AULD LANG SYNE

"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːld lɑŋˈsəin]: note "s" rather than "z")[1] is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788[2] and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many English-speaking (and other) countries and is often sung to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight.

The song's Scots title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago",[3] "days gone by" or "old times". Consequently "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the first line of the chorus, is loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times".

The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns.[4] Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time..." in his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne

THE CESDEV COUNTDOWN TO 2011

2010 BLOGGER STATS FOR UC NURSING CESDEV BLOGSITE

The coolest thing about the Blogger Stats is that it monitors and analyzes visitor traffic to UC Nursing CESDEV blogsite in near-real-time. It recognizes which posts are getting the most visits and which sites are sending traffic to the blog. Of course, traffic data across longer time periods (day/week/month) and all-time historical data are available as well.

There's also a lot more data that's being tracked, such as popular search keywords that send visitors to the blog, which country the blog visitors come from, and which web browsers they are using and other interesting information about the blog viewers.

The posts below are the statistical information for UC Nursing CESDEV blogsite for the year 2010.

CESDEV BLOG HAS AN INTERNATIONAL FOLLOWING

UC Nursing CESDEV is immensely elated to discover that the official blogsite of the Community Extension Services and Development of the College of Nursing of UC Banilad been viewed by internet citizens from other countries.

Aside from the viewers from the Philippines which posted the highest number of views with a total of 8,017 views for the year 2010, the site was also visited by people from the United States of America having recorded 2,710 views.

Moreover, netizens from United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Russia, Australia, Netherlands, and India also viewed our blogsite.

This statistical report manifests the achievement of one of the objectives of putting up this site which is to provide an avenue for people around the world to see what University of Cebu students nurses are doing in terms of community development.

Furthermmore, it also showcases the inherent desire and selflessness of the Filipinos as displayed by the CESDEV Nursing volunteers and the student nurses in their eagerness to help and be of service to those who need it.

CESDEV BLOG PAGEVIEWS

WEEKLY VIEW

MONTHLY VIEW


YEAR 2010 PAGEVIEWS

Based on the statistics provided by blogger.com, UC Nursing CESDEV Blogsite received the most number of views in October 2010 with a total hits of 2,790. This month posted even a higher pageview compared to the peak months of December as indicated in last year's performance.

To all who visited the site, keep it coming. Your pageviews are really counted. Since the creation of this site in 2007, a total of 16,400 plus views have been recorded.

TECHNICAL STATISTICS

On the technical aspect of the blog viewers, the report indicated that most of the viewers use Mozilla Firefox internet browsers closely followed by Internet Explorer browsers. Hitting the third spot are Google Chrome users.

The report also showed that most of the viewers of UC Nursing CESDEV Blogsite use Windows Operating system leading the pack only to be followed by Macintosh users. It also suggests that there were viewers who use mobile internet in viewing the site as indicated by the iPhone, Nokia, and Blackberry Operating Systems.

MOST NUMBER OF POSTS

Since the creation of this blog in June 11, 2007, a number of posts have been recorded but this year posted the highest number of blog posts numbering to seven hundred seventeen (717).

During its first year, UC Nursing CESDEV blogsite posted a total of 130 posts. However, in 2008, a mere 94 posts were created. In 2009, a total of 478 blog posts were published but these were all toppled by this year's record of 717 blog posts.

Hoping for more posts to come in the coming years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN!

WE ARE MADE FOR SERVICE

We are made for service
to care for all men
We are made for love
both time and again
A love that will live
through sorrow and pain
A love that will
never die with strain.

God sent His son
to show us the way
One who shared His love
every minute of the day
One who gave His life
that we might live
And His Spirit to help us
through the years.

Life can be so lonely
when nobody cares
Life can be so empty
when nobody shares
But if man gives himself
to help other men
The happiness of Christ
will live within.

BEFORE WE TOOK THE HOLIDAY BREAK ...

All first year student nurses of UC Banilad had to plant malunggay seeds in a mini-nursery or seedling bank at the Parking Lot in Sitio Baca hoping that by the time we all come back after the holiday break, the seeds would have already germinated. This activity is in relation to the Third Wave of Malunggay Planting in our adopted community, Barangay Kalunasan.

