By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing Inc. (ADPCN) celebrated its 50th Founding Anniversary and Annual Convention at the Fiesta Pavilion of Manila Hotel in Manila last October 14-15.

On hand to represent DMC College Foundation in the said gathering is College of Nursing dean, Dr. Ma. Grace Gurdiel.

“Twice a year, the ADPCN, composed of nursing deans of schools all over the county meet to discuss solutions of problems we encounter in nursing education and to improve the quality of nursing profession in the Philippines,” Dr. Gurdiel said. “It was an eye-opener and I hope to bring to DMC the learning I got from this momentous occasion.”

Among those who attended the two-day event are Professional Regulation Commission Commissioner Nilo Rosas, Asian Institute of Management Professor Patricia Lontoc, Success Options Publishing Company President Francis Kong, Creative House Inc. founder and President Arun Gogna, and nursing school deans all over the Philippines led by ADPCN National President Carmelita Divinagracia.

“DMC College Foundation College of Nursing dean, Dr. Ma. Grace Gurdiel (on the left) pose with Dr. Rizalyn Tabanao, dean and owner of the Lanao School of Science and Technology in Lanao del Norte, during the ADPCN 50th Founding Anniversary Convention in Manila.”