The Philippine Nursing Students Association (PNSA) and the clinical instructors of Colegio de Kidapawan organized a community outreach program at the Daycare Center in Purok Pinya, Bangsamoro Village, Singao, Kidapawan City, bringing together care, learning, and meaningful interaction with young children.
The initiative was carried out under the leadership of Maria Imelda D. Pineda, Dean of the Nursing Department, alongside School President Janice Marie R. Mearns Martinez. It brought student nurses and their instructors together in a shared effort to serve children in the community.
Through essential healthcare services and educational activities, the organizers combined attention to the children’s health with opportunities for learning and engagement. Beyond providing services, the volunteers shared their time and companionship, making personal interaction an important part of the outreach.
For the participating nursing students, the program brought the purpose of their chosen profession into a community setting. Working alongside their clinical instructors, they took part in an initiative that placed children and their needs at the center of service.
The outreach reflected a collective effort by the PNSA, clinical instructors, and school leadership to connect nursing education with community involvement. At its heart was a simple purpose: to extend care beyond the classroom and create a welcoming experience for the children of Purok Pinya.