Editorial

A Battle at the Frontline

It’s been five months, yet report about the Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak still
continues to spread like a wildfire. The number of patients infected with the said disease is
multiplying rapidly.
As of May 30, The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 17, 224 cases with 950
recorded deaths in the country. In addition, there were at least 365,000 casualties reported
worldwide, mostly in the United States since the pandemic began in December last year in
Wuhan City, China. Over 5.9 million people now have been infected by the COVID-19
according to the Johns Hopkins University's global tracker.

As the outbreak has become a pandemic, several places across the world are now in
community quarantine. People begin to respond to the pandemic through behavioral
modifications, panic and frustration. Simultaneously, healthcare professionals, particularly the
nurses are faced with the reality that they will be frontlines in providing care to COVID-19
infected individuals. As a background, there are little data about the mechanism of COVID-19.
However, it is established that it is a highly contagious disease. Coronavirus disease can lead to
serious complications such as severe pneumonia, unexplained clot formation and worst death.
The risk of exposure is higher in crowded places and those in close contact with people infected
with this virus. Therefore, nurses are at risk to contract the disease because they have regular
close contact with COVID-19 infected individuals.

Ever since the time of this pandemonium has started, nurses, doctors and other healthcare
providers have been at hospitals 24/7 tending not only the COVID-19-positive patients. While
each of us is sleeping soundly in our houses, these healthcare workers are in the hospitals, sleep-
deprived, delayed meals, holding their pee for hours and sacrificing their time, their lives to
render quality nursing care. We have also seen how exhausted they are – seeing their faces
gaining praises on social media along with the marks that their protective gears left. It’s their
job? Yes it is, and they are doing it very well despite being underrated.

In view of such occurrence, we should be thankful for these people, our future
colleagues. It is never easy tending hundreds of patients with such limited resources, human
resources and inadequate compensation. We need as many healthcare workers as possible. We
cannot afford that if our nurses get sick, serving our healthcare incapacitated. We should also
look at their mental health and well-being.

Our nurses and all other healthcare professionals are doing their part. So we should too,
serve our part of adhering to the new normal as they call it. Let us all help them by being
obedient to the health and safety protocols they have told us to do. We are not sure when all of
these will end but there’s one thing is true – heroes do not only wear capes but also scrubs and
gloves.
Opinions

Should girls have to protect themselves, or should people learn to behave their best?
Kazlle Sheen V. Miniano

Nazanin Boniadi once said, “Violence against women and girls touches every corner of
the globe and is one of the world’s most pervasive human rights violations.”
The Historic Timeline of Violence Against Women in the Philippines reveals that
violence against women appeared from a long time ago and happened in every corner of our
country. We cannot cover up the fact that during the colonization days and even in earlier times,
there is a gender-biased between men and women. Women faced many struggles, difficulties,
and suffering. Our history and ancestors described how they treated women in the past decades.
Women are lacking many rights: no right to speak or complain, unable to vote, unable to own
land or inherit, a woman’s place is at home and her purpose in life is to bear a child. Men, on the
other hand are leaders, pursuers, providers, and take a dominant role in society.
The Philippine Commission on Women through the National Demographic and Health
Survey (NDHS) during 2008 and 2013 stated that one in five Filipino women age 15–49 has
experienced physical violence since 15 up to this day. The problem of women dealing in the past
decades is still present until now in situations such as rape, sexual harassment, catcalling and
others that undoubtedly portray that men are still abusing women both physically and verbally.
Obviously, men are still using their power and status symbol as leverage to inflict violence.
Women are also put to blame to cause of their own misery and tend to blame their looks
or how they dress up. People usually tell that women are showing up more of skin, most of the
time that wearing shorts is uncomfortable anymore. People must understand that short pants are
part of the female’s dress code and in the first place, dresses do not define women or what
women wanted. People must open their minds and know how to respect individuals. Individuals
can wear whatever they want and show the world their fashion. No matter what we are or no
matter what we are wearing, good morals should be dominated. Men cannot use the dress code as
an excuse for their abuse. Women must not fear of putting themselves out there and allowing
themselves to shine through their style.
Jenn Kwai Sheung Lo shared her catcalling experience during the interview of South
China Morning Post and explains how traumatizing it is by saying ‘not only is catcalling
disrespectful but the fear of what might happen next is haunting. I was not harmed, yet the
incident was frightening enough to make me cautious of strangers and suspicious of their
approach.’ If this case already caused someone a trauma, what more if it is physical abuse and
other kinds of violence? Yes, there are laws in the Philippines that protect women’s rights. The
Magna Carta of Women, existing laws and policies protecting women and ensure equal rights
and opportunities for men and women. But still, violence is a tough battle to overcome. This
must be an eye-opener for everybody to be brave enough to stand up against gender bias and to
raise their voice and not turning a blind eye when such occurrences happen in front of them. Men
cannot use women’s weaknesses as an excuse for their abuse. Men cannot use women’s status as
an excuse for their abuse.
Every day we can see images of male violence against women in the news, on TV shows,
in the movies, in the advertisement, in our homes and workplaces. I cannot tolerate these, we
need a Violence Against Women (VAW) free community. We need people to see each other,
feel each other, touch each other, share with each other, and change hearts with each other. We
should consider the feelings of other people and be sensitive. We have equal rights and true
equality mean holding everyone accountable in the same way, regardless of race, gender, faith,
ethnicity – or political ideology. Surely, all have the responsibility to protect ourselves; it’s a
responsibility that should not lie to others. However, let me end this with Jenn Kwai Sheung Lo
statement “Imagine a world without sexism, where everyone treated both genders with equal
respect, then there would be nothing to be protected from.”
References:

Shamim, N. (2020). Top 58 Nazanin Boniadi Quotes. WHQWorld. Retrieved from

https://whqworld.com/nazanin-boniadi-quotes/?fbclid=IwAR1TSyLd1jTSrcnBkWfh4rTi7Fn-
G7xm6GDKoDWQ1DMAV6T4ai1sr76WQ5Y

Sheung Lo, J. (2020). Catcalling is sexual harassment, and stopping it is not just a woman’s job. South
China Morning Post. Retrieved from https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-
opinion/article/2126483/catcalling-sexual-harassment-and-stopping-it-not-just-womans

BRING BACK AND NEVER FORGET

Krizha Angela S. Nicolas

MANNERS. A big word isn’t it? However, it seems rare nowadays.