To our blog followers, you may recall that we launched this activity last January 2009 where student nurses planted malunggay cuttings along the side of the road. The launching was the First Wave of the program.

This program had its Second Wave when CESDEV NUrsing coordinated with Kalunasan Elementary School to plant malunggay within the premises of the school participated by their pupils.

The Third Wave will involve house-to-house distribution of malunggay seedlings as well as information dissemination about the value of malunggay. This activity is targeted for the first quarter of 2011.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TINA!

IN GOD'S WAY

God's greatest expression of love
is Emmanuel (Jn3:16).
But God exhorts us to be blessings
to our brethren as well (1Jn3:16).
His model is Jesus who comes
NOT TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE.
Therefore as followers of Jesus
(Christ-ians we are)
we have to live and act
according to His will
and everyday be able to say,
"I DO IT GOD'S WAY..
NO LONGER MY WAY."

- Bon Sto Tomas

ESTORYAHEEE :)

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION PAGE OF BON STO TOMAS

During the conduct of the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examinations last December 19 and 20, 2010, varying concerns were raised by the examinees such as the lack of material time during the Nursing Practice 1, conflicting instructions given by the proctors, and others.

Through the Facebook Fanpage of Board of Nursing Member Marco Antonio Sto Tomas, you can raise your various concerns by posting your comments, suggestions, and observations through the Discussion Page.

Just search BoN Marco Antonio C. Sto Tomas Fan Page in the Facebook search box and "Like" his page. You will automatically gain access to his Discussion Page and point out your concerns there.

MORE MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD EXAMINEES

THE FINEST OF ARTS

Nursing is an art:
and if it is to be made an art,
It requires an exclusive devotion
as hard a preparation,
as any painter's or sculptor's work;
for what is the having to do with
dead canvas or dead marble,
compared with having to do
the temple of God's spirit?
It is one of the Fine Arts:
I had almost said,
the finest of Fine Arts.

FROM PAM ...

FEW INCIDENTS OF FIRE CRACKER INCIDENTS NOTED

Fewer firecracker-related injuries were recorded in Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas during the Christmas celebration, the Department of Health in the region reported.

There were 12 cases of firecracker injuries reported by the hospitals in Metro Cebu, which include those in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue, said DoH 7 regional director Susana Madarieta on Saturday.

Last 2009, 18 persons were injured by firecracker and pyrotechnic blasts during the Christmas celebration alone.

Madarieta said there were also no reported cases of stray bullet incidents for the Christmas Eve revelries in the Central Visayas provinces of Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, and Siquijor. Madarieta said she hoped the trend would continue up to the New Year celebration.

She attributed the decreasing trend to three factors. First, the strict regulation of the different local government units in selling firecrackers. In Cebu City, for example, the sale of firecrackers is only allowed along the strip facing the sea inside the South Road Properties (SRP), a reclamation property owned by the city government.

The other factor could be the DoH’s Oplan Iwas Paputok which was largely attributed for the people’s high awareness regarding the negative effects of using firecrackers. Third, she said, the people might have opted to spend their money for food and other important things.

http://business.inquirer.net/money/features/view/20101224-310834/Holiday-lessons-from-oldest-living-people

SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS IN AYALA

Making the most of my Christmas break, we roamed all over metropolis and went to another must go place this Christmas season which is the Christmas Symphony Of Lights At Ayala Triangle Gardens.

Known as the Makati Market, a distinct spot of green in the middle of the busy streets of Makati, the triangle is bordered by Ayala, Paseo and Makati Avenues. Here, often seen in the morning are joggers with their ipods enjoying the fresh air the morning has to offer. It was unveiled last year and since then the park has been the chill out place of most Makati workers.

This year’s main attraction is the symphony of christmas lights where clean and marvelous fun unfolded as we watched the lights dance in a well coordinated and choreographed sequence to the beat of the music. Watch the video above and enjoy!

PERSONAL NOTE FROM OUR FAMILY

This Christmas season,
May you be blessed
With the spirit of the season,
which is peace,
The gladness of the season,
which is hope,
And the heart of the season,
which is love.

