Jesson Butcon, RN PhD of the Hongkong Polytechnic University presented a paper in the conference plenary entitled, "Scholarship and Nursing Development in the Philippines" and did a concurrent presentation in the Congress on the topics "Defining Transitional Palliative Care from a Health Social Perspective".
While Jordan Salvador, RN, PhD of Dammam University did a podium presentation in the conference entitled, "Abakada Ina (ABC's of Motherhood): Exploring the Lived Experiences of Teenage Mothers"
The Asian conference was hosted by STTI Chi Delta Chapter, Yerevan State Armenian-American Medical College Erebouni in collaboration with the Asia Region of the Honour Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) with the theme "Global Nursing Partnership for Global Health". On the other hand, the Third International Nursing Congress was hosted by the Ministry of Health RA, Ministry of Education and Science RA, Armenian Association of Nursing Administrators, Yerevan State Armenian-American Medical College Erebouni in collaboration with the Global Education Development Institute (GEDI) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) who congress theme is "Nursing: Education Related to Fatigue, safety and Outcomes".
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Jordan Salvador and Jesson Butcon together with STTI President, Hester Klopper |
On September 29, 2015, both Jordan and Jesson had a one day pleasure and relaxing trip to Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh. The trip included visits to historical monuments and sightseeing of Armenia where they got acquainted with the traditional Armenian cuisine.