Philippine National Nursing Research

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Today is the onset of the programs and activities prepared for, in celebration of the 2nd Philippine National Nursing Research Conference that University of Mindanao has actively supported. The November 12-13, 2009 2nd Annual Research Conference is conducted at Marco Hotel, Alwana Business Park Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. The event is organized by Philippine Association Institutions for Research, Philippine Nursing Association (Misamis Oriental Chapter) and the growing Philippine National Nursing Research Society. This year's celebration has a theme: “Developing Best Practices for the Nursing Profession through Research”.

Members of the PNNRS.

The 1st National Conference was held in General Santos City, wherein several institutions interestingly supported. In same manner, the 2nd Research Conference is full packed with several enriching activities like Plenary Sessions, Forum, Workshops, Concurrent Sessions Meetings by region & chapters, Research presentations and the most exciting is the island hoping!

Invited guests include: Dr. Cindy Leigh, a Professor from Australia Catholic University; Dr. Zenaida Gersana, the OIC Director, CHED Region X; Dr. Carmencita Abaquin, Chair, Board of Nursing; Dr. Carmelita Divinagracia, President of ADPCN; Dr. Josefina Tuazon, the Dean of UP College of Nursing; Dr. Amelia Rosales, member of the Board of Nursing; Dr. Bernarda C. Lleno, RN, PhD, Health Supervisor, CHED Region 10; Dr. Genaro V. Japos, RPO Director, Liceo de Cagayan University; and many others.

University of Mindanao College of Nursing has sent two of their Faculty members: Mr. Dennis C. Padernilla, RN, MN and MR. Rexie G. Bagnol, RN, RM, MAN and both are research presenters of the above-mentioned affair.

Bagnol, Padernilla & Espra

BAGNOL, PADERNILLA AND ESPRA JOINING
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCES

The spirit of faculty development is evident itself throughout the life and works in University of Mindanao College of Nursing. Over the years the college has strongly supported their faculty development practices along with many other established activities and programs, that have been coordinated through their partner organizations and sponsors.

Today, November 12, 2009; three (3) of the competent faculty members of the College participates in the national convention. MS. Aileen S. Espra, M. Sci., joins the National Conference hosted by The Philippine Society for the Study of Nature. Meanwhile, MR. Rexie G. Bagnol, RN, RM, MAN and MR. Dennis C. Padernilla RN, MN, are present in the said national event sponsored by the Philippine National Nursing Research Society; whereby both of them will be presenting their corresponding researches on November 13, 2009.

The Nursing department encourages all of their faculty and students to the wide range of opportunities, and then provides them assistance in order for them to take full advantage of these opportunities. After all, development programs can help create an environment conducive to the growth, revitalization and renewal of the teaching and learning process, able for faculty and students to expand their horizons personally and professionally.