Long gone are the days when children are always reminded to say “Ate” or “Kuya” to
their siblings, “po” and “opo” to the elderly and to utter thank you when someone gave them
gifts. Right now, we can only see children busy fondling on their phones. What’s more shocking
are even a three-year old child knows already how to operate one and watch YouTube videos. I
was busy suckling my thumb at that age!
Nowadays, some parents have scarce of time attending to their children thus failing and
forgetting to teach them the dos and don’ts of life. Instilling good manners and etiquette should
start at a young age. In addition, truth be told, teaching a child good manners give them the
instrument to succeed as an adult. However, can we be able to witness such transition if things
are at the opposite right now?
 We have seen it quite often – in public transportation units and other public places
including Churches, you will see some millennials sitting comfortably and pretending to be
either asleep or checking on their mobile phones while a handicapped or an elderly, a pregnant
woman and a mother with a baby stands right in front of him. More so, notice that even in
restaurants, we see a table with family members who do not even talk, since they are all
preoccupied with their gadgets. Admit it, even in our houses most of us are like that
too. Youngsters these days no longer respect food and what we call as “hapag-kainan.”

It is frustrating how some of the youth today are frantically becoming ill-mannered. I am
sure many can relate to this where one could only sigh of disappointment. The notion of the late
Dr. Jose P. Rizal, “The youth is the hope of our nation,” seems to be fading and becoming
impossible. I hate to say this but that would be unfortunate. In addition, we do not want
occurrences like these for the next generation to see. We have seen and heard enough to tolerate
more.

Recently, schools eye good manners and right conduct to be revived again as a subject in
elementary and high school after it had been scrapped two decades ago. Now everyone has
woken up from a long sleep! Imagine, today’s generation does not even know what GMRC
stands for. Good manners and right conduct…They probably need an ample dose of it. I bet most
of us could not anymore bear to see and hear children – students at that – shouting at their
teachers and mocking their fellow students. Now it rings me how my mother would start her line,
“Noong panahon namin,” and then I would say “Iba noon at iba ngayon.” Truly, our generation
is way different from them, but let us face it, their generation is way better in terms of character
building – how they cherish values more than anything.

How shameful of us to be eaten by this modernity that we have failed and forgot to act
accordingly. However, the good news is that some could open their eyes and started ironing what
has been troubled. Having good manners is really a big deal. You can have all the luxury of
being successful academically but do not forget your manners with you. In the nursing school,
having good values is greatly necessary. As a student nurse, we should follow certain essential
good manners in which some of them are: to be courteous always, greet and address the seniors
with proper title, maintaining silence whenever and wherever necessary, and respect and obey
the seniors, saying “thank you” when one has done you a favor, excuse yourself before you
interfere and a lot more.
Remember this, whether GMRC, Values Education or whatever term, they all build-up
character. Character builds values. In addition, values make people what or who they are when
they grow up.

Today, the youth needs our voice to inculcate in them how important having good
manners is. Together, let us raise our voices for the revival of the GMRC. Let us bring back the
good manners that were once forgotten.
 Role of a Nursing Student during COVID-19
Karelle Zyra Custodia
2020 is declared as the Year of the Nurses and Midwives. Such a deluge breakthrough in
health, as cases of coronavirus infection proliferate and paralyzed the world. This virus has the
ability to spread through droplets transmitted into air by coughing and sneezing. It can also
quickly travel to the back of nasal passages and to the mucous membranes in the back of the
throat. The virus crawls down progressively into the bronchial tubes reaching the lungs and
inflames the mucous membranes causing respiratory failure, (New York Times, 2020).
Hands down, I give a big applause to all the front liners, especially the healthcare team,
who bravely put their lives in line with their profession to treat those who are infected with
COVID-19. They have endured the throttled respirator mask for an eight to twelve hours shift
leaving deep marks on their faces, soaked in sweat due to the worn pile of scrubs and gown to
keep them protected. As a social responsibility, student nurses like us also have our role in this
COVID-19, despite the fact that we are not yet allowed to do what a nurse really does in times
like this.
Health promotion
Common to those at risk of complications from COVID-19 are the elderly and those with
low immune system. As a student nurse, we play a great role where caring for the well is just as
important as caring for the sick. In this day and age of budget cuts, cost reduction and staffing
shortages, health promotion makes sense. If we can preserve wellness, we cut down the number
of times a person needs to enter the health-care systems, thus also abbreviating the costs. As
embodied in the roster of roles for a nurse, providing accurate information through health
teachings and other health promotion activities is vital. However, to avoid social gatherings
infusing knowledge can be done through social media and as radio broadcasting.
As the golden mantra goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” Herewith, a lot of preventive
measures to promote health can be done.
Wash your hands frequently. Cleansing your hands with soap and water or doing a hand-
rub using alcohol-based regularly can thoroughly prevent transmission of viruses that may be on
your hands. It would be nice to socially interact with people, however, as part of the preventive
measures having 1 meter or 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who coughs, and
sneezes would keep your mind at ease. If someone coughs and sneezes, they spray small liquid
droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus and which one can breathe in if
you’re having too close contact. Throughout the day avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth is
kind of necessity, for the reason that the hands have touched many surfaces and can pick up
viruses. As soon as the hands are contaminated it can transfer the virus to the eyes, nose and
mouth and from there it enters the body and makes you sick. Practicing respiratory hygiene such
as covering your mouth and nose with a face mask or to bend your elbow or use a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Dispose the used tissue immediately, be cautious and protect also the other
people around you. Stay home if you feel unwell, seek medical attention if you’re having fever,
cough and difficulty of breathing, thus, it protects you and help prevent spread of viruses and
other infections.
 In consonance with the World Health Organization (WHO), respiratory viruses can be
passed by shaking hands and touching your eyes, nose and mouth. It is safest to avoid physical
contact when greeting. Safe greetings can be done with a wave, a nod, or a bow. In any way,
wearing rubber gloves while in public is not effective in preventing the coronavirus infection.
Furthermore, using rubber gloves does not guarantee anything, therefore, regularly washing your
bare hands offers more protection against catching COVID-19 than wearing rubber gloves.
To sum up, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected a lot of people and our front
liners are tired, however, they are still fighting and keep on going to treat patients with this
illness. As they say, any person in the medical team can graciously say things that can comfort
the ill patient, but only nurses engrave a whole lot different sense of care and warmth for them.
As early as now, we student nurses we embody the role of a professional nurse, so, our constant
attention to patients may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.

