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• History of Nursing in the Philippines

  Since the beginning of time, nursing practice in the Philippines has been shaped by different colonies, cultures and societies and by the changes within those societies
• WOMEN did not have much opportunity to be formally educated in schools because only a limited number of Filipino women received primary education in charitable institutions established by Spaniards, this trend continued during the Spanish colonial era
• During the Philippine revolution, FILIPINO WOMEN also became the providers of care for wounded revolutionaries.
• During the American period in the Philippines, Filipino women were given the chance to become educated as nurses, guided by their AMERICAN NURSE and missionary mentors, until nursing became a full-pledged profession in the Philippines.
• Early Beliefs and Practices

  The early Filipinos subscribed to superstitious belief and practices in relation to health and sickness.
• We believed that disease was caused to be either by another person, who was an enemy, or a witch, or evil spirits (mangkukulam or mangagaway).
• We, Filipino's believed in special God's of healing with the priest-physician (word doctor) if they use leaves or roots, they were called herb doctors (herbolarios) or one who practiced witchcraft. Midwives assisted in childbirth.
• During, labor, the "mabuting hilot" (good midwife) was called in.
• Spanish Colonial Rule (1521 - 1898)

  Nursing has manifested through simple nutrition, wound care, and taking care of an ill member of the family. Certain practices when taking care of a sick individuals entails interventions from babaylan (priest physicians) or albularyo (herb doctor).
• In 1578, male nurses were acknowledged as Spanish Friars' assistants for caring sick individuals in the hospital.
• Philippine Revolution (1896-1898)

  The war between Philippines and Spain emerges which resulted to significant number of casualties. With this, many women have assumed the role of nurses in order to assist the wounded soldiers. Women transformed their homes into quarters to nurse Filipino soldiers and revolutionaries.
• Melchora Aquino, also known as the "mother of the Philippine Revolution". She was a supporter of the revolution by providing food, shelter and care for those revolutionaries who became sick or wounded.
• What was the time period of American Colonial Rule in the Philippines?

  1898-1946
• How did the presence of Americans influence the development of nursing in the Philippines?

  Americans acted as nurse mentors for Filipina women, helping to professionalize nursing.
• American Colonial Rule (1898-1946)

  The presence of Americans played a vital role in influencing the development of nursing into a profession. Nurses and missionaries from the United States came to act as nurse mentors for the Filipina women. Nursing education, like teaching and missionary work in the Philippines. Building of many hospitals where American nurses took charge and Filipino women began to learn under careful eyes
• Who came to the Philippines to act as nurse mentors?

  Nurses and missionaries from the United States
• What role did American nurses play in the establishment of nursing education in the Philippines?

  They took charge of building hospitals and provided education to Filipino women.
• What were the key developments in nursing during the American Colonial Rule in the Philippines?

  • Influence of American nurses as mentors
  • Establishment of nursing schools
  • Growth in the number of Filipina women pursuing nursing
  • Construction of hospitals managed by American nurses
• How did the growth of nursing schools affect Filipina women's aspirations?

  It led to more Filipina women seeking to become nurses and learn about opportunities in the United States.
• What did Filipinos learn about the United States during this period?

  They learned about the opportunities that the country could hold for them.
• Post-Colonial Philippines (1946)

  Exportation of Filipino nurses to USA continues. Filipino nurses being trained by the American Nurses were the perfect candidates to assist the US and other countries experiencing post-World War II nurses' shortages.