A Bountiful Harvest

There's no more denying the fact that nursing is now the "in" profession in the Philippines. It is one field of study that promises to bring the good life to Filipinos, particularly when they brave the challenge of working abroad.

But before the promise gets fulfilled, graduates must face the daunting task of passing the board exams. Unfortunately, many dreams get waylaid in the process.

That's why it is indeed heartwarming to know that the Abaknon nursing graduates still prove to all and sundry that they are no push-overs. The recent results confirm that they indeed have what it takes to make it despite the strong competition.

From the University of Eastern Philippines, Gillashe E. Bacayo, Julius L. Magloyuan, Mariane B. Marzol, Marlo M. Salazar and Jed T. Saluib (all from UEP College of Nursing Batch 2009) passed. That's 5 out of 5 or a 100 passing rate for the Abaknons. Gillashe, Julius and Marlo graduated Cum Laude last year. Their batch got an 83% passing rate compared to the 39% national passing rate, the lowest rate ever in the history of the nursing board exam.

Other Abaknon passers include Leslie Ann Canapi and Mae Joy Catucod.


 from left to right Jed Saluib, Marlo Salazar, Mrs. Evelyn Balanquit, Gillashe Bacayo, Marriane Marzol
 
(UEP data from Ms. Evelyn Balanquit)

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