Changes within the Department

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.

OBJECTIVES To further develop faculty competency

ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS Upgrading of teaching methodology Participation in meetings, conference, trainings, educational tours-inside or outside the campus. Orientation on Institutional/College structures.

To ensure quality and excellent graduates

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.

To upgrade student achievements

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

MPSPC lands 2nd runner up in 1st Regional Nursing Quiz Bee

School year 2011-2012: 2nd Semester: MPSPC Nursing Department ranked 2nd Runner Up in the 1st Regional Nursing Quiz Bee 2012 held at the Prince Bernhard Hall of Saint Louis University, Baguio on the 18th day of February. For this competition, there were two exclusive divisions: one for the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Schools of Nursing; and another for Saint Louis University School of Nursing. For the CAR division, each college or university were entitled to only one entry consisting of one team composed of four (4) regular members, one from each year level. The MPSPC team members for this competition were: Chimeng F. Tafaleng for the 1st year level, Lyn D. Lizardo from the 2nd year level, Marisol C. Lopez for the 3rd year level, and Michelle D. Pespes from the 4th year level. They were accompanied by Georgina P. Maskay who was their coach. There were 9 colleges and universities that joined the 1st Regional Nursing Quiz Bee for the CAR Division. A total of 24 questions were grouped into 3 categories: Easy, Average, and Difficult corresponding to 3 rounds, 8 questions per round. After the 3 rounds, results showed that MPSPC ranked with BSU with a tie for the place

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.

Leadership and Moneygement

Chiryl L. Ageb-eb

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.

Nursing population decreases

As the reign of the Nursing course slowly comes into a decline, so does the number of students enrolling in the BSN curriculum. On the School year 2012-2013- 1st Semester, the total population of the BSN students of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College consists only of 255. Compared to the number of students from the past years, this years population shows an evidently alarming drop. Enrollments from 2010-2011 signaled the decreased of students in the Nursing Course. From then on, less and less took up the said course which led to its inevitable decrease of students at present. There are several factors affecting the decrease; one example is the rising concern or issues about graduates of the Nursing Course: unemployment or the uncertain future. This sparks fear and doubt on most students, especially the freshmen. This usually causes stress to the students enrolled in the Nursing curriculum, shifting to other courses with the notion that other courses means job, implying a good future. Aspiring Nurses should not give up on their dreams; issues should not be taken as discouragements, they should be taken as inspirations, the drive to push further.
-Eduardo P. de la Rosa III

The Mystery Disease

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

RLE computation Revealed

During the General Orientation of the Nursing Department at the Auditorium on September 4, 2012, Dean Isican explained on how to compute the Related Learning Experience fee step by step aiming to promote transparency between the Department and its Students. The formula for the computation was based on the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS) order #82 series of 1989. When the Dean was asked about the earliest possible time she could submit the computed RLE fee, she answered that if possible before the start of the midterm examination. The question was asked by the students in preparation, or in order for them to be financially prepared come the time for paying the fees. The Dean also added that the computation of the RLE fee depends on the number of the students, number of duty hours, and the average faculty rate (average rate of Highest paid to the lowest paid). For Level II there were 32 students enrolled in CHN and 33 students for NCM 101;82 students were enrolled in NCM 106 for level III.For level IV, NCM 106 there were 82 students enrolled,NCM 107B 81 enrolled,and in Nursing Research there were 83 students enrolled. The following are the steps on how to compute the RLE fee:
-Vickielyn D. Acdang

BSn studes garner gold in interdept. Competition

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

MPSPCs Newly Registered Nurses

Results of the June 2012 NLE, released on August 23 2012, revealed a 31% passing rate. An encouraging 13% increase in the overall school performance compared to the 18% passing rate of the previous board examination last December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination. Out of the 144 BS Nursing graduates of MPSPC who took the Nurse Licensure Examination, only 45 examinees passed: composing of 34 first takers and 11 re-takers. The newly registered Nurses took their oath as Professional Nurses at the SLU and Easter College Gym in September. Listed are the names of the newly registered Nurses:

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

Nursing department holds socialization night

Nursing Departments acquaintance party was held at MPSPC Auditorium on August 31, 2012. The program started at 5:00 pm with the theme Reminiscing the past as we move forward with crowns and armors of hope. Students came with their night shining attire. The party was conducted for all nursing students to enjoy and be acquainted with each other; In short, it is the pleasure time for student Nurses, together with the Faculties and other guests. The program started by calling the presence of each levels (1-1V), Faculty and Guests, followed by playing of gongs led by Sir Chester A. Tuazon, Political NDSO adviser, and an invocation by Ms. Jill A. Angisa. The program was formally opened by the Clinical coordinator, Ms. Fely B. Solang, and followed by the presentation of the newly elected officers by Ms. Cherry Ann B. Chagyowen. They accepted the key of responsibilities from former Governor Michelle D. Pespes. Board passers were also welcomed and were proudly presented by Ethelbert K. Bandas, the 4th year coordinator. Each of them shared their inspirational message. Mr. Chad Adrian T. Ekid, NDSO Governor, delivered his inspirational talk and was followed by different intermissions of each year level and faculty.

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

ON THE VERGE OF FALLING

According to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) they will be cutting down colleges offering Nursing courses in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Regional Director Luisa Valencia said the CHED central office had conducted a series of evaluations among schools offering nursing course in the country to check its quality. Valencia said some of the tertiary schools in the region and even in the country have not yet complied with the minimum requirements of CHED. She said the results of the evaluation are yet to be verified for accuracy. The Philippines produces over 200,000 nursing graduates annually as per Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). There are approximately 450 Nursing Schools in the Philippines and each is manned and regulated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing graduates that these schools produce each year. Out of these nursing schools, around 150 were warned to improve their board exam passing rate in November 2009 to avoid closure. CHED has the ability to close or phase out nursing schools that failed to meet the standards in the licensure examination. Meanwhile, six nursing schools in CAR were found by CHED to be "low performing" with

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

2012 INTRAMURALS ROUND-UP

CHEERLEADING Perhaps, Intramurals is still one of the most anticipated school activities aside from the students ultimate goal-Graduation. After months of confinement to the four corners of classrooms and the pressures of academic lives, the intramurals seek to break such monotony in a students cramped class schedules. As intramural begins, who would want to miss the jumpstart of the activity? The cheering! Hostilities start as all department cheer dancers seek to outhustle each other with their own shows of uniqueness, stunts choreography and show forms. After years of failed attempts, the Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism finally snatched the first place in the said competition with their organized and well-choreographed show. Finishing as runner ups are the Teacher Education, Accountancy and Criminology placing 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Sad to say but the Nursing Department placed 5th leaving just two departments on the 6th and 7th place.
-Shirlene M. Adchang

CPE Facilitated by the 4th year students

The fourth year students of the Nursing Department now focus on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as part of their subject in Nursing Leadership and Management (NCM 107-b), wherein they will be centered in conducting seminars and trainings. They were divided into six groups and were assigned to different instructors. Three were handled by Ms. Daisy F. Faba-an, two groups to Ms. Cherry Ann B. Chagyowen and the other one was handled by Ms. Zubaida A. Chulipa. The first group had conducted their seminar last August 18, 2012 at Bontoc Central School campus with their theme Disaster Preparedness: Earthquake and Fire Safety measures with First Aid Skills and their speaker were SPO2 Luke Warren A. Challongen and Feliciano T. Vergara, MDRRMO. It was attended by the teachers of the said school.

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

A Challenge from a Leader

I challenge all the winners and non-winners of the election to strive to lead, because after all, leadership is not the position, rather its the action, said Pespes during the Nursing socialization night last August 15,2012 Michelle D. Pespes, the out-going Governor of the Nursing Students Organization and the other Board passers of the June Nurses Licensure examination were invited by Dean Bethzaida B. Isican to give motivating words to the students. In her speech, she said that to be a leader, there are three main aspects to deal with Power, its hardships, obstacles, and recognition. With great power comes great responsibility as they say. Despite having such, no man can stand alone. Its therefore a collective effort between the one leading and his followers, she added. She also challenged the students to surpass the national passing rate, If other schools can, why cant we. We just need to have the determination and to remain positive to achieve it. Pespes was among the students who participated and qualified in the Search for Outstanding Students of the Cordillera Administrative Region (OSCAR). Out of 25 nominees from different colleges and universities from CAR, only 15 Finalists were chosen and the 2 nominees of MPSPC were among them, Ms. Michelle Pespes and Mr. Dennis Ticangan, a BSA graduate of MPSPC.
-Chiryl L. Ageb-eb