TAKE TIME TO PRAY

I got up early one morning
and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish,
I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me
and grew heavier with each task;
Why doesn't God help me, I wondered;
He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty,
but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me -
He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence;
I used all my keys at the lock;
God gently and lovingly chided,
"My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning
and paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish that
I had to take time to pray.

WARM GREETINGS!

This year, a lot were achieved because of your continued support.

I would like to personally extend my deepest gratitude to all UC Nursing CESDEV Volunteers for always being ready to render service and help to those who are in need.

The same appreciation goes to all student nurses for being service-oriented. May you continue to serve the people in the community.

May this Christmas season and the coming new year bring more joy to our lives so we can share more to those who have less. God bless us all and more power!

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Arabic

"Milad Majid"

Chinese [Mandarin]

"Sheng Dankuai Le"

Chinese [Cantonese]

"Sing Daan Faai Lok"

Dutch

"Vrolijk Kerstfeest"

Filipino

"Maligayang Pasko"

French

"Joyeux Noël"

German

"Froehliche Weihnachten"

Greek

"Kala Christouyenna"

Italian

"Buon Natale"

Japanese

"Meri Kurisumasu"

Korean

"Sung Tan Jul Chuk Ha"

Spanish

"Feliz Navidad"

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

MISA DE GALLO

Misa de Gallo is the Spanish phrase for Midnight mass, more literally translated as "Rooster's Mass".

It is said that the "Rooster's Mass" owes its name to the idea that a rooster would have been among the first to witness the birth of Jesus, and thus be the one to announce it.

In most Spanish speaking countries, La Misa del Gallo entails a typical midnight mass, starting at around 12:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve. To see "La Misa Del Gallo" clearly go to Montserrat, high in the mountain near Barcelona.

In the Philippines, the prayer is done early morning on Christmas Eve, and it is the last day of a nine-day ritual known as Simbang Gabi. Completing the nine days culminating with the Misa de Gallo is equal to a wish come true, and many Filipinos believe this centuries-old promise to this day.

One of the customs related to the Philippine Misa de Gallo is the selling of traditional Philippine food, such as puto bumbong (a purple colored rice pastry, seasoned with grated--coconut and brown sugar), tsokolate (a hot chocolate drink), bibingka (flour and egg cakes cooked on top and under), and salabat, or ginger tea, which are sold by vendors to the faithful outside churches.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misa_de_Gallo

FROM THE GIRLS ...

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

"Develop an attitude of GRATITUDE,
and give thanks for everything
that happens to you,
knowing that
EVERY STEP FORWARD
is a step toward achieving
something BIGGER and BETTER
than your current situation."

(B. Tracy)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NOEL!

From Wikipedia :), these are the famous personalities who were born on this day, December 23 ...

# 1981 – Beth, Spanish singer
# 1981 – Yuriorkis Gamboa, Cuban boxer
# 1981 – Maritza Correia, American swimmer
# 1982 – Brad Nelson, American baseball player
# 1983 – Michael Chopra, English footballer
# 1983 – Hanley Ramírez, Dominican baseball player
# 1983 – Carlos Jimenez, Spanish ice hockey player
# 1984 – Sebastian Werle, German rugby player
# 1984 – Joseph Stacey, British actor
# 1985 – Harry Judd, British drummer (McFly)
# 1985 – Luke O'Loughlin, Australian actor
# 1986 – TJ Oshie, American ice hockey player
# 1987 – Tommaso Bellazzini, Italian footballer
# 1987 – Owen Franks, New Zealand All Black rugby player
# 1988 – Eri Kamei, Japanese singer
# 1989 - Joselito Noel Cabahug,
CESDEV Nursing Volunteer, future RN

NOEL AFTER THE PNLE

Postscript: Noel is an active netizen (internet citizen). Aside from his social networks (Facebook and Twitter), he also maintains a Wordpress blogsite. Please feel free to drop by his blogsite through this link: http://noelsterz.wordpress.com/

THE FIRST NOEL

NOEL

Noel (or noël, sometimes written as nowell in English) is an alternate word for Christmas. The word comes from the French word Noël meaning "Christmas" which derives from the Old French word noël, a variant of nael. The Latin origin is the word natalis ("birth").

