EDITORIAL

STRAIGHTENING THE CURVES

By: Perlyn Mac E. Basiloy

It is no wonder how the University Of Eastern Philippines College Of Nursing impresses the

public especially when it comes to Nurse Licensure Examination results. A proof of which is the UEP-CN

December 2011 nurse licensure examination result with a rating of 86.57% vs the National Passing Rate

of 33.92%. The college particularly its staff headed by the Dean and Clinical instructors never fail to

develop the student nurse’s attitudes, knowledge and skills as part of the college’s objectives. Entail with

such improvement and dedication towards producing a globally competitive graduate, what possible

questions are still lacking? Would you like to ask more about the college’s building? What about its

facilities? Its extension office? Behind every triumph, there is still a lot of effort that has to be done.

This only means that UEP-CN’s nurse licensure examination is not relative. The upgrading doesn’t end

with the NLE result and literally everything has to accelerate. From the administration down to the

student’s services, all should have a collective effort. It is given that state universities like UEP don’t have

enough resources to fund for every college’s activity such as accreditation. Yes, it is an implied fact but

we should see every activity as a venue for improvement and stepping up the staircase opportunity.

Although a lot of factors are yet to be considered it is always a must to dream for bigger vision. The

College’s vision always put a mark on every challenge it endures. It never fails to extend its limitations

and try to achieve greater than what is conventional. Every step of the way is an encounter of ups and

downs which could advance the college’s learning arena. It is not only a matter of what UEP College of

Nursing is today but How UEP College of Nursing made it to all the way to TOP.

CN’s GLITZ AND GLAMOUR ACQUAINTANCE PARTY AND INDUCTION CEREMONY

Margot Fynne B. Montes

The University Of Eastern Philippines College Of Nursing once again

customarily applauded its Acquaintance Party adjoined with the induction of newly

elected officers S.Y 2012-2013 last July 20, 2012 at the Farmer’s Training Center

bearing the theme GLITZ and GLAMOUR with the students in their beautiful visage

and best formal attire.

Acquaintance party beget cognizance especially for the new students of this

institution, for them to feel a sense of indulgence as they started to unfurl the

obscure life of being a nursing student and is a time to squeeze gladness, build

oneness and leave out arrays between students and clinical instructors.

The Masters of ceremony Ms. Perlyn Mac Basiloy and Mr. Eur Maribojoc

spearheaded the said affair, with the presence of some respected guest Dr. Ronald

Amit, Dean of Student Affairs and Ms. Charisse Catama, the newly elected USC

president who delivered words of reliance towards superlative countenance

pertaining to the needs, interest and succession of every students as well as the

entire university.

The program was inaugurated with a doxology delivered by Jellie Ann Omega

a level 3 student followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and UEP

Hymn conducted by Mary Grace Talahiban, level 4 representatives and a welcome

address delivered by the newly elected CNSC Vice President Jel Ann Maye Delorino.

To spice up our night Ivy Agus surprisingly serenaded us with a song, she really is

indubitably endowed with a talent, followed by another intermission number from

the level 1 which is full of gaiety.

Next is the presentation of newly elected classroom officers by year level

which was presented by their respective coordinators for the level 1, Ms. Nemia G.

Florano presented a set of classroom officers. Ms. Susan Chan for the level 2, Ms.

Perlin Zellaine Licas for the juniors and Mrs. Evelyn M. Balanquit for the seniors and

was inducted by Maria Linda S. Agus, College Dean, followed by an enticing

intermission number from a selected level 2 students.

Moreover, CNJSCO adviser Mrs. Evelyn M. Balanquit presented the newly

elected CNJSCO officers followed by the presentation of the new sets of Editorial

Board and Staffs presented by Ms. Perlin Zellaine T. Licas in behalf of the Nursing

Echoes Technical Adviser Ms. Maria Consolvia Acompanado, and was inducted by

Maria Linda S. Agus which was then followed by the presentation of the newly

elected CNSC Officers and is inducted by the Dean of Students Affair Dr. Ronald

Amit, followed by another dance number from the level 3.

Furthermore, in behalf of the previous CNSC President Mr. Val Conrad

Celespara, Ms Ira Genevieve Agus commenced the turn over ceremony to the newly

elected CNSC President Mr. Gencris M. Giray who then delivered his acceptance

speech. To vivify the crowd the seniors presented their audacious intermission

number.

In addition, Ms. Charisse Catama, USC President gave an inspirational

message and expressed her gratitude for supporting her candidacy during the

University election, and to formally end the program a closing remarks was

delivered by Maria Linda S. Agus, College Dean.

To break the deafening silence the emcees formerly opened the second part

of the program, the students begun to savage as the hall was filled with clamorous

claps and cheers. The night becomes more awaken and exhilarating as everybody

started to bop to the rhythm of the music, there were giving out of scrumptious

foods, cool games and the gripping message booth which is the witty part of the

occasion.

