The incidence of dengue has become a serious health concern in many areas around the world. The increasing number of dengue cases are said to be the result of rapid population growth and climate change. This study assessed the incidence of dengue in Ozamiz City, Philippines. It also determined the relationship of climatic factors on dengue incidence reported in the area. Documentary analysis was done in seven hospitals to identify the incidence of dengue in the city. Pearson's correlation was used to determine the association between climatic factors and dengue incidence. Multiple regression analysis was also used as a statistical model. A total of 1,908 dengue cases were reported from January 2008 to September 2013. Majority of the patients belonged to the age group of 1-10 years. Maximum number of cases was seen in 2010 (398 cases) which was highest in the month of January (215 cases). Out of the total 1,908 cases, 821 (43.03%) were dengue hemorrhagic fever, 781 (40.93%) were dengue fever and 306 (16.04%) were dengue shock syndrome. Among the 51 Barangays in the City, Barangay Aguada has the highest number of 186 cases (9.75%). Of all climatic factors, only relative humidity has a positive correlation with dengue incidence. Vector control and education campaign needs should be assessed as these factors may significantly influence the occurrence of dengue in the city. Strategic plans and measures for dengue prevention need to be implemented targeting young population.

A reliable set of nursing skills is essential in delivering high quality health care to patients. However, apart from exceptional knowledge and nursing abilities, a health service provider should have the compassion and empathy to better relate and serve their patients. These ideal characteristics of a nursing professional are developed during the formative years while studying in an academic system. Yet, a lot of nursing institutions are still using the traditional paradigm, which may not support a holistic approach in developing nursing students. This traditional pedagogy is reinforced by the nursing institution's vision statement. The aim of this article is to present and discuss in what way a paradigm shift that aims at restructuring the nursing vision statement from the Kuhnian circle viewpoint, is essential to invigorate a nursing pedagogy that fosters a holistic approach to nursing education in which compassion and care are expressed as ideals of nursing education.