The year 2012 has been a milestone for the Nursing Service Department not just because of its active participation in the hospital’s PhilHealth Accreditation, but also on its first ever Nurses’ Week Celebration held last October. As the Overall Chairman, it was an honor to organize such a meaningful activity that commemorated the history and the essence of the Nursing Profession.

It was a rough start, considering that it is the first time to hold it in our institution. I myself had difficulty in planning the activities and most of us were thinking where to get funds. Time pressure plus the tight schedule of everybody was a dilemma. Thankfully, with the combined efforts of the Nursing Division Family, everything became possible. After several months of preparations, the contribution and the hard work of each and everyone paid off. It was a delight to see, that once in a while, our nurses receive this kind of recognition, making them realize the nobility and importance of our profession. I hope through this, many will be more inspired to perform better. I am proud to say that our nurses at Capitol Medical Center are not just knowledgeable and skilled in providing excellent patient care, but they are also well rounded individuals with great ideas that, produce astonishing results.

The Quiz Bee proved that our nurses are equipped with up to date knowledge and information. It has been a tight match, indicating that our nurses are equally intelligent. On the other hand, the Skills Competition demonstrated the ability of our dedicated Midwives and Orderlies under time pressure. The highlight of the affair was the Fashion Show on the Evolution of the Nurses’ Uniform.. Everyone, including our guest, Hon. Marco Sto. Tomas, appreciated this portion, commending all our efforts to look back on how Nursing has developed through time. The most awaited part was the announcement of winners to the Mr. & Ms. Nightingale which brought the stage down. The affair made history of the Nursing Division.

On behalf of the whole Nursing Division my sincerest gratitude goes to all our sponsors, the members of the MANCOM and Dr. Thelma N. Clemente. This event will not be possible without you. I am also grateful to our beloved Chief Nurse, Ms. Ingrid S. Yap, RN, for entrusting me with all the preparations for this big event. Her support and trust has given me the confidence in performing better. And lastly, my warmest thanks to all the nurses, midwives and orderlies who became part of this activity. I am sure everybody is looking forward to the next Nurses’ Week Celebration. (Ms. Ludivina M. Evangelista, RN, Over-all Chairman)