Acquaintance party is a time to relax our senses, to put our feet up and to

have a break to those nerve-wrecking examinations and requirements and lastly to

enjoy once in a while.

UEPAA Games 2012By:

Gencris M.Giray and Claire H. Villanueva

The 12th University of Eastern Philippines Athletics Association (UEPAA) Games unbolted last August 15, 2012, with delegates from UEP Catarman, UEP Laoang, and UEP - Pedro Rebadulla Memorial Campus (UEP-PRMC) partaking in the yearly athletic meet. Once again, classes were deferred to pave way for a week-long of sports celebration that emphasized the sportsmanship, solidarity and camaraderie of the students, faculty members, and the university administration.  Boasting different athletic and non-athletic events, the 12th UEPAA Games served as an opportunity to reiterate our common responsibility in taking part in each step UEP takes towards a community nurturing excellence and leadership.

Fraternities, sororities and auxiliary organizations together with the University Student Council facilitated non-athletic events to encourage students who cannot engage in more physically imposing athletic events to take part in the intramurals. Aside from holding non-athletic activities, these university-based organizations also lent a hand in the conduct of the athletic events.

Moreover, the event would not be inclusive without the primary giver of care partly taken by College of Nursing senior year students (Batch Chrysoprase 2013), that played an exceptional role during the event. They were the University Paramedics that paves their way as the essential provider of management and care to those needing primary intervention in the field. The batch were divided into groups that were assigned to varied areas and served as sentinel to the athletes, students, faculty members and coaches that would be needing first aid treatment until Red Cross team takes part.

Indeed, the week-long UEPAA Games poured out into an overriding

victory as the genuine ideals of sportsmanship, solidarity and camaraderie

were contemplated and pondered by all of the University’s apprentices – the

students, faculty members, and the university administration.

20TH CAPPING, PINNING AND CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONIESBy: John Goyena

Amidst the seemingly unending grim burning their midnight candles and pouring gallons of sweet, now comes the first fruit of their one year hardship and labour the Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies.

Last July 27, 2012 an exuberant celebration of UEP- College of Nursing Batch Zircon faced their journey of their lives to professional nursing education. The Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies is one of the most anticipated jiffy of every nursing student, this is the imposition of caps

and pins that embodies responsibility and commitment to hands on duty at the hospital and clinical area. During the remarkable celebration, their family, relatives and friends gathered to witness their love ones as they stand up high and uphold the greatest responsibilities and duties rendered to them to serve the general welfare of each of their client.

Earlier on the same afternoon, a thanksgiving mass was held at UEP chapel with Rev. Fr. Cerbito and was followed by the procession of the Zirconians who gallantly surpassed the gruelling life of a nursing student.

Moreover, the actual Capping, Pinning and Candle lighting ceremonies begun with a doxology delivered by Ms. Maria Jellie Ann Omega a level three student, followed by the singing of the Philippine National anthem conducted by Mrs. Mary Day E. Florano one of the clinical instructors. It was followed by a welcome address given by Prof. Rona L. Alcera and presentation of the 41 candidates. Meanwhile, the event was highlighted with the entrance of Florence Nightingale as portrayed by Ms. Charity Attala Rubenecia, the college’s guidance councilor.

Furthermore, the actual imposition of caps and pins was done by Prof. Ma. Linda S. Agus, Dean of the college of Nursing assisted by Mrs. Rona L. Alcera, clinical coordinator and Dr. Gaybird Palacio.

Subsequently, Dean Ma. Linda S. Agus introduced the man of a substance , the guest speaker, Hon. Jose F. Layon senior board member of Sangguniang Panlalawigan. After giving his inspiring message, Zirconians 2015 sang their capping song ‘’Win’’ by Brian Mcknight.

CN ELECTION AND THE NEW-FANGLED SET OF CNSC OFFICERS

BY: John Goyena

Last July 16, 2012 was a momentous and remarkable event

happened in the College of Nursing as they held its annual election

with the intent of electing and mounting a new set of officers for the

college of nursing student council for the academic year 2012-2013.

The two parties WISELY(Willing to Serve and Lead you) and UNITED

party (Union of Non Narcissistic, Innovative and Torch Bearers of

Excellence with Dedication) were given two days of preparations to get

ready for the first time ever open forum in the College of Nursing

instead of classroom campaign.

All students hold their nerves as they can’t wait for the scorching

faced-off of the two parties and thrilled to situate their bet for they

believe that an aspiring candidate has a deeper colophon to serve and

upon the student body. The searing election forum and picking the

candidates in their cherished positions were favoured by the students

and emerge victoriously during election on July 20, 2012. At that same

day votes were tallied and a new-fangled set of officers were declared.