Reference:
Belluck, P. (2020). What Does the Coronavirus Do to the Body? The New York Times. Retrieved from
https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/what-does-the-coronavirus-do-
to-the-body/how-does-that-process-cause-respiratory-problems/slideshow/74589901.cms

Paradigm Shift
Theodore Isaac Halbaso

“Iba na ang kabataan ngayon.” It is a classical line that we often hear from our elders and
even our parents. It is evident that we are clearly different. This is not just a transition through
time but it is also a transition of ideals. This is a clear dichotomy rather than age difference in
this time. Why are attitudes shifting this way and how can we solve it? Misunderstanding.
The 21st century era. Postmodernity. Discoveries and wonders are unravelled to many
mysteries and cultures and various perceptions that changed as people grew wiser and delved
deeper to find the true and essence to the principles of Human’s Consciousness and in general,
the system that we live in today. The exposure to technological advances, dynamic cultures,
elders various perspectives, and refined taste for education are the factors that have led a growing
teenager of the 21st era to define things on his own way.
Ranging from our own homes to global hunger, poverty, illness, and even countless
death. It is brought about by indifferences of the past. The casualties extend not only to the
infrastructures and the physical damage but it also scarred and tainted an innocent child’s mind.
The hunger of power and money have driven nations to be divided and be on cinders. Poverty
has forced children to become men. The illness of an attitude has forged wrong ideals and the
faint ignorance of people have led. The death of countless futures and possibilities. The time is
contemporary, the people have will, the issue is primitive and yet here we are, caged from our
own avarice as we ensure our own survival.

We, digital native, people born of the 21st century it is more or less brandished by the
elders and parents today to be impulsive, irresponsible, rebellious and at worst, unethical.
Teenagers of today are enslaved by their perpetual cravings to satiate their desires of course, be it
good or bad. For grownups, technology means convenience and entertainment. For teenagers,
technology means life. Cyberbullying, hard core pornography, internet trolls and nasty websites
are all facts of the internet - and something that will be a feature of your teens’ online life. We
are deemed unethical and ignorant by the elders because of our deviance to the deep rooted belief
of the people to the norms of today. We can’t blame them but we can at least enlighten them.
People of today consider things in a different perspective. We became more vigilant, outspoken
to our desires to change. Few examples of it are when we question and oppose the patriarchal
system and promoted equality between the sexes. Sensitivity to status and such. We came to a
point where we understand premarital sex. Expression of feelings through clothing and with the
arts. Parents are always complaining about young people, but it seems the so-called threat is not
a mere problem but a deeper and more vehement understanding of the youth in certain issues
these days and in return may be the solution in our classical problems. Although teens are more
prone to external forces such as entitlement, vices, peer pressure, violence, and sex due to
exposure to the computer, one may have a wider array of media outlets to know on what is
happening around.
The current environment of youth is governed by technology. So as we begin a new
millennium, the mood of the nation is still optimistic. Most public opinion polls show high
consumer confidence, strong satisfaction with the country, and a belief that the nation is on the
right track. Simultaneously, people are anxious about the nation’s youth. Every part of their
existence is informed and shaped by technology from the way they socialize and to the way they
learn - and most of them spend every waking hour hooked up to it in some form or another. Too
much of anything is arguably not good for us, and teenagers’ voracious consumption of
technology can and sometimes does lead to bad and damaging things. The focal point of this
reformation and sensitivity or most likely, critical thinking was roused not by rebellion but by
education. We now voice out our criticisms, deviance and experimentation because education
made us aware.
The competition for teenagers in the 21st century is to be the best. To try to “fit in” to the
system. To be a viable source for the world’s consumerism. It is one they are all too aware of get
the best job, go to the best university, be the best looking, have the best body, own the best car,
etc. However, this is a competition they can’t possibly win. The number of teenagers I have met
that is driving themselves mad trying to beat impossible odds is tragic. Whatever extent they are
comfortable, parents should talk with their children about their varying perspectives and cost of
items in their lives. I believe that fitting to the system is never bad. However, the actual
challenge is if not the system but it is the people making it twisted to their on credence. The best
one can do is to try to narrow things down, and be as specific as possible. Clearing each other’s
perspective can give us a wider and fresher perspective to things and situations. By this we can
understand each other in such instances. By then, we may achieve gratification by the system and
learn our true essence of our existence. Our harmony with everyone and everything else.
Making clearer statements will let both parties understand each other this will allow kids
to have more realistic expectations about the world because the so called “best” does not exist. It
all depends on the person you are asking. Our reality and morality are always subjective.
However, even though flawed, we can resist oppression and we must be guided by the ethics of
God or if not, at least live a life not just by mere existing to the way you wanted but it is when
you became you and on how one uses his skills to do good and feel good about himself and for
others on how he made a movement that influenced others and revolutionize for reform. Age,
status, culture and ethnicity can never define the difference we can make. This is me, a
millennial and this is how I define my era and my century and I strive for the best person that I
can be. I am the generation of change.

