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Seven alumni members of the nursing department of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (then College) decided to establish a nursing organization shortly after they graduated to promote lifelong friendship. In establishing the organization, a few things were considered: hazing must not be a part of the admission criterion; organization may be established in other schools; a potential student-alumni involvement continuum, and a Greek-letter culture.
So in 8 December 1993, Beta Nu Delta Nursing Society was founded. The founding was historic as this Society was the first Greek-letter nursing organization in the Philippines.
Among other things, the Society resides on college and university campuses, as a guest of the host institution. No individual shall be denied membership in Beta Nu Delta because of race, religion, national origin or sex.
There are three (3) classes of membership: undergraduate, graduate and honorary.
Each chapter is required to have an active chapter adviser.
Vision Statement: As a leading nursing organization, Beta Nu Delta inspires and encourages its members to achieve the highest moral, cultural and intellectual level in the nursing profession.
Mission Statement: Beta Nu Delta is a national nursing organization that enriches the lives of both its collegiate and alumni members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning, caring and service.
Core Values:Leadership, Caring, Excellence, Knowledge, Teamwork
Position Statements:No to Hazing, No to Alcoholic Drinking and Drug Abuse, No to Sexual Abuse
Heptagon:Symbolizing the seven (7) founding members of the Society--Allan Manga, Freddie Siao, Francis Deposa, FJ Babate, Lawrence Cortes, Julius Aquino, Jesse James Diez.
Caduceus:Representing the old symbolism of the nursing profession
Celtic cross:Christian roots of the nursing profession and the Christian orientation of the founding members
Blue:The official color of the Society
Greek-letters BND:Representing the three (3) cardinal virtues of the Society--knowledge, caring and excellence
Vita Donum Dei (motto) Life is a Gift from God
Patrons of the Society Florence Nightingale (May 12) and St. Camillus de Lellis (July 18).
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