NAME: Jeyra Ellaine G.
Castillo SECTION:BSN 2H; GROUP 2
DATE: October 9,2024 AREA: Brgy. Dadap
I. OBJECTIVES OF THE DAY
·Introduce ourselves as student nurses from Saint Mary's University to the barangay officials and
community members.
· Build trust and rapport with the local community to ensure collaboration during our community duties.
·Assess the community environment and conditions for future health interventions.
· Begin planning for health education, particularly for children and vulnerable groups.
II. CATEGORIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE
The Barangay Hall of Brgy. Dadap was clean and comfortable, providing a conducive
environment for our community duty. The barangay also had a spacious court where we initially stayed
upon our arrival. The head of the barangay and other barangay officials were extremely kind, welcoming
us warmly and making us feel at ease. They were very approachable, ready to assist us in any way
possible, which made the start of our community engagement smooth and positive. Their hospitality
helped us establish a good connection right from the beginning, setting the tone for our future activities
in the community.
III. PERFORMANCE
On October 9, 2024, we had our first community duty at Brgy. Dadap, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya.
When we arrived, our group, along with our Clinical Instructors (CIs), stayed at the large and clean
barangay court while our CIs spoke with the barangay head. This gave us time to observe the area, which
looked organized and welcoming.
After about an hour, each group was called to meet the barangay head and officials. This was an
important step in starting our community duty, as building trust with the local leaders is key to doing our
work well in the community. We introduced ourselves as student nurses from Saint Mary’s University,
and the officials were very supportive, making us feel comfortable and ready for our tasks. The barangay
officials asked us what type of health teaching we could provide, especially for children. We decided to
perform a short skit based on the popular toothpaste commercial, "Brush Brush 3 times a day," to teach
proper dental care. After our presentation, the officials asked us some questions about it, allowing us to
explain further and engage with them. This activity gave us a chance to practice teaching health topics in
a simple and fun way.
Once all the groups finished their presentations, our CI gathered us for a short meeting. The plan
was to visit the homes assigned to each group and assess the health needs of the community. However, as
we were getting ready to leave, it started to rain heavily. Because of this, our CIs decided it would be
better to go back to school. Instead of the home visits, we had a practice session on the bag technique,
which is an important nursing skill for community work. Even though we couldn’t complete the home
visits, the day was still a good learning experience. We were able to meet the barangay leaders, practice
our health teaching, and work on important nursing skills. This experience also taught us the importance
of being flexible and ready to adapt when plans change unexpectedly.
IV. INSIGHTS AS STUDENT NURSE
Our first community duty at Brgy. Dadap gave us a real understanding of what community health
nursing is like. The warm welcome from the barangay officials showed us how important it is to have
good relationships with the local leaders. These connections are key to making sure we can help the
community effectively and work smoothly with them. The change in plans because of the rain also taught
us a big lesson being flexible and ready to adapt when things don’t go as expected is a skill we need as
future nurses. Even though we didn’t get to do the home visits, we still learned a lot by practicing the bag
technique and interacting with the officials. It showed us that every situation, whether it goes as planned
or not, can still offer valuable learning experiences. This day reminded us that in nursing, we always need
to be prepared for the unexpected and make the most of every opportunity.
V. VISUAL EVIDENCE
The picture shows us riding a jeepney back to SMU
because it started to rain. We were supposed to have a home visit that day as part of our community
health nursing work. However, because of the rain, we had to cancel the visit and go back to school. Even
though it was disappointing, it reminded us that things don’t always go as planned in our fieldwork.
While on the jeep, we took the chance to review our notes and talk about what we would do for the home
visits once the weather got better.
