Fidela B.
Ansale
April 2026
Fidela B.
Ansale
,
RN, MAN, DScN
Capitol University - College of Health Sciences
Cagayan De Oro
,
Misamis Oriental
Philippines
Her leadership creates an environment where collaboration, critical thinking, and professional integrity flourish.
Fidela is being chosen as a DAISY Nurse Educator Honoree in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, mentorship, and lifelong dedication to nursing education. As the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, she is widely regarded as a pillar of the institution, inspiring both colleagues and students through her vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.
Faculty unanimously describe her as a transformative leader whose influence extends far beyond administrative responsibilities. Even during moments of challenge and exhaustion, she continues to provide guidance, encouragement, and steadfast support to faculty and students alike. Her leadership creates an environment where collaboration, critical thinking, and professional integrity flourish. One faculty member reflected that she “stands as a mother to all, inspiring critical thinking while valuing each person’s voice.”
Her leadership is defined not by accolades or titles, but by her remarkable ability to uplift and empower those around her. She is consistently described as compassionate, exemplary, and deeply dedicated to the advancement of nursing education. Through mentorship and guidance, she recognizes the potential in both students and faculty, motivating them to pursue excellence while fostering a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and service.
Even at the age of 70, she continues to lead with clarity, wisdom, and remarkable energy, guiding the College of Health Sciences toward continued growth and distinction in nursing and medical technology education. Her grace, sophistication, and steadfast dedication serve as a model of professional excellence. The values and standards she instills in her students and mentees resonate far beyond the classroom, shaping future generations of healthcare professionals.
Her leadership proved especially vital during the pandemic, when her guidance, reassurance, and confidence became a source of strength for many faculty members and mentees. Through her mentorship, they were able to persevere through uncertainty, develop resilience, and grow into effective nursing educators themselves.
Her impact is both profound and enduring. She does more than transform knowledge into practice—she cultivates character, professionalism, and purpose in those she mentors. Faculty describe her as an architect of professional identity, whose mentorship equips future nurses and educators with the competence, confidence, and compassion necessary to succeed.
She embodies the highest ideals of nursing education and leadership. Her legacy of compassion, excellence, and inspiration continues to shape the lives of countless students, faculty members, and healthcare professionals. For these reasons, she is exceptionally deserving of this recognition as a DAISY Nurse Educator Award Honoree.
Faculty unanimously describe her as a transformative leader whose influence extends far beyond administrative responsibilities. Even during moments of challenge and exhaustion, she continues to provide guidance, encouragement, and steadfast support to faculty and students alike. Her leadership creates an environment where collaboration, critical thinking, and professional integrity flourish. One faculty member reflected that she “stands as a mother to all, inspiring critical thinking while valuing each person’s voice.”
Her leadership is defined not by accolades or titles, but by her remarkable ability to uplift and empower those around her. She is consistently described as compassionate, exemplary, and deeply dedicated to the advancement of nursing education. Through mentorship and guidance, she recognizes the potential in both students and faculty, motivating them to pursue excellence while fostering a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and service.
Even at the age of 70, she continues to lead with clarity, wisdom, and remarkable energy, guiding the College of Health Sciences toward continued growth and distinction in nursing and medical technology education. Her grace, sophistication, and steadfast dedication serve as a model of professional excellence. The values and standards she instills in her students and mentees resonate far beyond the classroom, shaping future generations of healthcare professionals.
Her leadership proved especially vital during the pandemic, when her guidance, reassurance, and confidence became a source of strength for many faculty members and mentees. Through her mentorship, they were able to persevere through uncertainty, develop resilience, and grow into effective nursing educators themselves.
Her impact is both profound and enduring. She does more than transform knowledge into practice—she cultivates character, professionalism, and purpose in those she mentors. Faculty describe her as an architect of professional identity, whose mentorship equips future nurses and educators with the competence, confidence, and compassion necessary to succeed.
She embodies the highest ideals of nursing education and leadership. Her legacy of compassion, excellence, and inspiration continues to shape the lives of countless students, faculty members, and healthcare professionals. For these reasons, she is exceptionally deserving of this recognition as a DAISY Nurse Educator Award Honoree.