๐๐ข๐ฟ๐ฆ๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐-๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ณ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐
93 students in the nursing program of the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) marked the halfway point of their journey with a tradition-rich Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony held at Honey’s Hotel in Matiao, City of Mati, Davao Oriental, today, February 7, 2024.
The ceremony was graced with the presence of DOrSU President Dr. Roy G. Ponce, along with Vice Presidents Dr. Cheryll L. Bautista and Dr. Roy M. Padilla, FNAHS Dean Dr. Michelle Suzzane L. Tabotabo, Graduate School Coordinator Dr. Gemma M. Valdez, and other esteemed guests.
In his address, President Ponce emphasized the privilege of being part of the Nursing program, highlighting the university’s unique offering in the Davao region. He underscored the primary goal of serving the country, families, relatives, and oneself, emphasizing that this goal is not just an outcome but a result of a rigorous process and alignment of identity with the nursing profession.
Dr. Ponce commended the students for their dedication and hard work, reminding them that success in their studies will naturally follow if they embody the characteristics of a nurse and prioritize human well-being. He expressed gratitude to the parents for their role in molding the students into compassionate healthcare providers.
Additionally, the guest speaker, Ninolito N. Ocon, RN, LPT, urged the newly pinned nurses to recognize the responsibility they now carry and to let their caps and pins serve as constant reminders of their commitment to the well-being of others.
The newly pinned and capped student nurses will be deployed in the university’s partner hospitals: Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center, St. Camillus Hospital, and Davao Regional Medical Center. (DOrSU PIO)
