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OPPORTUNITY FOR BSN STUDENTS

STUDENTS' TIME TO SHARE THEIR
NURSING KNOWLEDGE

WRITE YOUR TICKET TO SPAIN 2009 NURSING STUDENT ARTICLE CONTEST

------ Are you confident enough about what your have learned in Nursing Process? Do you have diverse clinical exposures in related learning experience? Do you find interest in writing about nursing diagnosis? If so, then this is your opportunity to travel and attend a Nursing Conference in Madrid, Spain!

------The Organizers of the 2010 NANDA I - AENTDE Joint International Nursing Diagnosis Congress are inviting Nursing Students to join by writing an article about NURSING DIAGNOSIS for a chance to win a $2,000 (USD) worth of scholarship to the Madrid Congress.

-------The chosen article will be submitted to the International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications for possible publication. The winner will also enjoy the benefit of a one (1) year paid membership or renewal in NANDA International. Moreover, The International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications is an official publication of NANDA International. In which purpose is to publish peer-reviewed articles and commentaries that promote the refinement, classification, development, and use of nursing terminologies and classifications worldwide. Papers submitted for consideration in the said International Journal are assumed to be original, one which are not previously published, and are not under consideration by any other journal.

------Please note that the topic that students should focus on the submitted article/s must; a) promote safety and evidence-based nursing care for patients in the clinical setting by using the NANDA-I (NANDA International) Standardized nursing language; b) Must have a minimum of five (5) scholarly references, recently published (2005 or later); c) The student should be the sole author of the submitted article.

Manuscript Preparation

Type manuscripts double-space leaving margins of at least one inch. Number the pages consecutively beginning with the first page of text. Begin each element below on a new page:

1. Title page: Write a brief, specific, and descriptive title. Include the full names of all authors, their degrees, titles, affiliations and any acknowledgments of financial support.

2. Abstract: Prepare a structured abstract. For research reports (100-120 words): purpose, methods, findings, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. For clinical articles (75-100 words): purpose, data sources, data synthesis, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. Identify three to five search terms for indexing purposes. Authors are not responsible for translating the abstracts. If the author's first language is Japanese, French, Spanish, or Portuguese, they may submit a translated abstract along with the English version.

3. Text: Prepare paper using standard manuscript form according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 5th ed., 2001. Length should be 12-15 pages inclusive of tables and figures. Use headings and subheadings as appropriate.

4. Tables: Number tables consecutively, cite each one in the text, type each one on a separate page, and place at end of the references.

5. Figures: Number figures consecutively, cite each one in the text, print each one on a separate page, include a title for each one, and place at the end of the references.

6. References: Use APA format. Cite all references in the text. Authors are responsible for accuracy of all reference citations. Publication may be delayed if references are in the incorrect format or if incorrect information is provided.

7. Manuscripts from limited English proficient authors will need to be edited for English before submission.

Review Process

------Key judging criteria include article's originality and format. Panel of judges involves international representation of nursing faculty, nurses in various practice areas and nursing book contributors.

------Nine one-year paid memberships or renewals in NANDA International will be awarded to the first nine articles submitted for the contest.

------Contest entry deadline is on November 20, 2009; while presentation of winning article in poster format shall be undertaken at the Madrid conference, and recognition at the conference Awards reception. The organizers will notify the author of the winning entry prior to the conference schedule. If you have any questions about using this form, please email nanda@nanda.org or call +1 920-344-8670.

BAGNOL, PADERNILLA AND ESPRA JOINING
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCES

The spirit of faculty development is evident itself throughout the life and works in University of Mindanao College of Nursing. Over the years the college has strongly supported their faculty development practices along with many other established activities and programs, that have been coordinated through their partner organizations and sponsors.

Today, November 12, 2009; three (3) of the competent faculty members of the College participates in the national convention. MS. Aileen S. Espra, M. Sci., joins the National Conference hosted by The Philippine Society for the Study of Nature. Meanwhile, MR. Rexie G. Bagnol, RN, RM, MAN and MR. Dennis C. Padernilla RN, MN, are present in the said national event sponsored by the Philippine National Nursing Research Society; whereby both of them will be presenting their corresponding researches on November 13, 2009.

The Nursing department encourages all of their faculty and students to the wide range of opportunities, and then provides them assistance in order for them to take full advantage of these opportunities. After all, development programs can help create an environment conducive to the growth, revitalization and renewal of the teaching and learning process, able for faculty and students to expand their horizons personally and professionally.

Today is the onset of the programs and activities prepared for, in celebration of the 2nd Philippine National Nursing Research Conference that University of Mindanao has actively supported. The November 12-13, 2009 2nd Annual Research Conference is conducted at Marco Hotel, Alwana Business Park Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. The event is organized by Philippine Association Institutions for Research, Philippine Nursing Association (Misamis Oriental Chapter) and the growing Philippine National Nursing Research Society. This year's celebration has a theme: “Developing Best Practices for the Nursing Profession through Research”.

Members of the PNNRS.

The 1st national Conference was held in General Santos City, wherein several institutions interestingly supported. In same manner, the 2nd Research Conference is full packed with several enriching activities like Plenary Sessions, Forum, Workshops, Concurrent Sessions Meetings by region & chapters, Research presentations and the most exciting is the island hoping!

Invited guests include: Dr. Cindy Leigh, a Professor from Australia Catholic University; Dr. Zenaida Gersana, the OIC Director, CHED Region X; Dr. Carmencita Abaquin, Chair, Board of Nursing; Dr. Carmelita Divinagracia, President of ADPCN; Dr. Josefina Tuazon, the Dean of UP College of Nursing; Dr. Amelia Rosales, member of the Board of Nursing; Dr. Bernarda C. Lleno, RN, PhD, Health Supervisor, CHED Region 10; Dr. Genaro V. Japos, RPO Director, Liceo de Cagayan University; and many others.

University of Mindanao College of Nursing has sent two of their Faculty members: Mr. Dennis C. Padernilla, RN, MN and MR. Rexie G. Bagnol, RN, RM, MAN and both are research presenters of the above-mentioned affair.

Filipino Nurses can grab this once in a lifetime opportunity: Participate in the AENTDE/NANDA-I International Congress in Palacio de Congresos in Madrid on the 12th, 13th and 14th of May, 2010.

The congress will serve as a venue to discuss the present and future state requirements regarding nursing languages, with the national and international personalities. Nurses will enjoy the chance to share with other nurses from around the world who also currently use nursing languages, improvements, issues, their experiences, and innovations in order to go on building a common language that allows further identification, definition and development of knowledge about nursing discipline.The use of international languages which facilitate communication, research and the sharing of knowledge is a necessity which is felt by more and more professionals in clinical practice, education informatics and management. Furthermore, it is being demanded by a globally and information technology driven world.

Aside from taking advantage of this academic journey, participants will also have the opportunity to take a glimpse of the enchanting Madrid; and its cosmopolitan city. Enjoy the museums, shopping, different leisure environments such as “Madrid of the Austrias” or simply relaxing in the “Retiro Park”.

The congress will take place at the Palacio de Congresos de Madrid, located in La Castellana street. The central location of this venue will encourage participants to explore Madrid and all that this bustling city has to offer in terms of galleries, theatres, shops, museums, monuments and historic buildings. The aims of the conference are to :

• Debate the implications of sharing nursing knowledge globally
  
• Explore the process of clinical reasoning
  
• Explain the process of diagnosis development for acceptance into NANDA-I´s taxonomy
  
• Engage in dialogue about controversies related to classifications and diagnosis development
  
• Examine the use of NANDA, NIC & NOC in education, practice, research and information systems

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