According to the 18th century Irish linguist and historian Charles Vallencey, a more ancient common origin appears in the Hebrew word nolah (Hebrew letters nuwn waw lamed he), meaning "to bring forth young." Subsequently, the Irish named December Mi Nolagh[citation needed], meaning "the month of the newborn." The Irish word for Christmas day was simply Nolagh.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel

DON JADE AFTER THE PNLE

DO MORE ...

"Do more than belong:
PARTICIPATE.
Do more than care:
HELP.
Do more than believe:
PRACTICE.
Do more than be fair:
BE KIND.
Do more than dream:
WORK."

(W. A. Ward)

SILENT NIGHT

HOLIDAYS FOR DECEMBER 2010

Two long weekends await the public this Christmas season as President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Saturday that he would adhere to the “holiday economics” law of the previous administration, which declared December 24 and 31 as special non-working holidays.

The President said that former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Proclamation 1841 declared 10 regular holidays, four special non-working holidays, and a special holiday for 2010.

“Nakalagay na po ‘yan doon sa batas na ipinairal, eh. So andoon na rin ‘yung detalye, pero palagay ko kasama ‘yon (Dec. 24 and 31). Hindi ko lang alam kung hanggang saan (It’s in the law which is in effect. I just don’t know the exact details but I think those dates are included),” Aquino said in a chance interview after attending the Nationwide Barangay Assembly in Barangay Central Plaza this city on Sunday.

Proclamation 1841 stated that regular holidays for December 2010 include New Year’s Day (January 1), Christmas Day (December 25, Saturday), and Rizal Day (December 27, Monday nearest December 30).

The same proclamation included December 24 (Christmas eve) and December 31, the last day of the year, as special non-working days for December 2010.

Under Republic Act 9492 or the so-called holiday economics law holidays, except those that are religious in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order, or proclamation.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/292279/december-24-31-special-nonworking-holidays

THE CHRISTMAS SONG

LAY YOUR WORRIES DOWN

‎"Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to their weight; and if they do not come, your worry is useless; and in either case it is weak and in vain, and a distrust of GOD'S PROVIDENCE. Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its JOY."

(Blair; Buscaglia)

WE SHOUT AHOO! AHOO!

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
as a form of hurrah, or acclamation,
expressing joy enthusiasm, and applause

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to promote good spirits and cheerfulness

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to cause to rejoice; to gladden;
and to make cheerful;

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to infuse life, courage,
animation, and hope;

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to salute or applaud with cheers;

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to become gladsome or joyous

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
as a cry or shout of approval

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
to show approval and good wishes

Shout "Ahoo! Ahoo!"
give encouragement.

To all UC College of Nursing graduates who had
their one month In-House Intensive Review sessions,
WELCOME BACK TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
and let's continue to shout
"AHOO! AHOO!"

HOMECOURT FOR THE PNLE

Cebu posted the highest number of applicants for the December 2010 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination. Based on the statistical data released by the Application Division of the Professional Regulations Commission, Cebu has a total of 8,033 applicants or examinees.

This population necessitates that ample number of rooms will be readied for this purpose. The Professional Regulations Commission has identified University of Cebu - Banilad Campus, University of Cebu - Main Campus, University of Cebu - Lapulapu Mandaue Campus, University of Cebu - METC, and Southwestern University as the venues for the examination.

University of Cebu - Banilad College of Nursing graduates who were to take the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination in UC Banilad were relaxed and at ease for they feel that they were just "back home".

Such comfort, ease, and relaxed feeling proved to be very helpful - a homecourt advantage to our graduates. :)

CHEERING FOR UC NURSING GRADS

A WINNER NEVER QUITS

‎"No man ever reached
the level of EXCELLENCE
in any one art or profession
without having passed through
the slow and painful process
of STUDY and PREPARATION.

A quitter never wins and
a WINNER NEVER QUITS."

(Horace; Napoleon Hill)

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

SPECIAL PRAYER

Father of light and love..
omnipotent and omnipresent God.
Thank You.

This Dec.19-20 NLE concluded
with abiding faith, hope,
and love in all of us.

