About PADCENS (Formerly ADNEP)

The association formerly known as the Association of Diabetes Nurse Educators of the Philippines, Inc (ADNEP) is an organization who lived by Dr Ricardo E. Fernando's crusade of "An Empowered Nation Against Diabetes."

Dr. Ricardo E. Fernando strongly believed that nurses are integral part of the diabetes team. He started to train nurses from Mary Johnston   Hospital in 1971 to help address the growing population of   people with diabetes. Dr. Fernando, with a group of nurses from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Memorial Hospital (UERMMMC) headed by Dean Carmelita C. Divinagracia, drafted and implemented the first curriculum for Diabetes Nurse Educators of the Philippines in 1991.

ADNEP was formally organized and registered at Securities and   Exchange Commission on February 15, 1993.

ADNEP is recognized by Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) as one of the nursing specialty groups and an Accredited PRC-CPD Provider.

Through the guidance of dedicated advisers, ADNEP volunteers continued to conduct the Post Graduate Diabetes Education Training (now known as Diabetes Education Training Program for Registered Nurses, Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians and Allied Health Care Professionals).

In 2006 in partnership with the Philippine Association of Diabetes Educators, Inc. (PADE), the training program started accepting other health care professionals. Implementation of two training per year started in 2007. Regional training was first conducted in Kidapawan City through the efforts of Drs Grace Aquitania and Flora Mae Zambrano-Jacobo.

Due to the growing recognition for the essential role of diabetes educator, the clamor for regional training begins.  Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Bukidnon, Batangas, Cavite, Tarlac, Dagupan, General Santos, Daet and Masbate are the provinces targeted for the training implementation. All regional trainings were coordinated and spearheaded by the ISDFI Alumni and partner organizations like the Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines (NDAP), Davao Chapter.

Vision

A leading association of globally competent diabetes nurse educators moving people to action towards high level of wellness

Mission

Empower diabetes nurse educators to move people towards the promotion of health and prevention and control of diabetes through education, research, and multi-sectoral collaboration

Goals:

Core Values

The logo of the Association shall be in circular form bearing the words PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION NURSE SPECIALISTS, INC. It is represented by a pair of extended hands upholding a lighted lamp with a heart resting above central to it. The raised hands symbolize the respect that we put in the nursing knowledge, which is represented by the light from the lamp. Care and education are given with love, which is articulated by the heart. Biblically, the heart is accepted as the seat of man’s intelligence and is therefore placed superior to the lamp and the hands. The colors green, gold, and red represent hope, prosperity, and compassion respectively.


FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS: 

Diabetes Education Training Program

A 15-day intensive training program that aims to equip nurses with basic knowledge about diabetes and its management which they can use to educate their clients. It is conducted twice a year (April and September) in Marikina City.  Regional training may be offered upon request.

Diabetes Education Update

A seminar workshop being offered to registered nurses, nursing graduates, nursing students and other healthcare professionals to keep them abreast on the current trends and updates on diabetes education.

Annual General Assembly

An annual gathering of PADCENS (formerly ADNEP) members for continued professional and personal development focusing on diabetes education.

Joint Annual Convention

A joint activity of PADCENS and Philippine Association of Diabetes Educators (PADE) that is open for all health care professionals for updates on diabetes education, care and management.

PADCENS MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION

A.    Regular Member. Any registered nurse who has completed the qualifications and requirements set in Article III Sections 1 and 2 and has paid the required dues.

·        Must be a Registered Nurse in the Philippines with current and valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID;

·       Must have completed the Diabetes Education Training for Nurses conducted by  PADCENS, or its equivalent as determined by the Board of Trustees;

·        Must be a member in good standing of the Accredited Professional Organization (APO); and

·        Must possess good moral character.

·        Must attend the Annual General Assembly; and

·       Must have Continuing Professional Developments on diabetes care and education conducted by PADCENS or its equivalent as determined by the Board of Trustees.

 

B.    Non-Resident Regular Member. Any registered nurse who does not reside in the Philippines, completed the qualifications and requirements set in Article III Sections 1 and 2, and paid the required dues.

 

C.    Associate Member. Any registered nurse who completed the didactics of Diabetes Education Training (DET) conducted by PADCENS or who has attended training in diabetes care and education conducted by other institutions recognized by the Board of Trustees and has paid required dues.


D.   Honorary Member. Any individual who has rendered valuable service to the Association in the attainment of its vision, mission, and goals confirmed by a Board Resolution.


E  Lifetime Member. Any individual who has been any of the following: founder of the Association; past national president; or a regular member who have rendered active and continuous service for ten consecutive years to the Association after paying the required lifetime membership dues as recommended by the Chair of Committee on Membership and Chapter Accreditation.