Seventeen (17) fourth-year BS Nursing students participated in the 23rd Regional Nursing Research Congress at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, on May 4, 2024. The Research Congress was anchored in the theme Illuminating Diverse Research Approaches that Shape Healthcare.

These 17 students who researched in teams presented 10 research studies — 3 for podium presentation, and 7 for poster.

No.TitleAuthors
Podium Presentation
1Exploring Health and Health Issues from the Lens of “Mangangalakal” (Waste Pickers): A Photovoice Research  Jane Andrei R. Sedan, Raihannah M. Abdullah, Kristine N. Basa, Edmarie V. Coloma, Kristel Joy Q. Fang, Priya Kour, Renee Faye C. Marquez, Trisha Mae P. Pispis, , Jenygrace C. Marquez, MSN, RN Dr. Joel C. Estacio, RN, RM
2Social Media Use and Procrastination among nursing an exploration in the immediate post-pandemic eraAmy Q. Maala Fiona Y. Ancheta Maria Jessica A. Claro John Rey M. Bandong Michaela A. Fajardo Marriane D. Mazon Dr. Joel C. Estacio, RN,RM  
3Workplace Harassment Among Nurses in the Hospitals of La Union: A Cross-Sectional StudyJamaica L. Lomibao Jobelle J. Ancheta Dave Kyla B. Cases Von Jorie R. Emperador Dixie Mae Camille V. Gatchallan Christine Joyce F. Munar Ramiella Angelica C. Ribon Kyla Armila G. Tambaoan Frances Anne R. Corpuz, MAN,RN  
Poster Presentation
1A Gold on the Soil: The Lived Experiences of the Herbal Medicine Users  Natasha Gazelle K. Sico Ramil I. Acebuche Princess Nicole L. Bio Keah Charlene T. Daclan Russel Joyce S. Flores Kclyn Q.  Lagleva Gieselle F. Medina Mike Jones R. Ramos Sheldy M. Peralta, MAN, RN Jewell F. Llavore, RN  
2Challenging Times: Burnout and Adversities Faced by Faculty Members in Nursing Education during Pandemic  John Collin B. Casilla Alia Cassandra G. Bambao Trisha Mae D. Bautista Paula Andrea P. Dacaymat Gamela A. Estoesta Desserei Anne P. Lictaoa Jemuel L. Serdenia Salvador P. Llavore,MAN,RN,RM,LPT  
3Knowledge, Practices, and Compliance to Possible Acquisition of Viral Disease caused by Rabid AnimalsErica Anne M. Arguido Rowel F. Castillon Karen Mae L. Estacio Jennifer M. Hugo Andrea Marie M. Mabalot John Michael G. Nuguid Ley Ann M. Rivera Jonald Q. Tolentino Jima J. Mamungay, MAN, RN  
4Development of ReproLearn to Provide Reproductive Health among Adolescents in Agoo, La UnionLiana Keith V. Minimirito Claire S. Omiles Carla Mae L. Panergo Geraldine T. Rivera Krystal Lhyn M. Tactay Flora Mae V. Vallejo Jima J. Mamungay, MAN, RN  
5Passing the Light to those Unnoticed: A Study on Knowledge, Practice, and Decision-Making of Teenage Fathers to Family Planning in Coastal AreasMarc Arnold M. Pagaduan Daniela D. Abella Kyla F. Basto Danica J. Corpuz Hanie Jhay C. Isibido Victor Jose Z. Mangaoang Desiree A. Rulloda Salvador P. Llavore,MAN,RN,RM,LPT    
6Lived Experiences on the Transition of Instructional Modalities Amidst Pandemic among Nursing Students in La UnionHannah Joy P. Ballesteros Valerie Jaybe P. Catalan Joyce F. Estonilo Jesryl Diane B. Jaravata Kristine L. Mangalao Athena Mae B. Pasabing Beimel D. Rosario Almera C. Zamora Ma. Princes A. Llarenas Jenygrace C. Marquez, MSN, RN  
7Spiritual Nursing Care Competency of Nursing Students of a Nursing School in La UnionGretchen N. Aguilar Myca Frenzel M. Calpito Airra Mae V. Dulay Chrixie Allyssa C. Gagahina Kyle Jean L. Lagleva Sheila Mae L. Miranda Charlene P. Repollo Sherwin U. Solis Rose Ann R. Tan, RN

Two of the papers presented were awarded ‘Best Poster Presentation’. The first paper is titled A Gold on the Soil: The Lived Experiences of the Herbal Medicine Users by Natasha Gazelle K. Sico (also the presenter), Ramil I. Acebuche, Princess Nicole L. Bio, Keah Charlene T. Daclan, and Russel Joyce S. Flores who were mentored by Prof. Jewell F. Llavore.

The second paper is titled Challenging Times: Burnout and Adversities Faced by Faculty Members in Nursing Education during Pandemic by John Collin B. Casilla (also the presenter), Alia Cassandra G. Bambao, Trisha Mae D. Bautista, Paula Andrea P. Dacaymat, Gamela A. Estoesta, Desserei Anne P. Lictaoa, and Jemuel L. Serdenia who were mentored by Salvador P. Llavore.

These students were accompanied by their Professors in the BS Nursing Program namely Dr. Joel C. Estacio, Sheldy M. Peralta, Jima J. Mamungay.

The Research Congress pooled together participating Higher Education Institutions namely Saint Louis University – Host Institution, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Araullo University, Benguet State University, Pangasinan State University, Saint Mary’s University, Easter College Incorporated, University of Northern Philippines, Ifugao State University, University of the Cordilleras, Manila Tytana Colleges, Urdaneta City University. (By Ayu)