NEWS

The Nightingale’s Lay-out Artists Join Seminar-workshop

Ma. Angelica Ruiz
Last February 22,2020, the College of Communication and Information Technology sponsored a
Seminar-Workshop on Basic Lay-Outing held at held at the CCIT Function Hall.
The said seminar was open for all interested students from the different colleges in the
university. In connection to this, the graphic and lay-out artists from The Nightingale Publication
also partake in the said activity.
During the said seminar, there was also an “On the Spot Lay-Out Contest” that was held, in
which our very own nursing students namely: Jeanne Mari Costales, Rei Christian Presto, and
Jan Dexter Rafal won the second place.

Favorito, Ragala Attend 18th ADCPN

Two nursing students of the University of Northern Philippines - College of Nursing attended the
18th National Conference for Nursing Students held last October 5, 2019 at the Centennial Hall
of the Manila Hotel, Manila City.
The conference is a yearly gathering of student nurses all over the country. This year’s theme is
ADPCN at 60: Trailblazing on FIRe (Fourth Industrial Revolution). It was participated in by two
Nursing Students’ Organization (NSO) Officers, Ms. Shaena Joy C. Favorito (NSO Governor)
and Ms. Jo Anna Regala (NSO Vice-Governor).
The said conference highlighted the state and impact of the fourth (4th) historic period in
nursing, the steadiness of values and industrial development, and the value of 21st century skills
and their corresponding ethico-legal considerations. Over the course of the one-day conference,
the co-ed nurses gave series of plenary talks. The president of the Philippines Nurses
Association, Dr. Erlinda C. Palaganas spoke about the FIRe (Fourth Industrial REvolution) and
highlighted its influence on nursing education and practice. Moreover, the Director of
Technology Transfer and Business Development Office of the University of the Philippines
Manila, Dr. Lourdes Marie Tejero, talked about the various developing technological advances
around the world. She ended her speech by challenging the participants to form simple
innovations in response to the necessities of their patients in the future.
The afternoon session of the conference was greeted by Dr. Raymond John Naguit, the National
Chairperson of the Youth for Psychological State Coalition. He discussed the individualities of
Generation Z, and presented new schemes for nursing education using new technologies. Ending
the series of plenary talk is Dr. Paolo Josef Blando, the Educational Affairs Coordinator of the
National Junior College, gave an inspiring talk on the various 21st Century Skills patterned to the
lifetime of Florence Nightingale, the mother of contemporary nursing.
The conference was concluded with an interactive forum with the Professional Regulatory
Commission – Board of Nursing where the participants had the chance to voice out their
concerns. The said open forum was facilitated by the Chairperson of the PRC-BON, Hon.
Glenda S. Arquiza and Hon. Carmelita C. Divinagracia.

UNP Medical and Dental Services, NSO lead Oral Health Month Celebration

Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in itself.
The University of Northern Philippines Medical-Dental Services through the leadership
of Dr. Richard Daskeo and in partnership with the Nursing Students Organization (NSO)
celebrated the Philippine Oral Health Month with the theme: “Ngiting Matibay, Ngiting
Tagumpay” last February 28, 2020 at the UNP Auditorium.
It was celebrated with UNP pupils of child-minding, K1, and K2 with their parents
through a discussion on the proper hand washing by NSO adviser, Mr. Greggie Talingdan and
proper toothbrush technique by the guest speaker and the President of Ilocos Sur Dental Chapter
(ISDC), Dr. Benex Isaguire.
The said activity aims to teach and foster healthy habits and practice good oral hygiene to
prevent early dental problems.

NSO officers play Cupids on V-day

Valentine’s Day or “Araw ng mga Puso” is celebrated annually during February on its
14th day after the commemoration of the martyr St. Valentine.
 The Nursing Students’ Organization made the idea of putting up a Valentine’s booth
open for students and employees of the university. Roses, cupcakes and a serenade were offered
at an affordable price.
Everyone can share their love and appreciation and it comes with a special delivery and
they even come to sing for you. This served as the “Takbuhan of Cupids” to impress those
individual they love or admire.

