University of Baguio School of Nursing “Balik-Tanaw” is done every year by the school of nursing to give inspiration to students to pursue their chosen path of becoming nurses in the future, the activity shares with students the past and present experiences of UBSN graduates from being a student nurse to becoming a registered nurse with their chosen field of nursing profession. This helps in student development as they listen and become motivated with the learning that they would gather during the activity.
Thus, Balik-Tanaw would like to give emphasis on the University of Baguio’s UBIAN GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES and live the culture of being grateful and service-driven individuals while promoting the sense of belongingness, camaraderie, pride, and loyalty to the school through testimonials and sharing regarding their experiences during their college days that helped them become the person of who they are now. Finally, this activity helps in STUDENT DEVELOPMENT of becoming globally competitive, rendering quality service to clientele.
The first speaker is Ms. Gianne Edolieston E. Janiola, an alumna of the school who graduated in 2007, a registered nurse with a Master’s degree in nursing. She shared her knowledge as a skilled and dedicated certified nurse with over 5 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care. She also discussed 7.5 ways of becoming a successful nurse practitioner, a nurse possessing extensive knowledge in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient records including ways to work well under pressure and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Further, the second speaker is Ms. Diana Rose Taysa, who graduated in the year 2022 and shared her experiences as a student nurse who also had duties at different hospitals and clinics during her college years. She expresses her utmost appreciation to the university for building her of who she is right now. She also shared her current experiences as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse while maintaining compassion and an enthusiastic nurse eager to provide quality and holistic patient care with established exemplary communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills ready to deliver therapeutic care to patients and further professional growth.
The third speaker is Mr. John Dale Marzo, currently a school nurse in Pangasinan under the Department of Education. He shared his educational experiences in the University as a student school nurse and is now a multi-awarded nurse in the province of Pangasinan, he also gave honor to the school for giving him the opportunity to share his knowledge and experiences while having an open interaction with students, future nurses, in spite of his busy workloads and inclement weather condition.
The fourth speaker is Ms. Joyce Bayasen, another alumna batch 2009 who is now practicing as a Hemodialysis nurse in one of the biggest hospitals in the country, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. She shared her learnings from the school of Nursing where she is now applying as a Renal Nurse where she is now the training coordinator/preceptor for renal care and transplant center, comprehensive training on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for nurses.
Lastly, the fifth speaker is Mr. Lance Joshua Coronado who shared his experiences as a Community Health Nurse. He mentioned his journey during his school days that each student in their class doesn’t want to become a community health nurse because of the workloads and daily meet-ups with “dogs” as they go around the area and look for clients. At present, he is a community health advocate and a school nurse, exploring the community and learning to grow further.
On the other hand, the activity was hosted by an alumna batch 2022 where Mr. Raymond Esguerra is partnered with a faculty member, ma’am Eileen Marcelino. The technical working committee also was headed by another alumna, Mr. Clarence Ladyong together with Faculty-Alumna, Ms. Romela Indelible and a faculty member, Ma’am Kate Banwa. Other Alumni of the school also served as the working committee of the event.
Hence, the activity collaborated with the Student Body for student participation as they listened, learned, got motivated, and were inspired by the sharing of the Alumni-speakers. It also collaborated with the SN-Red Cross Youth who served as the standby first Aiders, making sure that each and every participant was well and healthy while enjoying the momentous event. Other offices such as the general services office and the security office were also present during the event.
Overall, the University of Baguio-School of Nursing Balik-Tanaw 2023 event was a success and despite the weather conditions, it all went well.
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University of Baguio School of Nursing Balik-Tanaw 2023 Program
