SLU Luminary Scholars Society

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐇𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

On November 11, The KASAMA/SSC SONAHBS Assembly sent a letter requesting for Academic Leniency and Temporary Suspension of Classes due to the widespread effects of Typhoon Uwan to the SLU Administration.

Through the sensing form, the council received numerous feedbacks from the students regarding the following issues:

𝟭. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀
𝟮. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
𝟯. 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

In light of these circumstances, the KASAMA/SSC SONAHBS Assembly respectfully endorses and echoes the following measures for consideration, in alignment with the broader call of the Executive Committee:

𝟭. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆)
𝟯. 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

We recognize that this period is crucial. However, we firmly believe that prioritizing the 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 is vital to ensuring meaningful and effective learning once regular operations resume. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Access the letter here:
https://bit.ly/CallForAcademicLeniency
https://bit.ly/CallForAcademicLeniency
https://bit.ly/CallForAcademicLeniency

✨ The wait is over... the honorary moment has arrived! ✨

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that the Luminary Scholars Society has officially sent out its invitation letters to the top 10 students per year level from each program in SONAHBS! 🎓👏

It’s official! If your name is on that letter, YOU are now part of a circle of scholars. These invitations aren't just a piece of paper, they’re a heartfelt recognition of your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.

So, go ahead and check your gmail inbox! And when you see that golden envelope, take a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come. You’ve truly earned it. 🎊

Welcome to the Luminary Scholars Society, where brilliance meets purpose. 💡

The Samahang Mag-aaral ng Nursing Academic Competence Committee, in partnership with SLU Luminary Scholars Society, will have its fifth session of Lunch and Learn focusing on creating pathophysiologies!

📝 Session 5: Patho Simplified: Making Sense of Disease Process
📅 April 27 | ⏰ 12:00 PM

✅ This activity will be facilitated by peer tutors from the Luminary Scholars Society of Nursing Department
✅ Limited slots only! Only 15 students per session will be catered.
✅ Will be in a first come, first serve basis via GForms registration.
✅ The first 15 registrants will receive a confirmation message before the session.

📍Don’t miss out on this opportunity, SNs! Register now! 🎯🍽️

Session 5: https://forms.gle/uogW6Py3VYjQ15SR9

caption by Aaron Kim Palon
pubmat by Jermaine Olive Jimenez and Deziree Aquino

📢 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗛𝗕𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

In collaboration with the Luminary Scholars Society, we are delighted to invite you to join us for an informative seminar dedicated to the critical topic of self-medication happening on 𝐀p𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐6, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) at 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐍𝐍 in 𝐑𝟑𝟎𝟎, 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐕𝐑, 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐝𝐠., 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Join us as we delve and explore the critical risks of self-medication and discuss effective strategies to avoid them. As future healthcare professionals, it is vital to understand the dangers of self-medication. It ensures safer medication practices and leading to improved health outcomes.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄
📌 https://tinyurl.com/cv2te3ct

Together, let's create a community that is safer and informed! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and play a part on making a safer healthcare environment. 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝! 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🤍

Bananas: Nature's Potassium-Powered Radiators

Bananas owe their slight radioactivity to potassium-40, a naturally occurring isotope found in potassium. This mineral is essential for health, playing a vital role in regulating heart function and muscle contractions. Luckily, the radiation emitted by bananas is so minuscule that it poses no risk to humans (US Environmental Protection Agency, 2022).

Scientists even have a quirky term for this phenomenon—the "Banana Equivalent Dose"—used to explain radiation exposure in everyday terms. Eating a banana exposes you to about 0.1 microsieverts of radiation, which is completely harmless. In fact, you'd need to eat 10 million bananas all at once for the radiation to become dangerous (National Institute of Standards and Technology, n.d.).

Proof that bananas aren’t just good for you—they’re literally glowing with health! 🍌✨

References:

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (n.d.). Radiation basics. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/radiation-basics

US Environmental Protection Agency. (2022). Ionizing radiation: Radioactive bananas. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/ionizing-radiation/radioactive-bananas

The 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 is proud to announce the second year of its outreach program through 𝙉𝘼𝙈𝙉𝘼𝙈𝘼: 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙞 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙩. It will be held tomorrow, April 6, 2025, at Barangay Happy Hollow, Baguio City, the chosen beneficiary of this initiative—touching the lives of those in need, such as indigent families and children.

