Caring for Goodness

The collaboration between the Filipino Nursing Diaspora Network and Shearwater Health, known as the Caring for Goodness program, marks a significant advancement in nursing development within the Philippines. With two key projects at its core, the program aims to catalyze transformative change in the country’s nursing sector.

At the heart of the initiative lies the Emerging Clinical Nursing Education Series (ECNES), strategically designed to enhance the quality of clinical nursing education. Through targeted seminars delivered by Filipino nursing educators (4 in Australia and 1 in the United States), ECNES equipped the next generation of 162 Filipino nurses with essential practical skills and competencies, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver top-notch patient care amidst evolving healthcare demands.

Complementing ECNES is the Visiting Professor Project, which fosters knowledge exchange and mentorship. This project invites Filipino nurse experts—Professor Rozzano Locsin, RN, PhD, FAAN, and Professor Violeta Lopez, RN, PhD, FACN—from the diaspora to share their global perspectives and expertise with 10 local institutions. The project enriches the academic environment and provides valuable mentorship opportunities for the Filipino nursing community by facilitating interactions between visiting professors and local counterparts.

Together, these initiatives underscore the Caring for Goodness program’s commitment to shaping a robust future for nursing in the Philippines. Through education, mentorship, and leveraging the collective expertise of the Filipino nursing diaspora, the program aims to elevate standards and drive positive change in the country’s healthcare landscape.