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What was the belief regarding the cause of diseases in early Filipino culture?
What was the belief regarding the cause of diseases in early Filipino culture?
- Exposure to contaminated water
- Witchcraft or evil spirits (correct)
- Teacher or authority figure
- Imbalance of bodily fluids
What title was commonly given to individuals who used herbs for healing in early Filipino society?
What title was commonly given to individuals who used herbs for healing in early Filipino society?
- Healers
- Spirit guides
- Herb doctors or 'herbolarios' (correct)
- Physicians
Which hospital was established in 1577 specifically to care for Spanish King’s soldiers?
Which hospital was established in 1577 specifically to care for Spanish King’s soldiers?
- San Lazaro Hospital
- Hospital de Indios
- San Juan de Dios Hospital
- Hospital Real de Manila (correct)
Which of the following schools of nursing was the first to graduate nurses in the Philippines?
Which of the following schools of nursing was the first to graduate nurses in the Philippines?
What was the role of 'mabuting hilot' in early Filipino culture?
What was the role of 'mabuting hilot' in early Filipino culture?
In early Filipino beliefs, what could be done to drive away evil spirits?
In early Filipino beliefs, what could be done to drive away evil spirits?
Which feared occurrence during childbirth was attributed to witchcraft in early Filipino culture?
Which feared occurrence during childbirth was attributed to witchcraft in early Filipino culture?
Who was the first superintendent of the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing?
Who was the first superintendent of the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing?
What significant development occurred in 1948 regarding nursing education?
What significant development occurred in 1948 regarding nursing education?
What was the outcome of Republic Act 7164 enacted in 1990?
What was the outcome of Republic Act 7164 enacted in 1990?
Which act was enacted in 2002 to make significant changes in nursing education requirements?
Which act was enacted in 2002 to make significant changes in nursing education requirements?
In which year was the movement towards accreditation of nursing schools initiated?
In which year was the movement towards accreditation of nursing schools initiated?
What did the 1955 initiative at the UP College of Nursing aim to achieve?
What did the 1955 initiative at the UP College of Nursing aim to achieve?
Which nursing college was established first in the Philippines?
Which nursing college was established first in the Philippines?
Who founded the Philippine Nurses Association?
Who founded the Philippine Nurses Association?
What year marked the establishment of the first board examination for nurses in the Philippines?
What year marked the establishment of the first board examination for nurses in the Philippines?
Which nursing leader was known as the 'Florence Nightingale of Iloilo'?
Which nursing leader was known as the 'Florence Nightingale of Iloilo'?
What was the primary objective of Gota de Leche, established in Manila in 1907?
What was the primary objective of Gota de Leche, established in Manila in 1907?
What significant legislation was passed in 1919 related to nursing in the Philippines?
What significant legislation was passed in 1919 related to nursing in the Philippines?
Which organization worked for the passage of child welfare legislations?
Which organization worked for the passage of child welfare legislations?
Which nursing leader pioneered nursing education in the Philippines?
Which nursing leader pioneered nursing education in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Early Beliefs and Practices in Nursing
- Health beliefs were influenced by mysticism, attributing diseases to witchcraft, evil spirits, and enemies.
- Healing was facilitated by priest-physicians, termed “word doctors,” who acted as intermediaries to special gods of healing.
- Herbalists known as “herbolarios” utilized leaves and roots for treatment.
- Issues like difficult childbirth were thought to be caused by witches; gunpowder was exploded to counteract these influences.
Health Care During the Spanish Regime
- Hospital Real de Manila (1577) catered to soldiers of the Spanish King.
- San Lazaro Hospital (1578) focused on leprosy care.
- Hospital de Indios (1586) offered general health services.
- San Juan de Dios Hospital (1596) also provided general health services.
Schools of Nursing
- Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (1906) founded by the Baptist Foreign Mission Society.
- First graduate nurses completed their training in 1909: Nicasia Cada, Felipa Gumabong, Dorotea Caldito.
- St. Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing (1907) based in Manila.
- Philippine General Hospital School of Nursing (1907) established soon after.
- St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing (1907) in Quezon City.
First Colleges of Nursing
- University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established in 1946.
- University of the Philippines College of Nursing launched in 1948.
- Manila Central University College of Nursing founded in 1947.
Nursing Leaders in the Philippines
- Anastacia Giron-Tupas: First Filipino nurse, Chief Nurse, and founder of the Philippine Nurses Association.
- Cesaria Tan: First Filipino to earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing abroad.
- Socorro Sirilan: Pioneered hospital social service at San Lazaro Hospital.
- Rosa Militar: Innovated in School Health Education.
- Sor Ricarda Mendoza: A key figure in Nursing Education.
Health and Nursing Organizations
- Colegio de Santa Isabel (Naga City): Provided care for underprivileged girls.
- Gota de Leche (1907): Aimed at improving infant health through better nutrition.
- Liga Nacional Filipiniana: Advocated for child welfare legislation.
Developments in Nursing During the 1900s
- 1903: Proposal for the establishment of nursing schools.
- 1906: Four women began nursing training at Union Mission Hospital.
- 1907: Nineteen students commenced a preliminary nursing course at the Philippine Normal School.
- 1910: Reorganization of the nursing school under the Bureau of Health.
- 1915: Act No. 2468 authorized titles for graduates of PGH School of Nursing.
- 1919: Nurses Law (Act No. 2808) was enacted.
- 1920: Introduction of the first nursing board examination.
Regulatory Milestones and Advancements
- 1922: Launch of a postgraduate course in public health nursing.
- 1924: The Philippine Nurses Association established a standard curriculum for nursing schools.
- 1940: First handbook for Public Health Nurses and Midwives published.
- 1948: Establishment of UP College of Nursing.
- 1953: Creation of 81 Rural Health Units.
- 1955: UP College of Nursing introduced a Master's program.
- 1968: Accreditation movement for nursing schools began.
- 1978: CPU College of Nursing achieved accreditation.
- 1990: Nursing Law (Republic Act 7164) limited nursing enrollment to the top 40% of graduating high school students.
- 2002: Nursing Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9173) repealed the enrollment limitation.
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