Celebrating Excellence, Compassion, and Commitment to Healthcare Service
📅 June 29, 2024
📍 UC Theater, University of the Cordilleras
The University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON) celebrated the 19th Clinical Graduation of Batch 2024on June 29, 2024, at the UC Theater, honoring 281 student nurses who successfully completed their clinical requirements across hospital and community health settings.
Keynote speaker Ms. Vanessa Joy P. Gasat inspired the graduates to champion universal health care, emphasizing the vital role of nurses in advancing equitable health access. “You will be at the forefront of health initiatives,” she affirmed, “and your voice and actions will shape the future of healthcare.”
The ceremony also recognized Outstanding Student Nurses for their exemplary performance in clinical practice, leadership, and community engagement. The event reflected UC-CON’s unwavering dedication to producing competent, compassionate, and service-oriented nurse leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact in healthcare delivery.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 3.C – Substantially increase the recruitment, development, training, and retention of the health workforce.
The clinical graduation underscores UC-CON’s commitment to developing skilled and compassionate nurses who contribute to strengthening the global health workforce.
SDG 4.4 – Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant technical and vocational skills for employment and decent work.
By equipping nursing students with both technical expertise and ethical values, UC-CON ensures that its graduates are ready to serve in diverse professional healthcare settings with excellence and integrity.
Celebrating excellence, compassion, and commitment to healthcare service.