Feature
College of Nursing Tandem “Navarette-Parilla” Brings Honor To The University
Beverly Ann Parilla, Wella Mabagos and Jhaycee Collado
Being passionate with those talents God have sent means being grateful for the gift they
have received. With every head-height kicks and jumps up that was made to every blazing hit of
a ping-pong ball that was thrown, for sure you know the ones I am pertaining to. Skills like
these have brought them to different places at their young age and to cherish until now –
unfailing to wave the green, blue and gold banners with the head held up high saying, from the
College of Nursing.
First in line was the woman who has known to have these powerful kicks far from she
was at 6th grade and sees her brother being her biggest influencer. She earned the distinction of
black belter way back 8th grade. Thus came far enabled her to achieve greater heights with her
strongest kicks. This achiever competed to regionals and even went to the national level. In
addition, for five consecutive years, her skills brought her to R1AA and made it once to Palarong
Pambansa, which was held in Albay. To give recognition, this highflier from Level II, Section A
is none other than Ms. Beverly Ann Parilla.
Next that has given her best shot to be acknowledged as one of the best players of table
tennis is Ms. Josephine Navarette, also from Level II, section D. She earned her confidence and
started playing at her 6th grade, her sister was also a player that gives her motivation and
influenced her to play as well. Until then, it became her passion, as if her hands were made to hit
that ping-pong ball furiously.
Both of them stated that training and discipline are the key and the chief elements in
achieving the triumph in their chosen field of sports. These have enabled them to gain their
success and as well as represent Region 1 in the forthcoming National SCUAA 2020, which will
be held in Legazpi City, Albay. Indeed, the tandem Navarette-Parilla continues to bring glory
and honor to the College of Nursing in their respective sports. Let us see them as an inspiration
to every student that balances their studies and passions as they achieve they dreams and goals in
life, with our support and with their dedication, let us give gratitude to this tandem, Navarette-
Parilla to give their highest kicks and strongest hits.
 LOVE LIFE, ALMOST THERE
Wella Mendrianne Mabagos
Let me rest for a while my mind is tired. Stop arguing with me, I am tired.
As I wake up for 6 AM duty, I can already feel how tired could I get from the whole day
ahead. Let me take a bath first, from opening the shower the cold water runs through my body,
and I also felt these drops were similar from yours. Studying is my priority, and I know before
we enter this relationship I told you, this will come first and then you. To study is what I am here
for and my parents were expecting me to focus on it.
After the shower, I put my stockings on, and it was tight. However, it is convenient for
when I got to do my duty, when I work and when I do my obligations as a student nurse; I know
it is still there where I put it in the first time. But you, I told you I will be busy, from reading a
pile of books, from doing my school requirements, I’ll memorize for my return demos, and the
deadline of my essays is almost near. I’m busy but I did not tell you to leave.
I must eat my breakfast, the time is running and I am still here cramming for packing my
things, maybe a cup of coffee and bread is okay. As I sip and swallow the coffee I made, I
remember the first time you said I must get a real breakfast and so you made one. However, time
passes too fast that I did not recognize you were also running far from me. In addition, still until
today I was swallowing the words that were too late to tell.
Everything was done and it’s time for me to go, as a student nurse every second counts,
from going to school and duty, from regulating the IV fluids, counting the respiratory rate, pulse
rate, taking the temperature and blood pressure it is important for you to understand. It is hard for
us to commit mistakes. So instead of begging you to stay, I let you leave, even if it hurts.
Balancing studies and love life would have been easy, if you only think that what I am
prioritizing is for my future and as well as ours.

Devcomm
Skin Care Routine of the Nursing Students
Crystell Jaquias
Stephanie Palalay

Nursing, is considered as one of the hardest bachelor programs offered in a university.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing comprises different activities, tasks, and requirements that
every student must accomplish. The nursing program gives several struggles and challenges to
every student, which sometimes lead them to feel stressed and pressured in studying. Tons of
paper works, a bunch of quizzes and stressful and tiring hospital duties are some of the everyday
routines experienced by every nursing student.
Regardless of all these things, student nurses still have the confidence on mingling and
dealing with other people. They still have the courage to comply and be diligent in their works.
Nursing students are also known for their kindness, and for the tender-loving care they give to
every patient they encounter on their duties.
Nursing students give the full best care they can to their patients, but how do these
nursing students care for themselves? How they can manage to feel confident in front of the
public, in spite of being stressed from their workloads? How these nursing students still feel
fresh and have a younger skin after being hassled from having hard battles with their duties and
requirements?
As the new decade dawn, new skin care trends are in. Many skin care products have
arisen, and were patronized by most of us. These include skin moisturizer, toner, soothing gel,
facial wash, sleeping mask, sunscreen, and facial scrub. Well, here are some secrets, tips and
advice shared by the students from the College of Nursing, on how to achieve a young healthy
skin.
According to Ms. KATHLEEN JOY PARDO, “G21 products tas minsan naglalagay ng
aloe vera. Stay hydrated kasi water is always the solution saka para din hindi magdry yung skin.
Tas pag nagkapimple wag titirisin.” Ms. MARIE LEAH MEGANO says “Yung routine ko is, I
am using Aztec soap, Garnier acne control facial wash tas Eskinol to cleanse para mas malinis
yung mukha ko. Tamang inom lang ng tubig tas enough sleep.”
Here are some beauty tips from Ms. KATHLEEN JOY PINGEN:
“I use Beautéderm Beauté Set mainly as my skin care. The set includes a Papaine soap, a day and
night toner, day cream and 3 night creams. I also add on different Beautéderm products and tools
like Purifie Facial Wash & Beauté Massage Instrument, into my routine based on what I think
my skin needs.”

Tip #1: Change your face towels every week to avoid the accumulation of dirt that can cause
pimples.
Tip #2: If you use cotton for applying the toner, gently damp it into your face and do not do
harsh motions
Tip #3: Whatever your skin type is and lifestyle, it is essential to add a sunscreen into your day
routine especially here our tropical country that we always have sun exposure.
Tip #4: Over exfoliating can dry up your skin thus making your skin more prone to breakouts
because when your skin is dry, automatically the response will be increased in the production of
oil/sebum.
Tip #5: When applying toners and creams, never forget the neck. Do not skip the neck if you do
not want to look like a floating head. After a five-minute interval, I apply the Night Cream 2 that
is the Moisturizer. Apply generously.
Tip #8: Always use moisturizer whatever your skin type is, but just a right amount. As what I
have said, dryness can cause breakouts.
Tip #7: Determine your skin type before you try any skin care products because, what worked
for me, might not work for you. Some are devised for a specific skin type and you might not
belong into that category.
Tip #8: Religiously use your skin care products. There is no such thing as an instant effect. Yes
some might promise good effects after two-week usage but still if you want to achieve a healthy
looking skin, consistency is the key.
Tip #9: Exercise, it helps in removing the toxins in your body that sometimes cause breakouts.
Tip #10: Do not jump from one skincare into another really quick just because it is more
"effective”. It might do harm more than you think because there might be a clash of ingredients.
Be educated with what it is composed of and made of.
Tip # 11: Drink much water. I CANNOT STRESS THAT ENOUGH.

