De Siera(Road to the Stars)

DOCUMENTING A DREAM

Stars may also symbolize our aspirations, our hopes, our dreams. They serve as reminders that although things may appear to be out of our grasp, through diligence and faith, we can go beyond our limitations.

In fact, many ancient civilizations believed that when a great or very influential person died, they ascended to the heavens and became a star in the sky – always there to watch over and guide those below.

Stars. Stars are massive,

luminous spheres of plasma held together by gravity. For centuries, the symbol of the star has been used to reference divinity, intuition, hope, and guidance. Stars offer the unique ability to guide us through the night.

The first day of October 2012 marked the beginning of our journey. It was on that day when, hand-in-hand, we have tried to put together a dream. It was on that day when we took a step and began to tread our very own road to the stars… bravely and without hesitation.

OUR JOURNEY

Now, join us as we retrace the steps of our journey to the stars. Stay with us as snapshots and photographs remind us of that dream – that vision that may one day push us to go beyond our limits.

PHYSICAL SETUP

The pathway to one’s dreams may be filled with difficulties and adversities to test one’s strength, in the same way that the road to the stars can be rough, challenging, and uncertain.

Here’s how our road to the stars looked like…

OUR SUSTENANCE

The hunger for knowledge has to be satisfied; the shaping of skills be cultivated; and the determination to succeed be nurtured.

Along with our inner strength, patience, and passion, here’s how we have sustained ourselves in our journey to our dreams.

Generally, the seminar aims to further the understanding and

comprehension of the participants to the theories, standards, and concepts in Nursing Education Administration through the presentation and critique of a Nursing Dream School.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Specifically, the participants will be able to:1. Identify and outline the structure of an ideal nursing school;2. Assess the construction and content of the different key areas;3. Evaluate the potential strengths and limitations of the dream schools presented;4. Apply the concepts of nursing education administration in the conceptualization and evaluation of nursing schools;5. Improve their skills in decision-making and problem-solving;6. Exercise their skills in time management and organization;7. Appreciate the importance of accreditation in education and nursing schools;8. Understand the significance of the managerial process in nursing education administration;9. Develop a positive outlook towards nursing education; and10. Realize the role of quality nursing education in the excellence of the nursing profession.

OUR PROGRAMME

REGISTRATION

The attendance sheets, nametags, pens, and kits for facilitators and/or participants were neatly laid out on our registration table.

Kit = Your Seminar Essentials

Included in the kit are the following: a pen, a copy of the programme, seminar evaluation form, a sheet of paper for taking down notes, and a small strip of paper for questions.

OUR SEMINAR KIT

Evaluation FormProgramme

Twenty-two professionals with ambition...

Twenty-two men and women reaching for their dreams…

OUR COMMITTEES

DOCUMENTATION• Juanih J. Calipes• Ammi A. Hofilena• Mary Rose L. Jumayao• Joan Christine A. Malaca• Robee Faith T. Parreno

FOOD, WAYS AND MEANS• Darwin L. Benedicto• Novy Marie B. Doromal• Anmi M. Flores• Merycar T. Masicampo• Charity S. Monoso• Marizza Jean C. Salinas

VENUE AND PHYSICAL SET-UP• Ana Mae M. Alejandria• Wilmar Aniversario, Jr.• Junah Marie S. Rubinos• John Maynard R. Sardina• Athena Marie S. Serofia• Clint Bryan P. Suarnaba

PROGRAM• Florida B. Casquejo• Charmane Y. Garino• John Vincent P. Jaruda• Felix P. Payas• Ma. Elaine Carla A. Tating

MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Mr. Clint Bryan Suarnaba and Ms. Joan Christine Malaca

INVOCATION

Great God in heaven,

We thank You for this wonderful day You have given us.Thank You for the gift of life and for salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank You for allowing us to take part in this activity, where we come into the culmination of our Nursing Education Administration class. Guide us through our dream school presentation, and give us the wisdom, eloquence, and presence of mind we need to deliver our respective "dream" institutions. Give us a humble heart, and an open mind to accept corrections. For we know that we have much to learn, and that this activity is only a step into becoming the future nursing educators and administrators that we are called to be. Thank You for the presence of each and everyone here today, who have made this dream school presentation possible - our panelists, our adviser, our classmates, and even fellow nurses who have come to show their support and interest in our activity.May You bestow upon us Your blessing and grace for the success of this activity, as Thou hast given us victory and proved Yourself faithful in every day of our lives.

For in Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Ms. Ammi Hofilena

INTRODUCTION

Ms. Junah Marie Rubinos

Good morning! Dreamers by the day are different from dreamers of the night. Dreamers of the night have their dreams remain as dreams. But dreamers of the day have an open eyes to create their path and achieve their dreams. And this class are dreamers by the day who have strong desires to reach for the stars. Thank you.

OPENING REMARKS

Ms. Marizza Jean Salinas

Good day and welcome to “De Siera (Road to the Stars): A Nursing Dream School Presentation”. First and foremost I would like to thank everyone present here today who had taken their time and effort to be with us. To our panelist, Mr. Perry Paul Espinosa and Mrs. Caroline Yoro for coming. To our colleagues and class adviser Mrs. Ma. Ruby Fullon for the unwavering support. Thank you. With the knowledge bestowed to us through this activity, I hope that it would benefit everyone as future nurse educators, administrators and in the nursing arena. May this event be of great help to those who envisioned and aspired for their own dream school. This is a dream as well as a desire that would someday materialize. Before I end may speech I would like to leave this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Dream and dream big. So seat back and enjoy. Once again, thank you.

