Student nurses strengthen first aid skills through injury management workshop

Strengthening clinical competence and emergency preparedness, the Enverga University Student Nurses Association trained approximately 100 officers and members in managing musculoskeletal injuries during the “Emergency Injury Management Workshop 2026: An Introduction to First Aid–Emergency Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries” on July 28 at the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Skills Laboratory.

The workshop aimed to develop participants’ knowledge and practical first aid skills while preparing student volunteers for the upcoming College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Sportsfest and University Intramurals.

FO3 Richard Escritor, MSN, RN, served as the resource speaker and trainer. He discussed first aid principles, musculoskeletal injury assessment, patient safety, appropriate immobilization and timely interventions to prevent further injury during emergencies.

The morning session included lectures and demonstrations on proper bandaging and splinting techniques commonly used in emergency care. Participants then completed supervised return demonstrations and received immediate feedback and guidance from the trainer.

The afternoon session followed the same lecture, demonstration and return-demonstration format for another group of participants. The activity primarily served second-year nursing students preparing to begin clinical duties, while EUSNA officers and selected third- and fourth-year students also participated.

The program concluded with the presentation of a certificate of appreciation to FO3 Escritor. Through the workshop, EUSNA expanded its pool of trained first aid volunteers while strengthening participants’ teamwork, communication, clinical competence and emergency response skills.

The workshop supported Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation’s commitment to learning by doing and outcomes-oriented education by allowing nursing students to apply emergency care principles through supervised demonstrations. It also reflected the core values of Service and Excellence by preparing competent volunteers who can respond responsibly during organizational and University activities.

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being — The workshop strengthened participants’ ability to provide immediate and appropriate care for musculoskeletal injuries during emergencies.
• SDG 4: Quality Education — The activity combined lectures, demonstrations and supervised practice to develop practical clinical and first aid competencies among nursing students.