Fostering self-awareness, collaboration, and leadership for future nursing excellence.
Baguio City — December 13, 2024.
The Level 4 students of the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC CON) successfully participated in an enhancement activity titled “Nurturing Self and Team: A Workshop for Nursing Excellence”, held at the UC Theater.
Initiated by Ms. Vanessa P. Gasat, Nursing Licensure Exam Coordinator, and facilitated by Dr. Virgo C. Lopez, the workshop focused on developing self-awareness, collaboration, and leadership skills—key competencies for future nurses preparing to enter professional practice.
Empowering Future Nurses
With the theme “Unity in Reflection, Excellence in Action: Empowering Future Nurses through Self-Awareness and Collaboration,” the program guided students toward personal reflection and effective teamwork. The workshop’s objectives included:
- Enhancing self-awareness to help students identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and influence on team dynamics.
- Fostering collaboration and communication to prepare students for multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through interactive team activities that simulate real-world nursing challenges.
Program Highlights
The activity combined reflective sessions, discussions, and dynamic exercises:
- First Session – Self-Awareness:
Dr. Lopez delivered an engaging lecture on the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional growth. Students participated in “The Power of Self-Awareness” workshop, where they reflected on their values and leadership traits. - Group Reflections and Discussions:
Facilitated discussions encouraged students to share insights and examine how self-awareness affects teamwork and patient care. - Second Session – Collaboration and Team Dynamics:
Dr. Lopez emphasized teamwork, adaptability, and communication as vital skills in both classroom and clinical practice. - Interactive Team Exercises:
Participants engaged in activities that honed decision-making and collaboration—mirroring the realities of healthcare teamwork.
Throughout the workshop, students demonstrated enthusiasm, reflection, and teamwork, embodying UC-CON’s values of integrity, service, and excellence.
Leadership Towards Nursing Excellence
Ms. Vanessa P. Gasat commended the participants for their active involvement and commitment to professional growth, highlighting that strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are central to nursing success.
Dr. Virgo C. Lopez encouraged students to embrace self-awareness and teamwork as foundations of leadership, reinforcing that effective nursing practice begins with understanding oneself and others.
The “Nurturing Self and Team” workshop reflects UC-CON’s commitment to transformative education, equipping students with the skills to lead and collaborate effectively in healthcare settings.
Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
Target 3.c: Substantially increase the recruitment, development, training, and retention of the health workforce.
The workshop supports the development of future healthcare professionals by enhancing the leadership and interpersonal competencies vital to patient-centered care.
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment and decent work.
Through reflective and collaborative learning, students gain soft skills and professional competencies aligned with global nursing standards.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
Target 8.6: Reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
By preparing nursing students for leadership and teamwork in healthcare systems, UC-CON contributes to building a qualified and employable health workforce.