For additional tips, Ms. MELCHI RAE CABSAG says “Use soap only. I advise not to
overwhelm your skin with too many products. Sunblock is essential.” While Ms. ABEGAIL
VIDAL told us that “When it comes to my face naman, tubig lang yung pinangwawash ko, cold
water and kung may ice yun yong ginagamit ko.”And Mr. JOHN MARK ASCANO says “I
think the best way to take good care of your skin is that we should wash our face frequently,
avoid too much sun exposure, always use sunscreen and stay hydrated.”
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this article are based on the skin care routine and
regimen of the nursing students that were interviewed by the authors of this article.
Literary
Estudyante Blues
Pagpipighati’t pagdurusa
Hindi na sila naawa,
Pilit pa ring isinasalba,
Mga palyado mong marka.

Naaalala mo pa ba na wala kang ganyan noong highschool ka,

Tila hindi na yata nakakatuwa
At sadyang nakakapagtaka,
Dahil ginawa mo na ang lagpas ng iyong makakaya.

Kulang pa, kunting arangkada pa,

Di na maipinta ang reaksiyon ng iyong mukha
Paninikip ng dibdib, kaya pa ba?
Pananakit ng ulo, itutuloy pa ba?

Pilit pa ring iaahon,

Pero mas piliin pa ring maging mahinahon
Kalimutan na ang kahapon dahil mas importante ang ngayon,
Ika’y nagulat dahil tila nagbago na naman ang panahon.

Nakakapagpabagabag, nakakalola, nakakabigla

Mga dating palyadong marka ay tila nagbago yata
Mukhang may nangyaring kababalaghan o di kaya’y himala,
Mahika lang pala ni maestra ang sagot sa ‘yong pagdurusa.
-abyssus rhapsodist

A Hidden Sooth

Undesired dismay, when will it fade?

Interfused with anger, what will this make?
Falsely accused, I have done nothing wrong!
Still desiring with anticipation, it won’t last long.

Falling in love with a woman,

I had no regrets; I just wanted to hold her hand,
A meaningful harmony made us commit to a next chapter of life,
It cannot be broken even with a deadly knife.

Intense feeling of euphoria,

How absurd?
But that sudden feeling,
Now gone for nothing

One mistake destroyed my quantum of life

That’s what all they say, what a life!
Being different is much more than possessing an expensive house, car and jewelry,
I do understand your fury

Going beyond of what is right,

Alchemizes my conscience to demon all night.
A dignity’s suddenly vanished,
 Such a person’s reputation has been tarnished.

A thing called,”respect”,
Is needed in not just one aspect
Once it is not obtained,
Surely, an individual’s dream of tranquility will not be attained.

I wished I have stopped wearing that mask,

Forgiveness is all I ask,
To my ex man whom I lied,
Accept me for I didn’t abide.
-abyssus rhapsodist

Outrageous Ephitet

Human trafficking, child abuse, death threats;

Is there still a chance to catch those soft breaths?

Justice is always delayed,

Nefarious perception rolled with silence are made,
Why am I the one to suffer?
Such harshness makes me weaker.

Is this what they called, “eternal condemnation”;

Why would I still open my eyes, is this an illusion?
If I sing out of this hurtful negligence,
Would there be a little difference?

Pure white pearls turned into blood beads;

Harmonious innocence suddenly burst into a hidden beast;
To live is a battle of fear;
Worldly demands and whims, why would I still want to hear.

Such a step of an unfamiliar shadow,

A lion’s spirit roars within my soul, oh, it makes me a desperado.
A four-leaf clover;
Reminds me that ‘tis will soon be over.
-abyssus rhapsodist

Scream of an Innocent Women

In a room of my mind
There are scenarios that stumble
One after the other they pile
Into nightmares that crumble
To dust and form into monsters

If only you had my eyes

For you to see how you caused me so much pain
I have suffered and damage completely
Consolidating all words wouldn’t be enough
Just to yield it true.

If only you had my perspective

For you to envision how questions reside on my poor mind
Damaged by whys and tortured by hows.
Gathering all forms of art wouldn’t be enough
Just to give birth to the picture.

If only you had my ears

For you to hear how the pain screamed inside my body
From vein to vein excruciatingly.
Joining all music wouldn’t be sufficient
To express what it’s bleeding to say.

Because how I’ve witnessed myself under the violence you’ve done
 It can never be measured by the number of words, arts, and music that you can possibly
gather.
You abusing me is just inexplicable.

Even if I could write more words to show what you’ve done

It still wouldn’t be enough to convey how you left me dead inside, wrecked and devastated.
It still wouldn’t enough to convey how you killed me.
-kazlle sheen miniano

Ti ayat ti maysa a mannaraken

Gemma Quinto

Natenneb ti anos ken emma iti ima na

Napnuan sudi, kanayon a sipapakumbaba

Ray aw, manangisakit kadagiti adda sagubanit na

Mangted kired, regta kadagiri awanan nam nama

Iti nakem iti Diyos, isu iti salwad na mangtameng

Dagiti masak sakit, awan paidam na a ilemlemmeng

Ibtur napnua , napaidam a turog . . . Saan na kabuteng

Maaddab uportunidad iti ragsak a mangpasangbay iti maiyanak

Ken naladingit a maimatangam a ikidem iti matay

Malipatan man iti nagan na a nagserbi,

Ngem dinto pulos malipat iti kadagiti naipapaay.

Siraragsak a mangbasa iti iyal alikaka na a responsibilidad

Mangpatalged salun-at, tapno mailasat iti peggad

Dagiti pasyente na panagimbag dakkelen kanyana a subad

Isulang ragsak a maisalanta, nasalun at ken agbiag.

