Faculty Development
The faculty members have maintained active
memberships in accredited nursing organizations for their professional growth and development, such as:
Philippine Nurses Association, Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines, Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Maternal and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines, Philippine Nursing Research Society Inc., National league of Philippines Government Nurses Inc., and Association of Diabetes Educator of the Philippines.
Some faculty members even served as an officer in national professional associations:
Dr. Josefina Florendo – Board Member:
Association of Diabetes Educator of the Phil.
Dr. Ma. Belinda Buenafe – Board of Director:
Association of Deans of Phil. Colleges of Nursing Ms. Julie Danofrata – Vice President:
Enterostomal Therapy Nurses Association of the Phil.
Mr. Renanate Dante Tan – Secretary: Phil Nursing Research Society Inc.
Various seminar-workshops were organized and conducted by the Faculty the Development Committee to review, revisit and make further improvement on the important component of the curriculum such as Unang Yakap, Module Writing and TIES.
Valuing the Culture of Life
Institute of Nursing
Community Outreach
• A Comprehensive Approach for Reliable and Effective Perinatal Health (CARE-Mom)
The joint project of Angel C. Palanca Peace Program Foundation, Inc (ACP3) and Far Eastern University- Institute of Nursing aims to nurture a culture of peace and responsibility among the family through provision of a comprehensive approach for reliable and effective perinatal health. The overall objective is to employ a comprehensive and systematic approach in promoting survival, health and well- being of first-time expectant mothers (and their unborn child) through a delivery of essential health care package and getting the family involved in the care of the mother throughout perinatal period.
The project was launched in Sept. 2015 in Barangay Salapan, San Juan Metro Manila. It was participated by ACP3 officials and staff, IN faculty members, Bgy.
representatives and project beneficiaries.
• A research on the impact evaluation of the three community projects of the institute were conducted are as follows:
“Empowering Female inmates through knowledge and skills about reflexology and massage therapy”
“An Evaluation of the Skills Training on Health of the Gawad kalinga Core Group”
• A Community Diagnosis at Gawad Kalinga Project, Bgy San Antonio, SFDM, QC was
conducted on Oct.20 – 22, 2015 as a baseline data for the 2nd phase implementation of the Skills Training Program for the GK core group.
Research
• Research Capability Building on Public Health This project is a research capability building initiative of FEU to provide support to 16 faculty members from the Institute of nursing. The focus of the training is on Public Health Research which is within the scope of the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA). Under this program 7 faculty research studies are being conducted are as follows:
1. Mapping and capacity assessment of hospital- based elderly services in Quezon City
2. Analysis of the Utilization of eHealth Records in Quezon City Health Center towards Improvement of Quality Health Care
3. An Evaluation of Health Care Services provided for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Selected Cities in Metro Manila 4. Effectiveness of BEmONC and CmONC among
High Risk Mothers in District III in manila 5. An Analysis of Patient Demand Factors of
paternal Health Services as Determinants of Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality Rate 6. Utilization and Satisfaction in Health Care
Services in the Context of primary health care
7. An Analysis of BLS Capability of Layman Persons and Health Workers in Selected Community in Metro Manila in Response to Emergency Incidence
• Three faculty members namely: Joycelyn Filoteo, Ester Dela Cruz and Rebecca Guariño were involved in a DOH HSRM funded project entitled
“Reconfiguring Primary Health Care within the Context of Kalusugan Pangkahalatan/Universal Health Care”. This is an eight (8) month long project whose primary objective is to develop Primary Heath Care models that will meet the health need of the Filipino people within the context of Universal Health Care.
• Two faculty research studies were published in the Philippine Journal of Nursing, namely:
1. “The Crossroad of Life: Understanding the Coping Strategies of Neglected Filipino Elderly” Dr. Anabella Javier and Irene Latosa
2. “Diabetes Camp Experience of Adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes” – Dr. Josefina Florendo
• The 5th Deans Cup Research Colloquium was held on March 2, 2016 with the theme “Valuing the Culture of Life through Research” where nine (9) undergrad research studies, seven (7) graduate and four (4) faculty research papers were presented. In line with this, the third copy of the Institute of Nursing compendium of research abstracts was also printed.
Student Achievement
The Institute continues to create opportunities for the holistic development of its student in and outside the classroom.
• The continued success of students is
demonstrated through receipt of awards in local conference as oral presenters.
“The Lived Experiences of Brest Cancer
Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Phenomenological DescriptiveStudy
Best Podium Presentation Student Category during the 8th National Research Conference Philippine Nursing Research Society Inc.
• Minette V. Macalintal was FEU’s delegate to the 18th Ayala Young Leaders Congress held on Feb. 9 to 12, 2016.
The success of our graduates with respect to the Nurse Licensure Examination is noteworthy. For May and November 2015, pass rates of 94.6% and 87% respectively for first takers surpassed the national average. Mr. Aaron Vinluan landed on the 9th slot of the May NLE.
Linkages
• Alumni
The year 2015 can be best described as celebrating the 60- year heritage of excellence in nursing education. The thoughtful and careful planning for the celebration of the Institute’s 60th Anniversary with the theme “FEU IN @ 60 Valuing the Culture of Life” resulted in a series of highly successful events. These events provided opportunities to re-unite with and honor our alumni and to advance our development goals. These series of events highlighted the 60th Founding Anniversary held on January 18-21, 2016.
• Barrio Fiesta at FEU Quandrangle
• Presentation and Signing of the Deed of Donation of Dr. Lydia Palaypay Endowment Grant
• Colloquium: “Valuing the Culture of Life:
Challenges and Perspective” at FEU Mini Auditorium
• Balik Turo: “Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter” by Ms. Cristina Gatmaitan, held at FEUNRMF
“Promoting Quality and Safety Patient Care through Evidenced-Based Practice”
by Emma Cuenca, DNP, CCRN-CSC held at JRRMH
• Grand Alumni Homecoming Gala and Recognition Night at Hotel Sofitel
• Day Tours (Villa Escudero, Kamay ni Hesus,
• Ms. Liz McNeill, Flinders University School of Nursing Simulation Coordinator visited our VINES Laboratory on Dec. 11, 2015 and gave a lecture/presentation on virtual simulation to our students.
• In September 2015, Dean Buenafe together with FEU delegates visited La Trobe University and Deakin University for possible academic collaboration.
Future Direction
The IN strategic plan is consistent with and is supportive of the University’s strategic plan, Aspiration 2020. In 2016, it is sharpening its focus on the areas of regulatory excellence, matched excellence, and adaptive excellence. As an effort to substantiates the excellence, the following initiatives are targeted:
• Expand collaborative research partnership
• Double publications and presentations
• Generate external funding
• Foster a culture of personal/professional growth
• Optimize academic excellence
• Provide faculty support to foster excellence
• Manage resources to build sustainable capacity
• Ensure technology supports