College of Nursing holds 16th Cap and Badge Ceremony

January 20th, 2009 | By

By: Krisjane Yap Regencia

One hundred and fifty eight students of the DMC College Foundation proudly marched along the aisle of the Saint Joseph-the Spouse of Mary Church at Galas, Dipolog City on August 11, 2006, to accept the nurses’ cap and badge bestowed by the College of Nursing of the said school.

The 16th Cap and Badge Investiture and Pinning Ceremonies started at 8:00 AM with a Holy Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Beltran Patangan and Rev. Fr. Melvin Ogoc, attended by the candidates, their families and also the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Faculty and Staff of DMC College Foundation and the Administration of the college, headed by the President, Atty. Alberto P. Concha Presiden; the Corporate Treasurer, Mrs. Filomena T. Concha; and the AVP-Administration Dr. Gerald T. Concha.

Atty. Concha delivered his welcome address and spoke of fortune and glory that await the candidates when they practice their professions.

With honor, the participants welcomed their guest speaker Mrs. Suzy Nazario-Adriatico, a nurse practitioner of Chicago, Illinois, who spoke about the increasing demand of the Nursing profession abroad and of her experience as a second courser Nurse; she emphasized the nobility of the nursing profession and encouraged the students to continue with their course despite drawbacks.

The formal cap and badge investiture was led by Dr. Ma. Grace F. Gurdiel, MAN, DM, Dean of the College of Nursing; consultant dean of the College of Nursing, Prof. Henry P. Ogoc, MN; and Mrs. Vida S. Omamalin MN, Level III- Coordinator. The candlelight ceremony was assisted by Mrs. Jo-ann M. Borbon, MN and Ms. Jennifer B. Jarantilla, MN, MPA and the master of ceremony, Ms. Leslie V. Amatong, RN.

The customary recitation of the Nightingale’s pledge was led by Miss Faye Mabel M. Monte de Ramos; it was followed by the singing of the Alma Mater Song by every member of the DMC community in attendance.