Healing hands, caring hearts

TDT | Manama

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In a world where compassion and dedication often collide, a Filipino nurse couple is making a big difference beyond their demanding hospital duties in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

They found common ground and a common mission to make a difference. Meet Gilbert and Rachelle Salacup, a power couple who’s journey in healthcare goes beyond the hospital walls. Together they’ve made their lives work to give back to their families and community.

With hearts full of empathy and a love for healing they have touched so many lives.

They show us that nursing is not just about the care they give but more so about the love they can share with those they serve.

Inspirations

In health care’s rigorous realm, Gilbert and Rachelle found out not just colleagues, but a kindred spirit, a companion, and a love that mended each other – and continues to inspire those around them.

Their story encourages us all to remember that amidst the most challenging circumstances, human connection and genuine compassion can flourish, bring healing and hope to a world desperately in need of both.

Driven by a deep sense of community and a desire to give back, this dedicated Filipino nurse couple divide the responsibilities of raising two kids with the challenges of living abroad, together, they have forged a partnership founded on love and mutual respect.

Beyond their demanding roles, they have committed themselves to mentoring aspiring nurses, sharing their skills and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Founding pillars

According to Julius Jude P. Mamaclay, the president of Philippine Nurses Association of Bahrain (PNAB), Gilbert and Rachelle are one of the founding pillars of PNAB.

Their contributions to the organization was so immense especially with the Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) for nurses which started in 2016.

Approximately 100 Registered Nurses passed the SPLBE because of their assistance in the Nursing review.

Their role as mentors indeed instrumental in enabling these individuals to reach their licensure objectives.

The SPLBE primary objective is to benefit qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by providing them with accessible opportunities to obtain or renew their professional licenses.

Joyce Magdalena G. Bagang, 37 years old of Remedios, Lubao, Pampanga, is the top 2 in the Nursing SPLBE last year.

She took the licensure examination last year under the mentorship of Gilbert and Rachelle.

“I could not have achieved this goal without the help of our lecturers, Mr. Gilbert Salacup and Mrs. Rachelle Salacup, who have been exceptional mentors throughout my review journey,” she said. “Mr. Gilbert Salacup has played an instrumental role in our success story. He has made a significant impact on students’ lives, motivating us to strive for excellence.”

Grateful

As one of his former students, Joyce was truly grateful for the time and effort he dedicated in teaching them.

“He implemented diverse learning methods that facilitated our understanding of complex subjects, particularly in Medical and Surgical topics,” she said.

Successfully passing the board examination demands significant strength and courage, marking a remarkable achievement for an OFW.

Journey

This journey has been particularly challenging, necessitating resilience, determination, hard work, and unwavering commitment.

It is undoubtedly a substantial challenge. Furthermore, obtaining your license will indeed unlock numerous career advancement opportunities.

Both Gilbert and Rachelle contributions have been pivotal in enhancing the learning experience for nursing students over the years.