I pray most especially
for the 9 nursing examinees
who met a tragic death.
May they join You and
Your angels in paradise.

Please cover us with
Your mantle of protection..
keep us and our love ones safe
from the retaliation of the enemy.

This we pray in Jesus Name.
Amen+

from the FB Fanpage of BON Sto Tomas

THE FIRE THAT BURNED THE DREAMS OF NURSING HOPEFULS

Fifteen people, including nine nursing school graduates who were hours away from taking the two-day licensure examinations, were confirmed killed when fire hit a budget hotel and a semi-commercial building in Tuguegarao City early Sunday morning.

Senior Superintendent Mao Aplasca, Cagayan Police Provincial Office (PPO) director, said the fire broke out at 1 a.m., initially trapping most of the victims in the two buildings at the corner of Luna and Mabini Streets in downtown Tuguegarao City.

The fire reportedly started at a residential-commercial building and then jumped to the five-story Bed and Breakfast Pension House where the nursing school graduates were staying in preparation for the nursing board exam which started Sunday.

Superintendent Pedro Martirez, chief of the Tuguegarao City Police, said the bodies of the nine male nursing school graduates from the University of La Sallete in Isabela City were retrieved along with six others. The charred remains of a couple who owned one of the destroyed buildings and their two grandchildren were also among the fatalities.

Martirez identified six of the fatalities as Norman Fondevilla, Anniedel Fondevilla, Mildred de Leon, Karylle de Leon, Josh de Leon, and a certain Jen, reportedly the househelp.

“All the victims were trapped in the two buildings. They were burned beyond recognition. Most of the victims were already identified through their relatives and companions,” said Martirez.

www.mb.com.ph

TABOR BOYS SINGING THE UC HYMN

As the UC graduate nurses from Tabor Hills were cruising Gov. Cuenco Avenue on their way to the examination venue, they passed by University of Cebu - Banilad Campus.

In chorus, they all sang the UC Hymn and shouted their anxieties away - confident in their hearts and minds that they are in full-gear for the challenge that awaits them.

DAY 1: DECEMBER 2010 PHILIPPINE NURSES LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Photo credits to Jude Mathew dela Cruz UC College of Nursing Facebook Fanpage

PRAYER BEFORE THE EXAMINATION

Heavenly Father,

I praise and thank you

for all the blessings

you have given me.

I pray to YOU,

in Jesus name,

to send me the Holy Spirit

as I take my exams today,

the Nursing Licensure Examination.

Remove from my heart

all anxieties and fears,

Lord, enlighten my mind

and inspire me

so that I may pass the examination.

Continue to help me

and bring success

to the works of my hands.

This I pray through Christ our Lord,

AMEN.

THE EXAMINEES

PRAYER OF BON STO TOMAS FOR THE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

Father in heaven,
You will hear the trumpets sound
and Your Holy Angels rejoice
for these days You have called
for Your chosen ones
to Yourself for service.
Let the NURSING EXAMs be
a humbling experience
which will transform
their hearts & hands into Your
"caring & loving" presence for others
in JESUS name and
by the power of the Holy Spirit
GIVE THEM VICTORY O God.

AMEN.

WHITE CHRISTMAS

THE BASIC CHOICES OF LIFE

Many of life's circumstances

are created by three basic choices:

the DISCIPLINES you choose to keep,

the PEOPLE you choose to be with,

and the LAWS you choose to obey.

LIFE is the sum of all your CHOICES."

(Millhuff; Camus)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOSHUA!

WITH YOU ... ALWAYS

The Community Extension Services and Development (CESDEV) of University of Cebu - Banilad College of Nursing is one with our Graduate Nurses and Volunteers in prayer as they take the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE) tomorrow and on Monday.

During your days as student nurses, you have extended yourself and has helped the community through numerous outreach activities. God saw all your selfless acts of kindness and generosity. God's blessing and guidance will always be with you. Remember,

Whoever brings blessing
will be enriched,

and one who waters
will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25

But you, take courage!

Do not let your hands be weak,

for your work shall be rewarded.”

