It has been said by Antonio Paraiso, DOH program manager for the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing, that close to 23,000 patients were undergoing dialysis treatment in 2013. He also added, "At the end of 2013, close to 23,000 and it is still increasing. You have about 10- to 15-percent increase per year” whom Paraiso found out that the leading cause of the outburst of kidney failure in Filipinos is diabetes, followed by hypertension and glomerulonephritis. (The whole article which was written by Sheila Crisostomo, dated February 25, 2014 - DOH: Cases on kidney failure on the rise can be read through the Internet)
This shocking rise in the cases of kidney problems among Filipinos are
really serious and the need to reside on the “experts” on this field is highly
in demand for it calls for the preservation and prolonging of life. In order to
respond to this tremendous need, Hemodialysis Nurses are much needed in the
medical field in order to answer for the “call of these times”.
Through the wondrous, extraordinary and helpful efforts of the “honorable heads” of Capitol University Medical Center – Hemodialysis Unit, Rizza T. Fulache, RN, CNN (CUMC-HD Unit Supervisor) and Vanessa Claire Alban, RN, CNN (CUMC-HD Unit Head Nurse) and also with the never-ending support of Rosalinda P. Deleste, DM (President), Maria Theresa C. Huizo, RN, MN (Nursing Director), Helen Yvonne D. Villaret-Roa, MD, FPCP (Chair, Clinical Didactics Committee), Sandra P. Oliveros, MD, FPCP, FPSN (Chair, Scientific Committee), Engr. Joey R. Deleste and Frances Gay L. Pia, RN, MAN, we, the “pioneers” of the 1st Batch of Hemodialysis Trainee in CUMC would like to extend our warmest “Thank You” for the quality teaching-learning experience that we savor from two weeks lecture, one week return demonstration and three weeks of clinical duty experience in the area. The 240-hour Dialysis Training Course are all worth it!
We also would like to extend our warmest thanks to the assertive, autonomous, equipped, compassionate, talented, skillful and competent Registered Nurses in the Hemodialysis Unit in Capitol Universtiy Medical Center for sharing their knowledge, learnings and for guiding us all throughout our training – Mary Jane Variacion Luna, Jennifer Jane Quijada, Jairus Magdadaro, Niña Mae Janolino, Porcia Grace Bajar, Adelane Concha, Kristy Dawn Gabule, Nhestly Abejero, Christine Marquita, Jerramie Kris Blanco, Nikka Engcong, Sarah Grace Emnace, Klerramae Hope Barretto, Angelica Allere, Chona Bonglay, Angie Low Sabado and Stephanie Micayabas and Sheryl Cortes.
We would like also to thank the technicians for sharing their time for introducing us to the world behind every start of the Hemodialysis processes. This is spearheaded by Mark Anthony Nudalo, Edu Lou Acerdano, Kariim Ray Garcia, Jerome Tingabngab, Axyl Russ Sagarino, Neil Javon Aranas, Gretel Maglacion, Rex Lim, Artemio Aclo, Jr. and Jake Labuntog.
Furthermore, a big "thanks" to the clerk who in any way designate us to our patients who we take care and give our best. A big thanks to Edlyne May Reyes, Charmagne Macabaya, Charito Pisla, Aura Paz Barillo and Marlyn Zabala.
Lastly, "thank you" to our patients who bring out the best in us for letting us give the right nursing interventions based on our assessment and for responding to their seriuos concerns regarding their health condition. We have learned a lot from encoutering them. Understanding and prioritizing their needs pave us to be more knowledgeable, alert, equipped, more sensitive to their needs and compassionate in extending our care. We learned how to build rapport and communicate with them in the best possible way that we can.
Moreover, I would personally say "Thank you" to my co-trainees (Batch 01) for the opportunity for us to cross our paths, building the gift of friendship, love and understanding and for the spirit of helping each other on our training days - Mae Dagupan, Paulette April Mercado, Mary Grace Imboc, Nikka Pangonahon, Jhalil Sangcopan, Ma. Elena Valle, Ruby Jane Estrada, Katrina Lariosa and the couple - Maria Michaela Cabasag and Benjamin Cabasag. I definitely know that we will see each other someday.
The training is not just merely for the sake of learning the skill and mastering them, but it is also a values-formation that nurtured us to be more Christ-like as we go along the journey of our individual lives. Being in the Hemodialysis Unit at CUMC spells a big responsibility and accountability that the very moment you enter its door, trust is build to everyone not just to every patient, but also to their families and loved ones. The quality training that they instill in us lets us become more humane to be always ready to accept the challenges this world could ever bring.
It is good to produce history that spells quality. Thank you Capitol University Medical Center - Hemodialysis Unit for making us grow individually and letting us excel in our chosen path to be a Hemodialysis Nurse. We are saturated with all the learnings in this training. Continue to be an avenue that opens the doors in dealing with the rising health problems in "these times" to give hope in the lives of many. And I can say that this training is a good start!