Health
2019 Novel Corona Virus

Idi Dec. 31, 2019, World Health Organization, ti opisina iti pagilian a China naipakaammo nga
adda kaso nga sakit iti bara nga saan nga mailawlawag nga nalaing no ania nga sakit daytoy ket
naggapu idiay Wuhan City, Hubei probinsiya ti China. Naduktalan da garud nga Novel
Coronavirus (2019 n-Cov) ti puon wenno rugi na daytoy nga sakit inwaragawag dagiti Chinese
authorities idi Jan. 7, 2020.

Ania ti Corona Virus?

Corona Viruses dagitoy addu nga grupo iti viruses nga naggapu kadagiti an-animales/dinguen,
daytoy ket man mano nga kaso, ken aw awagan dagiti scientist iti Zoonotic, naggapu kadagiti
animals /dimguen nga mabalin nga maiyakar kadagiti tattao. (US Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, 2020)

Kasatno nga Agwaras

1. Diretso nga pannakasagid kadagiti naapektaran nga pasiyente.

2. Nawarsian kadagiti babassit nga naggapu ken diay pasiyente no aguyek ken agba-en.
3. No maiggamam dagiti alikamen ti pasiyente kalpasan na, maisagid mo iti agong, ngiwat
ken mata nalaka nga makaakar.
4. No makaiggem ka iti naapektaran nga an-animales/dimguen ket nalaka nga agwaras.

Kasano ti panangprotektar

1. Ugasan dagiti ima nga nasayaat iti sabon ken danum kanayon. Wenno agusar kadagiti
mangsalaknib nangruna iti panaguyek, panagbaen ken kalpasan nga naggapu iti kasilyas.
2. Annadan ti dummikket iti pasiyente, ken dagidiay alikamen na. Agusar nga kanayun iti
face mask nangruna no agsakit ken agbisita ka.
3. Agusar iti tissue no aguyek ken agbaen, kalpasan na ibasura ken ugasan nga nasayaat
dagiti ima. No awan ti tissue, mabalin nga usaren ti imaan ti bado.
4. Ugasan dagiti nateng ken prutas nga nasayaat sakbay kanen.
5. Saan nga sagiden ti mata ken agong no saan nga inkapilitan.
6. Mentinarem dagiti nasayaat nga kababalin nga mangpasalun-at iti bagi, mangan ti
nasustansya nga makmakan, ag exercise, maturog nga nasayaat, dagitoy amin ket papigsaenna iti
salaknib iti bagi.

Pagilasinan ken Sintomas

Kadagiti nakapsot ti bagi na nga kasla kadagiti nataengan, ken ub-ubbing, nadaras da nga
maakaran, nangruna no adda sakit iti bara(lungs) da.
Runny nose (Panateng, agbuteg)
Headache (sakit ti ulo)
Cough (uyek)
Sore throat (sakit ti karabukob)
Fever (gurigor)
Weakness (Agkakapsot iti bagi)
Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Coronavirus 2019 Updates. U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/index.html

HOW WEIGHT GAIN BECOMES A SYMPTOM OF STRESS

“The path to being a nurse was never an easy journey to take.” As student nurses, we
heard this at least a few times before we entered this program. We were aware of the adversities
we are about to face – be it overloaded with school works, sleep deprivation, eating past meal
times, a couple of deadlines to meet, series of breakdowns and questioning our own capabilities,
and stress. Going through all of these, why are most of the nursing students we see gaining
weight?

Here is a clearer scenario of what is continuing within our system:

Work overload and meeting deadlines make us pull an “up-all-nighter”

When we are sleep-deprived, we feel hungrier than usual because the body’s signals are
not functioning properly. There are two hormones, which control our feelings of hunger and
fullness that are affected by sleep – leptin and ghrelin.

Lack of sleep reduces the level of leptin, which is responsible in sending a signal to the
brain that you have eaten enough and raises the level of ghrelin, an appetite stimulant, both of
these causes overeating. This could also explain why someone overeat at night, or crave for a
midnight snack.

Aside from overeating, not getting enough sleep can also make you feel too tired to move
which now lead to reduce physical activity, and obviously, when you lack physical activity, you
cannot burn calories and build muscle mass…

Studies have shown that people who sleep less than seven hours a day are 30 percent
more likely to be obese than those who get nine hours of sleep or more.

We Stress-eat

Stress can affect every aspect of our life, but the way of coping varies, as well as it
symptoms. One of the symptoms of stress is changes in appetite – others either loss appetite or
overeat.

Stress eating, or emotional eating, is a pattern of eating where people use food to help
them deal with stressful situations. So, as to compensate with these situations, there is an
increase in the intake of food high in fat, sugar, or both. These are considered “comfort foods”
since they seem to counteract stress and dampen stress-related responses and emotions.

High cortisol levels, along with high insulin levels, may be responsible. Initially, stress
causes the appetite to decrease so that the body can deal with the situation. If the stress does not
let up, another hormone called cortisol is released. Cortisol increases appetite and can cause
someone to overeat. High cortisol levels from stress can increase food cravings for sugary or
fatty foods. Stress is also associated with increased hunger hormones, which may also contribute
to cravings for unhealthy foods.