2 Chronicles 15:7

LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

COUNTDOWN: 01 DAY BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

"You don't have to be great

to start,
but you have to start

to be GREAT.
Whatever you DO,
or DREAM you can, BEGIN it.
Boldness has genius, power,

and magic in it."

(J. Sabah; Goethe)

AS THE DAY NEARS ...

O God of Wisdom, I thank you
for the knowledge gained
and the learning experiences.

I come to you on this day
and ask you to enlighten
my mind and heart.

Let your Holy Spirit
be with me as I prepare for exams,
guiding my studies,
and giving me insight
so that I can perform
to be best of my ability.

Please grant me the strength
to handle the pressure
of these final days coming closer,
the confidence in my knowledge,
and the ability to keep
an appropriate perspective.

Help me to keep in mind
what is truly important,
even as I focus my time and energy
on these exams in next coming days.

Finally, may I sense your peace
in knowing that I applied myself
to the challenges of this day.

I ask this
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PARTY @ MISS VILLEGAS' HOMEY HOME

COUNTDOWN: 02 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"The greatest mistake
you can make in LIFE
is to be continually fearing
you will make one.
It is difficult to say
what is impossible,
for the DREAM of yesterday
is the HOPE of today,
and the REALITY of tomorrow."

(Hubbard; Goddard)

LET IT SNOW

COUNTDOWN: 03 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"Twenty years from now,
you will be more disappointed
by the things you didn't do
than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines,
sail away from the safe harbor,
catch the trade winds

in your sails.
EXPLORE. DREAM.

DISCOVER."

(Mark Twain)

SO SWEET, SO THOUGHTFUL, SO GOLDILOCKS!

SURVIVAL TIPS FOR DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

Here are some of the tips shared by PNLE Topnotchers. We hope these could help. Best regards!

1. Strictly FOLLOW all the rules, instructions or directions like the dress code. It sounds really boring but it maybe one of the reasons why you probably won’t be allowed to take the test.

2. Be CAREFUL in ripping/tearing each answer sheet. Try to fold it before tearing and guide it using your hand (or a ruler if you have one). Use the bottom sheet first because this is usually used for NP1 (and it is easier to tear off).

3. Don’t mix up your ANSWER SHEETS. Although the bar code at the lower left part corresponds to the student, it is better to be sure.

4. Label everything correctly and don’t put any unnecessary marks, etc.

5. As much as you can, DON’T ERASE.

6. LISTEN attentively to what the room watcher says. Also, there’s nothing wrong with asking questions or clarifying for even the tiny details. Don’t hesitate to speak up but only when necessary.

7. Try to EAT normally even if most people don’t have any appetite during stressful situations. Don’t drink too little or too much water and don’t try eating food that might upset your stomach.

8. Use black BALLPEN for all the writing or printing tasks and PENCIL for all the shading.

9. Don't forget to bring your Notice of Admission (NOA).

GOD BLESS YOU ALL! AIM HIGH UC NURSES!

O HOLY NIGHT

SIMBANG GABI STARTS TODAY

SIMBANG GABI is one of the longest and most popular among the Filipino traditions in the country. It is when Catholic churches across the nation start to open their doors shortly before the break of dawn to welcome the faithful to the Simbang Gabi mass.

Simbang Gabi or Mass at Dawn is a nine-day novena to the Blessed Mother. The novena begins December 16 as early as 4 in the morning and culminates with the “Misa de Gallo” on Christmas Eve to welcome the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. In some churches, the panuluyan is reenacted showing the effort of Joseph and Mary to find a suitable birthplace.

Simbang Gabi has become one of the most popular traditions in the country. But it is not just a tradition that is celebrated because we need to do so. It is a significant moment not only because it strengthens relationships among family members but also because it is the time where our faith is intensified. This is the time where we mostly feel the presence of the Lord because it is the spiritual preparation for Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. It does not matter if one has the stamina to complete the novena or not, what really matters is what is inside the heart. The blessing does not depend on the number of mass attended, but what is important is the disposition of the person who receives the Lord’s blessing.

COUNTDOWN: 04 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"You were born to win.
But to be a WINNER,
you must PLAN to win,
PREPARE to win,
and EXPECT to win."

