In celebration of BiPSU's recent batch of newly licensed nurses who achieved an impressive 100% passing rate in the 2024 Philippine Nurses' Licensure Examination, BiPSU hosted a testimonial dinner on January 15 at the university gymnasium.

This event, led by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), provided newly licensed nurses with an opportunity to share their journeys and celebrate their achievements in the presence of their friends, family, mentors, and former colleagues.

In addition, prior to the testimonial dinner, a seminar titled 'Empowering Future Nurses: Transition from Education to Employment' was held in the morning. Following this, a parade attended by all nursing students and the newly licensed nurses took place in the town in the afternoon.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Jovy Dia R. Saniel, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, acknowledged the difficult journey faced by the newly licensed nurses and she also highlighted their success as a result of the combined support from faculty, administration, fellow students, and parents, stressing that their achievement demonstrated the power of hard work and collaboration.

“The journey to becoming a licensed nurse has not been easy, but with the support of faculty, administration, fellow students, and their proud parents, these graduates have succeeded,” she said. “This accomplishment shows that with hard work and support, great things are possible—congratulations to all, and best of luck in your nursing careers.”

During the ceremony, BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. commended the newly licensed nurses, noting that their success reflects BiPSU’s vision of becoming an internationally recognized university while fulfilling its mission to develop skilled individuals dedicated to making relevant contributions to society.

"Congratulations to our newly licensed nurses, you are the embodiment of what it means to be a true #WoWBiPSUnista, and your success is a shining manifestation of BiPSU’s vision: to become an internationally recognized university, attuned to both local and global needs,” he mentioned.

Moreover, university key officials also attended the said activity, including Hon. Jean Clare Diu, Board of Regents (BOT) private sector representative; Dr. Erwin G. Salvatierra, vice president for Student and External Affairs (VP SEA); Hon. Vennie G. Coton, faculty regent and dean of the School of Criminal Justice Education (SCJE); Mrs. Marilyn Ignacio, university registrar; and Hon. Aluah Kane Cabalhin, student regent.

In his testimony, Mr. Mark Jordan C. Pestaño, one of the newly licensed nurses, highlighted three key factors that played a crucial role in his success and will undoubtedly serve as valuable guidance for other nursing students aspiring to become licensed professionals.

"Three things that helped me and will surely help future exam takers pass and secure their status as newly licensed nurses are: first, plan everything before you leave your house for the review; second, never leave a day without studying; and third, never lose faith and always believe in God."

It’s worth noting that, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), BiPSU achieved a 100% passing rate for first-time takers in the November 2024 Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE), with 56 new registered nurses, surpassing the national passing rate of 84.99%.

[This aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.]