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Agueda Kahabagan was a revolutionary leader in ______.
Agueda Kahabagan was a revolutionary leader in ______.
Laguna
The first Filipino nursing students began their training in ______.
The first Filipino nursing students began their training in ______.
1907
Miss Rose Nicolet was the first superintendent for nurses at the ______ Mission Hospital School of Nursing.
Miss Rose Nicolet was the first superintendent for nurses at the ______ Mission Hospital School of Nursing.
Iloilo
In 1913, Sister Taciana Tinanes became the first Directress of the School at San Juan de ______ Hospital School of Nursing.
In 1913, Sister Taciana Tinanes became the first Directress of the School at San Juan de ______ Hospital School of Nursing.
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Filipinos who became sick were usually cared for by the female family members or friends in the ______.
Filipinos who became sick were usually cared for by the female family members or friends in the ______.
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The Filipino Nurses Association was established between ______.
The Filipino Nurses Association was established between ______.
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In 1578, male nurses were acknowledged as Spanish Friars’ assistants for caring sick individuals in the ______.
In 1578, male nurses were acknowledged as Spanish Friars’ assistants for caring sick individuals in the ______.
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San Lazaro Hospital was founded to care exclusively for patients with ______.
San Lazaro Hospital was founded to care exclusively for patients with ______.
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Josephine Bracken provided nursing care to the ______ night and day during the field hospital setup.
Josephine Bracken provided nursing care to the ______ night and day during the field hospital setup.
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Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo organized the Filipino ______ under the inspiration of Mabini.
Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo organized the Filipino ______ under the inspiration of Mabini.
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Study Notes
Early Nursing Practices
- Care for the sick was traditionally provided by female family members or friends at home.
- Mangkukulam or Manggagawa were involved in mysticism related to health, believed to influence illnesses.
- Gunpowder was exploded near a suffering individual's head to dispel witchcraft during difficult childbirth.
Spanish Colonial Period
- Male nurses known as practicanter or enfermero assisted Spanish Friars in hospitals starting in 1578.
- Hospital Real de Manila (1577) was established to cater primarily to Spanish soldiers and civilians by Gov. Francisco de Sande.
- San Lazaro Hospital (1578) was specifically for leprosy patients and managed by the Hospitalliers of San Juan de Dios.
- Hospital de Indios (1586), created by the Franciscan Order, relied on charitable contributions for support.
- Hospital de Aguas Santas (1590) was founded near a medicinal spring by Brother J. Bautista.
- San Juan de Dios Hospital (1596) was run by the Brotherhood of Misericordia, providing general healthcare with support from alms.
Rise of Filipina Nurses
- Josephine Bracken set up a field hospital in Tejeros and provided round-the-clock nursing care during the revolution.
- Rosa Sevilla de Alvero transformed her home into quarters for Filipino soldiers in the Philippine-American War.
- Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo was instrumental in organizing the Filipino Red Cross inspired by Mabini.
- Dona Maria Agoncillo de Aguinaldo, second wife of Aguinaldo, provided nursing care and led the Batangas branch of the Red Cross.
- Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora) offered shelter and food to wounded soldiers.
- Capitan Salome and Agueda Kahabagan served as revolutionary leaders, providing care while engaged in combat.
- Trinidad Tecson, known as "Ina ng Biak-na-Bato," cared for wounded soldiers at Biak na Bato Hospital.
American Influence on Nursing Education
- In 1907, Americans began formally training the first Filipino nursing students as part of modernizing healthcare.
- Pensionado Act of 1903 enabled Filipino students to study in the United States.
- Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (1906) was led by Miss Rose Nicolet, the first superintendent for nurses.
- In 1944, Iloilo Mission's graduates took the inaugural Nurses Board Examination.
Establishment of Nursing Schools
- San Juan de Dios Hospital School of Nursing (1913) initiated by Dr. Benito Valdez, run by the Daughters of Charity with Sister Taciana Tinanes as its first Directress.
- Emmanuel Hospital School of Nursing (1913) in Capiz, established with the assistance of Miss Rose Nicolet, offering a 3-year course for Php 100 yearly.
- Southern Islands Hospital School of Nursing (Cebu, 1918) was developed under the Bureau of Health with Miss Visitacion Perez as the first principal.
Professional Nursing Organizations
- The Filipino Nurses Association was founded between 1921-1931, enhancing professional unity and practice.
- The Philippine Journal of Nursing was established for knowledge dissemination within the profession.
- In 1922, Act 3025 amended legislation requiring annual registration for practicing nurses, promoting accountability.
- By 1929, the association became a member of the International Council of Nurses, aligning with global nursing standards.
Development of Public Health Nursing
- In 1933, nursing education expanded its requirements, expecting applicants to complete high school as a prerequisite for entry into nursing programs.
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Explore the rich history of nursing in the Philippines, from early care practices to the influence of mysticism and superstitions. Learn about traditional healers like herbolarios and the role of female family members in caring for the sick. Understand how these traditions evolved during the Spanish colonial period and the acknowledgment of male nurses in 1578.
