EUSNA aids blood donation drive 2025
Enverga University Student Nurses Association assisted in the Mobile Blood Donation Drive 2025 on Oct. 3 at the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation gymnasium to help ensure safe and efficient blood collection for patients needing transfusions during medical procedures, emergencies and treatment of chronic illnesses.
The activity ran from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the annual EUPHISMET blood donation tradition that aims to help maintain a stable blood supply.
A total of 20 EUSNA officers and student volunteers supported the event by preparing the venue, arranging chairs and tables for donors and medical staff, and assisting in the screening process. Volunteers took initial vital signs, recorded weight and gathered donor information to help determine eligibility for donation.
Student nurses also assisted in donor aftercare by monitoring final vital signs, giving immediate support when needed and providing health education on post-donation care and the value of regular blood donation.
Higher-year nursing students coordinated with EUPHISMET personnel to help maintain an efficient workflow throughout the activity, while EUSNA officers supervised volunteers and ensured proper care for donors.
“The activity allowed us to apply our nursing skills while serving the community and ensuring donor safety,” a student volunteer said.
Organizers said the drive benefited patients who need blood transfusions for surgeries, trauma cases, anemia, cancer and other medical conditions. Donors also received health screening and gained greater awareness of the benefits of blood donation.
The activity further strengthened the communication, teamwork and basic clinical care skills of EUSNA members while reinforcing collaboration between student organizations and university health partners. EUPHISMET and the Department Student Council provided the materials and supplies, so the activity incurred no expenses.
The activity reflected the University’s commitment to Service, Excellence and Mindfulness by allowing nursing students to support a life-saving health initiative through hands-on care. It also embodied outcomes-oriented and student-centered education by giving learners practical clinical experience while serving the wider community.
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: The blood donation drive supported access to safe blood and promoted health awareness among donors and volunteers.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: The activity gave nursing students real-world learning experiences that strengthened their clinical and interpersonal skills.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Collaboration among EUSNA, EUPHISMET and the Department Student Council helped deliver a meaningful community health initiative.