SPORTS
UNP Sharks seize SCUAA-I 4th spot
Beverly Ann B. Parilla
 Raising the banner of the University of Northern Philippines, the Sharks amassed 37-37-
63 record for the gold, silver and bronze medal tally from the different sporting events during the
State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association – I (SCUAA-I) Regional games held last
January 18–23, 2020 at Mariano Marcos State University, making them settle at 4th place overall.
As per the game proper, athletes performed well and stepped up their game.
Consequently, the Basketball (Men & Women), Football, Table Tennis (Women), Taekwondo
(Men), Volleyball (Women) teams were able to bring home the championship titles of/from their
events.
While the Badminton (Men), Futsal, Softball, Taekwondo (Women) and Volleyball
(Men) teams copped the 1st runner up titles. In addition, Athletics (Women), Badminton
(Women), Baseball, Chess (Men & Women), Lawn Tennis (Men) and Table Tennis (Men &
Women) athletes surpassed expectations as they advanced to the semifinals and clinched the 2 nd
runner up titles.
Sports, Culture and Arts Program Director Ronilo B. Palma said that the preparation this
year was difficult and they made a few adjustments for the Rookies and other athletes. He said
that players improved a lot during this season.
A total of 71 athletes from different sports disciplines were able to secure a slot to
represent Region 1 in the national arena to be held at Legazpi City, Albay.
 Dr. Rhoda R. Redulla: A Fighter against Mediocrity
By: DARYLL JEREMY FAGELA-VIRTUDES
A girl infant cried as she saw the light of the outside world. Her parents’ happiness as they see this
new creation is beyond compare. The infant was raised in a family flowing in a cathode way. Infant that
turned into a lady and eventually became an effective adult. Tested but learned by the circumstances that
came in her way toward educational triumph. Let us strip off the life of this lady who is embodying an
endless testimony worth emulating; Dr. Rhoda R. Redulla.
Dr. Redulla victoriously finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1996 at the University of
Northern Philippines, Cum Laude. She entered the UNP-Graduate School to take her Master of Arts in
Nursing where she finished in 1998. As her enthusiasm in nursing profession flourishes, she pursues her
PhD in Nursing at the University of the Philippines-Manila but unfortunately, she did not make it because
she moved to the United States of America for some reasons. Though she was destined in other portion
of the world, her eagerness to help in manifesting Nightingale’s vision of the nursing profession remains
unchanged. She finished her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Johns Hopkins University in 2011, with
honors; an indeed epitome of success and passion in the nursing profession.
She once served the University as a clinical instructor in 1998 until 2004. As she ponders her
capacities in the university, she was trusted by the College of Health Sciences to handle the position of
Research Coordinator where she developed more her passion in contributing in the body of nursing. Her
name never wrapped only inside the university rather she was elected as the Secretariat of the Philippine
Council for Health Research and Development; A manifestation of passion and commitment in the
service.
Her devotion for the furtherance of nursing importance never bothered when she moved to US,
rather she made this new venture as an avenue for her passion to bloom even more. She founded the
Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey- Gloucester Subchapter and acted as the Founding President
from 2009 −2012 and remained as the Advisor up to this moment. Her journey to the “Dream land” is
continuously rolling, as it rolls, she is being guided by the lessons once catered by her experiences of
being a Clinical Practice Nurse in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from July 2006 to September 2011.
Because of her excellent capabilities, she was designated as Interim Clinical Nurse Manager of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from May to August 2008. She continued filling up her glass with
knowledge and experiences, she became Nursing Professional Development Specialist where she assisted,
facilitated and guided the development and continuing education of nursing professionals in a 798-bed
Magnet-designated academic medical center, from September 2011-July 2013. She also became the
Director of Nursing Practice& Magnet Program Director of the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA from July 2006 – April 2015. Where she portrayed her role in leading the advancement
of professional nursing practice for a 798-bed Magnet-designated academic medical center and assumed
responsibility for leading all aspects of the ANCC Magnet® Recognition program.
In 2015, she became the Director for Education of the Memorial Hospital of Salem County,
Salem, New Jersey. She planned, led and evaluated education for all clinical staff, including nurses,
physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and unlicensed nursing personnel and
ended in 2016. And in June 2016, her passion in making nursing profession more bonded with excellence
was started again in a new institution, the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornel Medical Center, New
York City, NY, where she is now the Magnet Program Director who provides leadership and direction for
coordinating the Magnet® Recognition Program in a 900-bed top-ranking academic medical center. She
is indeed an expert in the different fields of the nursing profession.
Her brilliance shines in different platforms of the profession. With the sharp intellect, she published
various intellectual pieces in the reservoir of knowledge, such as books, researches, articles. In the
international platform, one of her masterpieces was published in the International Journal of Nursing
Practice, which is the Bed Rest With and Without Hospitalization in Multiple Pregnancy for Improving
Perinatal Outcomes. In addition, on National platform, her notable work in 2005 entitled History of
Nursing Practice in Vigan was also published in the Samtoy Magazine. Other distinguishing works are
embedded in books as chapters, like the Diverticular Disease as part of two books entitled A Guide to
Clinical Mastery in Nursing and Handbook of Clinical Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing. Other articles,
abstracts, studies, books, and other academic papers that were produced by her neurons are now being
used by the molders of future nurses. Being a writer, lecturer, administrator, contributors are few of her
capacities that coil the adjective word “excellent” that best describes her.
Due to her unmovable vision of the nursing profession, she was compensated with recognition and
some of which are; in 2001, she became a finalist of the Health Researcher of the Year Award. In
addition, in 2010, she was inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing. She
triumphantly bagged 3rd Place during the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA) 2012
Annual Course, Indianapolis, IN Research Poster Category. Because of her unceasing love for the
profession that manifested in different ways, she was awarded as the Nurse of the Year for Research by
the Philippine Nurses Association New Jersey and America Chapters. In addition, she was a nominee for
the SGNA Distinguished GI Service Award.
Dr. Redulla is indeed a woman-fighter against nursing mediocrities. Her defense is her sharp
intelligence and steadfast commitment to the nursing profession. She is continuously fighting and
unwrapping the vital roles of nurses in different pursuits of life. This lady is undoubtedly a passionate and
flamboyant daughter of Nightingale, a nurse who carries inspiration for us who is following Nightingale’s
footsteps and genuine and selfless health-care-provider. She is Dr. Rhoda Redulla, a fighter.