Carmencita M. Abaquin is the current chair of the PRC Board of Nursing. Dr. Abaquin is an expert in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Oncology Nursing. She developed the “PREPARE ME” theory that defines the holistic approach to nursing care for cancer patients. She finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of the Philippines College of Nursing.
Abaquin is an expert in Medical Surgical Nursing with subspecialty in Oncologic Nursing, which made her known both here and abroad. She had served the University of the Philippines College of Nursing, as faculty and held the position as Secretary of the College of Nursing.
She is known as the proponent of the "Prepare Me" theory in Nursing. PREPARE ME (Holistic Nursing Interventions) are the nursing interventions provided to address the multidimensional problems of cancer patients that can be given in any setting where patients choose to be confined. This program emphasizes a holistic approach to nursing care. This paradigm is anchored on the belief that the quality of life is a multifaceted construct that encompasses the individual's capacity and abilities with an aim of enriching life when it cannot longer be prolonged. This includes proper care of the body, mind, and spirit to maintain integrity of the whole person despite limitations brought by the present situation. This can be seen with the following dimensions brought by the present situation. This can be seen with the following dimensions of man - physical, psychological, social, religious, level of independence, environment, and spiritual.
Along with her various recognition in the nursing field, Abaquin was also appointed as the chairman of the Board of Nursing and has exuded an excellent performance since then in maintaining the quality and competence of Filipino nurses across the whole country.
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