We have invited marvellous men and women to give us their comments and feedback with regards to our nursing dream school.

They were introduced by Mrs. Anmi Flores.

INTRODUCTION OF THE PANELISTS

GROUP 1

Harriet Tubman said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember that you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

A band of dreamers: Zenith International School of Nursing

Members:• Alejandria, Ana Mae• Aniversario, Wilmar Jr.• Calipes, Juanih• Hofilena, Ammi• Jumayao, Mary Rose• Malaca, Joan Christine• Parreno, Robee Faith• Rubinos, Junah Marie• Sardina, John Maynard• Serofia, Athena Marie• Suarnaba, Clint Bryan

Group number one represented the ZENITH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NURSING.

According to them, Zenith is a premiere higher education institution that’s committed to excellence and is always at the pursuit of knowledge. With the core values of love

for humanity, servant leadership, compassionate service, social responsibility, and excellence as the institution’s pillars, Zenith International School of Nursing is a place where students can achieve their full potentials.

THE WORKINGS OF A DREAM

GROUP 2

T.E. Lawrence said, “All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.”

The dreamers of the day: St. Thaddeus University

Group number two represented the ST. THADDEUS UNIVERSITY.

Members:• Benedicto, Darwin• Casquejo, Florida• Doromal, Novy Marie• Flores, Anmi• Garino, Charmane• Jaruda, John Vincent• Masicampo, Merycar• Monoso, Charity• Payas, Felix• Salinas, Marizza Jean• Tating, Ma. Elaine Carla

According to them, St. Thaddeus University is a non-profit, Christian, private school founded by one of the most influential entrepreneur in the world. The university’s noble and humble purpose is to provide a

well-balanced Christ centered environment, non-discriminatory and sensitive to the differing needs, beliefs, and principles of its students. The institution believes that people are not perfect and are indeed unique. However, these imperfections make up the most of humanity.

THEY WHO DREAM NOT BY NIGHT

INTERMISSION NUMBER

Mr. Clint Bryan Suarnaba, our resident singer, entertained us with a love song before the two groups faced judgment.

“But if you ever find yourselfTired of all the games you playWhen the world seems so unfairYou can count on me to stayJust take sometime to lend an earTo this ordinary song…”

CRITIQUE

The panelists gave their comments about the two dream schools and, with their knowledge and experience, provided recommendations for improvement.

The two groups were asked to sit upfront to receive feedbacks about their outputs, and possibly to defend their dream schools – Zenith International School of Nursing and St. Thaddeus University.

AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES

Before the program ended, the panelists were awarded certificates of appreciation for sharing their valuable time and expertise with the graduate school students.

CLOSING REMARKS

And to formally conclude the program, our adviser and panelist, Prof. Maria Ruby F. Fullon, delivered her closing remarks.

OUR THANK YOUs

The NEA class and panelists

Now, let us go a bit further back… Let us take a peek at how we prepared ourselves for this arduous road, and find out how it all really began.

PREPARATIONS

LETTERS

LETTERS

LETTERS

LETTERS

CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATES

SEMINAR DAY

Ms. Merycar Masicampo speaking for St. Thaddeus University

Mr. Maynard Sardina on “Today with Shine and Maynard”

The two groups facing judgment

Ms. Mary Rose Jumayaoon “Today with Shine and Maynard”

THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORSo, the dream school presentations were a success. Who knows what marks we received, but one thing is certain and this, we believe, is what matters –

Our HARD work translated into TEAMwork…

and our HARDships translated into FRIENDships.

De Siera: A Nursing Dream School Presentation was a success because it did not end, leaving us, the facilitators, empty-handed.

In fact, the program concluded with us feeling richer and more blessed – richer in knowledge and definitely richer in friends. And these, ladies and gentlemen, are treasures that are worth holding onto.

Yes, this is a documentation of a dream. Just as we have tried to put these pieces together, as a group, we have also tried to piece together a dream.

With our inner strength, our patience, our passion, our learnings, and hopefully with each other, we will put this dream into realization.

After all, our De Siera - our road to the stars -is actually just beginning…

TOWARDS A DREAM COME TRUE

OUR DREAM TEAM

• Ana Mae M. Alejandria• Wilmar Aniversario, Jr.• Darwin L. Benedicto• Juanih J. Calipes• Florida B. Casquejo• Novy Marie B. Doromal• Anmi M. Flores• Charmane Y. Garino• Ammi A. Hofilena• John Vincent P. Jaruda• Mary Rose L. Jumayao

• Joan Christine A. Malaca• Merycar T. Masicampo• Charity S. Monoso• Robee Faith T. Parreno• Felix P. Payas• Junah Marie S. Rubinos• Marizza Jean C. Salinas• John Maynard R. Sardina• Athena Marie S. Serofia• Clint Bryan P. Suarnaba• Ma. Elaine Carla A. Tating