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Maam eve faculty corner

TICK TOCKBy: Perlyn Mac E. Basiloy

Whenever we feel weird and unsatisfied, we blame everything but not ourselves.

We forget, Hey! It’s only me.

Perhaps, we’re not almost perfect.

Yes we could be but the tickling question starts with could we be greater perfect than He?

You would say why am I here?

Do I have to stick my entire life all the way?

Well, I say you are not a dreamer.

I advise you to stop questioning where you have brought yourself.

You’re not a hypocrite, and I know, you know that.

Because from the start you have all the time to say no, and stick with what makes you happy.

It’s a matter of life and your liberate choices.

You seem to realize now, maybe I’m right or the other way around.

Neither am I philosopher nor a spiritual adviser.

I write, stick with it and that’s it.

The important thing is you have realized something, even if it means change or not.

Even if it tells you to move on but not letting go.

Even if you are still face with questions or just letting it pass.

Do I really have a say on this? Yes! and it is to simply realize,

It’s easier right? Though it’s normal to have or’s, if’s and but’s,

Sometimes it’s not the only reason that makes things

right.

MISTAKEN EROTOMANIC LOVE By: Claire H. Villanueva

I used to love him for almost a yearNear to obsession I almost confirm

I stared at him hoping he would feelHow I’m in love with him, more than everything

My girlfriends used to tease me again and againSaying “I’m just daydreaming he would love me again”

Even fool I was, I still do believeHe’s in love with me and I’m in love with him.

I’ve been blinded with my love for himAlmost forget myself and shyness withinFool I’m expecting he would love me back

Yet, nature’s sign and clue can’t prove it back

I decided to end my obsession for himAnd start my day without thinking of himYears have been passed I didn’t realize

Finally, I locked my heart and be buried alive

It’s me again alone and unsureShout out in the ocean, I don’t love him I’m sure

Another voice had whispered from the backSaying “I love you, please love me back

Numbness I felt when I saw him cryin’But angry replaced, for me his lying

It’s too late for him to bring back the timeWhere I use to imagine I love him every time

Dullness I see as he walks with tearsI’m broken into pieces, my heart is pierced

I’ll let him go, but I don’t feel sorry for thatHe loves me now but I love him not.

A Nurse’s Hope!!!By: Pedamato, Jay ann A.

To care and cure is a nurse goal

Love and compassion for us all.

To assess a patient from head to toe,

Or a system by system assessment to get a cue;

Whether it’s a potential diagnosis or an actual one,

A nurse is there from the beginning

‘til the sickness is gone;

Safety and security is what a nurse wants,

Whenever your life is place in their hands;

God’s guidance is what they seek,

Prayers are offered for the sick;

May the almighty God works through them,

In order to give an intervention without damage and harm…

SOUNDS OF MY HEART

By: Goyena John

I sometimes close my eyes

And listened to the sounds of my heart

Rapidly, it beats so fast

As I think of you.

The tickling sound of the clock resembled

To the sound of my lubb dubb tachycardic heart,

The lubb sound silently screams for love

The dubb sound shout as my heart shut.

Mixed with the sounds as it echoes

That puzzled to the chamber of my gazed mitral valve

My heart refuses to comply,

As I fear and tense with nervousness.

And screamed loudly with a silent cry,

And wondered why there’s love of heart that grows

And love of heart that grows cold.

Again I think of him

And solemnly listen to the sounds my heart as it rise

And start to search for the sound of an unquestionable answer

Of my love-hurt-heart who loved a hearted-heart.

Confession-Commitment

By: Goyena John

The past days

Felt dull

Was thinking of what had happened?

And how could I fix this in any way

I said something bad to the love of my life

I sounded like I doubted you

I admit it was wrong and harsh

And am VERRY SORRY for what I said

Even if it sounded like I did doubt you

I wish you knew that I never did

And never will doubt you

They say you never know what you have

Until you’ve lost it

In some cases it’s true

But in our relation I always knew what I had

But for these past days I even feel it more what I have in you

The past days have been the worst of my life

It feels like am losing the most important person in my life

It feels like the food is tasteless

The flowers around me with no colors

The world just seems sadder without you

It may sound absurd what I am going to say

You may even doubt me

I liked since the first time I saw you

I loved you since more than 6 months ago

I’ll love you for the rest of my life

I never doubted you and never will

These days I only have one wish

And I wish it would become true

I wish that you and I will find the way to each other again

I wish we could let our relation flourish and grow into something big

Something so big that we’ll be together for the rest of our lives

It may sound like a lot

But my heart keeps on telling me that you’re he one

The love of my life

The person that I want to spend the rest of my life with

The person that I want to make me happy

I’m writing this from the bottom of my hypothalamus

I hope you’ll believe me

Again I’m very sorry for what I have said

I LOVE YOU more than you could imagine

I LOVE YOU unconditionally forever.