Through its School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) spotlighted the evolving role of nurses in a technology-advanced world through a forum titled "Nursing Amid AI and Global Citizenship" on April 29 held at the university gymnasium.

Gathering the nursing students, faculty members and university officials for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and professional inspiration, the event featured Dr. Carl E. Balita, a nationally recognized educator, nurse and entrepreneur, whose lecture deepened the participants’ understanding of how artificial intelligence, innovation and global awareness are reshaping the nursing profession.

“Technology will continue to transform healthcare, but it will never replace the compassion, critical thinking, and ethical grounding of a nurse,” Dr. Balita said. “The challenge is not to compete with AI, but to work alongside it—bringing humanity into innovation.”

Anchored on BiPSU’s commitment to relevant and transformative education, the activity emphasized the importance of preparing future nurses not only as skilled health practitioners, but also as compassionate, globally minded, and ethically grounded professionals capable of responding to modern healthcare challenges.

“This undertaking speaks directly to the kind of nursing professionals we hope to form here at BiPSU, nurses who are competent in their field, responsive to the demands of a changing world, and grounded in service,” Prof. Victor C. Cañezo Jr., university president, expressed.

Moreover, an open forum where nursing students directly engaged with Dr. Balita was conducted, wherein they raised questions on ethical dilemmas in AI-assisted healthcare, global mobility of nurses, and the future of patient-centered care.

Through initiatives like this, BiPSU advances its SNHS students by bridging industry expertise and classroom learning, equipping its students to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare while remaining dedicated to service and compassion.

This event underscores the university’s continuing thrust to weave academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility into its nursing education.

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