IGH Newsletter

Nurse of the Month

Shared Value: Everyone Matters If you know Owen, you love Owen. He is positive, kind and uplifting to everyone he meets. He takes his
craft very seriously and believes in his soul that he has a responsibility to help those around him--

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whether that means he helps them heal physically or just an opportunity to pray for them. Owen

ta comes from a healthcare family, and it has been a long-time dream for him to be a USRN. He has
worked very hard to get here. He volunteered for a full year before getting a paying job as a nurse in
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the Philippines, and there are countless patients he helped cover costs for during his volunteer time
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simply because he believed it was the right thing to do. He was always asking his mom for his
allowance money early so he could cover medication and IV Fluids for those in need. If that’s not a
heart of gold, I don’t know what is. It is no surprise that Owen gets so many shoutouts from his
patients. They say things like “Tristan is on top of everything. I never had to ask for anything twice
and he anticipated all our needs. I had the best experience at Tacoma General because of Tristan”.
His team members consistently recognize him for being “the first to check in with his peers, the first to
offer a helping hand, and the one always going above and beyond”. Owen, your hard work, passion
and dedication are truly inspiring. Your attitude of
gratitude also permeates every conversation and it’s
an honor to hear you talk about your dreams and goals.
It’s true that good things come to those who work
hard, but I believe the best things come to those who
remain humble and grateful, and you, my friend, are
such an asset to IGH and the entire MultiCare team.
Thank you for being you.

Visa Updates
The October Visa bulletin just came out, and for the EB-3 category in the Philippines, the final action date is now
November 15, 2022. This shows the usual progress we see at the start of the new fiscal year.
We are extremely excited to announce that the following 58 nurses have had their I-140 approved this month:

Faith Angeli G. Esguerra John Henry Vinuya Madonna Bee Penetrante Rachel S. Elgincolin
Eugenio Jr. Gatpatan Jomarld A. Rosales Ma. Janelyn A. Benito Rouie Jean Sindac
Greco Constantine Dulnuan Jose Carlo G. Aban Mary Grace Carlos Rachell Yu Reyna
Grace Shiel S. Colina Jose Matthew C. Amper Mervie V Gomez Rachel C. Goza
J. Patrick Tuason Reyes Karl Patrick U. Serrano Marites U. Ordillo Salvation Mae Santos
Jay-Anne Rapano Vega Julie Anne Suropia Dalisay Nicel Shayne Vinoya Reginson M. Broas
Jean Gelbolingo Karen Joyce Paraan Melody De Rojas Redzmar Ahadi
Jean C. Lardizabal Lutche Banquisio Mia Jane Asuncion Rey Villaber
Jeniffer May Hizon Gamilla Laurence Joy A. Estuit Mary Cherish Saguinsin Regine Beneth Fabian
Jennifer Claro Cañete Leah Fruto Velasco Pinky Marie Cacatian Rosemarie Tejano
Jennifer E. Pinongcos Leanne Karen R. Dinopol Nellie Rose B. Mercado Verli Joy Faelnar
Jinamae Orencia Estornino Marife Sacay Estuye Nikki C. Hilario Schwency Lerios Dumlao
Jonnaliz C. Nicolas Marrion Angelo Pablo Norlito Aqui Gaspar Rochelle Mai P. Gellegani
Joanna Kristie Gallardo Louielin Dianne P. Dayag Rachel Joy J. Picio Rose May Garcia Canlas
John James Apostol Shiela T. Limbaga

Things to Note
Spokane Area: Puget Sound Area:
10/5 - Zombie Crawl 10/5- MHS Breast Health Walk
10/12- The Great Pumpkin Race and Family Carnival 10/19- Zoo Boo @ Point Defiance Zoo
10/31- IGH USRN Virtual Costume Contest 10/24-27: Tacoma Holiday Festival @ Tacoma Dome
11/20 - Friendsgiving Celebration 10/31- IGH USRN Virtual Costume Contest
11/19 - Friendsgiving Celebration
General Reminders:
IMPORTANT!! Bullhorn, a new end-to-end system for IGH, is going live on October 7th which means there is a new timesheet
deadline--Mondays at 8:59PM PST. This deadline starts on Monday, Oct 14th for the week 10/6-10/12 hours. Any hours submitted
after this deadline will be paid out the following weeks payroll.
Your Washington state license expires every year on your birthday. If your birthday is coming up, please make sure you are renewing
with plenty of time.
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Things to Celebrate
September was another exciting month as Cohort 6 graduated Grit
Academy! We are so impressed and proud of the dedication and
resilience you have each shown over the last few months. A big
congrats to the following winners in their respective categories:
Best in Theoretical: Carlo A. Banzuela & Mary Bless Fernandez
Best in Simulation: Mae Angelie Y. Regondola
Core Values Exemplar: Milagros Bulosan Abeto
Grit Learner: Jackylyn Nitro

Big congratulations to the following nurses for receiving

recognition last month: Rachelle Caparas, MJ Cuso, Edmar
Baricante, & Jill Satinitgan!

Dr. A will be presenting the groundbreaking work done at Grit Academy at two

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and how it has significantly enhanced the competencies of our Internationally
Educated Nurses (IENs) before they transition to the US healthcare system.

September 27: ANAMass - Fall Conference in Boston

October 27-30: Elsevier International Nursing Education Conference- Singapore
New Initiatives at Grit Academy:
1) Global Relations for Innovative Training (GRIT) Connect: A networking platform for collaboration with local nursing schools and hospitals
in the Philippines, aimed at giving back to the nursing community by sharing our cutting-edge simulation technology and training expertise.
2) GRIT Reignite: A refresher program designed for Grit Academy alumni awaiting deployment, ensuring they maintain their competencies
and remain fully prepared for their transition to clinical practice.

Katie thoroughly enjoyed this last month with all the opportunities she had to see our nurses at in-person events! Our PSR Nurses had a get together with
managers and peers at the park, several went over to Rhose’s for lunch, there was an FAAIE Filipino event put on in Spokane, and, of course, the Washington
State Fair (MHS provided each nurse with entrance tickets!) It was a busy month of fun!

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Rhose’s House