In partnership with SLU - Nursing Program, City Health Services - Baguio City, Happy Hollow Barangay Officials, Summer Capital Eagles Club, United Igorots: Golden Eagles Club, United Benguet Builders: Golden Eagles Club, Nurse Pals Medical Supplies Trading, Luminary Scholars Society, SLU - Nursing Alumni Association International, and all student nurses from Levels 1-4, the organization aims to extend compassion, promote health, and bring joy through community service initiatives and health advocacy efforts.

In contrast, this outreach also serves as a platform for nursing students to practice empathy, leadership, and hands-on community involvement beyond the four walls of the classroom.

It is not just about giving material aid, but about fostering meaningful connections, raising awareness on health issues, and empowering the community through education and presence.

IN PHOTOS | Lunch and Learn Session 4

Last March 29, 2025, the Samahang Mag-aaral ng Nursing - Academic Competence Committee, in partnership with SLU Luminary Scholars Society, held their fourth session at the 5th floor of Diego Silang Building for "Kardex & Endorsement: Guide to Patient Handovers."

The session was attended by student nurses from different levels of the Nursing program.

Ms. Shaina Irene Magno from BSN 4 led the session on how to properly endorse patients from different wards to another, as well as proper documentation via Kardex.

This session was facilitated by Academic Competence Committee Members LJ Harry Manansala, Alyssa Chang, and Jhianne Mylz Parañal, together with Renee Rio Picpican, the Academic Competence Coordinator.

THE FIRST TRANSFUSION THAT SPARKED PROGRESS

In 1492, Pope Innocent VIII fell into a coma, and Abraham Myere of Balmes attempted to revive him by transfusing blood from three young boys. With no understanding of circulation or blood types, the procedure failed, resulting in the deaths of both the donors and the pope.

It wasn’t until the 1600s that scientists, such as William Harvey, uncovered the basics of blood circulation, leading to early animal-to-human transfusions. Further breakthrough came in 1901 when Karl Landsteiner discovered blood types, enabling safe human-to-human transfusions. Today, modern medicine ensures that blood donation is a safe, lifesaving act.

What once ended in tragedy now saves millions of lives each year. By donating blood, one becomes a part of a life-giving history.

Read more about the history of blood transfusion at: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-8435-0_9





By: Steffi Kimayong 💉

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙣𝙙. -𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙨

Samahang Mag-aaral ng Nursing believes that kindness, compassion, and service extend beyond hospital walls. Through NAMNAMA, we were able to uplift communities and create ripples of hope and healing that continue far beyond what we can see. Help us in making these happen again in NAMNAMA Year 2: Dalluyon Ti Ayat (Waves of Love)✨

You can still drop off your donations at the SMN Office at the 5th floor of Adenauer Building until April 2, 2025.

🌟 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨: 𝙁𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 💗✨

"It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." – Mother Teresa

In a world that often feels divided, kindness has the power to unite. This is more than a donation drive—it’s a mission of compassion, solidarity, and hope for those in need.

As we prepare for our upcoming outreach program this April, this donation drive serves as an extension activity to gather resources and support. Every contribution will go directly to the beneficiaries, ensuring they receive the help they need.

Our target beneficiaries are families in Happy Hollow, Baguio City. Join us in extending a helping hand—your generosity through in-kind donations will bring comfort, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.

📍 Drop-off points:
📌 SMN Office, Adenaeur Building, 5th Floor, A501
📌 Executive Committee Members / Level Representatives

The outreach planning is still ongoing, but our goal remains clear: to extend care beyond hospital walls and classrooms, embodying the true essence of service.

As future nurses and compassionate individuals, we are called to serve not just in hospitals, but in our communities. Let’s be the heart that beats for others, the hands that heal, and the hope that uplifts.

💖 Every act of kindness, no matter how small, creates ripples of change. Together, let’s turn generosity into action and make a lasting difference!