Meanwhile, three Thomasian Nurses made the cut in the topnotchers list. Nicole Olvido placed 6th after scoring 91.40%. Danna Dichos garnered 90.80% and claimed the 8th place. Lastly, Karl Abunda hopped in at #10 with the score of 90.60%.

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Loa presented his research entitled “Dimensions and Components of Independent Living among community-dwelling Filipino older adults.” The study explored the perspectives of independent living of urban and rural community-dwelling Filipino seniors. The study was co-authored by Prof. Pranom Othaganont, EdD, RN of Thammasat University, Thailand and Asst. Prof. Gabriel Culbert, PhD, RN of University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.

Medina, BS Nursing Class 2023, received the Junior Researcher Award for his oral presentation of the study entitled “Development and Pilot Testing of a web-based oncologic nursing learning guide and the self-reported competence of nursing students.” The study was co-authored by Noel Mario, Zysha Isabel Marquez, Angela Marie Martinez, Ivan Luis Martinez, Katrina Denise M. Martinez, Anthony Masigan Jr., and Assoc. Prof. Mila Delia M. Llanes, PhD, RN.

Moreover, four (4) groups of alumni presented their studies during the oral and poster sessions:

1. Carmelo Nacorda, Alessandra Therese Nanasca, Ma. Bianca Ysabelle Morales, Donna Loraine Naynes, Joyce Johanne Ng presented the study entitled “Parenting Strategies and the Psychosocial Development of Preschoolers in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic” in the oral presentation session. The study was co-authored by Elaine Morales Kirk Laney Nicolas, Ramone Grace Noguera, and Asst. Prof. Beryl Battad, MAN, RN.
2. Hillary Joyce Lopez, Andrea Lopez, Janine Beverly Jurado, Margaux Gwyneth Lina, and Diane Ricci Lavadia presented the study entitled “Social Determinants of Health Risk Scores on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Antibiotic Use and Resistance in a community in the Philippines” in the poster presentation session. The study was co-authored by Kyle Giuseppe Hernandez, Armeen Grace Inductivo, and Assoc. Prof. Gian Carlo Torres, PhD, RN.
3. Lord Cedrick Sagum, Kyla Danille Frias, and Rhea Marie Salaya presented the study entitled “The Role of Sexual Orientation on the Ethical Sensitivity of Third Year and Fourth Year Nursing students in Metro Manila” in the poster presentation session. The study was co-authored by Francine Roxas, Michael Santander, Yana Virlin Sanz, Kairo Sollan XV and Asst. Prof.  JN Junnile Paat, PhD, RN.
4. Margaux Gwyneth Lina and Diane Ricci Lavadia presented the study entitled “COVID 19 knowledge, attitude, practices and health literacy’s influence on pandemic fatigue among Filipino community dwellers: A correlational study” in the oral presentation session. The study was co-authored by Aleck Hans Ison, Ma. Alyssa Falguerra, Princess Ayesha Ampatuan, Janella Mae Pelayo, Asst. Prof. Ma. Carina Rebueno, PhD, RN, Asst. Prof. Jayson Punzal, DNSc, RN, and Assoc. Prof. Gian Carlo Torres, PhD, RN.

The international conference was organized by the Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University in Thailand and co-hosted by UST College of Nursing and 20 other partner higher education institutions and healthcare facilities in Asia, United States, and Africa. The international conference was participated in by 400 students, academicians, and healthcare professionals from different countries.

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The University likewise continued its unblemished streak and produced 8 new Thomasian nurses in the off-season boards. Read the announcement from the Professional Regulation Commission .

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The following Thomasians also scored the highest marks in the examinations:

#3 – 89.60%

• Jade Alexie E. Aranda, RN

 #4 – 89.40%

• Shaneen Frances G. Cruz, RN
• Christine Allison B. Dilig, RN

#5 – 89.20%

• Kathrine Jan E. Dy, RN
• Janea Mae L. Soriano, RN

#6 – 89.00%

• J Owen V. Lebaquin, RN
• Michelle Angeline P. Malonzo, RN
• Mary Marjo A. Torremoro, RN
• Marian Grace G. Yap, RN

#7 – 88.80%

• Alyssa Beatriz M. Coquia, RN
• Janella Nichole D. �ʱ�ñ��, RN

 #8 – 88.60%

• Charlene Kristine A. Ascan, RN
• Gian Gabrielle M. Boc, RN
• Kyle Nicole D. Concio, RN
• Ferlene G. Cortez, RN
• Alyssa Mae C. de Guzman, RN
• Jan Nadine M. Dionisio, RN
• Leah Justine T. Morales, RN
• Ella Louisse B. Ouano, RN
• Tyrone Gabriel D. Sundiam, RN
• Julia Czarina A. Sy, RN

#9 – 88.40%

• Dennis Jay S. ��ñ�DzԳܱ𱹴�, RN
• Kristen M. Chan, RN
• Rizabella Irene O. Estevanez, RN
• Beatrice Ileana T. Fernandez, RN
• Jona Jane S. Yutan, RN

