Blaise Nieve’s nursing journey spans continents and roles, shaping him into a leader and educator. What once felt uncertain is now a life dedicated to the heart of nursing. His mission? To live his purpose, lead with cultural humility, and serve others.
“Nursing is not easy, but it is worth it.”
Blaise Nieve’s nursing career has taken him across the globe—from the Philippines to the United Kingdom, and now to the United States. Along the way, he’s served as a staff nurse, clinical instructor, program chair, clinical lead, and educator, to name a few. Though the journey was challenging, each step has strengthened his passion for nursing and shaped him into the clinician, educator, and leader he is today.
Blaise first pursued nursing because it was his father’s wish for him. And at first, he struggled. Was this really the right fit for him? But as he started connecting with patients, colleagues, and mentors, he witnessed the heart that drives nursing. He knew then that nursing wasn’t just something he wanted to do; it was something he had to do.
“Each step, whether in practice, education, management, or research, has deepened my understanding of nursing’s power to transform lives and has shaped me into the clinician, educator, and leader I am today,” he said.
Though Blaise now lives and works in the United States, he maintains strong ties to his roots. He virtually teaches nursing PhD students in the Philippines, staying connected to the community that inspired him.
“My family’s sacrifices gave me the drive to persevere, even in the toughest times,” he said. “My mentors believed in me when I doubted myself, and the communities I’ve been part of, whether Filipino nurses abroad, colleagues, or professional organizations, have continually lifted me.”
Throughout his career, Blaise has learned what it truly means to be a nurse. His advice to others: Come with an open heart, a willingness to learn, and always remember “your patients won’t always remember your clinical interventions, but they will remember how you made them feel.”
Blaise Nieve, PhD, PhD, RN, CMSRN, NEA-BC, CAVRN, CPAFH has been a Sigma member since 2021 and belongs to the Psi Beta Chapter. He is a former participant of the Virtual Mini Academy: Global Advocacy. Blaise obtained his PhD in nursing in 2024 from the San Pedro College in the Philippines, though he currently works at Duke University Hospital in the United States. Recently, he was recognized as one of the 2025 Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina, USA, a success which he attributes to the support of his colleagues who have believed in him. Looking ahead, he hopes to continue serving his community in North Carolina while shaping the next generation of nurses in the Philippines.
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