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This thesis is hereby recommended for the oral examination,

in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Title:

LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE NURSES WORKING IN THE COVID WARD OF A SELECT

HOSPITAL IN BATANGAS CITY

BOLOR, ALEBEL
ARCEGA, ROMAR RICO
GUNDAY, KIMBERLY JOYCE

PURISIMA B. MACATANGAY, RN, EdD

Adviser

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This thesis entitled: of the
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Nurses in
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE NURSES WORKING IN THE COVID WARD OF A SELECT
HOSPITAL IN BATANGAS CITY
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Prepared and submitted by Alebel Bolor
Romar Rico Arcega, Kimberly Joyce Gunday
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approved
the requirements for the degree
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PURISIMA B. MACATANGAY, RN, EdD

Adviser

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Approved by the committee on Oral Examination with a grade of

__________ on May 30, 2021

ALLAN O. DIMAANO, RN, PhD

Chairman

CYNTHIA A. CULLA, RN, MAN HELEN CRESSIDA D. ARAGON, RN, MAN

Member Member

ALLAN O. DIMAANO, RN, PhD

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TITLE
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE NURSES WORKING IN
THE COVID WARD OF SELECTED HOSPITAL IN BATANGAS CITY
From Dusk till Dawn: Lived Experiences of the Nurses in the COVID ward of Batangas Medical 2 1
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of the
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A Thesis
the COVID Presented to the
Faculty of the College of Nursing
Golden Gate Colleges
ward of
Batangas City
Batangas

Medical

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

ALEBEL BOLOR
ROMAR RICO ARCEGA
KIMBERLY JOYCE GUNDAY

MAY 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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This thesis would have not been realized and done without the supportive and constructive
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presence and influence of the NURSING
following persons to whom the researchers extend their utmost
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gratitude and profound acknowledgment.
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To Mrs. Helen Cressida D. Aragon, who spent time, effort, expertise and exhibited great concerns in
Batangas
checking the errors and improving the contents of the study.

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To Dr. Purisima B. Macatangay, the research adviser, for patience and concerns
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in guiding and directing the researchers to make the study possible and for the enrichment of the

content.

To our dear participants, for sharing their responses, thoughts, opinions, and experiences as Covid

Nurses to fulfill this study.

We would like to express our special gratitude to our committee members Mrs. Cynthia A. Culla, RN,

MAN, Mrs. Helen Cressida A. Aragon, RN, MAN, and our chairman Mr. Allan O. Dimaano, RN, Ph.D.

ALB
RRA
KJG
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The researcher’s efforts NURSING
in creating this research paper are wholeheartedly dedicated to their
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families and friends for their love, which enabled them to complete this paper.
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A special feeling of appreciation to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arcega, Mr. And Mrs. Bolor, and
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Mr. And Mrs. Gunday for their enthusiasm of understanding and financial support to fulfill this study.
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The researchers also dedicated their research papers to their friends, who were there for them
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during the entire research process.
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And most especially, to Almighty God, who has continuously been showering the researchers

with blessings, for his never-ending love, inspiration to succeed when researchers fail, and forgiving

wisdom to complete this entire research paper.

ALB
RRA
KJG

ABSTRACT
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The COVID-19 pandemic crisis of theresulted in an abrupt paradigm shift in nurses’ life in healthcare
COLLEGE
systems, leading to stressful and overwhelming OF
challenges in their daily battle against this illness.
This study may serve as a consideration NURSING
Nurses in in developing and updating hospital policies and protocols in
delivering efficient and quality health care services.
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This study utilized a qualitative research design in which the gathered data are collected through
interviews. Collaizi's distinctive process was utilized as a guide for the data analysis of seven nurses
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who were participants in this study that sought to deeply understand and explain their lived
experience while working in the facility.
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Results exploring the participants' experiences revealed seven associated meanings were drawn
from various significant statementsMedicalto wit: individualized care, self-sacrifice, compassion, dutifulness,
adaptability, learnability, flexibility, and the orison. From these associated meanings, three (3) themes
emerged such as Selflessness,Center the Heart of a Nurse, and Flexible from Morning till’ Dawn. The said
themes which were significant experiences emerged from the factual view of the informant’s
responses.

Key Variables: Lived Experiences, Pandemic, Covid Patients

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Dedication
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List of Tables
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CHAPTER I THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
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Background and Rationale 1
Purpose and Significance 4
Research Impediments and Constraints 6

CHAPTER II RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Review of Related literature 7
Related Studies 18
Synthesis of the Review of Related Literature 32
Theoretical Framework 33
Research Questions 35
Definition of Terms 36

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Meaning of Research Method 41
Subject of the Study and Sampling Procedure 40
The setting of Study 41
Research Instrument 41
Reliability and Validation 42
Data Gathering 43
Data Analysis Plan 43
Research Flow 45
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CHAPTER IV THEMATIC REFLECTIONS AND INSIGHTS
The Co-Researchers or Participants of Study
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Selflessness 49
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The Heart of a Nurse 56
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Flexible from Morning till’ Dawn 60

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CHAPTER V SYNTHESIS AND CONCLUSIONS
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Creative Synthesis 68
Implications 70
Future Directions 71

BIBLIOGRAPHY 74

APPENDICES
Informed Consent 77
Interview guide 79
Summarized Cluster of Significant Statements 81
Photo Documentation 93
Curriculum Vitae 94
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1 Diagram of organization of data according to

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Colaizzi’s methodology
2 Flexible from Morningward
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