(Zig Ziglar)

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Caroling is a part of the Filipino Christmas tradition. Once the Dawn Mass known as "Misa de Gallo" or "Simbang Gabi " starts, carolers will be on their feet singing Christmas carols from house to house spreading the spirit of the season through songs.

Children like to form groups and enjoy hopping from one house to another every night singing Jingle Bells, Silent Night and traditional Filipino Christmas songs like Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit, Pasko Na Naman, at Namamasko.

They usually have handmade musical instruments like tambourine, made from bottle tops, cans or biscuit tins used as drums. They will be happy if you give them a coin or if your feeling generous a peso or more will make them sing another song for you.

And this is what they sing to thank you for your generosity... "Thank you, thank you, ang babait ninyo ...thank you...."

As CESDEV Nursing's way of thanking all of you for your continued support and dedication, starting tomorrow, this blog will be posting beautiful Christmas songs performed by the Celtic Woman. This is our simple way of saying ... "Thank you, thank you, ang babait ninyo ...thank you...."

THE CELTIC WOMAN

Celtic Woman is the realisation of a dream for Composer and Musical Director, David Downes and Show Producer, Sharon Browne. Together with Dave Kavanagh, Executive Producer of the Show, they created Celtic Woman to feature the very special talents of four young Irish female vocalists and a very exciting young fiddle player.The five women vocalists, Chloe, Lisa, Meav and Órla and fiddle player Mairead are led by David Downes, a prodigious young Irish talent, who has previously worked as musical director of Riverdance. Celtic Woman portrays the unique voices and styles of each of the girls as soloists as well as fantastic ensemble numbers.

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Celtic-Woman-Biography/75500BC66D86F8C248257246001389C2

POSTED BY BON MARCO STO TOMAS IN FACEBOOK

From BoN Marco Antonio C. Sto Tomas Fan Page

This December 9, 2010 the Board of Nursing went on the usual "NLE Quarantine" and this will be until December 20th. This PRC Office Order explains why I am out of quarantine... this is due to a "special assignment" however for all purposes ...and intent let me emphasize that in keeping with our Code of Conduct as PRB members I AM PRACTICING SELF-RESTRAINT and shall not in anyway delve on queries directly affecting the coming NLE and for true friends and allies I expect you to do the same so that together we may continue to preserve the integrity of OUR NURSES' LICENSURE EXAMINATION. I believe this much we can do for our profession. God bless Philippine Nursing.

THANKS FOR THE HONOR AND PRIDE!

COUNTDOWN: 05 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

"Nothing splendid
has ever been achieved
except by those who
dared BELIEVE
that something inside of them
was superior to circumstance.
Don't live down to expectations,
go out there and
DO something remarkable!"


(Barton; Wasserstein)

CESDEV'S MIGHTY DEAN'S LISTERS!

NIKKI RIVERA

VERONICA ANDRINO

APPLE GLAZE DUMAGAT

Dean's Listers ...
CESDEV Nursing Volunteers ...
Our pride!

CREATE RIPPLES OF KINDNESS

Your single good deed,
big or small,
can inspire others
and cause a ripple effect of kindness
that continues to grow
as others join in.
Start something today —
the more people who take action,
the larger your ripple will become.

SPREADING KINDNESS IN ALOGUINSAN

CESDEV Nursing would like to thank all the student nurse volunteers and everyone who joined the Medical Mission in Aloguinsan, Cebu.

Services that were rendered to the community members of Barangay Sto. Rosario include Circumcision, Pap Smear, Feeding, Deworming, Adult and Pediatric Consultation, Free Medicines, Dental Services, and Foot Reflexology. These were made possible through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Cebu South.

Ripples of kindness were showered in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Aloguinsan, Cebu. Be inspired and do the same in your community.

SPREAD KINDNESS ONLINE

This holiday season, Yahoo! is encouraging people to do random acts of kindness and go online to create a virtual ripple of kindness. As part of the How Good Grows campaign, Yahoo! has set up the “Ripples of Kindness” website. People can log on to the site and document their charitable acts. This way, they can inspire others to do the same.

