2TFN - FILIPINO NURSING THEORISTS

Kuan

Born on November 19, 1936 in Katipunan Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

November 19, 1936

Kuan was born on ___________ ___, ________ in Katipunan Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte.

St. Paul’s College Manila

Kuan’s supplemental nursing baccalaureate nursing degree was at

Southern Islands Hospital, School of Nursing

Kuan’s basic nursing degree from

1975

Kuan’s Master of Arts in Nursing in UP

1979

Kuan’s Master of Science in Counsellor Education in UP

1985

Kuan’s Doctor of Education major in Guidance Counseling in UP

Gerontology

care of older people or the aged.

Letty G. Kuan

Consultant to schools in development or revision of programs related to Gerontology, Neuro-Psychology, Counseling, and Bioethics

Letty G. Kuan

Authored several books giving her insights in the areas of Gerontology, Care of Older Persons and Bioethics and Essence of Caring

Retirement

an inevitable change in one’s life.

Retirement

developmental stage that must be considered desirable and satisfying

Financial Resources and Physiologic State

Primary importance in terms of preparing yourself for the older age because as you grow older, your resources would be limited in terms of:

Physiological Stage

Endurance of cells and tissues

Wear and Tear Theory

as you grow older, your body would be subjected to changes and would be limited to movement.

Role

Shared expectations focused upon a particular position

Role

Includes beliefs, goals, and values, and norms that will govern his behavior.

Role

Set of shared expectations from the retiree’s socialization experiences and the values internalized while preparing for the retirement age.

social role

For every _______ ______ there is a complementary set of roles in which interaction constantly occurs.

Change of Life

Period between near retirement and post-retirement years.

Retiree

An individual who left the position occupied for the past years of productive life.

Retiree

Reached the prescribed retirement age

Role Discontinuity

Interruption in the line of status that a person has performed or enjoyed.

Role Discontinuity

Interruption may be brought about not just retirement but it could be from an accident, emergency, or change of position.

Coping Approaches

Interventions or measures applied to solve a problematic situation or state to restore or maintain normal functioning.

Coping Approaches

How a person would adapt to the changes in their life.

Health Status

Refers to the physiological and mental state of the respondents, classified as either sickly or healthy.

Income (Economic Level)

Financial affluence of the respondent which can be classified as poor, moderate, or rich.

Work Status

Refer to the individual’s employment status

Family Constellation

Type of family composition

Self Preparation

The act of getting yourself ready for the possible outcomes of one’s life.

Adequate Funds, Adequate Resources, Adequate Support System

It is very important that in the previous years prior to the retirement, the person who is about to retire should have the following in order to live a successful retirement years:

1962

Dr. Abaquin obtained her Nursing Degree in

1969

Dr. Abaquin completed her baccalaureate nursing degree in

1975

Dr. Abaquin’s Master of Science in Nursing in

2000

Dr. Abaquin’s Doctorate Degree in

35

Dr. Abaquin emerged herself in the nursing education as a professor for ___ years at the University of the Philippines, College of Nursing.

Dr. Carmencita M. Abaquin

Became the chairman of the Board of Nursing from November 2006 to January 2016 leading the board to develop significant projects, one of which is the National Nursing Care Competencies.

Physical, Psychological, Social, Religious, Level of Independence, Environmental, and Spiritual

Terminally-ill patients require a holistic approach of nursing that encompasses the different aspects of man namely

“Prepare Me” Interventions

are said to be effective in improving the quality of life of cancer patients.

Supportive Environment

___________________ ____________________ where patients with advanced progressive cancer and the terminally-ill patients can attain dignity of dying with peace while their families are given the necessary support they need to cope up with.

National Nursing Care Competencies

Dr. Abaquin became the chairman of the Board of Nursing from November 2006 to January 2016 leading the board to develop significant projects, one of which is the

Dr. Carmencita M. Abaquin

Worked on establishing linkages with other countries aiming to globalize the nursing curriculum.

Dr. Carmencita M. Abaquin

Continues to serve through engaging in Professional, socio-civic and religious activities such as participation in Commission on Higher Education-Technical Committee in Nursing and a leadership role in UP-PGH School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Cancer

has been associated with multifaceted issues and concerns regardless of stages of development.

“Prepare Me” Holistic Nursing Interventions

are the nursing interventions provided to address the multi-dimensional problems of cancer patients that can be given in any setting where patients choose to be confined. This program emphasizes a holistic approach to nursing care.

(1) Presence and Prayer, (2) Reminisce Therapy, (3) Relaxation Breathing, (4) Meditation, (5) Values Clarification

“PREPARE ME” has the following components:

Presence and Prayer

Refers to being with another person during the times of need.

Presence and Prayer

This includes therapeutic communication, active listening, and touch.

Reminisce Therapy

This is the recall of past experiences, feelings and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to present circumstances.

Relaxation Breathing

Techniques to encourage and elicit relaxation for the purpose of decreasing undesirable signs and symptoms such as pain, muscle tension and anxiety.

