Four students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program under the College of Science won second place in the 13th Region III Interschool Nursing Quiz bee (Narsing Cabiasa 2024) held at Holy Angel University on February 15, 2024.
The annual intercollegiate competition aims to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among universities, colleges, and state universities offering BSN programs in Central Luzon.
Garnering a total of 227 points, the group, consisting of Level 3 students namely, Lean Gelomy L. Raiz and Andrea Gelle Gemicah Turaray, as well as Level 4 students Ma. Angelica R. Valdez and Chynna Jade F. Laminoza, led TSU to victory against 14 educational institutions in the region.
In an interview with the Office of Public Affairs, Raiz shared that the group was informed about the competition last January 12.
Since then, they have started reading e-books, taking test questions, and watching tutorials within the stated coverage of the guidelines which composed of all major nursing course subjects from first year to fourth year.
The competition is composed of a three-part quiz bee, preliminary, competition, and final round, with easy, average, and difficult questions.
When asked about the challenges they faced, Raiz said they did not encounter any problems because they were having fun answering questions and canceling out choices based on their collective understanding.
“It was a real surprise actually, since it was the first time that we sat together as a team since the four of us do not know each other personally,” she said.
As second placers, the TSU delegates received a trophy, medals, certificates, and a thirty percent scholarship from MERGE Review Center.
“As a group, our goal was to represent the University bearing pride, honor, and excellence. But coming into the competition, we were not expecting to win against all the competing schools naman po, knowing that our competitors probably put their best foot forward into this endeavor din,” Raiz said.
The participants were selected based on recommendations and suggestions from BSN faculty members. The final decision was made by COS Dean Prof. Mary Jane N. Rigor and Program Chairperson Prof. Regie S. Jimenez, to whom they extend their gratitude for their initiative to provide review references and support throughout the competition.
The group also acknowledges the support of their friends and families, who provided understanding and warm messages during their review period.
Last year, Raiz and Turaray won second place overall in the first Regional Battle of the Nightingales, an inter-school nursing quiz bowl held at SM City San Fernando, Pampanga.
“Nursing quiz bees promote healthy competition, which can spur participants to strive for excellence and improve their critical thinking skills. Additionally, these events help build camaraderie among participants, creating networks that can facilitate future collaboration and knowledge sharing,” Raiz said.
She shared that upon entering the competition venue, one of the participants from Centro Escolar University in Malolos recognized her and Turaray as previous competitors in the last nursing quiz bee.
“Indeed, it brings together people within the field, fostering healthy relationships with future colleagues,” she said.
The Narsing Cabiasa competition, initiated by the University of Assumption in 2009, returned this year after a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