Yahoo! Philippines has tapped 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida and the Dynamic Teen Company to lead the campaign in the country. To make kindness “viral,” Peñaflorida and his team will be documenting their good deeds on the Yahoo! Ripples of Kindness microsite using their Y! Mail account, KuyaEf_and_DTC@yahoo.com. People can follow Efren’s kindness activities at http://kindness.yahoo.com/Ju-kz/1knd-dw.

“We are happy to join hands with Yahoo! for this campaign. I am happy to encourage people from all walks of life to do small acts of kindness and inspire greatness. Together with the Dynamic Teen Company, I have a mission to make small but significant difference in lives of others. Collectively we can make the positive change our world needs,” said Peñaflorida, “You do not need a celebrity status or have a position in Congress to touch the lives of others and this campaign shares that sentiment.”

The site enables people to share their status messages across other social networks such as Yahoo! Updates, Facebook, and Twitter. Filipinos can watch their ripple of kindness grow on the site, as they inspire others to do the same. Ideas on what constitutes a random act of kindness include: donating clothes, feeding street children, or paying transportation fares for strangers. The kind acts don’t need to be grand—they just need to come from the heart.

“Each year Yahoo! helps raise awareness about the importance of year-end giving. This year, we are proud to have Efren Peñaflorida and the Dynamic Teen Company as partners for the Yahoo! Ripples of Kindness campaign. Efren is a perfect example of how a regular person can make a big difference in the lives of others through small acts of generosity and, with him onboard, we hope to inspire the same from other Filipinos,” explained Jack Madrid, Yahoo! Philippines Country Manager.

To start spreading kindness online, log on to ph.yahoo.kindness.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRITT MARIEL!

COUNTDOWN: 06 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"Believe in your dreams
and they may come true;
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
and they will come true."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DON JADE!

COUNTDOWN: 07 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

"To be strong

is not about power,
or the ability to control.
STRENGTH is more akin

to being able to GIVE more

and by doing so,
reap the rewards

of HELPING others
to MOVE FORWARD

in their own lives."

(Pulsifer)

SUCCESSFUL BREAKOUT 2010!

Kudos to the performers and the men and women behind the successful musical tribute - Breakout 2010: UC @ 18.

AN ENTERTAINING PRESENTATION DURING THE BREAKOUT 2010

COUNTDOWN: 08 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"If you can imagine it,
you can ACHIEVE it;
if you can dream it,
you can BECOME it."

(W. A. Ward)

BIG WINNERS

UC Nursing CESDEV would like to invite you to watch Kapamilya Mas Winner Ka tomorrow on ABS-CBN. Big prizes were won by our volunteers Nathaniel Bani and Lorenzo Sintos in the said pre-taped episode of the game show.

The video clip above is just a teaser. There's more to it. Our volunteers displayed their agility and sharpness while on spotlight - something that we can truly be proud of.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR DEC 2010 PNLE FIRST-TIMERS IN CEBU

NLE Dec 2010 CEBU (First Timers)

COUNTDOWN: 09 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

"TIME is the coin of your LIFE.
It is the only coin you have,
and only YOU can determine
how it will be spent.
Be careful lest you let
other people spend it for you."


(C. Sandburg)

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR DEC 2010 PNLE REPEATERS IN CEBU

NLE Dec 2010 CEBU Repeaters)

COUNTDOWN: 10 DAYS BEFORE DECEMBER 2010 PNLE

‎"Unless COMMITMENT is made,
there are only
promises and hopes
but no plans.
This one step -
choosing a GOAL
and sticking to it -
IT CHANGES EVERYTHING."

(Drucker; Reed)

CESDEV TRIBUTE TO THE DEAN

To the very committed volunteers and to the very committed students behind CESDEV, thank you very much and thank you for helping us in whatever endeavors the University would like to pursue and thank you for making us better teachers. Thank you very much. Salamat!

- Dr. Helen C. Estrella
Dean, College of Nursing

CESDEV VOLUNTEERS WITH MS. VILLEGAS

"You are one organization that I really admire because this is SERVICE."

Miss Piluchi Victorina Villegas
Nursing Education Coordinator and Level 2 Chairman

TEACHER'S DAY WITH THE LEVEL 4 CHAIRMAN

"By learning you will teach;
by teaching you will understand."
Latin Proverb