our students enjoying their night. The Department also invited some of the board passers to join the party. We really appreciate the message theyve shared. And that is roads to success may not always be smooth, there may be obstacles along the path, however if you put God, at the center of your life, you grow with him. What theyve said may inspire us student Nurses to do better in our studies and enjoy pleasures of practicing the nurses craft, the art of caring, for as they say Nursing is the noblest vocation, second to none so let it be you Tsk tsk. Time is running fast. The night ended but at least we all went home with a big smile on our faces. Hopefully in the coming years, a party like this will be much more enjoyable.
-Lammyline F. Tafaleng
an average of 30% and below passing rate in the previous board examinations. CHED advised these schools to improve their passing rates otherwise these will be closed. These include BCU, PCC, UB of Baguio City; CCDC of La Trinidad Benguet and Abra Valley Colleges and Divine Word College of Bangued, Abra. Dean Ruth Tingda, Governor of Cordillera Chapter of Philippine Nursing Association said, It is a wake up call for us to see into what we can do so that we prevent the closure as announced by the CHED. Considering the consecutive failure to meet the national passing rate for the board exam for the NLE, this should be a challenge to the students of the Department of Nursing of MPSPC. For who would ever want their Department to dissolve into nothing without putting up a good fight. Students, study hard, cooperate with your CIs, check your attitude and always be positive. This is an obstacle where the solution to the problem is in our own hands.
-Jayjet P. Bolo-oy
It was then followed by the other group who conducted their seminar at Saint Vincent Elementary School (SVES) hall that was done last September 31, 2012. The seminar was attended by the teachers of Saint Vincent School (SVS) both high school and elementary department as well as the student leaders with the theme Effective and Efficient Care and the resource speakers of the seminar were Ms. Nellie B. Diaz and Ms. Florita A. Sac-gaca. Then, other groups followed, conducting various seminars for the Professionals. -Leah Shaquira V. Kadchao