UPHSD Calamba - Nightingale Society

✨ A moment of pride, purpose, and new beginnings ✨
Last May 9, 2026, we gathered to celebrate the success of the 19th Ring and Pin Ceremony and the 21st Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony — a remarkable milestone symbolizing dedication, compassion, and commitment to the noble profession of nursing. 🩺🕯️

With the theme “Answering the Call: Embracing Compassion, Commitment, and Care,” the event highlighted the true essence of service with heart and purpose.

Graced by the inspiring presence of our guest speaker, Carl E. Balita, who emphasized our CALLING: commitment for compassion to care— reminding us of our power to help, perpetually in life. Through his message to H.E.L.P. — Heal, Educate, Lead, and Pray — we are guided to grow as compassionate, lifelong learners and purpose-driven future nurses.

As candles were lit and pins were proudly worn, a new generation of future healthcare professionals took a meaningful step closer to their dreams. May this journey continue to be guided by knowledge, empathy, and unwavering faith. 💚

Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses and future nurses who continue to embody compassion, resilience, and selfless service. 💙🩺

This celebration is dedicated not only to the profession we aspire to uphold, but also to the people who helped shape us along the way.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our Dean, faculty members, and clinical instructors for your unwavering support, guidance, patience, and dedication in molding us into compassionate and competent future healthcare professionals. Your teachings and encouragement continue to inspire us to serve with excellence and heart.

May we all continue to heal, comfort, and make a difference in every life we touch. 🌍✨

With grateful hearts and unwavering determination, we proudly celebrate the 19th Capping and Pinning Ceremony and the 21st Ring and Pin Ceremony this May 9, 2026. 🩺

This special milestone symbolizes our dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the noble profession of nursing. Every sleepless night, duty, examination, and sacrifice has led us to this memorable moment—bringing us one step closer to becoming future Registered Nurses.

As we receive our caps, pins, and rings, may we continue to uphold compassion, excellence, integrity, and genuine service in every life we encounter.

To our families, friends, professors, and clinical instructors, thank you for your endless support and guidance throughout our journey.

Here’s to the future nurses who are ready to care, heal, and serve with purpose.