Meditation

Encourages an elicit form of relaxation for the purpose of altering a patient's level of awareness by focusing on an image or thought to facilitate inner sight which helps establish connection and relationship with God.

Meditation

may be done through the use of music and other relaxation techniques.

Values Clarification

Assisting another individual to clarify his own values about health and illness in order to facilitate effective decision making skills.

Values Clarification

Through this, the patient develops an open mind that will facilitate acceptance of disease state or may help deepen or enhance values

Person by Abaquin

Patients in advance stages of cancer

Environment by Abaquin

An aspect or a dimension integrated to the cancer patient

Health by Abaquin

Revolves around illness, particularly cancer and the provision of holistic care to improve the quality of life despite their terminal cases

Quality of Life by Abaquin

Multifaceted construct that encompasses the individual's capabilities and abilities of enriching life when it can no longer be prolonged

Nursing by Abaquin

Improvement of quality of life for advance stage cancer patients

1962

Dr. Divinagracia was part of the pioneer class of University of Ramon Magsaysay Medical Inc. College of Nursing (UERMMC) in

1975

Dr. Divinagracia earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of the Philippines in

2001

Dr. Divinagracia received her Doctoral degree in the same University (UP) in

Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia

Worked as a Clinic Staff, Head Nurse, Instructor, Asst. Dean and Dean

Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia

Dean of University of Ramon Magsaysay Medical Inc. College of Nursing

Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia

Former President of the Association of Deans of Philippines Colleges of Nursing.

Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia

CHED member of Technical Committee on Nursing Education

Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia

She lectured and written about her work and her Hand-on experience to develop better ways to teach Nursing.

Composure

a set of behaviors determined by Dr. Divinagracia that would be demonstrated by advanced nurse practitioners to see how it would affect the recovery of the patients in the Coronary Care Unit of the Philippine Heart Center.

Competence

An in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise demonstrated in caring for patients.

Competence

This also stands for consistency and congruency of words and deeds of the nurse.

Presence and Prayer

A form of nursing measure which means being with another person during times of need.

Presence and Prayer

Includes therapeutic communication, active listening and touch.

Presence and Prayer

Demonstrated through reciting a prayer with the patient and concretized through the nurse’s personal relationship and faith with god.

Open-Mindedness

A form of nursing measure which means being receptive to new ideas or to reason.

Open-Mindedness

Conveys a manner of considering patient’s preference and opinions related to his current health condition and practices and demonstrates the flexibility of the nurse to accommodate the patient's view.

Active Listening

when a patient is telling you something that is opposed of what your views are, you deliver it in such a way that is still therapeutic.

Stimulation

Form of nursing measure demonstrated by means of providing encouragement that conveys hope, strength and guidance in the form of giving explanation and supervision when doing certain procedures to the patient, use of complementary words and smile whenever appropriate.

Understanding

Conveys interest and acceptance not only of patient’s condition but also his entire being.

Understanding

Manifested through concerned and affable facial approach: this is a way of making the patient feel important and unique.

Respect

Acknowledging the patient’s presence.

Respect

Use of preferred naming in addressing the patient. “Po” and “opo” is a sign of positive regard.

Respect

It is also shown through respectful nods and recognition of the patient as someone important.

Relaxation

Entails a form of exercise that involves alternative tension and relaxation of selected groups of muscles.

Empathy

The empathic nurse perceives the current positive thought and feelings and communicates by putting herself in the patient’s place.

Wellness Status

A condition of being in a state of well being, a coordinated and integrated living pattern that involves the dimension of wellness.

(1) BIO Behavioral Wellness Outcome, (2) Physiologic Wellness Outcome

Categories of Patient Wellness:

BIO Behavioral Wellness Outcome

emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual components.

BIO Behavioral Wellness Outcome

This refers to the perceived wellness of selected orthopedic patients after receiving nursing care in terms of physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual.

Psychologic Wellness Outcome

Refers to the perceived wellness of selected orthopedic patients after receiving nursing care in terms of vital signs, bone pain sensation and complete blood count.

Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical

Wellness Dimensions

Emotional Wellness

The ability to cope with daily circumstances and to deal with personal feelings in a positive, optimistic and constructive manner.

Intellectual Wellness

The ability to learn, and to use information to enhance the quality of daily living and optimal functioning.

Physical Wellness

Ability to function effectively, meeting the demands of daily work and to use free time effectively.

Spiritual Wellness

Ability to establish a value system and act on the system of belief as well as to establish and carry out meaningful and constructive lifetime goals

Sr. Carolina S. Agravante

She is famous for being the proponent of the CASAGRA Transformative leadership model

Sr. Carolina S. Agravante

She finished her secondary education at St. Paul University - Manila

1964

Sr. Agravante became BSN and graduated Magna Cum Laude in

1964

Sr. Agravante she passed the boards and was the boards topnotcher

Catholic University of America

Sr. Agravante in 1966-69 studied Master’s Degree in Nursing Education in the