AN ALUMNA and former faculty member of the University of Santo Tomas was bestowed the Anastacia Giron Tupaz Award.

UST College of Nursing dean Clarita Dieran Curato was recognized for her exemplary contributions in the field of nursing.

The award is the highest bestowed by the Philippine Nurses Association to an outstanding nurse who exemplifies the values and virtues of Anastacio Giron Tupas, the founder of the Filipino Nurses Association (now the Philippine Nurses Association).

The AGT was conceived not only to honor the founder of the Philippine Nurses Association and Dean of Philippine Nursing, but as reminder of the uniqueness and mobility of the profession.

To qualify for the award, the Filipino nurse should be courageous and unwavering in the face of danger and dissent.

He/she must also be calm during chaos and stress; gentle and warm where there is suffering and pain; efficient and effective and innovative.