#10 – 88.20%

• Kristen Joy I. Azusano, RN
• Jaimie Kyle Antoinette A. Co, RN
• Karena Ashley C. Cruz, RN
• Precious Jem D. de Roxas, RN
• Marie Elizabeth C. Ilagan, RN
• Annedel Q. Ortiz, RN
• Jim Ivenson C. Pangan, RN
• Sophia Marie T. Schwarzkopf, RN
• Katrina Dawn D. Uy, RN

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The study described the influence of COVID-19 knowledge, attitude, practices, and health literacy on the level of pandemic fatigue of Filipinos living in the community. Results revealed that Filipinos have a moderate level of pandemic fatigue. COVID 19 attitude negatively influences pandemic fatigue, while knowledge on COVID 19 directly influences health literacy, attitude and practices. Moreover, health literacy affects COVID 19 attitude and practices. Positive attitude and health practices can create measures to prevent pandemic fatigue. Therefore, development of evidence-based programs and measures focusing on enhancing their COVID-19 knowledge and health literacy to change their attitude towards the COVID-19 pandemic will be beneficial in preventing or alleviating pandemic fatigue in the community.

The international conference was participated by students, graduate students, and professionals from different health discipline  virtually and in-person from different countries.

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In an effort to aid the residents who were affected by Typhoon Odette, third year BS-Nursing student Patricia June S. Pomoy held a donation drive in Surigao City and in Siargao island.

Pomoy, whose parents are from Siargao island, said in an interview with the Communications Bureau that she started her call for donations on December 23, 2021, and she was able to raise a total of P100,005, which mostly came from her friends and professors living in Metro Manila. She likewise helped coordinate the support provided by the UST Alumni Association, Inc. and the Thomasian Alumni Leaders Association.

The relief drive was able to send more than 150 relief packs that contained food, hygiene kits, and mosquito coils to barangays Jaboy (109 families), Dayaohay (125 families), and Caridad (422 households). Moreover, according to her, a total of 15 families, whose livelihood is solely fishing and kopra farming, received GI sheets (roof), umbrella nails, and Vulca Seal tubes to help them rebuild their shelters.

Despite being a victim of Typhoon Odette herself, she said that this was her way of giving back to the community that is close to her heart. “By initiating this donation drive, this is one way for me to give back, although I am also a victim of this typhoon (too),” she said.

“I have always asked God to help me become His instrument of love. I am grateful that I have the voice to ask for help on behalf of my community. My voice was able to put roof over their head and food on their table. Indeed, God will make a way,” she added.

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The perfect score made UST the Top Performing School in the examinations, and three Thomasian nurses led the contingent by landing in the Top 10 spots. Margaret Lucas Sta. Maria, RN landed in the #4 spot, while Anneka Marjan Halum Goingo, RN and Gracielle Adelfina Zaraspe Averia, RN landed in the #7 and #9 spots, respectively.

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The COIL on Health Innovation aims to promote, integrate, and enhance the international education experiences of students and faculty through interdisciplinary collaborative online learning activities. Students and faculty participated in asynchronous and synchronous sessions on Design Thinking to identify health problems affecting all countries and generate solutions by creating a health innovation project. The health innovation prototype created by the students with the faculty was presented in the final pitch competition.

Asst. Prof. Ritzmond F. Loa, PhD, RN, International Relations Coordinator of the College of Nursing, initiated the COIL on Health Innovation in collaboration with international partner institutions as part of the “internationalization at home” programs utilizing Enriched Virtual Mode of instruction at the College of Nursing.

Dean Rowena L. Escolar Chua, PhD, RN stated that innovation is crucial in the health sector to advance nursing practice, education, and research. Moreover, she added that the COIL course can enhance the collaborative and communication skills of students needed in the 21st century.

Reflecting on the course, Renne Kristine Banzon, a BS Nursing student, stated that “My experience with COIL has pushed me to be more confident in my communication skills. It has opened my eyes to other cultures unique to mine, and taught me to be a global citizen of peace and change.”  

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Third-year student nurses Trisha Mangahas, Stephen Marasigan, Qjiel Mariano, Ivan Martinez, Zysha Marquez, and Anne Novales belonged to the team NeoFlorence, a tribute to Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing. The group was mentored by Dr. Gian Carlo Torres and Ms. Sarah Maria Salazar.

The group, which credited their course Nursing Informatics as an enabler for their innovation, was moved by the “current situation of misinformation and disinformation during the pandemic,” according to group member Qijel Mariano. To come up with their pitch, extensive research was done on public health situationers, existing solutions, and timely innovations to address the “alarming spread of fake news on the COVID-19 pandemic, especially on vaccine rollout.”

With the victory, the team has earned their ticket to present their work during the Generation Connect Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 4-5, 2022. During the event, world leaders, innovators, and advocates in telecommunication all around the world will be able to see the winning proposals.

The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for all matters related to information and communication technologies. One of their initiatives is Generation Connect. The said initiative aims to engage global youth and encourage their participation as equal partners alongside the leaders of today’s digital change, empowering young people with the skills and opportunities to advance their vision of a connected future. According to the challenge prompt, Internet connection provides opportunities for young people to access education, quality health care, and other necessities. Generation Connect, ITU’s youth strategy initiative, aims to improve the lives of young people around the world and ensure meaningful participation of youth as key stakeholders in ITU’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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